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City updates animal-control rules and hires officer to strengthen pound services
Summary
The commission updated the animal-control ordinance (longer impoundment and rehoming windows, changed supervisory reporting) and approved hiring Jeremy McGee as animal-control officer; staff noted limited pound budget and a converted vehicle to support patrols.
The City Commission discussed revisions to the city's animal-control ordinance and voted to hire Jeremy McGee as the new animal-control officer.
Staff presented an updated ordinance that extends impoundment timelines from five days to 14 days and adds a 14-day rehoming window before euthanasia unless an owner reclaims an animal. The draft clarifies procedures for vicious animals and moves supervision of the animal patrol officer from the city manager back to the police department. Staff said the pound's budget remains small and that they have relied on donations to cover food and supplies.
During the hiring motion, a supporter said, "Jeremy is passionate about dogs," and commissioners approved the motion. The commission also discussed repurposing a retired police vehicle into an animal-control unit to transport animals.
The motion to hire Jeremy McGee passed; several commissioners were recorded as voting "yes" during the roll call. A full, certified roll call is on file with the city clerk's office.
