0723071.6 1.6 COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND NINE COPIES OF THIS REQUEST AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT. MADE BY: Commissioner Williams OFFICE: Precinct 2 MEETING DATE: July 23, 2007 TIME PREFERRED: SUBJECT: (Please be specific). Consider, discuss Kerr County Rabies and Animal Control Order adopted by Commissioners' Court, August 11, 1997, and its intent and application to owners of unleashed animals in Flat Rock Lake Park EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: NAME OF PERSON{S) ADDRESSING THE COURT: Conunissioners Williams. ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION. IF PERSONNEL MATTER-NAME OF EMPLOYEE: Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows: Meeting scheduled for Mondays: 5:00 P.M. previous Tuesday THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY: THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON: All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine if adequate information has been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court meetings. Your cooperation is appreciated and contributes toward your request being. addressed at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda Request Rule adopted by Commissioners Court. Agenda Item Backup Statement The current Kerr County Rabies and Animal Control Order was adopted by Commissioners' Court August 1 1, 2003, Court Order No. 28209. This action amended Court Order No. 24134, adopted August 11, 1997. In this order is the following: Section 4. "Restraint, impoundment, and Disposition of Stray Dogs and Cats:' 4.1 requires owners to restrain their animals and prevent them from running at large, and provides a definition of what "restrained" means. In light of the current debate over whether dogs (particularly) should be "restrained" while exercising in Flat Rock Park, the Court should determine whether the current Order stands, or should be amended, and if so why and how. COURT ORDER N0.28209 ADOPT THE RABIES AND ANIMAL CONTROL ORDER AND FEE SCHEDULE On this the l 1 th day of August, 2003 upon motion made by Commissioner Nicholson seconded by Commissioner Baldwin, the Court unanimously approved by a vote of 4-0-0, to adopt the proposed Rabies and Animal Control Order and Fees Schedule as amended. ~~ ~~ COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA REQUEST PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND NINE COPIES OF THIS REQUEST AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT. , MADE BY: Dave Nicholson MEETING DATE: Aus~ust 11,2003 SUBJECT: (PLEASE BE SPECIFIC) OFFICE: Commissioner, Precinct 4 TIME PREFERRED: Consider and discuss adopting Rabies and Animal Control Order and Fee Schedule. EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON) NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: Comm. Pc#. #4 ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE: Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows: Meeting scheduled for Mondays: 5:00 P. M. previous Tuesday. THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY: THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON: All Agenda Requests will be screened information has been prepared far the Meetings. Your cooperation will be addressed at the earliest opportunity. Court. by the County Judge's Office to determine if adequate Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court appreciated and contribute towards you request being See Agenda Request Rules Adopted by Commissioners' Kerrville Daily Times Weekend Sunday, July 26-27, 2003 2. r11NLN: NOTICE 2. r11NLN; NOTICe NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING fVotke is Hereby given that a 1'ubkc Hearing wiN be held on August 11, 2003 at 10:00 AM in the Commissioners' Courtroom in the Kerr Coumy Courthouse to cortslder proposed revision to the Kerr Courriy Rabies and Animal Control order and Fee Schedule. Aoopy o1 the proposed recision to the Kerr Counry Rabies and Animal Control Osier and Fee Schedule is on file and may be viewed during normal twsiness hours in the Kerr Cotmty Cleric's Office at 700 Main, Kerrville, Texas. Any person who wishes !n protest or comment must appear on i August 11, 2003 at 10:00 AM in the Commissioners' Couttroorn Kerr CourMtowsr. or M it bri lvwwn by wtiYrtp to1Ne (err County ,ludps s Oboe, 700 Amain St, KarMe. Texas 78028. Kerrville Daily Times Weekend, August 2-3, 2003 2. PIl~I.IC NOTICE 2. I'tMLIC fNOT1CE Notice is hereby given ihet a Public Heating wig be held on August 11, 2003 at t 0:00 AM in the Commissioners' Courtroom in the Kerr County Courthouse to proposed revisior- to Ne Kerr County Rabies and Animal Control order and Fee Schedule. A Viand ArWmeIPrCor-trol Orderoand Fee Sotradule the and may be viewed during' normal