HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-06-13 Minutes ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes of a meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee
held on Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. in the Ante
Room
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mary Jane Bacon
Colleen Cochrane
Laurie Davis, Durham Animal Adoption
Councillor Don MacArthur
Marie Knight Stanley
Tara Stocker
Donna MacKay, Secretary
Absent Were: Dr. Julia Holt
Peter Klose
Dr. Bill Mingram
Paul Spencer
Nick VanSeggelen
Marie Knight Stanley chaired the meeting
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Tara Stocker, seconded by Laurie Davis
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee held
on May 9, 2001 be approved.
"CARRIED"
2. LETTER FROM MRS. LaMARCHE — CAT LICENCING
Letter was discussed with the Committee and Councillor Don MacArthur noted
that a collection had been made among the Members of Council and the matter
has been resolved.
3. LETTER— PAUL SPENCER
A letter was sent to Paul Spencer regarding his appointment to the Animal
Advisory Committee. If we do not hear from him by the end of June, another
member will be appointed.
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4. VICIOUS DOG DECLARATIONS
Three reports went to Council regarding Vicious Dog Declarations —Trotman,
Stacey and Bayliss. The declarations were upheld for 6 months.
Staff will be introducing a new form and process for the Fall. When investigating,
staff will speak to both sides and also witnesses. Municipality will get a legal
opinion regarding the liability dealing with these issues. The option of changing
the name of the "Vicious Dog Declaration" to "Order to Restraint" is being
reviewed.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
- Approval was given to approach individual Principals at the local
Public/Separate Schools regarding the Dog Bite Prevention program.
Donna will contact Peter Klose to provide a list of schools which would be
receptive to this type of a program. Committee will approach schools third
week of September. Colleen is working on acquiring the use of St. John's
Ambulance dogs for presentation. Mary Jane has done presentations in
the past and would be willing to help out.
- Committee to come up with a procedure and a message to send to the
Principals. An e-mail will be sent to all schools with the same message
and followed up with a phone call. The Dog Bite Presentation will be
approximately '/ hour.
- Committee reviewed Dog Bite Prevention Flyer and was very impressed.
Committee to call Donna within a week with any other changes. Marie will
obtain a price from a printer for reproduction. Looking at printing
approximately 4,000 copies. Colleen will hand out pamphlets at Apple
Fest and also have the donation jar available.
- Donations to the Animal Shelter have amounted to $15,000.00 within the
past 4 years. There must be a report to Council to access the account or
be included in the budget.
- Pet Smart Charities Adoption Weekend will be held Friday, June 22nd
Saturday, June 23rd. and Sunday, June 24t". Volunteers needed.
Colleen volunteered for Friday evening and part of Saturday.
Tara volunteered for Saturday and Marie volunteered for Sunday.
- Committee agreed to recess for summer.
6. NEXT MEETING
Next meeting will be held in September. Donna will advise dates and times.
Committee looking at alternating days so Dr. Mingram can attend every two
months.
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7. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Don MacArthur, seconded by Laurie Davis
THAT the meeting adjourn at 3:15 p.m.
"CARRIED"
Chair
Donna MacKay, Secretary