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The Animal Shelter Advisory Board met Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 110 WL Walden Dr., Georgetown,
TX 78626.
Regular Session — To begin no earlier than 6® 0
(This Regular Session may, at anytime, 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, Bart Bartleso , Anna Eby, Keith Fruge; Nika Hazen, Laura Klein
Plunkett; Sarah Vigil
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: April Haughey, Animal Services Manager (Board Liaison), Chris Masters, Animal
Control Officer
Meeting called to order at 6:05 PM
a Presentation of Animal Control statistics and trends for April, 19— April Haughey, Animal
Services Manager (Board Liaison) and Chris Masters, Animal Control Officer
a ACO Masters explained various types of calls received from citizens and field procedures
involved.
b. Increase in ACO calls possibly due to increasedoutreach/community involvement with
ACOs during park andneighborhood patrol.
c. Animal follow-up, barking dog, dog -at -large, wildlife nuisance highest percentage of calls.
m Presentation of Animal Services Statistical and Analytical Report for April 1—April
Haughey, Animal Services Manager (Board Liaison)
a. 7 no-shows resulted in only 17 at spay/neuter clinic
b. Euthanasia 3.6%
c. Adoptions 20.5% ; 2 adoption events held
d. Arranged a standing appointment at AHS for rescue evaluation and transfer.
3m Presentation of upcoming adoption and community events for May 2019 — April Haughey,
Animal Services Manager (Board Liaison)
a. Events planned include a fundraiser at Panda Express and two adoption events.
. Presentation of April fundraising Results — Nika Hazen, Board Chair
a. Held successful fundraiser at Rentsch Brewery with basket raffles, donations, and Rentsch
per -beer contribution. Could be an annual event.
5 Discussion on updates to proposed facilities and ITprojects—April Haughey, Animal Services
Manager (Board Liaison)
a. Security camera P.O. is done.
b. May have electrical problem necessitating larger electrical panel.
c Awaiting; finalization of volunteer management software purchase.
d. Shade cloth for kennels purchased.
e. Additional ACO position requires purchase of new desk. Truck is being outfitted.
. Review of current staffing levels —Nika Hazen, Board Chair
a. ACO positions are now fully staffed.
b. Ready to finalize hire of 2 part-time receptionist positions.
7 Presentation of annual state required veterinarian inspection — April Haughey, Animal
Services Manager (Board Liaison)
a. Inspection complete; no surprises. Highlighted chipped epoxy floors/walls which are being
addressed.
8. Public wishing to address the Board
a. As of the time of posting, no person had signed up to address the board.
. Consideration and possible action to approve minutes from Aril, 19—Nika Hazen, Board
Chair
a Minutes reviewed by all present; no corrections noted. Motion to accept minutes as
submitted, Anna Eby; seconded Keith Fruge. Approved unanimously.
With no further business or discussion, Keith Fruge made a motion to adjourn. Anna Eby seconded.
Meeting adjourned at 7:13pm.
Vic hair, Keith Fruge
Secretary, Laura K i Plunkett
Liaison;` pril Haughey