01-13-2016 (Animal Shelter) Minutes Wylie Animal Shelter Advisory
Board
CITY OF WYLIE
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Minutes
Wylie Animal Shelter Advisory Board
January 13, 2016 — 6:30 pm
City of Wylie City Hall — Council Chambers
300 Country Club Building 100 Wylie Texas 75098
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
David Dahl called to order at 6:30 pm. Board members present: Shelia Patton, David Dahl, Dr.
Chuck Kerin, David Lewis and Amy Nutz.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dr. Chuck Kerin. The Invocation was led by Shelia Patton.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
1. Consider and act upon approval of the Animal Advisory Board minutes of October
14, 2015. (D. Dahl, ASAB Chair)
Board Action
A motion was made by Dr. Chuck Kerin to accept Animal Shelter Advisory Board minutes of
October 14, 2015 as presented. David Lewis seconded to accept minutes. A vote was taken
and the motion passed unanimously.
2. Consider and place on file fourth quarter statistical information for shelter
operations. (D. Dahl, ASAB Chair)
Board Action
A motion was made by David Lewis to place into public record the statistical report for the
reporting period of October 1, 2015 thru December 31, 2015. Amy Nutz seconded to place into
public record the statistical report for the reporting period of October 1, 2015 thru December 31,
205. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
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3. Consider and place on file Veterinarian Inspection for Rabies Quarantine Facilities
and Impoundment/Shelter Facilities. (D. Dahl, ASAB Chair)
Board Action
A motion was made by Amy Nutz to place into public record the Veterinarian Inspection for
Rabies Quarantine Facilities and Impoundment/Shelter Facilities dated December 31, 2015.
David Lewis seconded to place into public record the Veterinarian Inspection for Rabies
Quarantine Facilities and Impoundment/Shelter Facilities dated December 31, 2015. A vote
was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
4. Discussion regarding shelter events and status since previous meeting on
October 14, 2015.
Shelia Patton reports six sterilization transports available from Wylie Animal Control for
residents to low cost animal care provider. There were two additional transports available for
twenty dollar neuter of dogs and cats to include rabies vaccination from Wylie. Three low cost
vaccination clinics held at the City of Wylie during evening hours. Thirty one animals have been
through the low cost contracted sterilization program. These animals were sterilized,
microchipped and given their rabies vaccination if age appropriate. Age appropriate
vaccinations are given upon intake by staff of City of Wylie besides rabies. Three extended
evening hours of operation for residents to comply with city registration of pets. Two animals
have been through foster program. Both animals were bottle fed and since placed. Three
facility tours were held with question and answer to promote animal care and responsible pet
ownership for our young residents. Animal Control Officers visited areas of high volume calls to
deliver information regarding sterilization and vaccination low cost options. This is an effort to
promote responsible pet ownership to lower the number of unwanted, stray and abandoned
animas. Volunteers logged 294.5 hours and service hour programs have logged 550.75 hours.
We are partnered with several programs to offer service hours. Animals at the facility are
spotlighted twice monthly via the Pet of the Week in the Wylie News. Facebook for social media
outreach is utilized to highlight lost pets, adoptable pets, stray animals and area events. The
animal shelter has serviced approximately 7932,walk in visitors and residents needing
assistance in 2015. Animal Control Officers have provided 2,511 calls for service via
dispatched service calls to our residents in 2015.
Chairman David Dahl asks if any board members have questions regarding the events and
status report. David Lewis asks how many off-site adoption events were held from October 14,
2015 thru December 31, 2015. Patton reported zero adoption events during this winter time.
Inside events offsite were held earlier in the year. David Lewis states that he has been in
contact with a lot of people who want to foster but they have been banned from the facility by
director. Can they be considered to foster? Chairman Dahl reports this is not a question for this
board and this is a Director Jeff Butters operational question.
5. Discussion regarding progress of updating of the City of Wylie Ordinance No.
2006-07 Section 4 (Number of Members/Qualified Appointment/Terms and the City
of Wylie Ordinance No. 2003-11 Section 18-128 (b) Powers and Duties. (D. Dahl,
ASAB Chair)
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D. Dahl led explanation of progress of updating of City of Wylie ordinances. The City of
Wylie City Council approved Ordinance No. 2015-37 on the 10th day of November 2015
which is included in the agenda packet. Dahl references this ordinance which amends City
of Wylie Ordinance No. 2006-07 to clarify the membership and length of member terms of
the animal shelter advisory board and modifies the boards reporting procedure to City
Council. This ordinance is now specific to one member of the City Council of the City of
Wylie and the Animal Shelter Supervisor of the City of Wylie. All board members are
appointed by the City Council for a term of two years, except for the Animal Shelter
Supervisor who shall be a permanent member of the board. Except for the Animal Shelter
Supervisor, no member shall serve for more than three consecutive terms. The board
member will holdover until a qualified board member is appointed if upon the expiration of a
term no qualified replacement has been appointed. The board shall report through the
chairperson its activities and proposals by submitting to the City Council the approved
minutes of each meeting of the board and copies of all reports of inspections conducted by
the Department of State Health Services, veterinarians or other authorities and all statistical
reports of shelter operations considered and approved by the board. As the chairperson
David Dahl states he will submit the packet presented and approved to City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by David Lewis and seconded by Shelia Patton to adjourn meeting. With no
further business before the board, consensus of the board was to adjourn at 7:03 pm.
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David Dahl, Chairman
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