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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, April 18, 2018
Meeting Summary
MEMBERS PRESENT: Maureane Hoffman (Chair), Edmund Tiryakian, Diane Obeid, Molly Mullin (Vice-Chair), Warren
Porter, Susan Elmore, Beth Grooms, and Victoria Hudson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Michelle Walker, Judy Miller, and Heather Payne
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Marotto (Animal Services Director) and Andi Morgan (Asst. Animal Services Director)
GUESTS PRESENT:
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Call to order: 6:33pm
Review and adoption of the Agenda: Susan Elmore made a motion to approve the agenda; seconded by Molly
Mullin. The motion carried without dissent.
Summary of March 21, 2018 meeting: Warren Porter made a motion to approve the Summary; seconded by Susan
Elmore. The motion carried without dissent.
Review of public participation guidelines: No guest present.
Animal Services Advisory Board Updates
(A) Recommendations for appointments to the Animal Services Advisory Board: There are five vacancies that will
be open on July 1 in the following appointments: Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, At-Large (non-
municipal), and Animal Welfare Advocate. Applications were reviewed. The ASAB directed Bob Marotto to
send invitations to selected nominees for the May ASAB meeting. There were several suggestions for
nominations and recruitment ideas for filling these appointments and positions also left vacant on the
Hearing Panel Pool. The Town of Hillsborough and the Town of Carrboro will be contacted for
appointments. Edmund Tiryakian made a motion for Bob Marotto to draft a memo to the Town of Chapel
Hill regarding the nomination of a current Hearing Panel Pool member to the ASAB; seconded by Molly
Mullin. The motion carried without dissent.
(B) Upcoming discussion of ASAB work plan and progress report at Board of County Commissioner April 26, 2018
Work Session: Preparations were made for the presentation and possible commissioner questions, and the
work plan is ready.
Old Business:
(A) ASAB Communication About Animal Services Property Easements: The easement by OWASA is nearly
complete. Bob Marotto updated on meeting with Duke Power project coordinators regarding an
impact of the installation by Duke for the distribution transmission lines. The poles will be wood and at
variable height. Impact is planned to be minimal at ground/ grade where dog walking trails will be
groomed. Future conversations could include (1) the responsibility of maintenance and limited
herbicide treatment and (2) the extension of trails the length of the OWASA easement and onto
adjacent county property.
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(B) Guidelines for Surrendered Animals Suffering from Cruelty or Neglect: A third revision is pending contribution
to the appeals language by Heather Payne. Diane Obeid made a motion to direct Bob Marotto to contact
Michelle Walker and Heather Payne for the final draft, which must be circulated to the ASAB before the next
meeting; seconded by Beth Grooms. The motioned carried without dissent. A vote has been tabled until
May.
New Business:
(A) Animal Services Updates: Bob Marotto reported about the large number of dogs seized as a result of a
criminal investigation. The owner has been charged with animal cruelty and has been given the choice to
pay a bond on each animal or surrender animals. Forensic veterinarian work is upcoming. After all
evidence has been collected, and pending the surrender of the animals, professional dog behaviorists will
be requested to assess the dogs for adoption outcomes. The space limitations and staffing has been very
accommodating while housing the dogs more than 6 weeks. No need for “space euthanasia” has occurred.
Fee recommendations were forwarded into the proposed fee schedule for the 2018-2019 budget. An
increase in the out-of-county surrender fee from $60 to $100 has been suggested additionally. Warren
Porter made a motion to support the proposed increase; seconded by Molly Mullin. The motion carried
without dissent. Andi Morgan reported on the Kitten Shower event and the positive response to recruiting
foster homes.
(B) Ordinance considerations: Tabled until May meeting.
Information Items (made available):
(A) Monthly Sheltering Statistical Reports, March 2018
(B) Monthly Field Service Statistical Report, March 2018
Adjournment and next meeting:
Edmund Tiryakian made a motion to adjourn at 8:24pm; Diane Obeid seconded. Motion carried without
dissent. The next meeting is May 16, 2018 at 6:30 pm, Orange County Animal Services Center.
Minutes taken:
Victoria Hudson