HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-04-11 Minutes ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes of a meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee
held on Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Ante Room
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Colleen E. Cochrane
Laurie Davis, Durham Animal Adoption
Dr. Julia Holt
Sheila Elkington
Councillor Don MacArthur
Tara Stocker
Nick VanSeggelen
Donna MacKay, Secretary
Absent Were: Peter Klose
Dr. Bill Mingram
Paul Spencer
Marie Knight Stanley
Sheila Elkington chaired the meeting.
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Nick VanSeggelen, seconded by Colleen Cochrane
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee held
on March 7, 2001 be approved.
"CARRIED"
2. INTRODUCTION OF PET AWARENESS EDUCATION PROGRAM
Colleen prepared a handout describing the purpose and outline of how to
proceed with the Pet Awareness Education Program. Colleen also circulated a
Dog Bite Prevention Guide Brochure which was used in Georgina. Tom
Vendrasco, By-law Enforcement Officer now working for Clarington designed the
pamphlet and we may be able to use it for our purpose as well. Colleen also has
at her disposal, 2 golden retrievers from St. Johns Ambulance, with liability
coverage which we could use for such a program.
Discussions were held regarding the possibility of including a video. Dr. Holt
suggested checking library or book clubs for information already published. Nick
also made his camera available if needed. Thoughts were to focus on stray
dogs, dog bite prevention, body language as a presentation and all to discuss at
next meeting.
Councillor MacArthur will contact Bob Wilsher of the School Board to determine if
we can contact the individual schools directly.
Animal Advisory Committee - 2 - April 11, 2001
3. TIME CHANGE FOR MEETINGS
It was brought to our attention that Dr.Mingram is unavailable to attend the
Animal Advisory meetings on Wednesdays. Tuesdays and Thursdays were best
for him, however, caused problems for other members. Thursday mornings
seem to be the best time for everyone involved. Sheila will check with Dr.
Mingram to see if Thursday mornings is a good time for him. At next meeting we
can decide whether to change the time and day of meetings.
4. OTHER BUSINESS
Colleen — not able to have a booth at the Exhibition held at the Garnet Rickard
Recreation Complex, will try to set something up for next year.
Colleen picked up some pet posting ads to distribute. She will compile more
information for Pet Awareness Education for next meeting and will contact more
"Dogs for Therapy" Agencies.
Sheila — Pet Smart Promotion coming up however, date has not been confirmed.
Tara has agreed to volunteer, will need others to volunteer once date is
confirmed.
Sheila circulated pictures of dogs/cats printed on her new colour printer at the
Animal Shelter.
Donna will copy the Dog Bite Prevention Guide pamphlet and sent out with
minutes for everyone to review. We will discuss at next meeting what if any
changes will be made before circulation.
5. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at the
Animal Shelter.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m.
Chair
Donna MacKay, Secretary