HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_ANSAB_01.17.2008Minutes of the Meeting of the
Animal Shelter Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, January 17, 2008
The Animal Shelter Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , January 17,
2008.
Members Present:
Debbie Frase, Chair, Keith Fruge, Secretary, Christy Hullum, Erica Haley, Ken Finn and Patty Eason
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
None
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Meeting called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Debbie Frase.
1. Citizens comments – none.
2. December 2007 minutes – Minutes were accepted unanimously.
3. Shelter Report for December – Ken Finn presented the shelter reports. Overall trends continue to be
positive. 2008 Animal Shelter calendars continue to sell well and sales have increased from the previous
year. Bids for the shelter expansion continue to come in and two new shelter clerks are now at work.
4. Discussion and possible action on Bark Park – The Animal Shelter contributed money to the Park
Department to assist in having a message sign emplaced at the Bark Park. The purpose of the sign is to
convey information to users of the Bark Park. The Animal Shelter plans to use its space on the sign to
advertise adoptable pets and other animal news.
5. Discussion and possible action on Dog Tethering Ordinance – This item was postponed until the
next meeting. Ken Finn and Christy Hullum will attempt to meet with Paul Brandenburg, City Manager, and
discuss potential changes and strategy.
6. Discussion and possible action on Dogs in Truck Beds – Ken Finn presented the current
ordinance which does not directly address dogs in truck beds. Christy Hullum will perform research of
similar ordinances in other cities and report back at the next meeting.
Meeting adjourned by chair at 6:28 p.m.