AS 2014-08-05ANIMAL SERVICES BOARD
MEETING NOTES
DATE: August 5t", 2014
TIME: 5:43 PM
LOCATION: Coppell Animal Services building, 821 S. Coppell Rd., Coppell, Tx.
75019
Item 1: Call meeting to order
Meeting called to order at 5:43 PM. Members in attendance include: Robert Smith, AS Manger,
Garfield Reid, Grace Adamson and Linda Pate -Ulmer. Acting as secretary is Nina Williams.
Item 2: Questions and Discussion from the Board
Robert opened the meeting stating the new dog kennel doors had been approved and were
installed. Waiting for approval from budget is the renovation of the animal control office to be
converted to a locker room with bathroom and shower, three office cubicles and conference
room on front of building including a new desk in lobby area. Also in discussion is how well the
Rescue Groups have been in helping us find homes for our difficult dogs and also for our stray
dog that came in going to have pups any day. The group came right away for mam-ma and 10
pups for a foster home. Animal Services face book was mentioned how good it's been in
posting our available animals, donations in need and trapping policy with the heat index. The
board also inquired how the dog park was doing and of any complaints. Robert mentioned the
Parks department handled those situations but we would be involved in an animal bite on
human at the park.
Next Board meeting is scheduled for September 9t" 2014 but subject to change.
Item 3: Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 6:00 PM
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Robert Smith, Animal Services Manager
Linda Pate -Ulmer, Board Chair