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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-06-03 Minutes ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes of a meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee held on Thursday, June 3, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at the Municipal Administrative Centre ROLL CALL Present Were: Scott Creed, Orono Cat World Sheila Elkington, Sr. Animal Control Officer Wolf Klose, Orono Cat World Laurie Ovenden Councillor Jane Rowe Marie Knight Stanley, Deputy Clerk Nick VanSeggelen Absent Were: Laurie Davis, Durham Animal Adoption Marie Knight Stanley chaired the meeting. 1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Wolf Klose, seconded by Laurie Ovenden That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee held on April 8, 1999, be approved. “CARRIED” 2. OFFICAL WELCOME TO SCOTT CREED Marie Knight Stanley welcomed Scott Creed, congratulated him on his appointment to the Animal Advisory Committee and thanked him for his past participation in attending Animal Advisory Committee meetings as an observer. 3. RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP BY-LAW Marie Knight Stanley advised Members of the Committee that the Responsible Pet Owners By-law will be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee on June 21, 1999. Animal Advisory Committee Minutes - 2 - June 3, 1999 Laurie Ovenden and Nick VanSeggelen have agreed to make a presentation to Members of the Committee on the merits of the proposed By-law. 4. OTHER BUSINESS Sheila Elkington has advised that staff of the Animal Shelter work with Pet Value in Bowmanville and Pet Smart in Whitby who are assisting in putting our cats up for adoption. The adoption rate in the stores has been very successful. Wolf Klose has advised that Orono Cat World would be willing to assist the Animal Shelter by donating the proceeds from cats and kittens to the Animal Shelter. A local business, Inspired Ambiance, has been donating the proceeds from their gift wrapping to the Animal Shelter. Staff will write an official letter of thanks on behalf of Mayor and Members of Council and staff and deliver the letter to Inspired Ambiance. 5.NEXT MEETING The next meeting has been scheduled for September 9, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at the Animal Shelter. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m. ____________________________ Chair _____________________________ Secretary