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Home My WebLink About2013-01-17 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD JANUARY 17, 2013 ITEM 1 — CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board was called to order by Chairman Dr. Gayla Maas at 11:04 A.M. at the City of Euless Animal Shelter, 1517 Westpark Way, Euless, Texas 76040. The following members were in attendance: Gayla Maas, D.V.M. Leon Hogg Michelle Watson (arrived late) JT Ackerman Staff Support: Ron Young, Larry James, & Cynthia Daniel Citizen Attendance: None ITEM 2 — REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM MEETING OF JULY 19, 2012 Chairman Maas asked if there were any questions regarding the minutes of July 19, 2012. Chairman Maas entertained motion to accept. Leon Hogg made a motion to approve the Minutes of July 19, 2012. JT Ackerman seconded the motion. Motion approved. ITEM 3 — ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chairman Maas entertained motion to elect officers. JT made a motion to keep the officers as they are presently. Leon Hogg seconded the motion. Motion approved. ITEM 4— 2013 MEETING DATES Distributed memorandum from Ron Young listing the tentative dates for the 2013 meetings which are the normal dates — third Thursday of January, April, July and October. Chairman Maas asked if there were any conflicts with the dates. Chairman Maas entertained motion to accept these dates. Leon made a motion to approve and JT seconded the motion. Motion approved. Ron commented that the dates could be changed if there is a conflict. ASAB Meeting Minutes January 17, 2013 Page 2 ITEM 5 - STAFF REPORT— SHELTER OPERATIONS JT mentioned that Animal Control Officer, Kenny Spargur's dad passed away last Sunday. One of our employees that recently went through some of the training to be an Animal Control Officer misunderstood when the test would be administered and missed the testing date. He will be getting back into the program. ITEM 6 - SHELTER STATISTICS REPORT Chairman Maas commented that overall numbers are down on animals picked up, fewer released to owners and fewer adopted, more euthanatized which were feral cats. Larry said domestic cats don't get euthanatized. Bites were up in third quarter of 2012, animals in the shelter appear to be consistent from one quarter to next and from one year to the next. Last quarter of 2012 euthanasias were down, more animals were picked up, cats and dogs adopted was up, animal bites were down for last quarter of last year.. JT noted that the animals picked up were mostly wildlife. Chairman Maas commented that one quarter to the next, appear to be a yearly trend. ITEM 7 — DOG DAZE EVENT REPORT Chairman Maas recommended Saturday, May 11, 2013, - second Saturday in May. Chairman Maas said she has been in contact with the AKC about having a microchip clinic at the Dog Daze Event. AKC would provide the publicity for it and would help the shelter purchase cheap microchips. She should know by the April board meeting if the clinic will be possible. If the AKC sponsors the clinic, the chips will cost between $15 and $20 —that's with the owner filling out the paperwork. The micro chipping would cost between $40 and $50 without the AKC's sponsorship. The time for Dog Daze will stay the same — 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., vaccinations will be available at reduced prices. Chairman Maas will give the shelter staff a list of vaccination prices once she knows what her costs are. Ron will notify Betsy Deck so she can put on city's calendar. ITEM 8 —SHELTER FACILITY REPORT Discussed condition of the shelter. Chairman Maas noted that the crown molding was coming loose in some places. Purchase of dog wash tub that was discussed at last meeting was put on hold. Hot and cold water was plumbed into dog runs using water hoses. Need to paint and install some eye hooks for holding the dogs and something to hold the hoses. Staff will do the work. Chairman Maas will check on the cost of purchasing a plastic wash tub that would work for bathing small dogs. It sits on a pedestal and requires no plumbing. Larry reported that the gate at the dog park has been replaced. ASAB Meeting Minutes January 17, 2013 Page 3 ITEM 9 — BOARD MEMBERS OR CITIZENS REQUESTS OF ITEMS TO BE ADDRESSED BY STAFF AND/OR PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS Chairman Maas asked if there were any other items to be addressed at next meeting. Ron asked when the State Health Inspection date is for this year. Do not know a day yet. Inspections are for the safety of the animals and people and for the comfort of the animals. ITEM 10 — SHELTER WALK-THRU Board Members and City staff walked through the facility and Larry James made notes on any items that needed to be repaired or replaced. ITEM 11 —ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 11:32 A.M. APPROVED: Chairman C!:yla , D.V.M. ATTEST: By: Cy hia Daniel Administrative Secretary Animal Service Quarterly OCT NOV DEC OCT NOV DEC Animals Picked Up 2012 Total 2011 Total Wildlife 66 32 30 39 28 12 Dogs 35 20 35 32 25 30 Cats 30 32 17 26 32 24 Total 131 84 82 297 97 85 66 248 Animals Released Dogs to Owners 1 4 7 13 7 6 Cats to Owners 0 3 0 2 1 2 Total 1 7 7 15 15 8 8 31 Animals Adopted Dogs Adopted 16 24 20 13 14 16 Cats Adopted 4 5 6 7 4 12 Total 20 29 26 75 20 18 28 66 Animals Euthanized Wild Life 2 0 1 0 2 0 Dogs 6 6 3 17 4 8 Feral cats 24 24 13 17 23 14 32 30 17 79 34 29 22 85 Dead Animals Removed 36 20 29 33 22 20 Total 36 20 29 85 33 22 20 75 Animal Bites Wildlife 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dogs 4 6 1 5 4 6 Cats 0 1 0 0 0 2 Total 4 7 1 12 5 4 8 17 Citations Issued 1 3 1 0 1 1 Total 1 3 1 5 0 1 1 2 Calls For Service 244 156 139 177 156 111 Total 244 156 139 539 177 156 111 444 Animals in Shelter Wild Life 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dogs 35 20 35 32 25 30 Cats 30 32 17 26 32 24 Total 65 52 52 169 58 57 54 169