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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 09-10-20; Item10 - Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool – Appointment Discussion ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: September 10, 2020 Action Agenda Item No. 10 SUBJECT: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool – Appointment Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): Membership Roster Applicant Interest List Applications of Persons on the Interest List INFORMATION CONTACT: Clerk’s Office, 919-245-2125 PURPOSE: To discuss an appointment to the Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE TYPE OF APPOINTMENT TERM EXPIRATION DATE 4 To Be Determined BOCC Appointment Town of Chapel Hill (request to consider an applicant on the current applicant Interest List, this position has been vacant since 01/07/2020) First Full Term 03/31/2023 NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: • None FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. 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 an appointment to the Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool. 1 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Contact Person:Bob Marotto Contact Phone:919-968-2287 Meeting Times: As Needed Positions:18 Terms:2 Meeting Place: Length:3 years 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. Ethnic Background:white Michelle Walker Gender Identity:Female Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:Carrboro Current Appointment:03/10/2020 Expiration:03/31/2023 Number of Terms:2 1 First Appointed:03/22/2016 Special Repr:Town of CarrboroAge Range: Ethnic Background:white Debra Cunningham Gender Identity:Female Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:Carrboro Current Appointment:03/20/2018 Expiration:03/31/2021 Number of Terms:1 2 First Appointed:03/20/2018 Special Repr:Town of CarrboroAge Range: Ethnic Background:white Dr Laurie Smith Gender Identity:Female Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:Chapel Hill Current Appointment:03/19/2019 Expiration:03/31/2022 Number of Terms:2 3 First Appointed:09/20/2016 Special Repr:Town of Chapel HillAge Range: Ethnic Background: VACANT Gender Identity:Township: Resid/Spec Req:Chapel Hill Current Appointment: Expiration:03/31/2023 Number of Terms: 4 First Appointed: Special Repr:Town of Chapel HillAge Range: Ethnic Background:white Krista Reddington Gender Identity:Female Township:Hillsborough Resid/Spec Req:Hillsborough Current Appointment:03/20/2018 Expiration:03/31/2021 Number of Terms:1 5 First Appointed:03/20/2018 Special Repr:Town of HillsboroughAge Range: Ethnic Background:white Ms. Jennifer Stout Gender Identity:Female Township:Hillsborough Resid/Spec Req:Hillsborough Current Appointment:06/18/2019 Expiration:03/31/2022 Number of Terms:1 6 First Appointed:06/18/2019 Special Repr:Town of HillsboroughAge Range: Monday, August 10, 2020 Page 1 2 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Contact Person:Bob Marotto Contact Phone:919-968-2287 Meeting Times: As Needed Positions:18 Terms:2 Meeting Place: Length:3 years Ethnic Background:white Tony Whitaker Gender Identity:Male Township:Little River Resid/Spec Req:Orange County Current Appointment:03/10/2020 Expiration:03/31/2023 Number of Terms:2 7 First Appointed:09/06/2016 Special Repr:Public Health FieldAge Range: Ethnic Background:white Allan Polak Gender Identity:Male Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:Orange County Current Appointment:03/19/2019 Expiration:03/31/2021 Number of Terms: 8 First Appointed:03/19/2019 Special Repr:Public Safety FieldAge Range:35-59 Ethnic Background:white Bonnie Hauser Gender Identity:Female Township:Bingham Resid/Spec Req:Orange County Current Appointment:03/19/2019 Expiration:03/31/2022 Number of Terms:1 9 First Appointed:09/05/2017 Special Repr:At-LargeAge Range:60+ Ethnic Background:white Matthew Bonds Gender Identity:Male Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:Orange County Current Appointment:03/10/2020 Expiration:03/31/2023 Number of Terms:1 10 First Appointed:11/01/2018 Special Repr:At-LargeAge Range: Ethnic Background:white Meggie Romick Gender Identity:Female Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:Orange County Current Appointment:03/19/2019 Expiration:03/31/2021 Number of Terms: 11 First Appointed:03/19/2019 Special Repr:At-LargeAge Range:18-34 Ethnic Background:white Jean Austin Gender