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Board moves to advertise for Animal Control Officer; local veterinarian offers administrative help

Bond County Board · April 7, 2026
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Summary

The Bond County Board voted to advertise for an Animal Control Officer. Veterinarian Suzanne Ford told the Board she would be willing to assume administrative responsibilities for Animal Control but said she could not respond to calls due to her veterinary duties.

After returning to regular session, the Bond County Board voted to advertise for an Animal Control Officer (motion by Jeff Rehkemper; second by Wes Pourchot; roll call vote 5 ayes, 0 nays). The motion to advertise was recorded as carried.

Veterinarian Suzanne Ford addressed the Board and expressed interest in assuming the administrative responsibilities of Animal Control, noting she would not be available to respond to calls because of her role as a veterinarian. The Board did not appoint Ford at the meeting; the motion recorded was to proceed with advertising for the position so applicants can be considered.

The meeting record did not include a job description or timeline for hiring; the Board's action authorized recruitment only.