Min - Animal Shelter Advisory Committee - 2021 - 11/17 - Regular •
ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 17,2021
Present: Absent:
Deborah Michnick, Chair
Pamela Ackerman, Co-Chair
Raymon Yarbrough, Secretary
Dr.Alan Coffman,DVM
Jessica Lockhart
Call to Order
With a quorum of the Board members present,the Regular Meeting of the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee
was called to order by Chair Michnick at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday,November 17,2021.
1. Introduction of newest board member Jessica Lockhart.
Jessica Lockhart introduced herself as the newest member filling Place 5 on the board.
2. Conduct election of officers for the 2021-2022 year. •
Chair Michnick called for nominations from the Board for the purpose of electing officers. The
following slate of officers was presented:
Pamela Ackerman for the position of Chair.
Jessica Lockhart for the position of Co-Chair.
Deborah Michnick for the position of Secretary.
With no other nominations offered,Chair Michnick closed the call for nominations. The officer
positions were elected by acclamation of the board.
3. Approve minutes of the August 16,2021,meeting.
The minutes were approved by the acclamation of the board.
4. Update on current open position for Animal Control Officer.
With the resignation of Jeremiah Sanders,Animal Services has one opening to fill. The job posting is
active and applications are being taken.
5. Update on Eagle Scout Projects.
The current play yard was split into two(2)sections,with the addition of new fencing. Future
projects include a new chicken coop, gutters and a French drain.
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6. Update on the Veterinary Technology Program.
Animal Services entered an Interlocal Agreement with Collin College where veterinary technology
students will take part in hands-on labs at the shelter. Future opportunities may include spay and
neuters and dentals.
7. Update on recent and upcoming events.
Clear the Shelters was a success,with 58 total adoptions. Special events are slowly returning with the
shelter taking part in the Library's Fall Festival,Bark in the Park at The Edge,National Night Out,
Trunk n' Treat at Animal Hospital of Collin County and the Wafters Crossing HOA Dog Splash
Party. The shelter also hosted the first annual Shelter Open House with 83 visitors and 7 adoptions.
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8. Discuss and Make a Recommendation to the City Council regarding Proposed Revisions to
Chapter 3,Animals and Fowl,of the Code of Ordinances and/or Standard Operating
Procedures.
Animal Services is in the process of looking over the current Standard Operating Procedures and
Ordinances for modifications and additions.
9. Adjournment
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Pam Ackerman and a second by Alan Coffman,the Board voted five
(5) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Animal Shelter Advisory
Committee at 7:59 p.m. on Wednesday,November 17,2021. The motion carried.
These minutes approved on the 16th day of March 2022.
AP VED:
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Pamela Ackerman CHAIR
ATTEST:
Deborah Michnick,SECRETARY