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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 02-11-2020 Item 5 - Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool - Appointment Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 11, 2020 Action Agenda Item No. 5 SUBJECT: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool - Appointment Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Recommendation for BOCC Selection Applications for Persons Recommended Applicant Interest List Applications of Persons on the Interest List PURPOSE: To discuss an appointment to the Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: POSITION NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION NO. REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM 1 Michelle Town of Carrboro Second Full Term 03/31/2023 Walker 7 Tony Whitaker Public Health Field Second Full Term 03/31/2023 10 Matthew At-Large First Full Term 03/31/2023 Bonds 13 Cathy Munnier At-Large Second Full Term 03/31/2023 Unincorporated County 15 Dr. Beth Veterinarian Completion Second 03/31/2021 Grooms Full Term (move from current position #17) 16 Edmund Animal Services Second Full Term 03/31/2023 Tiryakian Advisory Board Member 17 Casey Ferrell Animal Services First Full Term 03/31/2022 Advisory Board (see memo from Member Animal Servivices) 2 NOTE - If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancies remain: POSITION POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION NO. DESIGNATION DATE 4 Town of Chapel 03/31/2023 This position has been vacant since Hill 12/31/2019. (moved out of county) FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with appointment discussion. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item: • GOAL: 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. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss 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 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/22/2016 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Carrboro Expiration: 03/31/2020 Age Range: Special Repr: Town of Carrboro Number of Terms: 1 Debra Cunningham 2 First Appointed: 03/20/2018 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/20/2018 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Carrboro Expiration: 03/31/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: Town of Caffboro Number of Terms: 1 Dr Laurie Smith 3 First Appointed: 09/20/2016 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/19/2019 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Town of Chapel Hill Number of Terms: 2 VACANT 4 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2020 Age Range: Special Repr: Town of Chapel Hill Number of Terms: Krista Reddington 5 First Appointed: 03/20/2018 Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 03/20/2018 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Hillsborough Expiration: 03/31/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: Town of Hillsborough Number of Terms: 1 Ms. Jennifer Stout 6 First Appointed: 06/18/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 06/18/2019 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Hillsborough Expiration: 03/31/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Town of Hillsborough Number of Terms: 1 Wednesday,February 05,2020 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 Tony Whitaker First Appointed: 09/06/2016 7 Gender Identity: Male Township: Little River Current Appointment: 03/21/2017 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Expiration: 03/31/2020 Age Range: Special Repr: Public Health Field Number of Terms: 1 Allan Polak 8 First Appointed: 03/19/2019 p Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/19/2019 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Expiration: 03/31/2021 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Public Safety Field Number of Terms: Bonnie Hauser 9 First Appointed: 09/05/2017 Bin Gender Identity: Female Township: ham Current Appointment: 03/19/2019 g Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Expiration: 03/31/2022 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Matthew Bonds 10 First Appointed: 11/01/2018 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 11/01/2018 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Expiration: 03/31/2020 Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: Meggie Romick First Appointed: 03/19/2019 11 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/19/2019 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Expiration: 03/31/2021 Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: Jean Austin 12 First Appointed: 03/22/2016 Gender Identity: Female Township: Cheeks Current Appointment: 03/19/2019 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Expiration: 03/31/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Unincorporated County Number of Terms: 2 Wednesday,February 05,2020 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 Cathy Munnier 13 First Appointed: 03/22/2016 Gender Identity: Female Township: Eno Current Appointment: 03/21/2017 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Expiration: 03/31/2020 Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Unincorporated County Number of Terms: 1 Brenda Baldwin Scott 14 First Appointed: 03/22/2016 Gender Identity: Female p� Townshi Eno Current Appointment: 03/20/2018 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Expiration: 03/31/2021 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: At-Large Unincorporated County Number of Terms: 2 VACANT 15 First Appointed: Township: Current Appointment: Gender Identity: P� Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Expiration: 03/31/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: Veterinarian Number of Terms: Edmund Tiryakian 16 First Appointed: 04J19/2016 Gender Identity: Male Township: Little River Current Appointment: 03/21/2017 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Expiration: 03/31/2020 Age Range: Special Repr: Animal Services Advisory Board Member Number of Terms: 1 Dr. Beth Grooms 17 First Appointed: 03/22/2016 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/20/2018 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Expiration: 03/31/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Animal Services Advisory Board Member Number of Terms: 2 Amanda Schwoerke 18 First Appointed: 11/01/2016 