IACS Advisory Board Meeting

Animal Services Advisory Board

Urban Animals

Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024
6:00 p.m. EST

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2600 S Harding St, Indianapolis, Indiana 46221 Indianapolis, IN 46221 (Directions)

Animal Care Services

Monthly meeting of the Indianapolis Animal Care Services Advisory board.

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Edited and summarized by the Indianapolis - IN Documenters Team

Note-taking by Lauren Holton

Regular meeting of the Indianapolis Animal Care Services advisory board.

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Live reporting by Breone Dupree

Regular meeting of the Indianapolis Animal Care Services Advisory Board

Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine

Hi everyone, I’ll be live tweeting the IACS Advisory Board Meeting at 6:00pm for #IndyDocumenters. Media Partners: @indydocumenters @mirrorindy

04:54 PM Dec 17, 2024 CST

Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 2/19

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy You can find the meeting agenda here: indy.gov/activity/india…

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@indydocumenters @mirrorindy The link to the stream: indy.gov/activity/tv2-l…

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@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Meeting Start: 6:00 PM I. Introductions & II. Approval of November Meeting Minutes

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@indydocumenters @mirrorindy III. Agency Reports a. Field Operations b. Kennel and Foster Statistics c. Community Outreach and Volunteer d. Staffing Updates

Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 7/19

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy 557 animals were served in 1 way or another from adoption to euthanasia.

Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 8/19

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Stray appointments are a point of importance. Every 30 minutes there's a booking for a stray appointment. Staffing and capacity are concerns.

Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 9/19

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Kennel and Foster Statistics discussion

Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 10/19

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Community Outreach and Volunteer Statistics w/a discussion on social media engagement

Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 11/19

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Staffing Updates Medical staff is still the greatest need. An enforcement manager is pending hire. 2 enforcement officers are still vacant.

Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 12/19

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy IV. Old Business January 2026 is the new shelter completion timeframe. The ground breaking on construction has occurred.

Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 13/19

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Strategic Plan and Old Business

Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 14/19

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Volunteer subcommittee meeting update

Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 15/19

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Colleen Walker, Public Information Officer gives insight into what she wants to do in her new role.

Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 16/19

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Freedom of information Act requests are around 2-3 per week per Walker. Education on the new ordinance and chipping your dogs will be a future endeavor.

Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 17/19

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Backyard breeding, chipping, and unaltered dog registry are 3 key animal warfare ordinances.

Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 18/19

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy It's important to update your contact information connected to the microchip to stay easily accessible in case your dog gets picked up.

Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 19/19

@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Public comments and board responses on an euthanasia plan and spaying and neutering cats. Also, Chris Roberson gives update on the new agency and announces Kelly Diamond, Deputy Director, as Board Chair for 2025. Meeting Adjourned: 6:50 PM

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Animal Services Advisory Board

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The Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) Advisory Board identifies problems and needs of animal care services in the city, suggest answers to and recommend solutions to these needs and problems, and educate the public regarding the care and ownership of animals.

2024 Committee members

Christopher Roberson, member
Danielle Hynes, community member
Taryn Condon, member
Brett Kruger, member
Madison Weintraut, member
Abbey Brands, ex-officio

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