HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Animal Care Advisory Committee - 04/19/2018MINUTES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
ANIMAL CARE ADVISORY MEETING
Conference Room, 2626 Holly
Minutes from April 19, 2018
Members Present: Margaret Obregon, Sharon Ray, Linda Gibeaut & Samantha Person, Karla Lofton
Members Absent: Cheryl Martinez
Citv Staff: Captain Patrick McMenamy, Tom Brown, Jackie Torres
Public Present: One
1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Ms. Person at 12:30 P.M. New inember Karla Lofton introduced.
2. Discussion and Approval of Minutes from March 15, 2018
Ms. Ray moved to approve the minutes, Ms. Obregon seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
3. Discussion and Approval of Absences from March 15, 2018
There were no absences from March 15, 2018 meeting.
4. Discussion of Current Texas Department of State Health Services Region 11 Zoonosis Re ort
Ms. Gibeaut asked if there are sufficient chemicals on hand for mosquito spraying. Captain McMenamy
stated yes, and that all equipment has just been successfully tested.
5. Discussion of Current Shelter Report and Clinic Report
Ms. Person had additional questions about the calculations. Captain McMenamy stated that the source
of data remains as a work in progress clarity with calculations. CCACS staff is still working on the
Crystal Reports. Dr. Draper may better be able to explain the data. Ms. Gibeaut suggested that an
AsiIomar report is much clearer. Ms. Gibeaut also noted that citations are up. Captain McMenamy stated
that back -log work is being entered into the computer system, and that fees are increasing and a copy of
those fees will be emailed to board members. Ms. Gibeaut asked if average hold time (length of stay)
could be added to the clinic report. Mr. Lofton inquired about a Foster Program to which Captain replied
the program is not very big at this time.
6. Discussion of Microchip Pilot Program
There was no discussion.
7. Discussion of Breeding Ordinance
Ms. Gibeaut is working with Ms. Lofton and they are still awaiting feedback from other Cities regarding
the effectiveness of similar ordinances.
8. Discussion and Consideration for Pet Grooming Facilitv standards/ordinance
Captain McMenamy stated that there is no progress now and not expected to be considered at this time.
Ms. Gibeaut asked this subject to be tabled and removed from the agenda for now.
9. Status of Mandatory Microchipping Ordinance
Captain McMenamy stated there are no updates now. Proposal remains in the chain of command.
10. Status of recommended tethering ordinance
No updates at this time.
11. Public Comments
No Public Comment was provided.
12. Identify items to be placed on next agenda
Items 1- 6, remove items 7 &8, and keep all other items.
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601 W. Sesame Drive
Harlingen, Texas 78550
Office: (956) 444-3212 FAX: (956) 444-3216
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MARCH
RABIES REPORT
TEXAS RABIES REPORTS
Extensive information about rabies in Texas
is available at www.Texasrabies.org. The
"Cases/Statistics" link will take you to monthly
and annual rabies reports showing the animals
tested for rabies by County as well as to a
search query that lists confirmed rabies cases
in individual counties. The "Maps" link will allow
you to view Texas maps showing the rabies
cases by County, species and/or rabies virus
variant from 2003 to the present.
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TEXAS RABIES REPORTS
Extensive information about rabies in Texas
is available at www.Texasrabies.org. The
"Cases/Statistics" link will take you to monthly
and annual rabies reports showing the animals
tested for rabies by County as well as to a
search query that lists confirmed rabies cases
in individual counties. The "Maps" link will allow
you to view Texas maps showing the rabies
cases by County, species and/or rabies virus
variant from 2003 to the present.
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RABIES SPECIMEN SHIPPING
With warmer weather upon us, please take extra
precautions to ensure that your rabies specimens
arrive in good condition at the laboratory. Please
follow these recommendations when submitting
specimens:
1. Immediately remove the head (except bats,
which are submitted intact).
2. Chill the specimen, DO NOT freeze.
3. Use sufficient refrigerant (not dry ice) in a
strong, insulated shipping container..
4. Ship by bus or other reliable carrier. You may
want to request priority bus shipping to avoid
delays.
5. Notify the laboratory via telephone to expect
the shipment.
The DSHS Lab instructions for packing and
shipping rabies specimens are attached on pages
6 and 7.
