HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_ANSAB_02.18.2016Minutes of Meeting of the
Animal Shelter Advisory Board of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
February 18, 2016
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Members Present: Kelly Thyssen (Chairperson), Susanne Paclebar, Michael Simpson
(Secretary) and Lyle Warden, DVM, Mary Treuter, Micki Rundell
Member Absent: Anna Eby
Staff Present: Jackie Carey
Meeting called to order at 6:03pm by Kelly Thyssen.
Regular Session
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session
for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
1. Citizens comments — none
2. Consideration and approval of minutes from January 2016 meeting — M
Simpson
Motion to approve minutes of January 21 meeting made by Susanne Paclebar, econded
by Kelly Thyssen, passed by unanimous vote.
3. Presentation of animal services statistical and analytical report for January
2016 — J Carey
No major fluctuations of intake and adoptions. No kill shelter status achieved for both
dogs and cats.
4. Discussion about Master Plan for the animal shelter — J Carey
Shelter Planners of America from Arlington has been contracted for the phase 1
of the Master Plan. The needs assessment is anticipated to complete in 6-8
weeks with a 30-40 page report projecting 25 years.
5. Discussion and possible action regarding the creation of collateral for
introduction of the City of Georgetown Animal Shelter to City council and the
public — J Carey
The Animal Shelter workshop to city council has been rescheduled to May 2016. The
Phase 1 Needs Assessment of the Animal Shelter Master Plan should be complete in
time to summarize for the council members.
The city staff videographer is continuing preparation of video clip for public awareness of
animal shelter.
A copy of the 2011 Council Workshop was made available for review and will be
updated for the 2016 workshop. Additional topics to include 1) No Kill Shelter status
achievement, 2) Inevitable Growth in Demand for Services, 3) Kennel Usage Statistics,
and 4) Volunteers Contributions.
Motion to adjourn made by Michael Simpson, second by Susanne, passed by
unanimous vote.
Meeting adjourned 6:38 pm
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