Council Drops Bird Ordinance, Resident Still Concerned

At Monday night’s city council meeting, , which addressed maintenance of bird feeders, requiring residents to clean areas surrounding bird feeders. 

James told council he had received some complaints about bird feeders attracting river rats, possums and other undesirable animals that scavenge spilled bird seed on the ground in his ward, particularly in the River Estates area.

River Estates Resident George Theiss previously spoke to council regarding mice and rodents in his yard and near his garage. Theiss used the public comments portion of the committee meeting to share an update on the status of the issue.

You can watch Theiss in the video above. 

Cuyahoga Falls Development Director Sue Truby outlined the complaints and inspections made, starting with the first report of  Theiss contacting the city on February 17. 

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