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Humane Society seeks contract changes; commissioners table agreements to continue negotiations
Summary
The Morgan County Humane Society, represented by counsel, asked for contract-term changes including broader cancellation rights, law‑enforcement backup for unsafe calls, staffing-flexibility provisions, and meeting cadence; commissioners expressed concern about service withdrawal risk and tabled both agreements for further negotiation.
The Board heard from counsel for the Morgan County Humane Society about open points in two proposed agreements: the standard Animal Control and Service Agreement and an Animal Control and Service Agreement for Emergency Services.
County Attorney Anne Cowgur summarized the Humane Society's negotiation points as presented by counsel Jared Schneider: a termination/cancellation notice provision allowing either party to cancel during the term (not only at renewal), availability of law enforcement on calls deemed unsafe by animal-control officers, the right to modify hours with reasonable notice due to staffing shortages, a clarification that animal control is not responsible for wildlife or livestock calls, and a proposal for regular meetings between the Humane Society and county/city officials. Cowgur also relayed a requested on-site meeting and tour of the shelter for county and city officials.
Commissioner Bryan Collier said he was concerned about the risk to the county if animal-control services were withdrawn on short notice, noting that other counties "have spent millions attempting to solve this problem independently." The Board agreed to continue negotiations and tabled both agreements to allow additional review and municipal coordination.
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