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ANIMAL CONTROL CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
August 12, 2020 - 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers 400 East Military, Fremont NE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER. The meeting of the Animal Control Citizen Advisory Board was
called to order and it was stated that a copy of the open meeting law is posted continually for public
inspection located near the entrance door by the agendas.
ROLL CALL. Roll call showed members Platt, Kempenar, Kracl, Shanahan, Stewart, and Homan
present. Members Eaton and Pence were absent.
1. Dispense with and approve July 29, 2020 Animal Control Citizens Advisory Board
Minutes. Moved by Platt seconded by Kempenar to approve the minutes. Voting Yea:
Platt, Kempenar, Kracl, Shanahan, Stewart, Homan. Motion carried.
2. Subcommittee reports
A. Property/Budget/Management/contract Subcommittee-Danielle Lead of committee.
Moved by Kracl seconded by Kempenar to approve items 2A(a) to 2A(h). Voting Yea:
Platt, Kempenar, Kracl, Shanahan, Stewart, Homan. Motion carried.
a. Subcommittee has no findings of violation of the property that would have an impact
on the current agreement between the city and DCHS
b. Subcommittee would like approval to ask DCHS board of Directors, if they provide
oversite and or review the monthly report turned in from the Executive Director
c. Subcommittee would like approval to ask the city and DCHS if a quality report is
turned in quarterly and if reviewed/reviewed by who
d. Subcommittee would like approval to ask DCHs and the City for the procedure and
verification procedure is followed on 24 hour pick up of strays and with this how is
the public notified
e. Subcommittee would like to request a copy of the proposal given to the city and city
council when awarded the contract
f. Subcommittee would like to request a copy of the E-verification and or proof
verification is ran on all employees (current employees)

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g. Sub Committee would like to know how is the compliance office listed in exhibit B
h. Subcommittee is meeting again on August 18th @ 6:00
B. Email/investigation/concerns and comments subcommittee (no report received). No
action was taken.
3. Martha Bang to speak on the topic of her experience with animal care that she encountered
as a past board member with DCHS as it relates to the animal Contract (no more than 5
minutes). The board listened to the speaker, no action was taken.
4. Amanda Comstock to speak on the topic of animal care as a past employee of DCHS as it
relates to the animal control contract (no more than 5 minutes). The board listened to the
speaker, no action was taken.
5. Dr. Grant Little from Arlington Vet Hospital to speak about animal care as it relates to the
animal contract (no more than 5 minutes). The board listened to the speaker; no action was
taken.
6. Alexis Winter to speak about experience with DCHS as it relates to the animal contract (no
more than 5 minutes). The board listened to the speaker; no action was taken.
7. Kassi Construck to speak about experience with DCHS as it relates to the animal contract
(no more than 5 minutes). The board listened to the speaker; no action was taken.
8. Public comment. The board listened to comments from the public; no action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT. Motion made by Kracl, seconded by Stewart to adjourn; time: 7:26 PM. Voting
Yea: Platt, Kempenar, Stewart, Kracl, Shanahan, Homan. Motion carried.
APPROVED AND ACCEPTED AS THE OFFICIAL COPY OF THE FREMONT, NEBRASKA
REGULAR ANIMAL CONTROL CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARD FOR AUGUST 12, 2020.
Chairperson Secretary