Bainville Works Out Dog Ordinance Language
The Bainville Town Council meeting was hijacked for over an hour by dog ordinance language, Monday, Oct. 12. Attendance at the meeting was made possible via GoToMeeting.
After approving minutes dated Sept. 14, councilpersons discussed several web complaints about aggressive dogs. The dogs were not identified, nor were their owners or the exact nature of the complaints, but the council discussed the matter for over an hour, debating possible liability issues licensing and enforcement strategies.
An agenda item proposing the alignment of town dog ordinances with county-wide policies kept the council quibbling. After revisions to specific language, the ordinance was passed.
Council members repeatedly advised town residents to call 911 to reach county law enforcement if unattended or aggressive dogs present a problem.
During public works reports, ongoing projects and plans were discussed, including options for sewer line repairs between Rhea Avenue and Flynn Avenue, tree service options (Slagle Tree Service has declined to handle the town’s needs and alternatives are being considered) and planned repairs to storm drainage at 5th Avenue and Clinton Street.
The court report briefly mentioned two open issues, a differed prosecution and a pending jury trial, involving the same defendant. No names were shared.
Williston, N.D., attorney Greg Hennessy provided an update on legal issues related to a quiet title adjustment for the Dorothy Crawley property and a restructuring support agreement and plan of reorganization for Oasis Petroleum.
A new property owner at 5862 County Road 405 North was granted permission to abandon use of town water and sewer at the property.
Diane Panasuk was denied fencing permits at 311 and 413 Clinton Street. Utilities use permissions were extended to Panasuk at the 413 Clinton Street address.
A new permit was granted to the Roosevelt County shop to place a temporary Connex structure near town property.
An exception was granted regarding the absence of specific boundary line designations.
A plat amendment for the Tubman Addition was approved pending several criteria, including an inspection from town officials.
Claims and checks dated Oct. 12 were approved, as were JC and UB vouchers and payroll slips. Delinquent accounts were reviewed and a financial update was prepared by Valli Hauge.
