HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-03-16 FINAL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD
March 16, 2022
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 11:28 A.M. at the City of Euless
Public Works Building, 1513 Westpark Way, Euless, Texas 76040
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:
Asst. Director of Public Works Major Jones
Animal Control Supervisor Larry Atkinson
Administrative Secretary Debbie Latour
Barbara Brown — Mid-Cities Community Cats
ITEM 2 — REVIEW & APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 20, 2021
Director Cranor asked if there were any comments or questions regarding the minutes of
October 20, 2021.With no questions or comments, the minutes were accepted as written.
ITEM 3 — UPDATE ON GAP
Supervisor Atkinson reported that GAP held an adoption events at the Pet Supermarket
in Colleyville - offering Christmas photos - raising $500 in addition to 2 adoptions and 1
dog placed in foster care. GAP participated in the National Pet Adoption Event at
PetSmart, raising$36 and adopting out 1 animal, offering Valentines photos, raising $120,
placing 1 dog in foster and adopting out another dog. They also held an event at the Lazy
Dog, raising $127. GAP has also received a donation from Treetops School International
which included $400 in cash, food, and toys.
ITEM 4— QUARTERLY REPORT
ACO Supervisor Atkinson reported that he, ACO Shelton, and ACO Kraft have recently
completed the CEUs required for recertification. Supervisor Atkinson reported that there
are 2 new certifications by Cy Luschen and Stacy Rodriguez-Duke. He also reported that
ACO Shelton has completed 2 out of the 3 classes required to be a Certified Cruelty
Investigator by the State of Texas. Council Member Price as if there were many
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opportunities that they received cruelty calls. Supervisor Atkinson indicated that there
were not.
ITEM 5 — SHELTER/ FACILITY UPDATE
Supervisor Atkins indicated that they have put in a request for a generator at the shelter
in order to maintain electricity at the facility during severe weather events. He also
reported that the animal shelter had a monkey surrendered that was transported to a
refuge in San Antonio.
ITEM 6 —QUESTIONS / COMMENTS
Director Cranor asked if there were any question or comments. Council Member Price
inquired about the complaint in the quarterly report about too many animals. Supervisor
Atkinson indicated that this is typically a result of a resident complaint. Director Cranor
mentioned that there is a consideration to adjust the animal shelter hours and suggested
that they bring it before Mayor & Council. Barbara Brown stated that they appreciate the
animal shelter referring individuals to Mid-Cities Community Cats. Director Cranor asked
if there were any more questions or comments and there were none.
ITEM 7 —ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 11:51 A.M.
APPROVED: AT EST:
By:
Hal ranor Debbie L4tour
Director of Public Works and Engineering Administrative Secretary
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