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ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Nueces County Public Health District
Education Room, 2626 Holly Rd
The Minutes for April 15th, 2010
MernbersPresent: Dr.Watson,Cheryl Martinez,Samantha Person,Dr.Buckley,Bill Schroeder and Helene Sterbach
Members Absent: Barbara Beynon
Staff Present: Cindy Ramos,Mike Hacker
Staff Absent: Kelli Copeland
Guests:
1. Call to Order:
Dr.Watson called the meeting to order at 12:30.
A. Dr.Watson noted that everyone was present for the meeting for the exception of Ms,Beynon,
2. Discussion and possible Approval of Minutes from March 18th,2010
Ms.Martinez made a motion to approve the minutes.Mr.Schroeder 2nd the motion all in favor motion passed.
3. Discussion and possible Anaroval of Absences from March 18th,2010
Ms.Martinez made a motion to approve the absence of Dr.Buckley,Mr. Schroeder 2nd the motion all in favor motion passed,
4. Discussion of Month!yftorts
A. Zoongsis,Repo
Dr.Watson informed the committee that the Zoonosis.Report was attached for viewing
Ms. Ramos informed the committee that she was sitting in for Ms. Copeland for today's meeting and she had not review the
Zoonosis Report herself. The committee read over the report but no comments were made,
Dr.Watson asked if we were doing anything for Pet Week this year. Ms. Ramos replied yes, for the City Registration tags they
are no charge when they are altered and$5.00 if they are not.
B. Shelter Report
Ms. Ramos informed the committee of the total numbers for the shelter. The incoming animals were 873 which Is up from last
year. The total for the outgoing animals were 573 euthanized,61 adoptions and 63 return to owners. The adoption and return to
owner rate was up from last year and the euthanasia rate was down. The bite cases were a total of 98,which is up from the 59
for last year.
Animal Control Advisory Committee Meeting April 15"', 2010
Mr. Schroeder asked what the Uknown restraint and unknown restraint, what is the difference between the 2. Ms. Martinez
added that it was probably spelled wrong. Ms. Martinez asked what the known restrained is. Ms. Ramos replied that it should
probably be just restrained.Which of can the animal was confined at the time of the bite as opposed to being loose.
C. Clinic Report
Ms.Ramos informed the committee there was a total of 72 animals for surgery in the month of March.
Dr. Watson asked if Dr. House was of to be out. Ms. Ramos replied that for this on we will be having all of our
vaccinafion clinics and scheduled surgery days for the rest of this month.
Dr. Buckley asked if Dr. House leaving us. Ms. Ramos replied no not now;he had taken some time off last month which helped
balance the budget for the clinic.
5. Public Comments
No public comments.
6. Identify items to be placed on next agenda
Dr. Buckley wanted to discuss that he and Dr. Watson are terming out from the committee. Dr. Watson added that Cheryl
Martinez is eligible for reappointment if interested.
Dr. Buckley pointed that his does expire in June, and wanted to add that he will be leaving the committee in June regardless,so
next month will be his last meeting. Dr. Watson added that you can be on the board for 6 years; if you leave for a 1 year then
you can come back to reapply for the board.
Ms.Martinez made note that this was only her 3'd year.
7. AdIo urn men
Mr.Schroeder made a motion to adjourn,Ms.Martinez 2nd the motion all in favor motion passed.
Anitnal Control Advisory Committee Meeting April 15", 2010