12 May February 2025 ACB Meeting Minutes.
Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter
Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
The meeting of the board of directors was held on February 11, 2025, in the Conference Room of the Judy and Doug Lowrie Spay and Neuter Clinic.
The meeting was called to order by Bob Wilson at 5:35 pm.
| Board Members Present | Board Members Not Present |
|---|---|
| Bob Wilson, City Representative - President Sally MacLane, Veterinarian Representative | Sally MacLane, Veterinarian Representative |
| Jenny Brock, City Representative | |
| Joe Grandy, County Representative | |
| Emily Ball, Veterinarian Representative Vice President | |
| Mary James, Humane Society Representative |
| Others Present |
|---|
| Tammy Davis | |
| Cindy Robinson | |
| Linda Bearfield | |
| Andrew Tepe | |
| Mary Arnold Long |
| Board Members Present | Board Members Not Present |
|---|---|
| Bob Wilson, City Representative - President Sally MacLane, Veterinarian Representative | Sally MacLane, Veterinarian Representative |
| Jenny Brock, City Representative | |
| Joe Grandy, County Representative | |
| Emily Ball, Veterinarian Representative Vice President | |
| Mary James, Humane Society Representative | |
| Others Present |
|---|
| Tammy Davis | |
| Cindy Robinson | |
| Linda Bearfield | |
| Andrew Tepe | |
| Mary Arnold Long | |
APPROVAL OF JANUARY MEETING MINUTES – Bob Wilson
A motion was made by Jenny Brock to approve the January meeting minutes. Mary James 2nd the motion and everyone voted in favor.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Bob Wilson
There was no public comment.
SPAY NEUTER CLINIC – Andrew Tepe/ Tammy Davis
The clinic performed 491 surgeries last month. Andrew is interviewing potential new assistants.
FINANCIAL REPORT – Tammy Davis
Tammy reviewed the financial summary. The shelter and the clinic are both in the positive. We are halfway through the year and both areas are under budget. Our Rescue Me store in the JC Mall has officially been closed.
DIRECTORS REPORT – Tammy Davis
Tammy updated the board on adoption events. The shelter is working very hard on getting long term dogs and cats adopted. Windy the longest resident (792 days) was adopted. The goal is to get all animals adopted in less than 6 months. There are currently only 9 animals that have been in the shelter for over 6 months. The shelter has been focusing on TNR. In the last 3 weeks we have TNR 70 cats.
EMPLOYEE/ANIMAL REPORT – Tammy Davis/Cindy Robinson
The shelter currently has 151 animals. This is an amazing number. Having less animals allows us to help the community more. The total intake number of just cats and dogs for 2024 was 3,489.
MEDICAL REPORT- Emily Ball/Tammy Davis
Tammy reported the number of animals on medication is back to normal. Fewer animals means less illness.
FOUNDATION REPORT – Brian Parlier
Brian informed the board that the foundation was able to secure a grant for $50,000.00 for the shelter. The foundation is planning a scavenger hunt/ Bark in the park event.
INVESTMENT FOUNDATION REPORT – Linda Bearfield
Linda reported things are going well and there are no real changes to discuss.
HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT- Mary James
Mary reported that the Humane Society currently has 75 dogs/puppies and 20 cats/kittens.
ANIMAL CONTROL BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS – Board Members
OLD BUSINESS – Bob Wilson
Tammy and Brooks had a meeting with a Bank of Tennessee representative to discuss changing the way we process credit cards. This would save the shelter and clinic money in credit card fees. The board approved moving forward with the new system.
NEW BUSINESS – Bob Wilson
The Board discussed the advantages of the city/county appointment being an elected official. A motion was made by Emily Ball to draft a letter recommending the County Commissioners delay the vote to replace Ken Huffine’s seat. Jenny Brock 2nd the motion, everyone voted in favor. The board also discussed the need to update the by-laws.
The meeting was concluded at 6:45 pm.
Tammy Davis, Director
Bob Wilson, President
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