HomeMy WebLinkAboutASAB agenda 041818ORANGE COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
Animal Services
1601 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
919 - 942 -PETS (7387)
ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD (ASAB)
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Animal Services Center
Proposed A eg nda
• Review and adoption of meeting agenda
• Review and approval of March 21, 2018 ASAB meeting summary
• Review of public participation guidelines —Molly Mullin, ASAB Vice -Chair
• General public comments on items not on the agenda (3 minute limit)
• Monthly Meeting Attendance Record (confirm completion)
• Animal Services Advisory Board Updates
• Recommendations for appointments to the Animal Services Advisory Board
• Upcoming discussion of ASAB work plan and progress report at Board of County
Commissioner April 26, 2018 Work Session
• Old Business
• ASAB Communication About Animal Services Property Easements
• Guidelines for Surrendered Animals Suffering from Cruelty or Neglect
• New Business
• Animal Services Updates
• Ordinance considerations
• Information Items
• Monthly Sheltering Statistical Reports, March 2018
• Monthly Field Service Statistical Report, March 2018
• Informal discussion
Animal Services Advisory Board
April 18, 2018
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Accompanying Documents
1. Proposed summary of March 21, 2018 ASAB meeting
2. ASAB Applicant Information
3. Guidelines for Surrendered Animals Suffering from Cruelty or Neglect (Proposed)
4. Ordinance Considerations Summary
5. March 2018 Sheltering Statistics
(http: / /www.oran eg c�tync. og v /departments /animalservices /2018 monthly reports.php #)
6. March 2018 Field Services Statistics
(http: / /www.oran eg countync. og v/ departments /animalservices /2018efield statistics.php #)
Orange County Animal Services
1601 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
919 - 942 -PETS (7387)
ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD (ASAB)
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Meeting Summary
MEMBERS PRESENT: Edmund Tiryakian, Diane Obeid, Heather Payne, Molly Mullin (Vice- Chair), Judy Miller, Warren
Porter, Michelle Walker, and Victoria Hudson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Maureane Hoffman (Chair), Susan Elmore and Beth Grooms
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Marotto (Animal Services Director), Andi Morgan (Asst. Animal Services Director), and Scnobia
Stewart (Customer Service Supervisor)
GUESTS PRESENT:
Call to order: 6:37pm
Review and adoption of the Agenda: Edmund Tiryakian made a motion to approve the revised agenda; seconded
by Diane Obeid. The motion carried without dissent.
Summary of February 21, 2017 meeting: Michelle Walker made a motion to approve the Summary; seconded by
Judy Miller. The motion carried without dissent.
Review of public participation guidelines: No guest present.
General Public Comments on items not on the agenda: Scnobia Stewart was introduced as the new Customer
Service Supervisor. She was previously staffed at Orange County Emergency Services, is a native of Cedar Grove, and
is a horse enthusiast.
Animal Services Advisory Board Updates: Date has been scheduled to present the 2018 -2019 work plan to the
County Commissioners at their retreat. Bob Marotto and Molly Mullins will attend. During the last Commissioners
meeting, the commissioners re- appointed 3 members and appointed 2 new members (one from Carrboro and one
from Hillsborough) to the Hearing Panel Pool. Training is pending. Funding through the outside funding process has
begun to discuss the proposal for the one applicant, Our Wild Neighbors.
Old Business:
(A) ASAB Communication About Animal Services Property Easements: Bob Marotto updated on other
conversations with County administration, pending response from the County Commissioners, and
pending conversations with Duke about their concept plan for the easement. Edmund Tiryakian made
a motion for the ASAB to send follow up correspondence to the County Commissioners about the
response to the previous communication; Warren Porter seconded. The motion carried without
dissent.
(B) Abuse /Neglect Charges for Surrendered Animals: Michelle Walker presented a Version B of the draft policy
and highlighted the differences in the versions speaking specifically on the (1) length of time; (2) severity of
distress to the animal; (3) costs of reasonable intervention; and (4) whether the animal was voluntarily
surrendered. Discussion between the versions included the terms and consequences of the voluntarily
surrendered animals and how OCAS would determine conditional "do not adopt." Clarification was offered
about the purpose of this policy by Bob Marotto. There must be consideration about an individual's actions
and the OCAS actions on the community from where that individual came. Action item was tabled until April
under a Version C can be developed.
