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June 21, 2011
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF COLLIER COUNTY
DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, June 21, 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:
VICE CHAIRMAN:
Marcia Breithaupt
Jim Rich
Marjorie Bloom
Dr. Ruth Eisele (excused)
Sergeant David Estes
Tom Kepp, Jr. (excused)
Dan Martin
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ALSO PRESENT: Amanda Townsend, Director DAS
Ekna Guevara, Administrative Assistant
Kathlene Drew, Volunteer Coordinator
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L Call to Order
Chairman Marcia Breithaupt called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM.
II. Attendance
Attendance was taken and a quorum established.
m. Approval of Agenda
Jim Rich moved to approve the agenda. Second by Sgt David Estes
Carried unanimously, 5-0.
IV. Approval of Minutes of May 17,2011
Correction: Page 3 under Nan Ger/uudt's comment, the last bulleted item:
Clumge SDtw & Neuter Clinic to Vaccination Dime.
Dan Martin moved to approve the milUltes of May 17, 1011, as amended
Second by Sgt David Estes. Carried UIUJIIUnously, 5-0.
v. Old Business
A. Director's Report-
Amanda Townsend reported:
. Spring time was litter season; however the amounts were less due to a
decrease of four Animal Control Officers (ACO) on the road.
. Two ACO resignations, one injury and one open advertised position.
. The open position generated close to 130 applications, of which 24 were
selected to participate in mandatory written assignments covering how
they would handle an ACO situation. Of those, about a dozen completed
the accompanying homework assignment and were invited to an open
house and tour regarding what to expect and what was expected of them.
The final selection panel was in progress to be followed by regulation
hiring procedures (finger-printing, background checks, physicals, etc.)
. The Public Information Specialist position will be posted on June 24, 2011
. The 2012 Budget presentation to the County Manager and preparation for
BCC review and finalization
. May attendance at a 2-day Hurricane Event on Emergency issues
consisting of several hands-on exercises in simulated hurricane events and
actual disaster scenarios.
. June 1 opens hurricane season and the start of pre-registration for pet-
friendly shelters.
. Kathy Drew will handle pet-friendly shelter issues and Nan Gerhardt will
handle DAS shelter issues
. Kathy Drew announced DARTtea.m members were being notified.
. Aug. 27, 2011 from lOam to 1 pm at North Collier Regional Park a free Pet
First Aid class for DART members and other pet owners on pre and post
storm care.
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1. Mandatory SpaylNeuter Laws
Amanda Townsend stated she did not have the opportunity to do the
research of other counties/cities that may have Spay & Neuter Laws. She
offered to pursue the topic at the Board's request.
Jim Rich moved to table the MtuUIotory Spay & NeIltel'Laws research of
other counties to the next meeting's AgeJUlo. Second by Dan Martin.
Carried unanimously, 5-0.
2. Summer Meeting Schedule
Following a brief discussion, the consensus of the Board was to forego the
August meeting and meet again in September.
Sgt David Estes moved to skip the August, 2011 meeting of the DASAB and to
resume meetings in September, 2011. Second by Jim Rich.
Carried unanimously, 5-0.
3. DTF Survey Responses (handout)
Elma Guevara provided a screen projection of the results of the Donation Trust
Fund sUlvey sent out to donors. Results were:
. 400surveys sent out to those donating over the past 3 years
. 55 responses - 28 returned as undeliverable.
. Listed under the "Other" category were nine items for the Donation Trust
Fund's use which the Board discussed.
. Noted was the survey's usefulness when deciding donor preferences for
the allocation ofthe DTF.
. Additional discussion ensued regarding funding of public appeals. It
was determined the item would be one best handled by the soon-to-be-
appointed Public Information Specialist.
Discussion on, and pursuing the priorities to act upon in the survey responses,
will be added to the July meeting's Agenda.
Elena noted the survey itself triggered additional donations.
VI. New Business
A. Budget Presentation - FY 2012
Amanda Townsend supervised a power point presentation providing an
overview of the 2012 Budget, its processes and various funds involved in its
creation, which was presented at the Public Services workshop.
She explained:
. Projections and trends and how they were arrived at
. Salaries, Medicine and drugs were the largest expenditures
. The breakdown per animal
. Where the money comes from (General, DTF, Spay & Neuter Funds)
. Capital improvement concerns (4vehicles need replacing; 1 approved)
. No further staff cuts anticipated (already down to 32 from 41)
. Importance of the inmate labor program
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· Performance measures, -enforcement, animal & veterinary care,
community outreach
The millage rate will be set in July. On Oct. I, the Budget will become effective.
