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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Animal Care Advisory Committee - 07/16/2012wtmal Cara Serv1e City of Corpus MINUTES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Nueces County Public Health District Education Room, 2626 Holly Rd The Minutes for July 16th, 2012 Members Present: Cheryl Martinez, Harold Bennett, Barbara Beynon and Dr. Barbara Whitlock Members Absent: Heather Tarnoskf and Nina Sisley (The following staff members were present) Jesse Carreon, Cdr. Green and Steven Bly Guests: none Call to Order: Mr. Carreon called the meeting to order at 12:30 2. Discussion and possible Approval of Minutes from June 21 s, 2012 Ms. Martinez noted that she was abstaining from the approval due to the fact she wasn't swum in as a member yet. Ms. Beynon added that she had read them butwas not at the last meeting. Dr. Whitlock noted to amend the minutes to read under discussion and review of City Animal Controt pet registrations for the fees' to read $35 or $50 instead of $35.00. Mr. Bennett made a motion to approve the minutes, Dr, Whit €ock 2nd the motion all in favor motion passed. 3. Discussion and possible Approval of Absences from June 2151 , 2012 Dr. Whitlock noted that Ms. Person was absence for the last 2 months but now that she has resigned from the meeting to excuse those absences. Ms. Martinez 2 1d the motion to excuse Ms. Person absence, Ms, Martinez recommended Dr, Whitlock for chairman of the committee, Ms. Beynon 2 "d the motion all in favor motion passed. Dr. Whitlock made a motion for Ms. Martinez as vice chairman. Mr. Bennett 2nd the motion all in favor motion passed. 4. Discussion of Current Zoonosis Report Dr. Whitlock noted that the Zoonosis report was attached for viewing. Dr, Whitlock noted that there were no bats in the county for the month of June. Ms. Martinez noted there was on; Dr. Whitlock added that was for the year not the month. Dr. Whitlock asked if all bats were tested, Mr, Carreon replied yes even with no contact a report is done. Ms. Martinez asked if there was a quota that needed to be met. Mr. Carreon replied no but each individual bite case call is different; you have the officer that goes out and picks up the dog and take a report if it's not already been taken. Mr. Davila then takes care of the remainder and he is the only one in the office that does it. The average time for a bite case can be from 1 -3 hours. 5. Discussion of current Shelter Report Mr. Carreon informed the committee of the shelter numbers for June as follows; a total of 484 animals from the field; 765 animals dropped off for a totaf of 1,249; 2 relocated to the wild; 23 rescues; 41 adoptions; 78 return to owners;1 died in truck; 9 died in kennel; 5 Paws and Claws HW program; 974 euthanized for a total of 1,133 outgoing animals. 30 relocated; 21 missed memo and 67 bite cases for a total of 162 shelter animals. A total of 2,093 calls for the month of June with an average of 74 calls per day. Mr. Carreon added that he would look into the relocate of the dog, Mr. Carreon also added there was a total of 11 citations for failure to restrain, 15 citations failure to vaccinate; 14 failure to register and 1 at failure of care and keeping of animals; for a total of 31 citations. Ms. Beynon asked how long it takes for someone who receives a citation to hear from the court, Mr. Carreon replies that the citations need to be turned in as soon as possible, We get them turned in and depending on ho busy the co urt docket is. There are times to where we have an officer that needs to go depending on what the citation is for. It also depends on how busy the court docket is in how long it takes for the cltizen to go to court for the citation(s). Ms, Beynon asked about dangerous dog situations. Mr. Carreon replied that they have one at the shelter and are working with its owner; he has to improve several items at the home before the dog(s) are returned. Dr, Whitlock noted that with needing to replace Ms. Person and possibly another which position needs to be replaced; if it's at large or another position