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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-11-04 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD November 4, 2004 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 Wespark Way, Euless, Texas 76040. The following members were in attendance: Leon Hogg Gayla Maas, D.V.M. Clyde Cullum Staff Support: Ron Young, Larry James, Chris Barker, Cynthia Daniel Guest: Tammy Hawley, Former ASAB Member Michele Benton, City of Colleyville Animal Control Officer and New ASAB Member Aaron Carter, Haltom City Interim Animal Control Director ITEM 2 — REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM MEETING OF AUGUST 26, 2004 Leon Hogg asked if there were any questions regarding the minutes of August 26, 2004. Leon entertained the motion for approval of the Minutes of August 26, 2004. Dr. Maas made the motion and Clyde seconded the motion. Motion approved. ITEM 3 —Pooper Scooper Ordinance Chris Barker updated the Board members. Presentations have been made twice to the City Council and they are receptive to adopting an ordinance. Council discussed how detailed to make the new ordinance. City staff will work with the Deputy City Manager to come up with an ordinance that will be enforceable. Clyde and Chris researched other cities' ordinances and noticed most are vague and are limited to dogs. Euless' ordinance will not be limited to dogs. Board discussed the possibility of providing baggie posts in the parks. Chris and Clyde will see if there are funds/grants available to pay for disposable bag posts in parks. The ASAB Meeting Minutes Page 2 November 4, 2004 Parks Department is willing to support a Pooper Scooper Ordinance and would post signs in the parks. Chris said the owner of the Doggie Day Care business has offered to donate a baggie station to be placed in the new Preserve at McCormick Park. Several suggestions were discussed for providing baggies at the parks, such as asking the Eagle Scouts to make baggie holders as a project. Leon entertained a motion for the Board to support the Pooper Scooper ordinance and recommend on to the council. Dr. Maas made the motion and Clyde seconded the motion. Motion approved. ITEM 4—Noisy Animal Ordinance Board discussed the need to revise city's Barking Dog Ordinance to be a Noisy Animal Ordinance. Chris stated that the changes are mostly modeled after the City of Hurst's ordinance. Ordinance would include animals that bark, howl, whine, crow, cackle or make any noise excessively and continuously. It also cross references the general noise ordinance which talks about an unreasonably loud, disturbing, or unnecessary noise. Leon entertained the motion for the Board to take the proposed Noisy Animal Ordinance to council. Dr. Maas made the motion and Clyde seconded the motion. Motion approved. ITEM 5—Adoptions Using a Credit Card Animal Shelter is now accepting credits cards and has had four animals adopted in the last ten days using a credit card. ITEM 6—Customer Service Report The Quarterly Customer Service Report for July through August was distributed. Clyde stated that the new adoption program is working well. Revenue from citations is down. Fewer citations and warrants are being issued for not getting adopted animals spayed or neutered since this is done before the animal is released to new owner. ITEM 7—Board Members or Citizens Requests of Items of Interest to be Addressed by Staff and/or Placed on Future Agendas Clyde and Leon gave an update on the citations issued to Mr. Symonds. Mr. Symonds has paid his court costs and come into compliance. ASAB Meeting Minutes Page 3 November 4, 2004 Ron noted that the incinerator has not been used in last 7-8 months. Explained to guests that shelter uses the services of All Paws Go To Heaven for disposing of animals. For the next Board meeting, staff will work on getting the Pooper Scooper and Noisy Animal Ordinances updated and passed. Ron mentioned that the Boards and Commission Dinner is November 15th Explained to guests the adoption fees and what is included in the fee. ITEM 8—Adjourn Leon asked if there was other business to be considered by the Board. There being none, Leon entertained the motion to adjourn. Dr. Maas made the motion and Clyde seconded it. The vote was unanimous. The meeting was adjourned at 11:32 a.m. APPROVED: 4 By: ' Leon Hogg • ATTEST: �7 By: C4 4C J-3a4{A Cynthia Daniel Administrative Assistant