DASAB Minutes 11/17/2021November 17.2021
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF COLLIER COUNTY
DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Naples, Florida, November 17 ,2021
LET IT BE REMEMBERED thatthe 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 the
Domestic Animal Services Training Room, Davis Blvd., Naples, Florida, with
the following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Jim Rich
VICE CHAIRMAN: Sarah Baeckler-Davis
SECRETARY: Vacant
Cpl. James A. Spartz
Mary Baker
Kelly Hyland
Dr. Bob March
ALSO PRESENT: Marcy Perry, Interim Directog Domestic Animal Services
Dan Rodriguez, Deparhnent Head, Public Services Deparhnent
Kellie Canoll, Administrative Assistant, Domestic Animal Services
I. Call to Order
Chairman Jim Rich called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
il. Attendance
A quorum was established.
III. Approval of Agenda
Sarah Baeckler-Davis made a motion to approve the agenda, there was a second and
the motion passed 6-0.
IV. Approval of Minutes October 12,2021
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Jim Spartz made a motion to approve the minules of the October 12, 202 I , meeting,
lhere was a second and the motion passed 6-0.
V. Leadership Report
Marcy Perry displayed the latest Campus Report and provided a brief update on the
new facility and the X-Ray room.
Jim Rich asked Dan Rodriguez to provide an update on the ordinance revision.
Mr. Rodriguez advised that he believed it would be ready to go to the Board of County
Commissioners at the second meeting in January and advised that it should help clean up
breeden and vendors of animals. Mr. Rodrigucz also advised thar he is working on
frnding additional sources of funding for DAS.
VI. New Business
A. Meeting Schedule
Kelly Hyland made a motion to chonge the frequency of meetings to monlhly, there was
a second and the motion carried 6-0.
B. Advisory Board Vacency
Ms. Sue Law infroduced herself and provided a brief background.
Jim Rich advised that there had been a proposed resolution for one ofthe At-Large
positions to always be held by a DAS volunteer, but the resolution was not approved.
Ms. Marjorie Bloom spoke in favor of retaining this At-Large seat for a current
volunteer.
Sarah Baeckler-Davis expressed gratitude to Darcy Andrade for the work she did
while serving as the Director ofDAS but advised that many organizations have a
waiting period between the transition into new roles. The Board held a briefdiscussion
on this topic.
Kelly Hyland addressed volunteers, the public and Ms. Bloom and stated that when
Ms. Bloom was an active board member, she did not bring forth any volunteer issues.
Sarah Baechler-Dovis mode a motion to recommend Sae Law for appointment to the
Animal Services Advisory Board, there was a second and the motion carried 4-2.
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Jim Spertz read an email that was sent to the Board members by Darcy Andrade prior
to the meeting. Ms. Andrade was not able to attend the meeting.
C. Subcommittees and Workshops
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Kelly Hyland requested informalion on how subcommittees and workshops operated
and advised that she would like to get things done between meetings.
Jim Rich suggested a committee to work with Best Friends as they don't always have
enough cats. Mr. Rich also suggested following up on all adoptions and working on
rental restrictions.
D. Update on Newspaper Contacts
Ms. Hyland provided an update and advised that she obtained media contacts from
Susie Mehas. Ms. Hyland also introduced a reporter that is interested in covering
stories.
VII. Public Comments:
Ti\ Mihalovich discussed funding for the new facility and asked if DAS accepts
donated services.
Chuck Danielian passed on his time.
Heidi Liebwein asked about recording the meetings and minutes. She was advised by
Dan Rodriguez that the meetings would be recorded beginning in January.
Susie Mehas congratulated Dr. March and Ms. Law and advised DAS to think about
re-branding.
Rachel, a reporter from the Naples Daily News introduced herself to the Board.
Marjorie Bloom discussed changes that were made by Darcy Andrade when she was
the Director. She also spoke about her resignation and advised that she viantd to open
the seat for another volunteer, but she knows that Sue Law does great work.
Kathy Rheaume states that there are nor enough people to do the work. She also
stated that she hopes Danielle Somerville is appreciated for the work she performs, and
that Danielle is doing the work of 4 people.
Marcy Perry provided a brief overview of the current staffing situation at DAS. Mary
Baker asked how many openings DAS currently has and was advised that there are
four.
Terry Kehoe Stated that he doesn't think the kennels are safe. lnvited Dan Rodriguez
to a tour of the facility. He also invited the Board members to come and work a shift in
the dog areas.
Maggie Kemp Asked about the location for the new facility and advised that it should
be in an underserved commrmitv like Immokalee.
Mary Baker asked if the County was going to keep the current facility.
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Kelly Hyland stated that beyond getting a new shelter, what about stopping the process
of intake. She asked if any of the six million in firnding would be used for this purpose.
Michele Antonie stated that the Immokalee location should not have been closed. She
also stated that former Commissioner Tim Nance is the reason that anonymous
complaints are no longer permitted.
Tom Kepp stated that he has permits to install A,/C in Immokalee and is starting a site
plan. Mr. Kepp also advised on animals that SNIP Collier caught and delivered to
Gulf Coast Humane Society.
Al Schantzen discussed communication and enhancements that could be made. He
stated that the DAS website is not up to date. He also discussed the marketing for
Paradise Coast and that DAS is the premier no-kill shelter.
YIII. Advisory Board Comments:
Kelly Hyland invited members of the public who are interested in subcommittees to
approach and provide her with their contact information.
Mary Baker stated that she would like a stafling update at the January meeting. Ms.
Baker congratulated Sue Law but advised that she does think that having a vohmteer
on the Board is important-
Dr. March stated that he doesn't believe Ms. Baeckler-Davis did anything wrong at
the last meeting when she asked Ms. Bloom not to use her cell phone during the
meeting, but that he does feel bad that Ms. Bloom was upset.
Jim Rich thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
Sarah BaecHer-Dovis made a motion to adjourn, there was a second and the molion
passed 6-0.
The next regular$ scheduled Advisory Board Meeting will be on Tuesday, January 18,
2022, zt 6:N p.m. in the DAS Conference Room, loceted at 7610 Davis Boulevard,
Naples, ['L 34104.
There being no further business for the good ofthe County, the meeting was concluded
at 8:30 p.m.
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Sarah Baeckler-Devis thanked the attendees for their engagement.
Cpl. Spartz stated that we are all here for the animals. He mentioned that there were
past audiences that were hostile, but we are all on the same side.
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Jim Rich
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