The Porter County
Board of Commissioners this morning pulled a “second reading” for a revamp
to the Animal Control ordinance from its Tuesday meeting agenda.
The board held a
public hearing in December where a number of local animal breeders raised
objections over various aspects within the proposed ordinance to the point
where the Commissioners agreed to table the matter to make revisions.
County Commissioner
Laura Shurr Blaney, D-South, told the Tribune before deadline today
that her board is working with local animal care professionals on amendments
to the current animal control ordinance rather than instituting a brand new
ordinance. She said she determined the amendments needed a few minor changes
and has taken the matter off the agenda.
The Commissioners
will meet on Tuesday at 1 p.m. inside Room 205 of the County Administration
Building, 155 Indiana Ave.
On the agenda is a
renewal of the County’s health insurance and workers compensation with Anton
Insurance.
Tourism Commission
Executive Director Lorelei Weimer will present to the commissioners the
state of Indiana Dunes Tourism. She will also ask the board to approve
cooperative funding and development agreements.
Sheriff David
Reynolds will ask approval for a generator maintenance agreement, a glass
replacement quote, and community proposal with Extend Group, LLC.
Highway
Superintendent David James will discuss a contract extension with Asphalt
Materials Inc. for liquid bituminous material.
ITS Director Sharon
Lippens will present a copier purchase and maintenance agreement for the
County Emergency Management Agency.
A second reading
for an amendment to the Prairie at Aberdeen planned unit development will be
voted on during Plan Commission business after the Commissioners’ regular
meeting.