HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-09-09 Minutes ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes of a meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee
held on Thursday, September 9, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at the
Animal Shelter.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Laurie Davis, Durham Animal Adoption
Sheila Elkington, Sr. Animal Control Officer
Wolf Klose, Orono Cat World (until 31:25 p.m.)
Laurie Ovenden
Marie Knight Stanley, Deputy Clerk
Nick VanSeggelen
Absent Were: Scott Creed, Orono Cat World
Councillor Jane Rowe
Marie Knight Stanley chaired the meeting.
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Laurie Ovenden, seconded by Laurie Davis
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee held on June
3, 1999 be approved.
"CARRIED"
2. PRESENTATION BY PAUL LIVINGSTON, ARTIST
Paul Livingston presented 3 designs he prepared for a mural to be painted on the west
side of the Animal Shelter building sometime next year; if this project receives Council's
approval. There was some discussion and design#C was chosen with a few minor
changes. Paul will redo to scale and present at next meeting on October 14, 1999 at 2:00
p.m. Committee Room#1 at the Administrative Centre, along with written quotation.
Animal Advisory Committee Minutes - 2 - September 9, 1999
3. RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS' BY-LAW- FEEDBACK
Responsible Pet Owners' By-law went to General Purpose and Administration Meeting
on June 21, 1999 and was approved. To date, there has been very little feedback from
members of the public.
4. OTHER BUSINESS
Laurie Ovenden questioned the safety of microchipping for cats. Sheila passed around a
sample of a microchip (very tiny) and assured there was no health risk associated. The
Humane Society does microchipping as a fundraiser. Sheila will get information for next
meeting.
Nick VanSeggelen suggested sending a letter to Rotary Club for having the building
painted. All agreed but Nick will confirm before sending out.
Marie Knight Stanley discussed having a Veterinarian on the Committee attending
meetings. Newcastle Veterinary are interested but have a problem with manpower at this
time.
Laurie Ovenden and Laurie Davis will put together scrapbook from clippings.
Laurie Davis requested a copy of the Responsible Pet Owners' By-law.
Donna will take copy to next meeting.
5. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting has been scheduled for October 14, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. in Committee
Room#1 at the Municipal Administrative Centre.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
Chair
Donna MacKay, Secretary