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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF COLLIER COUNTY
DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, March 15,2011
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Domestic Animal Services
Advisory Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein,
met on this date at 6:30 PM in REGULAR SESSION at Domestic Animal Services
Training Room, Davis Blvd., East Naples, Florida, with the following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Michele Antonia (excused)
VICE CHAIRMAN: Marcia Breithaupt
Sergeant David Estes
Dr. Ruth Eisele
Tom Kepp, Jr.
Dan Martin
Jim Rich (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Amanda Townsend, Director, DAS
Nan Gerhardt, Shelter Operations Mgr.
Kathlene Drew, Volunteer Coordinator, DAS
Ekna Guevara, Administrative Assistant, DAS
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March 15,2011
I. Call to Order
Vice Chairman Marcia Breithaupt called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM.
II. Attendance- Establish a Quorum
Attendance was taken and a quorum established.
III. Approval of Agenda
Dr. Ruth Eisele moved to approve the agenda. Second by Dan Martin.
Carried unanimously, 5-0.
IV. Approval of Minutes of February 15, 2011
Correction on Page 2, V. Old Business - Nan Gerhardt, ]" bulleted item-
Change - adoption clinic to... vaccination clinic...
Dan Martin moved to approve the minutes of FebrUllry 15, 2011, as
ametukd. Second by Dr. Ruth Eisele. Carried unanimously, 5-0.
V. Old Business
A. Directors Report
Amanda Townsend reported:
· DAS hosted Animal Cruelty Investigation School Level 1 Training
· The two new Animal Control Officers went through the training.
. Levels I, II and III (120 hours) required to be a Certified Animal
Cruelty Investigative Officer. Training valuable when cases come
to court. (2 or 3 a year) Most are hindered by lack of evidence - no
confessions or witnesses. Aspects of the training were explained.
· The SART conference the end of February attended by Amanda
and Nan
· The Vaccination Clinic on 3/12/11 - (76 vaccinations and several
microchips)
. Naples Dog Park now open
· Many outreach events occurred (Botanical Park, Mercado and more)
· An incidence of State resources available in medical emergencies to
transport and care for animals, shared with the Board.
Kathy Drew told about Pet SchoollOI event on April 9, llam to 3pm,
at the Golden Gate Community Center; - a workshop for rescue-minded
citizens and regular pet owners. In-depth information from local experts
will be available as well as a Vendor Expo.
Nan Gerhardt announced the March 26th auction of 1 goat and I peacock.
B. Department Trust Funds Priorities (handouts)
Amanda Townsend provided the list of the 16 priorities, determined at
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the last meeting, of where to spend Donation Trust Fund resources.
Comments and discussion of several of the items followed.
I. HSUS Spay/Neuter Campaign
An on-screen presentation of the Humane Society of the United
States marketing outreach campaign of focus group results. Shown
were sample brochures pamphlets, billboard, etc. of ads promoting
adoption and citing euthanasia statistics due to pet overpopulation
More information will be available on HSUS web-site.
Amanda will bring to the next meeting, budgetary figures on the DTF
in order to send out the questionnaire to the donors.
VI. New Business
A. New Member Selection
. Amanda Townsend reported the BCC had approved Jim Rich's
change from the At Large position to the Animal Advocate position.
. proxy voting was not permitted.
. Three candidates had applied for the at large position on the Board.
All three spoke about their interest and qualifications to serve on the
DASAB.
. Voting was conducted by Paper Ballots.
. Sergeant David Estes was the only candidate who applied for the
Law Enforcement position. He was unanimously recommended.
. The candidate recommended by the DASAB was Marjorie Bloom.
Both names will be submitted to the BCC for approval.
All candidates were thanked for their interest and encouraged to attend
future meetings ofDASAB.
B. Placing a hold on animals w/an adoption pending
Gisela Rowley spoke about the letter she sent to the DASAB and DAS
recommending a change in policy to put a hold on an animal when a
potential adoptive party comes in after hours, or on a Saturday, and does
not have complete required documentation proof with them. To avoid
their upset and disappointment in losing the pet and with DAS policy,
her proposal was to require a non-refundable adoption fee on deposit
for 48 hours to hold the pet.
Amanda explained some pros and cons of the proposal:
. Suggested a pre- approved application as one option
. Change 48 hours to the end of next business day
. Concerned about an angrier customer if they lose their deposit
. Concerned adoptable dogs in the stray holding won't get moved up
Discussion followed at which time a trial period was proposed.
Tom Kepp moved to recommend a modifICation of the fee policy to
aUow for a 9O-day trial period of placing a hold of 48 hours! next
business day on the chosen pet of a potential adoptee with a non-
refundsble adoption fee; with an added clause that a refund wUl be
given if the pet is ill or dies in the interim. Second by Dr. Ruth Eisele.
Carried unanimously, 5-0.
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C. Focus Group Participants information (handouts)
Amanda Townsend explained the County Manager's office was
revising the overall strategic plan, with an aim to integrate parallel
activities in work plans, evaluation processes, performance measures,
etc. They will be reaching out to the community to help inform and
reshape activities throughout the County through focus groups interested
in participating. Voices for DAS were encouraged to participate and
speak out in DAS' behalf.
Information and forms for registering to participate were distributed.
March 15, 2011
VII. Public Comment
A. Topic TBA (open discussion) -NONE
B. Individual Comments - NONE
VIII. Advisory Board Member Comments
Tom Kepp, Jr. thanked everyone who applied to serve on the DASAB and
encouraged public participation in the focus groups on DAS' benefit.
Dan Martin stated he was behind the ACO training. He re-capped the processes
discussed regarding the Donation Trust Fund and requested a time frame for
sending the survey to the donors. He also thanked all prospective board members
for coming in to speak.
Amanda responded a new attorney may be assigned to DAS, determining how soon
consultation on the Donation Trust Fund could be held She askedfor a suggested
turn-around time for donor response. One to two weeks was agreed upon.
Dr. Ruth Eisele agreed ACO training was money well spent, stating there can
never be too much education.
The BCC approval of the Board recommendations may not happen before the next
DASAB meeting. Amanda will try to push this forward so the complete Board will
be seated by the April meeting.
Next Advisory Board Meeting is scheduled for Apri119, 2011 at the Domestic
Animal Training Room, Davis Blvd., Naples, Florida
There being no further business for the good ofthe County, the meeting was
adjourned by the order ofthe Chair at 7:50 PM.
COLLIER COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES
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These minutes approved by Board/Committee on
as amended
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