HomeMy WebLinkAboutMeeting Summary from SeptemberOrange 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, September 18, 2013
Meeting Summary
MEMBERS PRESENT: Susan Elmore (Chair), Michelle Walker (Vice-Chair), DeWanna Anderson, Judy
Miller, Warren Porter, Michael Stewart, Aviva Scully
MEMBERS ABSENT: Kate Doom-Patel, Suzanne Roy
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Marotto (Animal Services Director) and Sarah Fallin (Program Coordinator)
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Agenda: Motion to approve agenda with the addition of Fellow introductions unanimously approved
Summary of August 21, 2013 meeting: Reviewed and unanimously approved
General Public Comments on items not on the agenda: None
Introduction of UNC Nonprofit Board Fellows for Orange County Animal Services
1. Maria Grimshaw, Ellie Nave and Steven Pray will be with us from October until April/May
2014. Orientation will be scheduled and duties will be chosen/assigned at a future date.
Partner Profile
1. Pets belonging to displaced persons
a. Presentation by Nick Lemmon, MSW, LCSWA-A, UNC Center for Excellence in
Community Mental Health, CTI Social Worker
b. Presentation by Kelly Ronnow, President of Avalo Rescue (formerly Bayou Rescue)
OCAS and Kidzu Partnership
1. Animal Services has partnered with Kidzu Children’s Museum in Chapel Hill for programming
and outreach. ASAB members viewed a mural (with an animal theme) in the lobby area
prepared by Kidzu kids.
ASAB Affairs
1. ASAB recommendations to the BOCC
a. All board members were encouraged to attend BOCC meetings when important
ASAB initiatives are presented.
2. Vacancies and expected vacancies
a. There are three current vacancies: animal advocacy, at large (non-municipal), and
certified animal handler/trainer/technician.
b. ASAB members will reach out to individuals and organizations in our community in
an attempt to increase diversity on the board.
Animal Services Updates
1. August placements, animal neglect case, unified animal ordinance, miscellaneous
2. Details can be found at
http://www.orangecountync.gov/AnimalServices/documents/ASNews--
September182013.pdf
Ongoing and Upcoming Events
1. There are ongoing and upcoming events in our community
a. Dog swim on 9/21/13
b. Two low cost clinics scheduled for World Rabies Day (9/26 and 9/28)
c. October is dog adoption month
Old Business (none)
Meeting adjourned at: 8:30 PM
Name of minute taker: Susan Elmore