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Council reads ordinance revising animal code, removing references to town shelter
Summary
Ordinance 2026-04 received a first reading; it would amend Title 6 (Animals) to update license and vaccination rules, remove references to a town animal shelter the town no longer operates, and revise impoundment and trap provisions.
Mayor Johann Wallace performed the first reading of Ordinance 2026-04, which would amend Title 6 of the town code on animals. Changes include expiration rules for licenses and vaccinations, removal of references to a town animal shelter the town no longer operates, updated impoundment and adoption language, and provisions concerning chickens and animal-capture traps.
The minutes record the first reading only. The police chief and town attorney are listed as presenters for this item; no vote to adopt was taken at the Jan. 22 meeting. Staff will return with ordinance text for subsequent consideration if council advances the item.