in the committee, It was decided after discussion that it would be an at large position, Discussion of Current Clinic Repo Ms. Carreon informed the committee that for the month of ,tune there was a total of 26 spay and neuters for the public and 19 shelter animals for a total of 45 . Dr. Whitlock noted that we are doing are best with the clinic, the transition has been difficult. Ms. Beynon asked if we were doing shelter animal surgeries but not general public. Dr. Whitlock replied that there are no surgeries being done at this time due to iicensing issues. It could be 2 weeks or more before we are able to do surgeries. Dr. Tristan had brought over some vot students that were assisting with the clinic. All animals are being vaccinated, Dr. Whitlock added that with the adoption program now we are doing away with the 10 day quarantine. In the first building they are already to go, with the 2 building the citizens can view them; they do have their vaccines but may not have surgery done yet. The goal is for all the animals to be vaccinated on incoming. Ms. Beynon asked what the vaccine was, Dr, Whitlock replied for bordatella which wili help to control any possible illness. Discussion review and possible recommendation for immediate release of puppies and kittens under ten weeks of age A general discussion was held on the possible recommendation for immediate release of puppies and kittens under ten weeks of age. It was decided with the committee and Mr. Carreon agreed this was a good idea. Ms, Beynon added that she felt it was better for the animals that may still be nursing to be with the momma dog and felt this was important that the momma dog would be allowed to come in with the babies; the committee briefly discussed this issue of babies and their momma dogs. Dr. Whitlock asked to change the wording to unaccompanied puppies and kittens by their mother less than ten weeks of age. The committee agreed with the change. Discussion, review and possible recommendation of City Animal Control pet registrations A general discussion was held on the City Animal Control pet registrations. The committee agreed to two prices, $35.00 or $50.00, that way in the event council feels the $50 is too high they have the $35.00 amount to go by. Ms. Beynon asked that the last meeting she was at we discussed to try and get a council members support before taking 4 to council. It was discussed that was for the breeders' permit and not the city registrations. Ms. Martinez added that the problem is the amount of puppies and kittens here and the disease coming in. Ms. Beynon asked what the disease instance has to do with city registration. Dr. Whitlock replied that if you control your population and the density of it. Ms. Beynon added that if people can't afford to vaccinate and we are going to tum around and triple of the cost of the city registration. The committee continued to discuss the price increase of the city registration, Ms. Beynon added that you will hear the people complain. Ms. Martinez replied that if it is enough then it probably won't pass. Ms. Martinez made a motion for unaltered animals pet registration increase to $50.00; if councli deems the price too high the fee of $35.00. Mr. Bennett 2nd the motion, 3 agreed, 1 opposed, motion passed. Ms. Martinez noted that we had Bark in the Park to raise funds for vaccines for the department; a total of $950.00 was raised that evening. Mr. Carreon added that there were no incidents of any kind with all the animals that were there which was very good, Ms. Martinez updated the committee in regards to the Pet Data. The cities of Irving. Dallas and Houston have been using this and very successful. We are waiting an the fee to utilize their servioes. Ms. Martinez added that she spoke with Pet Data and they were very helpful and courteous, they will also let people know when they need to renew. The cities that utilize Pet Data saw an increase in compliance. Ms. Martinez explained the process of utilizing Pet Data. The website is secure for people to use their credit when purchasing and for those who do not have a computer can