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ANIMAL SHELTER AD~ISORY BOARD
7200 B. DICK FISHER DR. S.
MINUTES
AUGUST 20, 1991
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Dr. Metcalf called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.
2 .
ROLL CALL
Present:
Joe Metcalf
Warren Cox
Sandra Lingren
Veterinarian
Executive director, Dallas Humane
Society
Shelter Supervisor
Absent:
Lyle Welch
Councilman
Sandra Lingren is new member taking place of Donna Patterson who
resigned.
3 .
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MAY 22, 1991
APPROVED
Motion carried 3-0
4 .
APPOINT NEW SECRETARY
Dr. Metcalf nominated Sandra Lingren as new secretary of the
advisory committee, Warren Cox seconded the motion. The vote
carried 3-0.
5 .
REPORT ON STATUS OF VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Warren Cox suggested purchasing aprons and name tags for all the
volunteers. He also suggested getting a volunteer hand book from
the Dallas SPCA. '
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6.
CONSIDER STAFFING BOOTH AT CFA CAT SHOW
Warren Cox stated that a show had been held in Arlington
but to check with Jody Garrison for information on upcoming
shows in Fort Worth.
7.
STATUS OF CENTER EXPANSION
Pam Burney showed the revised blue prints of the addition to the
Center.
Pam Burney informed all the board members that the Center
expansion had been approved by City Council.
T Kennel Systems was discussed and recommended the new addition
of the runs.
8.
EARLY SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM
Dr. Metcalf suggested that we send packets to all the
veterinarians on the early spay/neuter program, then call an
adhoc committee meeting. The suggested process for early
spay/neuter is as follows: adopters could come in to the shelter
and make their selection, then the next day the animal could be
taken to the clinic for the surgery, then the adopter could pick
the animal up at the clinic or the shelter the following day.
9.
OTHER ITEMS
It was suggested that the Shelter Fund purchase a Table Top
Display. Dr. Metcalf stated that we contact Mary at Fort Dodge to
see if they have a used one we could get at a lower fee. He also
suggested we contact branch manager at VCA , who puts out Hills
Products to see if they might have one.
Pam Burney asked that we purchase more cage card holders from the
Shelter Fund also. This was approved by the board.
Dr. Metcalf suggested and the board voted to recommend we replace
the computer program we are now using with a comprehensive
program that will generate license reminders and track animals.
Warren Cox suggested we get some prices and information on new
programs, and possibly use shelter fund to off set cost.
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Dr. Metcalf has a new computerized cash register
that he is not using and stated that he is considering donating
it to the shelter.
Pam Burney introduced a new Revenue Enhancement Program. This is
a "violation notice" for city licenses.
She also introduced it to the municipal court to see if the
Center could incorporate it into use.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
Warren Cox moved for adjournment and Dr. Metcalf seconded the
motion.