HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-04-16 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD
APRIL 16, 2009
ITEM 1 — CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board was called to order by Chairman Leon
Hogg at 11:04 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, J. T. Ackerman & Cynthia Daniel
Citizen Attendance: None
ITEM 2 - REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM MEETING OF JANUARY 15,
2009
Chairman Hogg asked if there were any questions regarding the minutes of January 15,
2009. Dr. Maas made a motion to approve the Minutes of January 15, 2009. Clyde
seconded the motion. Motion approved.
ITEM 3 - STAFF REPORT — SHELTER OPERATIONS, FY10 BUDGET REQUESTS
Ron Young said that the FY10 Budget included a request for a full-time kennel tech
position.
Ron asked if the shelter operation had any maintenance item requests that needed to
be addressed. Larry James said no. Ron said there was nothing in the FY10 Budget
for shelter maintenance but the Five Year Facility Plan includes remodeling.
It was noted that all the trucks are in service.
ITEM 4 - SHELTER STATISTICS REPORT
Dr. Maas commented that for the same quarter this year compared to the same quarter
last year that there is an increase in the number of calls for service which helps support
the need for a full-time kennel tech position. Ron commented that compared to same
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time last year adoptions are up, animals released back to owners is up, but animals
picked up is up and euthanasias are down. Ron ageed that calls for service is up
significantly compared to last year. Larry James commented that requests for
registration forms is included in the number of calls the shelter received.
Chairman Hogg said that the online registration form will be changed to include a line to
put veterinarian information.
ITEM 5 — DOG DAZE
Dr. Maas said the time and the prices for vaccinations are wrong in the Euless Today
magazine. The magazine lists the time as 9 AM to 1 PM but it was supposed to be 8
AM to 12 PM and that the prices listed for vaccinations was from three years ago. Dr.
Maas will give Larry the correct prices which will be posted at the event along with the
magazine page of incorrect prices. Chairman Hogg and Ron will ask Betsy to post the
correct times and vaccination prices on the City's website and cabletv channel. Staff
will need to make sure that the correct prices are published next year as Dr. Maas'
costs for vaccines can change.
Dr. Maas gave almost 300 rabies shots at last year's event. She also mentioned
receiving some hot checks last year but had collected on most of them. Discussed
whether to change to cash only and not accept checks. Dr. Maas said she would
continue to accept checks.
Larry said there will be two groomers there and three more available that he can call if
needed.
Clyde said he will plan for about 300 hot dogs. Ernest from Public Works will be there
early to help Dr. Maas set up.
ITEM 6 - BOARD MEMBERS OR CITIZENS REQUESTS OF ITEMS OF INTEREST
TO BE ADDRESSED BY STAFF AND/OR PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS
Larry said there will be a fundraiser for the shelter the weekend after Dog Daze at
Trinity High School sponsored by the Girl's Awareness Program. Staff will see if info on
event can be put on the City's website and cabletv channel. Shelter will have animals
there available for adoption.
Board discussed whether to hold a meeting in July. Dr. Maas requested that the July
meeting be held so that we make sure the three required meetings per year is met and
then the Board can cancel the last scheduled meeting for the year if it is not needed.
Dr. Maas requested that the Board address the issues with some animals at large,
predominantly cats running loose in neighborhoods. What can be done about trapped
cats being turned in to animal shelter and then being returned to owners who release
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them back outside and they can go into neighbors yards that don't want them in their
yard. Chairman Hogg asked what is in the ordinance about being picked up a second
time. Larry said the fine goes up every time the animal is picked up and the owner has
to sign for the cat to be released. Then the animal shelter can issue citations.
ITEM 7 - ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 A.M.
APPROVED: -
By:A
C airman Leon Ho4 /
ATTEST:
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CyntR is Daniel
Administrative Assistant