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[quote="Guest"]Want your cats licensed?

Do you know that we have a Township Physician?

According to the minutes from the Board of Health meeting of March 3, 2008:

"Rabies Protocol – Cat Licenses – Mr. Longo provided a copy of Metuchen’s Code requiring
the licensing of cats.

Mr. Van Hise advised that he was informed that the Township Committee has previously
discussed, on several occasions, the possibility of implementing licensing for cats and has chosen
not to do so. Dr. Notterman feels that the data should be closely reviewed and, if the Board feels
strongly that cats should be licensed, a recommendation should be made to the Township
Committee that an Ordinance be adopted requiring same.

After much discussion, it was decided that Pari Stave, the Board of Health Liaison from the
Township Committee, will be invited to attend a Board of Health meeting to hear a presentation on
the advantages of having cats licensed.

Mr. Van Hise will look for samples of ordinances from other municipalities. It was thought
that Hightstown Borough, Metuchen and Lawrenceville have such ordinances.

Mr. Van Hise provided copies of the “Resolution Adopting an Informational Guide
Concerning Rabies” which was adopted at the February meeting. The Secretary will distribute
same in accordance with the Resolution. When questioned, Mr. Thorne advised the Board that his
only concern with the requirements of the Resolution is that the police come when a rabid animal is
found.

Mr. Thorne provided the Board with a list of equipment that he currently has to aid in the
trapping/picking up of animals, all of which is kept at the Public Works Garage. When asked what
additional equipment was needed, Mr. Thorne expressed his desire to have a paint ball gun to mark
animals which need to be trapped; therefore, allowing him to be certain the correct animal is caught.

The Board of Health will write a memorandum in support of the purchase.

The Animal Control Officer’s vaccinations need to be kept current, including Hepatitis B and
tetanus. Dr. Lupovici, the Township Physician, should administer the necessary vaccinations. Mr.
Thorne advised that he spoke to Dr. Lupovici’s office and was told he would not administer the
vaccinations. Chairwoman Coyle will contact Christine Smeltzer, the Township Administrator, to
have her contact Dr. Lupovici directly. If Dr. Lupovici will not provide the vaccinations, Dr.
Notterman will find someone who will and contact Robert Wood Johnson for the cost.
...
Needs Assessment – Mr. Van Hise has not yet received a response to his inquiry as to what
funding the Township provides to the First Aid Squad. Mr. Van Hise should also find out what the
funding is used for.

An inquiry should also be made as to the specific duties of the Township Physician."

http://www.cranburytownship.org/BOH_minutes_March_3_2008.pdf[/quote]

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