06-14-2017 (Animal Shelter) Minutes _11/1 Wylie Animal Shelter Advisory
Board
CITY OF WYLIE
Minutes
Wylie Animal Shelter Advisory Board
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 —6:00 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex — Conference Room 230
300 Country Club Building 100 Wylie Texas 75098
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
David Dahl called to order the Animal Shelter Advisory Board meeting at 6:04 pm. Board
members present: Shelia Patton, David Dahl, Brad Boozer, Dr. Brad Abraham and Princess
Stewart. Quorum is present.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was led by David Dahl,
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
1. Consider, and act upon, approval of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board minutes of
January 18,2017. (D. Dahl, ASAB Chair)
Board Action
A motion was made by Brad Boozer to accept the Animal Shelter Advisory Board minutes of
January 18, 2017 as presented. Princess Stewart seconded to accept the Animal Shelter
Advisory Board minutes of January 18, 2017 as presented. A vote was taken and the motion
passed unanimously.
2. Consider and place on file first quarter statistical information for shelter
operations. (S. Patton, ASAB Board Member)
Board Action
A motion was made by Brad Boozer to accept and place on first quarter statistical information
for shelter operations. Dr. Brad Abraham seconded the motion to accept and place on file first
quarter statistical information for shelter operations. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
3. Discussion regarding shelter events and status first quarter. (S. Patton, ASAB
Board Member)
Shelia Patton reports seven sterilization transports for public access from Wylie Animal
Control for residents to low cost animal care provider. in collaboration with PetSmart
Charities and Spay Neuter Network two additional programs available through grants for
residents: Happy Neuter Year: Get your male dog or cat fixed for$20.00 in the month of
January and Beat the Heat: Get your female cat fixed for $20.00 in the month of
February. Six 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. Twenty nine animals
have been placed into foster care program. Volunteers have logged 117 hours and
service workers have logged 299.5 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. Seventy six animals received
services through the pre-adoption sterilization program. The department participated
with Wylie Library drive "Furry Friends" program. Second Annual Cups with Pups off site
adoption event was completed. WHS special education students finished another
successful year. This program brings students to the facility every Thursday for hands
on skill training. Animal Control has teamed with Wylie Transitions Program. Our
current employee will end his work training program with us on August 31, 2017.
McMillian Life Skills spent time at the shelter this year. This is a new adventure during
quiet time needed at school for state testing. Shelter staff has given 8 tours of facility to
small organizational groups. Clear the Shelters will be August 1 9th. We have already in
place many volunteers and extra goodies to provide for our adopters. We are positive
we will clear as we have the previous three years.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Brad Boozer and seconded by Dr. Brad Abraham to adjourn meeting.
With no further business before the board, consensus of the board was to adjourn at 6:42 pm.
David-Dahl,Ch irman
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