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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1984Animal Control. Coamittee Minutes -- rebruary 28, 1984 • . The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present: Edna Budrys, Elaine Johnson, Vern Larson, Alma Liverfiiore Minutes of the last meeting were not available. There was a discussion of the possibility of dividing the rdspdnsibility of the shelter between the Police Department and the Health Departmept, with Health being in charge of day-to-day maintenance of the facilities. -"This would free the wardens to spend more needed time on the streets. • 7. The commission wrote a letter to Brian Coyman approving his pubmitted.plans for the new shelter. The letter will be forwarded to the A.+P.W%.and then to the City Council. . There was a guest, Mrs. Berkhart, at the meeting who was concerned about the large number of pigeons under the viaducts. People are feeding the birds and encouraging them to gather under the bridges which creates �-iuisance.for passers-by. Mrs. Berkhart wondered if there were an ordinancb.preventing this or if if was possible to propose such an ordinance. .' r The meeting was adjourned at 8:00. f. r a Edna Budrys . Acting Secretory Animal Control Committee Minutes — April 2k,"1984 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. ..... Commission Members Present: Elaine Johnson, Betty Ettlie,- Mary Boehlen, Vern Larson, and Kip Macmillon Guests Present: Carol Bergman, June Borenstein;:Myriaw. McDonald, and Alice 11ahn. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. ;t•;' The Spay/Neuter program will now be taken over by the City•of;Evanston. Vern Larson talked about a Pet of the Month photo in the ;vnnstoln Review in the hope of adopting more animals from the Shelter. Vern also described the new shelter and the delay in building to the guests present. One of the guests thought cosmetic changes in the Shelter would be beneficial. If the Shelter was cleaner, more people would adopt. Vern Larson chid the Shelter is cleaner now than it was in the past. On May 5 at 12:00 at Fountain Square an obedience demonstration will be held and banners will be there to help promote the Shelter. , Edna Budrys resignation was discussed. Elaine will resp'ond to Edna's and, Marilynne Manguba's resignation. The license fees were discussed. For next May, the Commission will, try to reduce the fees to $4 for neutered animals and $8 for unneupered animals. The present costs make licenses prohibitive for many people. Brian Coleman thinks a representative should go before the Police Services Committee. The fund raising for the new shelter was discussed. It was' decided that the money raised by the Commission should be in addition to the money needed to build the shelter, not deducted from the sum needed to build the shelter. A. Whether the Commission is necessary or not was discussed.:and it was decided the Commission should continue. New people and new 'concerns will be appropriate to bring new life and a new focus into the Commission. However, it will be decided on a month to month basis if there will hq a meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. r. • Mary Boehlen,4Acting Secretary.,-. Animal Control Committee Minutes The meeting was called to order at 7: 30 p.m. J tL n q, 121. 1 a ? 4 Commission Members Present: Elaine Johnson, Mary Boehlen, and Kip Macmillon Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Brian Coy -man gave Elaine Johnson forms to fill in to be presented before the Police Services Committee. The Capital Improvement Budget allotment for 1485 for the animal shelter will be $200,000. On June 18 and July 2 there will be meetings to discuss the budget. There is some disagreement about the type of shelter to be built. One alderman thinks the dorae is not aesthetically good looking, however, the dome will be easier to heat and will have a second floor. The Commission will look into fund raising for the new shelter. Elaine Johnson talked with Mr. Shonk about changing the animal license application. Also, it is believed that lower fees will result in more people purchasing licenses. Only about $4,000 is generated from the license fees. Arian Coyman would like the Commission to discuss a Spay/Neuter program for the City. Elaine Johnson suggested inviting all the Alderman to see the animal shelter. It was suggested the viewing be done on a Sunday. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Mary Boeh en, Acting Secretary MINUTES OF ANIMAL CONTROL COMMISSION The meeting was called to order on August 28, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. Commission members present were Elaine Johnson, Chairman, Carol Bergman, Mary Boehlen, Brian Coyman, Patti Gardiner, Alma Livermore, Comm. Kip Macmillon . and Elaine Purnell. Minutes of the meeting of June 12, 1984 were read and approved. Patti Gardiner was elected secretary. Brian Coyman indicated that on August 5, 1984, the capital funds were approved for the new Animal Shelter located on Oakton Street just east of the railroad tracks. (Currently the sight is owned by the city and used for storage.) His presentation included preliminary site plans of the monolithic dome (the renderings shown included visitors entrance, side view and view from Oakton. Budget will include $10,000 for landscaping, as well as funds to demolish the old building located on Clark Street. Hopefully the funds will be available by mid October. Elaine Johnson asked the committee to fill out a sheet so she can begin cosmittee placement. Elaine Johnson passed out a flyer created by the commission which will go into packets for new residents of Evanston. She is still interested in lowering license fees. Kip Macmillon discussed the 1983 Animal Control Bureau summary and indicated the goal for 1985 is to increase adoptions. Elaine Johnson indicated that the open house on August 26 at the Animal Shelter had a very sma 1 l turn out. The next meeting of the Animal Control Commission will be on September 25, 1984. