HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-03-15 Minutes ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes of a meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee
held on Wednesday, March 15, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the
Municipal Administrative Centre—Ante Room
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Scott Creed, Orono Cat World
Laurie Davis, Durham Animal Adoption
Sheila Elkington, Sr. Animal Services Officer
Wolf Klose, Orono Cat World
Marie Knight Stanley, Deputy Clerk
Councillor Jane Rowe
Donna MacKay
Nick VanSeggelen
Absent: Laurie Ovenden
Councillor Jane Rowe chaired the meeting.
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Marie Knight Stanley, seconded by Sheila Elkington
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee held on
February 9, 2000 be approved.
"CARRIED"
2. PROCLAMATION OF PET AWARENESS WEEK(MAY 6— 14)
Scott Creed, Jungle Cat World will go to Council as a delegation on March 27, 2000 to
have week May 6 — 14, 2000 proclaimed as Pet Awareness Week in the Municipality of
Clarington. The Clerk's Department will prepare letter.
Attachments were circulated re: ideas for Pet Awareness Week and some ideas were
agreed upon.
a) Pet Smart has an open house as well as an adopt-a-thon (cats only) in which staff
participate both Saturday and Sunday May 6th& 7t'. Staff will have an Open
House at the Animal Shelter on Saturday, May 6, 2000.
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b) Maple Fest will be held the same weekend. Staff to participate and set up a booth
downtown. One volunteer to staff Animal Services and 1 volunteer to staff a
booth downtown will be needed. Volunteers will be confirmed at next meeting on
April 12, 2000.
C) Jane Rowe will speak to Jennifer re: space in Lobby using display board for use
during Pet Awareness Week(May 6 — 14). Also, will contact Newspapers for
coverage. Jane will also ask Jennifer to contact local Radio Station for a 20
second public service announcement re: licencing pets.
d) Libraries will also be participating in the Pet Awareness Week. Staff will
work with Libraries with a display.
3. "FIDO, FRIEND OR FOE" COLOURING BOOK
Marie contacted State Farm Insurance and requested some copies of the Fido Booklet.
They sent her 500 free copies and will send more if needed. We will distribute booklets
in displays and around schools when promoting responsible pet ownership. We will
attach our Animal Services business card to the back of each booklet. A letter was sent to
State Farm thanking them for their generosity.
4. DOG BITE PREVENTION— TOWN OF GEORGINA
Sheila and Mary Jane attended a presentation held at Morning Glory Public School
regarding the do's and don'ts of responsible pet ownership. St. John's Ambulance
brought their own dogs and practiced with the children what to do. There is a report from
the Town of Georgina regarding presentations in schools.
We will have to decide whether to take our own animals in the schools or contact St. John
Ambulance. We will have a discussion at next meeting.
Donna will make copies of pamphlets from Georgina for Committee for next meeting.
5. BOWMANVILLE EVENTS—FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES
Committee reviewed attached list and came up with some ideas. Maple Fest is same
weekend as kick off to Pet Awareness Week. Committee looking at tying in both events.
Nick has volunteered for June 24 ', which is the Fabulous Fifties Festival.
We will review list closer to the dates listed.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Sheila has contacted the local Vet Clinics several times to see if anyone is interested in
joining the Animal Advisory Committee. No one has replied to date.
Received budget approval for the Mural.
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7. OTHER BUSINESS
Marie
- Jennifer Cook has included pictures of animals for adoption on our Web site effective
March 14, 2000.
- Mayor commented on Animal Services staff and also Advisory Committee as being pro
active and setting trends in the community. Accolades from Mayor and Members of
Council were appreciated by staff and Members of the Animal Advisory Committee.
- Received approval for capital budget.
Resolution#AAC-7-00
Moved by Laurie Davis, seconded by Wolf Klose
THAT Scott Creed be nominated as chairman of the Animal Advisory Committee.
"CARRIED"
Scott Creed was elected by acclamation.
8. NEXT MEETING
Next Meeting will be held April 12, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Animal Shelter.
9. ADJOUNRMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
Chair
Donna MacKay, Secretary