12.11.2024 ASAB Agenda Packet
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
MEETING AGENDA
ANIMAL SHELTER
ADVISORY BOARD
1 Trophy Wood Drive
Trophy Club, Texas 76262
December 11, 2024 6:30 PM Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM
PUBLIC COMMENT(S)
This is an opportunity for citizens to address the Board/Commission on any matter pursuant
to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.007. The Board/Commission is not permitted to
discuss or take action on any presentations made concerning matters that are not listed on
the agenda. Presentations are limited to matters over which the Board/Commission has
authority. Speakers have up to three (3) minutes or the time limit determined by the
Presiding Officer. Each speaker must have submitted their request to speak by completing
the Speaker’s Form or may email tdixon@trophyclub.org
REGULAR ITEMS
1. Consider approval of the October 2, 2024 minutes.
2. Discussion on shelter partnership agreements with local rescue entities.
3. Review and consider a recommendation to the Town Council for an ordinance of the
Town of Trophy Club amending Appendix A “Fee Schedule,” Article A1.000 “General
Provisions,” Section A1.006 “Animal Control,” Subsection (a) “Impound Fee,” of the Code
of Ordinances.
4. Receive an update on impounds and pet registrations year-to-date. (Brian Hall, Animal
Control Officer)
ADJOURN
The Board/Commission may convene into executive session to discuss posted items as
allowed by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 through 551.076 and Section
551.087.
Notice is hereby given that a quorum of the Town of Trophy Club Town Council may be in
attendance at this meeting. The Town Council will not deliberate or take any action.
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CERTIFICATION
I do hereby certify that the Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the Town Hall
for the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, in a place convenient and readily accessible to the general
public at all times on the following date and time: December 6, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. and said
Notice of Meeting was also posted concurrently on the Town’s website in accordance with
Texas Government Code Ch. 551 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled time of said meeting.
/s/ Brian Hall
Brian Hall, Animal Shelter Manager
If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special needs,
please contact the Town Secretary’s Office at 6822372900, 48 hours in advance, and
reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you.
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ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD
COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: December 11, 2024
FROM: Brian Hall, Animal Control Officer
AGENDA ITEM: Consider approval of the October 2, 2024 minutes.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: The Animal Shelter Advisory Board met on October 2, 2024.
BOARD REVIEW/CITIZEN FEEDBACK: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this agenda item.
LEGAL REVIEW: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Minutes 10.02.2024
ACTIONS/OPTIONS:
Staff recommends the board approve the October 2, 2024, Animal Shelter Advisory Board
meeting minutes.
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MINUTES FROM REGULAR SESSION ANIMAL SHELTER BOARD FOR THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB LOCATION: 1 TROPHY WOOD DRIVE, TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS Wednesday October 2, 2024 at 6:30 P.M. The Animal Shelter Board for the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, met in a Regular
Session on June 12, 2024. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town
and was open to the public.
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§ Regular Session 2.Consider approval of the June 12, 2024 ASAB Minutes. A motion was made by London to approve the minutes; A second was made by Deanna; motion passed unanimously.CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM Susan Edstrom called the meeting to order and announced a quorum at 6:30 pm.CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS Citizens are allowed four (4) minutes to address the Board regarding an item over which
the Board has policy or oversight authority as provided by Texas law, the ethics order; or
other policy order. Each speaker must complete the Speaker's Form that includes the
topic to be presented.STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DENTON AND TARRANT BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Susan Edstrom: Chair/Animal Welfare Rep.