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/19/2019 Ethnic Background: Hispanic Resid/Spec Req: Orange County Expiration: 03/31/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Animal Services Advisory Board Member Number of Terms: 2 Wednesday,February 05,2020 Page 3 6 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA ANIMAL SERVICES 1601 Eubanks Road http://orangecountync.gov/departments/animaIservices phone: (919)942-7387 Chapel Hill, NC 27516 fax: (919)918-2393 January 3, 2020 To: Thom Freeman, Assistant Deputy Clerk, Board of County Commissioners From: Bob Marotto, Animal Services Director Re: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Recommendations for Five Reappointments Animal Services considers possible reappointments to the board given the interest of five individuals in continuing to serve Orange County as a member of this board. On this basis, Animal Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners reappoint all five of these individuals. These board members are: • Michelle Walker for reappointment to the Town of Carrboro position. • Edmund Tirvakian for reappointment as the Animal Services Advisory Board (ASAB) member position unanimous support from the ASAB. • Tony Whitaker for reappointment to the Public Health Field position. • Matthew Bonds for reappointment to the At-Large position. • Cathy Munnier for reappointment to the At-Large Unincorporated County position. If the five members are reappointed, the Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool will have two vacancies left. There are currently no applicants for the Hearing Panel Pool. Please don't hesitate to let me know if there is a need for additional information. cc: Donna Baker, Clerk, Board of County Commissioners Amanda Schwoerke, J.D., Chair, Animal Services Advisory Board Bryan Stuart, Ph.D., Vice Chair, Animal Services Advisory Board 7 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA ANIMAL SERVICES 1601 Eubanks Road http://orangecountync.gov/departments/animaIservices phone: (919)942-7387 Chapel Hill, NC 27516 fax: (919)918-2393 January 24, 2020 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: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Recommendation The Animal Services Advisory Board (ASAB) is recommending that the Board of County Commissioners make an appointment now for the position currently occupied by Dr. Beth Groom which ends on the last day of June 2020. The reason for this early request is to assure that the new person has adequate time to observe and become fully oriented to the appeal process in order to ensure its continuing success. It is worth recalling that the position in question is one of the three positions on the Hearing Panel Pool filled by an ASAB member. These three members are responsible for convening and chairing the quasi-judicial appeal hearings conducted under the County[s Unified Animal Ordinance. Given their importance to the success of the appeal process, the ASAB has invited interested members to observe appeal hearings and talked about the best fit for the position Dr. Groom will be vacating on June 30, 2020. As a result, the ASAB is making the following recommendation: • Casey Ferrell: He has been a member of the ASAB since 2019 and he currently serves as the board's secretary. He has been inquisitive about the hearing process, its scope purpose and organization; and he has observed one hearing and reviewed a number of hearing case files. The ASAB is very confident that Mr. Ferrell will ably chair hearing panels at the beginning of his term provided he can shadow for a period of time, which he is prepared to do. If the applicant is appointed, the Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool will have zero vacancies at the end of June. Please don't hesitate to let me know if there is a need for additional information. 8 cc: Amanda Schwoerke, l.D, Chair, Animal Services Advisory Board Bryan Stuart, Ph.D., Vice Chair, Animal Services Advisory Board 9 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA ANIMAL SERVICES 1601 Eubanks Road http://orangecountync.gov/departments/animalservices phone: (919)942-7387 Chapel Hill, NC 27516 fax: (919)918-2393 February 5, 2020 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: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Observations As suggested in the recommendation itself for Casey Ferrell, there is an unmistakable need for individuals who become hearing panel chairs to have adequate orientation, exposure and training. There is strong agreement among staff and the Animal Services Advisory Board (ASAB) that this should be viewed as not only a necessary but an indispensable step to ensure the continuing success of the appeal process. The appeal process created by the Unified Animal Ordinance (UAO) is a quasi-judicial process. There are standards of evidence; and there are written procedures requiring witnesses to be sworn in, examined and cross-examined. It is also critical that panel members and most especially the panel chair are thoroughly familiar with "the elements" of law in the sections of the ordinance that are subject to appeal. It is the three ASAB appointees who are responsible for convening and chairing hearings. As they very much are the leaders the ASAB and staff concur that that it is best that Mr. Ferrell be appointed to the Hearing Panel Pool prior to the beginning of his term. Simply put, adequate orientation and training of each new chair is essential to the continued success of the appeal process that the Board of County Commissioners established through the UAO. cc: Amanda Schwoerke, J.D, Chair, Animal Services Advisory Board Bryan Stuart, Ph.D., Vice Chair, Animal Services Advisory Board 10 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 11 Page 1 of 1 Tony Whitaker Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Tony Whitaker Name Called: Home Address: 3725 Quail Meadow Drive Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 919-490-1645 Phone (Evening): 919-943-8418 Phone (Cell): 919-943-8418 Email: twhitaker511 @yahoo.com Place of Employment: Civil Consultants, Inc. Job Title: President Year of OC Residence: 1990 Township of Residence: Little River Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Site Committee, Habitat for Humanity, Orange County Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Previously served on the Board of Adjustment - 2 terms Previously served on the Board of Health - 2 terms Boards/Commissions applied for: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Engineering education, previous Board experiences, and experience managing a small business for twenty years, provides me with skills needed to listen, critically evaluate, and deal with issues in a balanced manner. Heard numerous appeals when on the Board of Adjustment. