By Andy Humbles • THE TENNESSEAN • March 4, 2009
Metro is considering a bill that would raise the daily boarding fee from $4 per day to $18 per day for dogs picked up by Animal Control because they are running at large.
The ordinance also stipulates dogs picked up and claimed by their owners that don't have a microchip identification implant will receive one at a cost of $25.
Council members Phil Claiborne and Karen Bennett sponsored the ordinance, which has passed two votes and was scheduled to be up for the third and final reading on March 3. Three passing votes are required for approval.
"The $4 per day fee was established in 1989, and there has been no change to the fee structure,'' Claiborne said. "The boarding fees weren't covering the actual cost. And (the ordinance's intent is) to keep dogs from running at large and provide a deterrent for folks who are not always responsible.''
The ordinance does not change the one-time $50 impound fee. An owner would be subject to paying for any necessary vaccinations the dog may need as well.
Cost for the Animal Control Department to provide care for a dog can vary.
First-day needs, other than food and boarding, could include necessary medications and shots, flea treatments, cleaning and treating injuries. Hager said it's not unusual for the first day price tag to be $40, not including administrative costs.
In 2008, the Animal Control Department picked up 8,131 dogs, of which 655 were returned to owners, according to Brent Hagar, director of the Metro Health Department's environmental services.
"I want to see (animals) provided with good care and food, and there is not a professional boarding facility in this county that could provide even minimal care for $4 a day,'' said Mary Pat Boatfield, executive director of the Nashville Humane Association.
Boatfield believed the cost of the microchip implant would also be less than what many veterinarians would charge.
Microchips are the best way to provide a record of when an animal has been in custody of Animal Control, which Claiborne said is needed. He said some there are suspicions that some dogs are picked up more than once, but their owners claim they are different dogs.
The ordinance originally asked for an $18 daily boarding fee, with it jumping up to $28 for repeat incidences. But it was changed to a consistent $18 per day when it was determined that only the courts can impose a fee for punitive purposes, Claiborne said.
Out of the $18 boarding fee, $3 will be dedicated to an animal education fund that will stress responsible pet ownership and the importance to spay and neuter.
The ordinance specifically states the change in boarding fee relates to dogs.
Dogs and cats picked up by Animal Control who are not owned or go unclaimed are eligible for adoption provided they pass a temperament test and meet health guidelines.
Dogs who do not meet adoption requirements have to be euthanized. Not all dogs eligible for adoption find homes, and they have to be euthanized.
The $4 per day boarding fee is charged for cats that are boarded by Metro Animal Control and are reclaimed by an owner, Hager said. The ordinance going through Metro Council specially addresses dogs.
Future legislation would need to be passed to change the daily boarding fee for cats. However, very few cats impounded are ever reclaimed by an owner, Hager said.
The percentage of dogs generally adopted is around 50 percent, Hager said.
Cats are generally adopted at a rate less than that.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Homeowners Meeting For February 25, 2009
In attendance: Gary Peterson, Fran Oroson, Jim Curley, Bob Wolfgang, Gerry Kovolchuk, Mindy Schwartz. No homeowners were present at the meeting.
Gary called the meeting to order and opened the floor with Election of Officers.
New Officers:
New Officers:
President: Gerry Kovolchuk
Vice president: Bob Wolgang
Secretary: Mindy Schwartz
*Went over monthly reports.
*Painting of the doors and shutters for Phase 1 Units will be done. Someone will have to beat home, because, the door will have to be left open. There will be four colors that the homeowners will have to choose from. If people have painted their doors other colors than allowed they will be painted over.
*Need to have a letter sent out to homeowners that if they are going to make changes to the outside of their condo, they have to be first approved by the homeowner. If approved they will have to sign a letter accepting responsibility and that the HOA will not be responsible for any damage caused by the changes.
*If homeowners are having problems with the light by their door or garage the HOA would look into the possibility of hiring someone to fix or replace the lights at a discounted price that will be paid by the homeowner.
*Still some issues with sink holes by some units.
*There will be someone coming out to price Unit 100 for a wall in the back of the condo because of falling rocks and trees. Other units connected will have to be taken care of too.