Brian Hall: Animal Shelter Operations
Bobby Tillman: Municipal Officer
Deanna Polner: Resident
London Wilson: Resident
Note Dr. Brooke Bemis was absent
Guests: Chief Patrick Arata
Town Manager Brandon Wright
Town Secretary Tammy Dixon
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Brian_Hall Board Member Susan Edstrom Chair3.Consider acceptance of the Texas Department of State Health Services InspectionReport.A motion was made by Bobby to accept the inspection; A second was made by Brian; motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMeeting was adjourned at 7:45pm by Susan Edstrom1. Board Training (Brandon Wright, Town Manager, and Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary)(NOTE: Done out of original order to accommodate Town Manager) Board completed Training session.4. Receive update on impounds and pet registrations year-to-date. Officer Hall gave his detailed report.5. Review and consider a recommendation to the Town Council for an ordinance of theTown of Trophy Club amending Chapter 2 “Animal Control,” Article 2.02 “Impoundment,”Section 2.02.001 “Generally,” Subsection (c) “Disposition of Unclaimed Animals” toprovide for forfeiture; and amending Appendix A “Fee Schedule,” Article A1.000 “GeneralProvisions,” Section A1.006 “Animal Control,” Subsection (a) “Impound Fee,” of the Codeof Ordinances. After thorough discussion, board decided to table this item until more research can be done to see what verbiage, if any, other towns use. London made a motion to table; A second was made by Deanna; motion passed unanimously. Also board decided to separate the "disposition" and "fee schedule" so they can be discussed independently. 6. Discuss the upcoming Pet Fest event. Discussed event.Page 5 of 13
ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD
COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: December 11, 2024
FROM: Brian Hall, Animal Control Officer
AGENDA ITEM: Discussion on shelter partnership agreements with local rescue entities.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: Discuss forming a partnership with rescue entities to increase
adoptions.
BOARD REVIEW/CITIZEN FEEDBACK: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this agenda item.
LEGAL REVIEW: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
None
ACTIONS/OPTIONS:
This agenda item is being presented for discussion and input purposes only.
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ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD
COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: December 11, 2024
FROM: Brian Hall, Animal Control Officer
AGENDA ITEM: Review and consider a recommendation to the Town Council for an ordinance
of the Town of Trophy Club amending Appendix A “Fee Schedule,” Article
A1.000 “General Provisions,” Section A1.006 “Animal Control,” Subsection (a)
“Impound Fee,” of the Code of Ordinances.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: The Town Council recently reviewed a proposed ordinance that
included two components: amendments to the fee schedule for animal impoundment and
updates to the Code of Ordinances regarding the disposition of unclaimed animals. The
proposed changes included revising the impoundment fee structure and outlining options for
the disposition of unclaimed animals. The Town Council deferred the item, requesting that a
policy be drafted and reviewed by the Animal Shelter Advisory Board (ASAB).
The ASAB has since reviewed the policy and tabled further discussion on the item. However,
the Board seeks to move forward with a new proposed ordinance focused solely on amending
the fee schedule for animal impoundment, leaving updates to the disposition of unclaimed
animals for future consideration.
Background on Fee Amendment: For many years, the Trophy Club's impound fee for pet
owners to reclaim their pets has been set at $10. The Animal Shelter Advisory Board recently
reviewed the need to increase this fee, particularly for repeat offenders, to enhance the animal
control officer's ability to enforce regulations and engage with pet owners more effectively.
After evaluating models from Keller and Flower Mound, the Board unanimously voted to
recommend adopting the Flower Mound model. Under this model, fees to redeem an
impounded animal start at $25 for the first offense and increase by $10 for subsequent
offenses within a 12-month period, with a maximum fee of $65 per occurrence. An additional
$8 per day boarding fee will apply, along with a $10 per day fee if the animal has not been
vaccinated for rabies.
BOARD REVIEW/CITIZEN FEEDBACK: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: Increasing impound fees have a positive impact on fiscal attributes.
LEGAL REVIEW: Town Attorney, Dean Roggia, has reviewed the ordinance as to form and
legality.
ATTACHMENTS:
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1. Draft Ordinance
ACTIONS/OPTIONS:
Staff recommends that the Animal Shelter Advisory Board recommend approval to the Town
Council of an ordinance of the Town of Trophy Club amending Appendix A “Fee Schedule,”
Article A1.000 “General Provisions,” Section A1.006 “Animal Control,” Subsection (a) “Impound
Fee,” of the Code of Ordinances.
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TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-xx
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS,
AMENDING APPENDIX A “FEE SCHEDULE,” ARTICLE A1.000
“GENERAL PROVISIONS,” SECTION A1.006 “ANIMAL CONTROL,”
SUBSECTION (A) “IMPOUND FEE,” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS; PROVIDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY
NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00)
FOR EACH OFFENSE AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE
DEEMED COMMITTED EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH A
VIOLATION OCCURS OR CONTINUES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town of Trophy Club, Texas (the “Town”) is a home rule municipality
acting under its charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas
Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club (“the Town Council”), under
Chapter 826 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, has the legal authority and power to adopt and
amend ordinances that regulate animals and impoundment fees within the Town’s incorporated
limits; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has previously adopted regulations governing the
impoundment of animals and impoundment fees in the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Trophy Club Animal Shelter Advisory Board (the “Board”) has
recommended certain revisions to Appendix A, Fee Schedule, regarding Impound Fees of the Code
of Ordinances, Town of Trophy Club, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Board’s recommendations were presented in an open and properly
noticed meeting of the Town Council on XXXX, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds and determines that the Board’s recommended
revisions to Appendix A are reasonable and necessary for the protection of the public’s health,
safety, and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, THAT:
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ORDINANCE NO.2024-XX PAGE 2
SECTION 1.
