{ "document_id": 10672, "page": 13, "width_pt": 612, "height_pt": 1008, "rotation": 0, "pipeline_version": "paddleocr-vl-1.6+paul-48", "engine": "paddleocr_vl", "source_run_id": 10783, "item_count": 11, "counts_by_type": { "header": 2, "heading": 2, "text": 7 }, "build_ms": 2, "items": [ { "id": "p13.1", "order": 1, "type": "header", "bbox": { "l": 87.12, "t": 972.48, "r": 324.72, "b": 959.28 }, "text": "Jackson Township Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2009", "attrs": { "block_label": "header" }, "level": 2 }, { "id": "p13.2", "order": 2, "type": "header", "bbox": { "l": 426.24, "t": 972.72, "r": 484.8, "b": 959.28 }, "text": "Page 13 of 39", "attrs": { "block_label": "number" }, "level": 2 }, { "id": "p13.3", "order": 3, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 86.88, "t": 930, "r": 441.6, "b": 851.52 }, "text": "14-09\nTITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE TOWNSHIP CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, SO AS TO AMEND CHAPTER 51, ENTITLED “DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS”", "attrs": { "block_label": "paragraph_title" }, "level": 3 }, { "id": "p13.4", "order": 4, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 86.88, "t": 839.28, "r": 254.4, "b": 824.88 }, "text": "PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:", "attrs": { "block_label": "paragraph_title" }, "level": 3 }, { "id": "p13.5", "order": 5, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 86.4, "t": 811.68, "r": 519.6, "b": 711.84 }, "text": "SHARI WILLIAMS – 4 COLUMBINE DRIVE: Questioned the TNR program and whether it’s the right solution to the problem. She worries about the cats getting in her insulation. Council President Kafton stated that the goal is to prevent the cats from continually reproducing and adding to the cat population. Councilman Martin noted this program has been successful in many other towns and we believe it will control the population. Ms. Williams is concerned that this will prevent the clean up of her park and possibly contaminate her water." }, { "id": "p13.6", "order": 6, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 86.4, "t": 701.04, "r": 522.96, "b": 630 }, "text": "PAUL MAYEROWITZ – 91 CYPRESS POINTE LANE: Wants to know what is in the Ordinance 51-65 to permit the removal of a cat colony from a location. Councilman Tilis stated that in Ordinance 51-65 you have the right to remove a cat that’s creating a nuisance. Mr. Mayerowitz questioned do we have the right to remove a colony? Council Vice President Rivere responded yes, under this Ordinance." }, { "id": "p13.7", "order": 7, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 86.64, "t": 618.96, "r": 519.36, "b": 518.88 }, "text": "JOE MERCANTE – 39 ROSE DRIVE: Mr. Mercante stated he used to catch and turn over feral cats to the police department and is concerned that the feral cats are dangerous if not handled properly; do they carry the handlers' own insurance? Councilwoman Updegrave voiced her concerns and would like to hear from the volunteers and would like to make sure the Township is not liable if someone is hurt. Councilman Martin stated if the colony is a nuisance we can move it. We are trying to cut down on future populations and give the shelter more opportunity to adopt adoptable animals." }, { "id": "p13.8", "order": 8, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 86.4, "t": 508.08, "r": 517.2, "b": 437.28 }, "text": "HELEN FERRARO – 1458 JORDAN AVENUE: She has 17 cats of her own and can find homes for some of these cats. This is the only way to resolve this issue. We do know what we're doing and how to handle the cats. We need the TNR program to control the population. The Animal Welfare Committee will address these issues when we meet." }, { "id": "p13.9", "order": 9, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 86.64, "t": 424.56, "r": 495.12, "b": 396.72 }, "text": "COUNCIL PRESIDENT KAFTON: Asked if someone does get hurt, how do we handle that?" }, { "id": "p13.10", "order": 10, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 86.16, "t": 383.52, "r": 521.04, "b": 174.72 }, "text": "SUSAN SHANNON – PRESIDENT VOLUNTEER GROUP AT NORTHERN JACKSON ANIMAL SHELTER: Stated the liability is the individuals because you're acting as an individual not a Township representative. Jackson has almost a full proof initiative. The Ordinance is made for people who want to take care of the animals. These animals are brought to contract veterinarians who are familiar with feral cats. This problem will not go away. You might want to have a mobile unit set up in Fountainhead where they do a 70 to 90 percent neuter saturation in one day and then release them. Councilwoman Updegrave asked how are you going to set it up so there is funding coming in? Councilman Martin replied we're creating a TNR Trust. Council President Kafton asked if we'll be funding this with taxpayers money? Councilman Martin replied we have the option of bringing in donations or a minimal amount of taxpayer dollars. TNR is cheaper than euthanasia so you're actually saving the taxpayer dollars. Council Vice President Rivere referred to Section 51-65 which addresses a rabies infested cat, there are rules and a committee, there are people behind this with teeth, the Ordinance is very well written." }, { "id": "p13.11", "order": 11, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 86.4, "t": 162.72, "r": 523.92, "b": 78.24 }, "text": "SUSAN ADDLESTON – 66 MERION LANE: This is not a cat issue it is a human issue, humans allow this to happen. We have trapped pregnant animals and if you get them early enough you can help. To kill a feral cat it’s $90.00 of taxpayer money and there are hundreds of them that come into the shelters. We’re trying to resolve the problem before it happens. We’re trying to let Jackson be in the forefront of a humane resolution to a human caused problem. It’s not political, we are guaranteeing you that the" } ], "excluded_furniture": { "first": [], "last": [] } }