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Home My WebLink About2024.12.12 TCACA Minutes MINUTES Tri-Cities Animal Control Authority 5:30 PM - Thursday, December 12, 2024 Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Attendees: City of Kennewick Representative: Trever Davis City of Pasco Representative: Jesse Rice City of Richland Representative: Christopher Mason Animal Services Manager Ben Zigan Administrative Assistant II: Elizabeth Olivo Mr. Rice opened the meeting with a welcome and provided a brief announcement on structure of the meeting and introduced the other cities' representatives. PUBLIC COMMENTS Leo Perales, Council Member Mr. Perales advocated for an advisory board for the shelter and encouraged other cities to discuss this with their respective City Managers. Mr. Perales emphasized that the advisory board is not being proposed in haze or due to the shelter's past issues, but rather as a way to build on the progress already made and move forward. He stated an advisory board could help with strategic planning, development review, long-term goals, policy development, collaborating with external partners, and fundraising efforts. Mr. Perales also suggested that the shelter's funding is insufficient and would advocate for more financial support. He stated community outreach and education are vital, including addressing issues like backyard breeding and promoting responsible pet ownership. By forming an advisory board, the communities, council, and staff can work together and exchange ideas. Mr. Perales emphasized the communities desire to help and move beyond past conflicts. He asked for respect for shelter staff and volunteers and stress the importance of collaboration. He proposed working with other entities that have advisory boards to create one that Page 1 of 2 benefits everyone, with the goal of improving the shelter’s operations and outcomes. TCACA AGENCY REPORTS TRI-CITIES ANIMAL SHELTER UPDATES TCACA Presentation covers the topics in the attached PowerPoint. OLD BUSINESS The meeting minutes from October 10, 2024 NEW BUSINESS Announced the grand opening and ribbon cutting event for the new Shelter Facility and is scheduled for January 27-28 from 11:00am- 1:00pm and open to the public to come and look at the new shelter. NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 13, 2025 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:45 PM Page 2 of 2