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Minutes
Regular Meeting
March 24, 2021 — 6:00 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex— Council Conference Room
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 6:11 pm. Board
members present Shelia Patton,Amber Porter, and Jeff Forrester. Quorum is present.
Staff Liaison Lt. Matt Miller is also present.
111 INVOCATION&PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation was given by Brad Abraham.The pledge of allegiance was led 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
I. Consider and act upon approval of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board minutes of
November 11, 2020. (ASAB Chair)
Board Action
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A motion was made by Jeff Forrester to accept the Animal Shelter Advisory Board minutes of
November 11, 2020, as presented. Amber Porter seconded to accept the Animal Shelter
Advisory Board minutes of November 11, 2020, as presented. A vote was taken and the motion
passed unanimously.
1. Consider and place on file 2020 fourth quarter statistical information for shelter
operations. (ASAB Board Chair)
Board Action
A motion was made by Brad Abraham to accept and place on file fourth quarter statistical
information for shelter operations. Jeff Forrester seconded the motion to accept and place on file
fourth quarter statistical information for shelter operations. A vote was taken and the motion
passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
• Discussion regarding 2020 shelter events and status fourth quarters. (S.
Patton,ASAB Board Member)
Shelia Patton reports one a low-cost vaccination clinic held at the City of Wylie Animal Shelter
facility during evening hours provides residents access to low-cost vaccinations, heartworm
testing, and preventative medication. Thirty-two animals received pre-adoption veterinary
services. Vet care for twenty-seven injured or diseased stray animals was provided by staff
transport to local veterinary clinics.
Pet of the week twice monthly with Wylie News continues. Participation during Facebook live
with Mayor continues to feature an adoptable pet and information related to shelter animal
availabilities.
The shelter adoption is still operating with restrictions. There is an extreme shortage of animal
services staff. Open positions continue to be posted utilizing multiple resources by the HR
team. The shortage of the Wylie team is not unique to the current labor industry related to
animal care.Applicants are subject to a psychological evaluation.
Related to mental health Matt Miller reports the high level of importance the Department places
to ensure staff has support. The position requires job duties that are considered a possible
threat to the employee if not monitored. WPD has available to the division resources geared
toward the importance of gaining, maintaining, and supporting employees who may need the
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resources. Current AS staff has completed open meetings to ensure they are aware of
programs available and to ensure that their mental health is a high priority.
Dr. Brad Abraham expresses his knowledge of the mental crisis that affects the animal welfare
and animal care community.
There has been notable success related to operational changes related to adoptions. Currently,
adoptions are being conducted by appointment only. This process allows adopters to select
available pets for adoption prior to coming to the facility. A staff member is dedicated to this
visitor and the entire process of adoption. Meet and greets with family pets are continuing. The
facility is posting a 97.08 percent positive outcome rate for 2020 supporting the continued efforts
toward positive outcomes.
Jeff Forrester expresses his appreciation of the hard work and dedication of the staff. This
appreciation is also expressed by Amber Porter.
Animal Services continues to provide 24-hour emergency assistance to residents. Field
operations are six days a week. Adoption appointments are available six days a week. Shelter
care of animals is conducted seven days a week.As a certified state quarantine facility, this
area functions 24/7.
ADJOURNMENT
11 Motion was made by Dr. Brad Abraham and seconded by Shelia Patton to adjourn the meeting.
With no further business before the board, the consensus of the board was to adjourn at 6:33
pm.
Brad Abraham,ASAB Chair
ATTEST:
Shelia Patton, ASAB member
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