DASAC Minutes 11/15/2016Novcmbcr 15,2016
MMTES OF THE MEETING OF COLLIER COUNTY
DOⅣESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY COnIITTEE
Naples, Florida November 15,2016
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Domestic Animal
Services Advisory Committee in and for the County of Collier, having
conducted business herein, met on this date at 6:30 PM in REGULAR
SESSION at Domestic Animal Services Training Room, Davis Blvd., East
Naples, Florida, with the following members present:
CTIAIRMAN: Vacant
VICE CHAIRMAN: James Seabasty
SECRETARY: Marjorie Bloom
James Rich
James Spartz
Mary Baker
Aimee Leteux
Patrice Worcester
ALSO PRESENT:Darcy Andrade,Director,DAS
Kン 電Lynch,Shelter Operations Manager,DAS
Dan Crossi,Animal Cont,ol Supervisor,DAS
Katie Sibert,Volunteer Coordinator,DAS
Kellie Carron,Administat市 e Assistant,DAS
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I. Cdl to Order
Vice Cheir Jemes Seebesty called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
II. Attendrnce
A quorum was established.
Keltie Cerroll presided over the projector displaying the Agenda packet.
III. Approvel of Agenda
Marjorie Bloom made a motion to approve the agenda, there was a second and the
motion carried 7-0.
IV. Approvel of Minutes of the September 20' 2016 Mecting
Mary Ba*er made a motion to accept the minutes of the September 20th meeting, there
was a second and the motion carried 7-0.
V. Old Business
There was no old business discussed.
VI. New Busincss
A. Director's Report
Darrry Andrade advised the Board that the next Adoptathon will be held Saturday
December 3'd ttrough Sunday, December 46. The event wi[ sta( at 9:00 a.m. and nrn
through 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Paws in the Park will also be held in Decernber on
Saturday. December I 76.
Ms. Andrade discussed vacant office spaces in the Winn Dixie plaza in Immokalee
that are being considered for a new Immokalee office location. Ms. Andrede will
conduct further research into the various spaces and bring information back to the
Board for firther discussion.
Dercy advised the Boad that she has contacted SNIP and VSA, two low cost
spay/neuter organizations to determine if they would like to be included on the
Domestic Animal Services webpage, but both organizations declined.
Kyre Lynch advised the Board that a new Animal Care Specialist has been hired witl a
tentative starting date at the end ofNovember.
Katie Sibert informed the Board that volunteer hours in FYl6 doubled over t}.re
previous year.
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B. New Member
The Board welcomed new member Petrice Worcester. Ms. Worcester advised the
Board that she is the Operations Director at the Humane Society Naples and provided a
brief background.
C. F"Yf 5 Shtisticel Review
Darry Andrrde presided over a Powerpoint prcsentation ofthe Fiscal Year 2016
Multi-Year Statistical Review.
D. Customer Setisfaction Survey
Ms. Andrade provided the results from the most rccent customer satisfaction surveys
that were conducted via email.
E. Advisory Board Options
The Board discussed various options for the future ofthe Board, including reducing the
number of meetings to bi-annual, annual, dissolving the Board or making no changes.
Ballots were passed out to the members so they could vote on their decision regarding
any changes.
Maty Beker asked about creating a "Friends of' group and was advised by Darcy
Andrade that it was a separate issue.
Jrmes Serbesty said that he believed that a Board is necessary, but should meet less
frequently and that the staff is doing a great job.
Marjorie Bloom stated that a Board isn't currently needed, but expressed concem that
if staff changes, it could once again become necessary.
Mary Beker advised that she sees a value in maintaining the Board.
Jim Rich stated that he doesn't see the need for montbly meetings, but believes that the
Advisory Board is a sormding board for staff.
Jim Spartz advised that there are good lines of communication and the Board can hold
additional meetings if needed and the Board can always change it back in the future.
Aimee Leteeur stated that bi-monthly meetings are good to have and if staff changes, it
could be a problem.
Petrice Worcester said that it can be confirsing to the public to hold one annual
meeting and tlen schedule others as needed.
The Board voted and the ballots were counted by James Seabasty. Five Board
members voted to continue Io hold bi-monthly meetings, one voted for bi-annual
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meetings and one voted for annual meetings. As a result ofthe vote, the Advisory
Board will continue to meet bi-monthly.
VIII. Public Comments
There were no public comments.
IX, Advisory Board Member Comments
Jim Spertz told the Board that he would be posting Adoptathon on the message board for
the Sheriffs Office. He also advised that the Sherif s Office also uses Next Door, a
social media application and he will pos Adoptathon there as well.
.lim Rich moved to adjour* Motion received a second and wss canied 74.
The ncxt regulerty scheduled Advisory Boerd Meeting will be on Tuesdey' Jenuery
17th, et 6:30 in the Domestic Animal Training Room, Devis Blvd.' Naples, Florida.
There being no further business for the good ofthe County' thc meeting was adjourned
by the order of the Vice Chair at 7:15 p,m.
COLLIER COUNTY SERVICES
These minutes approved by Board/Committee on as presented or as
amended/