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want to actively serve in Orange County, and this opportunity seems suited to my skills. I m interested in issues that involve public health and safety. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/28/2016 1:11:35 PM Date Printed: 8/30/2016 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 14 Page 1 of 2 Cathy Munnier Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Cathy Munnier Name Called: Home Address: 1623 St. Mary's Road Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 919-245-8736 Phone (Evening): 919-245-8736 Phone (Cell): 917-841-7387 Email: harleyscat55@gmail.com Place of Employment: self - Canine Connections Job Title: Certified Dog Trainer Year of OC Residence: 2015 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I have an Associate Degree in Animal Science. Have experience working as a Vet Tech in Queens, NY and a Veterinary Practice Manager in Dutchess County, NY. I now have my own Dog Training business that I have successfully run for the last 7 years - 6+ in NY and most recently started up here in Orange County, NC Organizations that I am currently involved in are: Association of Professional Dog Trainers - (APDT) Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers - (CCPDT) AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator Therapy Dog International Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None as I just recently relocated to this area from the north. Boards/Commissions applied for: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Background, education and experience relevant to this board: With my Degree in Animal Science, experience as a Vet Tech and Practice manager I have a significant knowledge of the medical end of animal care. As a Dog Trainer I have trained thousands of dogs from (8 weeks of age) Puppy, Basic Obedience up to Canine Good Citizens and Therapy Dogs, and I am very proud to say that I have helped turn out some of the most amazing dogs. In addition, as a Certified dog trainer specializing in fear and aggression in dogs I can read dogs very well and am usually spot on in my evaluations of behavioral issues. 15 Page 2 of 2 Cathy Munnier I also have had the pleasure of working with a court system in Dutchess County, New York for 2- 3 years as the preferred Behavioral Consultant/Evaluator and dog rehabilitator with some truly amazing results. Meeting and evaluating owner/handler and dog and then producing written reports for the courts and the owners containing my findings and detailed recommendations to correct the problems, often working hand in hand training the owners to correct and control the issues concerning the dogs behavior. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As a Dog (animal)Advocate with the level of training and experience I have I am able to evaluate and observe situations the average person may not be equipped or trained to see. I also have the expertise to help determine a course of action that will benefit all concerned, dog, owner/family and the community. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 2/17/2016 4:55:14 PM Date Printed: 2/18/2016 16 Page 1 of 1 Beth Grooms Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Dr. Beth Grooms Name Called: Home Address: 720 CD Farms Road Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 9192254883 Phone (Evening): Phone (Cell): Email: river1 @mindspring.com Place of Employment: Beth Grooms, DDS, PA Job Title: Dentist Year of OC Residence: 2005 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: County's Rural Buffer Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Volunteer with the Orange County Chapter of the Coalition to Unchain Dogs Intake coordinator of the Great Dane Rescue Alliance Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards/Commissions applied for: Animal Services Advisory Board Background,education and experience relevant to this board: As a volunteer with the Coalition to Unchain Dogs, I frequently assist with building fences in the underserved areas of Orange County. I have seen,first hand,the problems that exist in these areas in regard to the acceptance of spay/neuter programs as well as the tethering ordinances. However, I have also seen the positive impact of a well designed community outreach program. In addition, I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer- Knowledge Assessed as well as a Professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/1/2013 8:36:42 PM Date Printed: 12/27/2013 17 Page 1 of 2 Edmund Tiryakian Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Edmund Tiryakian Name Called: Home Address: 2908 Ericka Drive Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 9194529092 Phone (Evening): 9194529041 Phone (Cell): 9194529092 Email: scotus27@gmail.com Place of Employment: Retired Job Title: Retired Year of OC Residence: 2008 Township of Residence: Little River Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Chairman, Caldwell Precinct, Orange County Democrats 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 am a pet-owner, a property owner, a trained lawyer and ex-banker. I have had extensive professional experience in dispute resolution Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe in fair and humane treatment of animals and believe in the mission of Animal Services. Conflict of Interest: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a trained lawyer, a dog owner, and a property owner. I know well the types of situations where conflicts over allegedly dangerous dogs and other nuisance pets often arise. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I wish to serve as a fair and impartial panelist to hear allegations of dangerous pets and to give both sides a fair hearing. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: 18 Page 2 of 2 Edmund Tiryakian Other Comments: This application was current on: 3/29/2016 9:12:18 AM Date Printed: 3/29/2016 19 Page 1 of 2 Casey Ferrell Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Casey Ferrell Name Called: Home Address: 3639 Watkins Farm Rd. Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 9193604339 Phone (Evening): 9193604339 Phone (Cell): 9193604339 Email: casey.ferrell@gmail.com Place of Employment: Kantar Consulting Job Title: VP Year of OC Residence: 2002 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: white Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I am currently do not have any organizational memberships, but I have been an active member of the North Carolina Press Association and Habitat for Humanity. I have also volunteered with the OCAS. My young son is entering kindergarten this year, and I am looking forward to rededicating myself to the Orange County community now that 1 11 have just a little bit of extra time for service. 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 background in journalism and worked in Orange County as the editor of the News of Orange County for several years. I developed a wonderful relationship with a number of OCAS personnel who are there to this day, and I hope some of that history would help establish credibility and trust as a new member of the advisory board. In cooperation with Bob Marotto, I produced the Pet of the Month feature in the NOC and protected that feature even as we downsized the staff and page count of the paper. I now work in marketing as a consultant and product manager, and I have a wealth of experience in consumer research, content development, marketing, and product strategy and innovation, all of which I think might be brought to bear on the efforts of the OCAS and its mission. I have done some consulting work for Nestle Purina as they sought to better understand the consumer profile of the pet owner and what their unmet needs are. I think that experience gives me a bit of insight into the minds of current and prospective pet owner and the kinds of messages that can resonate with them. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: 20 Page 2 of 2 Casey Ferrell Stated in a prior answer, but to reiterate, I am passionate about animal welfare, I have deep respect for the work that Bob and his team do, and I want to do my part to help OCAS serve the community and its residents, its animals and wildlife, and its environment. I am the loving owner of a long line of rescue animals, many of which were adopted from the OCAS shelter. If I can help OCAS find homes for its animals, find support for its mission, find donations for its services, find coverage and exposure for its efforts, or anything else it needs, it would be the very least I could do to repay the years and years of companionship and love I ve gotten from the animals in their charge. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/16/2019 8:50:58 PM Date Printed: 1/17/2019 21 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Bob Marotto Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Contact Phone: 919-968-2287 Stacy Schenkel Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 01/08/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range 35-59 Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Dr. Mark Solomon Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/15/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough Age Range 35-59 Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Limits Also Serves On: Wednesday,January 22,2020 Page 1 of 1 22 Page 1 of 2 Stacy Schenkel Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Stacy Schenkel Name Called: Home Address: 7211 Union Grove Church Rd. Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 7148565745 Email: Kitty3leg@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2018 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Graduate of OC Sheriff citizen5ETMs academy Certified Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician Registered Veterinary Technician (license currently inactive) Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have always been an advocate for animal health and safety, even when I was a child. Animal husbandry has been a huge part of my personal life and ita€TMs now a large part of my professional life as well. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I'd like to do my part to protect the basic rights and safety of animals in Orange County and educate others if I can. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I grew up in southern California and I have been exposed to all sorts of animal behavior both wild and domestic. I am also well-versed in snake handling and education regarding wild reptiles. Conflict of Interest: 23 Page 2 of 2 Stacy Schenkel Animal Services Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have always been an advocate for animal health and safety, even when I was a child. Animal husbandry has been a huge part of my personal life and METMs now a large part of my professional life as well. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I'd like to do my part to protect the basic rights and safety of animals in Orange County and educate others if I can. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I grew up in southern California and I have been exposed to all sorts of animal behavior both wild and domestic. I am also well-versed in snake handling and education regarding wild reptiles. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/8/2020 9:10:40 AM Date Printed: 1/9/2020 24 Page 1 of 1 Mark Solomon Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Dr. Mark Solomon Name Called: Home Address: 110 East Queen Street Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 9192255916 Email: mjsolomon@nc.rr.com Year of OC Residence: 2010 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Volunteer at both WHUP and WPVM community radio. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Served on Board of Alliance for Historic Hillsborough (2015-2017) Boards/Commissions applied for: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Worked with Coalition to Unchain Dogs (now called Beyond Fences) in the past. Feel strongly about animal welfare. Am aware about the responsibilities/charge of the Board through two current board members. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I feel strongly about animal welfare. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I am neuropsychologist/clinical psychologist by training. Would be able to communicate well and consider multiple viewpoints. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/15/2020 1:42:54 PM Date Printed: 1/16/2020