02-13-2019 (Animal Shelter) Minutes IA/
fN Animal Shelter Advisory Board
CITY OF
WYLIE
Minutes
Regular Meeting
February 13,2019—6:00 p.m.
Wylie Municipal Complex—Council Chambers •
300 Country Club Road,Bldg. 100
Wylie,TX 75098
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Brad Boozer called to order the Animal Shelter Advisory Board meeting at 6:02 pm. Board
members present: Shelia Patton, David Dahl, Brad Boozer, Dr. Brad Abraham and Amber
Porter. Quorum is present.
INVOCATION •
The invocation was given by David Dahl. •
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, approval of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board minutes of
October 17,2018. (Brad Boozer, ASAB Chair)
Board Action
A motion was made by Dr. Brad Abraham to accept the Animal Shelter Advisory Board minutes
of October 17, 2018 as presented. Amber Porter seconded to accept the Animal Shelter
Advisory Board minutes of October 17, 2018 as presented. A vote was taken and the motion
passed unanimously.
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2. Consider and place on file fourth quarter and yearly statistical information for
shelter operations. (Brad Boozer, ASAB Chair)
Board Action
A motion was made by Dr. Brad Abraham to accept and place on file fourth quarter and
yearly statistical information for shelter operations. Amber Porter seconded the motion to
accept and place on file fourth quarter and yearly statistical information for shelter
operations. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
3. Consider and place on file facility yearly veterinarian inspection. (Brad Boozer,
ASAB Chair)
Board Action -
A motion was made by David Dahl to accept and place on file facility yearly veterinarian
inspection. Dr. Brad Abraham seconded the motion to accept and place on file facility
yearly veterinarian inspection. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
• Discussion regarding shelter events and status fourth quarter. (S. Patton,
ASAB Board Member)
Shelia Patton reports ten sterilization transports for public access from Wylie Animal Control for
residents to low cost animal care provider. Two low cost vaccination clinics held at the City of
Wylie Animal Control during evening hours to provide residents access to low cost vaccinations,
heartworm testing and preventative medication. Residents can comply with registration of pets
as two staff members as well as veterinarian and vet assistant are on site. Ten animals have
been placed into foster care program. Volunteers and service workers have logged 188.5 hours.
Pet of the week twice monthly with Wylie News is ongoing. Facebook for social media outreach
is still maintained and has proved to be an effective mode of communication for lost pets,
adoptable animals and information related to the cities pet needs and services. Fourty three
animals received services through the pre-adoption sterilization program. Staff have completed
six tours pre-established. The facility launched a Home for the Holidays & Thankful Fur Second
Chances in effort to find homes for all the waiting animals at facility. The facility is still active with
Wylie Raiders program. Davis Intermediate Future Problem Solvers brought 22 students to
facility after a donation drive. Boo on Ballard Pet Costume & Library Costume contest was
participated in by Animal Control.
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We have two interns active inside the facility through the Wylie High School law class.
They are educated regarding in house care and legal aspects of the animal control
department.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by David Dahl and seconded by Dr. Brad Abraham to adjourn meeting. With
no further business before the board, consensus of the board was to adjourn at 6:32 pm.
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