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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 03-19-2019 11-b - Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool – Appointments 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: March 19, 2019 Action Agenda Item No. 11-b SUBJECT: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool — Appointments DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Confirmation for Re-appointment Applications for Persons for Re-appointment Applicant Interest List Applications for Persons on the Interest List PURPOSE: To consider making appointments to the Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool. BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration (the list below are for re- appointment to an additional term): POSITION NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION NO. REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM 3 Dr. Laurie Town of Chapel Hill Second Full Term 03/31/2022 Smith 9 Bonnie Hauser At-Large First Full Term 03/31/2022 12 Jean Austin At-Large Second Full Term 03/31/2022 Unincorporated County 18 Amanda Animal Services Second Full Term 03/31/2022 Schwoerke Advisory Board Member NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: • We continue to send out Public Service Announcements, Posts on the Animals Services website, and Social Media notifications. • The Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool DOES NOT MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FIRST TIME APPOINTMENTS. POSITION POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION NO. DESIGNATION DATE 6 Town of 03/31/2019 This position has been vacant since 2 Hillsborough 11/08/2018. 8 Public Safety 03/13/2021 This position has been vacant since Field 03/31/2018. 11 At-Large 03/31/2021 This position has been vacant since 08/15/2018. 15 Veterinarian 03/31/2019 This position has been vacant since 03/01/2019. 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 appointments to the Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool. 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Meeting Times: As Needed Contact Person:Bob Marotto Meeting Place: Contact Phone: 919-968-2287 Positions: 18 Length:3 years Terms: 2 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. Michelle Walker 1 First Appointed: 03/22/2016 Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/22/2016 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Carrboro Expiration: 03/31/2020 Special Repr: Town of Carrboro Number of Terms: 1 Debra Cunningham 2 First Appointed: 03/20/2018 Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/20/2018 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Carrboro Expiration: 03/31/2021 Special Repr: Town of Carrboro Number of Terms: 1 Dr Laurie Smith 3 First Appointed: 09/20/2016 Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 09/20/2016 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2019 Special Repr: Town of Chapel Hill Number of Terms: 1 Dr Charley Rowe 4 First Appointed: 09/05/2017 Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 09/05/2017 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2020 Special Repr: Town of Chapel Hill Number of Terms: 1 Krista Reddington 5 First Appointed: 03/20/2018 Sex: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 03/20/2018 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Hillsborough Expiration: 03/31/2021 Special Repr: Town of Hillsborough Number of Terms: 1 VACANT 6 First Appointed: Sex: Township: Current Appointment: Race: Resid/Spec Req: Hillsborough Expiration: 03/31/2019 Special Repr: Town of Hillsborough Number of Terms: Tony Whitaker 7 First Appointed: 09/06/2016 Sex: Male Township: Little River Current Appointment: 03/21/2017 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Expiration: 03/31/2020 Special Repr: Public Health Field Number of Terms: 1 Friday,March 08,2019 Page 1 4 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Meeting Times: As Needed Contact Person:Bob Marotto Meeting Place: Contact Phone: 919-968-2287 Positions: 18 Length:3 years Terms: 2 VACANT 8 First Appointed: Sex: Township: Current Appointment: Race: Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Expiration: 03/31/2018 Special Repr: Public Safety Field Number of Terms: Bonnie Hauser 9 First Appointed: 09/05/2017 Sex: Female Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 09/05/2017 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Expiration: 03/31/2019 Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: Matthew Bonds 10 First Appointed: 11/01/2018 Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 11/01/2018 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Expiration: 03/31/2020 Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: VACANT 11 First Appointed: Sex: Township: Current Appointment: Race: Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Expiration: 03/31/2021 Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: Jean Austin 12 First Appointed: 03/22/2016 Sex: Female Township: Cheeks Current Appointment: 03/22/2016 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Expiration: 03/31/2019 Special Repr: At-Large Unincorporated County