MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF
THE ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD
The ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD met TUESDAY, July 17, 2011, at 2:30 P.M. at
the Animal Care & Control Center.
MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Dr. Carol Houston Daniel Smith Dr. Brook Glass
Jean McKee Tom Bryan Jo McDaniel
Kathy MCCarley Ron Smith David Mackie
Chris Brown Tracy Dean
GUESS PRESENT
Bob Robins (PAWS/Humane)
CALL TO ORDER
Kathy McCarley called the meeting to order at 2:33 P.M.
Kathy McCarley presented the minutes of the last meeting; Tom Bryan moved they
be approved as written; Jean McKee seconded; approval was unanimous.
Tom Bryan gave each board member a copy of the ?The Partnership? between PAWS
Humane, Inc. and Columbus Consolidated Government. The board discussed the
agreement of the partnership.
Bob Robins explained to the board the No Kill document that was presented to
the Mayor. He also verified with Chris Brown a meeting set up for August 11th
between PAWS/Humane, Columbus Animal Control, City Manager and the Mayor.
Tom Bryan stated he does not believe that the agreement between PAWS/Humane and
Columbus Animal Control has been reached.
Chris Brown informed the board that Animal Control is recommending a program be
set up thru PAWS for volunteers to work at the Animal Control Center to improve
customer service.
The board discussed the screening of volunteers, age recommended and waivers
that would need to be signed.
Kathy McCarley introduced Ron Smith, Deputy Director of Public Services, who
would be filling in for Gary Stickles until a Director is hired.
In discussing fund raise for the Animal Control & Care Center, the board was
informed that fund raisers could only donate food, toys, beds, etc., no money
to the Animal Control Center.
Chris Brown informed the board that the city has approved to release animals to
rescuers who are licensed through the state. Cathy McCarley also stated that
the rescuers are checked by the state in assure the animals are spayed and
neutered.
Ron Smith asked the possibility of animals being spay or neutered before
leaving the facility.
Dr. Carol Houston discussed what will be needed when presenting to the
Veterinary Association the spay/neuter voucher for services.
The board discussed rescuers proposals be presented to ACAB and a link for
?Question & Answers? be set up on the website.
Cathy McCarley adjourned the meeting at 3:48 P.M.
July 22, 2011
Kathy McCarley, Chairman
Sylvia Bennett, Recording Secretary
C: Clerk of Council
ACAB Members
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