*The minutes of the meetings will now appear at www.nashborogreens.com and a community blog that has been setup at www.thenashborogreensunderground.blogspot.com. This blog is also used to keep the Greens Homeowners updated with any information going on and around our district. This blog is for informational purposes only. All questions, problems etc will still need to be sent to email
address nashborogreens@yahoo.com.
*Need to know what units are rented and if so, need to have contact information of who is renting and how they can be reached.
*Just a reminder to pet owners that there is a leash law and that you need to clean up after your pets.
Instead of sending out multiple letters to the homeowners a “Newsletter” will be sent out shortly discussing the issues above.
Have a great month everyone!
Secretary: Mindy Schwartz
*Went over monthly reports.
*Painting of the doors and shutters for Phase 1 Units will be done. Someone will have to beat home, because, the door will have to be left open. There will be four colors that the homeowners will have to choose from. If people have painted their doors other colors than allowed they will be painted over.
*Need to have a letter sent out to homeowners that if they are going to make changes to the outside of their condo, they have to be first approved by the homeowner. If approved they will have to sign a letter accepting responsibility and that the HOA will not be responsible for any damage caused by the changes.
*If homeowners are having problems with the light by their door or garage the HOA would look into the possibility of hiring someone to fix or replace the lights at a discounted price that will be paid by the homeowner.
*Still some issues with sink holes by some units.
*There will be someone coming out to price Unit 100 for a wall in the back of the condo because of falling rocks and trees. Other units connected will have to be taken care of too.
*The minutes of the meetings will now appear at www.nashborogreens.com and a community blog that has been setup at www.thenashborogreensunderground.blogspot.com. This blog is also used to keep the Greens Homeowners updated with any information going on and around our district. This blog is for informational purposes only. All questions, problems etc will still need to be sent to email
address nashborogreens@yahoo.com.
*Need to know what units are rented and if so, need to have contact information of who is renting and how they can be reached.
*Just a reminder to pet owners that there is a leash law and that you need to clean up after your pets.
Instead of sending out multiple letters to the homeowners a “Newsletter” will be sent out shortly discussing the issues above.
Have a great month everyone!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Crime Log February 7 through 11
These are the most serious calls handled by the Metro police, listed by time, crime reported and address. Some reports may be unfounded. Police calls are listed by police precinct or town. When police cannot immediately determine the location of a crime, the address given is that of the police station or hospital where the crime was reported.
Feb. 11
Antioch
11:02 a.m., residential burglary, 2300 block Una Antioch Pike
Hermitage
12:46 a.m., holdup/robbery, 1000 block Hickory Hill Lane
3:36 p.m., residential burglary, 500 block Newcastle Lane
South
7:42 a.m., holdup/robbery, 500 block Murfreesboro Pike
10:05 a.m., holdup/robbery, 1700 block J.P. Hennessy Drive
10:23 a.m., holdup/robbery, 300 block East Thompson Lane
12:30 p.m., holdup/robbery, 700 block Space Park South Drive
3:24 p.m., residential burglary, 600 block Sugar Mill Drive
Feb. 10
Antioch
2:25 a.m., residential burglary, 2300 block Una Antioch Pike
Donelson
8:36 a.m., residential burglary, 1500 block Woodland Point Drive
5:12 p.m., holdup/robbery, 800 block Royal Parkway
Hermitage
4:10 a.m., holdup/robbery, 800 block Fesslers Parkway
5:07 a.m., holdup/robbery, 1600 block Elm Hill Pike
Priest Lake
2:43 a.m., holdup/robbery, 3400 block New Towne Road
South
12:18 a.m., nonresidential burglary, 500 block Metroplex Drive
2:11 a.m., holdup/robbery, 14900 block Old Hickory Boulevard
10:54 a.m., residential burglary, 2900 block Hamilton Church Road
5:17 p.m., nonresidential burglary, 2100 block Utopia Avenue
9:16 p.m., residential burglary, 2900 block Baby Ruth Lane
9:50 p.m., residential burglary, 700 block Winthorne Drive
