ANIMAL WELFARE BOARD MEETING. MAY 4, 2026.

The City of Eagle Pass Animal Welfare Board held a meeting on May 4, 2026, primarily focused on organizational matters and reviewing the board's roles and responsibilities as outlined in the city's animal safety ordinance. The board members took their oath of office, elected Katherine Suarez as chairperson and Kina as vice chairperson, and discussed meeting frequency, ultimately deciding to hold the next meeting the following month. The meeting included a detailed overview of the board's advisory role to city staff and council on animal control policies, facility oversight, and community programs. There were no procurement-related discussions such as contract awards, vendor selections, or budget allocations during this meeting. The board also emphasized compliance with open meetings act training and discussed logistical support for future meetings and site visits to animal control facilities.