HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Animal Care Advisory Committee - 10/16/2019MINUTES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
ANIMAL CARE ADVISORY MEETING
Conference Room, 2626 Holly
Minutes from October 161 ` 2019
Members Present: Linda Gibeaut, Margaret Obregon, Connie Bowen, Jarvis Amaya, Juliana Carlisle,
Sharon Ray
Members Absent: Deborah Shores
City Staff: Mike Gillis, Jackie Torres, Michelle Jorgensen
Public Present: None
L Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Connie Bowen at 12:42 p.m.
II. Roll Call of Members
Roll was called, and a quorum was confirmed.
III. Discussion and Approval of Minutes from September 18e' , 2019
Linda Gibeaut motioned to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Jarvis Amaya and the
motion passed unanimously.
W. Discussion and Approval of Absences from September 18*, 2019
to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously,
V. Department Presentation and Discussion
Region 11 Zoonosis Report — There were 2 confirmed rabies cases with coyotes in Travis County
last month. Mr. Gillis adds that it is tick season and ticks carry diseases that can be contracted by
humans. There were no questions were raised regarding the report.
Current Shelter Report and Clinic Report—Mr. Gillis referred to September live release numbers.
For dogs the live release rate was over 95%. The live release rate for cats was at 75.8%. Ms. Carlisle
questioned the euthanized rate on cats. Mr. Gillis confirmed that was due to medically necessary
reasons and not due to space. The overall rate for September is at 87.76 % and calendar year $7.1%.
Mr. Gillis anticipates our end of year rate to be at or close to the goal of 90%. He also added the
spay/neuter numbers from 2018 to 2019 on the clinic report have doubled. Ms. Sharon Ray and Mr.
Gillis discussed getting another vet on board to relieve the spay/neuter work load on clinic.
Program Manager Update — Mr. Gillis announced the number of calls for service are up from last
year. They were at about 1800 in 2018 and on track to be at 2200 for 2019. Ms. Gibeaut suggested it
may be to the City app that allows citizens to make reports and Mr. Gillis agreed that may be a
contributing factor. Ms. Bowen inquired on time it takes to complete a call for service. Mr. Gillis
explained the various factors, priorities, space and number of calls for service. Ms. Carlisle asked if
she could share the reporting/call for service process. Mr. Gillis approved and explained that the
timeframe to respond to calls for service is a plan and not a guarantee, therefore is not posted on
social media. Ms. Bowen inquired on a citizen bringing in a stray drop off. Mr. Gillis confirmed a
citizen may drop off, space permitting and is different than an owner surrender in which an
appointment is needed. Mr. Gillis stated that the owner of the parakeets dropped the appeal and can
leave to rescue, freeing up space in receiving. Ms. Gibeaut commended that our average length of
stay was down yet live release numbers were high, also that our violation numbers went up. Mr.
Gillis discussed open positions. There are 4 Animal Care Officer positions available, one Live
Release and 3 Kennel Technicians. Empty the shelter event brought in approximately 500 citizens to
the shelter resulting in almost 300 animals being microchipped and 35 adoptions. There were few
adoptable cats and will plan for more at the next event. Mr. Gillis announced a training for shelter
staff, volunteers as well as rescues/fosters that will be held November 6's to November 9'b. In efforts
to control the cat population we will continuing community cat spay/neuters.
Subcommittee Reports
• Ordinances -Bypass
• Volunteer Recruitment - Bypass
• Tethering Ordinances - Bypass
VL Old Business for Discussion and Possible Action
• Tethering Ordinance
VII. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action
• No new business
VII. Public Comments
None
IX. Identify items to be placed on neat as!enda
• Educational Outreach for spay/neuter.
• Minimizing the number of times the advisory meeting is held throughout the year.
• Subcommittee for "Ordinances" — Linda Gibeaut, Connie Bowen, and Jarvis Amaya.
X. Adiournment
There was a motion to adjourn by Ms. Connie Bowen at 1:38pm. All approved and meeting was
adjourned.
Ronald D. Tyler, DVM, MS
Vaishnavi Narasimhan; MPH -Zoonosis Control Specialist
Latty Tamayo, MS- Public Health Specialist
601 W. Sesame Drive
Harlingen, Texas 76550
Office: (956) 444.3212 FAX: (956) 444-3216
PUBIC HEALTH REGION 11. FALL -QUARTERLY
NEWSLETTER
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HALLOWEEN HOLIDAY HEALTH HAZARDS
Soon the candy -laden and trickster -oriented holiday of Halloween will arrive, and there are health
hazards which are of concern for animals, particularly
II I1 pets like dogs and cats. The "Halloween Holiday Health
Hazard For Animals" fact sheet with tips on how to keep
s your pets safe is included on pages 6 and 7.
I VISIT US: www.dsha.texas.aovirealanil/services/zoonosis.shtm Publication #57-10766
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