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Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Meeting
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Members Present:
Dr. Greg Popp, Chair Megan Eldridge
Dr. Jim Crago, Vice Chair Karen Jennings
Dr. Greg Boyer, Committee Member Lt. Pat McCutchen
The Animal Shelter Committee met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at
12:35 p.m. in the Conference Room, Jefferson City Animal Shelter, 2308 Hyde Park Road, Jefferson City
Missouri. The meeting was called to order by Dr. Popp, Chair. Roll call was taken. Dr. Boyer and Dr.
Crago were present.
Approval of Minutes
Dr. Crago moved to approve the minutes from December 12, 2017 meeting and Dr. Boyer seconded.
Staff Reports
Lt. McCutchen talked about the security of the shelter. Recently 6 cameras had been installed and are
working, but we still working out some glitches on the recording of the video. Captain Wilde was
reported to be back in the United States, but won’t report back to duty at the Police Department until
the end of April. Karen Jennings reported the numbers are average for this time of the year, but kittens
are coming soon.
Review Written Correspondence
No written correspondence.
Old Business
The Community Cat Ordinance has been drafted and the Committee made a few adjustments. It will be
presented to the next Public Safety Committee.
New Business
Lt. McCutchen had been asked about Rabies and the requirements according to the code. It was
explained if there is a written, medical reason from a veterinarian that jeopardizes the health of an
animal to get vaccinated, then they are exempt from the Code. The exemption does not apply to just
sick or elderly pets, it has to be a written medical exemption.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 1:25 pm. Dr. Boyer moved and Dr. Crago seconded.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Jennings