New Business:
(A) Animal Services Updates: Bob Marotto reported briefly on a large number of dogs were seized in early
March. The animals are being held during an ongoing law enforcement investigation. Taskforce on
Homeless Animals has made progress with educational and informative materials for partner agencies to
use as they assist their clients through inventions. The farm cat sterilizations continue to progress: 50 -60
cats so far; funding sources continue; and other interest groups from neighborhoods. New ideas are being
organized to provide more of the rabies and microchip clinics into the underserved communities: wellness
clinics (basic vaccinations, wormer, and basic screening for free plus fun health fair activities) are being
scheduled at the Rogers Rd Community Center, Efland Cheeks Community Center, Cedar Grove Community
Center, and Fairview Community Center. The Kitten Shower will be held in April to recruit fosters and to
provide donation/ gift giving opportunities, like an Amazon registry.
(e) Nuisance Provisions for Cats in Unified Animal Ordinance: Tabled until April.
(C) 2017Statistical Highlights: Information items were attached.
Information Items (made available):
(A) Monthly Sheltering Statistical Reports, Feb 2018
(8) Monthly Field Service Statistical Report, Feb 2018
Adjournment and next meeting:
Heather Payne made a motion to adjourn at 8:07pm; Diane Obeid seconded. Motion carried without dissent.
The next meeting is April 18, 2018 at 6:30 pm, Orange County Animal Services Center.
Minutes taken:
Victoria Hudson
Orange County NC Volunteer Boards and Commissions
o , f ORANGE COUNTY I NORTH CAROLINA
Applicants for Animal Services Advisory Board
Contact Information
Applicant Name
Matthew Bonds
Address
169 Sprunt Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Day Phone:
7048779082
Cell Phone:
7048779082
Evening Phone:
7048779082
Day Phone:
E -mail:
matthew.a.bonds(o)amall com
Other Information
Sex:
Male
Township:
Chapel Hill
Race:
white
Zone of Residence:
C.H. Twnshp; C.H.Cty.Lmts.
Employer:
UNC Health Care
Job Title:
Facility Operations Coordinator
Relevant background, education and experience: I have a strong background In policy
enforcement through my professional career that would serve the board well. I also have a
passion for animals and I d be honored to serve in the community s Interest.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want to be able to contribute In a positive
way to the well being of the animals of Orange county.
Personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest:
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Volunteer puppy raiser for Guiding
Eyes for the Blind
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: n/a
Remarks:
Print AOplication
Date Applied:
2/27/2018
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Contact Information
Applicant Name
Paula Greeno
Address
103 Blue Granite Ct
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Day Phone:
734- 358 -5866
Cell Phone:
919 -599 -8006
Evening Phone:
734- 358 -5866
E -mail:
paula.areenoColduke.edu
Other Information
Sex:
Female
Township:
Chapel Hill
Race:
white
Zone of Residence:
Chapel Hill Township within C.H.
city limits
Employer:
Duke University
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Job Title:
Associate Dean
Relevant background, education and experience: My education and experience is in
healthcare and business. Additionally, I served as President of the Ann Arbor Recreation &
Education Advisory Committee. RAC is a commission of 12 community members, jointly
appointed by the Board of Education and City Council, to advise both entities about public
recreation matters. The combination of these would bring both compassion and pragmatism to
advising the Board of County Commissioners on animal issues and services within the County.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have been a lifelong animal lover, pet parent,
and conservationist. I began volunteering at OCAS with my son and have loved the passion that
the staff and volunteers bring to it. I am increasing my time volunteering and serving on this
board taps Into a number of my skills and interests.
Personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest:
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Activities: Orange County Animal
Services Volunteer (and foster mom) Memberships: Healthcare Financial Management
Association Alley Cat Allies Kauai Humane Society Cherryland Humane Society National Wildlife
Federation Wildlife SOS Duke Lemur Center Leelanau Conservancy Horses Haven NRDC
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None
Remarks:
Print Application
Date Applied:
6/1/2017 2:06:40 PM
Contact Information
Applicant Name
Gina Hahn
Address
2216 Mandy Lane
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Day Phone:
919 245 -0174
Cell Phone:
919 608 -4016
Evening Phone:
919245 -0174
E -mail:
Ghahnrno aol.com
Other Information
Sex:
Female
Township:
Eno
Race:
Hispanic
Zone of Residence:
County
Employer:
Reliable Medical
Job Title:
Registered nurse
Relevant background, education and experience: I have experience dealing with human
health, wellness and safety due to the fact that I am a registered nurse. I have animal
knowledge due to my extensive experience with both dog rescue and horse rescue. I have
fostered over 30 dogs both in litters and singles in 4 years. I think it is worth noting that I have
only adopted 2 of these, with the rest being successfully placed by the Individual rescues. I also
have 2 horses of my own and work with Safe Haven to foster horses that need time to heal from
either wounds, neglect, or because owners for whatever reason have realized that they can no
longer care for them properly. I am a real estate agent /broker and although my license has
been inactive for 2 years due to other obligations I realize that property values can be negatively
affected if zoning regulations and ordinances are not in place/ enforced.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I feel that with my diverse background I can
objectively view all aspects and positions of cases that are brought before the board. I can
listen, analyze and evaluate each case for human safety, animal safety and rights of property
owners. I am equally passionate about all of the above and I realize each case has its own
unique circumstances . I will judge each case based on its individual merits.
Personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest:
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Carolina Hearts Aussie Rescue New
Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue Above and Beyond Setter Rescue Safe Haven Equine Rescue and
Retirement
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A
Remarks:
Print Application Date Applied: 3/3112017
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Contact Information
Applicant Name
Thilo Hanisch
Address
1601 Phoebe Drive #53
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Day Phone:
919- 732 -2280
Cell Phone:
919 - 732 -2280
Evening Phone:
919 - 732 -2280
Evening Phone:
E -mail:
thilohanisch(almsn.com
Other Information
Sex:
Male
Township:
Hillsborough
Race:
white
Zone of Residence:
County
Employer:
retired
Job Title:
retired
Relevant background, education and experience: Health Care background for humane
perspective
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: interest
Personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest:
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Citizens emergency response team ;
Hillsborough Citizens Academy
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none
Remarks:
Print Aoolication
Date Applied:
4/3/2017
Contact Information
Applicant Name
Susan Houser
Address
922 Edgewater Circle
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Day Phone:
919 - 904 -7641
Cell Phone:
301 - 728 -2750
Evening Phone:
919- 904 -7641
E-mail:
shouser111(@hotmall.com
Other Information
Sex:
Female
Township:
Chapel Hill
Race:
white
Zone of Residence:
C.H. City Limits
Employer:
retired
Job Title:
formerly attorney with US Dept. of Justice
Relevant background, education and experience: I have an undergraduate degree in
zoology and a Juris Doctor degree. I am currently completing a book on the history of animal
control and sheltering in the United States. I founded and ran a non -profit organization that
rehabilitated and rehomed dogs rescued from puppy mills. When I lived in Maryland I
coordinated with rescues in the northeast to pull animals from shelters in the mid - Atlantic and
southeast and transport them to the rescues. I am currently a blogger on animal shelter Issues
for the Huffington Post and a member of BlogPaws. I have blogged on animal shelter issues
since 2011 and have a popular Facebook page for my current blog, Out the Front Door. I am
familiar with social media promotion of animal issues.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Orange County Animal Services is already a
good shelter, and I would like to assist it in taking the next steps to become a model system and
an example for the state. For example, Target Zero and Humane Network are two respected
consulting services that I believe would be interested in working with the shelter to find a
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solution for feral cats. I think there is also room to further improve the shelter s already good
social media presence and its community engagement.
Personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest:
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: none
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none
Remarks:
Print Application
Date Applied:
3/20/2017
Contact Information
Applicant Name
Daniel Kemp
Address
2007 Starterwood Ln
Day Phone:
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Day Phone:
336 - 406 -7871
Cell Phone:
3364067871
Evening Phone:
336 - 406 -7871
eescarborouoh @pmail.com
E -mail:
spartan1999 @gmail.com
Other Information
Sex:
Male
Township:
Bingham
Race:
Other
Zone of Residence:
Employer:
Quintiles and UNC
Director of Process Quality Assurance and Director of the Toxicology
Job Title:
Professional Science Masters Program @ UNC Chapel Hill
Relevant background, education and experience: I have a BS in Biochemistry and a PhD in
toxicology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I am certified by the American
Board of Toxicology and a standing member of all toxicology societies (Society of Toxicology,
American College of Toxicology and Society of Toxicologic Pathology). I have experience with the
use of both small animals and large animals in terms of drug development, and am vice
president of the Drug Discovery Specialty Section of SOT. I am also the past president of the
Invitro and alternative animal models specialty section. I have been responsible for the care
treatment and well being of animals throughout my career. I feel this experience makes me well
suited for this board.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I deeply care for animals that we have been
given the luxury to care for and I would like to show this support and give back to my
community by serving on this board.
Personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest:
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: As I have recently moved to orange
county I do not have any community memberships. However, I am a board certified toxicologist
and member of the Society of Toxicologic Pathology, Society of Toxicology (SOT) and the
American College of toxicology. As well as vice president of the Drug Discovery Specialty section
of SOT.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none
Remarks:
Print Application
Date Applied:
6/2/2017
Contact Information
Applicant Name
Emily Kreutzer
Address
806 Davie Road
Carrboro, NC 27510
Day Phone:
919 -530 -0588
Cell Phone:
919 -530 -0588
Evening Phone:
919 -530 -0588
E -mail:
eescarborouoh @pmail.com
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Other Information
Sex:
Female
Township:
Chapel HIII
Race:
white
Zone of Residence:
Camboro City Limits
Employer:
Carrboro Plumbing, Inc.
Job Title:
Co- Owner /Manager '
Relevant background, education and experience: Licensed attorney in NC (able to read and
interpret rules and regulations). Animal lover. Local business owner. Property owner In Carrboro.
Concerned citizen. Active in community.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have direct experience with the hearing
process because my dog was attacked last year and the owner of the dog appealed the
dangerous dog ruling. My hearing was canceled several times on the day it was scheduled (often
within only an hour or two) and there was no structure to the hearing process. I would like to
help make the process better for all those Involved because my personal experience was pretty
terrible.
Personal or business Interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest:
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Town of Carrboro Appearance
Commission Chair, Chapel HIII Service League Member, Christmas House Grants and Solicitations
Co- Chair, Make a Wish volunteer
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Town of Carrbom Appearance Commission
Remarks:
Print Aoolicatlon
Date Applied:
9/29/2017 7:40:51 AM
Contact Information
Applicant Name
Kimberly Rider
Address
2314 Red Oak Ct.
Hllisborough, NC 27278
Day Phone:
9198187319
Cell Phone:
9198187319
Evening Phone:
9198187319
E -mail:
kimnrider@gmail.com
Other Information
Sex:
Female
Township:
Hillsborough
Race:
white
Zone of Residence:
Hillsborough Town Limits
Employer:
Self employed (Kimie's Kritters LLC)
Job Title:
Owner and sole proprietor of pet sitting business
Relevant background, education and experience: I have been an Animal advocate my
entire life. In 2012 I created my pet sitting business and now am proud to say I have over 200
clients and make a good living owning and operating my business. I tried my passion for animals
Into a career and livelihood. I have always volunteered with the SPCA in Maryland until I moved
here in 2005 and since moving here have become Involved with Paws4ever and lucky labs.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I can provide a new perspective. I care for
animals everyday and understand their needs and their owners needs better than alot of people.
Personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest:
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Volunteer for Paws4ever, Independent
Animal Rescue, Rural Shelter Transports, and Lucky Labs.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/a
Remarks:
Print Aoolicatlon
Date Applied:
5/23/2017
Contact Information
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Applicant Name
Cindy Robertson
Address
2704 Miller Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Day Phone:
9192196092
Cell Phone:
9192196092
Evening Phone:
9192196092
2038155481
E -mail:
crobertsonlO(-nc.rr.com
Other Information
Sex:
Male
Township:
Hillsborough
Race:
white
Zone of Residence:
County
Employer:
Duke University
Job Title:
Senior Associate Dean, Finance & Admininstration,
Relevant background, education and experience: I am a rescue addict. I have two wild
mustangs that were adopted through the Youth & Yearling Mustang challenge, three rescue dogs
and four cats. My two children are also adopted. I also am responsible for a $100 million dollar
budget and I am a partial owner and tax partner of a small business in Durham. I believe that
my financial background and skills could are beneficial on any advisory board for which financial
skills are necessary or helpful.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I feel passionate about finding homes for
unwanted animals, and ensuring that all animals are safe, healthy and neutered. I would like to
contribute to my community on these issues and I feel that participating on this Board would be
an excellent way to become more involved.
Personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest:
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: I do serve on the Partnership Academy
Advisory Board and have for several years.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None
Remarks:
Print Aoolication
Date Applied:
4/5/2017
Contact Information
Applicant Name
Amanda Schwoerke
Address
206 Old Larkspur Way
Chapel HIII, NC 27516
Day Phone:
2038155481
Cell Phone:
2038155481
Evening Phone:
2038155481
E -mail:
amanda.schwoerke(aamall.com
Other Information
Sex:
Female
Township:
Chapel HIII
Race:
Hispanic
Zone of Residence:
C.H. Twnshp; C.H.Cty.Lmts.
Employer:
Duke University School of Law
]ob Title:
Lecturing Fellow
Relevant background, education and experience: I have years of experience in animal
W elfare advocacy. While a student at Yale Law School, I interned in the Animal Protection
Litigation section of the Humane Society of the U.S. and at Meyer Glitzenstein & Eubanks, a law
firm specializing in animal and environmental law. Until earlier this summer, I was the Associate
Director of Animal Law at the PETA Foundation, where I worked for 6 years. I am currently a
lecturing fellow at Duke Law School, teaching Professional Responsibility and Animal Law. I am
very knowledgable about animal- related ordinances, dangerous -dog laws, and the like.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am passionate about animals and about
Orange County, where I have lived with my husband and two small children for the past 5 years.
I would love to use my experience and education in animal law and advocacy to serve my
community.
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Personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of Interest:
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Member, American Bar Association;
DC Bar Association
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A
Remarks:
Print Aoollcation
Date Applied:
3/22/2017
Contact Information
Applicant Name
Brenda Baldwin Scott
Address
6106 Bent Oak Dr
Day Phone:
Durham, NC 27705
Day Phone:
919 - 3094647
Cell Phone:
9196061552
Evening Phone:
9193094647
brVanlstuart gmaH com
E -mail:
Mvsons27705(-)vahoo.com
Other Information
Sex:
Female
Township:
Eno
Race:
white
Zone of Residence:
County
Employer:
Retired, former national sales manager
Job Title:
National Sales Director
Relevant background, education and experience: My animal - related experience is explained
above. I hold a Masters of Science in Chemistry and Biochemistry from California Institute of
Technology. I am a published researcher, and I have 25 year of experience as a regional and
national manager for research corporations. My work involved extensive experience with
negotiating large contracts and building teams. I have worked for 3 years as an animal
rehabber, specializing in orphaned neonatal kittens, for 2 local rescues. I have received technical
training meant for vet tech continuing education, but I am not a vet tech. I have also received
training as a wildlife rehabber for the Wildlife Rehab of NC, including annual workshops at NCSU
Vet School. (To be clear, I do not live in any of the cities listed above. I live in an unincorporated
part of the county.).
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have time now to get involved with local
community.
Personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of Interest:
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: I have worked for 3 years as an
animal rehabber, specializing In orphaned neonatal kittens, for 2 local rescues. I have received
technical training meant for vet tech continuing education, but I am not a vet tech. I have also
received training as a wildlife rehabber for the Wildlife Rehab of NC, including annual workshops
at NCSU Vet School. (To be clear, I do not live in any of the cities listed above. I live in an
unincorporated part of the county.)