From www.dshs.texas.gov/lab/rab_testing.shtm
Weekend and Holiday Testing and Result
Reporting of Rabies Specimens:
1. Specimens received after 8:00 am and prior to
3:00 p.m. on Friday are initially tested on
Saturday morning and positive results are
reported by noon. Specimen testing is complet-
ed Monday morning and final reports are called
by noon on Monday. Submitters may request a
preliminary negative report on Saturday by
contacting the rabies laboratory on Friday
(512) 776-7595.
2. Routine specimens received in the laboratory
after 3:00 p.m. on Friday, or received on Satur-
day or Sunday, are not tested on the weekend
but do receive priority on Monday and are
reported by 5:00 p.m. that afternoon.
3. Specimens received prior to 8:00 a.m. on
skeleton crew days are reported by 5:00 p.m.
that afternoon. Negative specimens are report-
ed the next regular work day. Again, submitters
may request a negative report on the holiday
by contacting the rabies laboratory at (512)
776-7595. Specimens received later in the day
on a skeleton crew holiday receive first priority
the next regular work day and are tested and
reported by 5:00 p.m. that afternoon.
4. Emergency testing only on maiorlfederal holi-
days. You must contact the rabies laboratory at
(512) 776-7595 prior to the holiday to obtain
approval and make arrangements for testing.
TURTLES, REPTILES, AND_
SALMONELLA
Did you know that turtles and other reptiles such
as snakes and iguanas can carry Salmonella? The
sale of turtles with a shell small-
VWer than 4 inches long has been
prohibited in the United States
since 1975 to prevent turtle -
associated Salmonella infections
(salmonellosis) in humans.
These small turtles were banned for sale as pets
because young children are more likely to see them
as toys and put them in their mouths, ingesting the
bacteria in the process. Households with children
under 5 years of age should not keep turtles or
other reptiles in the home. The same goes for
households which include elderly persons and
people with weakened immune systems. Turtles
and other reptiles should not be allowed in child-
care centers or nursing homes.
Salmonella can contaminate the tank or terrarium,
dishes, and water that the reptile comes in contact
with, so this equipment should never be cleaned at
the kitchen sink. Any surfaces
that the animal comes in contact
with should be disinfected imme-
diately. People should always
wash their hands with warm soap
and water after handling reptiles,
their cages, or their feces. Reptiles carrying
Salmonella usually do not become ill from the
bacteria and will not appear sick.
In Texas, all stores that sell reptiles are required
to post warning signs and distribute written warn-
ings regarding reptile -associated salmonellosis to
people who buy reptiles. Links to the law, samples
of the signs and warnings,
and other information on
salmonellosis can be
found at
www.dshs.texas.govl c4p
idculdiseasel
salmonellosis/.
The CDC also has websites with information on
pet -associated salmonellosis:
www.cdc.gov/healthypets/diseases/
salmonella.htmi
and
www.cdc.gov/healthypets/pets/reptiles/
Turtles.html
ZOONOSIS CONTROL PHR 11 PAGE 3 MARCH 2018
SPRING CLEANING
Spring is here, and people are heading outdoors to enjoy the sights, sounds and scents of nature. This is also a
good time of year for cleaning and repairing homes, yards and gardens before the heat of summer takes over.
Many of these activities can put people at risk of exposure to zoonotic diseases but can also be a way to reduce
exposure in the months to come. Below we've included some precautions to take while cleaning out attics, sheds
and other places rodents and pests may have taken refuge during the winter. You also will find some tips for
reducing the populations of nuisance and disease -carrying pests around your home.
As the weather warms, migrating bats return from their winter destinations looking for a place to roost. Sometimes
bats will do this in homes and other buildings inhabited by humans. Common roosting places include attics, roofs
and chimneys. There are a few basic measures people can take to prevent bats from }�
entering their homes. Any holes or openings % inch or larger allowing access to the attic or
interior of the house should be completely sealed. Window and door screens should fit tightly.
Screens should be installed on top of chimneys to prevent bats from roosting in them. If bats
are already in the home, they should be excluded using techniques that will allow the bats to leave the roost but
not return. Detailed information on bat exclusion methods is available at www.cdc.gov/rabies/bats/management.