business hours In the Kerr County Clerk's OtNce of 700 tdafn, KerMMe, Texas. Arty Pe~^ who wishes fu protest or comment; must appear on August 11,2003 9110:00 AM in the Coo~e~ Courtroom Kerr County Caxthouse Iurowrn by writing 1o the Kerr County Judge's OINce, 700 fWsirt ~., KertrlN~, lbxas 7eQQ8. RABIES AND ANIMAL CONTROL ORDER WHEREAS, the danger of rabies presents a significant threat to public health and safety, it is the desire of this Court to establish regulations regarding the control of this deadly disease; WHEREAS, the Texas Health and Safety Code 826.013, 826.014, and 826.031, provide the authority for such regulations, and IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Kerr County Rabies and Animal Control Order is enacted and adopted as follows: SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS. As used in this Order: (a} "Animal" means any live or dead mammal, domesticated or wild. (b) "Animal Establishment" means any pet shop, grooming shop, animal auction, performing animal exhibition, kennel, or animal shelter, except this term shall not include veterinary medical facilities, licensed research facilities, facilities operated by governmental agencies, or licensed animal dealers regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture under the provision of US Public Laws 89-544 and 91-579. {c) "Animal Shelter" means a facility designated or recognized by the Jurisdiction for the purpose of impounding and caring for animals. (d) "Bite" means any puncturing or tearing of the skin caused by an ~~ b.~ animal. , ~ -- (e) "Cat" means Fells catus, whether live or dead. (f} "Custodian" means any person or agency, which feeds, shelters, harbors, or has possession or control, or has the responsibility to control an animal. (g) "Dog" means Canis familiaris, whether live or dead. (h) "Harboring," means the keeping and caring for an animal, or providing a premises to which the anunal returns for food, shelter or care. (i) "High risk animals" are those animals which have a high probability of transmitting rabies. They include skunks, bats, foxes, raccoons, or such other animals that may be so designated by order of the Local Health Authority. .~,... (j) "Humanely killed" means to cause the death of an animal by a method which is not prohibited by 823.006 of the Texas Health and Safety Code and: (1) rapidly produces unconsciousness and death without visible evidence of pain or distress; or (2} utilizes anesthesia produced by an agent which causes painless loss of consciousness and death following such loss of consciousness. (k) "Kennel" means an establishment kept for the purpose of breeding and or selling of dogs or cats or engaged in training dogs or cats. (1} "Local Health Authority" means the person of officer designated by this Court under 82b.017 of the Texas Health and Safety ~-,. Code. 2 (m) "Low risk animal" is one that has a low risk of transmitting rabies. They include opossums, shrews, moles, squ.urels, gophers, mice, rabbits, rats, and armadillos or such other animals that may be so designated by order of the Local Health Authority. (n) "Neutered" means rendered permanently incapable of reproduction. (o) "Owner" means any person, corporation, of other entity which has a legal or possessory interest in an animal. (p) "Pet Shop" means an establishment engaged in the business of buying or selling, at retail, dogs or cats or other animals for profit-making purposes. (c~ "Quarantine" means strict confinement of an animal specified in an order of the Texas Board of Health or the Local Health Authority: (1) on the private premises of the animal's owner or custodian or at a facility approved by the Local Health Authority; and (2) under restraint by closed cage or paddock, or in any other manner approved by the Local Health Authority_ {r) "Rabies" means that infectious acute viral disease of man and animal affecting the central nervous system and usually transmitted by animal bite. , (s) "Stray" means roaming with no physical restraint beyond the premises of an animal's owner or custodian. {t) "Unowned animal" means any animal for which an owner has not been identified. 3 (u) "Vaccinated" means properly inoculated with a rabies vaccine, licensed for use in the species by the United States Department of Agriculture by a licensed veterinarian. (v) "Veterinarian" means any veterinarian who is licensed to practice medicine in one or more of the 50 states. Such license must be active and in good standing with the issuing agency. SECTION 2 -RABIES CONTROL AND ERADICATION. SECTION 2.1-VACCINATIONS. 