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None
Remarks:
Print Aoollcation
Date Applied:
3/31/2017
Contact Information
Applicant Name
Bryan Stuart
Address
121 E. Tryon St.
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Day Phone:
919 - 600 -2422
Cell Phone:
919 - 600 -2422
Evening Phone:
919 - 600 -2422
E -mail:
brVanlstuart gmaH com
Other Information
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Sex:
Male
Township: Hillsborough
Address
201 Westbrook Drive, Apt B9
Carrboro, NC 27510
Chapel Hill Township within C.H. city
Race:
white
Zone of Residence: limits
Employer:
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Job Title:
Research Curator of Herpetology
Relevant background, education and experience: I hold B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees In
biology /zoology and am employed as a professional zoologist (specializing In amphibians and
reptiles). I have maintained or worked with domestic and exotic animals in captivity for most of
my life. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is the designated recipient for venomous
reptiles that are confiscated in violation of the State s Article 55 legislation pertaining to public
endangerment with venomous reptiles (captive venomous snakes maintained in captivity in
unsafe conditions). As such I have experience with working in coordination with law enforcement
and animal control in responding to cases of live animals (In this case, venomous reptiles) being
kept as pets inappropriately by members of the general public. (I know that Orange County has
Its own county -level legislation banning the keeping of live venomous reptiles, except as it
pertains to research at UNC Chapel Hill).
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am a life -long animal lover and wish to offer
my experience in helping to ensure that live animals are maintained appropriately (legally,
humanely, and safely) in my community.
Personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest: Only in that my
job may require that I consult or assist law enforcement /animal control with confiscations of
venomous reptiles in cases of Article 55 violations.
Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Town of Hillsborough Tree Board
member
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none
Remarks:
Print Application
Date Applied:
5/24/2017
Contact Information
Applicant Name
Rebecca Truluck
Address
201 Westbrook Drive, Apt B9
Carrboro, NC 27510
Day Phone:
8434216240
Cell Phone:
8434216240
Evening Phone:
8434216240
E -mail:
rtruluck(-)live.unc.edu
Other Information
Sex:
Female
Township:
Chapel Hill
Race:
white
Zone of Residence:
Carrboro City Limits
Employer:
The Graduate School of the University of North Car
Job Title:
Fellowship Assistant
Relevant background, education and experience: I am a Master of Public Administration
candidate at UNC s School of Government. For a two- semester Analysis and Evaluation course, I
conducted a study about animal shelter euthanasia rates in North Carolina animal shelters. For
an Organizational Theory course, I conducted multiple interviews over the course of a semester
with Burlington Animal Services, studying the shelter s administrative operations. I am currently
a county management intern at Catawba County and am working on a shelter staffing analysis
for Catawba County Animal Services. Subsequently, I am spending a fair amount of time in that
shelter. In my personal life, I grew up on a horse farm and have taken in, cared for, and re-
homed at least twenty stray dogs and cats.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am extremely passionate about animal
welfare, especially in the realm of county government.
Personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest:
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Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: - International City/County
Management Association (ICMA UNC Student Chapter- Communication Coordinator) - American
Society for Public Administration -UNC MPA Wellness Committee
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Animal Services Advisory Board
Remarks:
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Unified Animal Ordinance Considerations
Orange County Animal Services
March 14, 2018
Below is a current listing of considerations for amendments to the Unified Animal Ordinance.
The first two sections are based upon the experience of the Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool.
The next two sections are based upon concerns residents have raised with the Animal Services
Advisory Board as well as county staff. The final section is based upon further legal review of
the Unified Animal Ordinance.
Hearing Based Language Clarification
1. Sec.4 -42. (b) (3)
a. Language: "Without provocation has injured, maimed or killed a pet or domestic
livestock, except where such animal has bitten or killed a pet or domestic
livestock that is on the land of another without permission or is defending a
person" (italics added).
b. Issue one: The exception appears to provide a significant gap. One animal may
kill another animal when both animals are off the property of their owner, and if
the victimized animal is in the yard of a third person without permission, no
declaration may be made of the aggressor dog.
c. Issue two: "Injured" as a term may not cover the impact of one dog on another
dog in an encounter. In one case, a large breed dog left its property and pinned
another dog to the ground but the latter dog had no apparent injuries. (My
personal opinion is that this is a very exceptional situation and it may not be
possible or desirable to craft language that applies to this situation.)
General Policv Issue Based upon Heari
Several issues have arisen from the hearing experience about whether the ordinance needs to
be more flexible with respect to the declaration of an animal as dangerous. An ongoing
concern for some members of the Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool is that "one size fits all,"
that is, that all dogs should be declared a danger on the basis of a single incident and also that a
dog should not necessarily be subject to strict restrictions based upon a single "oops."
