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HomeMy WebLinkAboutASAC Meeting Minutes Regular 2026 08 20CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Thursday, August 20, 2026 – 6:00 P.M. Training Room, Animal Control Facility 3000 W. Parkwood Avenue, Friendswood, Texas 77546 1. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Dr. Donald Stran, Chairman. Members Present: • Dr. Donald Stran • Margaret Pickell • Dr. Donna Coleman (by phone) • Deputy Chief Erik Reyna Staff/Guests Present: • Sgt. Will Higgs, Friendswood PD • Lisa Price, Friendswood PD A quorum was confirmed. 2. OATH OF OFFICE A. Administration of Oaths of Office for Reappointed Members The Committee conducted the administration of the Oaths of Office for reappointed members Dr. Donald Stran and Ms. Margaret Pickell. The Oaths of Office were administered by Lisa Price, Assistant to the Chief of Police/Notary Public Action: No action required. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT The Chair opened the floor for public comment. There were no public comments; the public comment period was closed. 4. MINUTES A. Consider Approval of Minutes from September 18, 2025 The Committee reviewed the minutes of the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee regular meeting held on September 18, 2025. Motion: A motion was made by Dr. Donald Stran and seconded by Dr. Donna Coleman to approve the minutes as presented. Vote: • Ayes: 4 • Nays: 0 • Abstentions: 0 Motion: PASSED 5. REPORTS A. Animal Services Operations Update Deputy Chief Erik Reyna, Animal Control Director, provided an update regarding Animal Services operations. Discussion included: • Animal shelter operations: The shelter is in a transition period. Friendswood PD command staff will be overseeing the day-to-day operations of Animal Services. • Animal intake: As of July 31, 2026, Animal Services had taken in 132 dogs, 88 cats, 6 wildlife and 2 other animals. • Adoptions/rescue activity: Adoptions are at 23 dogs, 63 cats and 2 other animals. Return to owner is at 105 dogs and 14 cats and there have been 3 dog and 8 cat rescue transfers. • Animal population: On August 20, 2026, there were 11 dogs and 5 cats currently being housed (1 dog in quarantine as a bite case) • Staffing: Captain Doug Lauersdorf retired to become the Chief Administrator/Chief of Police for Alvin College and Ashley Huynh is no longer employed by the City. The role of Animal Control Supervisor will not be immediately filled; instead, daily operations will be overseen by police department command staff. • Facility operations/maintenance: Flooring and painting have been scheduled in the animal areas; furniture is scheduled to be replaced in the shared office in the front. • A Texas Department of State Health Services Quarantine Inspection was conducted of the facility on August 13, 2026. The results of the inspection were provided for review and the facility did pass the inspection. Items needed to be done following the inspection include a Veterinarian Inspection of the Quarantine facilities by Dr. Coleman, assignment of a new Local Rabies Control Authority, and copy of the last meeting minutes from the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee sent to the inspection officials. Dr. Coleman set an appointment with staff for the veterinarian inspection on August 27, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. The LRCA will be designated at the September 14, 2026, Friendswood City Council meeting. And, the minutes from the September 18, 2025, meeting, will be sent to the inspection official. • Community outreach: Staff have had animals for adoption and conducted outreach at numerous events this calendar year and are getting ready for the MEGA event at the GRB Convention Center in November. • Other operational matters: Euthanasia of wildlife was discussed by Ms. Pickell with some insight from Dr. Coleman. Protocols for euthanasia of wildlife will be reviewed with staff. Committee members asked questions and discussed the information presented. Action/Direction: The Animal Services Emergency Management index will be brought to the next meeting to discuss plans during hurricanes at the request of Donald Stran. No formal action was taken unless otherwise noted. 6. NEXT MEETING A. Consider Setting Date and Time of Next Meeting The Committee discussed the date and time for the next Animal Shelter Advisory Committee meeting. Motion: A motion was made by Margaret Pickell and seconded by Deputy Chief Erik Reyna to set the next meeting for Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. and a subsequent meeting to be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Vote: • Ayes: 4 • Nays: 0 • Abstentions: 0 Motion: PASSED 7. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Dr. Donald Stran at 6:20 p.m. Approved by Committee Date: September 16, 2026