Animal Welfare Committee

Approved 032819 Animal Welfare Committee Meeting February 28, 2019 Davis Hall Term Exp Members Present Absent Staff Vivian Cooper X 2/28/2021 Taimi Anderson X 4/30/2021 Suzie Bellamy X 5/26/2018 Nick Brennan X 11/23/2018 Kathy Rodeffer X 2/28/2021 Patti Stange X 3/31/2020 Dave Turley X Guests: Carleveva Thompson, contract secretary The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm by Ms. Rodeffer. 1. A motion was made by Ms. Stange and seconded by Mr. Turley seconded to approve the agenda. All in favor; no opposed. 2. A motion was made by Ms. Stange and seconded by Mr. Turley to approve the January 31, 2019 meeting minutes. All in favor; no opposed. 3. AWC Report from Ms. Cooper a. AWC Donation Account - $10,073. This is a $200 increase from the January 31, 2019 meeting. b. Adoptions – No adoptions since the last meeting. c. Fosters/Petco i. Lady (AKA Pearl) – foster with Ms. Rodeffer ii. Willow (dog) foster with Mr. Shea iii. Osiris and Princess – at Petco iv. Two 8-week old kittens in foster with Ms. Brainerd. 4. Mr. Brennan is stepping down as Chair of the AWC. Ms. Rodeffer motioned that the Chair positions be a 1- year term and will end on February 28, 2020. Second by Ms. Stange. All in favor; no opposed. Mr. Turley motioned that Ms. Rodeffer and Ms. Bellamy will be Co-chairs of the AWC. Second by Ms. Stange. All in favor; no opposed. 5. Discussed potential comments for the Municipal Scene. Suggestions made were as follows: a. Flea & Tick/Lyme disease prevention for March – Ms. Bellamy b. Poisonous plants for April – Ms. Rodeffer c. Microchips for May – Discuss importance of microchipping – Ms. Stange d. Symptoms of heat stroke and hot cars for June - Ms. Rodeffer e. Hot weather - The need for shelter and hydration for July f. Retractable leashes/Trail etiquette move to September g. Spay & Neuter (potential tie in with grant) for August h. Other potential subject suggestions i. Feline diseases  ii. Feral colonies iii. Crate or not crate 6. The committee is seeking new members to join and discussed various ways to obtain new members. Bram Turner, an employee at Petco, is interested in becoming a member. 7. Next meeting will be March 28, 2019 at 7pm in Davis Hall. Mr. Turley made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Second by Ms. Stange. The meeting was adjourned at 7:38pm. Respectfully submitted by Carleveva Thompson, contract secretary.