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Residents press Millville on $17,940 animal-holding bill and other municipal charges; commissioners say shelter arrangements under review
Summary
Public commenters asked why Millville paid $17,940 to Associated Humane Society for animal holding and whether the city still uses the Vineland shelter; commissioners said the animal-shelter situation is under review and assured commenters animals will not be left unattended.
During the public-comment portion of the April 21 Millville City Commission meeting, 12-year-old resident Journey Stubbs asked whether the city is still contracting with the Vineland shelter and referenced a line on the financial bill showing $17,940 paid to Associated Humane Society for animal holding services in April. “Are we still paying the Vineland shelter? Are we going to contract with a new animal shelter to hold the strays?” Stubbs asked.
Stubbs also asked whether the commission had an impression of the cost to build or operate a new shelter and what the city plans to do with stray animals in the meantime.
Vice Mayor Cott responded during final comments that the commission and staff are “still working on it” and emphasized the city would not leave animals unattended: “We will not leave any animal unattended or or not cared for.” No new contract award or procurement decision was announced at the meeting.
Separately, public commenter Tamara Day asked for details about a bill (invoice #2600733) for $287.84 to National Highway Products for City Hall parking-lot signs and whether a certificate of funds was included with resolution 18-6 (an I-Bank application item); she pressed the commission to ensure financial documents accompany contracts and resolutions.
Commissioners said they would follow up on the bill-list questions and on getting materials to commissioners earlier for review; no additional formal action or vote on animal-shelter procurement occurred at the April 21 meeting.
Next steps: staff to report back with procurement options and clarify what shelters the city currently uses and any estimated costs.
