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Kenosha committee approves backyard chicken coop license for Joe and Gail Ricker
Summary
The Safety and Welfare Committee approved a backyard chicken coop license for Joe and Gail Ricker after no written objections were received and a district alderman spoke in support.
The Kenosha Safety and Welfare Committee on May 12 approved a backyard chicken coop license for Joe and Gail Ricker.
Why it matters: The committee considered a license application for chickens at a property already occupied by the applicants; no written objections were received and a district alderman who said he represents the area recommended approval.
What was said: Staff told the committee the application drew no mailed objections. A district alderman said he had been in contact with the applicants and "I don't have any objection to this group," and recommended approval. A motion to approve was made, seconded and carried by voice vote; the chair recorded an "aye" vote.
What happens next: The license was approved at the meeting; staff did not list additional conditions in the hearing record.
Provenance: The item was introduced as "Request from Joe and Gail Ricker for a backyard chicken coop license" and concluded with a committee motion, second and unanimous "aye" vote.
