HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.02.17 SBACC MinutesAnimal Control Commission Minutes March 2, 2017 7:00 p.m.
Commission Members Present: Betsy Culp, Ernest Galos, Barbara Leavell
Citizen Members Present: None
Council Members Present: Jo Broden
City Staff Present: Jen Gobel, SBACC; Stephanie Steele, Assistant
CityAttorney
Agenda: Meeting called to Order at 7:04 p.m. Ernest
Galos indicates he sent proposed minutes of February meeting. Ms. Leavell moves
to accept them, Dr. Culp seconds and the minutes are accepted unanimously. The
members also approved the meeting minutes prepared by Ernest Galos for the July,
2016 meeting with Dr. Culp moving to accept and Barb Leavell seconding. Passed
unanimously. Copies of the minute notes taken for June, August and October, 2016
by Emily Sexton were also accepted unanimously. Ernest Galos indicates he
listened to the recording of the December meeting again as Ms. Kaiser had some
questions. He notes that the minutes were accepted and are accurate.
Annual Report submitted the previous day to the Council and Mayor's
Office. .
Jenn Gobel provided intake and outgo information to compare to previous
year. Intakes down 11 from 133. :Rescues this year were48 vs. 44; 36 dogs v. 32
cats 12 and 12. Returned to owner also improved. No never outcomes. Only 23 vs.
32 animal euthanized. Only 5 dogs this year, 12 cats v. 13. Rest were wildlife. Only
1 dog put down for aggression. 2 Feral cats put down TNR saved 4 others. Ernest
Galos asked what wildlife calls they respond to. Ms. Gobel indicates if injured, bat
calls in house. If healthy wildlife is caught, released back into wild near shelter.
Jenn Gobel indicates new animal control officer started. Stacia Orlowski
promoted to assistant manager. Upcoming events at Chip and tag at Pets Supplies
Plus on 3/25. Good Dog TechTraining offered free for all adoptions. Citations
have increased as officers actively enforcing. Partnered with Ft. Wayne Pitbull
Coalition to get mom and 9 puppies out of shelter. Shelter closed one day for
seminar on dog fighting. Began working with Meow Mission. PetPoint microchip
updated. Auto uploads to Petfinder and Adopt A Pet started.
Ernest Galos asked if Meow Mission working in River Park. Ms. Gobel
unsure. Stephanie Steele indicated the City would check. Dr. Culp asked about
uniform training for everyone regarding Parrvo. Ms. Gobel wants to reinforce
importance of cleanliness. Dr. Culp recommends letting disinfectant sit on surfaces
to insure it works effectively. Heart worm protection being used. Discussion of
particular brands ensued. Ms. Gobel finalizing a golf outing June 17, 2017 at Juday
Creek. Ernest Galos asked if City course could be used. Ms. Gobel said if was most
cost effective at Juday Creek. Ernest Galos asked if Trainer West Todd was an
employee. Ms. Gobel said not presently. Council member Jo Broden appeared to
meet the staff. She indicated interviews took place for the Commission vacancy.
The next meeting date shall be April 6, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Culpl moved for
adjournment, Ms. Leavell seconded and the motion carried 3 -0. The meeting
adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
Filed in Clerk's Office
APR 12 2017
KAREEMAH FOWLER
CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IN