still register by mail or come in to the facility. Ms. Martinez added that she gave Pet Data the numbers for the prior year and they go by the numbers purchased to submit a fee to utilize their services Mr. Bennett made a motion for staff to review and look into Pet Data for city registrations, Ms. Martinez 2m the motion all in favor motion passed S. Discussion, review and possible recommendation of the Raptor Prohibition The committee briefly discussed the recommendation on the Raptor Prohibition. Mr, Bennett made a motion to remove from this item from further discussion.. Ms. Martinez 2nd the motion all in favor motion passed. 9. Discussion, review and possible recommendation on the Breeders Permit ordinance Dr. Whitlock informed the committee and they agreed that after the last meeting they would concentrate on the City Pet Registration and come back to the breeder permit ordinance at later date. 11. Public Comments Cdr. Green wanted to say how pleased he was with what has been accomplished here at the facility. We also appreciate the work that PAAC has done for Animal Control. The media will be here tomorrow to view our new pet adoption area and procedures. Mr. Bennett asked that since we aren't doing surgeries because of the licensing issues would we able to farm the animals out to have this done. Mr. Bennett added that The Cattery is offering dogs under 30 Ibs they can be altered there. The shelter is offering doctors which will allow or whoever to bring these animals in for $10.00 and we are paying the difference, ff you call the Cattery schedule a time I will give you the voucher for the surgery for $10.00. Dr. Whitlock added that here other vets can come in and do the surgeries with their own controlled substance, The committee continued to discuss the surgeries with the Cattery. 12. Identify items to be placed on ne)4 agenda The committee wanted the following items to be placed on the agenda for the month of August 2012. Discussion, review and possible recommendation of the City Animal Control pet registrations and discussion review and possible recommendation for immediate release of puppies and kittens less than 10 weeks of age. 14. Adjournment Ms Martfnez made a motion to adjourn, Ms. Beynon 2 11 d the motion all in favor motion passed. 1:39 pm Laura E. Robinson, DVM, MS Dawn Viebrock - Zoonosis Control Specialist Lefty Tamayo - Public Health and Prevention Specialist TEXAS U�p� €e�iter3i jf t St3[i? }•is�11715et+e:t 601 W. Sesame Drive Harlingen, Texas 78550 Office: (956) 444 -3212 FAX: (956) 444 -3216 I HEALTH SERVICE REGION 11 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER 20121 :,. JAN a. W J Cases by Species MAY Hidalgo County and one northern yellow bat from RABIES REPORT Cameron County. Two decomposed dogs a nd one de- 2 012 2011 2010 JANUARY 4 0 2 FEBRUARY 3 0 3 MARCH 2 2 5 APRIL 1 1 9 MAY 3 2 2 JUNE 2 1 0 JULY 3 1 1 TOTAL 18 7 22 2012 RABIES CASES McMullen Live Qa[c� bee R9#vgio Webb fm Duval Zapata JiMI., Brooks Starr S.en Patricia � Nuaces Kandy During the month of July, there were three rabid bats JAN FEB reported in Region 11: two southern yellow bats from Cases by Species MAY Hidalgo County and one northern yellow bat from i Horse -1 Cameron County. Two decomposed dogs a nd one de- A Bat -17 composed bat were also investigated. Both of the dogs BAT -1 had been deceased for several days and were unable to (symbols for two bats overlap in Hidalgo county) be tested for rabies. OTHER RESULTS JULY CASES 1 . CASE# DATE COUNTY SPECIES DATE COUNTY SPECIES RESULTS 16 7118112 Hidalgo S. yellow bat 7117112 San Patricio Bat Decomposed 17 7120112 Hidalgo S. yellow bat 7120112 Jim Wells Dog Decomposed 18 7130112 Cameron N. yellow bat 7124112 Hidalgo Dog Decomposed CCCCCCCCCCCCCGGCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC >7» »» ? » »`�' 1r r s » ?»