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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda- 11-01-2018 11-a - Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool – Appointment Reassignment 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: November 1, 2018 Action Agenda Item No. 11-a SUBJECT: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool — Appointment/Reassignment DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Resolution Applications for Persons to be Reassigned Applicant Interest List Application for Person on the Interest List PURPOSE: To consider making reassignments to the Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool. BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration: The following is a REASSIGNMENT of positions within the Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool. Amanda Schwoerke was appointed to the Animal Services Advisory Board in June 2018 and to the Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool in March of 2017. The Town of Carrboro position is currently vacant and Michelle Walker is a Town of Carrboro resident. This request is to move Michelle Walker to position #1 "Town of Carrboro" and assign Amanda Schwoerke to position #18 "Animal Services Advisory Board Member". POSITION NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION NO. REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM 18 to 1 Michelle Town of Carrboro First Full Term 03/31/2020 Walker 10 to 18 Amanda Animal Services First Full Term 03/31/2019 Schwoerke Advisory Board Member NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: We continue to send out Public Service Announcements with limited response. POSITION POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION NO. DESIGNATION DATE 6 Town of 03/31/2019 This position has been vacant since Hillsborough 08/0712017. 2 8 Public Safety 03/13/2021 This position has been vacant since Field 03/31/2018. 10 At-Large 03/31/2020 Would be vacated by reassigning Amanda Schwoerke. 11 At-Large 03/31/2021 This position has been vacant since 08/15/2018. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: Enable Full Civic Participation. Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider making reassignments to the Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool. 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Meeting Times: As Needed Terms: 2 Contact Person: Bob Marotto Meeting Place: Positions: 18 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-968-2287 Description: To hear appeals from violations of the Orange County Code of Ordinances,Chapter 4("Animal Control Ordinance"),as provided in the Orange County Code of Ordinances, Section 4-53 Appeals. To hear appeals as prescribed by N.C.Gen.Stat.§67-4.1(c). To protect the health,safety and welfare of Orange County residents and the animals residing in Orange County. Conduct fair and impartial hearings of appeals of potentially dangerous dog declaration and any other appeals as may be required by the Animal Control Ordinance. VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: I Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 03/31/2020 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: Carrboro Number of Terms: Special Repr: Town of Carrboro Debra Cunningham Day Phone: 919-933-7913 Sex: Female First Appointed: 03/20/2018 2 Evening Phone: 919-933-7913 Race:white Current Appointment: 03/20/2018 155 Viburnum Way FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2021 Carrboro NC 27510 E-mail: deb @houseoffive.com Resid/Spec Req: Carrboro Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Town of Carrboro Dr Laurie Smith Day Phone: 816-308-7672 Sex: Female First Appointed: 09/20/2016 3 Evening Phone: 816-308-7672 Race:white Current Appointment: 09/20/2016 101 Cobble Ridge Drive FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2019 Chapel Hill NC 27156 E-mail: laurie_d_smith @yahoo.com Resid/Spec Req: Chapel Hill Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Town of Chapel Hill Dr Charley Rowe Day Phone: 9194917409 Sex: Female First Appointed: 09/05/2017 4 Evening Phone: 9194917409 Race:white Current Appointment: 09/05/2017 117 Purefoy#4 FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2020 Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail: charleyrowe2004 @yahoo.co.uk Resid/Spec Req: Chapel Hill Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Town of Chapel Hill Krista Reddington Day Phone: 336-212-3475 Sex: Female First Appointed: 03/20/2018 5 Evening Phone: 336-212-3475 Race:white Current Appointment: 03/20/2018 113 N.Hassel St. FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 03/31/2021 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail:rkrista08 @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req:Hillsborough Number of Terms: I Special Repr: Town of Hillsborough Wednesday,October 03,2018 Page I 4 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Meeting Times: As Needed Terms: 2 Contact Person: Bob Marotto Meeting Place: Positions: 18 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-968-2287 Description: To hear appeals from violations of the Orange County Code of Ordinances,Chapter 4("Animal Control Ordinance"),as provided in the Orange County Code of Ordinances, Section 4-53 Appeals. To hear appeals as prescribed by N.C.Gen.Stat.