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ANIMAL CARE ADVISORY MEETING
Conference Room,2626 Holly
Minutes from October 20,2016 Meeting
Members Present: Cheryl Martinez, Samantha Person,Megan Tisdale,
Dr. Sara Andux,Michelle Sanders
Members Absent: Megan Winn
City Staff: Ana Lisa Puente,Jackie Torres,William Broyles
Guests: Linda Gibeaut
1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Cheryl Martinez at 12:30 P.M.
2. Discussion and Approval of Minutes from September 15,2016.
Samantha Pearson moved to approve meeting minutes, Michelle Sanders seconded and motion passed
unanimously.
3. Discussion and Approval of Absences from September 15,2016
There were no absences.
4. Discussion of Current Texas Department of State Health Services Region 11 Zoonosis Report
There was general discussion of quarterly report.
5. Discussion of Parks and Wildlife Report
There was general discussion on report.
6. Discussion of Current Shelter Report and Clinic Report
There was general discussion on Shelter Report for September. Cheryl Martinez asked why there was only one
citation handed out for tethering the month of September,and Captain Broyles stated he would ask his staff why.
7. Advisory Board Vacancy
Cheryl Martinez discusses email sent out to board regarding vacancies and how voting will not take place until
after elections.
8. Discussion and update on responsible pet ownership class ordinance
Captain Broyles states that a discussion with Judge Gayle Loeb was held. Judge Loeb had many questions
especially regarding funding. Captain Broyles states he would like to try having a class one day a month, aimed
at the general public, and depending on the turn out t it can move from there.
9. Discussion on TNR
Cheryl Martinez spoke about an idea of having the Program Manager create a policy regarding TNR. Captain
Broyles said he would look into this idea.
10. Discussion and recommendation on ordinance allowing ACS Officers to impound puppies being
sold illegally.
Cheryl Martinez spoke about how back in June of 2015 Captain White took this off of the agenda because staff
did not follow up. Staff has now asked that this be put back on the agenda. More information was requested to
go further.
11. Discussion and informing advisory process of a ride along with ACS Officers
Captain Broyles states that after speaking to Buck Brice regarding a ride along he suggested it not happen.After
a brief discussion with Commander Isaacs it is clarified that it is only the Advisory Board Committee requesting
a ride along. Captain Broyles and Commander Isaacs state they will get more information.
12. Identify items to be placed on next agenda
Items 1-6
Animal Care Advisory Board Vacancy
Discussion and update on responsible pet ownership class ordinance
Discussion and recommendation for TNR ordinance
Public Comments
13. Public Comments
Linda Gibeaut spoke regarding volunteering and how more volunteers are needed.
14. Identify items to be placed on next agenda
Items 1-6
Discussion and update on responsible pet ownership class ordinance.
Discussion on TNR
Discussion and recommendation on ordince allowing ACS Officers to impound puppies being sold illegally.
Discussion and informing advisory process of a ride along with ACS Officers.
15. Adjournment
Adjourn 1:10 p.m. Samantha Person moved to adjourn, Michelle Sanders seconded, adjournment passed
unanimously.