Animal Care Committee Minutes of Meeting April 23rd, 2008 5:30pm Ontario room
IN ATTENDANCE: Sheila Birrell, Councillor Valerie Burke, Christy Brailey, Yasuko Naka, Terri Daniels, Denielle Duncan, & Bernice Royce. REGRETS: Barbi Lazarus & Julia Burke GUESTS: Anna Rose, Markham Museum
	DESCRIPTION	ACTION	ASSIGNED TO
Minutes Review	Minutes Confirmed.	No further action required.
Applefest	Anna Rose, Manager, Markham Museum, was in attendance to begin discussions on the Pet Fair. The Committee established the following: 1. Pets will be permitted, however signage will be posted restricting them from all/any food areas. 2. There must be a Committee liaison between the vendors and the Museum staff at all times. 3. Vendor parking should be closer to the Pet Fair area. 4. Outdoor lectures will take place in a tent, to be provided by Anna. 5. Host a small contest for children, longest tail, look a like, biggest ears, etc. 6. If it rains on the Saturday, we will move to the Sunday. Provide a vendor “hotline” for vendors to check in for weather status.	Ask Jane if she is interested in providing a “grooming station” for a small fee. Solicit donations for a silent auction.	Yasuko Committee Members
Markville Mall Event	The Committee is hosting a kick off for “Be Kind to Animals Week” on May 3^rd at the Markville Mall. Two people will man the booth at all times and two animal tag sellers will be there to licence pets throughout the day.	Parking Control Officer will meet Committee Members at Markville Mall at 9:00am will all of the supplies necessary for booth set up. They will be there at 6:00pm to retrieve it. Book laptop for powerpoint presentation.	Christy
Roaming Cats	Councillor Burke has received a number of concerns from residents regarding roaming cats.	This is considered a bylaw issue. Officers will be investigating. In the meantime, Committee members suggested checking with local barns to see if they are interested in barn cats.	Sheila Christy
UCAN Bins	Councillor Burke and Barbi have suggested that we research the possibility of using the UCAN bins to educate the public on the importance of spaying/neutering.	Contact Corporate Communications and find out more details.	Christy
Euthanasia	Sheila contacted the OSPCA regarding humane euthanasia and was advised that all animals are sedated prior to being euthanized.	No further action required.
New Business	Councillor Burke asked for a status update on the Rodeo Bylaw. Councillor Burke also inquired about the Markham owned shelter. Terri is concerned with the use of lethal mouse traps in the Civic Centre. She would prefer to see more humane traps.	Sheila advised that it is out of the municipalities jurisdiction to prohibit them, however staff is attempting to determine if the desired result can be reached through a licensing bylaw. Further updates will follow. Sheila advised that research is still on-going, however we are currently working on the transition to the OSPCA. Reports will follow at a later date. Email humane trapping tips to Sheila. Look into further.	Terri & Sheila
Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 5:30pm, Ontario Room