HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-09-19 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD
September 19, 2002
Item 1 —CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board was called to order by Chairman, Leon
Hogg, at 11:05 a.m. at the 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
Staff Support: Gary McKamie, Chris Barker, Ron Young, Larry James, and Cynthia
Daniel
Visitors: Tammy Stanley and Conna Sanner
Item 2 — REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM MEETING OF JUNE 20,
2002.
Leon Hogg asked if there were any questions or additions to the minutes of June 20,
2002. Gayla Maas clarified a statement regarding Item 4 — Update on New Vaccine
Program. Sentence 4 should say"Gayla Maas stated that there is a new vaccine program
that includes a heart-worm test." She also stated that there is no vaccine for heartworms.
The cost of a heartworm test would be $5 per dog.
After discussion, a motion was made by Leon Hogg to entertain approval. Clyde Cullum
seconded motion and the amended minutes were approved by a vote of 3 ayes and 0 nays.
Item 3—DISCUSS SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAM
Clyde Cullum presented pricing information from several vets regarding costs they would
charge the City of Euless to spay/neuter animals adopted from the shelter.
Clyde Culum went over the current procedure, and explained that approximately 10 out
of 50 people who adopt don't comply with voucher system now.
ASAB Minutes of September 19, 2002
After table-wide discussion, the following decisions were voted on:
The spay/neuter fee should be collected up front.
City staff will transport animal to veterinarian's office to be altered and the people
adopting animal will pick animal up at the vet's office after the surgery.
Leon Hogg made a motion that spay/neuter fees will be collected up front and animal will
be altered before leaving shelter. Motion carried by a vote of 3 ayes and 0 nays.
Item 4—DISCUSS ANIMAL SHELTER ARTWORK
Discussed mural that is being painted on back wall of the shelter. Thanked Conna Sanner
for painting it.
Ron Young asked if there were future upgrades or improvements to the building that need
to be considered for this spring.
New cage doors in dog areas were requested. Larry James would like to get away from
using chain link doors. Gayla Maas to check to see what could be used in its place.
Discussed putting shelter on five-year budget plan. Consider possibility new animal
shelter be built next to new public works building.
Would like non-skid paint on floors (Clyde is working with Facility Maintenance to
change).
Item 5—DISCUSS REPLACEMENT OF TAMMY HAWLEY
Stated that it is a requirement that applicant for Shelter Advisory Board must be a
member of an animal rescue group.
City Council will consider applicants to replace Tammy Hawley.
Open Discussion
Clyde Cullum told group that the City's shelter will be participating with the City of
Bedford and other shelters and rescue groups for a pet adoption day September 21st at the
Bedford Post Office on Harwood Road from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Euless' shelter
will have eight cats there for adoption.
Larry James has spoken to the Manager of Krogers about holding an adoption day in the
Kroger parking lot in the future.
Clyde Cullum has called several cities to see if they require pet registration. Many cities
have dropped mandatory registration and others don't enforce their policy.
ASAB Minutes of September 19, 2002
Discussed whether or not Euless has a policy regarding unspayed animals that are picked
up. Euless has no policy. Owner must pay impoundment fee and will get a citation if
animal is picked up more than twice.
Gary McKamie will talk to city attorney, Bob McFarland, Tuesday night at council
meeting regarding a policy or need for an ordinance — second time unspayed animal is
picked up owner won't get it back.
Item 5—ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 a.m.
APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
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Cynthia Daniel
Administrative Assistant