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, ?ttei. Pardiner, Secretary (pg3) MINUTES OF ►MAI. CONTROL COMUSSIOB The meeting was called to order on September 25, 1984, at 7:35 p.m. Commission members present were Elaine Johnson, Chairman, Carol Bergman, Mary Boehlen, Patti Gardiner, Alma Livermore, and Elaine Purnell. Minutes of the meeting of August 28, 1984, and corrected to read "adjournment at 9:15 p.m. The minutes were then approved as corrected. In Brian Coyman's absence Elaine Johnson reported the visit to the animal shelter, located at 274I S. Western, Chicago. The visiting group included, Brian Coyman, Elaine Johnson, Bill Andrews, Comm. Rip Macmillou and Max Ruben. This new facility has been open since March, 1984, and includes 5 paviilons each housing a maximum of 273 dogs, and 1 pavillon for cats. Patti Gardiner then presented a report on the visit made by her and Elaine Johnson to the Anderson Animal Shelter in Elgin. Elaine Johnson broke the commission down into several sub -committees: 1. Education (Carol Bergman) 2. Donors/Organization - Fund Raising (Alma Livermore) Memorial Fund (Patti Gardiner) 3. Adoptions (Mary Boehlen) 4. Volunteers (Elaine Purnell) 5. Public Relations (Carol Bergman and Blaine Purnell) 6. Licensing The committee is still discussing the issue of lowering license fees. Elaine reported on the nuisance problems of fleas/raccoons/and pigeons. She spoke to Dr. David Bronwell who indicated that there is an Illinois game code law which states that only the State Department of Conservation (3 in the Illinois area) can and should "dispose" of wildlife. The solution is to follow the guidelines and refer residents to these state licensed people. On October 21, 1984, there will be a Pet Fair at the Levy Center and the commission should probably prepare a flyer which local residents could pick up. The next meeting of the Animal Control Commission will be on October 23, 1984 at 7:30. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. ReWGGardiner, Submitted, Pa Secretary (pg5) I . MINUTES OF ANIMAL CONTROL COMMISSION The meeting was called to order on October 23, 1984, at 7:35 p.m. Commission members present were Elaine Johnson, Chairman, Carol Bergman, Mary Boehlen, and Alma Livermore. Police liaison Kip MacMillan was also present, as was Brian Coyman, Assistant to the City Manager. Brian Coyman showed slides of the door~ structure in Greeley, Colorado and pointed out several problems: o moisture bubbles in dome because of untimely sealing o additional expediture sealing concrete in kennel area o inadequate lighting a disease potential of cracks in tiles and wire mesh in kennel area a challenge of ventilating Evanston's dome, part of which will be sunk Brian expressed concern about the suitablity of the site on Oakton for a sunk dome. Tests Faust be completed to assure that the soil and water table at that site would not present problems for the below ground structure. Brian will present two alternatives to architects: a two -floor monolithic dome (at about $42 dollars a square foot) or a conventional one-story Luilding (roughly $60-$65 a square fjot). If the sails cannot take the sunk dome and if the sunk dome is the only way to get approval for the dome structure, Brian would recommend a conventional structure. Minutes, page 2 The reduced animal license fees were passed 3-0 and the cat leash law was passed 2-1. Brian Coyman will make sure the ordinance is written and presented before the City Council. Kip MacMillan suggested a notice about animal licensing be sent out with water bills. Brian Cayman informed the committee that no business may be discussed over the phone and that no members may vote by proxy. All business must be conducted at an open meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Submitted by Carol Bergman and Mary Boehlen MINUTES OF THE ANIMAL CONTROL COMMISSION The meeting of the Evanston Animal Control Commission was called to order on November 27, 1984 at 7:35 p.m. Those members present were Elaine Johnson, Chairmen, Carol Bergman, Patti Gardiner, Alma Livermore and Cmdr. Kip MacMillan. Kip MacMillan reported that the current Animal Shelter is sti11 standing. He informed the committee that a letter has been sent to Skokie stating that the animal fees had been raised and the letter was accepted as of April 1, 1985 (cats from $3 to $4 and dogs from $4 to $5). Briefly discussed were the budget for 1985—B6 for 2 wardens and the possibility of additional staff to the new shelter. Carol Bergman indicated that the "Pet of the Month" will proceed in the Evanston Review with a possible free ad in the classified section. The members voted unanimously to have a classified card sent to the Reader once a week advertising adoptions. Suggestion was made to ask the Animals Wardens how people have heard of the Shelter. Elaine Johnson indicated that members of the committee should notify her if they plan to be absent; if a member is absent for 3 meetings the committee will consider asking that member to resign and being made ex—officio. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Patti Gardiner,secretary (pg8 )