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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda 02-15-24; 4 - Animal Services Advisory Board – Appointment Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 15, 2024 Action Agenda Item No. 4 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 Membership Roster Applicant Interest List PURPOSE: To discuss 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 Paula At-Large Partial Term 06/30/2025 Kotarakos If the individual listed above is appointed, no vacancies remain. 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 2 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 November 16, 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 New Board Member The Animal Services Advisory Board recommends that the Board of County Commissioners appoint APPLICANT NAME to the Animal Services Advisory Board. • Paula Kotarakos is recommended for appointment to Position #7, At-Large. 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+ Eno Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Allan Polak Member Male White 35-59 Chapel Hill Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Kimberly Rider Member Female White 18-34 Hillsborough VACANT Annie Goldberg lApplicant lFernale White 18-34 Chapel Hill Paula M.Kotarakos jApplicant IFemale lWhite 35-59 lCheeks 5 Page 1 of 2 Paula M. Kotarakos Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Paula M. Kotarakos Name Called: Home Address: 708 Collington Dr. Mebane NC 27302 Phone: 310-717-3154 Email: PaulaK@hpw.com Year of OC Residence: 2015 Township of Residence: Cheeks Zone of Residence: Town of Mebane City Limits Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Copper Circle (formerly TAAEF/New Lease on Life); OC Affordable Housing Advisory Board; Triangle Apartment Association; Durham Regional Association of Realtors; National Apartment Association; National Realtors Association Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Affordable Housing Advisory Board - Current Boards/Commissions applied for: Animal Services Advisory Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I currently volunteer at Paws4Ever in Mebane. I do not have a formal background in Animal Services. I do understand however how a Board works,the logical order of a business (whether for profit or non profit) and a great love of animals. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I would like to make a difference as well as learn. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? That would depend on the current makeup of the board. I see from the website there is a Vet; a member of the Town of Chapel Hill and a member from another municipality. Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Possibly? I volunteer transport for Paws4Ever in Mebane. Boards/Commissions appointments: 6 Page 2 of 2 Paula M. Kotarakos Affordable Housing Advisory Board Application Date: 1/23/2023 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I was employed for 25 years in the Multifamily industry. I am very familiar with the lack of Affordable housing in both the rental and now the Housing Market. (I have been a Realtor for the past two years). Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: There is not affordable housing for persons who need it. I am in a unique position of having a background in both the rental and sales arena. Conflict of Interest: I'm not sure? I don t believe being a Realtor or a volunteer in the Multi Family arena would be a conflict of interest. Other Comments: Applied for AHAB 1/23/2023 8:49:03 PM Applied for ASAB 10/10/2023 9:57:32 PM This application was current on: 10/10/2023 9:57:32 PM Date Printed: 10/11/2023 7 Page 1 of 2 Annie Goldberg Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Annie Goldberg Name Called: Home Address: 105 Eastridge Place Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 314-706-2861 Email: annie.goldberg11 @gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2014 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 18-34 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I am a volunteer foster parent for Paws for Life NC, a 501 c(3) organization out of Franklin County, NC that pulls dogs and cats from Franklin County Humane Society, a rural and underserved shelter. I am also a volunteer chapter advisor for Alamance Youth Leadership Association in Burlington, NC. This organization is aimed at developing leadership skills in youth ages 11-14 living in Alamance County. I am on the board of the North Carolina School Counseling Association (volunteer position) and frequently volunteer in at an inner-city daycare center serving low-income families in St. Louis, Missouri (where I m from and go back to visit frequently). Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Animal Services Advisory Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I am a long time animal lover and have been a vegetarian for 12 years. I have 2 rescue dogs of my own and also volunteer with a fostering program that benefits a rural NC shelter. Animal advocacy is important to me and I feel strongly about getting more involved to learn about other ways I can support a cause close to my heart. I received my B.A. in Psychology from UNC- Chapel Hill in 2016 and my Master s of Education in School Counseling 2017. 1 currently work as a school counselor in a low-income school, a job requiring advocacy, compassion, and teamwork on a daily basis. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board During the COVID pandemic, I used my quarantine time to connect more with nature and my environment. I went for daily walks in county parks and seeing baby deer, frogs, dogs, birds, and other beautiful natural creates would always make my day. I took on fostering 3 4 week old puppies (giving me a total of 5 dogs in my house!) and absolutely loved it, despite the hard work. Seeing them find homes and grow up happy and healthy after their tough start to life gave me a new appreciation for animal advocacy. I know there is more I can do to help the animals 8 Page 2 of 2 Annie Goldberg we share our neighborhood with and I m willing to donate the time and energy necessary to represent their needs on a policy level. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I have experience living in the mid-west and North Carolina in both rural and urban environments. I grew up in a religiously-blended household, so I m very comfortable being around a diverse array of viewpoints. I completed Cultural Competency Training through the American School Counselor Association, making me a certified cultural competency specialist. The school I work at is very diverse in terms of employees and student body, which I have a great appreciation for and sought out when looking for jobs. Do you have any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/11/2023 10:13:31 AM Date Printed: 12/12/2023 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 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 1 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 Terns: 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: Friday,February 2,2024 Page 1 10 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 Terns: 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: 10/17/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2026 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Animal Welfare/Animal Advocacy Number of Terms: 1 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 Friday,February 2,2024 Page 2 11 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 Friday,February 2,2024 Page 3 12 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Dr. Sandra Strong&Holly Pittm Animal Services Advisory Board Contact Phone: 919-942-7387 Ms. Annie Goldberg Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 12/11/2023 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 18-34 Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Paula M. Kotarakos Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 10/10/2023 Ethnic Background: White Township: Cheeks Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: Town of Mebane City Limits Also Serves On: Friday,February 2,2024 Page 1 of 1