HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_ANSAB_08.16.2007Minutes of the Meeting of the
Animal Shelter Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, August 16, 2007
The Animal Shelter Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday, August 16, 2007
Members Present:
Shawn Gunnin, Chair, Keith Fruge, Secretary, Christy Hullum, and Patty Eason
Members Absent:
Debbie Frase, Erica Haley and Ken Finn
Staff Present:
Jackie Carey
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Meeting called to order at 6:06 p.m. by Shawn Gunnin.
1. Citizen comments —none.
2. June 2007 minutes — Motion by Christy Hullum to accept the minutes as presented and was second
by Keith Fruge. Minutes were accepted unanimously.
3. Report from Shelter Director — Jackie Carey presented the shelter report for the month of July. Cat
stray intakes continue to be high. Work continues on the second "Pet Calendar" fund raising project as
well as for the "Art for Animals" event planned for September. The next reduced cost spay /neutering
event is being held at the shelter September 8`h and the focus will be on Pitt Bull breeds. Georgetown
Animal Outreach provides the funding and Emancipet is performing the procedures.
4. Discussion and possible action on Standing Operating Procedures — This item was moved to the
September meeting.
5. Discussion and possible action about completed items from the HSUS recommendations — This
item was moved to the September meeting.
6. Discussion and possible action on disaster preparedness — This item was moved to the
September meeting.
7. Review, discussion and possible action on 2006 ordinance revisions — Overall, the new ordinance
revisions are proving to be effective and workable. The micro chip policy has reduced the number of
repeat intakes of animals. The city attorney will soon brief the animal shelter staff on the legalities of the
new Texas Dog Tether law which will soon go into effect.
Meeting adjourned by chair at 6:35p.m.