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Meeting Minutes
Animal Care Advisory Committee
Wednesday,May 17,2023 12:30 PMAnimal Care Facility Conference Room,2626 Holly Rd.
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A. Call To Order
The meeting was called to order by Roland Dominguez at 12:34p.m.
B. Roll Call
C. Public Comment
Barbara Baker expressed disappointment in the loss of Linda Stewart and strong
leadership is needed. Ms. Baker asked the board to address the support of TNR
programs and the stray dog problem that attack/ kill cats, charge at children. Melissa
Nucete stated that she did a Public inquiry about 3 weeks ago for a map for open calls
for service and has not received it yet. Ms. Nucete commented on establishing ownership
via microchip and enforcing spay/neuter. Ms. Nucete expressed concern jurisdiction vs
the care of an injured animal in a situation she experienced.
1. Adoption of Minutes - Regular Meeting -19 April 2023
There was a motion to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
2. Approval of Absences from 19 April 2023
There was a motion to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
E. Committee Reports
None
F. Staff Reports
3. Region 11 Zoonosis Report
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Dave Parrott advised that there are no positive results from mosquito training starting
from 5/1/2023.
4. Monthly Shelter Report and Clinic Report
Dave Parrott went over the April 2022/2023 Comparison Shelter Report. Ms. Cardenas
inquired on the meaning of"Rescue" in reference to an animal leaving to "Rescue". Mr.
Parrott explained it is a 5013c nonprofit agency that pulls animals from us and adopts
them out/transports them mostly out of state. They have their own fosters that differ from
our foster program that foster for us.
5. Update: ACS FY23 Work Plan and Strategy Development
Update: ACS FY2023 Work Plan and Strategy Development— Mr. Parrott advised the
board it is still ongoing, an update to the City Manager was given and the budget was
due yesterday. There are 4 open positions one of them being the Director, of ACS, Ron
Smith inquired on the protocol of EU when an animal has not/is not eating on its own. Mr.
Parrott advised it would be the recommendation of Dr Draper and Supervisor Force and
the specific situation of the animal.
G. Unfinished Business
6. Discussion on if GIS map portal can be made accessible to the public.
• Discussion on whether GIS map portal can be made accessible to the public- Mr.
Parrott advised that Mr. Skidmore asked legal, and it is unknown if Mr. Skidmore has
received a response at this time.
H. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action
7. Discussion on Rescue Partner list (Instate/Out of State)
• Discussion on Rescue Partners with ACS In state/Out of State- Mr. Parrott advised
the board that he was unable to pull up the list at this time and will have it ready for the
next meeting.
8. Discussion on Subcommittee for grant research
• Discussion on Subcommittee for grant research-Mr. Dominguez he spoke with Ms.
Buxton at a townhall meeting and he was advised the city helps with grants for people not
pets. Ms. King advised during a prior discussion it was determined grant writing would
not be for the board but for members to meet on their own to research. Ms. Cardenas
advised the board of a program at the University where students may be able to assist
with grant writing.
9. Discussion on expediting ACS Service Time for calls for service on pet owners
that are incapacitated.
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• Discussion on expediting ACS service time for calls for service on pet owners that
are incapacitated- Mr. Parrott advised the board there was not a fast track process to
due process. Ms. Cardenas inquired about a situation where a dog is locked in a hot
vehicle. Officer Escobar and Supervisor Force explained the process of confiscating the
dog and court process.
I. Future Agenda Items
• Discussion on Aggressive Dog/Dangerous Dog
• Discussion on TNR
• Discussion on Budget
10. Next scheduled Advisory Board: 21 June 2023
J. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 1:20p.m. All approved, and meeting was adjourned
This meeting may be held via videoconference call pursuant to Texas
Government Code § 551.127. If this meeting is held via videoconference call or
other remote method of meeting, then a member of this governmental body
presiding over this meeting will be physically present at the location of this
meeting unless this meeting is held pursuant to Texas Government Code §
551.125 due to an emergency or other public necessity pursuant to Texas
Government Code § 551.045.
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