HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-09-12 FINAL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD
September 12, 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 Eddie Price
Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor
Bedford Animal Control Officer Scott Cepak
Staff Members Present:
Assistant Director of Public Works James Whitt
Animal Control Officer Jodan Shelton
Administrative Secretary Debbie Latour
Guests Present:
Becky Wise - Mid-Cities Community Cats
Barbara and Guest — 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
June 13, 2018. With no questions or comments, the minutes were accepted as written.
ITEM 3 — UPDATE ON GAP
GAP will be holding a Pet Fair on 9/29 from 10:00am — 2:00 pm at Trinity High School.
They will be having a garage sale, various activities and vendors and will be offering low
cost vaccines and micro chipping.
ITEM 4— QUARTERLY REPORT
Composite of quarterly calls for service were distributed along with case statistics per
species. Specifics of the case statistics were discussed including an increase in animals
at large calls and specifically, an explanation of the meaning offence condition and cruelty
/ neglect calls.
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ITEM 5 — SHELTER / FACILITY UPDATE
ACO Shelton reported the following:
• "Clear the Shelter" was held on 8/18 with 13 cats and 11 dogs being adopted.
Discussed regional and national statics for animal adoptions during this national
event.
• A young man donated cat & dog food to the shelter for his 8t" birthday.
• Two Public Works crew members have taken and passed their Basic Animal
Control class.
• Animal Shelter personnel have taken additional training.
• Sun shades have been installed in the dog park area at the shelter.
ITEM 6 — QUESTIONS / COMMENTS
Mid-Cities Community Cats mentioned that the City of Euless does not currently have a
policy on TNVR (trap, neuter, vaccinate, release) and asked if this is something the City
would consider setting up a study in order to see how this type of program impacts the
Shelter. Director Cranor indicated that the City has no plans at this time to do so. Director
Cranor asked if there were any further questions or comments pertaining to the meeting.
No questions were indicated.
ITEM 7 — ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 11:46 A.M.
APPROVED: AT EST:
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By: ON B
Hal Cranor Debbie Latour
Director of Public Works and Engineering Administrative Secretary
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