VB. Public Comment
(VIII. Topic lBA was taken up before VII)
The topic selected by nuulom drawing was:
Small Repairs that are needed for immediate attention - the southeast area
awning.
Kathlene Drew explained the 10 x 20 tent used for shade protection of the
animals and volunteers when exercising the animals needed stronger anchoring
of the frame due to high winds. With approaching hurricane season, using a
tarp on it would not be prudent. The smaller frame was cemented in a semi-
permanent way for use in the pasture and 2 agricultural pens exercise area.
Amanda Townsend noted the fencing will be repaired
Suggestion was made to add "Training Program" to the survey list. Mentioned
was to:
. Seek SW Florida Dog Trainer Alliance for contacts
. Post on line
. Get the word out to retirees and rescue coordinators
Amanda Townsend stated DAS was always lookingfor trainers of volunteers
for post adoption training. The subject was one the new Public Information
employee could look into. She noted any group or member of the public could
post information on line. County public disclosure restrictions govern what
their departments post on the internet.
vm. Topic TBA (open discussion)
(VII. Public Comment was taken up next) (handout)
Gisela Rowley spoke about a program at the University of Florida called
Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program, which helps Florida animal shelters
improve animal health and adoption rates at their shelters. The program was
funded and of no cost to the shelters. She noted the University veterinary staff
provides an evaluation of shelter practices and works with shelter management
to recommend any improvements. She had also contacted a user of the program
and the University itself to ensure the availability of the program; both with
favorable results.
She urged the DASAB to work with Amanda Townsend to take advantage of
the program.
Amanda Townsend responded she was familiar with the program and would
like to invite them to Collier County once the Procedures and Protocol Manual
was in place, probably by the end of the year. Discussions with them could
begin now to set up a later date. The DASAB would have to vote to recommend it.
XI. Individual Comments
Lisa Hoppensteadt offered the following suggestions:
1. Use of ultra violet lights that killbacteria in the air in the shelter.
2. Take advantage offree or discounted pet food company offers
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Amanda responded DAS participates in the Hills Science Diet program in
which purchase of 50lb bags provided free 5lb bags given to adoptees.
3. Microchip - Put shelter as first contact and owner address as second contact.
4. More exposure of the DAS shelter, rescue groups and adoptable dogs; take
dogs to dog parks for exposure
Amanda responded 106 featured animals at 77 different locations had been
part of the outreach program over the past year, with volunteer assistance.
5. Train select dogs for service or therapy dogs. Talk to assisted living &
nursi~g.homes to provide .~optabl~ pets
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6. Advertise rescued dogs on fast food or local restaurant cups
X. Advisory Board Comments
Dan Martin asked about informational brochures on the FWC and the Cats in
the House programs. He will send the link to Amanda for her to follow up.
Sgt. David Estes stated he supervises the Mounted Horse Patrol. One Officer
adopted a horse with the goal of it becoming a certified Patrol Horse. He noted
all horses are not trainable for that activity. Also there were already too many
horses at the sanctuaries, which were now full, due to the poor economy.
Marjorie Bloom showed an interesting flyer put out by Peta 2, promoting an
"adopt don't buy" theme. She also asked for directional, "what to do" signs in
the shelter. She expressed the need for communications blasts out to volunteers
for summer help in the kennels.
Kathy Drew will come up with a volunteer "to do" list. She currently e-mails a
quarterly newsletter to about 400 volunteers; many were returned as
undeliverable. She will try another approach.
Jim Ricb inquired if a County Attorney could be invited to a meeting to give
direction to the DASAB on how much "push" in solicitations could be used by
DASAB under City, State and County laws. .. .
Amanda Townsenaresponl1ed Assistant County Attorney Colleen Greene was
assigned to DAS and aske"d the Board to collate their questions to present to
Attorney Greene. Arrangements will then be made for her to attend a Board
meeting.
Chairman Marcia Breithaupt suggested having a monthly newsletter, which
she agreed to help set up.
She also noted Friday was "Take a Dog to WorkDay."
She thanked the attending public for their interest and for continuing to come to
DAS meetings.
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Next Advisory Board Meeting is scheduled/or July 19. 2011 at the Domestic Animal
Training Room. Davis Blvd. Naples. Florida
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was
adjourned by the order of the Chair at 8:26 PM.
COLLIER COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL
SERVICES
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Chairman Marcia Breithaupt
These minutes approved by BoardIComroittee on ~ as presented
or as amended .
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