HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0707.001 1996-1998 M.M. Van Hove 3/30/981
HC 1 Box 5010
Keaau, Hawaii 96749-9501 7'
Phone: 966-9852 ~
To the County Counsel
Re: County Charter (sec. 3-16)
With the budget hearing in progress I would like to make
you aware of a few facts concerning the Keaau Humane Soc.
that greatly disturb me and are very costly to the taxpayer.
1. Failure of the H.S. to control the pet population is
blatently evident. Compare statement of July 1996 with
1997. (exhibit I)
2. Also consider the findings of the Honolulu audit of 1980
and compare it with the quarterly statement of February 1995.
(exhibit 2 & 3) After that date no other accounting by the
Hawaii Island Humane Society of the spay neuter County
appropriation has been forthcoming.
3. I beg you to look into the legality of the Humane Society
charges to the public for services, supplies and related
expenses already paid for by the taxpayer, Those charges for
service will Beverly impact the animals being dumped.
4. Review the method of euthanasia and note the failure of
the H.S. to follow and implement the reccomendations in the
1991 "standard of excellence" report. (exhibit 4) C. L-~~ "3
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I do sincerly hope in the best interest of the taxpayer
and foremost the animals who have no voice, they only cry.
I hope that you will see the need to exact accountability
of this organization and have an audit and a complete review
of their performance and their impact on controlling the pet
population.
Improvements would be forthcoming if Section 3 - 16
of the County Charter (exhibit 5) were implemented.
It is in your power to do so.
Sincerely,
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M.M. Van Hove
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HAWAII ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY
MONTHLY SHELTER ACTIVITY REPORT
JULY 1996
KONA i WAlMEA ! KEAAU TOTAL
. pis ~ Calr Oogs ~ .Cats Dogs Cats ~ Dogs I Cets
Surrenders 167 240 ~ 103 143 379 459 649 ~ 842
Adoptions 56 29 15 ~ 12 ~ 27 f 12 98
Redemptions - •14- 0 I 17 0 29 ~ _5 60 ~ $
Disposals -97 • 211 71 ~ 131 316 438 484 I 780
Other _ 0;_ 0 0_ 1 0 ~ 7_. 4 1 7~ 4
Adoption 37°b ~ ~ 12% 17% ~ 8% 8% i 395 1l% ~ 6~0
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KONA 1NAIMEA l KEAAU TOTAL
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Number fssued~-_ 104 ~ 74 I 122~__~ ..00
Fees Collected . - 5508.40 X331.40 ; 560820 S 1448.00
Calls for Pickup and Assistance ~ 369 144 , 404 ( i 9_'
After-Hours Emergency Call-0u~s 1 2 ~ 6 S
Miles Traveler _ • 2,133 ~ 2,149 ' S,7~8 10,040
Other Anmals Surrendered ~ Z ~ 0 ~ 12 14
Dead Animals Collected
mss 1 2 ~ 6 9
Cats 8 ~ - 4 i 19 3i
Others 0 ~ 1 1 1 2
Total 3 ~ 7 ~ 26 42
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HAWAI! ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY V
MONTHLY 3HELTER ACTIVITY REPORT ~e~
.IDLY 1997 -REVISED q~
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Dogs ! Cars vs~ Dogs Cats CUicr pegs Cats Degs Cara I ~r Total
3urtandered 138 j 299 ~ 1 84 82 1 428 518 9fl 898 807 1,687
Redeemed 14 ~ 1 ~ 0 ? 0 0 32 1 1 $3 2 1
Adopted 32 ~ 25 i 0 9 12 0 58 25 9 98 82 i 9 170
Euthanized 89 , 289 ~0 88 80 1 333 490 19 490 839 20 1,349
Other 3. 4 i 1 0 0 0 9 0 1 8 4 2 12
Adoption 2896 i 9% 12% 13% 0% 1596 _ 17% 7% I 31% 11%
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K0111A WA/YEA KHAAU TOTAL
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Numoer Issued 152 38 181 371
Fees Collected SS19.20 4133.80 I 179210 51,545.10
Cells for Pickup and Assistance 282 719 848 1,137
Agar-Hours Emergency Call-puts 8 4 9 21
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Miles Traveled 2,880 2,435 8,174 11,489 ~ 6 ~ o,
Dead Animals Collected: i~4S:?` ;?:a.,..:s..-:::::.::::.:; {..?.•~.....~y'~
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Dogs 1 I 2 12 15 ~
Cats 8 3 21 32 ~ ~d
Others 0 t 1 2 ~
~ Total 8 8 ~ 34 48 - ~Q
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HCC 430 ~ 1 0 1 Z
HRS 143.2 0 0 1 1
NCC 4-39 0 U 1 1 ~
Tonal 1 0 3 4
u Justification of Program Pi vices and Policies
Mos; new programs or adjustments to existing programs have never been formally
analyzed in a feasibility study. Decisions to proceed with these new programs, practices
or policies generally are based an subjective opinion or an a study from the mainland that
happens to support that program. Following are a few examples of this ituation:
Establishment of Spay/Neuter Deposit
In January 1980 the decision to include aspay/neuter deposit in the price of adopting
animals from the HHS was made. The intent was to have owners sterilize their animals.
