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DASAB Agenda 05/18/2021Collier Coungr Board of County Commissionersil NOTICE: PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK ON ANY AGENDA ITEM WILL REoEIVE UP TO THREE (3) TIIINUTES UNLESS THE CHAIRTAN ATUUSTS THE TIME. SPEAKERS ARE REQU]RED TO FILL OUT A "SPEAKERS REQUEST FORI,I," LIST THE TOPIC THEY W]SH TO AODRESS AND HAND IT TO THE STAFF i,EfTBER SEATEO AT THE TABLE BEFORE THE ]UIEETING BEGINS. PLEASE WAIT TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THE CHAIRMAN AND APPROACH THE POOlUfut PRIOR TO SPEAKING. STATE YOUR NAITIE ANO AFFILIATION BEFORE COMI,IENTING. ALL COUfIIENTS TIIUST BE OIRECTED TO THE CHAIR]YIAN. PLEASE SILENCE CELL PHONES AND DIGITAL DEVICES. PLEASE LEAVE THE ROOM TO CONOUCT PERSON BUSINESS. ALL PARTIES PARTICIPATING IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ARE TO OBSERVE THE ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER ANO WAIT TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THE CHAIRMAN. IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ANY ACCOMilOOATION IN OROER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEOING, YOU ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST TO YOU, TO THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT THE COLLIER COUNTY FACILITIES IIiANAGEMENT DEPARTIIENT LOCATEO AT 3335 EAST TAMIAMI TRAIL, NAPLES, FLORIOA, 34.I.I2, (23e) 2s2-8380 t. il. ilt. tv. vt. vil vilt tx. x. Call to Order Roll Gall - Establish a Quorum Approval of Agenda Approval of tinutes A. April 20,2021 Leadership Report Unfinished Business A. Advisory Board Recommendations New Business A. Public Outreach (staff) B. Community Cats (staff) Public Comments Advisory Board Member Comments Adjourn Domestic Animal Services Advisory Committee May 18,2021 6:00 pm 3.A.2 Packet Pg. 16 Attachment: Anmial Services Meeting Agenda - May 18, 2021 (16073 : Animal Services Advisory Board - May 18, 2021) MINUTES OF THE MEETTNG OF COLLIER COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD Naples, Florida, Apil 20, 2021 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Domestic Animal Services Advisory Board in and for the County ofCollier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 6:00 PM in REGULAR SESSION at the South Regional Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples, Florida, with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: Jim Rich VICE CHAIRMAN: Sarah Baeckler-Davis SECRETARY: Dr. Michael Gordon Marj orie Bloom (Excused) Cpl. James A. Spartz Mary Baker Kelly Hyland ALSO PRESENT: Darcy Andrade, Director Kel lie Carrol l, Administrative Assistant, DAS Dayne Atkinson, Principal Project Manager I. Call to Order Cheirman Jim Rich called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. Attendance A quorum was established. III. Approval of Agenda sarah Baeckler-Dtvis made a motion to approve the agenda, there was a second ond the motion carried 6-0. IV. Approval of Minutes Apil 20,2021 I 3.A.2 Packet Pg. 17 Attachment: Anmial Services Meeting Agenda - May 18, 2021 (16073 : Animal Services Advisory Board - May 18, 2021) Aptil 20 , 2021 Dr. Gordon made a motion to approve the min*es of the March 16, 2021 meeting, there was a second and lhe motion passed, 6-0. V. Director's Report Darcy Andrade informed the Board that monthly vaccine clinics resumed in April and that several attendees informed DAS that it was the best clinic they have ever attended. She also thanked Cp!. Spertz for attending the clinic and promoting Paw Patrol, the Collier County Sheriff s Department safety program. Ms. Andrade notified the Board that DAS is beginning to attend some events, most recently the Coffee and Cars event at Mercado. VI. New Business A. ASAB Meeting Time Limit Jim Rich led a discussion on setting a time limit for ASAB Board members. Marjorie Bloom had expressed concern after the March meeting that she noticed severa.l members ofthe public leaving the meeting before its completion. After a discussion, the Board agreed not to set a time limit on future meetings. VII. Old Business A. Capital Project Update Dayne Atkinson, Principal Project Manager for Collier County provided an u@ate on the new facility. B. Mr. Atkinson