2.1.1 -VACCINATIONS REQUIRED. {a) The owner or custodian of each dog or cat shall have the animal vaccinated against rabies ,by the time the animal is four (4) months of age and within each subsequent thirty-six (36) month interval thereafter. (b} No such vaccination shall be considered current of valid unless: {1) The animal was at least three {3) months of age at the time the vaccination was administered; (2) At least thirty (30) days have elapsed since the initial vaccination; and (3) Not more than thirty-six {36} months have elapsed since the most recent vaccination. 4 2.1.2 -CERTIFICATE OF VACCINATION. (a) A veterinarian who vaccinates a dog or cat against rabies shall issue to the animal's owner an official rabies vaccination certificate upon a form furnished by the veterinarian. (b) The issuing veterinarian shall retain a copy of the official rabies vaccination certificate in a readily reviewable status for a period of not less than three (3) years from the date of issuance. (c) The official rabies vaccination certificate shall contain the following minimum information: { 1) the owner and/or custodian's name, address, and telephone number, (2) animal identification:' (a) species, ~:~.~ ~) sex, (c) age, (d) weight, in pounds (e) predominant breed, and (f} colors; (3) vaccine used: (a) ~, (b) producer, . (c} expiration date, and (d} serial number; (4) date vaccinated; (5) rabies tag number and year issued; (a} Veterinarian's signature and license number. 5 2.1.3 -RABIES TAG (a) Concurrent with the issuance and delivery of the official rabies vaccination certificate referred to in Section 2.1.2, the custodian or owner of the dog or cat shall cause to be attached to the collar or harness of the vaccinated dog or cat, a metal tag, serially nwnbered to correspond with the official rabies vaccination certificate number, and bearing the year of issuance, the name of the issuing veterinarian, and his address. (b) In the event of loss or destruction of the original tag provided for in Section 2.1.3, the owner of the dog shall obtain a duplicate tag. Such tags shall indicate that it is a duplicate tag. 2.1.4 -PENALTIES (a) A person commits an offense if the person fails or refuses to have each dog or cat awned by the person vaccinated against rabies as provided for in this section. (b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. SECTION 2.2 -REPORTS 2.2.1 -REPORTS OF RABIES (a} A person who knows of an animal bite or scratch to an individual that the person could reasonably foresee as capable of transmitting rabies, or who knows of an animal that the person suspects is rabid, shall report the incident or animal to the Local 6 Health Authority as soon as possible, but not later than 24 hours from the time of the incident. (b) The report must include: (1} the name and address of the .victim and of the animal's owner, or custodian if known; and (2) any other information that may help in location the victim or animal. {c) The Local Health Authority shall investigate each report filed under this section, utilizing the standardized reporting forms prescribed by the Texas Department of Health. SECTION 2.3 - QU AND TESTING 2.3.1 -QUARANTINE OR TESTING REQUIRED (a) The owner or custodian of an animal shall subunit an animal for quarantine or testing if: (1) the animal is reported to be rabid or that it has bitten or otherwise exposed an individual or animal to rabies; or (2) the owner knows or suspects that the arumaI is rabid or that it has bitten or otherwise exposed an individual or animal to rabies. (b} If the animal becomes ill during the observation period, the Local Health Authority must be notified by the person having possession of the animal. (c) Any animal required to be quarantined under this section which cannot be maintained in a secure quarantine, shall be humanely killed and the brain tested for rabies. 2.3.2 -BITING t~-NIIvIALS (a) A dog or cat which has bitten a human shall be placed in quarantine for ten {10) days.. This 10-day observation period will begin on the day of the bite incident. (1) If such dog or cat has been designated by the Local Health Authority as unclaimed, it may be humanely killed and tested for rabies. (b) No quarantine is authorized for high-risk animals that have bitten a person or animal. Those animals shall he humanely killed and their brains submitted for rabies testing as provided for herein. (c) No quarantine or testing is required for low risk animals that have bitten a person or animal unless the Local Health Authority has cause to believe the biting anunal is rabid, in which case the anunal shall be humanely killed and tested for rabies as provided for herein. (d) If the biting animal is not included in (a), (b}, or (c} of this section, the biting animal shall be humanely killed and the brain tested for rabies. The Local Health Authority may, however, as an alternative method to killing and testing, authorize a thirty (30} day observation period. (e) The Local Health Authority