04-28-2010 (Animal Shelter) Minutes Wylie Animal Shelter Advisory
Board
CITY OF WYLIE
Minutes
Wylie Animal Shelter Advisory Board
April 28, 2010 — 6:00 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex— Council Chambers
2000 Highway 78 North
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Shelia Patton called to order at 6:39 pm. Board members present included: Lt. Mike Atkison,
Carter Porter, Beverly Woodall, Dr. Chuck Kerin, and Shelia Patton.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Shelia Patton.
BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Consider and act upon approval of the Animal Advisory Board minutes of December
9, 2009.
Board Action
A motion was made by Carter Porter to accept December 9, 2009 Animal Shelter Advisory
Board minutes of December 9, 2009 as presented. Dr. Chuck Kerin seconded to accept
minutes. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
B. Discuss economy impact related to animal surrender and services.
Shelia Patton reported that the shelter has received an increase of surrender of animals being
surrendered. This increase began in January of 2010. The shelter is being advised, this is due
to in part to citizens needing to surrender animals due to relocation to housing that is not pet
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friendly. Citizens are also stating the need to surrender animals due to financial difficulty in
caring for their animals properly.
Animal Control is also seeing an increase in community service calls for stray animals that are
being abandoned on city streets and outlying areas. In addition, animal adoptions at the facility
have declined.
C. Discuss progression of long term plans for future growth and facility improvements.
Lt. Mike Atkison is verifying whether or not the proposal to presented to council was approved
for grant funding for a new air conditioning system to be installed in outside building in which
animals are housed.
Shelia Patton reported that the off leash play area for in house animals to socialize with
potential adopters is on hold. Volunteers are awaiting response from local citizens and business
owners to potentially donate materials and services for the project.
Patton reported that the installation of cinder block divisions between outdoor run areas is
estimated to cost two thousand dollars. Contractors will have to further evaluate the
reinstallation of the top fencing to the kennels for proper containment of animals.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the board, consensus of the board was to adjourn at 7:15 pm.
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