HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-25FINAL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD
March 25,2026
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 alll:34 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
Dr. Susan Read
City Council Member Eddie Price
City of Grapevine Animal Services Coordinator Madeline Oliver
Staff Members Present:
Assistant City Manager Lawrence Bryant
Public Works Manager Alan Knapp
AS Foreman Jodan Shelton
Administrative Assistant ll Debbie Latour
ITEM 2 - REVIEW & APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FROM JUNE
Director Jones asked if there were any comments or questions regarding the minutes of
September 9, 2025. With no questions or comments, the minutes were accepted as
written.
ITEM 3 - UPDATE ON GAP
AS Foreman Shelton reported that GAP has held a few adoption events and will be having
their "Bark-A-Thon" on 4118.
ITEM4-STAFFREPORT
o Operations:
AS Foreman Shelton reported that new employee, ASO Michelle Watson, has
completed her Basic Animal Officer and Euthanasia training, ASP Preciado is
close to completing his Texas Certified Abuse Training, and ASO Jared Kraft has
renewed his euthanasia license. Animal Services has scheduled a few community
outreach events such as a presentation the week of Marth 30th at the Senior Center
about backyard chickens, the Senior Center Health Fair on 4110, a dog bite
presentation at Wilshire Elementary on 4115, and Arbor Daze on 4125.
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o Facilities:
AS Foreman Shelton reported that Animal Services hopes to move into their new
facility by the end of April. Dr. Read inquired about the delay and its cause. AS
Foreman Shelton stated that they are waiting for the glass fronts, the kennels, and
computers. Council Member Price as if they have an expected date to move in. AS
Foreman Shelton stated that they hope to be in the new facility by mid-April.
ITEM 5 - QUESTIONS / COMMENTS
Director Jones offered a tour of the new facility immediately after the meeting for those
whose schedules allowed. With no further questions or comments, the meeting
concluded.
ITEM 7 - ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned al ll:47 A.M.
ATIEST:
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of Public Works and Engineering
APPROVED:
Debbie Latour
Administrative Secretary
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