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02-28-2018 (Animal Shelter) Minutes Wylie Animal Shelter Advisory Board CITY OF WYLIE Minutes Wylie Animal Shelter Advisory Board Wednesday, February 28, 2018 — 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 6:15 pm. Board members present: Shelia Patton, David Dahl, Brad Boozer 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 September 13, 2017. (D. Dahl, ASAB Chair) Board Action A motion was made by Brad Boozer to accept the Animal Shelter Advisory Board minutes of September 13, 2017as corrected and presented. Princess Stewart seconded to accept the Animal Shelter Advisory Board minutes of September 13, 2017 as corrected and presented. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. Minutes—February 28, 2017 Wylie Animal Shelter Advisory Board Page 1 2. Consider and place on file third and fourth 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 file third and fourth quarter statistical information for shelter operations. Princess Stewart seconded the motion to accept and place on file third and fourth quarter statistical information for shelter operations. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. 3. Consider and place on file Veterinarian Inspection findings for animal shelter, impoundment and quarantine facilities. (D. Dahl, ASAB Chair) Board Action A motion was made by Brad Boozer to accept and place on file Veterinarian Inspection findings for animal shelter impoundment and quarantine facilities. Princess Stewart seconded the motion to accept and place on file Veterinarian Inspection findings for animal shelter impoundment and quarantine facilities. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion regarding shelter events and status third and fourth quarter. (S. Patton, ASAB Board Member) Shelia Patton reports twelve sterilization transports for public access from Wylie Animal Control for residents to low cost animal care provider. 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. Fourteen animals have been placed into foster care program. Volunteers have logged two hundred and seventy one hours and service workers have logged one hundred and forty four 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. Minutes— February 28, 2017 Wylie Animal Shelter Advisory Board Page 2 Eighty one animals received services through the pre-adoption sterilization program. Officers have completed five tours of the facility to include question and answer sessions to educate young future pet owners regarding the responsibilities that come with adoption. Clear the Shelters was a huge success again this year. Thirty five cats and twenty two dogs were adopted during the campaign. Seven staff members and seventeen volunteers were utilized inside the facility on the day of the event. Girl Scout troops#7749 and #7745 made sure potential adopters waiting were offered water, Gatorade and snacks provided through the city and donations. The adoption event lasted five hours. The City of Wylie Animal Shelter was cleared this year for the fourth year in a row. Eighty seven potential new family members were signed in and ready to go when the doors opened at nine thirty am. Two weeks prior to the event date fifty city employees from multiple departments dawned their CTS shirts displaying their support for the success of the event at our city shelter. The day before the event thirteen city staff members from courts, parks, public works, fire, police and the city manager's office showed up at the facility to offer some assistance in making the pets ready and preparing all the necessary paperwork for new adopters. This is the largest event held at the Animal Control Division each year. It is not only a great experience for the animals and adopter but is an uplifting feeling for the staff members. There were four animals returned following the campaign during the follow up by officers. All four of the animals were adopted after their return to the facility. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Princess Stewart and seconded by Shelia Patton to adjourn meeting. With no further business before the board, consensus of the board was to adjourn at 7:18 pm. David Da , hairman Minutes—February 28, 2017 Wylie Animal Shelter Advisory Board Page 3