Selectboard Meeting

August 19, 2002

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Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner, Andrea Morgante, John Guttler, Jeanne Wilson, Eric and Ginger Johnson, Russell Barone, Sandy Wynne.

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Eric and Ginger Johnson were present to request the Board to initiate a cat ordinance for the Town. For the past two years they have had a problem with a neighbors cat killing birds, killing bats, leaving feces on their beach, and keeping them awake at night fighting and running on their roof. They have spoken to the neighbor who states they cannot keep the cat in at night. The Johnsons have called the police who have spoken with the neighbors but admit there is little they can do, as there is no ordinance regarding cats.

Andrea stated the Board can check if there is a State ordinance and what jurisdiction the police have. Also can check into State Statutes regarding disturbing the peace.

Sandy Wynne noted that there is a State Statute regarding peaceful enjoyment of your property that has been used in Burlington.