HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-04-12 Minutes ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes of a meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee
held on Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the
Animal Shelter
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
Laurie Ovenden
Councillor Jane Rowe
Donna MacKay
Absent: Nick VanSeggelen
Scott Creed chaired the meeting.
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Marie Knight Stanley, seconded by Laurie Ovenden
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee held on
March 15, 2000 be approved.
"CARRIED"
2. "RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP" WEEK(MAY 6— 14)
Circulated copies of Town of Georgina minutes re: Dog Bite Prevention. Plan to use
information on how they proceeded in their Municipality for our own education program.
Committee decided to work on program until September, revising booklet etc. and then
proceed with project next year after the election. Scott Creed will contact the Boards of
Education to see if they would be interested in such a program being introduced to the
schools. Everyone to read and acquaint themselves with the information and will discuss
at our next meeting. A report to Council will be prepared later.
3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Dr. Mingram from Clarington Animal Hospital, Courtice is interested in becoming a
Committee member and attending meetings when time permits. Discussion was held
regarding changing time of meetings to 12:00.
Animal Advisory Committee Minutes - 2 - April 12, 2000
UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONT'D.
Committee agreed to hold next meeting on May 10, 2000 at 12:00 at Animal Shelter.
Previous minutes will be faxed to Dr. Mingram to familiarize him with the activities of
the Committee.
Maple Fest is being held weekend of May 6/7 coinciding with Pet Awareness Week.
Jane Rowe and Marie Knight Stanley have agreed to volunteer their time at Pet Smart on
Saturday and Laurie Ovenden has volunteered her time for Sunday. Sheila will confirm
times and duties.
Library is on board regarding a display at their site for Pet Awareness Week.
Jane will check again with Jennifer regarding display in Lobby.
Scott suggested someone making up a Banner for display.
All agreed that Scott Creed made an excellent presentation to Council.
A local Radio Station 94.9 has agreed to broadcast a public announcement re: Pet
Awareness Week. They require 2—3 weeks notice. Marie Knight Stanley will compose
letter with pertinent information and send to them prior to event. They will condense and
announce in allotted space.
Application has been submitted to Ministry of Transportation of Ontario for Mural at
Animal Shelter. Paul Livingston has been informed that Mural was approved by Council.
4. OTHER BUSINESS
Pet Net donated a microchip monitor worth approximately $1,000.00 to the Animal
Shelter. Marie Knight Stanley will send a thank you letter.
Still working on web site for adoption of pets from Animal Shelter.
5. NEXT MEETING
Next meeting will be held Wednesday, May 10, 2000 at 12:00 Noon at Animal Shelter.
6. ADJOUNRMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
Chair
Donna MacKay, Secretary