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Special Council Committee of the City of Nixa, Missouri Meeting

May 17, 2021 · Nixa, MO
Source: SPECIAL COUNCIL Minutes (PDF, 3 pp)
Retrieved May 13, 2026 from www.nixa.com ↗
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Attendees

Darlene Graham (Special Council Committee Member)
Jarad Giddens (Special Council Committee Member)
Shawn Lucas (Special Council Committee Member)
Jimmy Liles (City Administrator)
Nick Woodman (City Attorney)
Joe Campbell
Garrett Tyson
Elizabeth Gibson (Deputy City Clerk)
✓ Present: 8/8

Agenda Items

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Proposed Ordinance Regarding Backyard Chickens

The committee discussed a proposed ordinance regarding backyard chickens, including concerns about noise, health hazards, and property values.

Public Comments

10 speakers
Kayleigh Griffith · Topic: Proposed Ordinance Regarding Backyard Chickens

Asked if clipping wings and enclosures has been decided for the ordinance.

Kenndra Janoski · Topic: Proposed Ordinance Regarding Backyard Chickens

Stated she would like to have more chickens if the city allows.

George Reeve · Topic: Proposed Ordinance Regarding Backyard Chickens

Stated he is highly against the ordinance.

Frank Horvath · Topic: Proposed Ordinance Regarding Backyard Chickens

Asked if the ordinance would have precedence over his HOA and when a vote would take place.

Corin Harskey · Topic: Proposed Ordinance Regarding Backyard Chickens

Stated it is impossible to keep chickens 100 feet away from a property line.

Dr. Nancy Chilla · Topic: Proposed Ordinance Regarding Backyard Chickens

Stated chickens should be allowed for health benefits and pest control.

Leah Kimberly · Topic: Proposed Ordinance Regarding Backyard Chickens

Requested clarification on the distance required from property lines.

Andrew McGowan · Topic: Proposed Ordinance Regarding Backyard Chickens

Stated chickens will eat ticks and typically lay eggs in the morning.

Heath Emerson · Topic: Proposed Ordinance Regarding Backyard Chickens

Asked about waste regulations and disposal.

Jimmy Liles · Topic: Proposed Ordinance Regarding Backyard Chickens

Stated Public Works/Assistant City Administrator Doug Colvin is researching where chicken waste can be disposed of.