People may also encounter rodents or their nests in the attic, garage or cabin while spring cleaning. It's very
important to take precautions against disease transmission when cleaning areas rodents have
invaded. The rodents, their feces and urine, and their fleas and ticks could potentially harbor
the organisms that cause hantavirus pulmonary syndrome,. typhus, Rocky Mountain spotted
fever, gastrointestinal diseases and other illnesses. Gloves, goggles, disinfectants,
lft,-M insecticides and an N-100 (NEPA) mask are important personal protective equipment that
should be used when cleaning areas where rodents have been living. Detailed guidelines can
be found at www.dshs.texas.gov/idculdisease/hantaviruses/infonnabori/pamphleil and the CDC website
www.cdc.gov/rodents/. To reduce the likelihood that rodents will invade homes and other buildings, food
and garbage should be stored in thick plastic or metal containers with tight fitting lids, spilled food should be
cleaned up immediately, dishes should be washed soon after use, pet food should be put away after use and
should not be left out overnight, grass and shrubbery should be kept trimmed, and woodpiles should be at least
one foot off of the ground and 100 feet away from the home. Rodent control efforts should always include flea and
tick control as well.
Fleas and ticks can live on your pets, in your house, and in your yard. Effective flea and tick control involves
treating all three with the appropriate products in accordance with label directions. Treatments often have to be
repeated at two week intervals because the flea and tick eggs are resistant to most pesticides. The Texas AgriLife
Extension Service has pamphlets on flea and tick control on their website:
Fleas (English and Spanish)
htkp://agrilifebookstore.org/flea-control-p/e-149.htm
http://agrilifebookstore.org/como-controla-las-pulgas-p/e-149s.htm
Ticks (English and Spanish)
http:/Iagrilifebookstore.org/publications tick-control-p/e-150.htm
http://agrilifebookstore.org/publications_el-control-de-garrapatas-p/e-150s.htm
While working outside on the yard and garden, people should protect themselves from mosquitoes and the
diseases they transmit. Using an effective insect repellent and wearing long pants and long-sleeved shirts will
reduce the chances of being bitten. People can also reduce the number of mosquitoes by eliminating the standing
water mosquitoes need to breed. Any container that will hold water should be emptied, removed, covered or
turned upside down. Water in vases should be changed twice a week, and pet water bowls should be changed on
a daily basis. Bird baths should be scrubbed and the water changed twice a week. Old tires should be discarded
properly or stored under a roof. Clogged roof gutters should be cleaned and leaky faucets
repaired. Tree holes should be filled with sand or mortar, and any holes or depressions in the
ground that collect water should be filled or drained. Learn more about mosquitoes and how to
control them, and even go on a virtual backyard safari to identify mosquito breeding habitats at
http://mosquitosafari.tamu.edu/. More information about mosquitoes and the diseases they transmit is
available at www.dshs.texas.govlidcu/disease/arboviral/.
For additional information on any of these topics, please call Zoonosis Control at (956) 444-3212 or visit our
website at www.texaszoonosis.org.
ZOONOSIS CONTROL PHR 11 PAGE 4 MARCH 2018
E-MAIL ADDRESS
We are currently updating our mailing address
listing to include e-mail addresses. If your agency
would like to add an e-mail address or if there are
any changes to the current e-mail address, please
provide the following information:
Agency Name
• Contact Person
E-mail Address
Please send the information to:
leticia.tamayo@dshs.texas.gov
ACO TRAINING MANUAL
The DSHS Animal Control Officer (ACO) Training
Manual was revised in September 2017 to
include the law revisions from the (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
Lefty Tamayo at (956) 444-3212 if you wish to
purchase a manual.
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DI 68th Annual James Steele Conference on Diseases
in Nature Transmissible to Man (DIN)
When: Wednesday, May 23 — Friday, May 25, 2018
Where: Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria Hotel (hftps-,//www.sonesta.com/us/texas/houston/
royal-sonesta-houston-galleria).
Conference Website: For complete conference information please visit the conference
website at https:/Isites.google.com/site/diseasesinnature/.
Registration Information: For complete registration information and the link to the online
registration site, please visit https:Hsites.google.com/site/diseasesinnature/home/2017-
conference/registration-information.
