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Perry County animal shelter emergency repairs approved; animal‑welfare ordinance returns for edits
Summary
Commissioners approved payment for emergency shelter repairs from a restricted shelter fund and heard a year‑and‑a‑half review of a proposed county animal‑welfare ordinance that raised enforcement and funding questions.
Perry County commissioners approved payment for emergency repairs at the county animal shelter and discussed proposed revisions to a county animal‑welfare ordinance.
Molly, the shelter’s director, told commissioners that a hot‑water heater that supplies kennel sanitation and floor heating ruptured and required immediate replacement to avoid a shutdown. She said the repair was an emergent expense and that the payment will come from a restricted animal‑shelter fund — not from general tax dollars. The commissioners moved to approve payment to Fredericks (the vendor who performed the emergency work); a motion and second were recorded and the board approved the payment by voice vote.
Molly also reported on additional maintenance needs at the…
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