Animal Control Board

1. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.A Consider the adoption of the minutes from the Animal Control Board meeting held on Thursday, January 29, 2026. 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.A Nomination of a Chair. 4.B Report: Edgewater Animal Control Representative; Roxanne Hicks 4.C Report: Feral Cat Activity 4.D Report: Trap Neuter and Release 4.E Discussion: Ordinance No. 26-00 Animal Control Ordinance update. 5. STAFF REPORTS Animal Control Board Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM City Commission Chambers 214 Sams Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168 The City of New Smyrna Beach March 4, 2026 1

6. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS 8. ADJOURNMENT Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, if an individual decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency or commission of the City of New Smyrna Beach with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, a record of the proceedings will be required and the individual will need to ensure that a verbatim transcript of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Such person must provide a method for recording the proceedings. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk’s office in person or by mail at 210 Sams Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168, (386) 410-2630, prior to the meeting. The City of New Smyrna Beach March 4, 2026 2

THE CITY OF NEW SMYRNA BEACH - CITY CLERK'S OFFICE CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES FROM THE ANIMAL CONTROL BOARD MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026. March 4, 2026 Background: The Animal Control Board held a meeting on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The attached minutes are submitted for the board's review and consideration of adoption. Fiscal Analysis: N/A Strategic Plan Item: No Staff Report Created By: Sharon Taylor-Harding Attachments: Animal Control Board Meeting Minutes - January 29, 2026.pdf 3

1 | P a g e Animal Control Board Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 2:30 PM MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER Having been duly advertised as required by law, the regular meeting of the Animal Control Board of the City of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, was held on Thursday, January 26, 2026, at the City Commission Chambers, 214 Sams Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168. Dr. Robert Leonard opened the meeting at 2:30 PM. Present: Member Jeanette Engel, Member Julie Strickland, and Member Jane Magrady Excused Absence: Member Dana Hoffman 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.A Introduction: Animal Control Board Board Duties Assistant City Attorney Shey McCurdy outlined a PowerPoint presentation. 4.B Introduction: Animal Control Officer Dylan Wulf. Animal Control Office Dylan Wulf outlined a PowerPoint presentation. 4.C Appeal of Dangerous Dog Determination regarding Baxter a 5 Year old Black and White Pit Bull type dog. Assistant City Attorney McCurdy outlined the Dangerous Dog Determination hearing and provided background information via a PowerPoint presentation. 4

2 | P a g e City Clerk Taylor-Harding swore in all witnesses and speakers for the Dangerous Dog hearing. Assistant City Attorney McCurdy opened the quasi-judicial hearing. Chair Leonard clarified the owner of the dog. Animal Control Officer Wulf provided a background and the history of the disturbance regarding Baxter. Randall Hardee, 2700 Star Coral Lane, provided testimony regarding his dog’s encounter with Baxter. He commented on walking his dog Penny on January 13, 2026, on a pedestrian trail in New Smyrna Beach. Tracy Lindsey Goodwin, 451 Pink Coral Lane, provided testimony regarding two incidents with Baxter in June 2025 and January 13, 2026. Dr. Leonard explained the criteria used to determine if a dog was considered dangerous as defined by Florida State Statutes: 1. Whether the incident occurred on public or private property; 2. Whether the incident was provoked; 3. The nature of the injuries involved. He questioned which parts of the charges were being contested and outlined the process for handling dangerous dogs. Member Engel explained how to keep a dog deemed dangerous. Motion: Member Engel moved to approve the designation of the dog named Baxter as a dangerous dog, based on the evidence and testimony presented. Member Magrady seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote. 5. STAFF REPORTS 6. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Chair Leonard commented on scheduling an Animal Control Board meeting to review board objectives. 5

3 | P a g e 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Sharon Hardee, 2700 Star Coal Lane, noted that Penny had missed her ear due to the encounter with Baxter, requested assurance that the dog would not be harmed again, and asked about reimbursement for a $1000 vet bill. 8. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to discuss, Chair Leonard adjourned the meeting at 3:57 PM. 6

THE CITY OF NEW SMYRNA BEACH - CITY CLERK'S OFFICE NOMINATION OF A CHAIR. March 4, 2026 Background: The Animal Control Board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair from among its appointed members to provide leadership, preside over meetings, and carry out duties consistent with Board functions, per New Smyrna Beach Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7, Article III, Section 18-62 - Appointment. Fiscal Analysis: None Strategic Plan Item: No Staff Report Created By: Sharon Taylor-Harding Attachments: Chapter 18 - Appointment of Chair New Smyrna Beach, FL Code of Ordinances.pdf 7

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THE CITY OF NEW SMYRNA BEACH - CITY CLERK'S OFFICE REPORT: EDGEWATER ANIMAL CONTROL REPRESENTATIVE; ROXANNE HICKS March 4, 2026 Background: Roxanne Hicks, Edgewater Animal Control Shelter Director will outline a report. Fiscal Analysis: None. Strategic Plan Item: No Staff Report Created By: Sharon Taylor-Harding 9

THE CITY OF NEW SMYRNA BEACH - CITY CLERK'S OFFICE REPORT: FERAL CAT ACTIVITY March 4, 2026 Background: Feral cats are free roaming, unsocialized cats that live outdoors and are not dependent on direct human care. The City recognizes Trap Neuter Return (TNR) as a humane and effective management approach, allowing approved feral cats to be sterilized, identified, and returned to their environment rather than impounded. Fiscal Analysis: None. Strategic Plan Item: No Staff Report Created By: Sharon Taylor-Harding 10

THE CITY OF NEW SMYRNA BEACH - CITY CLERK'S OFFICE REPORT: TRAP NEUTER AND RELEASE March 4, 2026 Background: Animal Control Officer Wulf is authorized to impound animals running at large, posing a danger, diseased, or neglected, with domestic cats subject to impoundment only under specific nuisance behaviors. Feral cats are exempt from impoundment when they have been trapped, neutered, tagged, and returned through a City Manager approved Trap Neuter Return (TNR) program. Fiscal Analysis: None. Strategic Plan Item: No Staff Report Created By: Sharon Taylor-Harding 11

THE CITY OF NEW SMYRNA BEACH - CITY CLERK'S OFFICE DISCUSSION: ORDINANCE NO. 26-00 ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE UPDATE. March 4, 2026 Background: Updating Code of Ordinances Chapter 18 - Animals. Fiscal Analysis: None. Strategic Plan Item: No Staff Report Created By: Sharon Taylor-Harding Attachments: Ordinance No. 26-00.pdf Ordinance No. 07-95 Animals and Fowl.pdf Chapter 18 - Animals New Smyrna Beach, FL Code of Ordinances.pdf 12

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