HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-07-15 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD
July 15, 2010
ITEM 1 — CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board was called to order by Chairman Dr. Gayla
Maas at 11:03 A.M. at the City of Euless Animal Control Shelter, 1517 Westpark Way, Euless,
Texas 76040.
The following members were in attendance:
Gayla Maas, D.V.M.
Leon Hogg
Michelle Watson
Clyde Cullum
Staff Support: Ron Young, Richard Boatright & Cynthia Daniel
Citizen Attendance: None
ITEM 2 - REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM MEETING OF APRIL 22, 2010
Chairman Maas asked if there were any questions regarding the minutes of April 22, 2010.
Leon Hogg made a motion to approve the Minutes of April 22, 2010. Michelle Watson seconded
the motion. Motion approved.
ITEM 3 - STAFF REPORT — SHELTER OPERATIONS, FEE ORDINANCE CHANGES,
SHELTER SOFTWARE, SHELTER HOURS
Ron Young stated that the daily impoundment fee was raised to $15 per day and a "Dead
Animal" fee that was not being used was removed from the fee ordinance. Michelle stated that
Colleyville charges a fee for removing dead animals or refers citizens to All Paws Go To Heaven
for removal of dead animals. Richard Boatright said that Euless Animal Control staff also refers
citizens to All Paws Go To Heaven for removal of dead animals. Mr. Hogg stated that the
Council passed everything the ASAB had talked about. Shelter staff is working with the vendor
of the new software program. Richard stated the staff is doing well with it and likes the software.
Some fees were changed using the Shelter Pro software.
Ron stated that the City Manager discussed the Shelter's budget for next year. City may adjust
some hours. May close the shelter on Mondays and extend the hours on Tuesdays through
Saturdays. Shelter would still be open 40 hours per week. An Animal Control Officer would be
on call on Mondays.
Chairman Maas stated that the Shelter was short handed from 4-6 p.m. when some people want
to come to the shelter after work to claim their animal or look at the ones that are available for
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adoption. Sometimes they may find the shelter closed while the officers on duty are out on a
call. She would like the shelter to stay open during that time by having another person there to
cover the desk while officers are out on calls rather than extending the hours on Tuesdays
through Saturdays and closing on Mondays. The current shelter hours are Monday through
Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ITEM 4 - SHELTER STATISTICS REPORT
Ron commented that the economy may be affecting the shelter statistics. Comparing last year
to this year for the same quarter, fewer animals were picked up, fewer releases to owners,
adoptions are up, euthanasias and bites are down.
ITEM 5 — DOG DAZE REPORT
Chairman Maas noted that attendance was down 12% this year over previous years; and that
notices about the event were not included in water bills this year. A notice was in the Euless
Today magazine. She sent out reminder cards to clients but some people did not receive them.
There wasn't a table set up to allow people to register their pets with the City; they were told to
register online but some people no longer have internet service to save money. Chairman Maas
would like registration to be made available at next year's event. Michelle offered to sit at a
table and do the paper work to register animals next year. Chairman Maas vaccinated over 250
dogs but she had been doing over 300 in the years past.
There were a few complaints about not having groomers available. Discussed reasons why it is
difficult to get groomers to participate even though the City pays them. It was decided not to
provide grooming services at future Dog Daze events.
Chairman Maas said that the set up worked, i.e., lines and parking.
ITEM 6 - SET TENTATIVE DATES FOR FUTURE ASAB MEETINGS
Ron asked the Board members if they wanted to have a fourth meeting this year since the
required three meetings had been met. Leon made a motion to have the fourth meeting in
October. All members in favor. The next meeting will be held the third Thursday in October.
Chairman Maas requested that there be more than seven days notice given if a meeting is
cancelled. Leon said that if there is not a quorum, then it may not be possible to give more than
seven days notice.
Board will set next year's tentative meeting schedule at the October meeting.
Michelle mentioned that she has a new ticket writer that she is trying out and asked if the Board
members have an interest in her showing it to them at the next meeting.
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ITEM 7 — BOARD MEMBERS OR CITIZENS REQUEST OF ITEMS OF INTEREST TO BE
ADDRESSED BY STAFF AND/OR PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS
Ron mentioned that at the last meeting, G.A.P. Club sponsors requested a fenced in area to
work with the dogs. He requested that they be contacted to make sure they still want the fenced
area and noted that a tree in the area would need to be trimmed up. Sponsors will be contacted
when school starts. Richard commented that they still want an area to bathe the animals in with
access to warm water. A hose can be hooked up to run from a sink faucet to bathing area.
Leon said that he will not be asking for anything for the Animal Shelter at this Council budget
retreat. Ron said that remodeling plans for the Animal Shelter are still anticipated, however,
funding is not yet available.
ITEM 8 - INSPECTION OF SHELTER FACILITY
Chairman Maas commented that she goes through the Shelter about every six weeks checking
on staff and looking for items that need to be fixed or replaced. She makes note of the items so
they can be addressed as an agenda item at the Board meetings.
Board members and staff stopped meeting to inspect the facility. It was noted that the wall in
the room where the dog runs are and the walls in the reception area could use a new coat of
paint.
ITEM 9 - ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 11:49 A.M.
APPROVED:
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Chairman Ga . M: .s D.V.M.
ATTEST:
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Cyn is Daniel
Administrative Assistant