May 17, 2023 Animal Advisory Committee MinutesSCHERTZ ANIMAL CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
WEDNESDAY MAY 17, 2023, 6:OOPM
The Schertz Animal Care Advisory Committee of the City of Schertz, Texas held a
regular meeting on May 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Schertz Animal Shelter, 800
Community Circle, Schertz, Texas. The following were present:
Committee Members Present:
Jim Lowery, Chief of Police, Chair
Allison Heyward, City Council Representative
Megan Lagunas, Shelter Manager
Dr. Brooke Knowlton, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Jacki Marbach, Secretary
Members not present:
Michele Helgren, Under Savannah's Wings
Lisa Connolly, Homes for Pets
Staff Present:
Scott LaCour, Lt., Professional Standards
Manny Casas, Assistant Chief of Police
Nicole Hansen, Animal Services Officer
Steve Williams, City Manager
CALL TO ORDER AT: 6:02 pm by Chief Lowery
ROLL CALL: See Committee Members Present
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: No residents present
1. Minutes: Consideration and/action regarding the approval of the minutes of the
regular meeting of May 17, 2023.
A motion was made by Megan Lagunas to approve the minutes of
November 9, 2022. Dr. Knowlton seconded it. Motion passed. The vote was
unanimous.
2. General Shelter Update: Shelter Manager Lagunas
a. Population counts on May 17, 2023, is 91
• 25-Dogs
• 66-Cats
• 0-Wildlife
• None for adoption due to quarantine
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b. FY 22/23 Occupancy -Animal Services Intake- 108
c. Animal disposition 22/23
• 25-RTO
• 30-Adoptions
• 15-Transfers
• 5-Wildlife release
• 20-Euthanasia (due to disease outbreak)
d. Calls for service FY 22/23
• 182
e. Staffing
• Animal Services Officer-1 vacancy
• Animal Services Technnician-1 vacancy
f. Upcoming Events
• e of July Jubilee
g. Fee Schedule
• Looked at five neighboring agencies, many similarities, we have some of
the lowest adoption fees in the area. No other changes necessary.
h. Disease Outbreak
• Pan leukopenia outbreak from kittens that were brought in the beginning
of May.
• Suspended adoptions
• Universal City is also experiencing the same outbreak.
• Canine Parvovirus outbreak during pan leukopenia outbreak.
• Make protocol from this outbreak.
• Update adoption papers, mentioning that other animals in home need to be
vaccinated.
i. Media
• The shelter continues to utilize social media and the shelter website to
advertise animals new to the shelter.
• We continue to utilize social media to advertise our community adoption
events and search for animal fosters.
• The shelter continues to utilize the "Pet Finder" for all adoptable animals
at the shelter.
• Shelter is continuing to utilize ARF-Texas, Homes for Pets, Perfect
Treasures and San Antonio Humane Society for recue partners, with
SAHS being the biggest resource and help in adoptions.
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j. Customer Interaction
• Wildlife in yards
• Animal welfare
• Stray cats
• Puppies
• Dog bites
• Dogs at large
• Barking dogs
• Kittens
• Working with Assistant Chief Casas on letter received from Mr. Williams.
No survey attached to letter, alleging coyotes are taking domesticated
animals in area. Lt. LaCour stated that it is being addressed.
k. New Animal Services Vehicles
• Animal Services has one new vehicle currently being outfitted for
lights/graphics/Watchguard. Expecting
All vehicles now have "Climate Controlled Animal Kennel" graphics on the
kennels.
3. Announcements by Assistant Chief of Police: Assistant Chief Casas thanked Megan
and her team.
4. Announcements by Chief of Police: Chief Lowery also thanked Megan and echoed
what Assistant Chief Casas said.
5. Announcements by Committee Members: Mr. Williams asked how the data is
organized and when it is done. He stated that it may be something that they want to
bring to council at some point to make presentation to council and raise the exposure
level. Council member Hayward praised Megan and her team as well.
6. Requests by Committee Members for items be placed on a future Animal Care
Advisory Committee Agenda: Council member Heyward asked how we were doing on
traps, and Megan let her know that more had been ordered already. No more waiting list
issues.
7. Adjournment: Chief Lowery adjourned the meeting at 6:53pm
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