HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-11-15 FINAL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD
November 15, 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 11:29 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
Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor
Bedford Animal Control Officer Scott Cepak
Staff Members Present:
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker
Assistant Director of Public Works James Whitt
Facilities Foreman Kenny Spargur
Animal Control Supervisor Larry Atkinson
Administrative Secretary Debbie Latour
ITEM 2 — REVIEW & APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FROM JULY 26, 2016
Director Cranor asked if there were any comments or questions regarding the minutes of
July 26, 2017. With no questions or comments, the minutes were accepted as written.
ITEM 3 — UPDATE ON GAP
Supervisor Atkinson reported the following GAP activities: Pet Fair was held where over
$5,276 were raised. TCAPS saw over 176 animals and vaccinated 137. Great Dane
Rescue participated and microchipped and registered 34 dogs for GAP. Mayor& Council
have requested that Director Cranor present an update on GAP and the Animal Shelter
at their next meeting.
ITEM 4— SHELTER FACILITY UPDATE
Supervisor Atkinson reported that Clear The Shelter was a success. They were able to
adopt out 9 cats and 8 dogs. Additionally, they were able to adopt out 2 GAP foster cats
and 1 GAP foster dog. He reported that twin sister collected donations for their birthday
and brought those to the shelter. Supervisor Atkinson shared that all the improvements
to the shelter; the concrete pad, water service, and landscaping, are complete and shared
photos of the improvements to the Board. He shared the nomination of Ms. Jesica King,
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who has been nominated for Volunteer of the Year for all of her dedication and work done
with and for the Animal Shelter. Director Cranor is to present the nomination to Mayor &
Council.
ITEM 5 — QUARTERLY REPORT
Composite of quarterly calls for service were distributed along with case statistics per
species. These are district patrols which include any complaints about barking dogs.
Intakes and euthanasias were down for cat. Supervisor Atkinson attributed this, in part,
to the assistance of MidCities Community Cats. Supervisor Atkinson report that the intake
of dogs has increased from the same time last year. 16 dogs were euthanized; 11 were
owner release for euthanasia, 1 as a result of injury, and 4 due to temperament issues /
unadoptable status.
ITEM 6 — FOLLOW-UP ON BARKING DOG BROCHURES
Supervisor Atkins reported that 23 letters have been sent to owners since the Barking
Dog Brochures has been utilized. Of those, 1 has been prosecuted and has had a fine
assessed. The second case was reviewed by the Prosecutor, who determined that there
was not enough back-up documentation to prosecute.
ITEM 7 — QUESTIONS / COMMENTS
Director Cranor asked for a proposed dates for the 2018 meetings. Asst. City Manager
Barker suggested scheduling a meeting each quarter to ensure the Board is easily able
to fulfill the requirements of meeting times per calendar year. Tentative dates will be
selected and submitted to the Board for their review. Mr. Barker introduced a draft for City
Policy as it pertains to "priority reservations" of shelter animals. It will exclude prohibited
or vicious animals. Adoption or Rescue Groups must meet 3 criteria; 1) Be an actual
501 C3 Group, 2) Be recognized by Animal Services to be actively engaged, and 3) Be in
good standing with City of Euless Animal Services. Policy is awaiting City Manger's
signature.
ITEM 9 —ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 12:02 P.M.
APPROVED: ATEST:
By: B - 1
Hal Cranor Debbie tour
Director of Public Works and Engineering Administrative Secretary
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