06-20-2018 (Animal Shelter) Minutes 111 1AI Wylie Animal Shelter Advisory
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CITY OF
WYLIE
Minutes
Regular Meeting
June 20, 2018—6:00 p.m.
Wylie Municipal Complex— Conference Room 230
300 Country Club Road,Bldg. 100
Wylie, TX 75098
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
David Dahl called to order the Animal Shelter Advisory Board meeting at 6:18 pm. Board members
present: Shelia Patton, David Dahl and Dr. Brad Abraham. Quorum is present.
INVOCATION&PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was led by Shelia Patton.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
1. Consider, and act upon, approval of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board minutes of
February 28,2018. (D. Dahl, ASAB Chair)
Board Action
A motion was made by Brad Abraham to accept the Animal Shelter Advisory Board minutes of February
28, 2018 as presented. Shelia Patton seconded to accept the Animal Shelter Advisory Board minutes of
February 28, 2018 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 David Dahl to accept and place on file first quarter statistical information for
shelter operations. 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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3. Consider and place on file State Inspection findings for animal shelter, impoundment and
quarantine facilities. (D.Dahl,ASAB Chair)
Board Action
A motion was made by Brad Abraham to accept and place on file State Inspection findings for animal
shelter impoundment and quarantine facilities. Shelia Patton seconded the motion to accept and place on
file State 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 first quarter. (S. Patton, ASAB Board
Member)
Shelia Patton reports eight sterilization transports for public access from Wylie Animal Control for
residents to low cost animal care provider. Three 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. Two animals have been placed into foster care
program. Volunteers have logged twenty six hours and service workers have logged eighty six 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.Thirty seven animals received services through the
pre-adoption sterilization program. Officers have completed three tours of the facility to include question
and answer sessions to educate young future pet owners regarding the responsibilities that come with
adoption. The Smith Public Library collected needed items for the furry friends at Shelter. Residents
visited the library between May 1 and May 31 to donate an item from the wish list and up to $10.00 in
overdue fines was waived from their library account. Fees were not be waived for lost or damaged items.
Commitment has been made from City of Wylie Animal Control for this year's Clear the Shelter event.
Clear the Shelters will take place on Saturday,August 18,between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at local
participating animal shelters. Since 2014, more than 23,500 pets have been adopted from North Texas
shelters and over 150,000 animals have found loving homes across the country during the event. In 2017,
a total of 7,540 animals were adopted over the three-week campaign period locally of
which 3,146 were adopted in one day.
5. Discussion regarding date for final 2018 required ASAB meeting.(D. Dahl,ASAB Chair)
The next meeting of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board will be held Wednesday October 17, 2018 at
6:00 pm. The location will be determined upon the availability of meeting room.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Shelia Patton and seconded by Brad Abraham to adjourn meeting. With no further
business before the board, consensus of the board was to adjourn at 6:41 pm.
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