HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-10-01FINAL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD
October 20, 2021
ITEM 1 — CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Euless Animal Shelter Advisory Board was called to order by
Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor at 11:32 A.M. at the City of Euless
City Hall Building, 201 N. Ector Dr., Euless, Texas 76039
The following members were in attendance:
Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor
Dr. Susan Read
City Council Member Eddie Price
Staff Members Present:
Deputy City Manager Chris Barker
Asst. Director of Public Works Major Jones
Animal Control Officer Jodan Shelton
Administrative Secretary Debbie Latour
ITEM 2 — REVIEW & APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FROM JUNE 16, 2021
Director Cranor asked if there were any comments or questions regarding the minutes of
June 16, 2021. With no questions or comments, the minutes were accepted as written.
ITEM 3 — UPDATE ON GAP
ACO Shelton reported that GAP held an adoption event at the Pet Supermarket in
Colleyville with not adoptions. They also held a yard sale at the Animal Shelter, raising
$1,075. GAP has also received donations from 2 different sources: a young male that
organized a birthday donation event and the Lighthouse Daycare in Viridian collected
donations.
ITEM 4 — QUARTERLY REPORT
Director Cranor asked about the high increase in noise violation and patrol area calls.
ACO Shelton stated that they believe it may be due to an increase in individuals working
from home that would not have previously heard the dog(s) barking. Dr. Read asked if
the dead animal pickups were mostly wildlife and ACO Shelton confirmed that it was.
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ITEM 5 — SHELTER / FACILITY UPDATE
ACO Shelton reported that the dog runs at the shelter have been painted and that sun
shade panels have been added to the gravel area to prevent dogs from jumping / climbing
over the fence and getting out. ACO Shelton also indicated that they are currently getting
prices for turf instead of gravel in the dog area. Director Cranor reported that shelter staff
have requested public access hours be changed. Deputy City Manager Barker requested
that shelter staff survey the surrounding cities for their opening times.
ITEM 6 — QUESTIONS / COMMENTS
Director Cranor asked if there were any question or comments. Council Member Price
asked for the criteria for the fourth Animal Shelter Advisory Board position and Deputy
City Manager Barker explained the criteria required. Director Cranor then asked if there
were any further questions or comments pertaining to the meeting. No questions were
indicated.
ITEM 7 — ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 12:01 P.M.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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By: B
Hal Cranor Debbie L tour
Director of Public Works and Engineering Administrative Secretary
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