HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-03-14 FINAL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD
March 14, 2018
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 11:32 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
City Council Member Perry Bynum
Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor
Bedford Animal Control Officer Scott Cepak
Staff Members Present:
Assistant Director of Public Works James Whitt
Facilities Foreman Kenny Spargur
Animal Control Officer Jodan Shelton
Administrative Secretary Debbie Latour
Guests Present.-
Sandra
resent:Sandra Bitz — Mid-Cities Community Cats
Jennifer Saldana — Mid-Cities Community Cats
Cindy Ferguson — Mid-Cities Community Cats
ITEM 2 — REVIEW & APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Director Cranor asked if there were any comments or questions regarding the minutes of
November 15, 2017. With no questions or comments, the minutes were accepted as
written.
ITEM 3 — UPDATE ON GAP
ACO Shelton reported the following GAP activities; Adoption even held on 1/20 at
Hollywood Feed in Colleyville; a cat only adoption event at the Pet Supermarket on N
Tarrant, and a spotted dog adoption event at Hollywood Feed in Colleyville. They will be
having a Paws & Cars fundraiser at Bob Eden Park on 4/18 from 2-6pm. The Gap Walk-
A-Thon is scheduled on 4/28 at10am at Trinity High School where they will be offering
microchipping and various other services.
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ITEM 4— QUARTERLY REPORT
Composite of quarterly calls for service were distributed along with case statistics per
species. These are district patrols, which include any noise complaints. Calls for service
were 625, an increase from 566 during the same time period last year. Specifics of the
case statistics were discussed including an increase of calls regarding skunks, and traps
set. Director Cranor asked if there were any questions pertaining to the quarterly report.
No questions were indicated.
ITEM 5 — SHELTER / FACILITY UPDATE
ACO Shelton reported that a kindergarten class from Treetops School had a fundraiser
and brought in $197, pet food, and various cat toys. The lock on the quarantine area door
has been replaced and a new half door has been installed for the walk through area. ACO
Shelton also introduced 4 new/updated forms to include; 1( quarantine form in case of a
dog bite; 2) agreement & liability waiver in cases of housing a non-impounded animal due
to extenuating circumstances; 3) impound of a vicious animal (City of Euless deems
vicious or due to a citizen complaint); 4) animal trapping guidelines and release
agreement.
ITEM 6 — QUESTIONS / COMMENTS
Director Cranor reported that a replacement for Council Member Bynum will be joining us
for the next meeting. Ms. Jennifer Saldana from Mid-Cities Community Cats gave an
update to include; they have implemented a pilot program at Knob Hill Mobile Home Park
that has produced, so far, the TNR of 27 cats. She also reported that City-wide since
January 2018, they have been able to assist more than 50 cats. Ms. Saldana asked if
there were any questions regarding their TNR (trap, neuter, release) methods.
ITEM 7 — ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 A.M.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Hal Cranor Debbie Latour
Director of Public Works and Engineering Administrative Secretary
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