March 2007
CALL TO ORDER 7:00 PM BY DR SWEET
Minutes read from February 2007 meeting by Neil Cortus. Motion to accept, seconded & approved.
Neil Cortus gave financial report. Motion to accept, seconded & approved.
Reports are available from Secretary.
OLD BUSINESS
Dr Hirt said that the Warden needs an Assistant Warden and that the Warden should appoint the person to this position. This person would still be an hourly employee. Motion to accept to accept this proposal was seconded & approved.
Cortus discussed Policies & Procedures and related that he did not have a completion date but having Indiana codes would aid in getting the first of 5 chapters done.
Dr. Sweet discussed the Spay/ Neuter program and said that letters had been sent to the local Veterinarian's. Additionally that Policies & Procedures should be written to take shelter animals to each local Veterinarian.
Adoption kits will be allowed and the insert sheet made by Cortus was accepted by the Board for use in the kits.
Radio spots were discussed and the following topics were presented:
□ The S/N program should be presented but we Dr. Sweet said that better ground work should be completed first.
□ Dr. Sweet recommended that Theresa Volts from Indiana Horse Rescue for a 20 minute radio segment.
□ PAAIN Representatives said that they could do a segment based on alternative rescue opportunities.
□ Vouchers from PAAIN were also discussed as a topic.
Ryle & Dr. Sweet to contact Sandy Biddenger to discuss the first spot.
As Rhonda Lee from PAAIN had an adoption pending she informed to the board that PAAIN has been granted a $10,000.00 grant to aid in the rescue of animals in Decatur County. Mrs. Lee said that PAAIN would be having a meeting soon to discuss the distribution of these funds.
Dr. Sweet discussed a possible article to go into the Greensburg Daily News.
Ryle said that the letter for grants should be released after April meeting. He also said that there were 2 versions that he would take to Lisa Wetenberger @ ARA. Cortus to clean up letter and format to new letter head.
Dr. Sweet had obtained a copy of Columbus Indiana Ordinances & relevant State of Indiana codes that need to be reviewed by the board. Dr Sweet noted in her opinion the state laws and our ordinances didn't leave too many gaps in proper animal care.
Worming and Vaccinations were discusses as far as the difference between 7 way and 5 way shots and the associated costs. Cortus discussed the need of obtaining accurate costs of the medications that have donated by PAAIN for budgeting in 2008. PAAIN agreed to continue to fund until the end of 2007. Mrs. Lee stated that rescue needs good healthy dogs to move.
Cortus noted that the application to gain drug compliance at the shelter was sent in with payment.
Ryle discussed that the Open Door policy was under discussion in the State House and he would monitor the outcome of the discussions.
NEW BUSINESS
Motion to allow the President of the Animal Control Board the ability to vote seconded & approved with the agreement that if a 2 to 2 vote occurs that the subject will be tabled for additional research and discussion.
Dr. Sweet discussed the use of Kennel cards with color identifications for different areas of the shelter. This card would follow the animal through its entire stay at the shelter. The Warden agreed to try them.
DR. Sweet discussed Indiana Horse Rescue and noted that the Decatur County should take advantage of this experienced group. In these cases the warden would use Debbie Richards who has traditionally helped with horses and Theresa Voltz from IHR.
The board thanked Greg Bails for donating chemical capture darts to the shelter.
Dr. Sweet discussed IC 15-5-1.1-31 Good Samaritan deeds and the potential implications and uses with the shelter
WARDEN'S REPORT
Warden discusses damage done to shelter by vandals and possibly placing bars over windows. Cortus & Ryle to check into security system & remote cameras.
PAAIN REPO
Mrs. Lee said that the PAAIN Board would be meeting to discuss the rules for distribution for the $10,000.00 grant.
Mrs. Lee said that they would be investigating a Cat Rescue program with PetsMart.
PAAIN announced that so far this year that they have contributed:
□ $2,000.00 in medications for shelter animals.
□ $1,500.00 in medical expenses for shelter animals.
□ $1,200.00 in crates for the shelter.
PAAIN Fitted two Greensburg privately owned dogs with bark collars as the City Attorney issued a letter at the request of another Greensburg resident. Cortus asked other board members if it has been common practice in the past to skip past the AC Warden and ACB in the past. No answer. Ryle suggested that the ACB contact the County Attorney to follow up on this problem.
Jan Meyer donated a new credit card machine to the shelter and Cortus will find out the proper use for the machine.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:38 pm.
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