05-08-2024 (Animal Shelter) Minutes JAI ,
Animal Shelter Advisory Board
CITY OF
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Minutes
Regular Meeting
May 8, 2024— 6:00 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex— Council Chambers
300 Country Club Road, Bldg. 100
Wylie, TX 75098
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Dr. Brad Abraham called to order the Animal Shelter Advisory Board meeting at 6:03 p.m. Board
members present Dr. Brad Abraham, Shelia Patton, Amber Porter, Jeff Forrester, and Joe
Webb. Laurie Black and Susan Cranford are absent. Quorum is present.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Jeff Forrester.
CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Residents may address Council regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Residents must fill out a
non-agenda form prior to the meeting in order to speak. Council requests that comments be limited to three (3)
minutes. In addition, Council is not allowed to converse, deliberate, or take action on any matter presented during
citizen participation.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon the Animal Shelter Advisory Board minutes of February 7, 2024.
(ASAB Chair)
Board Action
A motion was made by Amber Porter to accept the Animal Shelter Advisory Board minutes of
February 7, 2024, as presented. Jeff Forrester seconded to accept the Animal Shelter Advisory
Board minutes of February 7, 2024, as presented. A vote was taken, and the motion passed
unanimously.
2. Consider and place on file the 2024 first-quarter statistical information for shelter
operations. (ASAB Chair)
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Board Action
A motion was made by Jeff Forrester to accept and place on file the 2024 first-quarter statistical
information for shelter operations, as presented. Amber Porter seconded to accept and place on
file the 2024 first-quarter statistical information for shelter operations, as presented. A vote was
taken, and the motion passed unanimously.
WORK SESSION
WS1. Discuss the recommendations related to current and future facility needs.
Shelia Patton stated that Shelter Planner of America (SPOA) has completed the needs
assessment. She also said that, at the same time, we are moving forward with the renovation
for the current shelter needs, and she wanted everyone to be aware that these are two different
companies. She then asked the board if they had any questions.
Jeff Forrester asked how long the renovations would extend the life of the current shelter.
Shelia Patton stated it would give us a few years but wanted everyone to understand that the
renovations were not adding any space for intake but would allow us to use that space more
effectively.
Jeff Forrester stated that he thinks it's important that SPOA agrees with the renovations and that
the conversation should be about the future needs of Animal Services going forward.
Amber Porter believes it's crucial to present to the City Council not just the need for space but
also the need for the shelter to be more accessible and presentable to the public, which will
increase visitors and adopters.
Jeff Forrester agrees with Mrs. Porter. He added that the shelter should be visible and not
shoved in a corner. We want people to come to the shelter.
Joe Webb asked if a multiple-story building was a possibility. He stated it may help if the new
building had to be built in phases.
Shelia Patton said that SPOA did not recommend a multiple-story building and that she would
seek advice about the shelter being built in phases.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Amber Porter and seconded by Shelia Patton to adjourn the meeting.
With no further business before the board, the board's consensus was to adjourn at 6:30 p.m.
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Shelia Patton, ASAB member
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