HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_ANSAB_01.21.2010Minutes of the Meeting of the
Animal Shelter Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, January 21, 2010
The Animal Shelter Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , January 21,
2010.
Members Present:
Christy Hullum, Chair, Keith Fruge, Secretary, Mike Simpson, Mary Treuter and Jackie Carey
Members Absent:
Patty Eason
Staff Present:
Shawn Gunnin
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Meeting called to order at 6:08 p.m. by Christy Hullum.
1. Citizens comments – none.
2. Approval of minutes from the November advisory board meeting – The November minutes were
approved unanimously.
3. Discussion about change in management and staffing issues at the Animal Shelter – Jackie
Carey discussed the change in management at the shelter and reported that the shelter budget request
for 2011 needed more detail and refinement. The board will meet 3 February to conduct a budget
workshop.
4. Animal Services statistical and analytical report for the months of November and December,
2009 – Jackie Carey discussed the reports for November and December 2009. Euthanasia rates are up
for cats and dogs primarily attributable to a large feral cat colony intake and observed behavior of dogs.
5. Discussion about fund raising events at Animal Shelter – Jackie Carey discussed upcoming fund
raising events: Paws for Mardi Gras, February 20 and the Animal Shelter Garage Sale in April.
5. Discussion and possible action regarding animal shelter program statistics – Mike Simpson
presented examples of data requirements and formats needed to produce more relevant and useful
reports of shelter statistics.
Meeting adjourned by Christy Hullum at 8:02 p.m.