School Board Chairman Rick Gideons thanked supervisors for advertising the school budget as presented by the school board. Harrison noted that if the state legislature and governor can come together, less money would have to be taken out of proffer and reserve funds. An ordinance to amend the county's policy concerning dog and kennel licenses was deferred at the request of Supervisor Pete Burruss. Three residents who breed dogs mentioned concerns during a public hearing on the issue. Some had questions concerning the number of dogs they could own under a kennel license as opposed to individual licenses.
Numbers fluctuate, it was noted, as puppies are born.
He said he hoped kennels in subdivisions could be handled on a CUP basis. This, he said, would put the responsibility on the dog owner to manage the kennel in a way that does not disturb neighbors. Many residents, he noted, came to the county in order to raise animals, and new license rules would pose difficulty. Kennels and dog breeding operations also support local businesses, he noted. Supervisors agreed to defer the proposed change until County Attorney John Rick could further address the issue.