Animal Care Committee Minutes of Meeting JANUARY 23^rd, 2008 5:30pm Ontario room
IN ATTENDANCE: Sheila Birrell, Councillor Valerie Burke, Christy Brailey, Yasuko Naka, Terri Daniels, Barbi Lazarus, Denielle Duncan, Bernice Royce, & Julia Burke. REGRETS: Councillor Erin Shapero, Mary Brown, Jane Kwong, & Chris Girgulis. GUESTS:
	DESCRIPTION	ACTION	ASSIGNED TO
Minutes Review	Minutes Confirmed.	No further action required.
Update on North Toronto Cat Rescue Shelter	A Temporary-use application has been made on behalf of the North Toronto Cat Rescue by the Town for a property located on Langstaff Road. Because the application was submitted by the Town, the rescue group was exempt from the fees and are permitted to stay at the location for a maximum of three years, at which time they can re-apply for an extension. It is estimated that they will be operating from there for no more than 5-7 years. The rescue organization is satisfied and acknowledges the terms of the agreement.	No further action required.
“No Kill Shelters”	Terri distributed an article on the “No Kill Shelter” philosophy. The Committee expressed concerns with the licensing of cats, temperament testing, and mass euthanasia.	Research the idea of a one time licence fee for cats. Promote Foster Home temperament testing. Include the provision “no mass euthanasia” in the new Animal Services contract with the OSPCA.	Sheila Committee Sheila
Event Brochures/Flyers	There is an abundance of educational materials left over from previous Pet Fairs, some are not pet related.	Christy is to circulate a list of all materials and members are to provide feedback on which are most important to the Committee.	Committee
Donations	As of January 21^st, the Committee has received 601 donations, totally $2,518.25.	Send out the donation form with the final tax bill in June.	Christy
Annual Work Plan	The Committee’s Annual Work Plan was distributed for review.	Review and provide feedback at the next meeting, specifically dates for all events. Look into a proclamation for “Be Kind to Animals” week in Markham.	Committee Sheila
Committee Display Booth	The Committee display booth will be a table top 6 foot wide by 62” tall fabric board. The graphics are being completed. The display will be used for all Committee events, specifically Teamwork day that is taking place on Feb. 26, 2008 at the Civic Centre for all employees.	No further action required.
Teamwork Day	The Clerk’s department will put all Animal Services on display at Teamwork Day. This includes both the Committee along with the animal services offered by the Town.	No further action required.
New Business	1. Rachel and Christy have both prepared slideshows for the Committee. 2. Councillor Burke addressed concerns with absenteeism. 3. Shelter Resolution	1. Combine both, keeping the focus only on domestic animals, as this is the focus of our Committee. 2. Follow up on consistently absent members. 3. General Committee has directed staff to research the possible opening of a Markham owned shelter. Further details are to follow.	Christy Sheila
Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 5:30pm, Ontario Room