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HomeMy WebLinkAboutANI 1995-02-15 Minutes (J¡ NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD MEETING February 15, 1995 Present: Pam Burney Sandy Carter Warren Cox Joe Metcalf, D.v.M. Lyle Welch Debbie York Director, Environmental Services Supervisor, Animal Services Executive Director, SPCA of Texas Davis Boulevard Animal Clinic City Councilman Secretary, Environmental Services ITEM DISCUSSION I ACTION TAKEN I Call to Order The meeting was called to order at I I 6:30 p.m.by Dr. Joe Metcalf. Approval of Minutes: 08/12/94 Motion to approve the minutes by Lyle I Passed I Meeting Welch, second by Warren Cox. Public Awareness Officer P. Burney told the Board that the S. Carter - Follow up on Public Awareness Officer is now on training board, has done two presentations, is in the process of developing a coloring book for use in training in schools and that the position has enabled Animal Services to now have four shifts and to be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. L. Welch inquired about the duties of the Public Awareness Officer and the advantages of having the officer. S. Carter explained that the Public Awareness Officer is doing training in schools, day cares and hopes to make presentations to homeowners associations. The officer also has field duty to get hands on experience. W. Cox commented that he feels it is better to educate the teacher rather than directing the information to the students. I ITEM II DISCUSSION II ACTION TAKEN I Avid Micro Chip Program P. Burney told the Board that the P. Burney: Contact Shelter is now providing a free micro other veterinarians to chip in the adoption packets which is see if they are going to inserted by the veterinarian. The sell the micro chips. animals are scanned when they are brought into the shelter and again before being euthanized. J. Metcalf stated that the initial cost of $1,200 - $1500 to the veterinarian was too much for the number of people he had ask for their animal to have the chip. P. Burney explained that the Shelter is providing the chips free because they did not want to take business away from the local veterinarians; however, if the veterinarians are not going to sell the micro chips, the shelter might consider charging for them. Adoption Program P. Burney showed the Board the S. Carter: Contact sign programmable message sign that is manufacturer to see if it now displayed in the shelter. is available in a larger size. S. Carter demonstrated the sign's messages and told the Board that messages will be used to promote rabies awareness, animal adoptions, spay/neutering and special programs such as Adopt a Dog/Cat Month. J. Metcalf informed the Board that signs similar to this, only larger, are available for lease. L. Welch suggested that a sign of this type be displayed in the Library and could possibly be shared. I ITEM I DISCUSSION ACTION TAKEN Installation of Video Camera in P. Burney stated that a video camera Approval to buy video Front Lobby in the front lobby would be very camera provided the beneficial with the cost somewhere money is available. around $1200.00 - $1350.00. Tim Samsill has agreed to help with the hook up. The staff now wears pocket recorders. L. Welch commented on experiences with the police department where the video camera had been very helpful in resolving citizen complaints. W. Cox stated that the video should improve customer relations. S. Carter stated that the video camera would protect the staff from false accusations from citizens as well as keep the staff on their toes. L. Welch suggested that the tapes be audited and used to improve staff performance. Paws to Recycle Award P. Burney told the Board that the Shelter had won one of the five awards and will be receiving a check for $3,000. W. Cox remarked that the Shelter has made remarkable strides in the past year and that 30% of animals reclaimed is very impressive and that the staff should be commended. J. Metcalf stressed the importance of public awareness regarding licensing. P. Burney stated that information regarding questions about licensing will be prepared, put on a laminated card and given to the front office of the local veterinarians. _. _,~.."W_~__,_~,~,..,.__~_._________ I ITEM II DISCUSSION II ACTION TAKEN I License Program Status L. Welch suggested that the statistics D. York: Copy monthly from the monthly reports be given to reports for Council the Council members. members and admin- istration. P. Burney brought up the Mayor's questions regarding the possibility of All members in low cost vaccination clinics in the City. agreement that canvasing should begin L. Welch said that he does not as soon as possible. approve because low cost clinics would become local veterinarian P. Burney: Put competitors. canvasing issue on agenda for Pre- Council. J. Metcalf remarked that the mobile units that provide low cost vaccinations are here and then gone and give nothing back to the City. P. Burney suggested that the veterinarians form an ad hoc committee to make a presentation to the City Council. P. Burney stated that this would be a good time tò begin canvasing regarding licensing. She noted that the public would be receptive to the canvasing because of the recent rabies problems. J. Metcalf suggested that the Boy Scouts might become involved in handing out fliers regarding licensing and the upcoming canvasing. L. Welch suggested that the council be informed of the canvasing prior to it being done. Pet Net Computer Program P. Burney stated that the release had I I been delayed until April 1 ITEM DISCUSSION I ACTION TAKEN I Rabies Quarantine L. Welch asked if livestock should P. Burney - redesign also be vaccinated for rabies. flyer and contact N.E. Section of Star Telegram J. Metcalf said that livestock can have for coverage of rabies rabies but that they are not as much quarantine. of a hazard to people. P. Burney presented a draft of a flyer to be used as an insert in the January 22nd mailing of the water bill. J. Metcalf suggested that ferrets be added to the list. W. Cox suggested that the wording be changed to be more effective. L. Welch suggested that the North East section of the Ft. Worth Star Telegram would be a good place to run a notice regarding licensing. Other Items P. Burney informed the Board about P. Burney - Get City the $10.00 coupon in the Ft. Worth Attorney approval to sign Star Telegram. With this coupon the Hold Harmless shelter can offer $10.00 off each Agreement with Sam's adoption. Wholesale Club. W. Cox showed the Board a copy of a Health Assurance Coupon that the SPCA gives out that is good for treatment of the animal during the first twenty days of ownership. J. Metcalf pointed out that since the shelter does not have an in house veterinarian there would be no way to control the cost. P. Burney stated that she had made a plea to Sams Wholesale Club to reconsider their decision to discontinue donating pet food to the Shelter. She will clear with the City attorney the possibility of giving Sams a Hold Harmless Agreement. ITEM DISCUSSION ACTION TAKEN Other Items (Continued) L. Welch asked if the Shelter receives any pet food from the Community Enrichment Center. S. Carter stated that the Shelter has received pet food from them, but that recently the center has began giving it out themselves. P. Burney stated that the Shelter does receive cat litter from the center. S. Carter informed the Council that a new reptile store on Rufe Snow has offered to help with the adoption program. W. Cox suggested contacting the pastors of local churches to let them know how the Shelter can help their members. I Adjournment I Motion made by J. Metcalf to adjourn, Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. second by S. Carter. M:\BOARDIMINUTES.295