2017-08-16 ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTESAnimal Control Advisory Committee Minutes
August 16, 2017
The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee held a Regular Meeting on August 16, 2017 at 5:30 PM,
in the City of Pearland, Public Safety Building in Pearland, Texas.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM.
II. Roll Call: The following members were in attendance at the meeting:
Committee Member, Shari Coleman
Committee Member, Mary Hickling
Committee Member, Cynthia Rothermel
Committee Member, Ron Fraser
Committee Member, Dr. Cara Campbell
III. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MINUTES FROM APRIL 5
2017 MEETING:
Committee Member Mary Hickling made a motion to approve the minutes. The motion
was seconded by Committee Member Cindy Rothermel. The motion passed 5-0.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
I-Ialey Greenway gave an update on the status of the trailer ordered by Pearland Pets. The
vehicle cost was $62,019. They are planning a fundraiser for the artwork and wrapping
the vehicle.
V. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION "I'HE PRESENTATION OF TIIE
ASILOMAR ACCORDS
Committee Member Shari Coleman indicated that the major challenges facing the shelter
for reaching `moo -Kill" status is space. The shelter operates at near capacity on a regular
basis. Committee Chair Ron Fraser requested that Shari Coleman present a project on
the Trap Neuter Release program. No action taken.
VI. STAFF REPORT FROM ANIMAL CONTROL MANAGER"
Please see attached report
.
Committ
ee Member Shari Coleman made a motion to accept the report. Committee
Member Cindy Rothermel seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
Committee Member Shari Coleman made a motion to adjourn. The motion was
seconded by Committee Cindy Rothermel and the motion was approved unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 PM.
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ManagersReport
August 16`h 2017
New Captain K. Nichols Chief Fraser promoted.
• Freedom Adoption Event 12 Animals adopted.
• Bat Incident new manner in collecting live bats gloves and tongs when capture is not possible by
container. We will continue to test.
• Muscogee Ducks Federal law Pearland Animal Services
• Trapping issues
• 3 openings problems passing background.
• Area Shelters closing intake impact on Pearland
• New ACO Vehicle
April -July Animal Numbers
115 adoptable cats 53 adopted 2 in foster and 8 RTO
261 adoptable dogs 103 adopted 4 in foster and 134 RTO 5 Transfer
Cats euthanized total 298 one owner request 299 total : 371 feline intake
Dogs euthanized 84
333 canine intake
Seizure of past offenders 6 horses all went to rescue have gained in a month an average of 50
lbs. goes before the Grand Jury in am.