Animal Control Committee
Blue Room – Logan County Safety Complex
February 18, 2014
Present: Kevin Bateman; Andy Anderson; Bill Martin; Dave
Hepler; Jan Schumacher
Absent: Chuck Ruben
Guests: Pamela Meagher; Julie Parker
Mr. Bateman called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
A motion was made by Mr. Hepler, seconded by Mr. Martin to
approve the minutes from January 8, 2014 as printed. Motion passed.
Old Business:
1. None
New Business:
1. Right-of-way for
railroad: Mr. Bateman reported the state needs to obtain a portion
of the Animal Control property to meet requirements for the high
speed rail project. In return, the County will receive approximately
$1000.00. There will be a fence installed and approximately six to
eight feet of space will remain between the high speed rail fence
and the dog fence. A motion was made by Mr. Hepler,
seconded by Mr. Anderson, to approve the right-of-way agreement.
Motion passed.
2. Hours of
operation: Mrs. Parker has maintained records of visitors to the
Animal Control facility and it shows there are very few visitors on
Wednesday nights. It was suggested the office begin closing at 4:30
on Wednesdays and extend Saturday hours until 3:00 p.m. A
motion was made by Mr. Martin, seconded by Mrs. Schumacher, to
begin closing on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. on February 26
