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Home My WebLink About0000 RENDEZVOUS LANE ��e;�c�e�z�/Dt,c.S �-�� . ,� , � _ a d Date: September 24, 2018 To: Building File RE: Rats& Dead Cats Address: Rendezvous Lane &St Mary's Church area Originator: Victoria Templeton &Ann Canedy Complaint: Dead rats&cats found Enforcement Process Steps 1. Initiate local investigation: RA 13 2. -Document/enter into system Yes 13 3. Contact 4. Property Owner 5. Seek access to subject property 6. Seek administrative warrant (if necessary) NA 7. Notify state authorities of findings NA 8. Document conclusion CLOSED LJ 9. Referred Health/MEA Property— General area of Route 6A by Rendezvous Lane&St Mary's Church. 09/24/2018 Residents concerned that poison intended for rats are killing cats will ultimately kills dogs as well. Requested Health and MEA to assess and advise. 9/24/2018 Tom McKean responded. See email attached. 09/25/2018 Spoke to ACO Charlie Lewis. He suspects the recent increase in rat activity is the result of construction at the St Mary's Church. Neither he nor NRO Chris Nappi has noticed dead rats or cats in or near the roads. AFO Lewis will be out in the area today and will stop by the RP's home to get more detailed info. Email from Charlie Lewis: l spoke with Victoria Templeton at 36 Rendezvous lane early this afternoon. I explained how I checked the area and unfortunately wasn't able find any evidence of poison at this time. Further, 1 told her that I have passed the information along to MEA staff and we would remain vigilante. Mrs. Templeton advised me Sarah Rueter 3060 Main St was the person who found 1 deceased cat with 4 deceased rats on her r property. Mrs Templeton shared with me a recent sighting of a "sick looking" fox to the rear of her property. 1 advised on possible capture should it return. I suggested/requested Mrs Templeton or anyone in the neighborhood should call MEA if any other animals were to be found deceased as I would be in a better position to evaluate the matter. See Charlie's email attached in book&file. i Anderson, Robin From: Lewis, Charlie Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 2:54 PM To: Florence, Brian; McKean, Thomas; Anderson, Robin; Lavoie, Debbie Cc: Horn, Dan; Coleman, Nina; Sherman, Cynthia Subject: RE: Events Sept 24-30, 2018 I spoke with Victoria Templeton at 36 Rendezvous Lane early this afternoon. I explained how I checked the area and unfortunately wasn't able find any evidence of poison at this time. Further, I told her that I have passed the information along to MEA staff and we would remain vigilante. Mrs.Templeton advised me Sarah Rueter 3060 Main St was the person who found 1 deceased cat with 4 deceased rats on her property. Mrs Templeton shared with me a recent sighting of a "sick looking" fox to the rear of her property. I advised on possible capture should it return. I suggested/ requested Mrs Templeton or anyone in the neighborhood should call MEA if any other animals were to be found deceased as I would be in a better position to evaluate the matter. ChAYLPs LEWi.S Town of Barnstable Senior Animal Control Officer 1189 Phinney's Lane Centerville, MA 02632 508-790-6274 From: Florence, Brian Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 10:33 AM To: McKean, Thomas; Anderson, Robin; Lavoie, Debbie; Lewis, Charlie Cc: Horn, Dan Subject: RE: Events Sept 24-30, 2018 Thank you Tom... very informative and helpful. Hold off on door knocking for now... I want to wait for MEA's report to make sure that there are no laws being violated. If not it would be helpful for you to knock on a few doors to help educate anyone baiting... if there are laws being violated then we will need to stand down and let MEA do their thing. Thanks, -Brian From: McKean,Thomas Sent: Monday, September 24, 2018 4:08 PM To: Anderson, Robin; Lavoie, Debbie; Lewis, Charlie Cc: Florence, Brian Subject: RE: Events Sept 24-30, 2018 Rat poison is sold in many different forms at box stores, hardware stores etc. I'm not aware of any regulations that prevents or restricts a homeowner from using rat poison outdoors. A regulation does not exist under the purview of the Health Division, that prohibits the outdoor use of rat poison. I have read online that proper placement protects children, pets and non-target animals from bait contact. 'It is recommended one should place rodenticides in containers inaccessible to children and non-target animals, preferably in properly installed, tamper-resistant bait stations. Bait stations not only provide added security for children and non-target animals, but also protect bait from the elements and provide a comfortable place for rodents to feed and groom.' 1 I The,second issue is figuring out who might be poisoning rats and cats in the area described in the email. In any event, I would be happy to look around, knock on some doors, make inquiries to see if we can figure out where this is occurring and by whom. Please advise if this is the direction you wish to take. From: Anderson, Robin Sent: Monday, September 24, 2018 1:55 PM To: Lavoie, Debbie; Lewis, Charlie; McKean,Thomas Cc: Florence, Brian Subject: FW: Events Sept 24-30, 2018 Greetings All, I am sharing this email with you per the request of the Building Commissioner as a result of an inquiry from the Town Manager. He asks that you compose a written response concerning your assessment of the matter as well as a conclusion and/or recommendation. Please email it directly to Brian and copy me for our records. Thank you. 0i 966c Robin C.Anderson Zoning Enforcement Officer 200 Main Street Hyannis,MA 026o1 5o8-862-4027 From: Florence, Brian Sent: Monday, September 24, 2018 1:44 PM To: Anderson, Robin Subject: FW: Events Sept 24-30, 2018 Hi Robin... can you forward this to Tom McKean and Animal control? Please ask them for a response so that we can forward it to Management. Thanks, -Brian From: Ells, Mark Sent: Monday, September 24, 2018 10:26 AM To: McKean, Thomas; Lewis, Charlie Cc: Florence, Brian; Horn, Dan; Clyburn, Andy; Sonnabend, Mathew Subject: Fwd: Events Sept 24-30, 2018 Please investigate and take appropriate action. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: Ann Canedy <acanedy@comcast.net> 2