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Committee moves appointment of Kathleen Wayland as deputy animal control administrator to executive session
Summary
The committee voted to forward the appointment of Kathleen Wayland as Lee County animal control deputy administrator to the executive session for formal action; discussion cited statutory requirements about veterinarian oversight of animal‑health decisions.
The Lee County public safety committee voted to forward a resolution appointing Kathleen Wayland as deputy animal control administrator to the executive session for formal consideration.
Terry, introduced as representing animal control, said the statute allows the administrator to be a non‑veterinarian if a veterinarian is designated to determine animal‑health decisions. Terry explained, “So what the deputy administrator in this case is doing is they appointed a veterinarian.”
Becky displayed the resolution on the meeting screen and the committee proceeded with a motion. Committee member Chris moved to forward the appointment and Mike seconded; the committee voice vote was recorded as “aye,” and the chair said, “So carried.” The action was moved to the executive session for formal adoption.
Nut graf: the item was procedural and tied to statutory language about who may serve as an animal control administrator and which decisions must be made by a veterinarian.
Ending: The committee did not adopt the appointment in open session; the resolution will be handled in executive session.
