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RECErv~b ~ <br /> I~jei_~' ~ tom/ Bj~.. <br /> h0 oS un CovncO <br /> ~ ...establishing interaction and foster cooperation between Neighborhood <br /> 'Wy~~ Watch programs, community members and associations, government and <br /> ~ service agencies for the purpose of sharing solutions for an enhanced <br /> 73-1403 Kaika Place <br /> Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 <br /> 808-325-0039 <br /> konalil@hawaii. rr.com <br /> www.solutionsislandhawaii.com <br /> January 31, 2005 <br /> Submitting testimony for Communication 22.1, Bill 4... <br /> Dear Committee Members, <br /> As chair person of Solutions: Neighborhoods In Action and member of the Animal <br /> Control Task we have been working on many problems, issues and concerns with <br /> animals in the county of Hawaii. Many community members are disillusioned by the <br /> lack of response from the Police Department and Humane Society which has <br /> prompted me to support the efforts of the Animal Control Task Force to look into the <br /> current the Animal Control Ordinances <br /> Many island residents are taking issues into their own hands every day, it's not just <br /> once or twice a year, to rid the barking or stray dog. All of you have heard and read <br /> stories about the irresponsibility of animal owners and I don't need to give you <br /> another. Many neighborhoods are at their wits end with the widespread belief that <br /> the enforcement agencies will not assist or enforce. Many of us cannot talk and take <br /> actions calmly. It is a matter of time this epidemic will blow out of portion and an <br /> agency will be facing a lawsuit. There are two incidents in my neighborhood that <br /> have the potential of heading down that road. <br /> The Solutions Animal Control Task Force has realized that the current animal control <br /> ordinances are weak to the point of not worth prosecuting let alone enforce. The <br /> current draft before you has been reviewed by the task force and consensuses were <br /> made in the changes you see. This document has been a work in progress for two <br /> years and will continue to be until all the deficiencies in the ordinances are rectified. <br /> Please vote yes on the proposed changes in the document that's in your hands. This <br /> will give our community members and law enforcement agencies a much better <br /> improved document to work with in controlling our animal problems. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> <br /> „C. FJ~ <br /> •uu~r,.,.. <br /> Lilian Beaufrere, Chair <br /> Comm. No. <br /> Ref. To: ~Oie~M <br /> Ref. Date U <br /> <br />