updated the Board on progress with the X-Ray room and provided them with a handout that outlined the project scope. C. Top Three Recommendations Jim Rich read prepared remarks regarding the firnctions, powers, and duties ofthe Advisory Board. The Board discussed the list of top three and the status of several ol the items and whether items are within the Board's purview. The items were then categorized as Vet Care, Cats, Capital, Enforcement and Outreach. Ms. Andrade provided input to the Board related to items on the list and offered guidance on which items require Board of County Commissioners approval. Mr. Rich stated that many olthe items need to be re-written and recommended that DAS staff re-write, prioritize and bring back in May. D. Ordinance UPdate Darcy Andrade and Jamie French met with the county A$omey's oftice to discuss draft ianguage. She advised that the plan is to go before the Board of County Commissioners in June and JulY. 2 3.A.2 Packet Pg. 18 Attachment: Anmial Services Meeting Agenda - May 18, 2021 (16073 : Animal Services Advisory Board - May 18, 2021) Ap 2o,202l VIII. Public Comments Michele Antonia asked about changes to the ordinance and l)arcy Andrade Provided a brief synopsis. Maggie Kemp discussed Community Cats. Tom Kepp was ceded time from two other registered speaken. Mr. Kepp provided documents to the Board members and showed a cat that he stated was returned to the field and now has an injured foot. He also showed the cover of a report on Crestview but did not provide copies to the Board or discuss the contents in detail. Mr. Kepp stated that everytling in the report is wrong. Mr. Kepp stated that when the attorney who has written the laws then says that cannot be enforced, it means that something is wrong with the attomey. Susie Mehes asked people to listen to Tom Kepp and stated that she disagrees with Community Cats. Ms. Mehas asked where donated funds go. Darcy Andrade gave a brief explanation ofhow donated firnds are expended. IX. Advisory Board Member Comments Sarah Beeckler Devis that the six million dollars funded by the surtax is required to be spent on capital projects. Ms. Baeckler-Davis stated that she hears the people who discussed community cats. She said that she is just leaming about community cats; she advised that she wasn't saying that it is okay, but it might be. Ms. Baeckler-Davis encouraged empathy and compassion for all. Sereh also advised that enforcement is a service/program and shouldn't be kept at arm's length. Jim Rich said that Ms Hyland had requested that Community Cats be placed on the agenda, but he pulled it so that the Board could focus on the Top Three list. Kelly Hyland nade a motion to place Community Cats on the next agenda, there was a second and the motion passed 6-0. Ms. Hyland said that she believes it is important to hear public comments and wants to get everyone on the same page. She advised that she is going to request a meeting with Jemie French, Commissioner Rick LoCastro, and the County Attomey and that an effort by the whole community is needed. Dr. Michael Gordon advised that he was glad rhat Community Cats will be on the next agenda. Jim Rich stated that he appreciates everyone's cornmitment' tim Rich made a motion to adjourn, lhere was a second and the molion passed 6-0' The next regularly scbeduled Advisory Board Meeting will be on Tuesday, May 18' 2021 at 6:00 p.m.in the Meeting Room at the South Regional Library, LeIy Cultural Parkway, NaPles, Florida. 3 3.A.2 Packet Pg. 19 Attachment: Anmial Services Meeting Agenda - May 18, 2021 (16073 : Animal Services Advisory Board - May 18, 2021) Apnl20,202l There being no further business for the good ofthe County, the meeting was concluded at 7:30 p.m. COLLIER COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES Chairman Jim Ricb These minutes approved by Board/Committee on amended _. AS presented _ or as 4 3.A.2 Packet Pg. 20 Attachment: Anmial Services Meeting Agenda - May 18, 2021 (16073 : Animal Services Advisory Board - May 18, 2021) DomesticAnimal ServicesAdvisory Board Recommendations May r9, zozr 3.A.2 Packet Pg. 21 Attachment: Anmial Services Meeting Agenda - May 18, 2021 (16073 : Animal Services Advisory Board - Function, powers, and duties of the Anima! Services Advisory Board Make recommendations on programs, services, classes, and special events that will further assist Collier County Domestic Animal Services in providing the best possible service to the community. To analyze and review construction and improvements to domestic animal services facilities and to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding such facilities. The conduct of all meetings of the Board shall be in accordance with the Government in the Sunshine Manual and Roberts Rules of Order. 