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UE CALENDAR
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
REGION 11
Animal Control Officer (ACO)
Basic Training Course
September 26-28, 2018
San Benito, Texas
Continuing Education (CE)
Local. Rabies Control Authority Training
November 2, 2018
Kingsville, Texas
More information coming soon!
4TH ANNUAL: SOUTH TEXAS TROPICAL
MEDICINE & VECTOR BORNE DISEASE
CONFERENCE
FEBRUARY 16TH, 14TH & 15TH, 2019
Location: Hilton Garden Inn
7010 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX 78597
Continuing education credit for multiple disciplines will be provided far this event.
Provided by: Texas Department of State Health Services
TEXAS
Health and Human
Services
Texas Department of State
Health Services
Local hosts: City of South Padre Island and
Cameron County Department of Health & Human Services
TEXAS
Department of
State Health Service=
Laboratory Services Section
1100 W. 49"' Street, MC -1947
Austin, Texas 78756
(888) 963-7111 x7318 or (5 12) 776-7318
hftl2://www.dshs,texas.gov/lab
Rabies Specimen Shipping and Packing Instructions
httpJ/Www.dshs.state.tx.us/lab/rab_prep-ship.shtm
Revised October 2012
General Instructions:
These instructions are for packaging and shipping rabies specimens by ground transportation (bus lines,
USPS, and other "ground" couriers such as UPS). They were developed to comply with the recently
revised regulations in 49 CFR parts 171 through 173.
2. As a result of the revisions to these regulations, rabies specimens can no longer be shipped as "diagnostic
specimens." The new proper shipping name is "Biological Substance, Category B".
3. Specimens classified as Biological Substance, Category B are required to be triple -contained and to be
shipped in a rigid outer packaging (fiberboard box) that is capable of withstanding being dropped from a
height of 1.2 meters (4 feet).
4. It is a federal requirement that a shipper of Biological Substances, Category B be familiar with 49 CFR
parts 171 through 179. These regulations are available online at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration's website at http://hazmat.dot.gov/.
5. The DSHS Laboratory encourages submitters to ship rabies specimens on the bus. Packages are picked
up from the bus station seven (7) days a week, every day except Christmas Day, and refrigerated upon
arrival at the laboratory.
6. If you ship via overnight air courier, such as Federal Express, you must comply with the more stringent
International Air Transportation Agency (IATA) regulations for Biological Substances. Contact your courier
for appropriate packaging and labeling instructions if your package will be shipped by air.
7. Please do not ship a specimen to arrive on a weekend unless the courier will guarantee delivery on
Saturday.
8. A completed Rabies Submission Form (G-9) must be completed for each rabies specimen submitted.
Specimen Preparation: instructions for Packaging and Shipping
1. Do not submit live animals. Biological Substances,_ Category B:
2. Ship only the animal head unless you are
submitting a bat or a very small rodent.
3. Have a qualified person separate the animal
head from the body as soon as possible after
death. Avoid damage to the brain, as it may
compromise the test. If only the brain is
submitted, the minimum tissue requirements for
rabies testing are a complete transverse cross
section of the brain stem and tissue from the
cerebellum and/ or hippocampus.
4. Immediately chill the specimen(s) to between
321 and 45° F.
5. DO NOT FREEZEI Freezing may damage the
brain tissue and can compromise the test.
1. Place each specimen in double zip -lock or
plastic bags. Seal each bag securely to prevent
leakage.
2. Attach an identification number or name to the
outside of each double -bagged specimen. This
identification must match the information on the
submission form. This is especially important if
more than one specimen is sent in the same
package.
3. Place the double zip -lock bag(s) or plastic
bag(s) containing the specimen(s) inside an
inner container, such as a Styrofoam box.
4. Use sufficient absorbent packing material, such
as newspaper, to cushion the specimen(s) and
to absorb any leaks. Styrofoam peanuts are
not recommended.
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5. Place enough gel packs or similar refrigerants
in the inner container to ensure specimens are
completely covered and will remain cold for at
least 48 hours. DO NOT USE DRY ICE! Ice is
not recommended. if ice must be used, double
bag it and seal it securely to prevent leakage.
