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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 05-11-2021; 8 - Animal Services Advisory Board – Appointments Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: May 11, 2021 Action Agenda Item No. 8 SUBJECT: Animal Services Advisory Board — Appointments Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Recommendations Applications for Persons Recommended Attendance Record Applicant Interest List Applications of Persons on the Interest List PURPOSE: To discuss appointments to the Animal Services Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Dr. Bryan Town of Hillsborough Second Full Term 06/30/2024 Stuart Lucia Animal Welfare/Animal Second Full Term 06/30/2024 Welborne Advocacy 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 appointments to the Animal Services Advisory Board. 2 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Animal Services Advisory Board Meeting Times: 6:30 pm-8:00 pm Third Wed.each month Contact Person:Vicki Jones Meeting Place: Community Room of the Animal Services Facility Contact Phone: 919-942-7387 Positions: 13 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Description: <div>The charge of the Animal Services Advisory Board is to advise the Board of County Commissioners on matters of concern regarding animal issues and animals services in Orange County.&nbsp;To work with the Animal Services Director (or designee)on various policy concerns and issues regarding County animal services.To carry out duty to hear Potentially Dangerous Dog Declaration appeals as prescribed by N.C.Gen. Stat. §67-4.1©.&nbsp;Position#1 &quot;Veterianarian from Health Board&quot;,may serve 3 terms to coincide with the Board of Health terms.</div> Dr. Lee Pickett 1 First Appointed: 09/17/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Eno Current Appointment: 10/06/2020 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: Veterinarian from Health Board(3 terms) Number of Terms: 1 Dr Sunita Driehuys 2 First Appointed: 03/10/2020 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/10/2020 Ethnic Background: Asian American Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2022 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Veterinarian Number of Terms: 1 Sue Millager 3 First Appointed: 03/10/2020 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/10/2020 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2021 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Town of Carrboro Number of Terms: Amanda Schwoerke 4 First Appointed: 06/19/2018 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 06/19/2018 Ethnic Background: Hispanic Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: Town of Chapel Hill Number of Terms: 1 Dr. Bryan Stuart 5 First Appointed: 09/04/2018 Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 09/04/2018 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: Town of Hillsborough Number of Terms: 1 Mr. Casey Ferrell 6 First Appointed: 03/19/2019 Gender Identity: Male Township: Eno Current Appointment: 03/19/2019 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: Non-Municipality Number of Terms: 1 Monday,April 26,2021 Page 1 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Animal Services Advisory Board Meeting Times: 6:30 pm-8:00 pm Third Wed.each month Contact Person:Vicki Jones Meeting Place: Community Room of the Animal Services Facility Contact Phone: 919-942-7387 Positions: 13 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Edmund Tiryakian 7 First Appointed: 06/07/2016 Gender Identity: Male Township: Little River Current Appointment: 06/18/2019 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 2 Dawn Roberts 8 First Appointed: 10/06/2020 Gender Identity: Female Township: Cedar Grove Current Appointment: 10/06/2020 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2023 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Non-Municipality Number of Terms: 1 Lucia Welborne 9 First Appointed: 03/19/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 03/19/2019 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: Animal Welfare/Animal Advocacy Number of Terms: 1 Lori Gershon 10 First Appointed: 10/06/2020 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/06/2020 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2023 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Animal Welfare/Animal Advocacy Number of Terms: 1 Meggie Romick 11 First Appointed: 10/06/2020 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/06/2020 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2023 Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: Animal Welfare/Animal Advocacy Number of Terms: 1 Allan Polak 12 First Appointed: 10/06/2020 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/06/2020 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2022 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Certified Animal Handler/Trainer/Technic Number of Terms: Monday,April 26,2021 Page 2 4 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Animal Services Advisory Board Meeting Times: 6:30 pm-8:00 pm Third Wed.each month Contact Person:Vicki Jones Meeting Place: Community Room of the Animal Services Facility Contact Phone: 919-942-7387 Positions: 13 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Susan Spinks 13 First Appointed: 10/06/2020 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/06/2020 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2023 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Owner/Manager Retail Pet Services Number of Terms: 1 Monday,April 26,2021 Page 3 5 ORANGE COUNTY NOR'T'H CAROLINA ANIMAL SERVICES 1601 Eubanks Road http://orangecountync.gov/departments/anima[services phone: (919)942-7387 Chapel Hill, NC 27516 fax: (919)918-2393 April 22, 2021 To: Tara May, Assistant Deputy Clerk, Board of County Commissioners From: Vicki Jones, Animal Services Interim Director Re: Animal Services Advisory Board Recommendations for Two Reappointments The Animal Services Advisory Board unanimously recommends that the Board of County Commissioners reappoint Bryan Stewart and Lucia Welborne. • Bryan Stewart who is recommended for reappointment to the Town of Hillsborough position. • Lucia Welborne who is recommended for reappointment to Animal Welfare/Animal Advocacy position. Please don't hesitate to let me know if there is a need for additional information. cc: Laura Jensen, Clerk, Board of County Commissioners Ed Tiryakian, Chair, Animal Services Advisory Board Bryan Stewart, Vice Chair, Animal Services Advisory Board 6 Page 1 of 2 Bryan Stuart Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Dr. Bryan Stuart Name Called: Home Address: 121 E. Tryon St. Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 919-600-2422 Phone (Evening): 919-600-2422 Phone (Cell): 919-600-2422 Email: bryanlstuart@gmail.com Place of Employment: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Job Title: Research Curator of Herpetology Year of OC Residence: 2013 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Chapel Hill Township within C.H. city limits Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Town of Hillsborough Tree Board member 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 hold B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in biology/zoology and am employed as a professional zoologist(specializing in amphibians and reptiles). I have maintained or worked with domestic and exotic animals in captivity for most of my life. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is the designated recipient for venomous reptiles that are confiscated in violation of the State s Article 55 legislation pertaining to public endangerment with venomous reptiles (captive venomous snakes maintained in captivity in unsafe conditions). As such I have experience with working in coordination with law enforcement and animal control in responding to cases of live animals (in this case, venomous reptiles) being kept as pets inappropriately by members of the general public. (I know that Orange County has its own county-level legislation banning the keeping of live venomous reptiles, except as it pertains to research at UNC Chapel Hill). Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am a life-long animal lover and wish to offer my experience in helping to ensure that live animals are maintained appropriately(legally, humanely, and safely) in my community. Conflict of Interest: Only in that my job may require that I consult or assist law enforcement/animal control with confiscations of venomous reptiles in cases of Article 55 violations. Supplemental Questions: 7 Page 2 of 2 Bryan Stuart Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 5/24/2017 Date Printed: 6/2/2017 8 Page 1 of 2 Lucia Welborne Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Lucia Welborne Name Called: Home Address: 9119 Bent Tree Lane Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone (Day): 9198803888 Phone (Evening): 9198803888 Phone (Cell): 919 800 3888 Email: talliemac@mcalesterhome.com Place of Employment: na Job Title: na Year of OC Residence: 1970 Township of Residence: Bingham Zone of Residence: County Sex: Female Ethnic Background: white Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Volunteer Driver for National Rescue Program Volunteer Pet Therapy Visitation Past APS volunteer ASPCA Toastmasters Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: NC / Orange County Healthy Carolinians - past board member Adelaide Walters - past Chair of board - board member Boards/Commissions applied for: Animal Services Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: 'Life long animal lover, caretaker, and rescue. 'Volunteer with Best Friends during and after Hurricane Katrina. 'Volunteer driver for national rescue relocation and homing program 'Volunteer at Best Friends Animal Society- Utah Spay/neuter coordinator for APS - 70s 'Trainee with Animal Behaviorist at Best Friends Animal Society. 'Masters Degree in Public Health gives me a good understanding the workings of communities. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have a love of animals and a true empathy for them. I believe I can contribute both through my education and experience I am familiar with the people, geography and community of Orange County Conflict of Interest: 9 Page 2 of 2 Lucia Welborne Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 10/9/2018 6:11:51 PM Date Printed: 10/17/2018 10 BOCC Attendance Records For Advisory Board Re-Appointments Animal Services Advisory Board—Apr 2020 -Mar 2021 Original Date Appointed Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Dr. Bryan Stuart 09/04/2018 N N N P P P P P N P P P Lucia Welborne 03/19/2019 N N N P P P P P N E P P P: Present @ Meeting A: Absent E: Excused Absence N: No Meeting Information Current Through: March 31,2021 11 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Vicki Jones Animal Services Advisory Board Contact Phone: 919-942-7387 Mr. David Francis Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 07/28/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: Chapel Hill ETJ Also Serves On: Kim Odom Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 01/08/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Cedar Grove Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: 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: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Brenda Baldwin Scott Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 07/28/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Eno Age Range: 60+ Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Ms. Jennifer Stout Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 07/28/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough Age Range: Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Monday,April 26,2021 Page 1 of 1 12 Page 1 of 2 David Francis Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. David Francis Name Called: Home Address: 206 Northwood Drive Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 2024924922 Email: dcfranci@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2013 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Chapel Hill ETJ Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: white Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I am a member of Launch Chapel Hill s Cohort 11 . 1 also am a member of the American Council on Germany. My wife works for the university, and my daughter is in day care near campus. We are also members of St. Thomas s Church. 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 an MBA from UNC, a graduate degree from Georgetown, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago. I have lived around the world as a journalist, and can bring in many outside perspectives and solution to help solve problems. As a journalist, I have covered governments globally so I have a great understanding of how it functions, but still have a lot to learn.) have also been a responsible pet owner for the last 20 years. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want to get involved in local government in some capacity to better know my Chapel Hill neighbors. I am also passionate about animal welfare. Finally, I want to start to introduce my daughter into how civic life works. