The clerk for the Winston Board of Trustees reported on a written dog complaint during their regular meeting held Monday, Nov. 3.
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The complaint was of a bite that was handled by the health department. The clerk also reported on several verbal complaints of mostly small dogs running in the streets, nipping at heels, chasing vehicles and sometimes scaring children.
Board members reported additional verbal complaints, one of a large aggressive dog on the south side of Hwy 69. They mentioned that dogs get run over while chasing vehicles, and it creates a dangerous situation for bystanders.
The clerk outlined the process in the ordinances for dealing with nuisance dogs, and said that its success is dependent on having a reliable animal control officer and a place to hold dogs that are impounded.
There was discussion of finding some way to develop a regional animal holding facility. A board member commented that he=d been told by the sheriff that a facility could be set up at the Daviess-DeKalb Regional jail and the prisoners could care for the animals.
It was suggested that the towns could get together and go to the county to ask them to pursue this or some other plan for a regional dog pound.
In other business, Community Center Director Janna Barton=s report said there is a steady flow of pre-teens to the Center. They are using the craft and coloring supplies and many of their pictures have been displayed. Teens 14-17 are beginning to showing interest now.
A letter and information has been sent to EmpowerU requesting help finding funds to continue the Center after the grant expires.
Candy sales are bringing in about $60 month. The t-shirt design contest received no entries. Fliers were sent home through the school informing residents of the aluminum can recycling project. A barrel is out back of the town hall for cans.
A community letter will be sent to remind people of the Christmas lighting contest.
The monthly financial report was accepted and bills paid.
The board approved the transfer of $2,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Sewer Fund.
During the report on street maintenance, it was noted that some grading has been done. The fire department will be asked to blow out a plugged culvert and a plugged tube.
Water and sewer leaks at the park have been fixed. Some cleanup is still needed but it is too wet, so it may have to wait until spring. The town hall sign has been repainted and a carpet doorway strip has been installed between the two back rooms.
The siren was tested by 9-1-1 and worked perfectly.
The clerk reported that a resolution to the dispute over workers comp insurance has stalled because the auditor is on medical leave and apparently no other auditor is allowed to touch the account.
The original name of Maple Street will be retained for the street that connects Grant and Lincoln. The 9-1-1 office will be advised. Lettering for the two streets signs is being looked into.
The following items were placed on the December agenda: Consideration of increasing the sewer and trash fees to cover increasing costs, including an increase in the assessment to the sewer board for maintaining the lagoon; Disposition of the community center when the grant expires in April.
The above are the unapproved minutes of the regular meeting of the Winston Board of Trustees held November 3. Board members present were Bill Michael, Cindy Ball, Arvella Eaton and Jerry Lusk. Virginia Stroup was absent. Staff and others present were Lucille Lusk, Tom Kober and Joe Salmon.