Animal Care Committee

 Minutes of Meeting

 March 18TH, 2009

5:30pm Ontario room

 

IN ATTENDANCE: Councillor Valerie Burke, Yasuko Naka, Denielle Duncan, Terrie Daniels, Bob Newman, Barbara Newman, Janet Andrews, Bernice Royce, Charlene Crawford, & Caroline Lane.

REGRETS: Julia Burke & Andrea Sims

STAFF:  Susan McGrath & Christy Lehman

GUESTS:  None

 

DESCRIPTION

ACTION

ASSIGNED TO

Minutes Review

Minutes Confirmed.

No further action required.

 

Adoption Strategy

At its last meeting, Committee members agreed that the euthanasia rates were extremely high.  In order to decrease euthanasia, adoption rates must increase.  A meeting was held between Valerie, Bob, and Susan to review plans for the promotion of adoptions.  Advertisements will be placed on the Town’s website, newspaper, and electronic information boards.

Meet with Dennis Flaherty of Corporate Communication to create implementation strategy.  Report back to the Committee.

Valerie, Bob, & Susan

2010 Calendar

The Committee is required under the Town’s Purchasing By-law to receive three written quotes in order to proceed with the calendar.  The Committee was presented with one quote which raised the issue of quality.

Committee members inquired if the committee can have a dedicated phone extension, business cards, and a media release for their calendar.  All items are necessary for communication with the public.

Committee members decided that anyone can submit a photo for the calendar, they do not have to live in Markham.

Provide the Committee with a written quote as soon as possible.

 

 

 

Review Town policies and report next meeting.

 

 

 

No further action required.

Janet, Bob, & Denielle

 

 

 

 

Christy

New Business

Committee members expressed concerns with the lack of specifications when receiving quotes for the calendar.  Committee members agrees the calendar should be between 8.5 x 11 and 10 x 13 in size, stapled, FSC certified printer, and quotes should include prices for 1,000 and 2,000 calendars.

No further action required.

 

 

New Business

 

 

 

Next Meeting:

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 5:30pm, Ontario Room