may require an animal, which has inflicted multiple bite wounds, punctures, or lacerations to the face, head, or neck of a person to be humanely killed and the brain tested for rabies. g 2.3.3 -EXPOSED ANIMALS {a) Unvaccinated animals which have been bitten or directly exposed by physical contact with a rabid animal or its fresh tissues shall be: (1 } humanely killed; or (2} if sufficient justification for preserving the animal exists, the exposed animal shall be immediately vaccinated against rabies, placed in strict isolation for ninety {90} days, and given booster vaccinations during the third and eighth weeks of isolation. If the animal is under three months of age at the time of the second vaccination, an additional booster should be given when the animal reaches three months of age. {b) Currently vaccinated animals which have been bitten or otherwise significantly exposed to a rabid animal shall be: (1) humanely killed; or , (2) if sufficient justification for preserving the animal exists, the exposed vaccinated anunal shall be given a booster rabies vaccination immediately and placed in strict isolation for 45 days. (c) These provisions apply only to domesticated animals for which approved rabies vaccine is available. Other animals shall be humanely killed. 2.3.4 -QUARANTINE FACILITY 9 (a) Where home quarantine is not approved or requested, the owner, custodian, or Local Health Authority shall take possession of an animal that meets the criteria set forth in sections 2.2.1, 2.3.1, 2.3.2, or 2.3.3, .and shall ensure that the anunal is placed in a facility. (1) That meets the standards of the Texas Department of Health; and (2) Has, within the preceding twelve (12) months, been inspected by the Texas Department of Health and has been found by the Department to have met acceptable standards. (3} That keeps such accurate records as may be determined to be necessary by the Commissioner's Court. 2.3.5 -HOME QUARANTINE (a) The Local Health Authority may grant an owner or custodian permission for home quarantine if, in that officer's discretion, the following criteria can be met: (1) Secure facilities are available at the home of the animal's owner or custodian and are approved by the Local Health Authority; , (2) The animal is currently vaccinated against rabies, and (3) The animal was not a stray at the time of the bite. (b) The Local Health Authority or a licensed veterinarian must observe the animal at least on the first and last days of the quarantine period. 10 2.3.6 -SUBMISSION OF SPECIlVIENS FOR LABORATORY E~i:AMINATION (a) Preparation of specimens either for shipment or for personal delivery for rabies diagnoses shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Department of Health. 2.3.7 -RELEASE OR DISPOSITION OF QUARANTINE ~dJIMAL (a) If a veterinarian determines that a quarantined animal does not show the clinical signs for rabies, the Local Health Authority shall release the animal to its owner or custodian when the quarantine period ends if: (1) all costs of quarantine, observation, vaccination, and other fees, have been paid, and (a) the owner has a unexpired rabies vaccination certificate for the animal; or (b) the animal is vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian at the owner's expense. (2) the animal is registered as required by 3.1. (b) If a veterinarian determines that a quarantined animal shows clinical signs of rabies, the Local Health Authority shall humanely kill the animal. If an animal dies or is destroyed while in quarantine, the Local Health Authority shall remove the head or brain of the animal and submit it for testing at the owner's expense. 11 (c) No animal may be released form quarantine or observation without written order of the Local Health Authority. 2.3.8 -PAYMENT FOR QUARANTINE AND TESTING (a) The owner of an animal that is quarantined or tested for rabies under the Order shall pay to the Local Health Authority the reasonable costs of the quarantine, testing, and disposition of the animal. The Local Health Authority may bring suit to collect those costs. (b) The Local Health Authority may sell the animal ,,,~ and retain the proceeds of keep, grant, or humanely kill an animal if the owner or custodian does not take possession of the animal before the fourth day following the final day of the quarantine period. All costs and fees set out in (a} above shall be paid before an owner or custodian may take possession of an animal. No act of the ~ Local Health Authority shall relieve the owner from liability for reasonable costs of keeping, quarantining, testing, and/or disposition of the animal. SECTION 3. REGISTRATION OF DOC' S AND CATS 3.1 REGISTRATION REOUIlZED Z2 (a) The owner or custodian of each dog or cat shall register each such dog and cat a provided