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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-01-15 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD JANUARY 15, 2009 ITEM 1 — CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board was called to order by Chairman Leon Hogg at 11:06 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 Watson Clyde Cullum Staff Support: Ron Young, Larry James, J. T. Ackerman & Cynthia Daniel Citizen Attendance: None ITEM 2 - REVIEW AND APPROVE:MINUTES FROM MEETING OF NOVEMBER 20, 2008 Chairman Hogg asked if there were any questions regarding the minutes of November 20, 2008. Dr. Maas made a motion to approve the Minutes of November 20, 2008 with some minor corrections. Item 8, Paragraph 2, Page 3 - add Medical to American Veterinary Association — s/b (AVMA); Item 8, Paragraph 8, Page 3 - add the word medical in front of waiver — s/b medical waiver; Item 9, Page 4, Paragraph 1 - change Larry to Richard — s/b Richard Boatright. Also, change Michelle's last name from Benton to Watson. Michelle Watson seconded the motion. Motion approved. ITEM 3 - STAFF REPORT Clyde reported that shelter staff cleared out the birds from the stockroom and bird proofed it. Ron asked about animal food donations for the shelter. Clyde said donations are down. Wal-Mart is not donating to Euless anymore; since the store is in Bedford they are donating to the Bedford shelter. Target won't donate to Euless because it is not a "no kill" shelter. Petsmart does not want to donate. Citizens still donate . Dr. Maas suggested requesting donations of food and cat litter on the city's website. Michelle suggested asking the Bedford shelter to share their Wal-Mart donations with the Euless ASAB Meeting Minutes January 15, 2009 Page 2 shelter. She also offered to put a notice up at the Colleyville Police Department requesting donations for food for the Euless shelter. ITEM 4 - SHELTER STATISTICS REPORT Ron commented that adoptions are down from last year at this time. More animals are being dumped or surrendered because of the economy. Calls for service staying about the same. Dr. Maas made a comment about the part-time kennel tech being gone and the position being frozen. She is concerned about the shelter being understaffed. Clyde said the level of service hasn't decreased because one of the Public Works staff, Ernest Torez, is dividing his time between Public Works and the Shelter. He works half a day at the shelter and the other half at the Public Works facility. ITEM 5 - REVIEW FY09 BUDGET REQUESTS Dr. Maas asked again that a full-time kennel tech position be requested for the next budget year. One of the new trucks is here to look at. ITEM 6 - DOG PARK REPORT Ron said he talked to Ray McDonald and was told the operation was working well; may have had one incident that he knows of. He has had requests for more shade and amenities. Parks Department will be planting some trees and may get some more picnic tables. Overall, Ray is pleased with how the park is operating. ITEM 7 -ANIMAL REGISTRATION REPORT Larry said it is on the Statistic Report. Dr. Maas asked if staff had found out anything about proof of rabies vaccination on getting animals registered online. The registration form asks who your veterinarian is and rabies tag number. Dr. Maas asked if staff is calling to verify the rabies information. City is not requiring proof of rabies vaccination to register. There have been 411 animals registered between March 30th and October 28, 2008 which includes walk-ins and online registration. Chairman Hogg will see about getting more information online. Michelle asked if the ordinance required proof of vaccination with registration. ASAB Meeting Minutes January 15, 2009 • Page 3 ITEM 8 — POOPER SCOOPER ORDINANCE REPORT Ron reported that he talked to Ray McDonald about the ordinance. Ray said the parks that have stations with waste disposal bags was working well. Most people who take their dogs to the parks are being responsible. The problem they have is that they are constantly replacing the bags because kids take them. Ray is pleased with the ordinance. Ron and Chaiman Hogg both commented that they see people picking up after their dogs in their neighborhoods. ITEM 9 —VACCINATION PROTOCOL FOR ANIMALS AT SHELTER Shelter staff stopped vaccinating incoming animals a couple of months ago after parvo problem. Now use foam solution that works well against parvo. Staff can't vaccinate until after three days when the animal becomes theirs. Clyde corrected Richard's statement from the last meeting. Clyde said they don't vaccinate at the shelter anymore, it is done at the veterinarian's office that does the spaying/neutering . ITEM 10 - BOARD MEMBERS OR CITIZENS REQUESTS OF ITEMS OF INTEREST TO BE ADDRESSED BY STAFF AND/OR PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS Board discussed dates for the rest of the year's meetings. Approved April 16th for the next meeting. Ron reminded members that Advisory Board is only required to meet three times per year. Dr. Maas requested that they schedule four meetings and plan to meet all four times. July 16th and October 15th are the other tentative dates for 2009; will adjust if needed. Ron said the Boards and Commissions Dinner has been set for Monday, February 23rd, at 6:30 P.M. at the Texas Star Raven's Grille. Chairman Hogg said the city council may move the Dinner from November to February for all future Dinners. Ron reminded Board members that Dog Daze will be coming up before long. Staff will begin to work out layout for next one. Plan to have it in the pavilion at the Public Works facility. Ron mentioned that he has not heard anything else from Mrs. Little since the last meeting and Chairman Hogg said he hadn't heard from his neighbor either. Ron mentioned complaint about resident who maintains a couple of bee hives in a neighborhood and the next door neighbor who complained about them. The city doesn't have anything in our ordinances against them and that the state aviary specialist has inspected the hives. ASAB Meeting Minutes January 15, 2009 • Page 4 ITEM 10 -ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 11:38 A.M. APPROVED: 4- By: C airman Leon Ho•:- ATTEST: By: b a/14-'(-R-7 Cy is Daniel Administrative Assistant