DISTRICT ANIMAL CONTROL
Serving the Towns of Bethany – Orange - Woodbridge
Phone @203) 389-5991
135 Bradley Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Approved Minutes for DAC Board Meeting March 10, 2011
Present: Joan Blaskey, Joseph Hellauer, Cheryl Lipson, Fred Dray, Brian Laubstein, DVM, James Zeoli, Pamela
Andreson, Clerk
Guests: Steve Sappo, Bridget Albert, Jeannine Russo, Fred Musante
Saff: Paul Niedmann, Dave Dorso, Gail Evanko, Dottie Bedan
1) Meeting was called to order by Chairperson Blaskey at 7:33 PM.
2) Pledge Of Allegiance was recited.
3) Introductions.
4) Public Participation: Steve Sappo asked to get cat back that he says was stolen by a by a board member. The
alleged statement by Sappo was directed toward Cheryl Lipson. District Animal Control was not involved in
any alleged action in this matter. Woodbridge PD ruled the case a civil matter. Hellauer will make some calls
and get back to Sappo. Lynn Donato brought Henri by for an update. She thanked everyone at DAC again for
all their help.
5) Review and approval of February 10, 2011 meeting. Motion by Laubstein/Hellauer to accept minutes. Five
approved, 1 abstained.
6) Treasurer's Report – Joseph Hellauer: Two areas need adjusting. Adjustment can be made by internal transfer.
Bethany and Woodbridge paid last quarter dues. Orange needs to make their payment. Motion to accept
treasurer's report by Laubstein/Zeoli. All in favor.
7) Census – Paul Niedmann: There were 5 animal redeemed, 10 sold as pets, 0 DOA, 1 euthanized. Total of 84
complaints, 1 animal bite and 1 infraction; summon issued. In Bethany 7 wildlife calls 24 cat, dog and horse
calls. In Orange 12 wild animal calls 18 dog & cat calls. In Woodbridge 21 wildlife calls and 21 dog
complaints and 1 alpaca call. The number of wildlife calls are unusually high due to lots of coyotes out.
Blaskey noted that Waterbury shelter is full, can we do anything to help? Niedmann stated they are mostly pits
and pit mixes and Niedmann does not want to take them. Albert is willing to call a few rescue groups about
Waterbury dogs.
8) Chairperson's Report – Blaskey asked Dray to read a letter of appreciation to Dr. Nanavati. Hellauer stated that
flooding did not occur at DAC even though all ACO's were ready to evacuate the animals. Public posting of
Full Time ACO position in all three towns. Applications are due into Woodbridge Town Hall by 4PM on
Monday March 14th. Hiring committee is Hellauer, Blaskey and Dray. Zeoli brought up leave of absence for
Evanko for 4-6 weeks. Evanko has a follow-up appointment next week. Evanko stated that she tried to come
back to work and has a letter that she is ready to come back to work at full duty, but was told she could not
return. Zeoli stated that the board will not act on leave until Evanko provide letter stating she can return to full
duty.
9) Motion to go into executive session by Zeoli/Hellauer at 8:15PM to discuss budget, personnel and facility
issues. Niedmann was invited in for personnel and facility issue portion. All in favor.
10) Return to regular session at 9:56PM. No motions made, no actions taken during executive session. Meeting
adjourned at 9:59PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Pamela Andreson Approved March 10, 2010
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