HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Animal Care Advisory Committee - 07/19/2018MINUTES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
ANEULAL CARE ADVISORY MEETING
Conference Room, 2626 Holly
Minutes from July 19, 2018
Members Present: Margaret Obregon, Sharon Ray, Linda Gibeaut, Karla Lofton, and Connie Bowen
Members Absent: None
City Staff: Captain Patrick McMenamy, Mike Gillis, Tom Brown, and Jackie Torres
Public Present: Cheryl Martinez, Barbara Brinkman and Lisa Buckholtz
1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Ms. Gibeaut at 12:30 P.M.
2. Discussion of AdvisoKy Committee Processes Procedures and Roberts Rules of Order for Meetin s
Ms. Obregon motioned to enable the Board to create subcommittees for various processes and procedures,
second was made by Ms. Loften, the motion passed unanimously.
3. Discussion and ApRroval of Minutes from .lune 21 2018
Ms. Ray moved to approve the minutes, Ms. Bowen seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
4. Discussion and Approval of Absences from dune 21, 2018
There being no absences Motion to approve was made by Ms. Obregon and seconded by Ms. Lofton, the
motion passed unanimously.
5. Discussion of Current Texas Department of State Health Services Region 11 Zoonosis Report
There was no Discussion.
6. Discussion of Current Shelter Report and Clinic Re ort
Ms. Gibeaut made note of the live -release numbers down in June. Mr. Gillis expects that the numbers
will be higher in July due to an increase in the Rescues involvement. The number of Rescues pulling
from the shelter was down in June. Mr. Loften inquired about parvo affected puppies and how they were
accounted for after the parvo outbreak. Mr. Gillis stated that Rescues assisted with transferring them out
of the facility. Ms. Gibeaut then noted the stay times were down due to the movement also. Ms. Bowen
noted that the number of citations issued was up. Mr. Gillis stated as of the meeting the number of
citations issued was 207. Mr. Gillis also stated that there would be a Responsible Pet Owner class was
conducted last Saturday with a total of 14 participants (7 court ordered, and 7 voluntary).
7. Status of recommended tethering ordinance
Ms. Gibeaut inquired on the number of dangerous dog complaints are followed up on each month.
Captain McMenamy stated the owners must provide proof of the requirements being met, but that ACO's
don't routinely go to the residences to inspect. Ms. Gibeaut asked who designated the "dangerous dog"
assignment to which Captain McMenamy stated that "we do" based upon affidavits from victims. Ms.
Bowen mentioned that State Laws are not mentioned in City ordinances and asked if they should be to
help citizens better understand like other Cities do. Ms. Lofton clarified her question by adding that it
also helps the ACO's when enforcing ordinances, to which Captain agreed. Ms. Gibeaut suggested that
a subcommittee be formed to consider the options.
8. Review of Tethering Ordinance
Captain McMenamy informed the board that per Commander Houston the ordinance will not be moving
forward at this time. Ms. Gibeaut requested a copy of the submitted suggestion for review.
9. Review and Discuss formation of a subcommittee regarding Volunteers
Ms. Gibeaut noted a need for "1 -time" volunteers to participate in various small events that would not
have to undergo the long volunteer application process and background checks. Ms. Bowen volunteered
to be a part of the subcommittee as did Ms. Loften and Ms. Obregon. Ms. Loften motioned to form the
subcommittee, second was :made by Ms. Bowen which passed unanimously.
10. Public Comments
Comments and praise were provided through public comment for the notable hard work displayed by
CCACS employees. Additional comments included a request for consideration to allow adoptions to
trump rescues for animals held at CCACS. The final public comment was advice to the Board on how to
submit ordinance proposals directly to the City Council for consideration.
11. Identify items to be placed on next agenda
Items 1- 7, add discussion and possible action for subcommittee formation for ordinances and actions,
City Ordinance Chapter 6, Article 5; Pursuit of Animals, City Animal Adoption Fee and Applications,
and keep all other items.
12. Adiournment
There was a motion to adjourn made by Ms. Bowen and seconded by Ms. Loflen, meeting was adjourned
at 12:52 p.m.
City Of
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2626 Holly Rd., Corpus Christi; Texas 78415
Ofce; 361-826-4630 Fax 361-826-4611
TO: Animal Care Advisory Committee
FROM: Mike Gillis, Program Director
DATE: August 13, 2018
SUB3ECT: ANIMAL CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA
POSTED
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The Animal Care Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on August 16, 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 Mike Gillis by August 15, 2018 close of business day.
Agenda;
1. Call to Order
2. Discussion of Advisory Committee Processes, procedures and Roberts Rules of Order for meetings
3. Approval of Minutes from July 19, 2018
4. Approval of Absences from July 19, 2018
S. Discussion of Current Texas Department of State Health Services Region 11 Zoonosis Report
6. Discussion of Current Shelter Report and Clinic Report
7. Discuss & possible action - Subcommittee formation for ordinances and actions
8. Discuss & possible action - City Ordinance's Chapter 6, Article 5, Pursuit of Animals
9. Discuss & possible action - City Animal Adoption Fee and Applications
10. Public Comment
a. Public Notice:
A Members of the audience willbe provldedan opportunityto addressthe BoardduringPublic 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 !aw only authorizes them to do the
following.-
1)
ollowing.1) Make a statement -of factualinformation,
2) Recite an existing policy in response to the inquiry, or
3) Advise the citizen that this subject will be placed on an agenda ata 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 851-7205
at least 48 hours in advance so appropriate arrangements can be made. "
11. Identify items to be placed on next agenda
12. Adjournment
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI POSTING S ATEMENT:
This noticeas post d on the official electronic bulleti"rd in the Atrium of Corpus Christi's City Hall, 1201 Leopard
Street, on i 2018 at_.. ��— .m / p.m.
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Mike Gillis, Pro4am Director