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Porter moves to register pets, enacts fines for repeat loose animals and orders RV-park ordinance drafted
Summary
The board approved notices requiring dog and cat registration with photos at Town Hall, a warning for a first loose‑animal offense and fines for repeat offenses; it also directed staff to draft an ordinance requiring RV parks to provide designated dog bathroom areas.
Mayor Steve Dickey told the board there have been complaints about dogs, cats and chickens running loose inside town limits and proposed requiring owners to register animals with the town and provide a photo. The board approved a motion that owners of dogs and cats must register animals and supply a picture at Town Hall; a first offense will result in a warning and a second offense will result in a fine. Norma Meyer said cat owners should be subject to the same requirements.
Separately, Kevin Walker reported he had discussed the issue with the owners of the two local RV parks, who indicated they would create on‑site spaces for dogs to relieve themselves. The board voted to direct staff to draw up an ordinance requiring RV parks to provide such a space inside park boundaries.
The minutes record the board's policy direction and the motion to draft ordinance language; specific fine amounts, enforcement procedures, and ordinance text were not included in the meeting record.
