HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-09-13FINAL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD
September 13, 2023
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 Major Jones at 2:36 P.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 Major Jones
City Council Member Eddie Price
Hurst Animal Services Supervisor Chris Chenevert
Staff Members Present:
Assistant Director Public Works Joe Villa
ACO Jodan Shelton
Administrative Secretary Debbie Latour
ITEM 2 — REVIEW & APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Director Jones asked if there were any comments or questions regarding the minutes of
June 14, 2023. 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 which one dog was adopted.
Clear The Shelter held August 21st-26th in which 9 cats and 12 dogs were adopted. Gap
will be holding a "Bark in the Park" event on October 15th. On October 14th from 10 a.m.
— 12 p.m., TCAP will be holding a free rabies shot clinic.
Council Member Price asked for clarification on what "calls for service" and "wildlife"
involves. ACO Shelton reported that calls for service would involve calls of loose dogs so
they would increase their patrols in that area and wildlife could include anything from
opossums, raccoons, foxes, or squirrels. Director Jones asked why there may have been
an increase in "animals at large" calls. ACO Shelton stated that they believe it is because
summer is over and the kids are back in school. Council Member Price inquired about the
procedure in handling a noise violation. ACO Shelton indicated that a log is given to the
complainant to record the violations and that log is presented to the court, who decides if
a citation is to issued.
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ITEM 5 — SHELTER / FACILITY UPDATE
ACO Shelton reported that the full-time shelter attendant, Carrie started on June 6.
Director Jones reported that City Council has approved an additional ACO, effective
October 1 along with a new Animal Services truck.
ITEM 6 — QUESTIONS / COMMENTS
Director Jones asked if there were any questions or comments - none were indicated. .
ITEM 7 — ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 2:59 P.M.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
By: B L ,
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ar r ones Debbie Laour
Director of Public Works and Engineering Administrative Secretary
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