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DASAB Minutes 10/05/2020October 5, 2020 MINUTES OF THE MEETTNG OF COLLIER COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD Naples, Florida, October 5,2020 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Domestic Animal Services Advisory Board in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 3:00 PM for a workshop at the BCC Boardroom, 3'd Floor, W. Harmon Tumer Building, Collier County Govemment Center, Naples, Florida, with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: Jim Rich Sarah Baeckler-Davis Marj orie Bloom ALSO PRESENT: Darcy Andrade, Director, DAS Kellie Carroll, Administrative Assistant, DAS Marcy Perry, Field Operations Manager, DAS Steve Camell, Public Services Department Head I. Call to Order Vice Chairman Jim Rich called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. Mr. Rich advised attendees that speakers are limited to three (3) minutes unless they receive time ceded fiom another registered speaker. U. Roll Call III. Staff Introduction Jim Rich made opening remarks and introduced Darcy Andrade, Director of I)omestic Animal Services. Ms. Andrade provided background information on the ordinance language to date. IV. Public Comments Cynthia Harrold passed on making comments. Chuck Danielian ceded his time to Kelly Hyland. I 3.1.d Packet Pg. 71 Attachment: Animal Services Meeting Minutes - October 5, 2020 (signed) (14309 : Animal Services Advisory Board - November 17, 2020) October 5, 2020 Kelly Hyland discussed the timeframe to remediate violations and discussed Petland violations. Jonathan Foerster from Humane Society Naples (HSN) stated that a ban was not part ofthe discussion, but that HSN believes that no regulation is possible without one. He also called for more frequent inspections, no third-party brokers, that retail buyers should be required to purchase from breeders and a ban on third party financing. Mr. Foerster stated that HSN is in favor ofa seven (7) day cooling offperiod and that HSN is happy to be regulated and inspected. Jim Boetman ceded his time to Kim Collins Sara Bazler ceded her time to Kim Collins. Theodore Collins ceded his time to Kim Collins. Kim Collins, representing Florida Puppies Online discussed Section 4 (page 7) ofthe proposed ordinance and called for separate sections for Rescues so that Rescues can provide details on where animal are obtained. She advised that Florida Puppies Online takes issue with a spay/neuter provision as many Veterinarians don't agree with performing sterilization surgery on puppies. Ms. Collins stated that the recordkeeping needs to be streamlined, exercise regulations are not appropriate for all sizes of dogs, and that housing regulations are conflising. Ms. Collins advised that the state of Colorado has strong regulations and recommended that Collier County review those regulations. Sarah Baeckler-Davis asked Ms. Collins if Florida Puppies Online was okay with all other aspects of the proposed language. Ms. Collins stated that providing names and addresses ofbreeders appears to be an invasion ofprivacy, but they can comply. Nathan Bazler from Florida Puppies Online stated the biggest problem is the size requirements. He also spoke ofthe Colorado regulations and those ofthe State ofNew York. Mr. Bazler stated that the recordkeeping is rmfair and that if HSN can comply, then Florida Puppies Online can as well. He also advised that people are not required to have USDA licenses; they choose to have them. Dr. Albert Lopez, who assists Florida Puppies Online stated that rabies vaccinations are recommended at 16 weeks, but Collier County requires 12 weeks. Dr. Lopez also stated that he recommends spay/neuter surgery at 6 months up to two (2) years. He also stated that the sheltering requirement is too large for small breed dogs. He recommended that the County use the six-month guideline and that other Veterinarians need to be involved. Marjorie Bloom stated that Dr. Michael Gordon, DVM is on the Animal Services Advisory Board. 2 Tom Kepp advised that he agrees with everything stated by Mr. Foester. Mr Kepp also stated that Petland should provide no-cost spay and neuter surgery and that hobby breeders should be required to hold puppies for eight (8) weeks and have health certificates. 3.1.d Packet Pg. 72 Attachment: Animal Services Meeting Minutes - October 5, 2020 (signed) (14309 : Animal Services Advisory Board - November 17, 2020) October 5. 2020 Marc Pacelli stated that he has been in the veterinary field for over 25 years and is now with Florida Puppies Online. He stated that the ordinance seems to be against businesses vs. Humane societies. He stated that vaccines are every 2l days but health certificates are for 30 days and that small dogs are at risk for hypoglycemia. Sarah Baeckler-Davis asked if he is okay with 6- l2 months old for spay/neuter and he advised that he is. She asked Mr. Pacelli if he had any other concems and he advised that the section on rabies is for 12 weeks ofage, but the state says it is 16 weeks. Darcy Andrade provided the Florida Statute on rabies vaccinations. Tom Kepp stated that the small animals being discussed are bred to be that small and that the size ofenclosr.ues should not be changed. He advised that the enclosures were already in place when they moved in. Sarah Baeckler-Davis asked if she had missed a speaker from Petland and was advised by Jim Rich that she did not. There were no registered speakers from Petland. The next regularly scheduled Advisory Board Meeting will be on Tuesday, November 17,202O rt 6:N p.m. ir the Domestic Animal Training Room, Davis Blvd., Naplcs, Florida. There being no further business for the good ofthe County, the meeting was concluded at 4:00 p.m, COLLIER COUNTY DOMES CES Vice Chairm Rich ,/r,asThese minutes approved by Board,/Committee on llrz-)o as presented amended 3 3.1.d Packet Pg. 73 Attachment: Animal Services Meeting Minutes - October 5, 2020 (signed) (14309 : Animal Services Advisory Board - November 17, 2020)