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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD
JANUARY 24, 2008
ITEM 1 — CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board was called to order by Chairman
Leon Hogg at 10:10 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.
Michelle Benton
Clyde Cullum
Staff Support: Ron Young, Larry James, J. T. Ackerman & Cynthia Daniel •
ITEM 2 - REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM MEETING OF OCTOBER
25, 2007
Chairman Hogg asked if there were any questions regarding the minutes of
October 25, 2007. Dr. Maas made a motion to approve the Minutes of October
25, 2007. Clyde Cullum seconded the motion. Motion approved.
ITEM 3 — STAFF REPORT (UPDATE ON DOG PARK)
Ron Young reported that a construction contract was advertised and awarded,
park will be located in Bear Creek Park on Bear Creek Parkway, had a
preconstruction meeting with contractor, working out permit issues with Building
Inspections, and should start construction in the next week or so. Public
Works/Engineering will assist the Parks Department to complete construction. It
will be one big enclosure with cross fence to separate large and small dogs areas
with 2 separate entrances and wash areas with double gates. Original plan was
to have two parks — one on the east side & one on the west side of Bear Creek
Parkway. The owners of the apartment complex located on the east side of
Bear Creek Parkway declined to give the city an easement or use of part of their
property for park. City still plans to talk to apartment complex on west side of
Bear Creek Parkway to use some of their property for expansion.
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ITEM 4 — SHELTER STATISTICS REPORT
Number of animals picked up held constant. Feral cats are being broken out on
report. Euthanasias are mostly feral animals that can't be adopted. Animal bites
are staying the same — may not be being reported.
ITEM 5 — FY'09 BUDGET PROCESS
Ron said that March 6th is the '08 Budget Kickoff and that the he will submit a
request for a full-time kennel technician.
Dr. Maas said that she noticed the the dog kennals have been cold lately and a
heater may be needed. Some cage doors and gates are getting a little "ratty"
and snagging clothes and may need replaced. Also that the vent is rusted and
the back door where dogs are let out is rusting out needs and needs replaced.
Ron and Clyde said these are maintenance issues and have been turned in.
Ron requested that Larry James be given a list of capital items and maintenance
items.
Chairman Hogg asked Larry and Clyde about the request for new chasis to go on
trucks that have lifts to hoist large animals in and out of cages. They are after
market products.
ITEM 6 — DOG DAZE PLAINNING
May 10th is the date set for Dog Daze event. Ron asked Larry to have Betsy put
notice in the Euless Today Magazine and the city's website to advertise event.
Event will be at the new Public Works facility.
ITEM 7 — BOARD MEMBERS OR CITIZENS REQUESTS OF ITEMS OF
INTEREST TO BE ADDRESSED BY STAFF AND/OR PLACED ON FUTURE
AGENDAS
Ron distributed memo for proposed quarterly meetings for '08. Next meeting will
be in April.
Ron said there is a townhall meeting tonight.
Discussed a letter received from resident of Morrisdale regarding disappearance
of her cats and request to investigate poisoning of neighborhood cats. The City
Manager or Mayor are preparing a letter to respond to her.
Ron said that the re-roofing of the animal shelter and fire station buildings will
probably start next week.
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Dr. Maas asked the status of dog registration ordinance. Ron will check with
Deputy City Manager and report back at next meeting.
Ron reported on Merced lawsuit. The city won the federal part of the lawsuit but
there is a portion still pending.
ITEM 8 - ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 11:35 A.M.
APPROVED:
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Ch irman Leon Ho, /
ATTEST:
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Cyn' is Daniel
Administrative Assistant