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Meeting Minutes
October 14, 2021
The Animal Shelter Advisory Board met in person Thursday, October 14, 2021.
Regular Session — To begin no earlier than 6:00 pm.
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene at Executive Session for any purpose authorized
by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551).
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Members Present: Ned Atkins, Laura Klein Plunkett, Amanda Parr, Melissa Sheldon,
Members Via Zoom: Bill Gregory
Absent: Louise Epstein, Sarah Vigil
Staff present: Jack Daly was present
Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM by Melissa Sheldon
1. Presentation of Animal Services Statistics for July, August, and September 2021—April Haughey, Ani-
mal Services Manager (Board Liaison)
a. 335 total intakes for last three months:151 dogs, including 27 puppies; and 184 cats, including 131
kittens.
b. 1308 total intakes for this FY, compared to 1384 previous FY. 46% adoption rate included 301 dogs
and 335 cats, with 31 barn cats.
c. 95.7% LRR for FY.
d. 2104 licenses purchased, 3569 ACO calls, 153 bites, and 177 cruelty investigations for FY.
e. Despite staffing challenges, intentional messaging continued to be a focus with 233 for the FY.
6. Presentation of current staffing updates — April Haughey, Animal Services Manager (Board Liaison)
a. There is one current ACO position open and one tech position open. Jobs were posted in September
but no viable candidates yet. April highlighted region -wide Animal Services staffing issues.
b. Shelter veterinarian has given notice with intent to leave mid -January due to growth of her personal
surgical practice and consultancy business. April is looking at all options to continue to have vet
coverage.
7. Presentation of facilities project updates — April Haughey, Animal Services Manager (Board Liaison)
a. The vet pointed out that the cat area has a strong ammonia odor, which is not healthy for humans or
cats. The Friends are contributing $1 OK for an exhaust fan for the area. Shelving for treatment
room is also planned.