Number of Terms: 1 Cathy Munnier 13 First Appointed: 03/22/2016 Sex: Female Township: Eno Current Appointment: 03/21/2017 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Expiration: 03/31/2020 Special Repr: At-Large Unincorporated County Number of Terms: 1 Brenda Baldwin Scott 14 First Appointed: 03/22/2016 Sex: Female Township: Eno Current Appointment: 03/20/2018 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Expiration: 03/31/2021 Special Repr: At-Large Unincorporated County Number of Terms: 2 Friday,March 08,2019 Page 2 5 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Meeting Times: As Needed Contact Person:Bob Marotto Meeting Place: Contact Phone: 919-968-2287 Positions: 18 Length:3 years Terms: 2 VACANT 15 First Appointed: Sex: Township: Current Appointment: Race: Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Expiration: 03/31/2019 Special Repr: Veterinarian Number of Terms: Edmund Tiryakian 16 First Appointed: 04/19/2016 Sex: Male Township: Little River Current Appointment: 03/21/2017 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Expiration: 03/31/2020 Special Repr: Animal Services Advisory Board Member Number of Terms: 1 Dr. Beth Grooms 17 First Appointed: 03/22/2016 Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/20/2018 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Expiration: 03/31/2021 Special Repr: Animal Services Advisory Board Member Number of Terms: 2 Amanda Schwoerke 18 First Appointed: 11/01/2016 Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/21/2017 Race: Hispanic Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Expiration: 03/31/2019 Special Repr: Animal Services Advisory Board Member Number of Terms: 1 Friday,March 08,2019 Page 3 6 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA AnimaC Services 1601 Eubanks Road I Chapel Hill, NC 27516 1 phone: (919)942-7387 1 fax: (919)918-2393 www.orangecountVnc.gov/animalservices To: Donna Baker, Clerk, Board of County Commissioners and Thom Freeman, Assistant Deputy Clerk, Board of County Commissioners From: Bob Marotto, Animal Services Director Re: Recommendations for Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Staff contacted the following members of Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool (hereafter "the pool") and learned that they were available to serve another term: • Jean Austin: Ms. Austin has been available to serve throughout her first term in the pool and she has indicated that she is available to serve a second term. • Bonnie Hauser: Upon her recent appointment to the pool, Ms. Hauser quickly completed her training and served on a number of hearing panels. She has indicated that she is interested in serving another term. • Amanda Schwoerke: She has been a very active member of the pool and she has indicated an interest in continuing to serve the county in this capacity. Recently, Ms. Schwoerke became one of the three members of the Animal Services Advisory Board who are also members of the pool. As such, she is responsible for chairing some of the hearing panels that are convened. • Laurie Smith: Dr. Smith indicated she is willing to serve another term. During her first term, she has been one of the more active members of the pool during her first term. Staff also contacted Frederick Schmid, DVM and learned that he is no longer residing in Orange County, North Carolina. Please don't hesitate to let me know if there is a need for additional information. cc: Maureane Hoffman, Ph.D., MD, Chair, Animal Services Advisory Board Molly Mullin, Ph.D., Vice Chair, Animal Services Advisory Board 7 Page 1 of 1 Laurie Smith Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Dr Laurie Smith Name Called: Home Address: 101 Cobble Ridge Drive Chapel Hill NC 27156 Phone (Day): 816-308-7672 Phone (Evening): 816-308-7672 Phone (Cell): 816-308-7672 Email: laurie_d_smith@yahoo.com Place of Employment: UNC Chapel Hill Job Title: Associate Professor of Pediatrics Year of OC Residence: 2015 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. Twnshp; C.H.Cty.Lmts. Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: N/A Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a pediatric clinical and biochemical geneticist, who is also a dog and cat owner. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I received an email about openings-1 would like to participate because I would like to play a further role in the Chapel Hill community. I also like animals. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 9/2/2016 11:00:49 AM Date Printed: 9/8/2016 8 Page 1 of 3 Bonnie Hauser Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Bonnie Hauser Name Called: Home Address: 4301 Sugar Ridge Road Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 919-732-9316 Phone (Evening): 919-732-9316 Phone (Cell): 919-619-4354 Email: bahauser@aol.com Place of Employment: retired Job Title: retired Year of OC Residence: 2003 Township of Residence: Bingham Zone of Residence: County Sex: Female Ethnic Background: white Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Northern Orange NAACP, Exec Committee Orange County Rural Alliance, Officer Orange County Voice, Officer United Voices of Efland, Board Big Brothers Big Sisters Triangle, Board Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Bicycle Safety Task Force Emergency Services Work Group Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Knowledgeable in county land use, zoning and economic development issues, as well as critical watershed protections. I live in the Cane Creek Critical watershed. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To help plan future development in a manner that embraces the county s rural character, and enables development in the targeted EDDs. Conflict of Interest: 9 Page 2 of 3 Bonnie Hauser Orange Unified Transportation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have worked extensively in complete streets policies, bicycle safety and light rail. I am knowledgeable in transportation funding processes and policies, and particular transportation issues facing Bingham and surrounding areas. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Because transportation is critical to the future of our community- including services for aging rural populations, routes for cycling, adopting micro-transit, and other services. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board. actively involved in land use/conservation activities in Efland and Bingham. What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board? indepth understanding of county s land use ordinances and policies What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? Assure that county zoning and land use ordinances continue to support rural character while enabling desired development in county EDDs. Would specifically like to help find ways to use zoning to help bring affordable housing to selected parts of the county. What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related to growth? 1. Diversify tax base with private sector contributions 2. Contain growth in a smart, strategic manner that protects rural character and creates workforce opportunities 3. Complement town growth plans What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth? Assure that water protections and rural character continues, and that areas under county zoning control are zoned appropriately to complement town growth plans. How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities? Bringing hands-on work with communities in the county s zoning jurisdiction, I can help apply the county s goals and priorities to development Boards/Commissions appointments: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Application Date: 8/8/2017 Background,education and experience relevant to this board: own 3 dogs, was involved in the advocacy that resulted in the creation of the board. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To allow citizens to appeal decisions without having to hire an attorney 10 Page 3 of 3 Bonnie Hauser Conflict of Interest: Work Experience: Retired Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers specializing in strategy development, cost restructuring and business process improvement. Extensive experience in complex project planning including evaluation of alternatives and cost development. Volunteer Experience: Founder and president, Orange County Voice (3 years) Board of Directors, Maple View Agricultural Education Center (6 months) Volunteer, Pet Pals - working at Orange County Schools (4 years) Countywide leader, Justice United (2 years). Education: MBA, New York University BA, Magna Cum Laude, SUNY at Buffalo Phi Beta Kappa Other Comments: Over the last year I have become fairly knowledgeable in the issues under study by the work group and have a great appreciation of delicate balance of good decisions and their impact on safety and taxes. My strongest credential to serve is that I have the support and confidence of citizens throughout the county. They trust me to properly represent their interests and priorities - and to ask questions and keep them informed on important issues as they arise. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Solid Waste Advisory Board 2/8/10. 1/5/2012 applied for Orange County Emergency Services Work Group. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 4301 Sugar Ridge Road, Hillsborough, NC is Bingham Township, OC Jurisdiction. This application was current on: 2/19/2019 Date Printed: 2/19/2019 11 Page 1 of 1 Jean Austin Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Jean Austin Name Called: Home Address: 3519 Monadnock Ridge Efland NC 27243 Phone (Day): 919-563-3291 Phone (Evening): 919-563-3291 Phone (Cell): 919-662-6350 Email: blackfence@mindspring.com Place of Employment: retired from State of North Carolina I.D.S. Job Title: special counsel Year of OC Residence: 1970 Township of Residence: Cheeks Zone of Residence: County Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: member of Yokefellows, a Christian outreach program for people in the NC Department of Corrections Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Animal Advisory Board --2 terms Boards/Commissions applied for: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Background, education and experience relevant to this board: have been involved in companion animal welfare and rescue since 1976 Have been a member of NC State Bar since 1974. This means I graduated from Law School and passed the state Bar and practiced actively until I retired 5 years ago. Have maintained all requirement to remain an active member of the State bar. Licensed in NC state courts, Federal and licensed to practice for US Supreme Court. