Minutes Animal Shelter 08/05/2015 MINUTES FROM REGULAR SESSION
ANIMAL SHELTER BOARD
FOR THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
LOCATION: 100 MUNICIPAL DRIVE,TROPHY CLUB,TEXAS
August 5,2015 at 6:30 P.M.
Police Department Training Room
The Animal Shelter Board for the Town of Trophy Club,Texas, met in a Regular Session on Wednesday,August 5,
2015. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the public.
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF DENTON AND TARRANT §
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Susan Edstrom, Chairman
Tony Simmons-Municipal Official,Vice Chair
Danielle Stewart,Animal Welfare Representative
Kelly Akin-ACO,Secretary
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Melissa Burns,Town Resident
Dr. Bruce Fusselman,Veterinarian
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT:
Patrick Arata, Chief of Police, Staff Liaison
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM
Chairman Edstrom called the meeting to order and announced a quorum at 6:48 p.m.
CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Citizens are allowed three(3)minutes to address the Board regarding an item over which the Board has policy or
oversight authority as provided by Texas law, the ethics order,or other policy order.
No citizens addressed the Commission.
REGULAR SESSION
1. Discuss changes in Animal Ordinance for recommendation to Council.
The Board reviewed the current Animal Ordinance and discussed changes that would be
presented to Council regarding the addition of a definition for the term 'fowl'within the
Ordinance. The Board also discussed a proposal dealing with approval and/or denial of fowl
within the Town limits to present to Council.
2. Chairman's discussion regarding PetFest 2015.
The Board discussed the annual pet event scheduled for September 19, 2015 and briefly reviewed
literature and materials displayed from previous events. Chairman Edstrom proposed including a pet
trainer that will offer short training sessions and ACO Akin would be tasked with contacting local pet
vaccination clinics that may be interested in participating.
ADJOURN
Chairman Edstrom, made a motion to adjourn at 7:16 PM;motion seconded by Danielle Stewart. Motion
approved by a vote of 4-0.
The meetin d'o rned at :16 PM.
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Patrick Arata /Susan Edstrom
Board Liaison Chairman