> » » »i >:»» DSHS LABORATORY- CONFIRMED RABID ANIMALS HEALTH SERVICE REGION 11- 2012 COUNTY JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL TOTAL BEE BAT -1 1 CAMERON BAT -1 BAT -1 BAT -1 BAT -1 4 HIDALGO BAT -2 BAT -1 BAT -2 BAT -2 7 N U EC E8 BAT -1 1 WEBB BAT -1 BAT -1 BAT -1 3 WiLLACY BAT -1 1 ZAPATA HORSE -1 1 TOTAL 4 3 2 1 3 2 3 18 VISIT US: www.dshs.state.tK.us/reqion1 11servicesizoonosla.shtm Publication #57 -10768 ZOO NOSIS CONTROL HSR 11 PAGE 2 JULY 2012 TEXAS WE_ S_ T NILE VI R_ US (WNV) UPDATE As of July 30, a total of 145 West Nile (WN) virus- relatea ninesses naa peen reportea In i exas residents during 2012: 93 cases of WN neurological disease (WNND) and 52 cases of WN fever; two fatalities had been reported. Counties reporting WNND cases included Bell, Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Grayson, Harris, Hays, Johnson, Kaufman, Liberty, McLennan, Tarrant, Travis, Williamson, and Zavala. Counties reporting WN fever cases included Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Henderson, Montgomery, Randall, and Tarrant. Three horses had been reported with WN neurological disease, one each from Brazoria, Collin and Parker counties. Numerous WNV positive mosquito pools had been identified, with Brazoria, Brazos, Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, El Paso, Fort Bend, Harris, Jefferson, Montgomery, Nueces, Tarrant, Travis and Wichita counties reporting at least one positive mosquito pool. Additional information regarding WNV activity in Texas is available at www.dshs.state.tx.us /idcu/ diseaselarboviral /westNiie /. Maps showing reported arboviral activity in the United States can be found at http: / /diseasemaps.usgs.gov/ iindex.html. ACO TRAINING COURSE An Animal Control Officer Training Course is scheduled from 1 pm September 26 through noon on September 28 in Cameron County. Registration deadline - is August- 1- 0t"rrd -seathg4s-iin ifed.-T-he - - -- cost for attending the course is $75 per student. The application form is attached. Please submit a COMPLETE registration form for each student to the Zoonosis Control office in Harlingen. Information on how to submit payment will be provided in the acceptance letter. If you have any questions, please call Letty Tamayo at (956) 444 -3212. CCCCCCC<CCCCCCCCC » » »» » > » »» ACO TRAINING MANUAL The DSHS Animal Control Officer (ACO) Training Manual was updated in September ;; , ,_ . A 2011 to include the law revisionsa from Legislative session and other changes pertinent to animal control. The manual is available online in the "Officer Training" section at www.texasaco.org, or copies are available from the Regional Zoonosis Control office for $40. ACO training course students will be tested over the material contained in the DSHS ACO Training Manual and should study the entire manual thoroughly before attending a course. Please call Letty Tamayo at (956) 444 -3212 if you wish to purchase a manual. CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC »»> %> » » »> >.� »�i:*�r;> >7 >>5>�i >�>7 According to the World Rabies Day website ( www. worldrabiesday. org/ ENIWorld _Rabies_Day_Mission.htm1), "Rabies in humans is 100% preventable through prompt appropriate medical care. Yet, more than 55,000 people, mostly in Africa and Asia, die from rabies every year - a rate of one person every ten minutes. The most important global source of rabies in humans is from uncontrolled rabies in dogs. Children are often at greatest risk from rabies. They are more likely to be bitten by dogs, and are also more likely to be severely exposed through multiple bites in high -risk sites on the body. Severe exposures make it more difficult to prevent rabies unless access to good medical care is immediately available. This major source of rabies in humans can be eliminated through ensuring adequate animal vaccination and control, educating those at risk, and enhancing access of those bitten to appropriate medical care." Join us in promoting rabies prevention awareness and education by Working Together to Make Rabies History! More information on World Rabies Day activities can be found at www.cdc.gov /worldrabiesday /. Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Zoonosis Control (ZC) Animal Control Officer (ACO) Basic Training Course Application to Attend . Enrollment based on space availability. Course date you would like to attend: September 26- 28.2012 (Please Print Clearly) Name (Mr., Mrs., Ms.) Animal Control /Shelter Agency Name Mailing Address (Street or PO Box) F9 City (Please provide the address where course information /materials and test results should be sent.) Phone Number Email Supervisor's Signature: Mail to: Texas Department of State Health Services Zoonosis Control 601 West Sesame Drive Harlingen, Texas 78550 County Fax Zip Date; Cost of attending a course is $75.00. Information on how to submit payment will be provided by the Zoonosis Control Regional office. Do not send payment with this application. OR FAX to: (956) 444 -3216 For more information call: (956) 444 -3212 Students will be tested over the material contained in the DSHS Animal Control Officer Training Manual: Students should study the .entire manual thoroughly rior to attending a course. Contact your Zoonosis Control Regional office or hftp:/ITexasZoonosis.org for further information on the manual and how to obtain a copy. KA 1ACOTRATM AA Access Application\ACOAPP01 far basic 2008.DOC 5120106 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER TRAINING MANUAL ORDER FORM The Animal Control Officer Training Manual is available through the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The manual contains a basic course section, plus various state laws relating to animals. The manual is intended as a study guide for students attending a basic training course and as a reference manual for animal control agencies. Students attending an animal control officer basic course will be tested on the material presented in the manual. Therefore, it is highly recommended that students study the manual thoroughly before attending a course. Each manual costs $40.00. (A 3 -ring binder is not included; however, the manual is 3- hole punched and ready for insertion in a 1% -inch binder of your choice.) Make checks or money orders payable to the Texas Department of State Health Services and mail it with the following farm to the local DSHS Zoonosis Control Regional Office covering your county: Texas Department of State Health Services Zoonosis Control 601 West Sesame Drive Harlingen, Texas 78550 Telephone: (956) 444 -3212 (Complete, detach, and submit the following form with your check.) Send Animal Control Officer Training Manual(s) to: (Please Print or Type) Agency or Individual Date of Order Mailing Address Delivery Address (NO Post Office Boxes) City County State Zip Code L� Contact Person Area Code & Phone Number Training Manual(s) X $40.00 each = $ (Check or Money Order Enclosed) Manual order form 214108 City of Corpus Christi Animal Care and Control Services MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT Total Cases by Activity & Species e- Ivf Dog Dogs Cats - - -- - - - - # —� 0 � Other #— % -- Total by —% Known Animal Restrained on Property ' 0 0 0 Known Animal Roaming :..13. .. WIN — .., -. ..... .... �e - � - -_ 'n J4 _S'•`- Picked up by ACS Officers 4 196 80 51 327 0 Dropped off 0 212 270 8 490 39 Total Incomt Animals 1 408 49.94% 350 42.84% 59 7,22 817 900.00% f r 900.00% =, Relocated to Wild 0 0 11 11 1.22 % Rescued 7 0 2 9 1.00% Adopted 26 12 1 39 4.33% Returned to Owner 48 4 0 52 5.78% Wildlife Rehabilitation 0 0 Paws & Claws Heartworm 0 0 Program Animal Died in Truck 0 0 0 Animal Died in Kennel 2 0 1 3 25.00% Euthanized 371 367 48 786 81.72% Total Ou!g oing Animals 454 50.44% 383 42.56% 63 7.00% 900 100.00% 77M 'ff�Cx, �:_:, 5 i hh i i, #"'�{ i �r .r rs 4 ■� i y - _ - �fJ�� Relocated within Facilit 8 5 0 5 4.24% Missing Memo 0 9 Bite Cases 26 4 9 39 33.05% Total Kennel Animals 8 6.78% 14 17.86% 0 0.00% 118 900.00% VIOLATION SUMMARY Failure to restrain - 5 Failure to vaccinate - 13 Failure to register - 12 TOTAL - 31 1TEhl�;$E�? r �. _.�� Jt �E;s { !(Y u ' } ��} t ����• J Type Dog Cat Other Total Known Animal Restrained on Property 0 0 0 0 Known Animal Roaming 0 0 0 0 Unknown Animal Restrained on Property 26 4 9 39 Unknown Animal Roaming 0 0 0 0 Total Site Cases 26 4 9 39 r �. _.�� Jt �E;s { !(Y u ' } ��} t ����• J Type [.- _��T�4,SC����_ - .. �I�l.'� :_1�1.T - 1 i ? 3 '' s�iV�,�;�Ni!"'