A man upset with the noise his neighbor's dogs are making complained to the Sequoyah County Commissioners Monday asking what can be done about the problem.

Terry Hargis, who lives south of Muldrow on 2047 Road, said a neighbor who operates a kennel not far from his residence has between 20 to 30 dogs which are keeping him and the neighbors awake at nights.

“The dogs start barking from 1 a.m. to daylight, sometimes non-stop for 10 hours,” Hargis said.

Hargis said there are around 15 other houses located in the vicinity of the noise level so he is not the only one who is affected by the noise.

“I've called law enforcement and I've spoken with the DA but nothing's being done,” Hargis said.

Jim Rogers, chairman of the Sequoyah County Board of Commissioners, informed Hargis he would have to visit with the state because there are no ordinances in rural areas particularly when it pertains to noise.

Hargis said he moved to Sequoyah County from California and is familiar with how laws work. He said he was planning to draft a petition and submit it to the state.

“I think he (neighbor) needs to do something to teach the dogs discipline,” Hargis said.

In other business, the commissioners approved the 2018 REAP Contract Closeout Certification for Districts 2 and 3.

They also approved a detention services agreement between Sequoyah Enterprises and Sequoyah County which pays $26 for each child involved.

Commissioners also approved a maintenance agreement between the Sequoyah County Sheriff's Office and Power Source to provide maintenance to the jail generator.

Under old business, no parties involved in a public hearing for a section line opening in District 3 attended the meeting and no action was taken.