However, very few deposits have been reclaimed and after six months the deposits
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become general revenu for the HHS. At June 30, 1980 the HHS was holdin
deposits representing 915 adopted animals at $15 each. This represents over 80% of the
animals sold in that January to June period. This result indicates That the positive impact
of the deposit in encouraging more sterilizations of animals is not si ni '
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HAWAII ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY, SPCA
BALANCE SHEET
FEBRUARY 28, 1995
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
CASH-COUNTY OPERATIONS $17,804.09 x
CASH-HUMANE SOCIETY OPERATIONS 7,.982.49
CASH-CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT 2121--~~893.5~~
CASH-COUNTY SPAY/NEUTER /~?7~629 82
PREPAID INTEREST ~ 700.27
LAND 6,614.13
STApCK CERTIFICATES 30.00
BUILDINGS 62,900.72
AU~'OMOBILES & TRUCKS 68,19481
OFFICE EQUIPMENT 55,091.86
LESS: ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (111,345.00)
DEPOSITS 150.00
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS ( 147,646.57
TOTAL ASSETS i $147,646.57
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STANDARDS PROGRAM FOR
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HAWAII ISLAND
HUMANE SO~tET~(
KEAAU, HAWAII
SEPTEMBER 1991
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e Unless it is already a policy, consider having
euthanasia technicians regularly observed and tested for
proficiency by a licensed veterinarian. Provide
technicians with ongoing training opportunities either
in-house or if available through other animal care and
control agencies.
29. Until you can construct a separate euthanasia room,
avoid having other animals in the temporary housing
area witnessing those being euthanized. The presence
of other animals causes undue stress on the animals
being euthanized, the euthanasia technician, the
handlers and the animals observing.
As indicated under the Facilities and Staff category of
this report, make a concerted effort to construct a
separate euthanasia room and provide the most pleasant
atmosphere possible.
~0. When verifying death, use a stethoscope to osculate the
/ cessation of both the heartbeat and respiration. Also
check the following signs:
Pale, bluish gums and tongue
Lack of eye response
" Rigor mortis.
Following euthanasia, animals should be laid on a floor
or table for at least 15 minutes and checked once more
j, for signs of death before being put in the cooler or
freezer (see Operational Guide: Euthanasia, page 3).
31. Research other alternatives to a landfill as a means of
disposing of animal carcasses in the event the landfill
is no longer available for this purpose.
OPERATIONAL PROGRAM
The Committee is pleased with the conditions placed on
cruelty cases convicted and given a six-month deferred
sentencing. Although the responsible party is prosecuted
they are also properly educated creating a positive outcome.
A 90% conviction rate on those citations issued for running-
at-large violations is very good. Providing adopters with
information about the local animal control and licensing
laws is not only a responsible community service but also a
means of educating the public. The Standard Operating
Procedures (SOP) are fairly comprehensive especially since
they include an Animal Relief Disaster Plan.
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As you strive for excellence in the category of Euthanasia
we recommend the following:
2 Whenever possible, intravenous (I.V.) injection is the
preferred route of administration. In the event
intracardiac (I.C. in'ecti he o ical
route, anima s should be sedated pri~*_~et~eh~n^Qia
(see Operar~onal Guide: Euthanasia, page 4).
25. Rather than attempting I.C. injections on small mammals
and injecting behind the breastplate of small birds, we
/ suggest injecting these animals intraperitoneally
/V/// (I.P.) only. An I.P. injection reduces the margin of
error in trying to hit the heart and will cause less
stress on the animal.
26. Develop a comprehensive euthanasia log which includes
spaces to record the date and time of euthanasa;
control/impound number; a complete description of the
animal including breed, species and sex; the reason for
euthanasia; initials of euthanasia technician and
personnel authorizing the euthanasia; and the amount of
euthanasia solution used and the amount remaining in
the bottle. This log will provide easy reference should
the need arise and will be a source of valuable
statistical information (see Appendix A: Euthanasia
Log) .
27. Further develop the euthanasia policies and procedures
to include: sedation techniQUes; dosages and
i administration~of euthanasia solution and sedatives;
characteristics of chemicals being used and factors
which affect their effectiveness, as well as the
indications and contra-indications; criteria for
selecting animals to be euthanized; handling and
restraint; handling fractious/wild animals; verifica-
tion of death; training, including diagrams showing ,
routes and criteria for determining routes; legal
aspects of handling and storing a controlled substance;
human safety in handling euthanasia chemicals;
discussion on the ethical considerations and the need
for euthanasia; and how to recognize the psychological
problems (stress, anger, grief) which arise from
performing the euthanasia of animals.
Further, your present policies and procedures errone-
ously synonymizes intracardiac with intrapulmonary.
