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ANIMAL CARE ADVISORY MEETING
Conference Room, 2626 Holly
Minutes from January 19", 2022
Members Present: Jarvis Amaya, Linda Gibeaut, Deborah Shores, Chris Baker
Members Absent: Sharon Ray, Kelsey Chopelas, Connie Bowen
City Staff: Joel Skidmore, Jackie Torres
Public Present: None
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Jarvis at 12:43 p.m.
II. Roll Call of Members
Roll was called, and a quorum was confirmed.
III. Public Comments
None
IV. Discussion and Auuroval of Minutes from November 17th, 2021
Ms. Gibeaut motioned to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
V. Discussion and Approval of Absences from November 17'h, 2021
Sharon Ray. Linda Gibeaut motioned to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
VI. Department Presentation and Discussion
Region 11 Zoonosis Report — Mr. Skidmore reviewed the most recent Zoonosis Quarterly report
published in December 2021. There is nothing new to report.
Current Shelter Report and Clinic Report — Joel Skidmore went over the CCACS Comparison
Shelter Report for November 2020/2021 and December 2020/2021. Mr. Skidmore explained the
average length of stay for cats is longer and not contributing to the live release out. There were some
cats that were euthanized due to being too sick or too injured. Mr. Skidmore went on to address the
citation numbers are lower this year but anticipate the number of citations issued to increase when
the probation period of the Officers in training is up. He addressed the reported microchip activity is
incorrect but the numbers are accurate and is working on correct the issue. Ms. Gibeaut questioned
the clinic report for November 2021. Mr. Skidmore explained the adopted animal numbers are higher
than the spay/neuters is due to citizens taking on the responsibility of spay/neuters by accepting a
Sterilization Order. Ms. Gibeaut inquired on the status of the Veterinarian position. Mr. Skidmore
explained it is still available and multiple avenues are being pursed to attract applicants. Mr. Baker
inquired on the average length of stay on cats also and Mr. Skidmore clarified that the days are
counted until the animal is outcome. Mr. Baker inquired if there any exceptions to the spay/neuter
requirement of an adopted animal. Mr. Skidmore explained for medical reasons there can be
exceptions made if the issue is noted by a Veterinarian on a company letter head. Ms. Gibeaut
inquired on a report of how many adopters comply with the sterilization. On December 2020/2021
Shelter report Mr. Baker inquired on the Failure to Reclaim citations reported in comparison to
November 2020/2021. Mr. Skidmore advised he would look into the difference however believed it
had to do with the citation numbers and does include quarantine animals.
Program Manager Update — After reviewing the Shelter and Clinic Reports Mr. Skidmore
addressed the Board with any other additional questions/concerns. Ms. Gibeaut inquired on
information on facility improvements. Mr. Skidmore did advise there has been a discussion and
requests mad but nothing official or on paper to present. Ms, Gibeaut expressed her concern with
fencing for the runs. Mr. Skidmore advised he would try to find a email trail with the improvements
requested.
Subcommittee Reports
• Ordinances - Bypass
• Volunteer Recruitment - Bypass
• Tethering Ordinances — Bypass
• CCACS Ordinances- Bypass
VII. Old Business for Discussion and Possible Action
• Discussion on Facilities
VIII. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action
• Review CCACS Adoption Application/ Policies and Procedures
IX. Identify items to be placed on neat auenda
• None
X. Adiournment
The meeting was adjourned at 1:21 p.m. All approved, and meeting was adjourned.
Ronald D. Tyler, DVM, MS TEXAS 601 W. Sesame Drive
Vaishnavi Narasimhan, MPH -Zoonosis Control Specialist`e Health and Human Harlingen, Texas 78550
Letty Tamayo, MS- Public Health Specialist Services Office: (956) 444-3212 FAX: (956) 444-3216
Texas
I PUBLIC HEALTH REGION 11 WINTER -QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER 2021
DECEMBER
RABIES REPORT
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Animal
R Skunk =1
2021 RABIES CASES
,i* Bat =7
COUNTY
2021
2020
2019
JANUARY
1
0
1
FEBRUARY
0
2
0
MARCH
1
2
2
APRIL
3
0
2
MAY
0
0
3
JUNE
0
0
0
JULY
0
0
1
AUGUST
2
1
2
SEPTEMBER
0
0
0
OCTOBER
1
1
1
NOVEMBER
0
0
2
DECEMBER
0
0
0
TOTAL
8
6
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Raules a dbws Uy QPecsen
Animal
R Skunk =1
2021 RABIES CASES
,i* Bat =7
COUNTY
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
TOTAL
CAMERON
0
0
BAT -1
BAT -1
0
0
0
BAT -2
0
0
0
0
4
HIDALGO
0
0
0
BAT -1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
NUECES
0
0
0
BAT -1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
SAN PATRICIO
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
SKUNK -1
0
0
1
WILLACY
BAT -1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
TOTAL
1
0
1
3
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
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