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36 Ms. Rebekah James stated the need for a good leash law but expressed concerns regarding several items of the proposed ordinance. These items included a definition of potentially dangerous animals, the use of chains as a method of restraint, higher licensing fees to encourage spaying and neutering, the use of voice control as a method of restraint for animals on a person's own property, the various activities listed as nuisance behavior, and the requirement that a dog must wear a collar at all times with its rabies tags attached. Mr. Neal Fudge, pit bull owner, commented on the responsible dog owner and supported the enforcement of a leash law. Mr. Ben Graham of Mt. Pleasant complained of dogs killing mallard ducks, attacking people, and creating odor and noise problems in his neighborhood. He stated in his opinion that most dog owners are not responsible. Mr. Ron Gandy compared the proposed dog licensing with the privilege license tax repealed by the Board earlier in the meeting. He addressed the problem of enforcing the licensing of dogs and stated in his opinion owners should control their own animals. Mr. Lonnie Burr objected to the provision that dogs must wear collars at all times with rabies tags attached and cats do not. There was no one else present to address the Board regarding the proposed Animal Control Ordinance, and Chairman Carpenter closed the public hearing at 9:14 P.M. Chairman Garpenter proposed that a definition for potentially dangerous be included in the ordinance as had been recommended by Ms. Rebekah James. No action was taken on this proposal and the written material submitted by Ms. James is to be sent to all Board members for consideration. Mr. Hartsell asked for clarification of the provision of Section 11, Vicious Dog (6) regarding the seizure and destruction of animals. It was noted this would occur only if an animal has previously been declared vicious and other violations as listed in Section 11 had occurred. Commissioner Barnhart asked for the following revisions to Section 10, Public Nuisance, on Page 12: (1) Insert the word "in" in the third sentence of ~h for phrase to read "be in contact"; and (2) Delete "or barks at" from the second sentence of #g. In addition, he requested that the effective date of the Ordinance coincide with the County's ability to issue licenses and receive fees with all revenues collected to go directly to Animal Control. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Payne, seconded by Commissioner Hamby with Commissioners Payne, Hamby and Barnhart and Chairman Carpenter voting for, the Board agreed for those amendments recommended by the Board of Health, those amendments approved by consensus of the Board of Commissioners, and any necessary editing changes to be inCluded in the proposed Animal Control Ordinance for consideration by the Board at its meeting on August 17, 1992. Approval or Correction of Minutes UPON MOTION of Commissioner Barnhart, seconded by Commissioner Hamby with Commissioners Barnhart, Hamby, Payne and Chairman Carpenter voting for, the minutes of July 6 and July 20, 1992 were approved as written. NEW BUSINESS Appointments Gable Advisory Commission The Board delayed the appointments to the Cable Advisory Commission until the next meeting.