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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Animal Care Advisory Committee - 05/18/2022MINUTES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ANIMAL CARE ADVISORY MEETING Conference Room, 2626 Holly Minutes from May 181', 2022 Members Present: Jarvis Amaya, Deborah Shores, Kelsey Chopelas, Tambi Parker, Ronald Smith Members Absent: Curtis Speed city Staff: Joel Skidmore, Jackie Torres, David Parrott, Mia Burbage Public Present: Roland Dominguez L Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Jarvis Amaya at 12:32 p.m. IL Roil Call of Members Roll was called, and a quorum was conf need. ITL Public Comments None IV. Discussion and Approval of Minutes from Amil 20te 2022 Ms. Parker motioned to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. V. Discussion and Anproval of Absences from April 201' 2022 Ms. ChopeIas 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 March 2022. Mr. Skidmore also mentioned we are preparing for Mosquito season. Current Shelter Report and Clinic Report — Joel Skidmore went over the CCACS Comparison Shelter Report for April 2021/2022. Ms. Parker inquired in situations where citizens are selling animala at a shopping center and CCPD arrives, issue citations, if those appear on our report. Mr. Skidmore explained that CCPD does not always advise on what citations they issue in those cases and would not appear on the report presented. W. Skidmore also explained that a high tum over rate and currentACO's being new is contributing to the lowernumbers in the citations written. Ms. Parker inquired on the lower surgeries for April 2022. Mr. Skidmore advised Dr. Draper had been out sick. Mr. Smith inquired on the Foster report. Mr. Skidmore explained it had been taking out with an Chameleon update but is in the process of having it added back. Mr. Smith inquired on Pet Harbor and the volunteers that take pictures. Mr. Skidmore explained that Pet Harbor was bought out by another company and the volunteers come to take pictures at their own leisure and volunteer area is available to all volunteers. Mr. Skidmore added how reports are pulled and how accurate and factual numbers are reported, and any questions or concerns should be directed to him personally. Program Manager Update — Mr. Skidmore introduced Kennel Lead Mia Burbage. He addressed the board with a list of volunteer opportunities. Mia went over a printout of remote and onsite volunteering duties. Mr. Smith and Mr. Amaya suggested media outlets to share volunteering duties. Ms. Parker suggested members in the senior community to assist with making toys, blankets, etc. Ms. Chopelas inquired on the top 3 areas that were needed in volunteer duties. Ms. Burbage replied with Networking, Play Groups, smaller duties, scooping yards, doing dishes, laundry, allow additional time for Kennel Staff to assist citizens. Subcommittee agorls • Ordinances -Bypass • Volunteer Recruitment - Bypass • Tethering Ordinances—Bypass • CCACS Ordinances- Bypass VIL Old Business for Discussion and Possible Action • None VIII. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action • Euthanization Report — Mr. Skidmore went over the report for April 2022. The animals Euthanized were due to being sick or injured. No animals were euthanized for space. i0% Identify items to be placed on next asepdo • Nominate Chair and Co -Chair • . Expanded Euthanization Report • Review/update on Volunteering duties L Adiournment The meeting was adjourned at 12:58 p.m. All approved, and meeting was adjourned.