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Maywood board asks attorney to review proposed changes to animal control rules after resident concerns
Summary
A resident and animal-control officer urged revisions to Maywood's animal-control ordinance addressing problematic dog breeds and enclosure standards; the board directed the village attorney to review the proposal and report back.
Resident Heather Stelnicki and the village animal‑control officer (identified in the minutes as Mr. Johnson) raised concerns at the Sept. 18, 2018 board meeting about how the Village of Maywood’s animal‑control ordinance addresses problematic or potentially dangerous dogs, including whether fence height and secure‑enclosure standards are adequate.
Director of Community Development David Myers confirmed the proposal was submitted by a resident rather than the department, and Mayor Edwenna Perkins and trustees asked questions about scope. Trustee H. Yarbrough requested clarity on specific changes while Trustee A. Sanchez suggested broadening language to apply to all dogs rather than singling out breeds. The board reached consensus to direct Village Attorney Michael Jurusik to review the proposed language and prepare a report for the board.
No ordinance change was adopted at the Sept. 18 meeting; the matter was referred for legal review so trustees can consider formal language at a future meeting.
