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Residents tell Cooleemee commissioners they are worried about tethered dogs, homelessness and a nuisance property
Summary
During public comment, Ms. Linda Bourne urged the town to address dogs being tied up without food and water and broader homelessness concerns; Jonathan Vizard described a long-standing nuisance property with new plastic coverings and severe dog waste.
During the public-comment segment of the Jan. 27 meeting, Ms. Linda Bourne and Jonathan Vizard addressed the board directly about separate community concerns.
Ms. Linda Bourne said dogs in the area are being tied up without food and water and that homelessness in the area is a growing concern, urging the board to consider additional assistance. Jonathan Vizard described a neighboring property that has been a concern for years, saying new plastic has been placed around fencing and carports and that the dog waste at the site is "very harsh."
The board did not record a formal enforcement action in the provided transcript; the matters raised appear to be items for follow-up with code enforcement or law enforcement.
The issues were recorded during public comment and no vote or directive is shown in the meeting minutes provided.
