Vicious dogs to be micro-chipped or euthanized

News from the Butler city council meeting last night:

Jacob Schmidt of the Land Roofing Company of Harrisonville, bid was chosen work on Butler's old high school for $8,310 dollars but upon inspection, found that the roofing job could be done for a lesser expense than had been bid, which would reduce the overall cost by $2,400. The Council was pleased to agree.

A change has been made to Butler's animal ordinance, to have vicious dogs micro-chipped or tattooed for future identification purposes, if they are not euthanized.

Jim Wheatley Butler's Code Enforcement officer reported to the Council there is unsightly junk and clutter around homes...unlicensed vehicles, tall grass, weeds and brush and other problems that will need to be addressed.

His current report listed six that had been sent letters and copies of Butler's nuisance ordinance...17 on which action has been initiated...nine on which a tax issue has been abated...court action has been served on six addresses...seven has property problems such as being in foreclosure...bankruptcy...the property set for demolition hearings...or for other reasons.

Also, six have been fined for a total of $492.50, with one address paying ten dollars a month for a problem, and one owner has been ordered to do 28 hours of community service.

The Airport Commission is considering the monthly hanger rental fees at Butler Memorial Airport, and they discussed the budget, which should be ready by the February meeting. They're also making plans for repair of the rotating beacon.

The most important item on their agenda, however, was the proposed registration form for those using the airport. There is a form to be completed, which is available at City Hall, and although some who already have lease agreements know are not required to re-register, the city needs to know information such as whether the airport user has liability insurance, whether the subject will be using hazardous materials, and who to contact in case of an emergency.

Four Butler persons have indicated willingness to serve on a committee proposed by Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission. They include David Brown, Brian Phillips, Mayor Don Malan, and City Administrator Mark Arbuthnot. Kaysinger is important because they have the know-how to apply for grants, and have knowledge in knowing how to deal with our Federal Government..

Butler’s sales tax was up to November, Butler's share is about $40,000 dollars more than last year. This is good news, because it means that you folks have bought more things in Butler this year than last, which is a good indication that we're holding our own during this time of national and world recession. That’s it for the City Council Meeting.

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