DASAB Minutes 08/14/2018August 14,2018
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF COLLIER COUNTY
DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, August 14,2018
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 3:00 PM for a WORKSHOP at
Domestic Animal Services Training Room, Davis Blvd., Naples, Florida, with
the fol lowing members present:
CHAIRMAN: Daniel Rheaume (Excused)
VICE CHAIRMAN: James Rich
SECRETARY: Sarah Baeckler Davis
Mary Baker
Dr. Michael Gordon
Marjorie Bloom
Cpl. James Spartz (Excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Kyra Lynch, Shelter Operations Manager, DAS
Kellie Carroll, Administrative Assistant, DAS
I. Workshop
Marjorie Bloom stated that there have been many improvements over the last several years
and that much of the Shelter Assessment has been implemented.
Jim rich inquired if there are County Codes for temporary signage. It was determined that
DAS staff would email Code Enforcement to find out and that Mr. Rich would do some
research into obtaining a temporary marquee sign.
Marjorie Bloom inquired about Sunday hours fbr the shelter and was advised by Kyra
Lynch that it is still dependenl upon staflfing.
Jim Rich stated that the role ofthe Animal Services Advisory Board has changed and that
the Board used to do a top ten list ofthings that needed to be done, but now initiative is being
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taken and the Board doesn't really have much input any more; the Board is a liaison between
DAS and the Board of County Commissioners and between DAS and the public.
Mary Baker stressed the need for more public outreach and that many people still believe
that DAS euthanizes most of the animals that come to the shelter.
Dr. Gordon stated that he relies on Darcy Andrade and Kyra Lynch to communicate any
problems and to ask for assistance from the Board.
Ms. Lynch asked Dr. Gordon if he would be interested in speaking at a Town Hall Meeting
for local veterinarians. Dr. Gordon said that he would prefer to speak with the veterinarians
at their monthly meeting.
Ms. Lynch agreed with the Board that more public outreach is needed and that is one ofthe
functions olthe Board.
Sarah Baeckler Davis stated that the Board needs to hear from leadership staff on what is
needed fiom the Board in order to help move the organization tbrward.
Marjorie Bloom inquired on how DAS was doing with Rescue transfers and adoptions
Daniel Rheaume sent an email to request that DAS considers placing an informational insert
about DAS in tax notices that are sent out by Collier County.
Marjorie Bloom stated that gated communities do background checks and can ask lor pet
information and can provide notice that pets need to be licensed and vaccinated. lnformation
can be placed in Homeowners Association Board welcome packets.
IL Public Speakers
Bridget Bannon asked the Board to go to the Board ofCounty Commissioners to request
putting together a task force to work on Spay/Neuter.
Kyra Lynch advised that DAS will be able to offer low cost spay neuter to the public now
that the Ordinance has been amended but has to wait until a Shelter Veterinarian can be
hired.
Mary Baker asked if DAS could talk to the Board of County Commissioners about hiring a
second Shelter Veterinarian.
There being no further business for the good ofthe County, the meeting was conclutled
at 6:55 p.m.
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COLLIER COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES
These minutes approved by Board/Committee on
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