DASAB Minutes 11/17/2020November 17. 2020
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF COLLIER COUNTY
DOMESTIC ANTMAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Naples, Florida, November 17 ,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 6:00 PM in REGULAR SESSION at
Domestic Animal Services Training Room, Davis Blvd., Naples, Florida, with
the following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Vacant
VICE CHAIRMAN: Jim Rich
SECRETARY: Mary Baker
Sarah Baeckler-Davis (excused)
Marj orie Bloom
Dr. Michael Gordon
Cpl. James A. Spartz (excused)
I. CaII to Order
Vice Chairman Jim Rich called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. Attendance
A quorum was establ ished.
III. Approval of Agenda
Jlm Rich made a motion to approve the agendo, there was a second and the motion
carried 4-0.
lV. Approval of Minutes
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ALSO PRESENT: Darcy Andrade, Director, DAS
Kellie Carroll, Administrative Assistant, DAS
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Marjorie Bloom made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 30, 2020
,neeting, lhere was a second and the motion passed, 4-0.
Jim Rich made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 5, 2020 workshop
There was a second and the motion passed 4-0.
V. Public Comments
Kelly Hyland read a letter from Commissioner Rick LoCastro that thanked the Board
for their work.
Chuck Danielian spoke of his partnership with Kelly Hyland and stated that he was in
favor of her being appointed to the Animal Services Advisory Board. Mr. Danielian
also read a letter of support on behalf of Belen Brisco.
Tom Kepp spoke in favor of Kelly Hyland serving on the Advisory Board.
V[ Director's Report
Darcy Andrade advised that Board that after the workshop the language was sent to
the County Attomey's Office where it is still under review. The County Auomey will
determine if the ordinance needs to come back to the Advisory Board before
proceeding to the Board of County Commissioners.
Ms. Andrade reported that the online donation system is up and running. She also
advised that the trustees have not retumed, and that DAS has hired three temporary
employees and still needs to hire three more.
Ms. Andrade provided an update on the new shelter. The design firm has been
selected and will be going before the Board of County Commissioners for final
approval on December 8, 2020.
A Community Cat Group meeting was held in October and it was determined that more
volunteers need to be recruited to help trap cats. Ms. Andrade advised that DAS is
willing to host workshops to teach and train people to trap. Gwen from Camp Many
Paws, Kristen from Humane Society Naples and someone from DAS will be able to
instruct.
VIL New Business
A. Board Vacancy
Sarah Norris gave a brief introduction to herself and her experience as a Board
member for a local a rabbit rescue, a current DAS foster and other animal handling
and volunteer experience.
Kelly Hyland advised the Board ofher experience as a volunteer in the community, as
a 501(c)3 volunteer as well as her partnership with Harborside Vet Clinic, Collier
Spay/lrleuter Clinic and SNIP Collier.
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Jim Rich advised the Board that he received eleven emails and phone calls in support
of Kelly Hyland.
The Board voted and there were two votes in favor of Kelly Hyland and two votes in
favor of Sarah Norris.
lim Rich made a motion to postpone the vote until the next ,neeting so the absenl
members could participate, there was a second and the motion passed 4-0.
VIII. Advisory Board Member Comments
Marjorie Bloom thanked both candidates and stated that either candidate would be a
great addition to the Board.
Mary Baker and Jim Rich also thanked both candidates for applying for the vacant
position.
Jim Rich made a motion to adjourn, there was a second and the motion passed 4-0.
The next regularly scheduled Advisory Board Meeting will be on Tuesday, Januery 19,
2O2l at 6200 p.m, in the Domestic Animal Training Room, Davis BIvd., Ntples, Florida.
There being no further business for the good ofthe County, the meeting was concluded
at 6:32 p.m.
COLLIER CO MES C ANIMAL SERVICES
Jim Rich
These minutes approved by Board,/Committee on
amended
1-l as presented or as
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