� � �_ of Procedure by Species & Ownership Do 9 Cat Other Care Total b Owner Neuter Spay Neuter Spay # % General Public/Pet Owners 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00% Shelter Animals 6 5 0 2 0 13 100.00% Totals by Species/Surgery SpecieslSur 6 5 0 2 0 93 900.00% I LS �i1 11IF± Dog Cat I Other I Total IDailyAvy.1 Totals 1 1245 1 210 1 488 1 1,943 1 63 Chapter 2 Administration Article IV Division 1 Sec. 2 -60 -64 Chapter 6 Animal Care And Animal Control Division 8. Animal Control Advisory Committee See 2 -115 -116 In response to several questions that have arisen over the last year regarding the Animal Control _. Adyism Com* Witte_ Be r l_ pa ve- matedthe-attached. sybnopsis_of#he-rules.Althou have shared #his __ - - - -- with legal and the City Secretary's Office please do not consider this to be definitive. I intend only to make it easy for us to answer the simple questions. Anytime clarification is needed, legal is available to us, • Animal Control Advisory Committee consists of 7 members. • The members include: I veterinarian 2 Iocal Animal Welfare organizations (At Ieast one must operate as a shelter) 4 Representing the community at large • Terms last for 3 years. • Each member serves until their successor is appointed and qualified • Each member shall be a resident of the City of Corpus Christi • The City Manager (or Representative), Director of the Health Department (or Representative) and the Animal Control Supervisor serve as ex officio members without vote. • Officers: Chair and Vice Chair: Following the yearly appointment of new members, the Committee shall meet and at its earliest convenience by majority vote elect a Chair (Presides over meetings) and a Vice Chair (Presides in Chairs absence) The Director of the Health Department (or designee) shall serve as the secretary. Responsibilities of the Secretary: Send notices for the meetings Keep and preserve the. minutes Retain all documents filed with the Committee Advise and consult with City official as to the Committees work and recommendations Assist the Committee and Subcommittees in planning and coordinating its programs Perform other such duties that may be of assistance to the Committee A copy of the minutes shall be sent to all members Subcommittees: Appointed only from among the current members Established by the Chair with the approval of the Committee Chapter 2 Administration Article IV Division 1 Sec. 2-60 -64 Chapter 6 Animal Care And Animal Control Division 8. Animal Control Advisory Committee Sec 2 -115 -116 • Meetings: I in e comml ee s a Shall meet at the call of the Chair, or Shall meet on the call of a majority of its members • The Committee: Shall adopt its own rules of procedure of notice of meetings and conduct thereof Four members constitute a quorum • Purpose and Duties of the Committee: The Committee shall advise the City Council and City Manager about all aspects of Animal Control including fees, staffing, ordinances, procedures and policies and facilities. Jurisdiction and actions of the Committee is advisory only. • Specific tasks of the committee: Acquaint itself with the animal control needs and problems of the community, and: The City's animal ordinances and regulations The details of operations of the division, and community animal facilities such as pounds and shelters. Develop recommendations to meet community needs in this area and to improve the City's animal control program. Cultivate public knowledge, understanding and acceptance of the need for the services offered by the Animal Control Division and the ordinances and regulations it enforces. Provide a public forum for discussion of animal control needs and services and for hearing public complaints, inquiries or praise about such services. Absences Unexcused absences from more than 25% of regularly scheduled meetings during a term year shall result in an automatic vacancy That vacancy shall promptly be reported to the City Council An absence is unexcused unless excused by the`board for good cause, no later than the next meeting after the absence • http: / /www.oag. state .tx.us /otaen /o.q training.shtml