HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-03-19FINAL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD
March 19,2025
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 11'.28 A.M. at the City of Euless
Animal Shelter (temporary),201W. Euless Blvd., Euless, Texas 76040
The following members were in attendance:
Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones
Doctor Susan Read
City Council Member Eddie Price
Staff Members Present:
City Manager Chris Barker
Deputy City Manager Lawrence Bryant
Assistant Director Public Works Joe Villa
AS Foreman Jodan Shelton
Administrative Secretary Debbie Latour
ITEM 2 - REVIEW & APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 28,2024
Director Jones asked if there were any comments or questions regarding the minutes of
October 28,2024. With no questions or comments, the minutes were accepted as written,
ITEM 3 - UPDATE ON GAP
AS Foreman Shelton reported that GAP held an adoption event at PetSmart on March
22nd and will be holding their annual "Walk-A-Thon" on April 26th,
ITEM4-STAFFREPORT
o Operations:
AS Foreman Shelton reported that ASO Preciado completed his Advanced Animal
Control certificate and the new Animal Services Officer is scheduled to begin work
on April 3'd AS Foreman Shelton also reported that Shelter Cats participated in a
"Spring Fling" at the Senior Center and that during "Read Across America" week,
Shelter Attendant Carrie Mutchie read to students at Wilshire Elementary School.
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. Facilities:
AS Foreman Shelton reported that Animal Services has installed covers over the
dog park area of the temporary shelter. He also reported that the State concluded
their inspection and gave the approval for quarantines at the temporary shelter. ln
cooperation with the City of Grapevine, Euless retains altered cats and those that
are not spayed or neutered are taken by Grapevine Animal Services. AS Foreman
Shelton shared that the construction on the new shelter was going very well and
was currently on schedule.
ITEM 5 - QUESTIONS / COMMENTS
Director Jones asked if there were any questions or comments on the quarterly reports.
Director Jones asked regarding the decrease in the number of patrols and the increase
in wildlife calls. AS Foreman Shelton indicated that the patrols were affected due to the
move to the temporary shelter and wildlife calls had increased due to calls regarding
raccoons in attics. City Manager Barker inquired if there had been an effect on the number
of volunteers since the move to the temporary shelter, AS Foreman indicated that there
had been no effect. Debbie Latour informed the Board that she would be sending out
tentative dates for the remaining 2025 meetings at a later date. There were no further
questions or comments indicated.
ITEM 7 - ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 12:01 P,M.
Debbie Latour
Public Works and Engineering Administrative Secretary
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