HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-04-19 FINAL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD
APRIL 19, 2017
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 11:37 A.M. at the City of Euless
Public Works Facility, 1513 Westpark Way, Euless, Texas 76040.
The following members were in attendance:
Dr. Susan Read
Council Member Perry Bynum
Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor
Staff Members Present:
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker
Facilities Foreman Kenny Spargur
Animal Control Officer Joclan Shelton
Administrative Secretary Debbie Latour
ITEM 2 — REVIEW & APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Director Cranor asked if there were any comments or questions regarding the minutes of
November 9, 2016, With no questions or comments, the minutes were accepted as
written.
ITEM 3 — STATUS UPDATES FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
Director Cranor gave a status update on 1 item from the previous meeting minutes:
1. City of Bedford Animal Control Officer Kenneth Horn has left the City of Bedford
and resigned his position on the Animal Shelter Advisory Board, His
replacement will be presented to Mayor & Council on 4/25, with an action item
for the Council at the following City Council meeting.
ITEM 4— UPDATE ON GAP
Foreman Spargur reported the following GAP activities:Adoption event was held at Martin
Methodist Craft Fair where 2 dogs were adopted. Students at South Euless Elementary
held a collection contest organized by Corinna Cruz, the 4'h grade writing club sponsor,
and were able to collect donated pet supplies. Jessica King, a student involved in GAP,
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coordinated with students at Messenger College Christian School to have some of their
students work at the shelter,
Foreman Spargur also reported that Gap has the following activities scheduled: a Walk-
A-Thon on 4/22 from 10am —2pm at Trinity High School, a dog wash event on 7/15 from
11 am-1 pm at the Viridian Artisan Market in Arlington, and a Pet Fair on 9/30 from 10am-
2pm at Trinity High School.
ITEM 5 — SHELTER FACILITY UPDATE
Foreman Spargur reported that Dr. Read performed a shelter evaluation, with the shelter
earning an A+ score. The small break room area has been converted into a "greeting
area" and shelter staff is looking at obtaining more appropriate furniture for the space.
Madyson McGarry, daughter of City employee, held a fund raiser to collect toys and
supplies for the Animal Shelter.
A quote has been received and work will be starting on an addition to the dog play area
at the shelter. There is a plan to also get water run to the area and install a concrete pad
in order to wash the dogs in addition to other improvements to the dog park area of the
shelter.
2017 "Clear The Shelter" is July 291h through August 1911. Adoption fees will be waived
on August 19".
ITEM 6 — QUARTERLY REPORT
Foreman Spargur reported the following for the ls' Quarter 2017 (Jan-Feb-Mar):
0 There were 205 animals picked up this quarter. This included dogs, cats,
and wildlife.
• 26 dogs and cats were returned to their owners.
0 84 dogs and cats adopted through GAP or rescue
• 6 dogs and cats adopted through the Euless Animal Shelter
0 7 euthanized wild life, feral cats and dogs
• 66 dead animals picked up
• 471 service calls. Service calls have increased due to the revised
operational procedures that are in place.
ITEM 8 — QUESTIONS / COMMENTS
Director Cranor asked for a proposed date for the July meeting, Councilman Bynum
suggested either July 12th or July 26th. After a brief discussion, July 261h was decided on
as a tentative date.
ITEM 9 — ADJOURN
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The meeting was adjourned at 12:09 P.M.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
By: B
Hal Cranor Debbie Lat ur
Director of Public Works and Engineering Administrative Secretary
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