HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.07.17 SBACC MinutesAnimal Control Commission Minutes February 7, 2017 6:30 p.m.
Commission Members Present: Betsy Culp, Ernest Galos, Rebecca Kaiser,
Barbara Leavell
Citizen Members Present: Bill Sykes, other unidentified persons
Council Members Present: None
City Staff Present: Jen Gobel, SBACC; Randy Wilkerson, Code
Enforcement; Stephanie Steele, Assistant City
Attorney
Agenda: Meeting called to Order at 6:34 p.m. The
meeting agenda modified to add hearing regarding Melissa Bialko's St. Bernard at
7:00 p.m. Rebecca Kaiser wanted to add items to proposed minutes of January
meeting. Ernest Galos indicates his belief that the items she referred to were
mentioned in December minutes. He indicated he would review previous minutes to
see if additions need to be made to December minutes. January minutes approved
unanimously.
St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 18, 2017 mentioned by Rebecca Kaiser.
Checking to see if rescues will join. Will ask Heartland and Pet Refuge to
participate. Will address problems of dogs already adopted participating. Ms.
Kaiser mentioned need for a trailer possibly for purchase.
Jenn Gobel provided intake and outgo information to compare to previous
year. Intakes down :94 animals consisting of 66 dogs 28 cats in Jan 2017 versus; 74
dogs 43 cats in Jan, 2016. Adoptions were 28 dogs in January, 2017 v. 15 in 2016. 5
cats in 2017 v. 4 in 2016. Rescues were 32in January 2017, v. 31 in January 2016,
13 dogs in 2017 v. 21 in 2016, 19 cats in 2017 v. 10 in 2016. Euthanasia was 36 in
January, 2016 consisting of 22 dog, 13cats , 1 wildlife; in January 2017 it was 9 dogs,
8 cats, 2 raccoons.
Changed procedures to vaccinate on intake and provide preventative
medication. Trainer West Todd helping staff and volunteers work with animals.
She reported Never Outcomed 4 dogs 1 cat in January 2016 either not documented
properly or no idea where animal went.
In preparing annual report now implementing spread sheet rather than individual
by hand accounting. Officers now have specialties re: hoarders, breeders etc.
Fosters coming in to get training. Need to get word out to community through PSA
or commercial about program. Microchip and tag events planned. Fundraisers:
golf outing in May, motorcycle ride in fall are in the works. She wants to start
radiothon fundraising. Wants animal based community center by 2022.
Talked about HVAC system for cat room and screen door. Marlena has come in for
cat enrichment. Wants to get press release out for 217 account and earmarking of
funds. Dogfighting training will be on Friday at police department. In contact with
Aaron Perri for dog park across from shelter. Also for reactive dogs, small dogs.
Petpoint being implemented to get Petfinder and Adopt a Pet on line. Will also
keep track of calls. Cost is $900.00/ year. Ernest Galos asked about Meow Mission.
Jenn Gobel indicated SBACC did food drive with Meow Mission and they recently
received grant to do more TNR.
Brief discussion regarding status of Dr. Covey still volunteering at shelter.
Dr. Culp asked if funds are in the budget to hire a veterinarian if necessary. Randy
Wilkerson indicated there are funds.
As a further agenda item rather than the usual hearing, Stephanie Steele
presented affidavits from Nancy Eide and Melissa Bialko regarding the case of Bella
the St. Bernard. She further presented a Stipulation between Ms. Bialko and the
Cityagreeing that Bella was a vicious animal per the Ordinance but also agreeing
that euthanasia wa inappropriate. The Commission members discussed the
information and granted the request and determined Bella to be a vicious animal
subject to the restrictions of the ordinance. The animal will not be euthanized.
Due to Dr. Culp's change of schedule a change was decided in the monthly
meeting days. The first Thursday of the month was chosen. The next meeting date
shall be March 2, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. The audience was asked if any person had any
questions. Bill Sykes asked if meetings would be open to the public. He was assured
that each monthly meeting is publicized and open to the public. Barb Leavell
moved for adjournment, Dr. Culp seconded and the motion carried 4 -0. The
meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
Filed in Clerk's Office
APR 12 2017
KAREEMAH FOWLER
CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IN