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: think I could help by reason of my legal training and experience with animals. Have rescued animals since 1976. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 3/11/2016 10:12:13 AM Date Printed: 3/11/2016 12 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: 13 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 14 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Bob Marotto Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Contact Phone: 919-968-2287 Allan Polak Date Applied: 02/13/2019 Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill Race: white Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Meggie Romick Date Applied: 02/12/2019 Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill Race: white Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Tuesday,March 05,2019 Page 1 of 1 15 Page 1 of 2 Allan Polak Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Allan Polak Name Called: Home Address: 8201 s hound ct Chapel hill Nc 27516 Phone (Day): 9195932202 Phone (Evening): 9195932202 Phone (Cell): 9195932202 Email: allan.polak@noahit.com Place of Employment: Self Employed Job Title: IT Consultant Year of OC Residence: 2016 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: white Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I currently donate IT services and hardware to non profits in Orange County. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Technology Committe Boards/Commissions applied for: Animal Services Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a trained and certified search and rescue dog handler with extensive experience with dogs, and a genuine caring for all animals. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I wish to serve my community and this is a subject of particular interest to me. Conflict of Interest: Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees Background, education and experience relevant to this board: As a business owner in the IT field,l have first hand knowledge of the skills needed in today s IT workforce. I have personally benefited from classes taken at Durham Tech and have a diverse educational background, having completed both a traditional 4 year BA program and technical trade training. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I wish to serve my community and have a particular interest in the success of Durham Tech. Conflict of Interest: I do hire students who have attended the school. 16 Page 2 of 2 Allan Polak Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have extensive experience with dogs being a certified search and rescue dog handler. I have also completed NC State s comprehensive k9 emergency medicine program K9 Down. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I wish to serve my community and have a particular interest in this board s subject matter. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees What improvements do you believe can be made so that DTCC better serves the residents of Orange County? Continue to invest in classes that teach real,hands on technical skills and teachers with real world experience. Continue to invest in job recruitment. Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 2/13/2019 10:59:31 PM Date Printed: 2/15/2019 17 Page 1 of 2 Meggie Romick Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Meggie Romick Name Called: Home Address: 253 Summerwalk Circle Chapel Hill NC 27517 Phone (Day): 5733010281 Phone (Evening): 5733010281 Phone (Cell): 5733010281 Email: meggieromick@gmail.com Place of Employment: NC State University Job Title: Graduate Services Coordinator - Department of Pu Year of OC Residence: 2017 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Sex: Female Ethnic Background: white Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Member of the ASPCA Animal Rescue Team. No local affiliations yet but looking to get involved. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Animal Services Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have been a shelter volunteer since I was 15 and have volunteered at a number of shelters and adoption agencies in MO, KS, and VA. I am currently a volunteer with the ASPCA s Animal Rescue Unit. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I m interested in becoming more involved in Chapel Hill within the animal services field. Conflict of Interest: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have been a shelter volunteer since I was 15 and have volunteered at a number of shelters and adoption agencies in MO, KS, and VA. I am currently a volunteer with the ASPCA s Animal Rescue Unit. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I m interested in becoming more involved in Chapel Hill within the animal services field. Conflict of Interest: 18 Page 2 of 2 Meggie Romick Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 2/12/2019 12:00:49 PM Date Printed: 2/12/2019