HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-01-15 Minutes ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes of a meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee
held on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. in the Ante Room
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Laurie Davis, Durham Animal Adoption
Sheila Elkington, Sr. Animal Services Officer
Peter Klose, Animal Cat World (2:20 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
Marie Knight Stanley, Deputy Clerk
Dr. Bill Mingram
Tara Stocker
Nick VanSeggelen
Donna MacKay, Secretary
Absent Were: Colleen Cochrane
Dr. Julia Holt
Councillor Don MacArthur
Nick VanSeggelen 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 December 12, 2001 be approved.
"CARRIED"
2. EXOTIC BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
The intent was to add to the exemptions of our by-law. Solicitor recommends
making no amendments to the Exotic Pet By-law. Municipality does not lc` i�ice
these events at present and is covered either by the Exotic Pet By=law or the
.Zoning By-law.
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Events using exotic/jungle animals are allowed in the Municipalityiprlly ifffllratod
with CAZA. If not affiliated, then event would be stopped if Mu6ioipality is made, .... • ......,'
aware prior to the performance. A draft of Minimum Stand ar#'for Zoosin
Ontario compiled by The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources"was handed obt -
and copies will be made for next meeting.
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The following motion was made.
Moved by Tara Stocker, seconded by Peter Klose
THAT the Animal Advisory Committee recommend to Council;
THAT the Animal Shelter send a letter to the Clarington Separate & Public
School Boards advising that the Municipality of Clarington prohibits the use of
animal shows with performers who are not accredited by CAZA or the American
Zoo & Aquarium Association due to the danger which these animals may pose to
the public and the liability issues associated therewith; and
THAT all schools in the Municipality of Clarington be advised by the School
Boards.
"CARRIED"
3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Feral Cats —An active approach is being initiated to eliminate Feral cats from the
Municipality. Five extra cat cages are budgeted for the Animal Shelter to house
more cats. They will be kept minimum of 7 days. Animal Services Staff when
removing cats will issue a Property Standards Order stating dumpsters must be
kept closed and cracks sealed so feral cats cannot get in. Marie will speak to
Councillor Jim Schell who is a member of the BIA. Most of these properties are
adjacent to stores downtown.
Dr. Mingram stated there is no way to eliminate this problem unless these cats
have been spayed or neutered. People feel they are being kind by feeding these
cats but they are only making things worse. In other words "if you feed it, you
own it."
Sheila would like to see something in writing to handout from the Shelter
explaining why it is unwise to feed feral cats and the negative ramifications from
doing this.
4. OTHER BUSINESS
Discussions were held on holding a Microchip Clinic as a fundraiser for the
Animal Shelter. Animal Shelter staff are authorized to administer microchips. Dr.
Mingram with check with the Veterinarian Association if there would be a problem
with the Shelter holding this clinic.
Sheila will get correct wording from the Regional Health Unit regarding the legal
wording for the necessity of rabies shots and for how often they should be
administered.
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5. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Marie Knight Stanley, seconded by Tara Stocker
THAT the meeting adjourn at 3:25 p.m.
"CARRIED"
NEXT MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2:00 —ANIMAL SHETLER
Chair/ f
Donna MacKay, Sec etary