HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/06/2008 ACAB
Animal Control
Advisory Board Meeting
February 6, 2008
Overview of Activitv
· Reports reflective of 2007 activity were presented. Patricia Barrington pointed out that in the
past 3 years the number of animals housed has nearly doubled every January.
· Dr. Oarbo asked if in light of the increased workload and the new residential construction,
animal control might add an officer position. Captain Plemons explained that an additional
position was submitted the previous budget year and will be a part of the upcoming budget as
well.
End of Contract with SPCA
· The contract that the SPCA submitted for renewal was presented along with the primary
reasons that animal control cannot accommodate such contract and will no longer be working
with the SPCA.
Upcoming Events
· Patricia Barrington explained that due to TCAP (Texas Coalition for Animal Protection) being the
recipient of a grant to open a new low cost spay / neuter facility in Fort Worth, they will no
longer be able to provide The Colony with low cost programs, but will continue to make
discounted vaccinations available to the community in conjunction with Animal Control.
· TCAP will be teaming with animal control to bring the "Lot's of Love Low Cost Vaccination Clinic"
to The Colony on February 9,2008 from 10 a.m. - noon.
· March 15,2008, animal control will hold the first "St. Paddy's Pooch Party", bringing low cost
vaccines, reduced rate grooming, pet competitions, dog trainers, and entertainment to The
Colony.
Possible Ordinance Change
· A preliminary proposal to add specific fencing guidelines to chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances
was presented. Specific and stringent guidelines for fences in which pets are kept were
discussed. Dr. Oarbro and Jacki Scott approved of the proposed changes.
Items for Next Meeting
· Captain Plemons asked that Patricia Barrington research other city ordinances to find fence
ordinances in animal control jurisdiction.
Member in attendance: Dr. Greg Oarbro, Jacki Scott, Patricia Barrington, Captain Chris Plemons