🏛️ Board of Trustees
Albion Animal Control Passes State Inspection Amid Busy Year for Local Wildlife
The Village Board reviewed a successful state inspection of its animal control facilities and noted a high volume of wildlife calls, including coyotes and foxes, during their January meeting.
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Key Actions & Decisions
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Animal Control Reviewed: The board acknowledged the 2024 annual report from Animal Control Officer Harry Papponetti.
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State Inspection Passed: A November 2024 inspection by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets found the facility "satisfactory" regarding dog capture, holding, and euthanasia practices.
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Wildlife Activity Highlighted: Data showed increased interactions with local wildlife, including reports of coyotes, foxes, and bats.
The Albion Village Board convened on January 22, 2025, to review village department reports, with a significant focus on the operations of the local Animal Control department.
According to the meeting minutes, the board accepted the annual report for December 2024 submitted by Harry Papponetti, the Village Animal Control Officer. The report detailed a wide range of activities for the month, highlighting a busy period for the department.
A key component of the meeting’s review was the acknowledgment of a recent inspection by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Dated November 18, 2024, the inspection report gave the village’s animal control facilities a "satisfactory" rating.
The state inspection, conducted by Animal Health Inspector Ann Marie Brade, verified compliance with Article 7 of the Agriculture and Markets laws. The report confirmed that the village is properly equipped for the capture and transport of dogs and that facilities are maintained in clean and sanitary conditions. Inspection checkpoints regarding the humane euthanasia of animals, the maintenance of seizure and disposition records, and the proper notification of dog owners were all marked as compliant.
The department’s monthly statistics for December revealed a high volume of calls for service, though specific procedural details regarding the board's discussion on these numbers were not recorded in the minutes.
According to the data provided, Papponetti responded to numerous complaints involving local wildlife. The report listed several instances of residents reporting coyotes, foxes, and skunks within the village limits. Additionally, there were multiple calls regarding bats and squirrels.
Domestic animal issues also kept the officer busy. The minutes noted three dog bite cases and one barking dog complaint for the month. While there were no dogs adopted out or euthanized in December, the report indicated one dog was picked up and later euthanized by a veterinarian. The department also handled one "voluntary surrender" of a dog during the period.
The board routinely reviews these monthly statistics to ensure the village is meeting its state-mandated obligations for animal control and to monitor public safety trends involving wildlife and domestic pets. No changes to the animal control budget or procedures were voted on during this specific meeting, as the agenda focused primarily on the receipt and filing of the monthly reports.
Trustees present for the review included Mayor Eileen Javier and Trustees Riley, Bennett, Gabalski, and McMurray. The filing of the report keeps the official record of village operations current.
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