HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_ANSAB_02.20.2014Minutes of the Meeting of the
Animal Shelter Advisory Board Meeting
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Member present: Dr L Warden, Mary Treuter, Christine Albanese, Christy Hullum, and Rachel Jonrowe.
Members absent: Pamela Jones and Max Mixson
Staff present: Jackie Carey
MINUTES
Meeting called to order at 6:05pm by Chairperson, Christine Albanese.
Citizen’s comments. None.
Approve minutes from January meeting.
Motion by: Mary Treuter
Second by: Christy Hullum
Presentation of animal services statistical report – Jackie Carey
Discussed that January was record month with 83 adoptions, huge success of “40 dogs in 40 days”
campaign – ended up adopting 45 dogs in 40 days. Art for Animals was a big success raising almost
$14,000 for Friends of Georgetown Animal Shelter. Rachel Jonrowe will get us the name of a lady that
might be a good person to try to get to be M.C. for next year’s event (someone to work the crowd).
Discussed possibly lowering the adoption fee to try to make the shelter more competitive with shelters
that slash their fees. Will try reducing our adoption fee to $50 for March, April & May and see if this
increases our adoptions. Possibly tie the $50 into a Spring or Easter sale.
Discussion about improvements that could be made to the shelter to help keep the dogs more
comfortable during the hot weather. Will research swamp coolers vs misting systems attached to fans.
Discussed the need for a “Master plan” which the board would like to see happen to get accurate
analysis about future shelter growth. Discussed the need for a multi purpose room. Have written a
proposal to Chief Nero and awaiting his reply.
Meeting adjourned @ 6:55pm.