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ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
City f Minutes of Regular Monthly Meeting of September 10, 1992
ry Administrative Conference Room - 1702 Horne Rd.
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MEI�l�RESENT: Fred Greenburg, Chairman; Michael Hughes, D.V.M. ;
Mary V. Penuel; Leo Luna
MEMBERS ABSENT: Larry French; Cissi Sweeney; Richard A. Schafer,
D.V.M. , Vice Chairman LL
STAFF PRESENT: Dr. Sisley; Cynthia Hillen; Jeff Beynon 1 /✓
GUESTS PRESENT: None
CALL TO ORDER: By Mr. Greenburg at 2 : 00 p.m. July minutes approved.
ATTENDANCE REVIEW: All in good standing.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Statistics for FY 91-92 : Increases in almost
everything except the number of bite case investigations--primarily
because better case screening is being done over phone; the number of
cats brought into facility decreased--but the number handled in the
field increased; the number of animals impounded and dogs licensed
increased; there was a major increase (17%) in the number of calls.
Animal Control came in under budget on expenditures and over estimate on
revenue. Statistics for August: Revenue is down; the number of calls
is up. Veterinarians were mailed Letters notifying them of ordinance
change in which they must send in license information within 30 days to
be allowed the $1 rebate; initially they will be given a 90 day grace
period. Rabies status: There have been 76 cases in South Texas to date;
a rabid bat was found in the Up River Road area--a dog that may have
been exposed had a good vaccination history was reboostered and put
under observation. Dead animals are still being picked up on Sundays on
a trial basis. (2) ACOs have been injured (1 is on light duty due to an
on the job vehicle accident and the other will soon have surgery due to
an off-duty injury) ; Dispatcher is back from sick leave. (2) new kennel
employees have been hired--both are experienced. A new store called
PETsMART will be permitted to sell fish; they will do grooming and have
an animal wellness program; they will allow organizations such as Lost
Pet Hotline to sell animals on a consignment basis. Birds are being
sold at flea markets with permits. Sometime within the next 2 years,
all parrots will have to have a band put on at birth and can be imported
only for breeding. A rodeo will be permitted for Bayfest--Dr. Martin
Frey will be on call.
CONTINUING BUSINESS: Mr. Greenburg saw the City Manager, but he was too
busy to discuss dead animal pickup issue. A few stores are selling
weakly venomous insects such as scorpions--Mr. Beynon will check with
the Legal Dept. as to the City's liability. It would be necessary for
Mr. Beynon to take a class to identify the insects.
NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Luna spoke to the Committee about his changing work
hours. Motion approved to change meetings to 2:30 p.m.
DISCUSSION: Rabies treatment for humans was discussed.
ADJOURNMENT: At 2 :38 p.m. Next meeting 9/10/92 at 2 :30 p.m.