HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-06-20 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD
June 20, 2002
Item 1 - CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board was called to order by Chairman, Leon Hogg, at
10:55 a.m. at City of Euless Animal Control Shelter, 1517 Westpark Way, Euless, Texas 76040.
The following members were in attendance:
Leon Hogg
Gayla Maas, D.V.M
Clyde Cullum
Tammy Hawley
Staff Support: Gary McKamie, Randy Byers, Ron Young, and Kathy Rezin
Item 2 -REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM MEETING OF MARCH 21, 2002.
Leon Hogg asked if there were any questions or additions to the minutes of March 21, 2002. After
discussion, minutes were approved as read.
Item 3 - CODE OF ORDINANCE UPDATE
After table-wide discussion, the following changes to the Ordinance were suggested:
Section 10-131 (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to own or keep any dog, cat or
ferret beyond four months of age...
Change to read: It shall be unlawful for any person to own or keep any dog, cat or
ferret beyond three months of age...
Section 10-131 (b) collar worn about the shoulders or neck of the dog, cat or ferret.
Leave language as above, pending legislative change.
Implement a program that requires all dogs, cats and ferrets to be registered with the City of Euless.
Also, have in place a program for repeat offenders, (no tags, leash, vaccines, etc.), and an incentive
program for residents who have their pets altered and registered. Acquire copies of Fort Worth and
Houston's animal ordinances to review their programs.
The requested changes will require further review and referred back to the city attorney for
approval.
ASAB Minutes of June 20, 2002
Item 4 - UPDATE ON NEW VACCINE PROGRAM
Clyde Cullum updated the board on the vaccine program. The program is running smoothly. The
Animal Services personnel are giving the vaccines and keeping a daily log. Gayla Maas stated that
there is a new vaccine program that includes a heart-worm test. The cost is approximately$5.00 per
dog and may be a better option than the one we are now using.
Board and staff members toured the shelter.
Item 5 - ADJOURN
Leon Hogg asked if there were any additional questions or comments. The meeting was adjourned
at 11:47 a.m.
APPROVED:
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Leon Hogg, hai�j
ATTEST:
By:
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Cynthia Daniel
Acting Administrative Assistant