HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_ANSAB_02.21.2008Minutes of the Meeting of the
Animal Shelter Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, February 21, 2008
The Animal Shelter Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , February 21,
2008.
Members Present:
Debbie Frase, Chair, Keith Fruge, Secretary, Ken Finn and Patty Eason
Members Absent:
Christy Hullum and Erica Haley
Staff Present:
Jackie Carey
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Meeting called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Debbie Frase.
1. Citizens comments – none.
2. Visitor – Andrea, a Williamson County Sun reporter, attended the meeting.
3. January 2008 minutes – Minutes were accepted unanimously after a typographical correction was
agreed to.
4. Shelter Report for January – Ken Finn presented the shelter reports. Ken presented statistics
comparing euthanasia rates of the Georgetown shelter to other Texas cities. Georgetown rates compare
favorably and have been trending downward over the last several years. Dog return to owners is trending
up. This may be attributable to the microchipping program. Ken plans to begin tracking microchipping
intake and return statistics in the future.
5. Discussion and possible action on Bark Park – A written warning was given to an individual
because of a dog on dog altercation. Current policy states that aggressive dogs are not allowed in the
park and requires the removal of any dog that becomes aggressive in the park. Patty Eason requested
that the board ask the city attorney to review the dog park policy on aggressive animals for clarity on
possible city liability. Ken stated he would take this action. The board, through Jackie, will provide an
invitation to the Bark Park POC to attend the March Animal Shelter Advisory Board meeting.
6. Discussion and possible action on Dog Tethering Ordinance – Christy and Ken met with Paul
Brandenburg, City Manager, and discussed the issue. Paul reacted positively and recommended the
board attend the March city council workshop with the goal of voting on the tethering ordinance in May.
The board agreed with this strategy and plans to review workshop presentation at next month’s meeting.
7. Discussion and possible action on Dogs in Truck Beds – Topic postponed to next meeting.
8. Discussion and possible action on Proposed Revisions to SOPs – Topic postponed to next
meeting.
9. Discussion and possible action on Animal Shelter Build-out – Ken stated that three bids came in –
all over budget. A value engineering effort is under way to reduce cost and still achieve objectives.
10. Discussion and update on Shelter Director holding a Permanent Position on the Advisory
Board – City Council decided to maintain consistency with other boards so the Shelter Director can not
become a permanent member of the advisory board.
Meeting adjourned by Chair at 6:52 p.m.