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HomeMy WebLinkAboutASAB Meeting Summary 09202021 Orange County Animal Services 1601 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 919-942-PETS (7387) ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD (ASAB) 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Virtual Meeting Summary MEMBERS PRESENT: Edmund Tiryakian (Chair), Bryan Stuart (Vice Chair), Lee Pickett, Lucia Welborne, Sunita Driehuys, Sue Millager, Dawn Roberts, Meggie Romick, Brenda Scott, Susan Spinks ABSENT: Lori Gershon, Alan Polak STAFF PRESENT: Dr. Sandra Strong (Animal Services Director), Rachel Plast (Administrative Assistant) PUBLIC PRESENT: Paula Greeno, observer- no agenda items Call to order: 6:33 p.m. Review and adoption of the agenda: No Changes or Additions Ed Tiryakian Y Bryan Stuart Y Lee Pickett Y Sue Millager Y (1st) Lucia Welborne Y Sunita Driehuys Y(2nd) Dawn Roberts Y Meggie Romick Y Allan Polak A Susan Spinks Y Lori Gershon A Brenda Scott Y Review and approval of August, 2021 meeting summary: Ed Tiryakian Y Bryan Stuart Y Lee Pickett Y Sue Millager Y Lucia Welborne Y i Sunita Driehuys Y Dawn Roberts Y(2nd) Meggie Romick Y Allan Polak A Susan Spinks Y(1st) Lori Gershon A Brenda Scott Y Review of public participation guidelines: Bryan Stuart, (ASAB Vice-Chair) Monthly Meeting Attendance Record (confirm completion): Confirmed New Business: Donation of Tennis balls for Dog toys Meggie Romick inquired about the possibility of accepting used tennis balls for toys for Animal Services Dogs. Dr. Driehuys, Dr. Pickett, and Dr. Strong agreed that these are suitable short term toys, however long term use could damage teeth. OCAS currently has a good supply on hand, donations are placed in the drop box. Members of the committee identified other rescue groups who might be able to use them, and will make availability know to them. Old Business: Animal Services Advisory Board Fulfillments: • Alan Polak will resign from his current position on the hearing panel, and will be re- designated as chair. May require County Commissioner Approval. Wild and Dangerous Animal Committee • The Wild and Dangerous Animal Committee will draft a proposal which combines Division 4 and Division 5. Upon completion this revision will be forwarded to legal for review and approval. • Update on Wolf Dogs • Staff continues working to place these dogs. Issues of suitable placement locations, and appropriate transport are being researched and considered. • Remote venues for ASAB Lucia Welborne will visit Rogers road Community Center again to discuss a meeting time. • Committee on racial equity and animal welfare: • No report at this time. • Second chance for dogs initiative • OCASAB will not pursue adoption of the Wake County ordinance, but will continue reviewing ordinances that more closely meet the need for less serious designations while protecting the community. Motion to Continue to explore Second Chance Option and Propose Revision to Current Ordinance Ed Tiryakian Y Bryan Stuart Y(1 st) Lee Pickett Y Sue Millager Y Lucia Welborne Y(1st) Sunita Driehuys Y(2nd) Dawn Roberts Y Meggie Romick Y Allan Polak A Susan Spinks Y Lori Gershon A Brenda Scott Y Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.