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Meeting Minutes - Final
Animal Care Advisory Committee
Wednesday, November 15,2023 12:30 PMAnimal Care Facility Conference Room,2626 Holly Rd.
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A. Call To Order
The meeting was called to order by Jarvis Amaya at 12:35p.m
B. Roll Call
Roll was called, and a quorum was confirmed.
Present: 5- Chair Jarvis J.Amaya, Ronald Smith, Diana Cardenas, Jackie McCollough, and Roland
Dominguez
Absent: 2- Michele King, and Monica Montalvo
C. Public Comment
None
D. Approval of Minutes and Action on Absences
There was a motion to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
1. 23-1729 Adoption of Minutes- Regular Meeting October 18th, 2023
Attachments: MeetingMinutes19-Oct-2023-09-09-23
2. 23-1730 Approval of Absences from October 18th, 2023
Dr. Michelle King
Michelle King-There was a motion to approve. The motion was seconded and passed
unanimously
E. Committee Reports
None
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F. Staff Reports
3. 23-1731 Region 11 Zoonosis Report
Attachments: PHR11 ZC Sep 2Q23
Joel Skidmore advised there are new cases to report for Nueces County.
4. 23-1732 Monthly Shelter Report and Clinic Report
Attachments: October(Comparison Report)
Joel Skidmore went over the October 2022/2023 Comparison Shelter report. Mr.
Skidmore explained a update to the report, "Dangerous Tendency's" and the addition of
rescue partners Gulf Coast and PAAC indicating the number of forms submitted for
citizen assistance. Ms. Jackie McCollough inquired on the 8 citations issued under
6-103(H) "Failure to Spay or Neuter Adopted Animal". Mr. Skidmore explained that if an
adopted animal leaves on an sterilization contract and it is not completed, a citation is
issued. Ms. McCollough inquired on the increase of citations issued for 6-26K Failure to
obtain current registration" ,6-26B "Failure to obtain current rabies vaccination" and if
there was community outreach. Mr. Skidmore explained citations are issued to address
the violation, but Officers provide resources to comply. Ms. Cardenas inquired on the
sterilization order for adopted animals. Mr. Skidmore advised the citizen is given 30 days
to provide proof of the sterilization to the department. Ms. Force added that when the
proof was provided the information was documented so the officer issuing citations is
aware it was completed. Ms. Cardenas also inquired on how we would know if a current
rabies vaccine was applicable or not. Mr. Skidmore explained it is the citizens
responsible to provide proof of a current vaccine, if not applicable a citation can be
issued during a interaction or call for service that an Officer is responding to.
G. Unfinished Business
5. 23-1862 Discussion on proposed ordinance to create a pet-friendly rental property
incentive program.
Discussion on proposed ordinance to create a pet-friendly rental property incentive
program. - Mr. Cox asked the board to table to the next meeting.
H. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action
6. 23-1842 Discussion on updates to Chapter 6 Ordinances.
Discussion on update to Chapter 6 Ordinances- Mr. Cox addressed the intact permit, the
anticipation more citizens will spay/neuter versus obtaining an intact permit. Dangerous
dog process is the same with the complainant filling out an Affidavit and an investigation
to determine if the animal will be deemed "Dangerous".
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7. 23-1843 Discussion on budget recommendations from the Animal Care Advisory Committee.
Discussion on budget recommendations from the Animal Care Advisory Committee- Mr.
Cox asked the board to table to the next meeting.
8. 23-1844 Discussion on foster care data and program updates.
Discussion on foster care data and program updates- Ms. Burbage advised the board
the current focus is creating temporary foster program due to the success of short term
versus long term fosters, foster to adopt. Ms. McCollough inquired about work program,
Ms. Burbage advised the MHID program is a 12-week program for 20 hours a week that
includes enrichment, ground keeping and marketing.
9. 23-1845 Discussion on proposed ride-along program.
Discussion on proposed ride along program-A motion to table indefinitely was made
and passed unanimously.
10. 23-1846 Discussion on proposed inmate rehabilitation program with CCACS shelter animals.
Discussion on proposed inmate rehabilitation program with CCACS shelter animals- Mr.
Amaya advised the board he has heard of the programs successful and beneficial to
both the inmate and the shelter animals. He has reached out some places and was
looking for suggestions from the board. Mr. Cox went over some notes presented by
Officer Bowers in her research into such a program. Prisons and jails are short staffed
and do not have enough resources, with he nearest prison being in Beeville. Mr. Smith
inquired about a community service program to have the individuals come here. Mr.
Skidmore and Mr. Cox explained that has already been discussed with HR and due to
the required background checks we have not been able to have community service
workers. Mr. cox suggested a possible relationship with the Purple Door for crime
victims. Ms. McCollough asked if CCACS would revisit HR about allowing community
service for minor offences such as traffic tickets.
11. 23-1847 Discussion on proposed collaboration with the Texas Cat Coalition to offer training classes.
Discussion on proposed collaboration with the Texas Cat Coalition to offer training
classes. -A motion to table indefinitely was made and passed unanimously.
I. Future Agenda Items
Discussion on update on budget recommendations from the Animal Care Advisory
Committee.
Discussion on proposed rehabilitation program with CCACS shelter animals.
Discussion on the number of adopted animals that leave the shelter unaltered.
Discussion on the number of intact permits issued.
Discussion on the increased number of intakes.
12. 23-1733 Next Scheduled Advisory Board: December 20th, 2023
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J. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 1:37p.m. All approved, and meeting was adjourned.
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