Do you have chickens and live in the city of Dunkirk? City officials want to let you know, that’s a no-no.

During this week’s City Council meeting, Fourth Ward Councilwoman Nancy Nichols noted a Middle Road resident went outside her house at 6 a.m. and saw seven chickens on her property that weren’t hers. “She was just scared beside herself,” said Nichols.

Glenn Christner, Dunkirk Code Enforcement Officer, advised residents who have complaints to call his office. “Farm animals are not permitted in any zone in the city and that includes chickens,” he said.

In other business, First Ward Councilman Don Williams Jr. asked about removing barriers near Lake Front Boulevard and Ocelot Street and Serval Street to ease traffic congestion. Public Works Director Randy Woodbury said it sounds like a good idea and he would look into it.

During the business portion of the meeting, the City Council approved a request by Black In Action to use music and speakers to relay “valuable community information” at an event to be held for youth and families at Washington Park Aug. 15, from 2-6 p.m. as well as a request by Suzett Bautista to use speakers for a birthday party at Hose 4 Pavilion on Aug. 9. Councilman[-at-Large Paul VanDenVouver said if it gets too loud, nearby residents should contact the police department. Police Chief David Ortolano agreed and said an officer will make a judgment call and ask the music be turned down if necessary.

A public hearing was set for Aug. 18 at 5:20 p.m. on a proposal to lower the speed limit to 15 miles an hour near Wright Park and School #7.