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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-08-31 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD AUGUST 31, 2006 ITEM 1 — CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board was called to order by Leon Hogg at 11:13 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: Ron Young, Larry James, Cynthia Daniel Visitors: John Bianchi (Harwood Oaks Animal Clinic) ITEM 2 - REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM MEETING OF APRIL 27, 2006 Leon asked that a draft of the minutes of the Board meetings be given to councilmembers as soon as possible after the meetings from now on. Leon Hogg asked if there were any questions regarding the minutes of February 23, 2006. Dr. Maas said the statement that there are only 4 dog parks in the nation is incorrect. Statement should be corrected to say there are four dog parks in Tarrant County instead of four in the nation. Leon Hogg entertained a motion for approval of the Minutes of February 23, 2006. Dr. Maas made a motion that they be approved with that one correction. Clyde Cullum seconded the motion. Motion approved. ITEM 3 — DOG DAZE REPORT: Larry James distributed copies of shelter's report. Shelter raised $858.00 from dog shaves & food donations for the Injured Animal Fund and registered 28 dogs. Approximately 500 people in attendance. Dr. Maas distributed copies of her report. 242 dogs vaccinated, 77 heartworm tests were performed, 151 dogs received heartworm preventions, 47 dogs received first rabies vaccination which includes those that had it had been three ASAB Meeting Minutes August 31, 2006 Page 2 years since last vaccination, 15 dogs received general deworming in addition to the 77 that received the heartworm prevention which includes general deworming, and performed other services. ITEM 4— REVISIT ANNUAL VERSUS 3-YEAR RABIES VACCINATIONS Ron Young asked Board to address the annual vs. 3-year vaccination required by the City. He was asked to respond to a citizen's concern who had spoken to a councilmember. The citizen was concerned that pets could be over vaccinated if veterinarians give a 3-year vaccination and the pet has to be vaccinated every year per City ordinance. Dr. Maas said some vet clinics are going back to the one year vaccine in order to get clients to bring their pets in for heartworm checks. She would not object to changing from a yearly rabies vaccination to every two years. Dr. Maas still prefers yearly rabies vaccinations otherwise some people may forget when the shots are due. She said an animal could be issued a waiver depending on the individual circumstnaces/health issues of the animal. She has not seen an overvaccinated animal to her knowledge. Board agreed not to change the one year rabies vaccination policy. Mr. Bianchi stated that cities differ in their vaccination policy. It has become a patchwork in Tarrant County. ITEM 5 — OLD BUSINESS — MANDATORY REGISTRATIONS Ron and Clyde said city staff leans toward making registration voluntary. Dr. Maas suggested making it mandatory but not enforce it unless animal control officers respond to a complaint call and dog is in violation of city code/ordinance, then the officers can ask to see the animal's registration papers. Clyde suggested that officers could take registration forms with them on calls and allow owners of the complaint animal to fill them out and give them a tag instead of requiring owner to come to shelter to fill out registration papers. Leon would prefer ordinance making registration mandatory but not fully enforce it. Staff will work on a model ordinance to present at the next Board meeting. ITEM 6 - OLD BUSINESS — FORMAL AGREEMENT WITH "ALL PAWS" • Shelter does not have a formal agreement with "All Paws". Ron said they are planning to move to a larger building. Next year's budget will have a new line item expesne account number for animal disposal. City's internal auditor thinks ASAB Meeting Minutes August 31, 2006 Page 3 shelter should have an annual agreement. Staff will try to prepare an agreement to present at next Board meeting. Clyde said there is another type of disposal service available. A garbage service will pick up animal carcus and take to a landfill. The Board did not approve of that type of service. ITEM 7 - CUSTOMER SERVICE REPORT Larry distributed the Customer Service Report. Ron commented that animals picked up has increased compared to last year except for wildlife. The renovation of the old Sutherlands building has displaced the cats that have been using it as a haven. Dr. Maas commented that euthanasia was up from last year. Ron said the internal audit shows the animal control operations to be in pretty good shape. One of auditor's recommendation is to reconcile some of the numbers on how we report. Some of the numbers didn't add up on the Customer Service Reports. ITEM 8 - BOARD MEMBERS OR CITIZENS REQUESTS OF ITEMS OF INTEREST TO BE ADDRESSED BY STAFF AND/OR PLACED ON FUTURE Discussed Leon's memo regarding the TML Legislative meeting he will be attending September 8th in Austin and items to be discussed — one of which is Animal Control Officer certification. New shelter employee, Chad Latham, was introduced. Ron asked Board members if they will stay on the Board next year. Appointments will be made before September 30, 2006. Guest, John Bianchi introduced himself. Came by shelter about a month ago to donate towels & blankets and was asked by Larry James if his clinic would be interested in providing the spay/neuter services for the animal shelter. The shelter has had complaints about the current provider. Shelter is considering finding a new provider. Mr. Bianchi distributed copies of his proposal for services for the Board to consider. His clinic's fees for spay/neuter services would increase the adoption fees $40-$55. Ron will talk to City's Purchasing Agent and will look at fee ordinance which would need to amended for any price increase. Leon recommended getting with Purchasing Department and be ready to change clinics. ASAB Meeting Minutes August 31, 2006 Page 4 Leon requested that the October 26th ASAB meeting be changed to November 2"d He will be out of town attending a TML meeting . ITEM 9 - 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 12:10 P.M. APPROVED: 7 By:L �L'�i f Le.n Hogg /I ATTEST: By: rip , ay/44 j Cy / is Daniel Administrative Assistant