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Animal 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