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CITY ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District
Administration Conference Room, 1702 Horne Road
April 13, 2000
Members resent: Dr. Steve Lee, Denny Bales, Ben McDonald, Ada Goodman
Members Absent: Drew Reining
Staff Present: Dr. Nina M. Sisley, Roger Barker, Jeff Beynon
Guests: Judi Sisson
Call to r: Dr. Steve Lee called the meeting to order at 12:33 p.m. The minutes for
February 10`h and March 9`h meetings were approved as written.
Attendance Review:, Dr. Sisley went over the attendance sheet with the committee. The
board excused Dr. Lee, Ben McDonald and Ada Goodin 's March absences.
Supervisor's Report: Jeff Beynon gave the March report. Jeff indicated that the numbers
are starting to climb due to nice weather we are experiencing. Distemper dogs from owned
animals maybe due to'a light winter. Donations are going up and adoptions and redemptions
remain the same. Jeff indicated that they are seeing a lot of baby opossums and 3 big pigs
were adopted.
Rabies Rep2rt. Given by Jeff Beynon. There were 7 positive cases reported in arch, all in
bats. Three cases were reported from ebb County. Jeff indicated to the board that now is a
good time to be on the lookout for bats.
New si es : Ben McDonald mentioned that his term will be expiring on May 31, 2000. He
informed a board members that he will not be seeking reappointment. Dr. Sisley informed
the board members that AnimalNector Control are on the City's Bond Proposal for a new
facility along with a new roof for the Health Department. Dr. Sisley mentioned to the board
members that there will be open community meetings regarding the City's Bond Package. The
next meetings will be held on April 27, 2000 at Grant Middle School, May 17, 2000 at Flour
luff High School and May 27, 2000 at the Bayfront Auditorium.
A iou a : The meeting adjourned at 12:50 p.m. The next meeting wiII be held Thursday,
May 11, 2000, at 12:30 p. . in the Administration Conference Room of the Health
Department, 1702 Home Road.