6_ Close the inner container and place it inside the
rigid outer container (cardboard box).
7. Place the completed Rabies Submission
Form(s) (G-9) in a plastic zip -lock bag. Then
place the plastic zip -loch bag on top of the
closed inner container/box and close the outer
container.
8. Secure the outer container with packing tape.
9. Ensure that a diamond-shaped UN -3373 label
is on the exterior of the outer container near the
"Biological Substance, Category B" statement in
the "send to" address. The UN -3373 label must
have a minimum dimension of 100 mm x 100
mm (3.9 inches).
10. Send specimen(s) to:
Texas Department of State Health Services
Laboratory Services Section
1100 W. 49th Street, MC -1947
Austin, TX 78756-3199
ATTN: Letha Zuckero; Rabies Identification Team
(512) 776-7595
BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE, CATEGORY B
REFRIGERATE ON ARRIVAL
Submitter Name
Submitter Address
Submitter City, State
Contact Person
Phone number
Zip code
11. Attach return address label to the top of the
sealed outer container/cardboard box. The
return address label must include the name,
address, and telephone number of a person
knowledgeable about the shipment of the rabies
specimen. The package is ready to ship.
12. Call the toll-free Rabies Hotline at 1-800-252-
8163 to alert Department of State Health
Services (DSHS) Laboratory Services Section
of the expected arrival time and to provide any
other pertinent information regarding the
shipment. This is required by state law.
You can also notify the Laboratory of your
specimen shipment via email. The electronic
Rabies Specimen Notification Form is at
www.dshs.state.tx.us/lab/rab—testing.shtm.
Special Instructions:
Provide return postage, if return of the shipping
container is desired.
For questions concerning testing of the specimen,
call Letha Zuckero at 1-888 963-7111 x7595 or
(512) 776 -7595.
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Texas Department of State Health Services
Laboratory Services Section
1100 W. 49"' Street, MC -1947
Austin, TX 78756-3199
ATTN: Letha Zuckero; Rabies Identification Team
(512) 776-7595
BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE, CATEGORY B
REFRIGERATE ON ARRIVAL
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SOUTH TEXAS MONTHLY MOSQUITO ROUNDUP 2018
Due to continued concerns of viral mosquito borne diseases caused by
Chikungunya, Dengue, and Zika in South Texas, the Texas Department of
State Health Services (DSHS) Region 11 Zoonosis Control program has
partnered with local health departments to enhance arbovirus surveillance
programs and facilitate arbovirus testing.
In preparation for the upcoming 2018 mosquito season and 2nd annual
monthly mosquito roundup, we have established mosquito depots in Cameron,
Hidalgo, Willacy and Starr Counties to facilitate testing of mosquitoes by the
DSHS Arbovirus Laboratory.
The mosquito depots will provide local jurisdictions the ability to expand
mosquito surveillance activities by providing a local drop off point for
mosquitoes to be tested for arboviruses. Mosquito depots will be located at
Cameron County Public Health in San Benito, the Hidalgo County Health &
Human Services in Edinburg, the Willacy County Emergency Medical Services
in Raymondville, and the Rio Grande City Code Enforcement Department in
Rio Grande City.
During the South Texas Monthly Mosquito Roundup, DSHS Region 11
Zoonosis Control Program in partnership with Cameron County Public Health
and Hidalgo County Health & Human Services will provide:
❑ Mosquito trapping training (mosquito trapping equipment may also be
available to be loaned out by local health departments or DSHS Region
11 Zoonosis Control Program),
❑ Mosquito -borne disease educational materials, and
❑ Shipping of mosquitoes to the DSHS Arbovirus Laboratory collected at
the mosquito depots for arbovirus testing at no cost to submitters.
P.Q. Box 149347 • Austin, Texas 78714-9347 • Phone: 888-963-7111 • TTY: 800-735-2889 - www.dshmexos.gov
❑ The submitter is an incorporated municipality or county;
0 The submitter is willing to set up traps and collect mosquitoes once a
month on the predetermined collection dates;
❑ The submitter is willing to deliver the collected mosquitoes to their
designated mosquito depot (municipalities designated mosquito depots
are the county health departments, with the exception of Raymondville
and Rio Grande City).
