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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Animal Care Advisory Committee - 11/15/2007 panes car.s.r,rtc% City of �r Corpus Chnsti w� City o! orpua Ct>riatl MINUTES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRIST[ ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 1� 1 Nueces County Public Health District Education Room,2626 Holly Rd The Minutes for November 151h, 2007 Members Present: Dr William Watson„ Bill Schroeder, Dr. John Buckley, Pam Rhyner, Kendal Keyes and Sharon Massad Members Absent: Paul Reynolds Staff Present: Kelli Copeland,Margie Rose, Roberta Staff Absent: none Guests: 1. Call to order: Dr,Walson,Chairman,12:35pm . Approval of October 1 Bib,2007 Minutes Dr.Buckley made a motion approve the minutes with the following amendment,Ms.Massad 2nd the motion all in favor motion passed. It reads as Mr.Reynolds made a motion to adjourn,Dr.Buckley 2nd the motion and all in favor,motion passed.It should read;Ms.Rhyner made a motion to adjourn,Ms.Massad 2nd the motion all in favor motion passed„ . Approval of Absences for October 18th,2007 Ms.Rhyner made a motion to approve Ms.Keyes and Dr, uckley's absence,„Ms, Massad 2nd the motion,all in favor motion passed. . Zoonosis Report The Zoonosis Report was attached for viewing. Dr. Buckley pointed out that there was a bat picked up on the Del Mar College Campus that was positive.Ms.Copeland added that there was no human contact there was only contact with a cat.There was concern because of how lbw the,bat was. Ms. Copeland also added that it's better to have a bat then a skunk or canine;with those species it is more likely to have a path. Ms.Copeland informed the commiftee committee about the Callalen cat situation.There was one that was quarantined which will be released soon and the rest were euthanized. . Staff Rego rt Introduction of Manggement Assistant Ms.Copeland introduced Roberta Ortiz,Sr. Management Assistant. Ms.Ortiz was transferred over from another department within the City. Animal Control Advisory,Committee Meeting December 13'" 2007 a � Ms. Copeland apologized to the committee that she had intended the Rules for the Committee to be in this months meeting;that it will be ready for the next meeting. Ms.Copeland announced that Mr. Luna has accepted a new position with the Police Department as their Safety Coordination Officer and at this time Ms. Priscilla Casas is Acting Kennel Master until one is selected. Ms. Copeland went over the hand out for the Monthly Numbers for the Shelter. Dr.Watson asked if the citizens will have the shots or being altered done at the facility. Ms. Copeland replied that legal advised the citizen still has the right to go to their own veterinarian of choice. Spay/Neuter Clinic Ms. Copeland announced that Ms. Mary Meyers Guzman was selected as a Veterinarian Technician. Ms.Copeland pointed out that the Shot Clinic on Mondays has been a great success. The hours are from 2 —5 and it is non-stop. The citizens are arriving early to get in line;they have been patient in the process. Ms.Copeland also added that the Spay/Neutered has increased;we are currently doing 12 a day. Ms. Copeland added that at this time she does not want to overload the clinic,they are able to assist with animals that come in injured. Dr. Buckley asked what happens if an animal comes in that is a"show dog"that is required to be altered. Ms. Copeland replied that there is an exception in the ordinance and needs verification of being shown in the last year.This would apply only to the 15'and 2rd impoundment. Ms. Rhyner inquired if there was a breakdown of cats and dogs on how many were altered. Ms. Copeland replied that it has been an even split,there are some days where there are more dogs then cats. Ms. Copeland also pointed out that there are more spays coming in then ones for neutered. Ms.Copeland advised the committee at this time we are having a problem with fleas and ticks,primarily ticks. We are using the chemical Tengard. Ms. Copeland added that she has contacted Texas ABM,a doctor of Etymology Department who is working with us on coming up with a combination of chemicals to rotate with the spraying. Ms.Copeland also added that there's a dip tank however the City does not allow us to use it because of chemicals go into the waste water. Ms. Copeland we will be asking the City if we can tear it down and use another procedure so the animals can be dipped without it interfering in the water system. Ms.Copeland informed the committee that the Parvo is under control;since we do hold the animals longer with our new adoption processes felt this was part of the reason it happened. Dr. Buckley asked what was used. Ms.Copeland explained the process of the quarantine of animals to be adopted. Ms.Copeland added that when a set of animals go out from quarantine,we will let it sit for a few days before putting more in. Dr. Buckley asked about sealing the cement. Ms.Copeland replied that the cinder block is painted with an epoxy,the cement is not. Ms. Massad inquired of the possibility of having your own waste water system. Ms.Copeland replied it would be to expensive,overall it would not be cost effective. Ms. Keyes'pointed out that the last time she was in the facility she was reading our"Wish List"and had noticed there was no bandana's on it. Ms. Keyes'felt that when the animals have bandanas on they tend to get adopted more. Dr. Buckley also asked if the facility were accepting old pill bottles. Ms.Copeland replied yes for the clinic. Ms.Copeland added that the customers are excited about when they adopt the pet comes out with shots and altered. Animal Control Advi oty Committee Meeling December 13" 2007 M, Ms. Keyes said she had a friend when on her way to work came across a pack of dogs fighting and coming towards her. The friend called the non-emergency police number,they told her to call Animal Control,but didn't have anything to write with and felt frustrated about the whole thing. Ms. Copeland replied that we are working on partnership agreements with the Call Center and the Police Department. When the Police Department gets calls on aggressive animals usually notify us right away,not sure what happened because of not knowing whom she was talking to.Ms. Copeland added that we are working on these processes. 6. New Business No New Business. 7. Old Business Ms. Copeland informed the committee starting next month there will be a report attached with the agenda. Dr.Watson informed the committee that due to the Christmas Holiday felt it was best to have the meeting on December 13t'. 8. Public Comments Ms.Windland talked about a neighbor's dog that was picked up and in the process a note was left on her door because they thought it was mine because it was on my porch. I came up to the facility to clear things up but at the same time my son was horrified to know that the dog could be put down. Ms.Windland stated that she was trying to find someone that would adopt since she already had her own animals. Ms.Windland was astonished when she came to the facility to see the animals at the amount of dogs that are euthanized, people not being responsible pet owners.Ms.Windland asked many quarantine areas are there? Ms. Copeland replied not many;there are 118 kennels,they are broken down due to size,sex, Bite Case, Administrative Held and Adoption. Ms.Copeland added that the quarantine procedure for adoptions is new. Ms.Windland inquired if a dog is not claimed after 3 days by its owner what is available. Ms. Copeland replied that any of them are adoptable. Ms.Windland also stated it was great to see the dogs off of the cement with the beds and asked if this was promoted. Ms.Copeland replied yes but it didn't take off at first, one of our employees did the first one. At the opening of our SIN Clinic people saw the plaque and wanted to do this too. There is one placed in the memory of Dr. Marvin Pigott. Pepsi has donated what is being used for beds;there is a big process in the cleaning of them.Ms. Massad pointed out that there are some cats that are too wild for the adoption program. 9. Adiournment Mr.Reynolds made a motion to adjourn,Dr.Buckley 2rid the motion and all were in favor,motion passed. 1:30p.m. Animal Coniml Advisory Committee Afeefing December 13'x,2007