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Resident reports kennel relocation and noise-monitoring steps; cites Montana barking-dog statute
Summary
A resident updated the commission that kennel enclosures were relocated farther back on his property, that he purchased collars and noise-monitoring equipment, and he cited Montana code (7-23-2110) on barking-dog control; the transcript contains inconsistent cost figures so amount spent is not specified.
A resident addressed the commission to report progress on kennels previously reviewed by the commission. He said he worked on the kennels across multiple days, relocated them to the far south corner of his property to increase distance from neighboring houses, and began dismantling a section of fence to meet a five-foot setback. He said he purchased training collars and noise-monitoring equipment to measure decibel levels and reduce barking impacts.
The resident cited state law provisions on barking-dog control, read a citation listed in the transcript as "7-23-2110" (and referenced statutory cross-references to 7-5-013 through 7-5-017), and said an ordinance adopted under state law may exempt certain licensed boarding facilities or agricultural operations. He said he believed the law supported his position but had taken mitigation steps out of respect for neighbors and the commission.
The resident referenced personal costs and lost time for the project but the transcript contains inconsistent figures for total cost; the exact dollar amounts as reflected in the oral record are not specified here. Commissioners confirmed the kennels were moved and that further adjustment would bring them into compliance with setback and odor concerns.
