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Residents press council over cat-feeding and trash-hauler enforcement; single-hauler option discussed
Summary
Public commenters told council neighborhood cats and trash accumulation are harming quality of life; staff and council discussed enforcing the existing feeding ordinance, proof-of-service for haulers, tenant vs. owner responsibility, and the pros and cons of a single-hauler contract.
Public comment at the Dec. 9 Columbia Borough Council meeting focused on two quality-of-life issues: residents complained about increased cat activity and waste on private property, and another resident urged the council to address a proliferation of trash haulers and inconsistent service enforcement.
Mary Wickenheiser, the first commenter, said that problems began after people started feeding cats and told the council, "We had an ordinance that you could not feed cats." Council and staff responded that feeding is restricted except…
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