ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Regular MeetingEverman, TX · March 22, 2023
Minutes
EVERMAN ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
4:00 PM
1. Meeting called to order at 4:01 pm.
4. Consent Agenda. Minutes were not available for the previous meeting (9-14-22)
5. Citizen’s Comments. None.
6. Discussion Items:
A. Introduce our new ACO. The new ACO is Crystal Fenn.
B. Funding with Kennedale and Forest Hill. Craig Spencer stated Kennedale’s contract has
expired and because we have not had a good relationship with the ACO in Kennedale we will
not be asking to renew the contract. We still have a contract with Edgecliff which will be
renewed.
Forest Hill will be asked to renew. Craig stated that they have been very good with working with
our ACO. The only problem is they only have one ACO officer and they need to hire another
one. This is causing problems with our ACO officer and time away from the shelter. Forest Hill
is good about funding when needed. We will be asking for better funding to help with supplies
etc.
C. New shelter. Craig Spencer has spoken with the owner, Mr. Ken Ward, of the property that
surrounds our shelter. Mr. Ward complained about people dropping off animals after hours and
the noise. They discussed possible getting a gate for the entrance. After more discussions, Mr.
Ward offered to buy the property of the old shelter and help fund a new building at Johnson
Park.
We asked about the plans for a new building. Craig Spencer offered to have Grossman develop
the plans with the assistance of our ACO group. EDC has agreed to pay for the plans. We were
all in agreed to proceed with drawing up plans.
Some discussion about the building. Craig Spencer suggested Rick Fuller who builds steel
building would be something to consider.
D. Condition of current shelter. Crystal, Elisabeth and James all stated the building was over
crowded and has holes in the walls. It is not in good condition. Currently there is 31 dogs and
only 5 or 6 are from Everman citizens. All the rest are from Forest Hill.
E. Current status of supplies. It was stated that currently all the traps are missing. We
currently need small and large traps. Large traps are needed now. The deposit for the small
traps is $80.00 and the large traps are $250.00. Crystal was asked to make a list of the
supplies that are needed.
We have a box car for the food to be stored in and are looking at another for the supplies.
F. Current need for food, donations, etc. ACO officer and Elizabeth stated we have plenty of
food. We get donations from Purina which has been very helpful.
Consideration And Possible Action. A new fee schedule needs to be developed and a new
policy for Euthanizing. After some discussion on euthanizing, it was agreed to 45 days, unless it
is a very aggressive animal.
Crystal Fenn is working on her certification for euthanizing and will be completed in April.
7. Consideration and possible action. None taken.
8. Executive Session. None taken.
9. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 5:20 pm.
Agenda
ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 4:00 PM
212 North Race Street Everman, TX 76140
AGENDA
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. CONSENT AGENDA
5. CITIZEN’S COMMENTS
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Introduce our new ACO
B. Funding with Kennedale and Forest Hill
C. New shelter
D. Condition of current shelter
E. Current status of supplies (traps, etc)
F. Current need for food, donations, etc
7. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
9. ADJOURN
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p.m. on Friday March 17, 2023.
/s/ Mindi Parks
City Secretary
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