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1. Mosquitoes will be trapped and collected by local jurisdictions once a
month (on pre -scheduled dates).
2. Mosquitoes will then be transported to their designated county mosquito
depot.
3. County mosquito depots will arrange transportation of the mosquitoes
to the DSHS Region 11 Zoonosis Control Program office.
4. The DSHS Region 11 Zoonosis Control Program will provide shipping of
the mosquitoes to the DSHS Arbovirus Laboratory at no—cast-to-the
submitter.
5. Arbovirus results are sent to the jurisdiction submitter who provided the
mosquitoes. Jurisdictions without a submitter identification number can
request their own identification number or they may be able to submit
mosquito specimens under the local health department's submitter
identification number.
O May 15, 2018
® June 12, 2018
® July 17, 2018
0 August 14, 2018
® September 18, 2018
a October 16, 2018
® November 13, 2018
For more information on the South Texas Monthly Mosquito Roundup, please
contact the Zoonosis Control Program at (956) 444-3212 or your designated
mosquito depot.
Mosouito Depots Contact Information
DSHS Region 11 Zoonosis Control Program Office
Angel Guevara, MPH, MS
Zoonosis Control Specialist
601 West Sesame Drive
Harlingen, Texas 78550
Phone: (956) 444-3221
Fax: (956) 444-3216
Email: HSR11.ZooOdshs.state.tx.us
Cameron County Public Health
Gustavo Olivares, Environmental Health Director
Department of Health and Human Services
Environmental Health Program
1390 W. Expressway 83
San Benito, TX 78586
Phone (956) 247-3599
Fax (956) 361-8262
Email: environmental. health 1 5co.cameron.tx. us
Hidalgo County Health & Human Services
Steven Hinojosa
Hidalgo County Health and Human Services
Environmental Division
1304 S 25th Avenue
Edinburg, TX 78539
Phone (956) 383-0111
Fax (956) 383-7351
Email: roberto.serna@hchd.org
Rio Grande City Code Enforcement Department
Gilbert Millan Jr., Planning Director
5332 E. Highway 83
Rio Grande City, Texas
Phone: (956) 488-8728
Fax: (956) 716-8899
Email: gmillan@cityofrgc.com
Willacy County Emergency Medical Services
Raul Torres, Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator
693 South 7th Street
Raymondville, Texas 78580
Office (956) 689-5456
Fax (956) 689-6341
Email: A hems@prontonet.net
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Office: 361-826-4630 Fax., 361-826-4611
TO: Animal Care Advisory Committee
FROM: Mike Gillis, Program Director
DATE: May 17, 2018
SUBJECT: ANIMAL CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA
POSTED
MAY 14 2018P3
The Animal Care Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on May 17, 2018 in the Conference
Room of the Animal Care and Vector Services facility, 2626 Holly Road at 12:30 p.m.
If you are unable to attend please contact Patrick McMenamy by May 16, 2018 close of business day.
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Discussion and possible Approval of Minutes from April 19, 2018
3. Discussion and possible Approval of Absences from April 19, 2018
4. Discussion of Current Texas Department of State Health Services Region 11 Zoonosis Report
5. Discussion of Current Shelter Report and Clinic Report
6. Discussion of Microchip Pilot Program
7. Status of recommended tethering ordinance
8. Public Comment
a. Public Notice:
b. Members of the audience will be provided an opportunity to address the Board after Agenda Items
and during Public Comment. Your presentation will be limited to three minutes.
c. Please be advised that the Open Meetings Act prohibits the Animal Control Advisory Committee
from responding and discussing your comments at length. The law only authorizes them to do the
Following:
1) Make a statement of factual information,
2) Recite an existing policy in response to the inquiry, or
3) Advise the citizen that this subject will be placed on an agenda at a later date.
d. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or
services are requested to contact the Director of Public Health Office at 851-7105 at least 48 hours
in advance so appropriate arrangements can be made. "
9. Identify items to be placed on next agenda
10. Adjournment
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI POSTING STATEMENT:
This notice was posted on the official electronic bulletin board i Atrium of Corpus Christi's City Hall, 1201 Leopard
Street, on iA'1 , 2018 at '-LIED a.m. , p.m.
Mik Gil is, rogram Director