Animal Shelter Advisory Board

Meetings

  • At least three times a year

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Members

Position Member Term Ends Contact Information
1 - Veterinarian
 Dr. Susan Read - Chairperson September 30, 2024  
2 - Municipal Official         
Police Supervisor of Animal Control Permanent  
3 - Animal Control Supervisor
 Animal Control Supervisor
 Permanent  
4 - Animal Welfare Organization Chris Chenevert September 30, 2023  
5 - General Public
 Karen Killian September 30, 2024  
Staff Liaison Todd Murphree, Deputy Police Chief N/A Email Todd Murphree
Phone: 817-952-2481
Council Liaison
 Steve Farco, Place 5 N/A Email Steve Farco

Membership

The Animal Shelter Advisory Board Consists of 5 members as follows:

  • 1 licensed veterinarian
  • 1 municipal official
  • 1 person whose duties include the daily operation of the Animal Shelter
  • 1 representative from an animal welfare organization
  • 1 representative from the general public

The veterinarian member shall either be a resident of the city, operate a veterinarian business within the city, or conduct veterinarian services within the city. Except for the municipal employees, all members serve 2-year terms.


Purpose

The Animal Shelter Advisory Board shall have the power and duties as set forth in the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances Section 18-25, Section 18-84 and Section 18-187, and as the City Council may from time to time impose upon the board.