Comments on: Century Tweaks Barnyard Animal Ban, Looks At Tracking Devices

By: Duns Scotus

Duns Scotus — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 05:59:56 +0000

I don’t live in Century, don’t own BARNYARD animals. Thus I don’t have an emotional investment in the issue. No doubt Century has many civic problems. Leaking gas lines, broken sidewalks, abandoned buildings, and unemployment have all been cited multiple times. I’m sure these are real problems, and exist chiefly because the city has a very poor tax base and very limited funds for urban maintenance, let alone improvement. Perhaps attempts to lure industry have failed because Century is culturally backward. Here is a metaphorical question: If your child falls off his bicycle on fresh blacktop and breaks an arm, skins his knee down to the bone, and gets a concussion, are you to be blamed for wiping away snot from his nose if you can do nothing else while you wait for help? If that’s too deep, another question: what is not understood about the concept of BARNYARD?

By: just tired

just tired — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 02:45:12 +0000

This barnyard animal ban is a simple case of the good having to suffer with the “bad”. In order for the Mayor to target a few, who he finds fault with having horses on their property, he has to target everyone because he knows he can’t get away with singling out certain ones. I really wish the residents of Century and the town council could truly see what is really going on with this Mayor. He thinks he can dictate what can and can’t take place in this town, and when he can’t, he comes up with these ordinances, and with the help of our council members, who don’t seem to have a mind of their own, gets them passed.
When he made the comment concerning the utility houses, “Not in my town”, he meant just that. He truly thinks that Century belongs to him because he owns probably half of the town. Council members you need to wake up and stop letting this man use you for his own personal gain. Represent those whom you were elected to serve. The Mayor wants to get all these laws on the book while he is in office because he has nothing to lose. He knows he can’t be re-elected, but you on the other hand can or not.

By: Dnitjob

Dnitjob — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 01:49:30 +0000

A good attorney could stop this. Sounds like a class action suit to me. It’s ridiculous to do this. Century needs jobs not barnyard control property rights are being violated.

By: margielu

margielu — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 18:38:22 +0000

I agree with Diane from PER….microchip insertion is by licensed vet or tech only in FL. Additionally, since property types VR (village residential)are allowed the same priveleges as to RR. (Rural residential) zoning by Escambia County statute or ordinance, I hope the Town of Century is aware of that. Too bad property rights attorneys aren’t aware of the overreach.

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 14:47:23 +0000

Wow, so glad I moved from that area. This council is way over the top. I do have to wonder if the law if enacted will apply to Jackie as well.

By: curious

curious — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 14:37:18 +0000

If they don’t back off, I see the animal shelter getting a few extra strays, so, they may want to get their own pets microchiped, Lol, there are lots of ways to play games here that won’t involve hurting any pets, just saying.

By: MQ

MQ — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 05:14:52 +0000

I have lived in Century, visit Century often, and when I lived out of town drove thru Century many times, and have never seen farm animals running around! When entering Century at one time, a home had chickens running around, but big deal – lol!! I have to agree with Jimmy on this one. Oh, has the gas leak on 29 been repaired yet?

By: Marshall

Marshall — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 03:04:55 +0000

I don’t live in Century, and from the info on this…glad I don’t. Seems to be another situation of a few causing problems for all. If there are some that are not following the animal laws or regulations, then go after them and not everyone that owns barnyard animals. It does sound like Century has a lot of other problems that should be more pressing that forcing someone to get rid of their Goat or Horse! For some reason, I think the next vote in Century could be worth watching…

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 02:29:14 +0000

When I drive through Century I don’t see any Barn Yard Animals. I see unemployed people on the street corners. I see buildings that need to be torn down, I see streets that need to be paved. I see trash on the streets. I see grass that needs to be mowed. I see sidewalks in need of repair. I see street lights not working. I see leaking water lines. I see trees over the roads that need to be trimmed or cut down, Barn Yard Animals should be the least of their concerns. Good luck in catching a chicken and microchipping it.

By: Facetious Bob

Facetious Bob — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 02:07:49 +0000

@ David: The town could use your “northern” experience, you need to move here and help get this pitiful community into the 20th century. With luck, your catalyst, might even get us into the 21st Century. Your public awaits.