By its September 9 meeting, the council's minutes noted the matter had been tabled at both the July and August meetings, and discussion focused on the $1,997.88 the bill exceeds the city's budgeted amount. Agenda and packet materials that night again listed the $1,997.88 figure for the invoice, but no vote to approve or deny payment is recorded.
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Baldwin Council Tables Habersham County Animal Control Bill Twice, Still Unresolved
The city owes Habersham County more than budgeted for animal control services, and after being tabled at two meetings the payment still has not been approved.
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September 9, 2025: Habersham County Animal Control invoice payment
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Habersham County billed the City of Baldwin for FY2025 animal care and control fees totaling $64,586.26, reduced by a $43,588.38 credit, leaving $20,997.88 due.
At its July 8 meeting, the council noted the cost came in higher than the $19,000 that had been budgeted, then voted 5-0 to table a decision on paying the invoice.
The invoice returned to the council's agenda on August 5 for consideration and approval.
By its September 9 meeting, the council's minutes noted the matter had been tabled at both the July and August meetings, and discussion focused on the $1,997.88 the bill exceeds the city's budgeted amount. Agenda and packet materials that night again listed the $1,997.88 figure for the invoice, but no vote to approve or deny payment is recorded.
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DiscusseddiscussedHabersham County Animal Control FY25 invoice overage
services, previously tabled at the July and August meetings. The cost came in at
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Habersham County Animal Control FY25 invoice overage
services, previously tabled at the July and August meetings. The cost came in at
Appeared on agendaproposedHabersham County Animal Control invoice (FY2025 fees less tax digest credit)
TOTAL DUE $20,997.88
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Habersham County Animal Control invoice (FY2025 fees less tax digest credit)
TOTAL DUE $20,997.88
Appeared on agendaproposedHabersham County Animal Control invoice payment
Habersham County Animal Control Invoice: $1,997.88
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Habersham County Animal Control invoice payment
Habersham County Animal Control Invoice: $1,997.88
Appeared on agendaproposedHabersham County Animal Control Invoice
Habersham County Animal Control Invoice
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Habersham County Animal Control Invoice
Habersham County Animal Control Invoice
Appeared on agendaproposedHabersham County Animal Control invoice payment
Habersham County Animal Control Invoice: $1,997.88
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Habersham County Animal Control invoice payment
Habersham County Animal Control Invoice: $1,997.88
Appeared on agendaproposedHabersham County Animal Control Invoice
Habersham County Animal Control Invoice
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Habersham County Animal Control Invoice
Habersham County Animal Control Invoice
Appeared on agendaproposedHabersham County Animal Control invoice
Consideration/Approval of Habersham County Animal Control Invoice
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Habersham County Animal Control invoice
Consideration/Approval of Habersham County Animal Control Invoice
Appeared on agendaproposedHabersham County FY2025 Animal Care & Control Fees payment to Baldwin
FY2025 Animal Care & Control Fees
$64,586.26
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Habersham County FY2025 Animal Care & Control Fees payment to Baldwin
FY2025 Animal Care & Control Fees $64,586.26
Appeared on agendaproposedAnimal Control invoice from Habersham County for FY2025 animal care and control fees
Discussion/Approval of Animal Control Invoice
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Animal Control invoice from Habersham County for FY2025 animal care and control fees
Discussion/Approval of Animal Control Invoice
DiscusseddiscussedFY25 Animal Control services invoice from Habersham County
$19,000 was budgeted and the cost came in slightly higher at $20,997.88.
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FY25 Animal Control services invoice from Habersham County
$19,000 was budgeted and the cost came in slightly higher at $20,997.88.
Appeared on agendaproposedAnimal Control invoice
Discussion/Approval of Animal Control Invoice
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Animal Control invoice
Discussion/Approval of Animal Control Invoice
TabledconfirmedAnimal Control Invoice payment discussion
A motion was made by Alice Venter AV to table “Discussion/Approval of
Animal Control Invoice” with a second by Erik Keith. Motion Carried 5-0.
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Animal Control Invoice payment discussion
A motion was made by Alice Venter AV to table “Discussion/Approval of Animal Control Invoice” with a second by Erik Keith. Motion Carried 5-0.
Appeared on agendaproposedHabersham County Animal Care & Control fees invoice
3. Discussion of Animal Control Invoice
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Habersham County Animal Care & Control fees invoice
3. Discussion of Animal Control Invoice
Appeared on agendaproposedAnimal Control Invoice
Discussion of Animal Control Invoice
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Animal Control Invoice
Discussion of Animal Control Invoice
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