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Council moves to form animal‑shelter advisory committee, seeks veterinarian and citizen members
Summary
Council discussed a new animal shelter advisory committee structure (licensed veterinarian, council member, operations representative, animal‑welfare rep), asked staff to reconcile earlier animal‑control duties into the draft ordinance, and identified volunteers including Wanda Harvey and others for future appointment.
Council discussed formation and membership of an animal shelter advisory committee during the July 24 meeting, reviewing a draft that prescribes participation by a licensed veterinarian, a council member, a daily‑operations representative and an animal‑welfare representative.
Council confirmed the veterinarian must inspect the facility three times per year; the veterinarian indicated there would be a participation fee and mileage. Council members asked staff to ensure duties previously assigned to the animal control advisory committee are captured in the new ordinance and to return with a clean consolidated draft. Council discussed potential citizen volunteers (Wanda Harvey among those identified) and asked Mayor Martinez and staff to follow up with candidates, vet quotes and a revised ordinance for a future meeting.
Separately, council reviewed the citizen complaint review board vacancies, identified previously approved names (John Kickmer, David Jones, Mr. McNeel) and asked staff to verify NDAs and background checks so appointees can begin serving.
