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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-06-14 Minutes ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes of a meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee held on June 14, 2006 at 2:30 P.M. at the Municipal Administrative Centre – Meeting Room 1 A. ROLL CALL Present: John Stoner, Chair Rhonda Hooper, Vice Chair Charmaine Dunn Councillor Adrian Foster Helen Koscok John Sturdy Sheila Elkington, Sr. Animal Services Officer Anne Greentree, Deputy Clerk Cheryl Tennisco, Clerk II, Secretary 1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Charmaine Dunn, seconded by John Stoner THAT the minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee for the meeting of March 22, 2006, be approved without comment. CARRIED 2. COMMUNITY EVENTS – UPDATE i) Family Play Day – June 24, 2006, Garnet B. Rickard Centre The event is scheduled from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cherie Divell will be hosting the booth on behalf of Animal Services to interact with the public. Resources available for the public to take will include brochures on wildlife and Responsible Cat Owner. 3. MANDATORY MICROCHIPPING Anne informed the Committee she has been approached by PetLinks to participate in their program for locating lost animals. Anne further advised that staff believe there would be more value in mandatory microchipping. Anne advised it is the opinion of Animal Services not to participate in the program. Animal Advisory Committee -2- June 14, 2006 Discussion followed on Animal Services providing mandatory microchipping for stray animals. Helen suggested the Committee contact the College of Veterinarians to review necessary policies/procedures involved in this process. John Stoner stated the cost of microchipping should be added to the cost of the pet owner getting their animal out of the Shelter. Councillor Foster had a concern with the cost being incurred by the pet owner and owners then not claiming their animals. 4. NEW KENNEL BY-LAW (DRAFT) FOR REVIEW Anne submitted a draft copy of the new Kennel By-law. Anne advised the Committee the draft contains more definitions, three types of Kennel Licences and a section on exemption from Dog Tags. Anne suggested the Committee review the draft and forward their comments onto herself. A discussion followed on the size of individual cages (housing the animals) in the kennels. John Stoner suggested the by-law address the size of individual cages be set on a ratio in size to the animal. 5. HELLENIC ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY th Item #5 was put over to the September 13 meeting has paper copies were not available. 6. QUARTERLY REPORT FOR JANUARY TO MARCH 2006 Sheila presented the Quarterly Report for the period of January to March, 2006. Councillor Foster noted the number of dogs were up; Sheila advised this is an effect as a result of the agreement with Pickering. Anne advised the Committee she has received confirmation that the funds from Donations are put into a Capital Reserve Account for the Shelter. Anne advised Animal Services received a large donation, in the amount of $2,000.00 from Waverly Public School fund raiser. The students held several events including a car wash, book sale, and a bake sale. Anne suggested the Committee come up with a very unique idea for expediting the funds. Animal Advisory Committee -3- June 14, 2006 7. OTHER BUSINESS PIT BULL/DOLA CHANGES UPDATE Anne provided an update on charges pending involving a pit bull. It is scheduled to be heard in September. 8. NEXT MEETING Next meeting will be on September 13, 2006 at 2:30 pm at the Animal Shelter. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 4:32 p.m.