Identity:Female Township:Cheeks Resid/Spec Req:Orange County Current Appointment:03/19/2019 Expiration:03/31/2022 Number of Terms:2 12 First Appointed:03/22/2016 Special Repr:At-Large Unincorporated CountyAge Range: Monday, August 10, 2020 Page 2 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Contact Person:Bob Marotto Contact Phone:919-968-2287 Meeting Times: As Needed Positions:18 Terms:2 Meeting Place: Length:3 years Ethnic Background:white Cathy Munnier Gender Identity:Female Township:Eno Resid/Spec Req:Orange County Current Appointment:03/10/2020 Expiration:03/31/2023 Number of Terms:2 13 First Appointed:03/22/2016 Special Repr:At-Large Unincorporated CountyAge Range: Ethnic Background:white Brenda Baldwin Scott Gender Identity:Female Township:Eno Resid/Spec Req:Orange County Current Appointment:03/20/2018 Expiration:03/31/2021 Number of Terms:2 14 First Appointed:03/22/2016 Special Repr:At-Large Unincorporated CountyAge Range:60+ Ethnic Background:white Dr. Beth Grooms Gender Identity:Female Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:Orange County Current Appointment:03/20/2018 Expiration:03/31/2021 Number of Terms:3 15 First Appointed:03/22/2016 Special Repr:VeterinarianAge Range: Ethnic Background:white Edmund Tiryakian Gender Identity:Male Township:Little River Resid/Spec Req:Orange County Current Appointment:03/10/2020 Expiration:03/31/2023 Number of Terms:2 16 First Appointed:04/19/2016 Special Repr:Animal Services Advisory Board MemberAge Range: Ethnic Background:white Mr. Casey Ferrell Gender Identity:Male Township:Eno Resid/Spec Req:Orange County Current Appointment:03/10/2020 Expiration:03/31/2022 Number of Terms:1 17 First Appointed:03/10/2020 Special Repr:Animal Services Advisory Board MemberAge Range: Ethnic Background:Hispanic Amanda Schwoerke Gender Identity:Female Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:Orange County Current Appointment:03/19/2019 Expiration:03/31/2022 Number of Terms:2 18 First Appointed:11/01/2016 Special Repr:Animal Services Advisory Board MemberAge Range: Monday, August 10, 2020 Page 3 4 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Contact Person:Bob Marotto Contact Phone:919-968-2287 Ethnic Background:White Stacy Schenkel Gender Identity:Female Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:01/08/2020 Res. Eligibility:CountyAge Range 35-59 Also Serves On: Ethnic Background:White Mark Solomon Gender Identity:Male Township:Hillsborough Date Applied:01/15/2020 Dr. Res. Eligibility:Hillsborough Town LimitsAge Range 35-59 Also Serves On: Monday, August 10, 2020 Page 1 of 1 5 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Stacy Schenkel Page 1 of 2 Home Address:7211 Union Grove Church Rd. Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence:County Ethnic Background:White Gender Identity:Female Phone:7148565745 Email:Kitty3leg@gmail.com Name: Stacy Schenkel Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2018 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Graduate of OC Sheriff citizenâ€™s academy Certified Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician Registered Veterinary Technician (license currently inactive) Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Age Range:35-59 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 itâ €™s 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. Conflict of Interest: 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. 6 Page 2 of 2 Stacy Schenkel Other Comments: This application was current on:1/8/2020 9:10:40 AM Date Printed:1/9/2020 Boards/Commissions appointments: 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 itâ €™s 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. Conflict of Interest: 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. 7 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Mark Solomon Page 1 of 1 Home Address:110 East Queen Street Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence:Hillsborough Town Limits Ethnic Background:White Gender Identity:Male Phone:9192255916 Email:mjsolomon@nc.rr.com Name:Dr. Mark Solomon Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Other Comments: Name Called: This application was current on:1/15/2020 1:42:54 PM Date Printed:1/16/2020 Year of OC Residence:2010 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 appointments: Age Range:35-59 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. Conflict of Interest: 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. 8