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Volunteer animal‑control worker details rescues and warns trustees about liability and coverage
Summary
Volunteer Clare told trustees her rescue provides animal control services, outlined trapping and sheltering statistics, and asked for clarity on liability and contract/insurance status for after‑hours calls. Trustees discussed whether a formal contract or volunteer agreement is needed.
Clare, who described herself as operating a rescue and providing animal control services for the village, told trustees she had responded to after‑hours calls for ill animals and had trapped and processed multiple cats for testing and spay/neuter. She said she has covered related costs personally and has issued warnings and violations under local ordinances.
Clare provided monthly activity counts: "For June‑July I had six cats trapped in June, they were all tested, spayed/neutered... In July I had three cats trapped," and she summarized ongoing work and follow‑ups. Residents raised questions about whether volunteers have insurance or a contract and how late‑night property entries are handled. Trustees agreed to review whether a formal agreement is needed and to confirm liability coverage; Mayor Pezze said he would look into whether the village has a formal policy or contract for volunteer animal control services.