Una
12:55 p.m., residential burglary, 700 block Longhunter Lane
9:07 p.m., holdup/robbery, 2200 block Murfreesboro Pike
Feb. 9
Donelson
1:43 p.m., residential burglary, 200 block Blue Hills Drive
1:55 p.m., residential burglary, 100 block Lakebrink Drive
Hermitage
10:53 p.m., nonresidential burglary, 900 block Murfreesboro Pike
South
5:27 a.m., holdup/robbery, Fort Negley Boulevard at Bass Street
10:07 a.m., residential burglary, 5000 block Preserve Boulevard
12:03 p.m., nonresidential burglary, 50 block Parris Avenue
9:43 p.m., residential burglary, 2200 block Cruzen Street
Feb. 8
Antioch
11:38 p.m., residential burglary, 300 block Dover Glen Drive
Hermitage
12:15 a.m., rape, at Murfreesboro Pike
1:40 a.m., residential burglary, 800 block Pin Oak Drive
12:23 p.m., residential burglary, 3800 block Bonnacreek Drive
7 p.m., holdup/robbery, 4100 block Lebanon Pike
10:59 p.m., holdup/robbery, 400 block Rockwood Drive
South
5:49 a.m., nonresidential burglary, 2700 block Murfreesboro Pike
2:26 p.m., nonresidential burglary, 50 block Parris Avenue
Feb. 7
Antioch
8:34 a.m., holdup/robbery, 900 block Richards Road
Donelson
5:01 a.m., residential burglary, 1800 block Woodland Point Drive
South
11:35 a.m., residential burglary, 100 block Plus Park Boulevard
4:24 p.m., residential burglary, 1400 block Woodfield Drive
5:47 p.m., holdup/robbery, 200 block Chestnut Street
9:17 p.m., residential burglary, 400 block Swiss Avenue
Feb. 11
Antioch
11:02 a.m., residential burglary, 2300 block Una Antioch Pike
Hermitage
12:46 a.m., holdup/robbery, 1000 block Hickory Hill Lane
3:36 p.m., residential burglary, 500 block Newcastle Lane
South
7:42 a.m., holdup/robbery, 500 block Murfreesboro Pike
10:05 a.m., holdup/robbery, 1700 block J.P. Hennessy Drive
10:23 a.m., holdup/robbery, 300 block East Thompson Lane
12:30 p.m., holdup/robbery, 700 block Space Park South Drive
3:24 p.m., residential burglary, 600 block Sugar Mill Drive
Feb. 10
Antioch
2:25 a.m., residential burglary, 2300 block Una Antioch Pike
Donelson
8:36 a.m., residential burglary, 1500 block Woodland Point Drive
5:12 p.m., holdup/robbery, 800 block Royal Parkway
Hermitage
4:10 a.m., holdup/robbery, 800 block Fesslers Parkway
5:07 a.m., holdup/robbery, 1600 block Elm Hill Pike
Priest Lake
2:43 a.m., holdup/robbery, 3400 block New Towne Road
South
12:18 a.m., nonresidential burglary, 500 block Metroplex Drive
2:11 a.m., holdup/robbery, 14900 block Old Hickory Boulevard
10:54 a.m., residential burglary, 2900 block Hamilton Church Road
5:17 p.m., nonresidential burglary, 2100 block Utopia Avenue
9:16 p.m., residential burglary, 2900 block Baby Ruth Lane
9:50 p.m., residential burglary, 700 block Winthorne Drive
Una
12:55 p.m., residential burglary, 700 block Longhunter Lane
9:07 p.m., holdup/robbery, 2200 block Murfreesboro Pike
Feb. 9
Donelson
1:43 p.m., residential burglary, 200 block Blue Hills Drive
1:55 p.m., residential burglary, 100 block Lakebrink Drive
Hermitage
10:53 p.m., nonresidential burglary, 900 block Murfreesboro Pike
South
5:27 a.m., holdup/robbery, Fort Negley Boulevard at Bass Street
10:07 a.m., residential burglary, 5000 block Preserve Boulevard
12:03 p.m., nonresidential burglary, 50 block Parris Avenue
9:43 p.m., residential burglary, 2200 block Cruzen Street
Feb. 8
Antioch
11:38 p.m., residential burglary, 300 block Dover Glen Drive
Hermitage
12:15 a.m., rape, at Murfreesboro Pike
1:40 a.m., residential burglary, 800 block Pin Oak Drive
12:23 p.m., residential burglary, 3800 block Bonnacreek Drive
7 p.m., holdup/robbery, 4100 block Lebanon Pike
10:59 p.m., holdup/robbery, 400 block Rockwood Drive
South
5:49 a.m., nonresidential burglary, 2700 block Murfreesboro Pike
2:26 p.m., nonresidential burglary, 50 block Parris Avenue
Feb. 7
Antioch
8:34 a.m., holdup/robbery, 900 block Richards Road
Donelson
5:01 a.m., residential burglary, 1800 block Woodland Point Drive
South
11:35 a.m., residential burglary, 100 block Plus Park Boulevard
4:24 p.m., residential burglary, 1400 block Woodfield Drive
5:47 p.m., holdup/robbery, 200 block Chestnut Street
9:17 p.m., residential burglary, 400 block Swiss Avenue
Monday, February 16, 2009
DTV Transition Community Meeting
DTV Transition Community Meeting
Just when you thought you knew everything about the Digital TV transition, the federal government changes the date of transition from February 17 to June 12, 2009.
