Bethel officials are making plans to fix the animal control facility in town.  First Selectman Matt Knickerbocker said during the latest Board of Selectmen meeting that the renovations are a mandate from the state.  He added that the town is close to being sanctioned and fined if they do not. 

He wants to find the most economical way to meet the mandates.  Knickerbocker called the new regulations onerous, including having a separate place for dogs and cats and separate quarantine areas.  It's been suggested that the town just start over and build a new facility, but that would cost at least $500,000.  Knickerbocker says they can renovate the current facility for far less by using a design build service, but it would require a bid waiver. 

Jay Duhamel, Account Manager of software company Gordian presented the ezIQC system to the board.  He made a presentation about their work in Connecticut and how it could fit with the proposed animal shelter renovations.

The Selectmen decided to review the proposal at the next Board of Selectmen meeting.