§67-4.1(c). To protect the health,safety and welfare of Orange County residents and the animals residing in Orange County. Conduct fair and impartial hearings of appeals of potentially dangerous dog declaration and any other appeals as may be required by the Animal Control Ordinance. VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 6 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 03/31/2019 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: Hillsborough Number of Terms: Special Repr: Town of Hillsborough Tony Whitaker Day Phone: 919-490-1645 Sex: Male First Appointed: 09/06/2016 7 Evening Phone: 919-943-8418 Race:white Current Appointment: 03/21/2017 3725 Quail Meadow Drive FAX: Township: Little River Expiration: 03/31/2020 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail:twhitaker511 @yahoo.com Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Public Health Field VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 8 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 03/31/2018 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: Special Repr: Public Safety Field Bonnie Hauser Day Phone: 919-732-9316 Sex: Female First Appointed: 09/05/2017 9 Evening Phone: 919-732-9316 Race:white Current Appointment: 09/05/2017 4301 Sugar Ridge Road FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: 03/31/2019 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail:bahauser @aol.com Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: Special Repr: At-Large Amanda Schwoerke Day Phone:2038155481 Sex: Female First Appointed: 11/01/2016 10 Evening Phone:2038155481 Race:Hispanic Current Appointment: 03/21/2017 206 Old Larkspur Way FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2020 Chapel HIll NC 27516 E-mail: amanda.schwoerke @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: At-Large Wednesday,October 03,2018 Page 2 5 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Meeting Times: As Needed Terms: 2 Contact Person: Bob Marotto Meeting Place: Positions: 18 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-968-2287 Description: To hear appeals from violations of the Orange County Code of Ordinances,Chapter 4("Animal Control Ordinance"),as provided in the Orange County Code of Ordinances, Section 4-53 Appeals. To hear appeals as prescribed by N.C.Gen.Stat.§67-4.1(c). To protect the health,safety and welfare of Orange County residents and the animals residing in Orange County. Conduct fair and impartial hearings of appeals of potentially dangerous dog declaration and any other appeals as may be required by the Animal Control Ordinance. VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: I 1 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 03/31/2021 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: Special Repr: At-Large Jean Austin Day Phone: 919-563-3291 Sex: Female First Appointed: 03/22/2016 12 Evening Phone: 919-563-3291 Race:white Current Appointment: 03/22/2016 3519 Monadnock Ridge FAX: Township: Cheeks Expiration: 03/31/2019 Efland NC 27243 E-mail:blackfence @mindspring.com Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: I Special Repr: At-Large Unincorporated County Cathy Munnier Day Phone: 919-245-8736 Sex: Female First Appointed: 03/22/2016 13 Evening Phone: 919-245-8736 Race:white Current Appointment: 03/21/2017 1623 St.Mary's Road FAX: Township: Eno Expiration: 03/31/2020 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail:harleyscat55 @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: I Special Repr: At-Large Unincorporated County Brenda Baldwin Scott Day Phone: 919-3094647 Sex: Female First Appointed: 03/22/2016 14 Evening Phone: 9193094647 Race:white Current Appointment: 03/20/2018 6106 Bent Oak Dr FAX: Township: Eno Expiration: 03/31/2021 Durham NC 27705 E-mail:Mysons27705 @yahoo.com Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: At-Large Unincorporated County Dr. Frederick Schmid Day Phone: 919-306-4545 Sex: Male First Appointed: 09/20/2016 15 Evening Phone: 919-306-4545 Race:white Current Appointment: 09/20/2016 609 Sugarberry Road FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2019 Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail: frederickschmid @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: I Special Repr: Veterinarian Wednesday,October 03,2018 Page 3 6 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Meeting Times: As Needed Terms: 2 Contact Person: Bob Marotto Meeting Place: Positions: 18 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-968-2287 Description: To hear appeals from violations of the Orange County Code of Ordinances,Chapter 4("Animal Control Ordinance"),as provided in the Orange County Code of Ordinances, Section 4-53 Appeals. To hear appeals as prescribed by N.C.Gen.Stat.§67-4.1(c). To protect the health,safety and welfare of Orange County residents and the animals residing in Orange County. Conduct fair and impartial hearings of appeals of potentially dangerous dog declaration and any other appeals as may be required by the Animal Control Ordinance. Edmund Tiryakian Day Phone: 9194529092 Sex: Male First Appointed: 04/19/2016 16 Evening Phone: 9194529041 Race:white Current Appointment: 03/21/2017 2908 Ericka Drive FAX: Township: Little River Expiration: 03/31/2020 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: scotus27 @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Animal Services Advisory Board Member Dr. Beth Grooms Day Phone: 9192254883 Sex: Female First Appointed: 03/22/2016 17 Evening Phone: Race:white Current Appointment: 03/20/2018 720 CD Farms Road FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2021 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail:riverl@mindspring.com Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Animal Services Advisory Board Member Michelle Walker Day Phone: 919-448-8029 Sex: Female First Appointed: 03/22/2016 18 Evening Phone: Race:white Current Appointment: 03/22/2016 106 Carol Street FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2019 Carrboro NC 27510 E-mail:michelle.merck.walker @ gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Animal Services Advisory Board Member Wednesday,October 03,2018 Page 4 7 Motion was made by Alderman Gist, seconded by Alderman Chaney, that this resolution be approved. A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE REASSIGNMENT OF SEATS ON THE ORANGE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES HEARING POOL NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CARRBORO BOARD OF ALDERMEN THAT: Section 1. