Amedisys nurse raises dog‑attack concern; county mayor briefs commission on road project rankings

During a Dec. 16 public‑comment–type discussion, Ladonna King, a nurse representing Amedisys Home Healthcare, told the commission about a dog attack on a home‑health employee and asked what county animal‑control laws and preventive measures exist to protect healthcare workers providing in‑home care. Commissioners did not adopt new animal‑control policy at the meeting; the matter was placed on the agenda as a discussion item per earlier amendment.

Also during the discussion block, County Mayor Joe Brooks reported on the county’s road projects, describing how projects move through phases in the NRPO project ranking list and how selections occur. The mayor provided context on project status and answered procedural questions about how projects advance between phases or levels.

No formal motions or votes on animal control or the mayor’s report were recorded at the meeting; commissioners did not direct staff to adopt new animal‑control ordinances at this session. Commissioners indicated interest in the concerns raised, but any next steps (including potential ordinance changes or staff investigations) were not specified in the minutes and would require follow‑up with county departments.