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Resident urges enforcement after neighborhood chickens wander onto property
Summary
Darlene Johnston, on behalf of her mother, told the council that neighboring chickens are not being contained at 902 E. Pine St.; the mayor said he will review the ordinance with the city administrator to seek enforcement.
During public forum, Darlene Johnston spoke on behalf of her mother, Laverne Edward of 902 E. Pine St., raising a complaint that neighbors are allowing chickens to roam and not using cages. Johnston said the nuisance officer had spoken with the neighbors but the problem persists.
Mayor Rick Brashear said he would review the relevant ordinance with City Administrator Dustin Whitworth and pursue enforcement as appropriate. No formal enforcement action was taken during the meeting; the mayor directed a review of the ordinance and follow-up with code enforcement.
