11-17-2021 (Animal Shelter) Minutes 12/08/2021 Item I.
Animal Shelter Advisory oard
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Regular Meeting
November 17, 2021 -6:00 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex- Council Conference Room
300 Country Club Road, Bldg. 100
Wylie,TX 75098
CALL TO 0' ER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Dr. Brad Abraham called to order the Animal Shelter Advisory Board meeting at 6:17 pm. Board
members present Shelia Patton,Amber Porter, and Jeff Forrester. Quorum is present.
Staff Liaison Lt. Matt Miller is also present.
INVOCATION&PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation was given by Jeff Forrester. 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
1. Consider and act upon approval of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board minutes of March 24,
2021. (ASAB Chair)
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Board Action
A motion was made by Brad Abraham to accept the Animal Shelter Advisory Board minutes of
March 24, 2021, as presented. Jeff Forrester seconded to accept the Animal Shelter Advisory
Board minutes of March 24, 2021, as presented. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously.
2. Consider and place on file 2021 first, second, and third 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.
3. Consider and place on file 2021 Texas Department of State Health Services facility
inspection. (ASAB Board Chair)
Board Action
A motion was made by Brad Abraham to accept and place on file the 2021 Texas Department of
State Health Services facility inspection. Jeff Forrester seconded the motion to accept and place
on file the 2021 Texas Department of State Health Services facility inspection. A vote was taken
and the motion passed unanimously
WORK SESSION
WS1. 2021 shelter events and status. (S. Patton,ASAB Board Member)
Shelia Patton reports the Monthly Low-Cost Clinic will no longer take place due to a
much-deserved retirement of Dr. Woods. He provided service to the community monthly for at
least 15 years. The facility was able to partner with Texas Coalition for Animal Protection to
provide a quarterly low-cost vaccination program at the shelter.A post has been made on social
media.
Jeff Forrester stated he checked the city website and it needs to be updated.
Amber Porter confirmed she has seen the posting on the shelter's Facebook page.
Seventy seven animals received pre-adoption veterinary services. Vet care for an additional
twenty-six injured or diseased stray animals was provided by staff transport to local veterinary
clinics. Eighteen stray and/or abandoned animals have been assisted by the foster program.
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.
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The shelter adoption is still operating with restrictions. There continues to be a shortage of staff.
Open positions continue to be posted with applicants listing min pay requirements exceeding
that of position. The shortage of the Wylie team is not unique to the current labor industry
related to animal care. The shelter staff has experienced a shortage beyond unfilled positions
due to injuries and family leave circumstances. This has left the team to operate with only two
full duty Animal Services Officers.
Clear the Shelter was once again a virtual campaign. Wylie adopted 18 animals toward the
campaign.All cats were adopted and four dogs remained. The four dogs require special
housing conditions as they need continued training. One of the four still remain with the shelter
and the most recent was adopted after more than 300 days in care. It is crucial to find the
perfect forever placement for some animals. We fully anticipated having these four long timers
at the end of the campaign due to our desire to have a successful permanent home.
Jeff Forrester asks when Animal Services will be presenting their department presentation to the
council. Shelia Patton stated she or Lt. Miller will have to get that information to the board.The
board does report on its activities by following city ordinance to submit all items accepted and
placed on file by board vote to the city council.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Dr. Brad Abraham and seconded by Jeff Forrester to adjourn the meeting.
With no further business before the board, the consensus of the board was to adjourn at 7:09
pm.
Brad Abraham,ASAB Chair
ATTEST:
Shelia Patton, ASAB member
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