HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-07-21 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD
JULY 21, 2014
ITEM 1 — CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board was called to order by Hal Cranor in
Chairman Maas' absence at 3:58 P.M. at the City of Euless Public Works Facility, 1513
Westpark Way, Euless, Texas 76040.
The following members were in attendance:
Perry Bynum
Hal Cranor
Michelle Watson
Staff Support: James Whitt, Kenny Spargur, Larry James, & Cynthia Daniel
Guests: Juanita Francisco & Leah Sees from the Trinity High School GAP Club
ITEM 2 — INTRODUCE NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Hal Cranor, Director of Public Works, introduced himself and Council Member Perry
Bynum as the new Animal Shelter Advisory Board members who are taking the places
of JT Ackerman and former Council Member Leon Hogg, respectively.
ITEM 3 — REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM MEETING OF APRIL 17, 2014
Hal asked if there were any comments or questions regarding the minutes of April 17,
2014. Hal entertained a motion to accept. Perry made a motion to approve the Minutes
of April 17, 2014. Michelle seconded the motion. Motion approved.
ITEM 4— STAFF REPORT — SHELTER OPERATIONS
Larry reported that all the continuing education hours (CEUs) are done and the
DEA Certificate is on its way in the mail.
ITEM 5 — SHELTER STATISTIC REPORT
Larry distributed a revised statistic report. Hal commented that the number of animals
picked up is down by one third (1/3) compared to same time last year. Larry said the
number of feral cats will start going up this month. Adoptions stayed about the same.
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Discussed issue of a poodle adoption. Hal got a call from the grandson of a lady who
believed the city had fostered a poodle that was hers that she had been looking for
since January. She thought we picked it up and GAP had fostered it out to people who
wouldn't let her see the dog to see if it was her dog. Staff met them at the shelter. After
looking at pictures and talking, it was determined that her lost dog was a female poodle
and she lost it in Hurst and the dog she thought was hers was a male and it was owner
surrendered to the shelter and then was adopted out. It had also been adopted out of
the shelter two years ago. The lady still wanted to see the dog to have closure.
Euthanasias are less and shelter population is down. Larry and Hal gave credit to the
GAP Club.
ITEM 6 — DOG DAZE EVENT
Hal updated Perry on the Dog Daze Event since it had been five to six years since he
last attended one. Hal said there has been discussion on combining Dog Daze with the
Trinity GAP Club's shelter fundraiser which is also held in May at Trinity High School as
there is some crossover. He said staff will look at statistics to compare who is coming
Cr to Dog Daze and who is coming to GAP's event, compare the services provided, and
the costs, and whether or not we really need both events and then will make a
recommendation.
Larry said Chairman Maas has the statistics on the number of people attending and the
number of dogs vaccinated. Larry estimated that there were about 200-300 people
there and probably 1,000 to 2,000 people attended the GAP Club event at Trinity High
School. Larry said Dr. Maas can't get her vaccinations costs down to compete with
GAP's prices as explained at the last meeting.
Michelle suggested that an Animal Control officer have a booth set up at the next GAP
Club event. Larry said that they do have an officer attend GAP's fundraiser events.
ITEM 7 — SHELTER FACILITY REPORT
Larry reported that painters were at the shelter painting today. The dog and cat run
areas have been done and they should be finished with painting this weekend.
ITEM 8 — ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Tabled election of officers until staff talks to Chairman Maas to see if she will be able to
attend future meetings.
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ITEM 9 — BOARD MEMBERS OR CITIZENS REQUESTS OF ITEMS TO BE
ADDRESSED BY STAFF AND/OR PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS
Councilman Perry introduced himself and said he would play a support role for the
animal shelter.
Guests complimented Larry James and the other officers at the shelter.
Hal also remarked that he has had positive comments on the shelter staff and said he
appreciates the GAP Club's help.
Hal asked if there were any other comments.
Discussed rescue of a kitten stuck in a drain pipe at the Auto Zone Store.
ITEM 10 — SHELTER WALK-THRU
Shelter walk-thru postponed until next meeting.
ITEM 11 — ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 P.M.
APPROVED:
By:
Chairman Gayla Maas, D.V.M.
ATTEST:
By:
Cynthia Daniel
Administrative Secretary