The following possibilities are identified for the purpose of facilitating further discussion of this
multifaceted issue:
Offense citation: Instead of proceeding directly to a declaration, a citation may be
issued for the first offense under the ordinance. Accordingly, a second offense would
result in a declaration with associated restrictions. A more refined version of this
approach might allow the declaration for serious first offenses (e.g., severe injury for a
person or a pet).
2. Propensity rather than incident based declaration: One suggestion for addressing the
"oops" incident is to seek to establish a definition based on the dog's propensity to be
dangerous. The idea is that a dog may act aggressively because of an isolated instance
in which an owner does not have effective control (e.g., the fence gate was left open
and the dog got out and chased after a pack of bicyclists) ; or a dog may have ended up
in a situation prompting it for the very first time to be reactive toward others pets or
people and the owner learns from the experience how to manage the dog to avoid such
situations. My own opinion is that it will be hard to have an satisfactory definition of
propensity that is not based upon actual (reported) incidents (which is why there are
regulations that provide notice on the basis of the first incident and impose
requirements based on a subsequent incident). However, others appear to hold a
different opinion and there is thus a need for discussion.
3. Rescinding a dangerous dog declaration: A process could be incorporated into the
ordinance to allow for a declaration to be reviewed and lifted under very specific
conditions. The absence of such is now a significant concern for pet owners who are
generally responsible but have an unfortunate incident in which their dog does
something leading to a dangerous animal declaration. An example is provided by
Minnesota's dangerous dog regulations, specifically, 347. 51 Subd 3a
"Dangerous dog designation review. Beginning six months after a dog is declared a
dangerous dog, an owner may request annually that the animal control authority review
the designation. The owner must provide evidence that the dog's behavior has changed
due to the dog's age, neutering, environment, completion of obedience training that
includes modification of aggressive behavior, or other factors. If the animal control
authority finds sufficient evidence that the dog's behavior has changed, the authority
may rescind the dangerous dog designation."
Amendment of Public Nuisance Provisions for Cats
1. Sec.4 -45. (8) v
a. Language: "Seriously interferes with the reasonable use and enjoyment by
neighboring residents of their property because of its howling, whining, crying,
or other noise making."
b. Alternatives
i. "Seriously interferes with the reasonable use and enjoyment by
neighboring residents of their property." W
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ii. "Seriously interferes with the reasonable use and enjoyment by
neighboring residents of their property including but not limited to
howling, whining, crying, or other noise making."
c. Issue: That neighbors may be impacted significantly by cats in ways other than
vocalization and that these should be addressed by the ordinance, e.g., habitual
presence on a neighbor's property, causing misbehavior of a resident cat while
on another's property, etc.
d. Context: Two residents of a Hillsborough HOA have met with staff and the
Animal Services Advisory Board to express their concern about a cat that roams
the residencies within the HOA and that on one occasion caused one of the
resident's cats to bite her. They would like the ordinance to address this issue
but it does not because the roaming cat is owned and microchipped (see (8) viii).
The ASAB and staff thinks that one of the aforementioned alternatives is the best
way to address their legitimate concerns.
Dangerous Animal Restraint
The issue of whether Sec. 4 -42 needs to be amended to establish a different form of restraint
for animals deemed dangerous is currently under discussion. The issue has been posed by a
HOA officer based upon concerns with a declared dog in one of the residencies within the HOA.
The issue has been addressed to the County Attorney as well as Animal Services staff and the
Animal Services Advisory Board. The ASAB will be discussing the concerns at their upcoming
(March) meeting.
Appeal Scope
Animal Services staff and staff within the County Attorney's Office are planning to propose an
amendment to Sec. 4- 53.- appeals that more specifically defines what parts of the Unified
Animal Ordinance may be appealed under this section. The original intent was to delimit
appeals to matters for which no other process of appeal was available but the actual language
is broader. (Specifically, (a) says a "person ... may appeal the final decision made by the Animal
Services Direct or to the appeal board..." This was not actually intended and it is simply not
feasible given the administrative burden that would be placed upon Animal Services. In
addition, members of the Animal Services Appeal Panel Pool have not been recruited to review
civil citations, warnings and the like and there are serious questions as to whether the pool
could be managed and sustained with that kind of work load.
Prepared by Robert A. Marotto, MW tZ
Animal Services Director
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