Councilmember Vivian Wilhoite has invited Whit Adamson, President of the Tennessee Broadcasters Association, to provide an informational hour session that will answer such questions as how the transition will affect you? Can you still get a coupon to get a converter? How do I connect my converter box? I have a converter box but could not get it to work and much more. There will also be a drawing for a converter box giveaway.
Community Meeting on DTV Transition
Lakeview Design Elementary,
455 Rural Hill RoadWednesday,
February 18, 2009
6:30 pm in the cafeteria
For more information contact Councilmember Vivian Wilhoite @ 589-2003 or go to http://www.vivian-29.blogspot.com/.
See you at the meeting.
Vivian
Just when you thought you knew everything about the Digital TV transition, the federal government changes the date of transition from February 17 to June 12, 2009.
Councilmember Vivian Wilhoite has invited Whit Adamson, President of the Tennessee Broadcasters Association, to provide an informational hour session that will answer such questions as how the transition will affect you? Can you still get a coupon to get a converter? How do I connect my converter box? I have a converter box but could not get it to work and much more. There will also be a drawing for a converter box giveaway.
Community Meeting on DTV Transition
Lakeview Design Elementary,
455 Rural Hill RoadWednesday,
February 18, 2009
6:30 pm in the cafeteria
For more information contact Councilmember Vivian Wilhoite @ 589-2003 or go to http://www.vivian-29.blogspot.com/.
See you at the meeting.
Vivian
Friday, February 6, 2009
Important Information - Teen Thieves Allegedly Pose As Missionaries
News Channel 5
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Metro police officers arrested two teenagers after they broke into several homes in the Antioch area.
Officials said the teens were going door to door asking people to join a church. If homeowners were not home, the teens allegedly broke into the homes.
Officers arrested the two teenagers Tuesday after pulling over their car on Interstate 24. The boys were charged with breaking into Antioch homes, including one owned by Mike Newman.
"I wasn't home so they broke in my back door and then came out the front from there," Newman said.
Neighbors noticed the teenagers going from house to house.
"A couple of kids - teens - were going around to the houses knocking on the door with a piece of paper saying, ‘Would you like to join our church?'" said neighbor Laura Mac.
Police said that was just a lie to hide the real reason they were there.
"It's a malicious ruse. It's a sadistic con, if you will," said Jason Beddoe with the Metro Nashville Police Department.
When police pulled the teens over, they found stolen items from three homes in the neighborhood.
The investigation revealed a 17 year old suspect went to Whites Creek High School. Police were also because at the time of his arrest, his teacher had him marked as present at school.
Inaccurate attendance figures have been a big issue with Metro Police Chief Ronal Serpas. He asked the school board in October to do something about the problem. Serpas said it was clear some teachers still aren't getting the job done.
"The teachers who are getting it right, thank you. Our children, community, parents deserve that. For those teachers not counting roll every day - get with the program," Serpas said.
Metro Public Schools have responded to Chief Serpas' concerns. Monday the administration made some changes. Now, the same office that handles truancies and discipline will now handle attendance.
School officials said the teacher who marked the teenager present will either be reprimanded or forced to take some type of new training.
In October, Chief Serpas asked the school board to address the attendance problem. Since then, police said they have arrested 140 students marked present at school that day.
Thanks Joey for the info......
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Metro police officers arrested two teenagers after they broke into several homes in the Antioch area.
