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Parks commission approves staff-led site review for Eagle Scout bat house at Anton Schumann Park
Summary
The Converse Parks and Recreation Commission amended a prior approval so city staff can work with an Eagle Scout and his parent to choose an alternate site for a proposed bat house at Anton Schumann Park, citing public-safety concerns about proximity to trails and state rabies-testing rules.
The Converse Parks and Recreation Commission voted to amend a prior approval so city staff may work with an Eagle Scout and his parent to find an alternate location for a proposed bat house at Anton Schumann Park.
The change was prompted by a presentation from Joel Skidmore, animal services manager for the city’s animal care services, who said the department “is not anti bat house” but wanted the commission to be aware of public-safety and testing requirements related to bats. Skidmore told commissioners that bats are a leading vector species for rabies in Texas and that state procedure requires testing of animals…
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