HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_ANSAB_04.17.2008Minutes of the Meeting of the
Animal Shelter Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, April 17, 2008
The Animal Shelter Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , April 17, 2008.
Members Present:
Christy Hullum, Acting Chair, Keith Fruge, Secretary, Patty Eason, Erica Haley, DVM, Jackie Carey and
Holly Garland.
Members Absent:
Debbie Frase
Staff Present:
Ken Finn
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1. Citizens comments – none.
2. February 2008 minutes – Minutes were accepted unanimously.
3. Shelter Report for February and March – Ken Finn presented the shelter reports. Returns to owners
continues to trend up and is possibly attributable to the microchipping program. Ken plans to begin
tracking microchipping intake and return statistics later this year. Cat nuisance complaints are up with no
specific cause apparent.
4. Discussion and possible action on feedback to City Council on Budget – After discussion, it was
decided that two priority items would be added to the animal shelter budget request to the city council.
The first priority is for an additional animal control officer and the second is for furnishings and equipment
for the shelter build out expansion due for completion later this year.
5. Discussion and possible action about City of Georgetown liability exposure with the Bark Park
– Ken met with city officials who stated that the city is not unduly exposed to liability from potential
incidents involving the Bark Park and the signage at the park with “participation is at your own risk”
adequately conveys city liability.
6. Discussion and possible action on Dog tethering – Ken and Christy gave a presentation to the city
council workshop and the council reacted favorably to the idea of a dog tethering ordinance. Gabe
Sansing, city council member, indicated that at the next city council meeting he would propose that the city
council direct city staff to develop a proposed ordinance.
7. Discussion and possible action on Proposed Revisions to SOPs – Topic postponed to next
meeting.
8. Discussion about new Shelter hours – Ken presented the new hours when the shelter is open to the
public. The goal is to better serve the citizens of the city.
Meeting adjourned by Christy Hullum at 7:25 p.m.