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Resident details months-long stray-cat problems; committee asks attorney to research animal ordinance
Summary
A resident identified as Nicole told the committee she has eight cats coming into her yard, described thousands in veterinary costs and asked the village to hold pet owners accountable; the board agreed to ask the attorney to research legal options and review other towns' ordinances.
Resident Nicole said she has repeatedly raised a nuisance problem of cats entering her yard at 403 West Cherokee and described direct costs and stress from the animals: “I have now 8 cats that come in my backyard constantly.” She told the committee she has paid roughly $2,000 to vets earlier and recently paid $275, and urged the village to adopt an ordinance or start trapping to reduce the burden on homeowners.
Board members acknowledged the complaint but said they need legal guidance before drafting new rules. The chair and other members asked the village attorney to research whether a broader "animals" ordinance (instead of dog-specific language) would be lawful and to compare model ordinances from other municipalities; the committee also agreed to place the issue on the next meeting agenda for further action.
