Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on Appointing a Member to the Animal Service Facility Advisory Committee (ASFAC)
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic & Economic Growth
(1E: Increase community involvement and participation within local government / community)
MEETING DATE: March 7, 2023
DEPARTMENT: City Secretary
CONTACT: Empress Drane, City Secretary
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Appoint Animal Services Officer Ashley Thompson (city staff) as a Regular member of the ASFAC for partial term effective this date until September 30, 2024.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Current Board Members:
Member Term Expiration
1. VACANT (city official) 2024
2. Moka Anderson (animal welfare group) 2024
3. Steven Spainhouer 2023
4. Cindy Durham 2023
5. Misty Brown (shelter facility) 2023
6. Ewa Cissik (veterinarian) 2023
7. Mary Alice Ketchum, Alternate 2023
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The ASFAC serves to assist animal shelters located within the city with compliance with Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 823.
• In accordance with City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 26, Section 26-50, the ASFAC must be comprised of at least four members, including at least one:
o Licensed veterinarian,
o Municipal official,
o Person whose duties include the daily operation of an animal shelter, and
o Representative of an animal welfare organization
FINANCIAL SUMMARY: N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A