Intrapulmonary means "within the lung substance,"
whereas intracardiac means "within the heart."
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holidays) attr receipt If the mayor don not act within such ten-day period, the bill
shall become effective as ea ordinance a. it the mayor had approved it The objections
o[ the mayor shall be entered in the jourml of the council and the council may, after
6w and within thirty days after the bill he been so returned, reconsider the vote
i „ upon the bill. It the bill, upon such zxonideration,vegain passed by the afthmatfw
'r Ali III I 1 ~ 'I'i' ~ i' i ~ wt ot~wo-thirds of the entire membership the presiding officer shell verity that fed
on the face of the bill sect such bill shall become effective u en ordinnce with like
effect a if approved bq the mayor. A bill failing to pen upon such reconsideration
' shell be deemed loot
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portion thereof by striking out or reducing the same. The mayor shall append any
objections and the reason therefor Lo the bill at the time of signing, end the item or
portion thereof eo vetoed shall not take effect unlen the council shell reconider the
wt on the bill and, upon such reconideration, the bill is ngsin passed by the
atfumative vote of two•thirde of the entire membership.
Section 313. Adoption of Pay Plan. All pareoos employed by the county or any
of its boerde or commission, whether u of<ioen ~ otherwise, euept those whoa pay
is otherwise provided for shall be paid in ecoordance with a pay plm enacted by
ordinance, The pay plan [or persons holding positions in the pnitionelaesfficetion
plan ehaS be in aocozdmce with Section 7-1.6 of this charter. Interim amendment to
the ordinance establishing the psq plea for the county may be bq resolution o[ the
council provided a revised salary ordimncers enacted st least once annually.
GG Section 314. County Code. There shall be s county code containing ell county
'jam ordinances, ea may be amended from time to time, end copies thereof shall be
~ad available for inpection at the office of the cormty clerk.
a1 Section 316. General Plan. The county council shall adopt by ordinance e
Y7 general plan which shall set forth the council's polity for long-range mmpse}~ensive
physical development of the county. It shall contain a etatment of development
•~Z objectives, standards and priruiples with respect t the most desirable use of lend
within the county for residential. recreational, egricultueal, commmval, industrial
end other purposes which shall be conistent with proper conervation of natural
reeourtxs and the preservation o[ our natural besuty sad historical sites; the moat
desirable density of populstion in the severer parts of the county; a system of
~ principal thoroughfares. highways, street. public accew to the ehoreRnes, and other
open spaces; the general locations, relocations end improvement of public buildings,
the generai location and eztent of public utilities and terasinele, whether publicly. or
privately owned, for water, eewere, light, power, transit, and other purpose; the
eztent end location of public housing projects; adequat drainage [scilities and
control; air pollution: and ouch other matter a. maY. in the council's judgment, be
beneficial t the social. economic, and governmental condition end trends end shell
fie deigned to aaevre the coordinated development of the county and to p[omote the
general wafters and prosperity of it people.
(a) The council shall enact zoning. aubdiviejon, and each otherordinances which
shall contain the neonenry provision t carry out the purpose of the general plan.
(b) No public improvement or project, or subdivision or zoning oniinmce, shell be
initiatd or adopted unless the eeme conforms to end implements the genral plan.
(c) Amendment to the general plan may be initiated by the council or the planning
dver~tor.
Section 31& Mandatory Program Review. At least once every tour years, the
council a 'tiell review every program supported wholly or n rNslly 1,., con.. .
~da..~a~~ sea council shall [avorsblY authorize it continuation at current or
~ modified levels, the program shall be trminated. The counal eh_ll adopt procedures
end details to implement this eectioa
Section 31T. County Reapportionment Commteion.
j - (e) There shall be a county reapportionment commieaion which shall eetblieh the
boundaries o[ the council districts.
HAWAII ISLAND
HUM~iIVE
SOCIETY
arch 17, 1998
SENT VIA CERTIFIED MAIL
Ms. Marlette Van Hove
HCR 1 -Box 5040
Keaau, HI 96749
Dear Ms. Van Hove:
As you have been previously notified in a letter dated June 28, 1995 (copy
enclosed), you are not welcome to enter any premises owned or operated by
the Hawaii Island Humane Society.
I have just learned that you have visited our Keaau shelter on several occasions
recently and have upset several customers and employees with your disruptive
behavior. I must instruct you not to enter any of our premises or we will
c, immediately seek to have you arrested and prosecuted.
I hope that you wilt respect our wishes in regard to this matter.
Cordially,
C'<~Z" wv
I a Fowler
Executive Director
Encty
cc w/ Encl.: Duane Mendoza, Manager -Keaau Shelter
Christina Skaggs, President
Hilo Police Department
Shawn Nakoa, Esq.
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O AFFILIATE MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION
74-5225 Oueen Kaahumanu Hwy Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Telephone (808) 329-1175 Fax (808) 329-4618
Keaau (808) 966-5458 Kamuela (808) 885-4558