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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-03-30 Regular MeetingThe Animal Shelter Advisory Committee of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Regular Session on the 30th day of March, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the Training Room of Grapevine Police Department, 307 W. Dallas Rd., Grapevine, Texas 76051, with the following members present to -wit: Lt. Larry Hallmark Chair, Grapevine Police Department Joy Mayo Member, Grapevine Citizen Nancy Snyder Member, Grapevine Citizen Dr. Jason Steinle Member, Veterinarian Kristina Valentine Member, Grapevine Animal Services Loretta Widmann Member, Animal Welfare Representative constituting a quorum, with Member Loretta Widmann absent, and the following liaison present: Duff O'Dell, Grapevine City Council 14MAIIIIIIIIII Lt. Hallmark called the meeting to order at 1:08 p.m. ITEM 1 CITIZEN COMMENTS Priscilla Davenport made a comment regarding the shelter needs assessment ITEM 2. CHAIRPERSON OF COMMITTEE Jason Steinle motioned for Larry Hallmark to be appointed chair if the committee, Joy Mayo seconded, Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Hallmark, Mayo, Snyder, Steinle, Valentine Nays: None Absent: Widmann IIJNMW�* !Lq=A #ffljL*j=kIfAjjjIqj The Committee was provided a copy of the December 2, 2015 meeting minutes. Jason Steinle made a motion to approve the minutes, and Kristina Valentine seconded. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Hallmark, Mayo, Snyder, Steinle, Valentine Nays: None Absent: Widmann ITEM 4. REVIEW OF STATISTICS The statistics were reported as follows: 3/30/2016 Intake *Dangerous dog/bite case/protective hold r$1117901IM Dogs Cats Other Wildlife Total Adoption Return 6 1 0 0 7 Owner Surrender 28 22 0 0 50 Seized* 10 0 0 0 10 Transfer In Stray 1 60 0 39 0 0 0 0 1 99 Wildlife Total Intakes 0 105 0 62 0 1 0 56 1 56 56 1 223 *Dangerous dog/bite case/protective hold r$1117901IM ITEM 5. DISCUSS UPCOMING EVENTS • Low cost vaccine dates: 5/28, 7/23, 9/24, 11/12 • Adoption Events () Dogs and Cars—April 9 * Earth Day—April 16 * Clear the Shelters—July 23 o Fall Festival --October 1 o Recycle Day—November 12 • Rescue Rebuild—April 27 • Buffalo Wild Wings Promo—May 14 No action was taken by the Committee. The committee discussed the following items: 2 Dogs Cats Other Wildlife Total Adoption 37 36 0— 0 73 Died 0 0 0 0 0 DOA0 ...... . . . . . Euthanasia ........ 8 2 21 0 0 11 8 13 37 Return to Owner 57 5 0 0 62 Transfer 3 11 0 2 16 Wildlife Release 0 0 0 35 35 Total Outcomes 105 75 0 56 236 ITEM 5. DISCUSS UPCOMING EVENTS • Low cost vaccine dates: 5/28, 7/23, 9/24, 11/12 • Adoption Events () Dogs and Cars—April 9 * Earth Day—April 16 * Clear the Shelters—July 23 o Fall Festival --October 1 o Recycle Day—November 12 • Rescue Rebuild—April 27 • Buffalo Wild Wings Promo—May 14 No action was taken by the Committee. The committee discussed the following items: 2 3/30/2016 Facebook count of "likes" close to 3,000 Soundproofing installed Fencing installed (new outdoor kennels) Needs Assessment—awaiting results Food program started January 1. Now feeding all animals Nature's Select which is purchased by the shelter, Adopters get a take home sample and discount when ordering. No action was taken by the Committee. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Jason Steinle offered a motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:02 p.m. and Nancy Synder seconded, Motion prevailed by the following vote. - Ayes: Hallmark, Mayo, Snyder, Steinle, Valentine Nays: None Absent: Widmann PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 15th day of June 12016,