Special Council Committee of the City of Nixa, Missouri Meeting
May 17, 2021 · Nixa, MO
Attendees
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Darlene Graham
(Special Council Committee Member)
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Jarad Giddens
(Special Council Committee Member)
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Shawn Lucas
(Special Council Committee Member)
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Jimmy Liles
(City Administrator)
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Nick Woodman
(City Attorney)
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Joe Campbell
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Garrett Tyson
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Elizabeth Gibson
(Deputy City Clerk)
✓ Present: 8/8
Agenda Items
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.