Officials said the teens were going door to door asking people to join a church. If homeowners were not home, the teens allegedly broke into the homes.
Officers arrested the two teenagers Tuesday after pulling over their car on Interstate 24. The boys were charged with breaking into Antioch homes, including one owned by Mike Newman.
"I wasn't home so they broke in my back door and then came out the front from there," Newman said.
Neighbors noticed the teenagers going from house to house.
"A couple of kids - teens - were going around to the houses knocking on the door with a piece of paper saying, ‘Would you like to join our church?'" said neighbor Laura Mac.
Police said that was just a lie to hide the real reason they were there.
"It's a malicious ruse. It's a sadistic con, if you will," said Jason Beddoe with the Metro Nashville Police Department.
When police pulled the teens over, they found stolen items from three homes in the neighborhood.
The investigation revealed a 17 year old suspect went to Whites Creek High School. Police were also because at the time of his arrest, his teacher had him marked as present at school.
Inaccurate attendance figures have been a big issue with Metro Police Chief Ronal Serpas. He asked the school board in October to do something about the problem. Serpas said it was clear some teachers still aren't getting the job done.
"The teachers who are getting it right, thank you. Our children, community, parents deserve that. For those teachers not counting roll every day - get with the program," Serpas said.
Metro Public Schools have responded to Chief Serpas' concerns. Monday the administration made some changes. Now, the same office that handles truancies and discipline will now handle attendance.
School officials said the teacher who marked the teenager present will either be reprimanded or forced to take some type of new training.
In October, Chief Serpas asked the school board to address the attendance problem. Since then, police said they have arrested 140 students marked present at school that day.
Thanks Joey for the info......
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Hermitage Precinct Newsletter Feb 2009
http://www.police.nashville.org/bureaus/fieldops/hermitage/default.htm
Officer Troy Meadows
Hermitage Precinct Community Affairs Unit
Metro-Nashville Police Department
Phone 880-1781
Officer Troy Meadows
Hermitage Precinct Community Affairs Unit
Metro-Nashville Police Department
Phone 880-1781
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Davidson County crime log from Jan. 27-28
These are the most serious calls handled by the Metro police, listed by time, crime reported and address. Some reports may be unfounded. Police calls are listed by police precinct or town. When police cannot immediately determine the location of a crime, the address given is that of the police station or hospital where the crime was reported.
Jan. 28
Antioch
8:20 a.m., holdup/robbery, 2600 block Murfreesboro Pike
Hermitage
3:03 a.m., holdup/robbery, at Murfreesboro Pike and Expressway Park Drive
7:47 a.m., nonresidential burglary, 1500 block Elm Hill Pike
8:17 a.m., holdup/robbery, 10 block Fairfield Avenue
2:41 p.m., residential burglary, 300 block Bonnahurst Drive
3:35 p.m., residential burglary, 3100 block Earhart Road
Jan. 27
Donelson
8:41 p.m., residential burglary, 3100 block East Lake Drive
Hermitage
3:33 p.m., residential burglary, 1200 block Maritime Port
6:28 p.m., residential burglary, 70 block Robertson Street
South
5:26 p.m., residential burglary, 1000 block Second Avenue South
6:04 p.m., residential burglary, 1200 block Lewis Street
Una
6:19 p.m., shooting, 1700 block Borowood Drive
Jan. 28
Antioch
8:20 a.m., holdup/robbery, 2600 block Murfreesboro Pike
Hermitage
3:03 a.m., holdup/robbery, at Murfreesboro Pike and Expressway Park Drive
7:47 a.m., nonresidential burglary, 1500 block Elm Hill Pike
8:17 a.m., holdup/robbery, 10 block Fairfield Avenue
2:41 p.m., residential burglary, 300 block Bonnahurst Drive
3:35 p.m., residential burglary, 3100 block Earhart Road
Jan. 27
Donelson
8:41 p.m., residential burglary, 3100 block East Lake Drive
Hermitage
3:33 p.m., residential burglary, 1200 block Maritime Port
6:28 p.m., residential burglary, 70 block Robertson Street
South
5:26 p.m., residential burglary, 1000 block Second Avenue South
6:04 p.m., residential burglary, 1200 block Lewis Street
Una
6:19 p.m., shooting, 1700 block Borowood Drive
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