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ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes of a meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee
held on Thursday, October 14, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at the
Municipal Administrative Centre
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Laurie Davis, Durham Animal Adoption
Wolf Klose, Orono Cat World
Laurie Ovenden
Councillor Jane Rowe
Absent Were: Scott Creed, Orono Cat World
Sheila Elkington, Sr. Animal Control Officer
Marie Knight Stanley, Deputy Clerk
Nick VanSeggelen
Councillor Jane Rowe chaired the meeting.
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
The required quorum was not present, therefore, there was no official voting or
adoption of the minutes.
2.PAUL LIVINGSTON, REVISED PRESENTATION
After discussion of sketches at previous meeting, Paul Livingston revised and presented
a new sketch. The new sketch was bold, bright and colourful and everyone at meeting
was very impressed. Paul left the colour sketch with Committee for review along with a
written quote (attached). It was discussed that Municipality would supply scaffolding
and spray wall in preparation for painting.
3. EDUCATION OF PET OWNERSHIP – PUBLIC SCHOOL
Discussion to introduce pet ownership program early in the new year to young students,
approximately grade 3 (8 – 9 years of age) in Public Schools.
It was discussed, to form a sub-committee to establish the presentation and what aids to
use. (eg. colouring book, crossword puzzle, activity book etc. which relates to pet
ownership. Councillor Rowe volunteered for this sub-committee and requested others to
volunteer to get started. Suggested that Marie Knight Stanley look into obtaining
pamphlets from other Municipalities for ideas. We will have to approach the School
Board to get permission for this incentive.
Animal Advisory Committee Minutes - 2 - October 14, 1999
4. OFFICER MOUNSTEVEN - AWARD
Councillor Rowe suggested sending a letter of congratulations to Officer Mounsteven for
receiving the Officer of the Year Award. Officer Mounsteven attended the opening of
the Animal Shelter.
5. OTHER BUSINESS
Jane Rowe commented Inspired Ambiance has collected a total of $895.00 to date for the
Animal Shelter.
Laurie Ovenden mentioned she had approached local business in Orono re: a donation jar
in their business for the Animal Shelter and was greeted very favourable.
Laurie Davis suggested placing direction signs for the Animal Shelter at Liberty Street
and Hwy. #2 and also Liberty Street and Baseline Road. Public Works Department will
have to be contacted.
Discussion was held whether or not there should have been a Tender for the painting of
the Animal Shelter.
6. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting has been scheduled for November 11, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at the Animal
Shelter.
7.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:25 p.m.
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Chair
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Donna MacKay, Secretary