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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda 10-10-2023; 8 - Animal Services Advisory Board – Appointment Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: October 10, 2023 Action Agenda Item No. 8 SUBJECT: Animal Services Advisory Board — Appointment Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Recommendation Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Member and Applicant Summary Sheet Application of Person Recommended Applications of Other Applicants No Applicants Membership Roster Applicant Interest List PURPOSE: To consider an appointment to the Animal Services Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: The charge of the Animal Services Advisory Board is to advise the Board of County Commissioners on matters of concern regarding animal issues and animal services in Orange County, and to work with the Animal Services Director on various policy concerns and issues regarding County animal services. The Board of County Commissioners appoints all thirteen (13) members with representation from various related fields and municipalities. The following individual is recommended for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Cathy Munnier Animal First Full Term 06/30/2026 Welfare/Advocacy (Re-appointment) If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancy remains: POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION DESIGNATION DATE At-Large 06/30/2025 Vacant since 09/21/2022 FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. 2 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 Advisory Board. 3 t ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA ANIMAL SERVICES 1601 Eubanks Road www.orangecountync.gov/animalservices phone: (919)942-7387 Chapel Hill, NC 27516 fax: (919)918-2393 September 21, 2023 To: Tara May, Assistant Deputy Clerk, Board of County Commissioners From: Holly Pittman, Administrative Support II, Animal Services Re: Animal Services Advisory Board Recommendation for Reappointment of Board Member The Animal Services Advisory Board recommends that the Board of County Commissioners appoint CATHY MUNNIER to the Animal Services Advisory Board. • Cathy Munnier is recommended for appointment to Position #11, Animal Welfare/Animal Advocacy. Please don't hesitate to let me know if there is a need for additional information. cc: Laura Jensen, Clerk, Board of County Commissioners Lee Pickett, Chair,Animal Services Advisory Board Allan Polak, Vice Chair, Animal Services Advisory Board Dr. Sandra Strong, Animal Services Director 4 Animal Services Advisory Board Members and Applicants Name Member or Applicant? Gender Identity Race/Ethnic Background Age Range Township Also Serves on Lee Pickett Member Female White Eno Board of Health Sunita Driehuys Member Female Asian American 35-59 Chapel Hill Deborah Hill Member Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill Michael Delafield Member Male White 35-59 Chapel Hill Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Tracey Little Member Female African American 35-59 Hillsborough Lynne Dubose Member Female White 60+ Eno Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Dawn Roberts Member Female White 35-59 Cedar Grove Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Lucia Welborne Member Female White Bingham Judy Miller Member Female White 60+ Cedar Grove Cathy Munnier Member Female White 60+ 1 Eno lAnimal Services Hearing Panel Pool Allan Polak Member Male White 35-59 IChapel Hill jAnimal Services Hearing Panel Pool Kimberly Rider Member Female White 18-34 lHillsborough VACANT 5 Page 1 of 2 Cathy Munnier Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Cathy Munnier Name Called: Home Address: 134 Kirkland Dr. Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 919-245-8736 Email: harleyscat55@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2015 Township of Residence: Eno Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: OCAS Hearing Panel APDT AKC Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: OCAS Hearing Panel Boards/Commissions applied for: Animal Services Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have a degree in Animal Science, have worked for Veterinarians both in the capacity of Vet Tech and Practice Manager. I have been training dogs ALL my life and became a fully certified Trainer in 2003 and opened my Dog Training business in NY in 2009. In addition, I moved that business down here in 2015. 1 have multiple certifications = 2 thru Animal Behavior College and 1 thru CCPDT. I also did legal Dog Bite cases for the town of Fishkill in NY for a number of years. I am an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator and have trained thousands of dogs including many Therapy and Service dogs. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am an animal advocate, with a strong understanding of animal behavior as my training business fully relies on my ability to understand and read both the animal and human sides of the equation and I feel that I could help with decisions and regulations with regard to proper handling and laws with regard to the humane treatment of animals. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I read both animals and people better than most people. I also have a fairly good grasp of the laws governing the humane treatment of animals as well as the owner s rights and responsibilities. I also have the medical background of a Vet Tech which makes me well versed in diseases, medical care and the overall proper care of pets. