Link to the ASAB county website page: https://www.mymanatee.org/government/government-information/advisory-boards/advisory-board-detail/animal-services-advisory-board
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Purpose
The Animal Services Advisory Board (ASAB) is an advisory body established to provide thoughtful advice and recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on policy and operational questions related to animal services and welfare. The ASAB accepts referrals from the Board or County Administration, reviews policies/procedures, develops community coordination proposals, assists with public education on responsible pet ownership, and makes recommendations on funding and operations for the County’s animal services functions. It operates in an advisory capacity only and has no self-assigning authority or decision-making power.
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Detailed Information – Animal Services Advisory Board Meeting AI Summaries & Transcript links:
August 12, 2026 https://sh.summary.ai/9ZYLcOCE
June 17, 2026 https://sh.summary.ai/wxivYlVZ
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ASAB Meetings Items of Interest
August 12, 2026 Motions & Requests
Motion to Reconsider Shade Structure Funding
Make a motion to ask the Board of County Commissioners to reconsider their denial of the $1.5 million funding for permanent shade structures and noise mitigation materials, and to reconsider funding allocation to keep those funds available for staffing
Request Budget Presentation
Make a motion to request that a staff member provide a brief presentation to the board to help members better understand the animal services budget, including funding sources, amounts, and projections.
Schedule Tours of Adoption Center
Coordinate and schedule individual 15 to 30 minute tours of the Bishop Adoption Center for board members before it opens to the public to better understand the facility layout and conditions
Distribute Agenda Item Submission Link
Send out a survey link to board members to help prioritize agenda item submissions and streamline the process, ensuring clarity and reducing confusion. Chair Add Liaison to Communication List
Add Johanna to the communication list to receive data and updates, and coordinate with her to send information to board members promptly.
June 17, 2026 Organizational Meeting Overview
- Organizational meeting held; elections completed: Dina elected chair; Kim Bruner elected vice-chair (voice/count vote across nine members).
- Board is advisory-only under Resolution R-26-006 (adopted Feb 17, 2026); it provides recommendations to BOCC and county administration but cannot direct staff or implement policy independently.
- Early operational items agreed: public awareness (anti-tethering) campaign approved, staff to provide detailed budget / CIP info at next meeting, and staff to research possibility of meeting more frequently than quarterly.
Manatee Shelter Watch 