HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_1076 (2)WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships
created among social service agencies, schools, religious and civic organizations, law
enforcement agencies and the business community; and
WHEREAS, all citizens should become more aware of the negative effects of child
abuse and its prevention within the community and become involved in supporting parents to
raise their children in a safe, nurturing environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims
April 2003 as "CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH" in Iredell County and calls upon
all citizens, community agencies, religious organizations, medical facilities, and businesses to
increase their participation in an effort to prevent child abuse and thereby strengthening our
community.
This the t" day of April 2003.
a.
Adoption of a Proclamation for County Government Week (April 6-12,
2003): Chairman Johnson read the following proclamation.
COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK
APRIL 6 - 12, 2003
WHEREAS, counties provide critical services to the children and families who
live in our great country; and
WHEREAS, counties provide many services that make America's communities
stronger and safer places to live and raise families; and
WHEREAS, county governments are the citizen's local government voice,
providing solutions that bring communities together.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners hereby
proclaims April 6 — 12, 2003 as County Government Week in Iredell County and urges
all citizens to become more involved and aware of issues facing our counties by
volunteering for committees, voting in elections, and attending public meetings.
This the 1" day of April 2003.
OTIO by Chairman Johnson to proclaim April 2003 as Child Abuse
Prevention Month and April 6-12, 2003, as County Government Week.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD
Margaret Lane and Stephanie Sterling, both members of the Iredeli County
Humane Society, Address the Board Concerning the Animal Control Ordinance:
Mrs. Lane, President of the Humane Society, said she had reviewed the recent revisions to
the animal control ordinance and feared the changes would "punish responsible pet owners
and cause them to lose their pets." Lane said the definition for "severe injury" was
anything that resulted in broken bones or broken skin. She said a puppy that "nipped"
someone could be classified as a dangerous dog due to the wording in the ordinance.
Mrs. Lane suggested that additional amendments be made to re -define a "serious injury."
In addition, Mrs. Lane said she felt a dog bite needed to be classified as "unprovoked" in
order for it to be classified as a vicious attack.
Mrs. Sterling, the Vice President of the Humane Society, said she supported the
original ordinance proposal that was submitted by Mr. Weisner. Sterling said she
concurred with Mrs. Lane's comments about the serious injury definition, and the
provoked/unprovoked issue. Mrs. Sterling said the ordinance did not leave much "leeway"
in determining the severity of bites, and this was a problem for the appeals board.