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CITY ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health Department
Administrative Conference Room, 1702 Horne Road
July 11, 1999
Members Present: Ben McDonald, Denny Bales, Dr. Steve Lee, Barbara Airheart, Drew Reining
Members Absent: Pamela Hoge-Smith, D.V.M., Ada Goodman
Staff Present: Dr. Nina M. Sisley, Roger Barker and Jeff Beynon
Call to Order: Dr. Steve Lee called the meeting to order at 12:40 p.m. A motion to approve
the June 10, 1999 minutes was called. The motion was seconded and approved.
Attendance Review: Drew Reining was not present at the June Advisory Committee Meeting.
A motion to approve her absence was called. The motion was seconded and approved. Dr. Sisley
checked the attendance sheet and everyone is in good standing.
Supervisor's Report: June report was given by Jeff Beynon. The number of dog bites reported
has decreased due to dogs finishing nursing their offspring. Adoptions and reclamation have
increased this month. Jeff mentioned that Parvo is showing up in the kennels especially in the
young. Possums have decreased due to gardens being dried up. However, with all the rain we
have had these past weeks we night see the possums coming back out.
Rabies Report: Given by Jeff Beynon, Animal Control Supervisor. Only one rabies case was
reported in June in Cameron County from a bat. Jeff also mentioned that the rabies drop for
Texas has been funded but the drop for Central Texas was not funded.
New Business: The committee discussed the need for a new Animal Control Facility. Dr. Sisley
mentioned that the City Council was aware of the need for the new facility. The Council will
approve the 1999-2000 budget by the end of the month. The next City Council meeting will be
on Tuesday, July 13th at 2:00 p.m. The Board asked Dr. Sisley if she thought they should attend
the City Council meeting. Dr. Sisley mentioned that it certainly wouldn't hurt but she did not
think it would make a significant difference. Dr. Sisley also spoke to the Advisory Board
regarding the budget cuts. The hurricane pamphlets are available and will be passed out at the
next Advisory Board meeting. The Advisory Board decided not to take a break since the May
meeting had been cancelled. Denny Bales mentioned that he would like to obtain a copy of the
Capital improvement Plan.
Adiournment: The meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m. The next meeting will be held Thursday,
August 12, 1999, at 12:30 p.m. in the Administration Conference Room of the Health
Department, 1702 Horne Road.