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Resident urges town action on feral cat colony and disputes homeowner sewer repair responsibility
Summary
During public comment a resident described a widespread feral cat problem tied to a nearby mobile home park colony, reported property damage and urged the town to enforce ordinances; the council discussed legal limits and arranging a Wednesday meeting with involved parties and the ordinance officer.
A length public comment from a resident (speaker 7) centered on an alleged feral cat colony tied to Community Cats of Hamilton County and an adjacent mobile home park. The resident said animals were roaming onto private properties, causing damage (she estimated $1,000 in furniture damage at one property) and creating unsanitary conditions. The resident asked who the town could call to remove cats and reported animal control advised not to touch hissing animals; the commenter suggested the town attorney be involved and said the colony organizer planned to meet Luke (the town ordinance officer) Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Council members agreed the situation was difficult and noted jurisdictional limits — the group organizing the colony is based outside Atlanta — and discussed enforcement options, permits and the town ordinance that requires pets to be on property or leashed. Chair said the town has not approved a colony and that the council would investigate and possibly involve the town attorney. The council asked the ordinance officer to follow up and encouraged attendance at the scheduled meeting to resolve outstanding concerns.
