Commissioners approve PAWS amendment, ratify administrative transfers and other routine business
The board approved an amendment to the PAWS contract clarifying placement of non-aggressive animals, ratified an auditor transfer, approved an irrevocable payment letter for a tuckpointing contract, and ratified an EMS termination; the PAWS amendment will be forwarded to the Pike County Council for final approval.
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Administrator Kristi Dischinger and Brian Kiesel of PAWS clarified an amendment to the county's agreement with the animal shelter stating PAWS will assume placement of non-violent, non-aggressive animals presented by law enforcement. President Mark Flint asked, "What happens if there is an aggressive animal?" Participants discussed temporary holding and the City of Petersburg's planned equipment to handle violent animals; the amendment was approved by the board 3-0 and will be updated for presentation to the Pike County Council.
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