The DeWitt County Board last month took up the issue of improving the fencing at the DeWitt County Animal Control facility.

The animal control facility fence currently was not installed properly to contain some of the animals according to Terry Ferguson, land use committee chair, and Megan Myers. 

According to Kristina Deerwester, the animal shelter has seen several holes dug and filled, including enough space for other dogs to get into the runs of another animal. Board members contend though, this is an issue that hadn't been brought up in other committee meetings.

For Myers, this is something that should have been done correctly the first time, and seven years later, it is time to do it right. 

Board members contend the cost, just over $11,000, is too expensive, and with only one bidder on the project, this should be something looked at further.

The Board approved the fence quote with Bloomington Fence for a cost just short of $12,000 on a 10-2 vote.