in this section. (b) In order to register a dog or cat under this section, the owner must: (1) File the of~'icial rabies vaccination certificate with the Local Health Authority as provided in Section 2.1.2 (2} Pay the applicable registration fee set out in Appendix A. (c) It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that the official rabies vaccination certificate has been filed and the registration fee paid. (d) Animal establishments, kennels, and pet shops are exempt from the registration requirements if (1) Such establishment is operating under a business name and possesses a sales tax permit, and (2) The animal is held solely for the purpose of sale in connection with the breeder's business. Animals held for any other purpose are not exempt from registration. (3) Pay an "Establishment Fee" as set out in Appendix A_ (e) Animal shelters shall not be required to register any animal in their possession, but shall be required to pay fees associated with rabies vaccination. (f} Registration is required as follows: (1) Animals are required to be registered in accordance with the schedule set out in Appendix "A". (2) Animal Establishments must pay the "Establishment Fee" each year, in lieu of registration. 13 ,,// ~./~ (2) Animal Establishments must pay the "Establishment Fee" each year, in lieu of registration. 3.2 PENALTIES (a) A person commits an offense if (1) the person fails or refuses to register or present for registration a dog or cat owned by that person. (b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. (c) It is not a defense to prosecution under this section that the veterinarian issuing the official rabies vaccination certificate failed to file the certificate or forward the registration fees to the Local Health Authority. SECTION 4. RESTRAINT, IMPOUNDMENT AND DISPOSITION OF STRAY DOGS AND CATS. 4.1 RESTRAINT REQUIRED (a) `Ie~wner or custodian- of each dog or cat shall -res~trairt the animals and prevent thorn from running at large: (b) Each unrestrained, unowned, or stray dog or cat is hereby declared a public nuisance. (c) For purposes of the section, "restrained" shall moan that the dog or cat is: (1) physically restrained by a leash, fence, pen,: or other. device, 14 (2) physically located on the property of the owner or custodian, or supervised by and under the direct control of the owner or custodian. 4.2 PENALTY (a) A person commits an offense if: (1) the person fails or refuses to restrain a dog or cat owned by the person. {b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. 4.3 DETENTION AND IMI'OUNDMENT AUTHORIZED (a) Each unrestrained; unowned, or stray dog or cat may be= detained or impounded by the Local Health Authority or that officer's designee. (b) Each unrestrained, unowned, or stray dog or cat shall be impounded for a period of no less than forty-eight (48) hours unless earlier claimed by its owner. A reasonable effort shall be made to contact the owner or custodian prior to any disposition of the animal. (c) No dog or cat shall be released to an owner or a custodian unless: (1) the animal has a current rabies vaccination, (2) has been properly registered in accordance with this Order, and 15 T~~ ~g •.wA,, x i ~~ ~~:~t~ia~c~ric~e 114 Kally Lane Kerrville, TX 78028 • (830j 688-7501 cynmcb(c~hotmail.com Mr. Bill Williams Kerr County Courthouse Kerrville,TX 78028 Dear Mr. Williams: Thank you very much for speaking to me by telephone recently, regarding the off-leash dog situation at Flatrock Park. I have been enjoying that park daily with my two dogs for almost two years. Sometimes, we go there twice a day. I live alone in a small place and so my dogs must wait for me while I work. But when I get home, they know that we will be going to the park that evening to ran, swim, play with other dogs, and all of the other fun activities that dogs enjoy. I have met a few new friends there, but I think my dogs have made even more friends! Of course, socializing dogs in such a manner almost guarantees a well behaved animal who knows how to behave in a public setting. It is a much happier life for a dog, and does not produce the angry, dangerous dog that chaining out in a yard would. Although there have been problems at the park, they have been few, for the number of people and dogs who visit the park daily. The problem is not the dogs so much as the irresponsible owners. People need to train their dogs #o be respectful, but first, the people themselves need to be respectful of other park users. My dogs are under complete voice control at all times and are not allowed to run up to other dogs, but have been taught instead to approach quietly, after I have been given permission for them to do so. This is especially important for small dog owners, as, when walking a small dog, one does not know if an approaching dog is a threat or not. My dogs do not fight or attack, but a small dog owner, unfamiliar with my dogs would not know that, so I do not want them to feel threatened by my large dogs. .