DASAB Agenda 01/18/2022Collier County
Board of County Commissioners
Domestic Animal Services Advisory Committee
January 18,2022
6:00 pm
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Call to Order
Roll Call - Establish a Quorum
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
A. November 17,2021
Leadership Report
New Business
A. Appointment of Sue Law to the Animal Services Advisory Board
B. Presentation by Humane Society Naples
C. Domestic Animal Services and Humane Society - Opportunities for
Collaboration - Kelly Hyland
Public Comments
Advisory Board Member Comments
Adjourn
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November 17.2021
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF COLLIER COUNTY
DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES ADVTSORY BOARD
Naples, Florida, November 17,2O2l
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 the
Domestic Animal Services Training Room, Davis Blvd., Naples, Florida, with
the following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Jim tuch
VICE CHAIRMAN: Sarah Baeckler-Davis
SECRETARY: Vacant
Cpl. James A. Spartz
Mary Baker
Kelly Hyland
Dr. Bob March
ALSO PRESENT: Marcy Perry, Interim Director, Domestic Animal Services
Dan Rodriguez, Departrnent Head, Public Services Department
Kellie Carroll, Administrative Assistant, Domestic Animal Services
I. Call to Order
Chairman Jim Rich called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
II. Attendence
A quorum was established.
III. Approval of Agenda
Sarah Baec*ler-Davis msde a motion to opprove the agenda, there was a second and
the motion passed 6-0.
IV. Approval of Minutes October l2,202l
November 17.2021
Jim Spartz made a motion lo approve the minutes of the October 12, 2021, meeting,
there 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 tle Board of County
Commissioners at the second meeting in January and advised that it should help clean up
breeders and vendors of animals. Mr. Rodriguu also advised that he is working on
finding additional sources of funding for DAS.
VI. New Business
A. Meeting Schedule
KeAy 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 Vacancy
Ms. Sue Law introduced herself and provided a brief background.
Jim Rich advised that there had been a proposed resolution for one of the 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 brief discussion
on this topic.
Kelly Hyland addressed volunteers, the public and Ms. BIoom and stated that when
Ms. Bloom was an active board member, she did not bring forth any volunteer issues.
Jim Spartz 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.
Sarah BaecHer-Dsvis made a motion to recommend Sue Law for appointment to the
Animal Semices Advisory Board, there was a second and the motion carried 4-2.
C. Subcommittees and Workshops
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Kelly Hyland requested information on how subcommittees and workshops operated
and advised that she would like to get things done between meetings.
Jim Rich suggestd a committee to work with Best Friends as they don't always have
enough cats. Mr. Rich also suggestd following up on all adoptions and working on
rental restrictions.
D. Update on Newspaper Contacts
VII. Public Comments:
Tilly 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 wanted 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 stamng situation at DAS. Mrry
Baker asked how many op€nings DAS currently has and was advised that there are
four.
Terry Kehoe Stated that he doesn't think the kennels are safe. Invited 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 facitity and advised that it should
be in an underserved community like Immokalee.
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Ms. Hytand provided an update and advised that she obtained media contacts from
Susie Mehas. Ms. Hytand also introduced a reporter that is interested in covering
stories.
Mary Baker asked if the County was going to keep the cr.rrent facility.
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Ketly Hyland stated that beyond getting a new shelter, what about stopping the process
of intake. She asked if any ofthe six million in firnding would be used for this purpose.
Michele Antonia 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 lmmokalee 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.
Sarah Baeckler-Davis thanked the attendees lor their engagement.
CpL Spartr 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.
Mary Baker stated that she would like a staffing update at the January meeting. Ms.
Baker congratulated Sue Law but advised that she does think that having a volunteer
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 Boechler-Davis made a molion to adjourn, there was o second and the motion
passed 6-0.
The next regularly scheduled Advisory Board Meeting will be on Tuesday, January 18,
2022, at 6:ffi p.m. in the DAS Conference Room, located at 7610 Davis Boulevard,
Naples, FL 34104.
There being no further business for the good ofthe County, the meeting was concluded
at 8:30 p.m.
COLLIER COTINTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERYICES
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November 17. 2021
Chairman Jim Rich
These minutes approved by Board/Committee on
amended
as presented _ or as
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