INCORPORATION OF PREMISES
The above and foregoing premises are true and correct and are incorporated herein and
made a part hereof for all purposes.
SECTION 2.
The Code of Ordinances, Town of Trophy Club, Texas, Appendix A, “Fee Schedule,”
Article A1.000 “General Provisions,” Section A1.006 “Animal Control,” Subsection (a) is hereby
amended to read as follows:
“(a) The owner of an impounded domestic animal not under quarantine will pay the
following fees in order to redeem such animal; provided, however, the fees shall be
waived for the first impoundment of an animal fostered by a residential foster owner
upon presentation of documentation that the animal has been placed in the foster care
of the foster owner by a humane society:
(1) First impoundment within one year $25.00
Second impoundment within one year $35.00
Third impoundment within one year $45.00
Fourth impoundment within one year $55.00
Each additional impoundment within one
year of first impoundment $65.00
(2) The term “year” as used in this subsection shall refer to any consecutive twelve (12)
month period.
(3) A boarding charge of $8.00 per day will be added to the above amount before
redemption of the animal.
(4) Any person claiming any animal that has not been vaccinated for rabies as required
by the Texas Administrative Code, title 25, part 1, chapter 169 shall pay the
appropriate impoundment fee, plus $10.00 per day for boarding. Upon release of
the animal, the owner has ten (10) days to provide the animal control officer written
proof signed by a licensed veterinarian that the animal has been vaccinated for
rabies. If the animal control officer has not received written proof of the vaccination
for rabies, the owner is in violation of Chapter 2 “Animal Control” and subject to
the penalties prescribed in Section 2.01.002.”
SECTION 3.
CUMULATIVE
This Ordinance shall be cumulative of all other provisions of ordinances of the Town,
except where the provisions of this Ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such
ordinances, in which event, the conflicting provisions of such ordinances are hereby repealed.
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ORDINANCE NO.2024-XX PAGE 3
SECTION 4.
SEVERABILITY
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Town Council that the phrases, clauses,
sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this Ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause,
sentence, paragraph, or section of this Ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid
judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect
any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this Ordinance, since
the same would have been enacted by the Town Council without the incorporation in this
Ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
SECTION 5.
PENALTY
It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this Ordinance, and any
person violating or failing to comply with any provision hereof shall be fined, upon conviction, in
an amount not less than One Dollar ($1.00) nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), and
a separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation occurs or
continues.
SECTION 6.
SAVINGS
All rights and remedies of the Town are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the
ordinances of the Town that have accrued at the time of the effective date of this Ordinance; and,
as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending
in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this Ordinance, but may be
prosecuted until final disposition by the courts.
SECTION 7.
PUBLICATION
The Town Secretary of the Town of Trophy Club is hereby directed to publish the caption
and penalty clause of this Ordinance as required by Section 3.16 of the Town’s Charter.
SECTION 8.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall become effective from and after its date of adoption and publication
as provided by law, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS ________ DAY OF ______, 2025.
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ORDINANCE NO.2024-XX PAGE 4
Jeannette Tiffany, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Dean Roggia, Town Attorney
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ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD
COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: December 11, 2024
FROM: Brian Hall, Animal Control Officer
AGENDA ITEM: Receive an update on impounds and pet registrations year-to-date. (Brian
Hall, Animal Control Officer)
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: Shelter Impounds and Pet Registraitons Year-to-date:
Total Impounds 20
Total Reclaim by Owner 15
Total Adopted 1
Total Sent to Rescue 4
Total Pet Registrations 35
BOARD REVIEW/CITIZEN FEEDBACK: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this agenda item.
LEGAL REVIEW: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
None
ACTIONS/OPTIONS:
This agenda item is being presented for discussion and input purposes only.
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