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 Present: Scott Schaffenacker; Kevin Bateman; Andy Anderson; David
Hepler; Emily Davenport; Jan Schumacher
Absent: None
Guests: Julie Parker; Kelly Cale
Mr. Schaffenacker called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
A motion was made by Mr. Hepler, seconded by Mrs. Schumacher, to
approve the minutes from October 14, 2015 as printed. Motion passed.
Old Business:
Pea Gravel: Mr. Schaffenacker is looking into getting a
motorized buggy that’s narrow enough to get inside the bins with
leftover pea gravel.
Mrs. Parker reported that a 36 inch walk-behind skid steer is
available for rent from Sunbelt Rentals for $665 for 1 week.
Mr. Bateman suggested calling Goodman’s for a quote.
Committee agreed to try to at least get it over the fence before
winter without having to intrude on private property.
Computer upgrade: Mrs. Parker discussed purchasing a computer
over Black Friday for an excellent price.
Roof repair contract: The initial work was completed November
10, 2015.
New Business: None.
Administrator/Warden’s report: Mrs. Parker reported that the
LC Animal Control adoption price is $120 but that Dr. Gillan has
raised his prices for 2016, which has spaying (+ extra services)
costs ranging from $101 to a maximum of $145. The prices to prepare
an animal for adoption are now higher than the adoption prices so an
option in order for LCAC to not absorb that cost would be to not do
a heartworm ($17), feline leukemia ($23), or distemper combo tests
($15) in-house, but to offer that as optional for the consumer at
their own expense. Mrs. Parker stated that she does not know if that
is in LCAC’s best interest as far as adoptions, but she felt it
necessary to discuss it as an option. The only requirements by law
are spaying/neutering, microchip, and rabies shot. Having only the
basic requirements would keep the costs below the adoption fee.
Mr. Schaffenacker inquired about how many positive leukemia tests
have been reported.
Mrs. Parker reported that approximately 10 out of 100 leukemia
tests are positive; she stated that the consumer would be educated
that the illness can be spread to their cats so it is advisable, but
they can have the test at the discounted rate.
Mr. Bateman expressed his concern about adopting a pet only to find
the test positive after the adoption is final.
Mrs. Parker stated the opportunity to pay for the test at a
discounted rate is prior to the spay/neuter surgery so if the test
comes back positive the adoption could be nullified.
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Mrs. Parker and Mr. Bateman agreed that the only window for a
discounted rate on tests would be prior to surgery.
Mrs. Schumacher inquired as to whether the consumer loses the
expense on the tests if the animal comes back positive for an
illness.
Mrs. Parker stated that the consumer would be reimbursed for the
discounted test cost upon confirmation of an illness if the
consumer did not wish to choose a different animal. Adoption
rates will remain the same.
A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Hepler, to
remove heartworm, feline leukemia, and distemper combo tests
from the adoption requirements and only perform the tests
required by law effective December 1, 2015. Motion passed.
Mrs. Parker reported that she has an employee with an injured
back from holding down a large dog during a blood draw on LC
Animal Rescue’s animals. He will be seeing the doctor tomorrow.
Mr. Anderson asked if this is the first incident and Mrs. Parker
reported that it is the first time medical treatment has been
required. Mr. Anderson would like for the Animal Rescue
procedures to continue.
Mr. Bateman asked about having more people to help with these
types of bigger animals or the cost of tranquilizing the bigger
animals before procedures.
Mrs. Parker will ask Dr. Gillan about the cost of a sedative.
Mrs. Schumacher discussed the employee going to IWIN.
Mrs. Parker stated she will call Mrs. Meagher/Mrs. Clark to set
an appointment.
Budget: Mrs. Parker inquired if the raises for part-time
employee will take effect December 2015 and Mr. Schaffenacker
confirmed it will.
Public Comments: The Ag department came out in September and
verified the LC Animal Control has all its proper paperwork. The Ag
department suggested changing the name of Logan County Animal Rescue
to Logan County Animal Transport.
A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Bateman, to pay
the bills as presented for payment. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Davenport, seconded by Mrs. Schumacher, to
adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:03 pm.
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