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Resident raises damage from feral cats; clerk explains NAWS trap-neuter-return rule
Summary
A resident thanked police for enforcement around July 4 and raised ongoing property damage from feral cats and kittens; Village Clerk Melody Wymore explained NAWS trap-neuter-return rules and volunteer assistance with trapping.
During public comment a resident thanked the police department for Fourth of July enforcement and raised ongoing problems with feral cats and kittens causing property damage.
The board discussed enforcement options; the ordinance officer and police said they would follow up with feeders and consider citations where appropriate. Village Clerk Melody Wymore clarified the local application of a community trap-neuter-return program, saying "NAWS trap-neuter-return program rules state that cats must be returned to the trapping location." She also reported that volunteers familiar with the NAWS program had offered to help with trapping.
No formal policy or funding decisions were taken; the board directed enforcement follow-up and noted the constraints and procedures of the NAWS program presented by the clerk.
