11-11-2020 (Animal Shelter) Minutes 'I! Animal Shelter Advisory Board
CITY OF
WYLIE
Minutes
Regular Meeting
November 11, 2020—6:00 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex—Conference Room 230
300 Country Club Road,Bldg. 100
Wylie,TX 75098
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Dr. Brad Abraham called to order the Animal Shelter Advisory Board meeting at 6:04 pm. Board
members present Shelia Patton, Amber Porter, Jeff Forrester, and Jeff Stillinger. Quorum is
present
Staff Liaison Lt Matt Miller is also present.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Brad Abraham.
CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Residents may address Council regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Residents must fill out a
non-agenda form prior to the meeting in order to speak Council requests that comments be limited to three(3)
minutes. In addition, Council is not allowed to converse,deliberate,or take action on any matter presented during
citizen participation.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon an Animal Shelter Advisory Board Chair appointment for a term
ending June 2022.(Dr. Brad Abraham,ASAB Vice-Chair)
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Board Action
A motion was made by Jeff Forrester to appoint Dr. Brad Abraham as Animal Shelter Advisory
Board Chair for a term ending June 2022. Shelia Patton seconded the motion to appoint Dr.
Brad Abraham as Animal Shelter Advisory Board Chair for a term ending June 2022. A vote
was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
2. Consider and act upon an Animal Shelter Advisory Board Vice-Chair appointment for a
term ending June 2022.(ASAB Chair)
Board Action
A motion was made by Shelia Patton to appoint Amber Porter as Animal Shelter Advisory Board
Vice-Chair for a term ending June 2022. Jeff Forrester seconded the motion to appoint Amber
Porter as Animal Shelter Advisory Board Vice-Chair for a term ending June 2022. A vote was
taken and the motion passed unanimously.
3. Consider and act upon approval of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board minutes of
May 13,2020. (ASAB Chair)
Board Action
A motion was made by Jeff Forrester to accept the Animal Shelter Advisory Board minutes of
May 13, 2020, as presented. Jeff Stillinger seconded to accept the Animal Shelter Advisory
Board minutes of May 13, 2020, as presented. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously.
4. Consider and place on file 2020 second and third quarter statistical information for
shelter operations.(ASAB Board Chair)
Board Action
A motion was made by Brad Abraham to accept and place on file second and third quarter
statistical information for shelter operations. Jeff Forrester seconded the motion to accept and
place on file second and third quarter statistical information for shelter operations. A vote was
taken and the motion passed unanimously.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
• Discussion regarding shelter events and status second and third quarters.
(S. Patton,ASAB Board Member)
Shelia Patton reports ten sterilization pet transport opportunities for public access from Wylie for
residents to low-cost animal care providers. Four low-cost vaccination clinics held at the City of
Wylie Animal Shelter facility during evening hours to provide residents access to low-cost
vaccinations, heartworm testing, and preventative medication.Thirty-six animals received foster
care assistance. Volunteers and service workers are not permitted at this time until the Covid
restrictions are reassessed Pet of the week twice monthly with Wylie News continues. One
hundred and thirty-one animals received services through the pre-adoption sterilization
program. Vet care for twenty-seven injured or diseased stray animals was provided by staff
transport to local clinics.
Emergency preparedness for the facility proved to be valuable. A staff member contracted
Coronavirus.The facility was dosed. Additional and continued positive testing results during
quarantine time extended the closure time. Upon first positive notification and removal of the
staff member from the facility the remaining staff immediately utilized the emergency processes
for the first time. Coronavirus put an unexpected twist to the normal natural or man-made
disasters considered during this emergency shut down. Animal control was able to utilize
no-contact out-of-the-box procedures to place ten animals into foster care and arrange for
neighboring cities to transport fourteen animals to either their facilities or rescues. Allen Animal
Services was instrumental in assisting us with animals we had in their jurisdiction receiving vet
care on this day. The City of Murphy placed three animals into their adoption program and
assisted Wylie with emergency animal-related calls that our police department was not
equipped to complete. Sachse assisted with six felines by placing them into their adoption
program and completed a resident trap assistance call. City of Wylie staff In quarantine was
able to recall all city-owned traps held by residents prior to closure. One animal was not the
property of the city upon the closure date. This pet was placed into veterinarian boarding during
the closure to ensure if owners came forward their pet was safe, being cared for, and could be
returned home.
During the closure, quarantined staff who were not symptomatic continued to work remotely.
Staff answered calls to the facility, dispatched other cities if necessary, and assisted all other city
departments. All animals taken to other facilities were successfully adopted and upon the return
of staff the one unclaimed animal at vet boarding was adopted. Patton reports great pride in her
staff for the teamwork it took all of us to succeed. Within five hours the team pulled off
something she quietly thought to be impossible considering they had no warning, the virus has
affected so many other facilities and impacted many fosters.The staff of four divided into the
proper emergency operation duties and completed the job.The city is extremely grateful to our
surrounding cities who assisted us and the many more who offered.
Jeff Stillinger expressed the value of the facility to microchip animals returned to owners. Patton
expressed they have looked into the possibility before. The staff would have to perform the
service. Animals are microchipped by a vet when sterilized. Patton stated she will look into this
again.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Dr. Brad Abraham and seconded by Amber Porter to adjourn the meeting.
With no further business before the board, the consensus of the board was to adjourn at 6:27
pm.
Brad Abraham,ASAB Chair
ATTEST:
4
Shelia Patton, ASAB member
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