DASAB Minutes 03/20/2018March 20.201E
MTNUTES OF THE MEETING OF COLLIER COUNTY
DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida March 20,2018
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 6:00 PM in REGULAR
SESSION at Domestic Animal Services Training Room, Davis Blvd., Naples,
Florida, with the following members present:
CHAIRMAN: James Spartz
VICE CHAIRMAN: Marjorie Bloom
SECRETARY: Vacant
James fuch
James Seabasty (late)
Mary Baker
Dr. Michael Gordon
ALSO PRESENT: Darcy Andrade, Director, DAS
Kyra Lynch, Shelter Operations Manager, DAS
Dan Grossi, Field Operations Manager, DAS
Karla Carlisle, Training Coordinator, DAS
Kellie Carrol l, Administrative Assistant, DAS
I. Call to Ordcr
Cheirman James Spertz called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. Attendance
A quorum was established.
Keltie Cerroll presided over the projector displaying the Agenda packet.
III. Approvel of Agendr
March 20, 201E
.Iim Rich mdde a motion to opprove the agenda, there was a second and the motion passed
5-0.
IV. Approval of Minutes of the January 16, 20lE Meeting
Mary Baher made o motion to approve the minutes of the January 16, 2018 meeting, there
was a second and the motion passed 5-0.
V. Director's Report
Dercy Andrade advised the Board that the Selection Committee for building
renovations selected a firm and their recommendation should go before the BCC next
month. There is a plan to upgrade the electrical for the other buildings so that
temporary air conditioning can be installed. Trane, who has provided the rental unit in
the past, is no longer working with the county, so another rental company needs to be
found.
Ms. Andrade stated that the Ordinance revision is still at the County Attorney's Ofiice
for review. If the County Attomey's Office completes their review, Darcy may call for
an Advisory Board meeting in April.
Beginning in fiscal year 2018, DAS is posting live release rates on the web site in
addition to the statistics that are mandated by the state of Florida.
Kyra Lynch provided a staffing update. One new Animal Care Specialist has started
and a second one will be starting in April.
Dan Grossi reported that there are two (2) vacancies in Field Operations. The current
staffing levels mean that there is only one officer on the road at any given time of day.
Jim Rich asked how long the training period is for new ofiicers and was advised by
Mr. Grossi tlat it is three (3) months.
Karla Cerlisle informed the Board that a new Veterinary Technician started in mid-
Febnrary and has nearly completed her training.
Darcy Andrade advised the Board that DAS is trying to recruit a parttime Shelter
Veterinarian.
YI. Old Business
A. Temporary Air Conditioning
Ms Andrade previously provided an update during the Director's Report
YII. New Business
VIII.
March 20, 2018
Ms. Andrade informed the Board about current Animal Services Advisory Board
vacancies and offered the candidates the opportunity to speak briefly. Sarah Baeckler
Davis, candidate for the Humane Society seat on the Board and the current Executive
Director of Humane Sociefy Naples, spoke about her background. Mary Baker,
candidate for the Animal Related Business sea! briefly discussed her background in
the pet retail business. Deniel Rheaume and Lce Bewtey, catrdidates for the At-
Large seat, both spoke about their backgrorurd and their interest in becoming a
member of the Board.
The Board voted by ballot on all positions. Mary Beker did not enter a ballot on the
Animal Related Business position. Sareh Baeckler Davis, Mary Baker and Daniel
Rheaume were selected.
Marjorie Bloom made a motion to recommend Saruh Baeckler Davis to the Board of
Counly Commissioners for appointment to the Humane Society seat on the Board,
there was a second and the motion WSSed 6-0.
Marjorie Bloom made a motion to recommend Daniel Rheaume to the Board of
County Commissioners for appointment to the At-Large seat on the Board, there was a
second and the motion passed 6-0.
Maforie Bloom made a motion to recommend Mary Baker to the Board of County
Commissioners for appointment to the Animal Related Business seat on the Board,
there was a second and the motion passed 5-0.
Public Comment
There were no public comments.
Advisory Boerd Member Comments
Jemes Seabasty thankd DAS staff for all of the positive growth and changes within the
Division.
Merjorie Bloom thanked Mr. Seebasty for his service and she also tlanked everyone
who applied to become a Board member.
Mary Baker thanked the Board for re-electing her to her seat.
Jim Rich inquired on the status ofrepairs to the marquee sign and was advised that it
depends upon FEMA and the date is unknown.
Jim Spartr thanked James Seabasty for his service and welcomed the new Board
memhrs. Cpl. Spartz asked if dog breed names have been removed from kennel cards.
Kyre Lynch advised that DAS is workng with their software vendor, Chameleon, to
make the change. She explained that there are ties between the Chameleon system and
lost pet postings.
IX.
March 20, 201E
Dr. Gordon advised the Board that he had accepted Darcy Andrade's offer ofa tour of
the facility and that he believes that he can help get the local veterinary community
involved in helping DAS.
Dr. Gordon made a motion to adjourn, there was a second and the motion passed 6-0.
The next reguhrly schedulcd Advisory Board Meeting will be on Tuesday, Mry 20th, rt
6:00 in the Domestic Animd Training Room, Davis Blvd., Naples, Florida.
There being no frirther business for the good ofthe County, the meeting was concluded
r,t6:24p.m.
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