Committee approves $25,000 support package for Happy Tails (grant + loan)

After a brief closed session to discuss a potential loan, the committee returned to open session and a member moved to award Happy Tails a combined $25,000 package: $5,000 through the small business development grant and a $20,000 loan at 4.05% interest with a five‑year amortization. The reading of the motion said the loan would carry a five‑year term at 4.05% interest. The chair called for a second and the motion passed by voice vote; Committee member Katie Helta was recorded as abstaining from that vote.