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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Animal Care Advisory Committee - 07/19/2023 Cit of Corpus Christi 1201 Leopard Street p Corpus Christi,TX 78401 ' N " F cctexas.com Meeting Minutes - Final Animal Care Advisory Committee Wednesday,July 19,2023 12:30 PMAnimal Care Facility Conference Room,2626 Holly Rd. The City of Corpus Christi promotes participation regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability or political belief. Reasonable accommodation is provided upon request and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For assistance or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact (361) 826-3300 at least 48 hours in advance. Upon request, this information can be available in larger print and/or in electronic format. A. Call To Order The meeting was called to order by Co-Chair Jackie McCullough at 12:31 p.m. B. Roll Call Roll was called, and a quorum was confirmed. Present: 4- Ronald Smith, Diana Cardenas, Jackie McCollough,and Roland Dominguez Absent: 2- Chair Jarvis J.Amaya,and Michele King C. Public Comment None D. Approval of Minutes and Action on Absences 1. 23-1192 Adoption of Minutes - Regular Meeting - June 21st 2023 Discussion and Approval of Minutes from June 21st 2023. There was a motion to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously 2. 23-1193 Approval of Absences from June 21st 2023- None Discussion and Approval of Absences from June 21st 2023 There were no absences for this meeting. E. Committee Reports None F. Staff Reports City of Corpus Christi Page 1 Printed on 811712023 Animal Care Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes -Final July 19,2023 None 3. 23-1194 Region 11 Zoonosis Report Joel Skidmore advised there was nothing new or any changes to report for Nueces County. 4. 23-1195 Monthly Shelter Report and Clinic Report Joel Skidmore went over the June 2022/2023. Mr. Smith inquired if the euthanasia numbers were due to space. Mr. Skidmore explained that animals were not euthanized due to space but due to length of stay, behavior reasons and public safety issues, some were also sick and or injured. Ms. Cardenas inquired on TNR numbers, Joel explained that these were cats that were intaken by CCACS sterilized and released. These are different than the cats under"relocated" that are the cats Melissa Lincoln brings in. Mr. Dominguez inquired on the microchip report. Joel explained a new reporting process is in the works. Mr. Dominguez and Ms. Cardenas inquired on the citation report, Mr. Skidmore explained that if the citation was not on the report, it is due to that citation not being issued during the reported period. Ms. McCollough inquired on the difference between the failure to spay/neuter citation versus the intact permit that will be taking effect in October. Joel explained the failure to spay/neuter is for dogs/cats that have been impounded and the intact permit applies to all dogs/cats not just when they have been impounded. Ms McCollough inquired on the 6-29(A) Microchip Registration to other animal. Mr. Skidmore explained that applies to failing to be maintain current owner information. Mr. Skidmore introduced Mia Burbage to the board and Ms. Burbage had a presentation for the board about a new resource for networking our animals to rescue partners. 5. 23-1221 Update: ACS FY23 Work Plan and Strategy Development Mr. Skidmore gave the board the tentative date of 8/3/23 when ACS will be going before City Council for the budget.Ms. McCollough presented a letter to the board that she has wrote to lobby for shelter improvement. 6. 23-1222 Rescue Transition Mr. Parrott advised the board 18 citizens/350 animals were assisted thru partnerships with PAAC/The Cattery/Gulf Coast Humane Society by being provided trolley systems, dog houses, vet care, vaccines, and microchips thru these rescue agencies and the subsidized funds from the city. Ms. McCollough presented a letter to the board that she has wrote to lobby for shelter improvement. G. Unfinished Business None H. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action City of Corpus Christi Page 2 Printed on 811712023 Animal Care Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes -Final July 19,2023 7. 23-1196 Discussion on injectable contraceptive for felines Discussion on injectable contraceptive- Mr. Dominguez suggested approaching the company about a potential study in Corpus Christi. Ms. McCollough suggested that this be the work of an induvial and not the work of the Board. Ms. Cardenas expressed her concern that ACS officers would be taken away from current job duties to participate in the administration of these injections. Mr. Dominguez clarified he was not suggesting that Officers be taken away from their current job duties. Ms. McCollough expressed her concern that there are other issues at hand that need more attention of the board. There was a motion to table the discussion for the next meeting. I. Future Agenda Items None 8. 23-1197 Next Scheduled Advisory Board: 16 August 2023. J. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 1:22p.m. All approved, and meeting was adjourned City of Corpus Christi Page 3 Printed on 811712023