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Resident raises complaint about dead animals on private property; mayor says citations and warrants are pending
Summary
A resident told Village of Valley View council that someone has been leaving dead animals on private property since December; the mayor said the person has been cited, warrants are outstanding and the village will remove the carcass the next morning.
During the public‑comment portion of the June 3 Village of Valley View council meeting, resident Paul Johnston of Alexander Road asked what ordinance the village has to address people leaving dead animals on others’ property, calling it a health hazard.
"What kind of ordinance does the village have regarding throwing dead animals on people's property?" Johnston asked. Mayor Matt March said he had referred the incident to Building Commissioner Ellis and Law Director Lambros, and that those responsible would be cited. March said he would arrange to have the carcass removed the next morning.
Law Director Lambros and Mayor March told Johnston the person implicated had been cited, had not appeared in court, and that warrants were outstanding for the person's arrest. Johnston asked how long the process would take; March said he did not know when an arrest would occur and explained that under Garfield court rules the person can only be arrested in Valley View, and that calling police when the person is seen would be helpful.
The transcript records citations and warrants but does not specify which ordinance or the timeline for court action, and no corrections or additional enforcement details were provided at the meeting.
