HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_ANSAB_11.20.2008Minutes of the Meeting of the
Animal Shelter Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, November 20, 2008
The Animal Shelter Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , November 20,
2008.
Members Present:
Debbie Frase, Chair, Christy Hullm, Vice Chair, Keith Fruge, Secretary, Patty Eason, Holly Garland, and
Jackie Carey.
Members Absent:
Erica Haley, DVM
Staff Present:
Ken Finn
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Meeting called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Debbie Frase.
1. Citizens comments – none.
2. August and October 2008 minutes – Patty Evans motioned voting approval and Christie Hullum
second. Minutes were approved unanimously.
3. Animal Services statistical and analytical report for the month of October, 2008 – Ken Finn
discussed the report for October. Calls for service are up but corresponds with population and city
annexation increases. Return of pets to owners continues to trend upward and Emancipet conducted a
spay/neuter clinic 10-18 October. The “Art for Animals” fund raiser was a great success.
4. Discussion and possible action on fundraising ideas for anti-tethering ordinance – Patty Evans
motioned voting approval and Keith Fruge second a motion to use a percentage of the Petsmart
contribution towards pet adoptions to fund limited assistance towards fencing. Shelter personnel will
develop a process to vet how to distribute funds to citizens. The motion was approved unanimously.
5. Discussion and possible action on Pet of the Week pictures in the Williamson County Sun –
Jackie Carrie discussed the issue of the Williamson County Sun reducing the size and write-up of the Pet
of the Week photograph in the paper while providing an entire page for the County Shelter’s pet adoption
efforts which is advertisement supported. Patti Evans motioned and Jackie Carey second to have Holly
Garland represent the Advisory Board to discuss the issue with the newspaper. The motion was approved
unanimously.
6. Disaster and possible action on the “citizen comments” section in the agenda of future Animal
shelter Advisory Board meetings – A discussion took place on discontinuing the citizen comment
agenda item since any citizen can speak on any agenda item or have a specific topic added to the agenda
if they follow city policy. Patti Evans motioned and Holly Garland second to make the change. The motion
was approved unanimously.
7. Discussion and possible action on what subjects/issues the Board would like to schedule for
regular reviews – Ken Finn led the discussion on what items should be reviewed on a recurring basis.
The following items will be reviewed on a quarterly basis: State of the Shelter, Disaster Preparedness and
City Ordinance updates. Fund raising will be reviewed on a semi-annual basis. Keith Fruge motioned and
Jackie Carey second the proposal. The motion was approved unanimously.
Meeting adjourned by Debbie Frase at 7:07 p.m.