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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Animal Care Advisory Committee - 02/21/2013MINUTES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Nueces County Public Health District Education Room, 2626 Holly Rd The Minutes for Februaiv 21, 2013 Members Present: Laina Schonefeld, Cheryl Martinez, Barbara Benvon, and Dr. Barbara Whitlock Members Absent: Dr. Nina Sislev, Heather Tarnoski and Harold Beiuiett Citv Staff: Kellie Ramos, Buck Brice, Steven BIN Daiuii Alcantara, and Dr. Melissa Draper Guests: Meagan Wiiui, Caitlin Dixon, Jennifer Vega Martinez, and Candi Jenrette 1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Dr. Barbara Whitlock at 12:36 p.m. 2. Discussion and possible Approval of Minutes from January 17, 2013 Corrections needed were as follows: Absences to be added were Heather Tarmski and Harold Bemrett. On Public Comments continue to use Jemrifer Martinez instead of Ms. Martinez so as not to confuse her with Cheryl Martinez. Item 3 on the first page change removed to ex- officiary. Cheryl Martinez moved to approve the minutes and Barbara Beni 2 nd the motion, all were in favor and the motion was passed. 3. Discussion and possible Approval of Absences from January 17, 2013 A discussion was held about the absences of Dr. Nina Sislev on Januaiv 17, 2013. Dr. Whitlock said that Dr. Nina Sisley was absent from: June, July, August, October, November, and December meetings. Dr. Whitlock asked who was in favor of excusing her absences for the listed months: 0 were in favor. Dr. Whitlock asked who were in favor of not excusing all the absences: 6 were in favor. Cheryl Martinez moved to have Dr. Nina Sisley moved to ex- offrciaiv and Harold Bemrett 2 "" the motion, all were in favor. 4. Discussion of the Current Zoonosis Report Dr. Whitlock informed the committee that there was 50 percent fewer animals submitted and there were no cases of rabies in Region 11. 5. Discussion of Current Shelter Report Please see attached form for the Shelter Report. 6. Clinic Report Please see attached form for the Clinic Report. 7. Discussion, review and possible recommendation for Sterilization Voucher on Return to Owners and Impound Fees. A general discussion was held about sterilizing Return to Owner pets and Impound Fees. Brace Brice suggested simplifying the fee structure. Dr. Whitlock moved to table the discussion. 8. Discussion, review and possible recommendation for a Feral Cat Colony Ordinance. A general discussion was held about a Feral Cat Colony Ordinance. Items discussed were density, zoning, 10 free roaming cats including caretakers, how many colonies per caretakers, how many in a colony, definition of nuisance and what a property owner /tenants can do if the cats become a nuisance. 9. Discussion, review and possible recommendation of update clone by staff on PetData. A general discussion was held about PetData. Steven Bly said there would be a meeting on January 22, 2013with upper management and PetData to discuss the seivices provided and the fee. 10. Public Comments Jennifer Vega Martinez wants to know why Animal Control Officers cannot use video /photos that a civilian has. Buck Brice gave her card to call him in reference to this matter. It was not a matter for the board. Ms. Jennifer Martinez wanted to know the policy on how long it takes a person to comply and how long they are given to comply. Jesse Carreon said it is a case by case. Ms. Jennifer Martinez wanted to know why a person has to be given time to comply. Cheryl Martinez told her that was not a question for the advisory. Caitlin Dixon: If someone brings in an animal for a vaccination clinic do we ask them to spay /neuter (no)? Is there an owner surrender fee (no)? What`s the criteria for being adoptable (it varies, no set rules, 3 people who interact with pets, assessed by a trainer, see how many does with other animals)? Is that person educated with animal behavior (hands on every day)? Who officially makes the decisions (staff, PAAC representatives)? How many Animal Control Officers are staffed (18)? They go out on calls (majority work in the facility)? Is there any education program for the public (free training once a month), but as far as spay /neuter (the position was cut)? Candi Jennette: How is it euthanasia done (intravaneously)? With what (sodium pentobarbital)? Is it quick (yes)? Are the numbers available (yes)? Are they compiled monthly (yes)? Where are animals disposed (Cefe Landfill)? Poor customer seivice (Jesse said they can talk after the meeting). Jennifer Vega Martinez: It does not state in the ordinance that if you feed an animal for 3 days you are the owner. She would like for it to be more specific (the ordinance states upon immediately feeding an animal it is yours). 11. Identifv items to be nlaced on next agenda The committee wanted the following items on the agenda for the month of Febuary 2013. Discussion, review and possible recommendation for a feral cat ordinance. Discussion, review, and possible recommendation for fee structure. Discussion and review November 2012 clinic numbers. Discussion, review and possible recommendation for leg traps. Discussion, review and possible recommendation on applications for Community at Large. 12. Adjournment Cheryl Martinez moved to adjourn the meeting, Harold Bennett 2" d the motion. All were in favor and the motion was passed. Meeting was adjourned at 1:42 p.m.