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I have had the opportunity to live all over the world, as well as in major cities across the country. As a journalist, I have reported on pet conditions in a number of different countries. I can bring a unique perspective to the Animal Services Advisory Board based on these experiences. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: 13 Page 2 of 2 David Francis This application was current on: 7/28/2020 Date Printed: 7/28/2020 14 Page 1 of 1 Kim Odom Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Kim Odom Name Called: Home Address: 3815 Kenwood Drive Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 919-732-0915 Email: kim.wanke@duke.edu Year of OC Residence: 2018 Township of Residence: Cedar Grove Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: None at the moment, other than past poll greater for Orange County Democratic Party. 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 participated in animal rescue for years- by transporting animals, fostering, etc. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would be interested in the animal advocacy member slot Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I would offer my honest opinion on proposed topics and use my background with rescue as a source of experience Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/8/2020 Date Printed: 1/9/2020 15 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 citizens€TMs 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: 16 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 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: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/8/2020 9:10:40 AM Date Printed: 1/9/2020 17 Page 1 of 2 Brenda Baldwin Scott Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Brenda Baldwin Scott Name Called: Home Address: 6106 Bent Oak Dr Durham NC 27705 Phone: 919-3094647 Email: Mysons27705@yahoo.com Year of OC Residence: 2000 Township of Residence: Eno Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: white Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I have worked for 3 years as an animal rehabber, specializing in orphaned neonatal kittens, for 2 local rescues. I have received technical training meant for vet tech continuing education, but I am not a vet tech. I have also received training as a wildlife rehabber for the Wildlife Rehab of NC, including annual workshops at NCSU Vet School. (To be clear, I do not live in any of the cities listed above. I live in an unincorporated part of the county.) Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Animal Services Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My animal-related experience is explained above. I hold a Masters of Science in Chemistry and Biochemistry from California Institute of Technology. I am a published researcher, and I have 25 year of experience as a regional and national manager for research corporations. My work involved extensive experience with negotiating large contracts and building teams. I have worked for 3 years as an animal rehabber, specializing in orphaned neonatal kittens, for 2 local rescues. I have received technical training meant for vet tech continuing education, but I am not a vet tech. I have also received training as a wildlife rehabber for the Wildlife Rehab of NC, including annual workshops at NCSU Vet School. (To be clear, I do not live in any of the cities listed above. I live in an unincorporated part of the county.). Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have time now to get involved with local community. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I have a background in science and corporate business as well as pet rescue. This lends a logical appraisal of evidence relative to statutes. Conflict of Interest: 18 Page 2 of 2 Brenda Baldwin Scott Boards/Commissions appointments: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Application Date: 2/23/2016 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My animal-related experience is explained above. I hold a Masters of Science in Chemistry and Biochemistry from California Institute of Technology. I am a published researcher, and I have 25 year of experience as a regional and national manager for rese Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have time now to get involved with local community. Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 7/28/2020 Date Printed: 7/28/2020 19 Page 1 of 2 Jennifer Stout Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Jennifer Stout Name Called: Home Address: 2401 George Anderson Dr Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 9193239992 Email: jenstout.nc@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2012 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: white Age Range: Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Graduate of the Hillsborough Citizen s Academy, Election Assistant for Orange County Board of Elections (2016 to present), former volunteer with Calvin s Paws, former board member and volunteer with North Carolina Therapeutic Riding Center, 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 m a lifelong animal lover. I grew up on a farm, later got into horses, and spent my formative years working the show circuit as a groom. I ve been a farm/pet sitter for over 20 years now. I work professionally in human clinical research, but my passion has always been animals and animal care. I ve volunteered in multiple capacities with animal rescue groups and other groups with a horse component (therapeutic riding). And I am also a fill in veterinary assistant at a local practice when they need additional hands. I think all of that brings a wealth of love and experience that could prove helpful and relevant. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I d like to find a way to combine by love of animals with my interest in local government and this seems a good way to marry that. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: 20 Page 2 of 2 Jennifer Stout Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Application Date: 5/14/2019 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Echoing what I said above... I m a lifelong animal lover. I grew up on a farm, later got into horses, and spent my formative years working the show circuit as a groom. I ve been a farm/pet sitter for over 20 years now. I work professionally in human c Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: This board is intriguing because the decisions made have strong personal and potentially community impacts. I m a dog owner and aficionado, but I ve also been the recipient of a nasty dog bite and have been exposed to the animal control/reporting side of Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 7/28/2020 Date Printed: 7/28/2020