Minutes Animal Shelter 09/17/2014MINUTES FROM REGULAR SESSION
ANIMAL SHELTER BOARD
FOR THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
LOCATION: 100 MUNICIPAL DRIVE, TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
September 17, 2014 at 6:00 P.M.
Police Department Conference Room
The Animal Shelter Board for the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, met in a Regular Session on September
17, 2014. 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
Bruce Fusselman DVM, Veterinarian
Danielle Stewart, Animal Welfare Representative
Melissa Burns, Town Resident
Kelly Akin -ACO, Secretary
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT:
Scott Kniffen, Chief of Police, Staff Liaison
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM
Chairman Edstrom called the meeting to order and announced a quorum at 6:16 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. Consider and take appropriate action regarding interviews and Board recommendations for
the proposed appointment of new Board members for the expiring terms.
Candidate Robert Glueck for position of Town resident was not in attendance. Dr. Fusselman
motioned to close discussion and disallow candidate Glueck from the application process. The
motion was seconded by Vice Chair Simmons and approved unanimously.
Candidates with expiring terms and seeking reappointment, Susan Edstrom, Chair and Melissa
Burns, Town resident board member, were in attendance. Dr. Fusselman motioned to fill the
open positions and reappoint Susan Edstrom to Chair and Melissa Burns to Town resident board
member. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Simmons and approved unanimously.
2. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Animal Shelter Inspection Report and
remaining action items to bring shelter into compliance.
Kelly Akin discussed minor updates and improvements that were made to the shelter suggested
by Dr. Fusselman following his previous inspection, including the purchase of a chain -linked
gate entrance to be installed in the near future.
3. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the new ordinance for staggered Board
positions.
Staff Liaison, Chief Kniffen's update provided by Town Secretary, Tammy Ard outlining the
amendment of Section 3 of Article II, entitled "Animal Shelter Advisory Board" and Chapter 2
entitled "Animal Control" of the Code of Ordinances so that members of the Trophy Club Animal
Shelter Advisory Board serve three (3) year terms each, initially staggered for one, two and
three year terms during implementation of staggered terms commencing October 1, 2014 and
thereafter, each term for three years.
4. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a revised Schedule of Fees for the Animal
Shelter for recommendation to Council.
The Board discussed the current Schedule of Fees including modifying the current registration
fee, adding a fee for adoptions and implementing a microchip program to be provided to
Council for their review and consideration. Chairmain Edstrom motioned to create a
subcommittee comprised of herself and board member, Melissa Burns to assist ACO Akin in
reviewing current registration fees in neighboring municipalities for direction in modifying the
existing Town registration fees. The motion was approved unanimously.
S. ACO's update regarding the following; discussion and provide input regarding same.
*PetFest
*Animals taken into shelter and disposition.
ACO Akin discussed the upcoming event and the pet -friendly educational materials and gift bag
ideas for pets and small children that would be available at the animal shelter booth/tent area.
Board member Danielle Stewart offered suggestions for the gift bags that her foundation has
used in past events. Chairman Edstrom proposed utilizing volunteers to assemble gift bags for
the upcoming event.
ACO Akin presented the current intake numbers and dispositions for the shelter during the past
year.
ADJOURN
Chairman Edstrom called for a motion to adjourn at 7:31 p.m.; so moved by Vice Chair Simmons; motion
seconded by Dr. Fusselman. Motion approved by a vote of 4-0.
The meeting adjourned at 7:31 PM.
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Board Liaison Chairman