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen hereby approve the reassignment of Michelle Walker, a Carrboro resident, to the Town of Carrboro representative position on the Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool. This 2nd day of October 2018. The motion is carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Lydia Lavelle,Alderman Sammy Slade, Alderman Bethany Chaney, Alderman Barbara Foushee, Alderman Jacquelyn Gist, Alderman Haven-O'Donnell, Alderman Damon Seils 8 Page 1 of 1 Michelle Walker Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Michelle Walker Name Called: Home Address: 106 Carol Street Carrboro NC 27510 Phone (Day): 919-448-8029 Phone (Evening): Phone (Cell): Email: michelle.merck.walker @gmail.com Place of Employment: Law Office of James C. White P.C. Job Title: Associate Attorney Year of OC Residence: 2007 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards/Commissions applied for: Supplemental Questions: Work Experience: Associate Attorney with the Law Office of James C. White P.C., 2010 - present. Judicial Intern for the Honorable Linda Stephens, North Carolina Court of Appeals, 2009-2010. Legal Intern and Consultant, Dex One Corporation, 2010 Volunteer Experience: Applicant for Orange County Animal Services Volunteer (attending orientation and training June 2012). Chase Street Elementary School English-as-a- Second-Language Tutor, Athens GA (2005-2007). Athens-Clarke County Animal Shelter Volunteer (2005) Education: B.A. with honors, Political Science and Spanish, University of Georgia, 2007 J.D. with honors, University of North Carolina School of Law, 2010 Other Comments: I would appreciate the opportunity to serve our local government and learn how I can best advocate for animal welfare in our community as a volunteer member of the Animal Services Advisory Board. STAFF COMMENTS: 05/02/2012 Applied for Animal Services Advisory Board. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 106 Carol Street is Chapel Hill Township, Carrboro City Limits, Carrboro Jurisdiction This application was current on: 5/2/2012 12:18:02 PM Date Printed: 12/31/2013 9 Page 1 of 2 Amanda Schwoerke Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Amanda Schwoerke Name Called: Home Address: 206 Old Larkspur Way Chapel HIII NC 27516 Phone (Day): 2038155481 Phone (Evening): 2038155481 Phone (Cell): 2038155481 Email: amanda.schwoerke @gmail.com Place of Employment: Duke University School of Law Job Title: Lecturing Fellow Year of OC Residence: 2011 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. Twnshp; C.H.Cty.Lmts. Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Hispanic Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Member, American Bar Association; DC Bar Association Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Animal Services Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have years of experience in animal welfare 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. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: 10 Page 2 of 2 Amanda Schwoerke Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Application Date: 9/12/2016 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have years of experience in animal law, including with local ordinances and regulations. I am currently a lecturing fellow at Duke Law School, where I teach Professional Responsibility and Animal Law. Until earlier this summer, I was the Associate Dir Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I love Orange County, where I have lived for the past five years with my husband and two small children. I would love to use my experience in animal law to serve my community. Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 3/22/2017 Date Printed: 6/2/2017 11 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name An im al Services Hearing Pan el Pool Contact Person: Bob Marotto Contact Phone: 919-968-2287 Matthew Bonds Day Phone: 7048779082 sex: Male 169 Sprunt Street Evening Phone: 7048779082 Race: white Chapel Hill NC 27517 Cell Phone: 7048779082 Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: matthew.a.bonds @gmail.com Res.Eligibility: C.H.Twnshp;C.H.Cty. Date Applied: 10/08/2018 Skills: Also Serves On: Tuesday,October 23,2018 Pagel of 1 12 Page 1 of 2 Matthew Bonds Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Matthew Bonds Name Called: Home Address: 169 Sprunt Street Chapel Hill NC 27517 Phone (Day): 7048779082 Phone (Evening): 7048779082 Phone (Cell): 7048779082 Email: matthew.a.bonds @gmail.com Place of Employment: UNC Health Care Job Title: Facility Operations Coordinator Year of OC Residence: 2012 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. Twnshp; C.H.Cty.Lmts. Sex: Male Ethnic Background: white Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Volunteer puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: n/a Boards/Commissions applied for: Animal Services Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: 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. Conflict of Interest: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Background, education and experience relevant to this board: 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. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: 13 Page 2 of 2 Matthew Bonds Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 2/27/2018 Date Printed: 2/27/2018