3.A.2 Packet Pg. 22 Attachment: Anmial Services Meeting Agenda - May 18, 2021 (16073 : Animal Services Advisory Board - Domestic Animal Services Mission To ensure compliance with local and State animal-related laws; to return strays to their owners and promote the adoption of homeless animals to new families; and to work toward ending the community problem of pet overpopulation. 3.A.2 Packet Pg. 23 Attachment: Anmial Services Meeting Agenda - May 18, 2021 (16073 : Animal Services Advisory Board - Provide Veterinary Services forthe Community in Alignment with Domestic Animal Services' Mission ASAB Recommended Goa ls 2}2tl2c22 Offer more frequent low-cost vaccination and microchip clinics for the public, to include offsite clinics at various county venues in an effort to provide assistance to Collier County residents in outlying areas. Provide spay and neuter services for the public, in accordance with Resolution No. zorT-ro6, Animal Care Sterilization Trust Fund. Provide veterinary support to the public, as an alternative to owners surrendering their animals because of financial hardships. Provide affordable treatment to heartworm positive dogs reclaimed from Domestic Animal Services, by their owners, who would otherwise be unable to pursue costly lifesaving treatment. Provide supplementary post adoption veterinary services for animals recently adopted from Domestic Animal Services. Considerations for providing the above services for Collier County residents:. Hire a second full-time Veterinarian. Reclassify current part-time Veterinary Technician to a full-time VeterinaryTechnician 3.A.2 Packet Pg. 24 Attachment: Anmial Services Meeting Agenda - May 18, 2021 (16073 : Animal Services Advisory Board - lncrease the Promotion and Visibility of Programs, Services, and Events Offered by Domestic Animal Services ASAB Recommended Goals 2)2tl2c.22 Marketing and promotion of adoption program and adoptable animals at Domestic Animal Services, reducing length of stay for the animals within the shelter and expediting their transition into a home. Post and share stray animals impounded at Domestic Animal Services, increasing their visibility in the community and the ability to reunite them with their families. Marketing and promotion of foster care program, to increase lifesaving capacity by placing more animals into foster homes, giving them the additional time and care they need before they are ready for adoption. lncrease social media presence across additional platforms, to reach all demographics represented in Collier County, ensuring visibility and knowledge of the programs and services provided. 3.A.2 Packet Pg. 25 Attachment: Anmial Services Meeting Agenda - May 18, 2021 (16073 : Animal Services Advisory Board ASAB Recommended Goals zoztlzozz Marketing and promotion of additional low-cost veterinary assistance offered by Domestic Animal Services, such as spay/neuter, vaccination clinics, etc. Highlight specific animals and stories to increase the awareness of the positive impact that DomesticAnimal Services has on the Community. Network with local animal trainers in an effort to offer basic obedience classes at Domestic Animal services for newly adopted dogs, with the goal of increasing retention. Considerations for providing services to Collier County residents: ' Reclassify current part-time Events, sales, and Marketing coordinator to a full- time Events, Sales, and Marketing Coordinator lncrease the Promotion and Visibility of Programs, services, and Events offered by Domestic Animal Services 3.A.2 Packet Pg. 26 Attachment: Anmial Services Meeting Agenda - May 18, 2021 (16073 : Animal Services Advisory Board -