Ad-Express and Daily Iowegian, Centerville, IA

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April 17, 2007

City Council again looking at banning pitbulls

The Centerville City Council Monday discussed updating its vicious dog ordinance to ban pitbulls or “any dog which has the appearance and characteristics of being predominately of breeds to bull terrier, Stafford shire bull terrier, American bull terrier, American Stafford bull terrier.”

Council members Marsha Mitchell and Kris Koestner said they knew it would cause a great deal of dissent, but believed the ban is needed to prevent future injuries because of the dangerous characteristics of the breed.

The council tabled setting a public hearing to amend city ordinances dealing with animals until the public had time to contact City Hall or individual council members about the proposed change.

More on the proposed changes and other council items in Wednesday’s Ad-Express.

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This week the Iowegian wants readers to think about the recent decision by the Centerville Municipal Waterworks Board of Directors to increase the fee for late payment of water bills. In a story published in Wednesday's Ad Express, board members announced a 10 percent late fee after two days late, a $50 red tag fee for accounts unpaid after seven days late and a $25 shut off fee, water service terminated after two weeks late. The board said the decision to increase the fees associated with late payment is to encourage customers to pay their bills on time. So, the question this week is, "Are these fees too much to ask for?"

A. Yes, they are.
B. No, they are not.
C. I'm not affected so I don't care.
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