DuPage County Animal Care and Control Committee met April 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
1. Call To Order
10:30 AM meeting was called to order by Chairman Brian J Krajewski at 10:31 am.
2. Roll Call
Present: Anderson, Eckhoff, Krajewski, Puchalski, Wiley
Absent: Noonan
3. Public Comment
No Public Comment
4. Chairman's Remarks
No Chairman Remarks
5. Minutes Approval
A. Animal Care and Control Committee - Regular Meeting - Apr 3, 2018 10:30 am
Result: Accepted [Unanimous]
Mover: Donald Puchalski, District 1
Seconder: Kevin Wiley, District 6
Ayes: Anderson, Eckhoff, Krajewski, Puchalski, Wiley
Absent: Noonan
6. Procurement Requisitions
A. Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Henry Schein Animal Health for veterinary pharmaceuticals and medical supplies for the period March 16, 2018 through August 15, 2019, for a contract total not to exceed $82,800.00, per lowest responsible bid 18-053-JM.
Result: Approved [Unanimous]
Mover: Kevin Wiley, District 6
Seconder: Janice Anderson, District 5
Ayes: Anderson, Eckhoff, Krajewski, Puchalski, Wiley
Absent: Noonan
7. Administrative Update
Laura Flamion, Operations Manager, reminded the Committee Members that the Volunteer appreciation luncheon is this Sunday and they are all invited. Also, the shelter's Rescue, Volunteer and Foster Coordinator recently held a Volunteer training that saw a great turn out. Ms. Flamion informed the Members that DuPage Animal Friends (DAF) have been working hard to raise funds for the shelter during the DuPage Human Race coming up on Saturday, April 28th. An anonymous donor has come forward and agreed to match all donations made two to one. DAF's current goal is to raise $10,000.00 to help equip and stock the new spay/neuter vehicle. This generous donor makes it possible that DAF could receive $30,000.00 in donations this year.
Dr. Barbara Hanek, Administrator Veterinarian, informed the Members that in addition to working on a new name for the shelter, staff has also been working on a new logo. Draft versions of the new potential logo were shown to the Committee. Also, Dr. Hanek stated that the artwork for the spay/neuter vehicle is almost complete. A reveal of the vehicle is scheduled for Tuesday, June 12th after the County Board Meeting.
Member Wiley brought up that rabbits are not listed on the County ordinance of what is considered a domestic animal. Brian Gorka, Assistant States Attorney, stated that the language is not all inclusive and leaves it up to interpretation as to what is a domestic animal. Member Wiley asked if it should be amended with more animals listed. Dr. Hanek stated that one of the projects staff are in the process of reviewing ordinances and stated she will have this ordinance added to the project.
A. APHE Conference 2018 Report
Ms. Flamion let the Members know that a conference summary was included in the packet that states the take aways from the Association of Professional Humane Educators Conference attended by the shelter's Humane Educator in March 2018. There are a number of action items identified from the conference that staff is in the process of executing on. Dr. Hanek and Ms. Flamion acknowledged the concerns regarding training travel that was presented in the April 10th, 2018 County Board meeting. In previous years, staff training was limited to mandatory certifications or renewals. Ms. Flamion shared that due to changes in the animal care and control sector and turnover in staff, the department was long overdue for advanced training. There are a number of progressive programs for both animals and people the department is implementing that are benefiting from the collaboration and educational opportunities these conferences provide. As brought up in the previous Committee Meeting, the VMX Conference attended by Dr. Hanek resulted in a savings to DAF of over $50,000.00 on equipment/supplies for the spay/neuter vehicle. Member Wiley asked that this type of ROI documentation be provided to the Committee going forward. Dr. Hanek also clarified a concern brought up at a recent County Board meeting that there are a variety of staff members that attend trainings/conferences, not just a select few. A list to any Board Members will be provided upon request. Dr. Hanek also asked the Members if they thought it would be beneficial for her &/or Ms. Flamion to go to a County Board meeting to go over these points. Member Anderson said it would be a great idea.
Result: Hand Out
8. Old Business
No Old Business
9. New Business
No New Business
10. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Krajewski at 10:45 am.
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