~ People also need to clean up after their dogs, because nobody should be subjected to dog waste. In parks in other cities I have Lived in, bags were provided, along with signs directing people to do so. I am certain that the dog walkers of Flatrock Park could get together and provide rolls of bags, and as a graphic designer in the printing/sign business, I could provide the signs. I agree that problems should be addressed, however, I am saddened that the responsible people could lose their park due to the irresponsible ones. Many people fish at that park, and I come across fishing hooks often. (My dog has even gotten them into his skin as he swims). However, I do not think we should ban fishing from the park because of fish hooks. The few problems that have arisen should be addressed separately. Irresponsible pet owners should be made to leave the park if they can not control their animals. Mr.Williams, my dogs and I enjoy that park very much and I want you to know that I will do whatever I can to ensure a happy experience for all who visit. Of course, I can not do that on my own, but the many dog walkers who use that park feel as I do, and we all want to find a solution. T am not interested in complaining, whining or fighting, but if we all work together we can find the correct solution. I just want you to know how much that park means to me (and probably all of the dog walkers}. It is my daily quiet/bonding/play time with my dogs, and as a responsible dog owner, I do not want to Lose it due to a few people who do not know how to train their dog. Please, sir, just let me know what needs to be done and I will rally the other dog people to work toward a solution. Thanks very much for considering the responsible dog owner side of this, and I invite you to come walk with me some evening and see for yourself what goes on in that lovely park. Sincerely, ~=- Cynthia McBride ~' PUBIC PARTICIPATION FORM' ~'~ FOR 1 KERR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT INSTRUCTIONS: Fill out all appropriate blanks. Please print or write legibly. Present to the COUNTY CLERK prior to the time that the Agenda Item (or Items) you wish to address are discussed. If you are handing out any material or documents to the Court, please make sure you have one extra copy for the Clerk to ensure that one is put into the record. Name: s`~~ Address: ~~~ Telephone: ~~~- ~~ Place of Employment: Employment Telephone: Do you represent any particular group or organization? Yes No L~ If you represent a group or organization, please state the name, address and telephone number of such group or organization: Which Agenda Item (or Items) do you wish to address: ~ ~ In general, are you for or against such Agenda Item (or Items}? For '"Against Signs ure NOTE: This Public Participation Forrn must be presented to the County Clerk prior to the time the agenda item(s) are discussed. Once you reach the podium, please state your name and who/what you represent clearly for the court reporter to accurately record who you are. PUB~iC PARTICIPATION FORhn FOR KERR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT INSTRUCTIONS: Fill out all appropriate blanks. Please print or write legibly. Present to the COUNTY CLERK rior to the time that the Agenda Item (or Items) you wish to address are discussed. If you are handing out any material or documents to the Court, please make sure you have one extra copy for the Clerk to ensure that one is put into the record. Name: Address: Telephone: ~~ -~ z ~ l Place of Employment: Employment Telephone: Do you represent any particular group or organization? Yes ~i~No If you represent a group or organization, please state the name, address and telephone number of such group or organization: Which Agenda Item (or Items) do you wish to address: r~~e.~ ~~~ In general, are you for or against such Agenda Item (or Items)? For Against `~ Signature NOTE: This Public Participation Form must be presented to the County Clerk prior to the time the agenda item(s) are discussed. Once you reach the podium, please state your name and who/what you represent clearly for the court reporter to accurately record who you are. PROPOSAL FOR DOG LEASH LAW IN FLAT ROCK PARK Pronos&1: All dogs must be kept on a leash or under verbal control in Flat Rock Park. Re: Ken County Rabies and Animal Control Qrder Section 4 4.1 Restraint Requaired Citizens for an off-leash Flat Rock Park also support this order in full, if Section 4.1, Item c-1 "physically restrained by a leash, fence, pen, or other device, the word device could mean verbal control.