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: 6 Page 2 of 2 Cathy Munnier Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Application Date: 2/17/2016 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 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 be Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 11/18/2022 11:15:53 AM Date Printed: 11/18/2022 7 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Animal Services Advisory Board Meeting Times: 6:30 pm Third Wednesday of every month Contact Person:Dr.Sandra Strong&Holly Pittman Meeting Place: Community Room of the Animal Services Facility Contact Phone: 919-942-7387 Positions: 13 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Description: 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.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(c).Position#1 Veterianarian from Health Board may serve 3 terms to coincide with the Board of Health terms. Dr. Lee Pickett I Chair First Appointed: 09/17/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Eno Current Appointment: 06/20/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2026 Age Range: Special Repr: Veterinarian from Health Board(3 terms) Number of Terms: 2 Dr Sunita Driehuys 2 First Appointed: 03/10/2020 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/07/2023 Ethnic Background: Asian American Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2025 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Veterinarian Number of Terms: 2 Deborah Hill 3 First Appointed: 03/07/2023 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/07/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2024 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Town of Carrboro Number of Terms: Mr. Michael Delafield 4 First Appointed: 11/01/2022 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 11/01/2022 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2024 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Town of Chapel Hill Number of Terms: Ms. Tracey Little 5 First Appointed: 06/20/2023 Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 06/20/2023 Ethnic Background: African American Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2024 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Town of Hillsborough Number of Terms: Mrs. Lynne DuBose 6 First Appointed: 06/20/2023 Gender Identity: Female Township: Eno Current Appointment: 06/20/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2024 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Non-Municipality Number of Terms: Monday,October 2,2023 Page 1 8 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Animal Services Advisory Board Meeting Times: 6:30 pm Third Wednesday of every month Contact Person:Dr.Sandra Strong&Holly Pittman Meeting Place: Community Room of the Animal Services Facility Contact Phone: 919-942-7387 Positions: 13 Length:3 years Terms: 2 VACANT 7 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2025 Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: Dawn Roberts 8 First Appointed: 10/06/2020 Gender Identity: Female Township: Cedar Grove Current Appointment: 06/20/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2026 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Non-Municipality Number of Terms: 2 Lucia Welborne 9 First Appointed: 03/19/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 05/18/2021 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: Animal Welfare/Animal Advocacy Number of Terms: 2 Judy Miller 10 First Appointed: 09/20/2022 Gender Identity: Female Township: Cedar Grove Current Appointment: 06/20/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2026 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Animal Welfare/Animal Advocacy Number of Terms: 1 Cathy Munnier 11 First Appointed: 03/07/2023 Gender Identity: Female Township: Eno Current Appointment: 03/07/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2023 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Animal Welfare/Animal Advocacy Number of Terms: Allan Polak 12 Vice-Chair First Appointed: 10/06/2020 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/07/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2025 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Certified Animal Handler/Trainer/Technic Number of Terms: 1 Monday,October 2,2023 Page 2 9 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Animal Services Advisory Board Meeting Times: 6:30 pm Third Wednesday of every month Contact Person:Dr.Sandra Strong&Holly Pittman Meeting Place: Community Room of the Animal Services Facility Contact Phone: 919-942-7387 Positions: 13 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Kimberly Rider 13 First Appointed: 09/20/2022 Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 06/20/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2026 Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: Owner/Manager Retail Pet Services Number of Terms: 1 Monday,October 2,2023 Page 3 10 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Dr. Sandra Strong&Holly Pittm Animal SerVICBS Advisory Board Contact Phone: 919.942.7387 No applicants for this board. Gender Identity: Date Applied: Ethnic Background: Township: Age Range: Zone of Residence: Also Serves On: Monday,October 2,2023 Page I of 1