October 2007

CALL TO ORDER 7:04 PM BY DR SWEET

1. Minutes read from September 2007 meeting by Dan Wells.
2. New member Mary Miers welcomed to the board.
3. Dan Wells gave financial report. Wells again warned that the operating supplies fund spending is high and should be watched carefully. Discussed potential options for cheaper supplies. Wells asked that Laura Johnston forward payroll information via email to update financial report. Motion to accept, seconded & approved.
4. Reports are available from Secretary.

OLD BUSINESS

5. Johnston to follow up with Bud Ryle on gate repairs.
6. Aaron Acton welcomed again. Aaron states he enjoys the job, and Laura certainly appreciates his help.
7. Johnston/Acton discussed their visit their visit to the Columbus Animal Shelter.
8. Johnston/Acton stated that the Columbus facility deals heavily with wildlife calls—something that one must be DNR certified to do; otherwise it is illegal.
9. Acton stated that at some time in the future he would like to get the wildlife certification.
10. Dr. Sweet discussed the new spay/neuter program, which will start 11/17/2007, at length.
11. The board discussed a cash only policy when the spay/neuter program goes into effect.
12. Credit card option were discussed, but are not currently used by other city/county entities. Apparently one of the other city/county offices is in discussion about credit cards. The issue was tabled for later discussion.
13. The board agreed that a cash deposit for the full amount be taken when the spay/neuter program is initiated.
14. The board agreed that in the event of refund that the portion of the spay/neuter surgery would not be refundable. Special circumstances for full refund would be considered on a case by case basis.

NEW BUSINESS

15. Dr. Sweet discussed that she wants the board to be thinking about goals for 2008.
16. Dr. Sweet discussed the bi-laws of the ACB—term limits, the rotation of officers.
17. Wells suggested that we consider adding two more board members. This was tabled for later discussion
18. Dr. Sweet briefly discussed leukemia tests.
19. Dr. Sweet stated that she and Wells would like to go before the County Council to discuss raises for the Shelter Manager and the ACO. Dr. Sweet presented a synopsis of what she and Wells would like to present to the council. Motion to accept, seconded & approved.
20. Dr Sweet announced that the approved minutes would now be available on the Decatur County website: http://www.decaturcounty.in.gov/animal_shelter/2007_minutes/2007_minutes.htm . Wells will forward minutes to responsible parties.
21. There was a discussion about spending what is left in the Capital Account—approximately $225. Acton stated he would like to have a computer for animal intakes. The board agreed unanimously with this expenditure.

SHELTER MANAGERS REPORT

22. Johnston gives financial report.
23. Johnston discusses September numbers.
24. Johnston/Acton discussed the PetPoint software and how it could benefit the shelter. The board wanted to think this over and review material
25. Special meeting called for 10/25/2007 at 7 p.m. for further discussion of this issue.

PAAIN REPORT

26. No representative present





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