HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_ANSAB_02.17.2005Minutes of the Meeting of the
Animal Shelter Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, February 17, 2005
The Animal Shelter Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , February 17,
2005.
Members Present:
Ken Finn, Susan Hopper, Dawn Hitt-Wilken, Patty Eason
Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Jackie Carey
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Susan Hopper called the meeting to order at 7:18 pm at the Parks and Rec Administration Bldg,
110 North College Street, Georgetown, Texas.
1)Citizen’s comments: No comments. No action taken.
2)Minutes: Approved without correction. Ken made the motion to accept. Dawn
seconded.
3)Discussion about 2005/2006 budget. L. Brewer/M. Rundell. Not present, tabled.
4)Reports from the Shelter Director
a.Shelter construction update
i.Ken Finn reported that the move in date for the new shelter is the weekend of February 26
and 27. A sewer issue may delay the occupancy permit and thus the move in date, however.
ii.The HSUS inspection site visit is scheduled for March 24 and 25. They are currently
gathering information, and sent out a press release to the Williamson County Sun. Thirty days
after the inspection their report will be available.
b.State of the Shelter
i.Ken reports that euthanasia numbers are down and adoptions are up compare to last year.
He has added a breakdown of reason for euthanasia by category and species.
ii.Memory Bricks: they have sold over 90 and are showing $1k profit. The shelter should
be able to enclose the remaining kennel space by next winter with these funds and the leftover
block the contractor left behind. The Shelter will start selling magnetic car ribbons for $5.
iii.The public grand opening is scheduled for April 30 at 11 am.
iv.Volunteers: Most, approximately 45 have been through the reorientation and are waiting
on their badges. One person, Lana Cagle, has passed level 2 in the ACT training.
5)Discussion about 2005/2006 budgets: The Board was asked for input such as future
needs and priorities. No action taken.
6)Discussion and possible action on changing the purpose statement for the ASAB: No one
was sure if the item passed at the City Council. No action taken.
7)Discussion and possible action on the transfer of information to the 2005/2006 boards:
Ken Finn made a motion to make copies of the minutes for the incoming board member. All
approved.
8)Discussion and possible action of the Veterinary Volunteer Program: Ken Finn has a
meeting scheduled with Kevin Russell to discuss liability issues. Ken can set up orientation for
the veterinarians and will send Susan Hopper a list of current equipment. No action taken.
9)Future business:
a.New shelter
b.Strategic planning
c.Meeting date, time and frequency
d.Discuss new board member orientation as volunteer
e.City Council workshop: set date
Meeting was adjourned at 8:08 pm. Next meeting was scheduled for Thursday,
March 17 at 6 pm at the Parks and Rec bldg.
Respectfully submitted:
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Susan Hopper, Secretary