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HomeMy WebLinkAboutASAB minutes 111908Animal Services Advisory Board (ASAB) Approved Minutes for November 19, 2008 Meeting Present ASAB Members: Daniel Textoris, Bonnie Norwood, Dewana Anderson, Pat Sanford, Jean Austin, Moses Carey, Rob Gray, Suzanne Roy, Rachel Beckham and Ross Oglesbee. Absent ASAB Members: Kris Bergstrand, Tracy Carroll and Susan Elmore. Others in Attendance: Animal Services Director Bob Marotto, Assistant Shelter Manager Andrew Brinkley and Administrative Assistant Paula Ragan. Public Members Present: Ted Dorsi Welcome and Opening Comments—ASAB Chair, Ross Oglesbee, called the meeting to order. The ASAB members acknowledged and thanked Moses Carey for all of his contributions, dedication and professionalism as liaison to the board. Ms. Oglesbee introduced and welcomed newly appointed ASAB member Rob Gray. Motion was made by Moses Carey and seconded by Jean Austin to approve the Agenda dated November 19, 2008. VOTE: Unanimous. Motion was made by Moses Carey and seconded by Pat Sanford to approve the minutes dated October 15, 2008. VOTE: Unanimous General Public Comment—None Unfinished Business— Tethering Ordinance Update—Bob Marotto reported that proposed tethering ordinance passed on the second reading. There were some additional exemptions included in the amendment: one was camping in recreational areas, and the other was for dogs that are outside in the presence of someone. Also, the minimum enclosure size was eliminated at this time. We will return to the BOCC on the 11th of December to present a Public Relations Plan similar to the one prepared for the fine and fees adjustments. This plan would be implemented during the next eighteen months so that we do everything possible to make community members aware of the changes. We will also be developing some evaluative indicators and providing several reports to the BOCC on the process of implementation and enforcement. Dangerous Dog Task Force—Appointed members are: Chair- Pat Sanford, Bonnie Norwood and Jean Austin. A meeting is scheduled for Tuesday December 2, 2008 and will be posted on the Public Calendar. The charge of the committee is to review the regulations as they pertain to dogs that have been identified as dangerous or potentially dangerous and to recommend possible changes to the Orange County Animal Control Ordinance. Animal Services Advisory Board November 19, 2008 Meeting Approved Minutes Page 2 Potentially Dangerous Dog Committee—No appeals were heard during this time period. Placement Partner Committee—Bob Marotto reported that some alternative language has been proposed for the rescue organizations that may not be able to provide corporate liability insurance. The Risk Management Team and the County Attorney will need to review the information and after that process it will come back to this board for final review in January 2009 before submitting to the BOCC. Spay/Neuter Committee—Ms. Oglesbee reported that the Strategic Plan has been revised and a handout of this document was distributed to members. She urges everyone to review the document carefully and to send any comments or feedback to Bob Marotto no later than December 15, 2008. Information will have to be presented to the BOCC for some type of approval, assessment of cost and investments and what it is that we are actually doing with appropriated funds. October Statistical Summary—Mr. Drew Brinkley gave an overview of the October 2008, statistical summary. There were a total of 405 animals admitted to the shelter, and compared to previous months the intake numbers seem to be dropping as a result of seasonal changes. It was requested (again) that the summary be done in a larger font so that it can be easier to read. New Business— Rabies Update— There have been a total of 20 positive rabies cases reported to date ( one higher than last year). The most recent positive rabies case was a rabid calf on a local farm; both the owner and his son are receiving the prophylaxis treatment. Animal Control does not have jurisdiction for livestock but coordinated with the Department of Agriculture on its investigations and actions. 2009 Officer Election—The proposed Slate of Officers for 2009 consisted of Susan Elmore for Chair and Jean Austin for Vice Chair. The slate of officers was accepted as proposed by a unanimous handwritten vote (10-yes and 0-no). 2009 Calendar—Paula Ragan reviewed the proposed 2009 Calendar and it was requested that the January and February meetings be changed to the second Wednesday of the month instead of the third Wednesday. The revised final calendar will be sent out electronically to all members. Standing Committees—Ross Oglesbee and Rob Gray volunteered to be on a Task Force staffed by Bob Marotto that would look at the by-laws and regulations for the Animal Services Advisory Board. Specific topics to be considered through the review process include some kind of stated practice or procedure for constituting non-standing committees (including their charge and member appointment); and the orientation of new ASAB members. Animal Services Advisory Board November 19, 2008 Meeting Approved Minutes Page 3 Also, a motion was made by Bonnie Norwood and seconded by Moses Carey that we have reviewed the standing committees and that we are satisfied that they will continue to function as they currently do. VOTE: Unanimous Budget and Service Priorities—Bob Marotto provided a handout of priorities for 2009/2010. We have been asked by the County Manager and the Budget Office and are required to consider our resource allocation within the department in relation to possible budget reductions or a continuation budget. Part of that process will be to distinguish core and non-core services (or mandated versus non-mandated). As part of the process we will need to factor in the extra costs associated with operating the new facility and how available resources may be realigned to cover those costs. Mr. Marotto asked that each member take the time to review what it is that we do and to prioritize projects and activities in a sustainable way. Motion was made by Jean Austin and seconded by Moses Carey to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. VOTE: Unanimous. Next ASAB Meeting: Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. in the Government Services Center Conference Room, 200 S. Cameron Street, Hillsborough.