September 20, 2023 Animal Advisory Committee MinutesSCHERTZ ANIMAL CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2023, 6:OOPM
The Schertz Animal Care Advisory Committee of the City of Schertz, Texas held a
regular meeting on September 20, 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
Daniel Roman, Assistant Chief of Police
CALL TO ORDER AT: 5:55 P.M. 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 Allison Heyward to approve the minutes of
May 17, 2023. Dr. Knowlton seconded it. Motion passed. The vote was
unanimous.
2. General Shelter Update: Shelter Manager Lagunas
a. Population counts on September 20, 2023, is 89
• I 1-Dogs
• 78-Cats
• 0-Wildlife
b. FY 22/23 Occupancy -Animal Services Intake- 108
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c. Animal disposition 22/23
• 266-RTO
• 382-Adoptions
• 185-Transfers
• 59-Wildlife release
• 128-Euthanasia (due to disease outbreak)
d. Calls for service FY 22/23
• 1984
e. Staffing
• Animal Services Officer-1 vacancy
• Animal Services Technician-1 vacancy
f. Upcoming Events
• Balloon Fest 9/29-9/30/2023
• National Night Out 10/3/2023
g. Resources
• The shelter continues to use rescue partners such as non-profit rescue
groups and local pet stores, to help find replacement for animals. San
Antonio Humane Society (taking 8-1 0/month), Lucky Lab Rescue, Homes
for Pets, and Perfect Treasures (cat rescue for ill kittens), are some of our
biggest rescue partners.
h. Customer Interaction
• Wildlife in yards
• Animal welfare
• Stray cats
• Puppies
• Dog bites/attacks
• Dogs at large
• Barking dogs
• Kittens -currently 10 neonatal kittens
i. Facility Projects
• Cat trailer -deemed not cost worthy by facilities
• Vet room (surgeries/procedures)-donations, out cost to shelter budget
• Lighting throughout shelter -replacing lighting/adding lighting for upcoming
vet room surgeries/procedures
• Incomplete projects -painting of inside of shelter
3. Announcements by Assistant Chief of Police:
4. Announcements by Chief of Police:
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5. Announcements by Committee Members: We need to recognize Allison Wright for the
incubator she made for the shelter. The committee agrees Allison should be recognized at a
City Council meeting.
6. Requests by Committee Members for items be placed on a future Animal Care
Advisory Committee Agenda:
7. Adjournment: Chief Lowery adjourned the meeting at 6:21 P.M.
ATTEST:
MARBACH
Assistant
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