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Animal Services Advisory Board

Link: Animal Services | Pet Adoption | Agendas

The term of Office: Three years
Meeting Schedule: Quarterly
Responsible for Board:  Megan Gray

Position Board Member Nominating Entity Term Expiration
1 Kristine Rockey Veterinarian 2026
2 Jeana Bellinger Municipal Official 2026
3 Megan Gray Shelter Manager 2026
4 Carol Doersom Animal Welfare 2026
5 Sharon Guelker Volunteer 2025
6 Erin Christian Citizen 2025
7 Lori Sladek Citizen 2025


Terms expire December 31 of the member's designated term expiration.

The purpose of the board is to review and recommend procedures for the care and maintenance of animal shelter facilities and impounded animals to insure compliance with state law; and to periodically review the city animal control ordinances and make recommendations for revisions. State law requires that the board meet at least three (3) times a year.

At least five (5) members who reside in Washington County are appointed to three-year terms by the City Council.  All terms expire in December of the appropriate calendar year.   When suitable applicants are available, the Committee should be comprised of at least one (1) licensed veterinarian, one (1) county or municipal official, one (1) person whose duties include the daily operation of an animal shelter, one (1) representative from an animal welfare organization, and one (1) citizen.

The Committee’s authority is advisory and all actions taken will be presented to the City Council for approval before any action.


Agendas, Packets, Minutes

2024 - Reinstated

10/08/24 Agenda Packet
08/06/24 NO QUORUM Agenda Packet
05/07/24 Agenda Packet Minutes
04/23/24 Agenda Packet Minutes
2022- Suspended

04/22/22 Agenda Packet
2019

11/15/19 Packet
07/12/19 Agenda Packet
05/17/19 Agenda Packet Minutes