HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_ANSAB_04.18.2013Notice of Meeting of the
Animal Shelter Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, April 18, 2013
The Animal Shelter Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 06:00 PM in the Georgetown
Animal Shelter, located at 110 W.L. Walden Drive, Georgetown, Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Animal Shelter Advisory Board Members:
Christine Albanese, Max Mixson, Pamela Jones, Mary Treuter, Lyle Warden, Jerry Hammerlun, Christy
Hullum
Animal Shelter Advisory Board meetings are held monthly unless otherwise noted.
Call to Order at 06:00 PM
1. Citizen comments
2. Consideration and possible action to recommend proposed revisions to Title 7 of the Code of
Ordinances to the City Council for approval — Bridget Chapman, Acting City Attorney
3. Approval of minutes from March advisory board meeting - C Albanese
4. Presentation of Animal Services status including statistical and analytical report for March - J Carey
5. Open discussion of Animal Shelter and Animal Services operations and marketing - J Carey
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Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Animal Shelter Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, April 18, 2013
The Animal Shelter Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday, April 18, 2013.
Members Present:
Chris Albanese, Christy Hullum, Max Mixson, Pam Jones, Mary Treuter
Members Absent:
Lyle Warden, Jerry Hammerlun
Staff Present:
Jackie Carey, Evelyn McLean
Minutes
Regular Meeting
The Animal Shelter Advisory Board met on Thursday, April 18, 2013.
1. Citizen comments: Diane Coker in attendance as a citizen.
Diane reviewed her comments to proposed new Title 7 Animal Ordinance. A handout of her
comments was provided to all attendees.
2. Consideration and possible action to recommend proposed revisions to Title 7 of the Code of
Ordinances to the City Council for approval - Bridget Chapman, Acting City Attorney
Bridget handed out the final draft of the Title 7 Ordinance. She recommended council members
attend a meeting on Tuesday, 4/23/13, at 3:00 pm in which the ordinance, the process and the
changes will be reviewed.
Motion to recommend the ordinance: Max Mixson.
Second: Mary Treuter
Approved by all.
3. Approval of minutes from March advisory board meeting
Motion to approve by Max Mixson.
Second by Christy Hullum
Approved by all.
4. Presentation of Animal Services status including statistical and analytical report for March - J
Carey
5. Open discussion of Animal Shelter and Animal Services operations and marketing.
Jackie Carey reported on the conference she attended in Las Vegas in which she explored
upgrading of the Chameleon software used by the shelter.
• The normal cost for upgrading is 3 days onsite at $900 per day.
• The software vendor agreed to charge $900 total for the effort with no travel costs.
• Enhancements of the upgraded software will include:
o A more robust database
o Will eliminate the need for Constant Contact which will provide a$600 annual
cost savings
o Improved printing of animal history
o Improved communication capabilities
■ Automated thank you's
■ Automated tips for new pet adopters
• Jackie to schedule the upgrade, aiming for July
Chris Albanese suggested skipping meetings in the summer when there are no pressing agenda
items. Only 4 meetings per year are required. The board will decide case by case.
Meeting adjourned at 6:40 PM