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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 05-30-2024; 6 - Animal Services Advisory Board – Appointments Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: May 30, 2024 Action Agenda Item No. 6 SUBJECT: Animal Services Advisory Board — Appointments Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Recommendations Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Member and Applicant Summary Sheet Applications of Persons Recommended Membership Roster Applicant Interest List No Other Applicants PURPOSE: To discuss appointments 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 individuals are recommended for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Annie At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2027 Goldberg Deborah Hill Town of Carrboro First Full Term 06/30/2027 (reappointment) Michael Town of Chapel Hill First Full Term 06/30/2027 Delafield reappointment If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancy remains: 2 POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION DESIGNATION DATE Town of 06/30/2027 Vacant since 03/21/2024 Hillsborough 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. 3 E 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 May 16, 2024 To: Tara May, 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 Annie Goldberg to the Animal Services Advisory Board. • Annie Goldberg is recommended for appointment to Position #6, Non-Municipality. 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 E 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 May 21, 2024 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 The Animal Services Advisory Board recommends that the Board of County Commissioners appoint APPLICANT NAME to the Animal Services Advisory Board. • Michael Delafield is recommended for reappointment to Position 4,Town of Chapel Hill and Debby Hill is recommended for reappointment to Position 3,Town of Carrboro. 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 5 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 Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Michael Delafield Member Male White 35-59 Chapel Hill Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Paula M.Kotarakos Member Female White 35-59 Cheeks 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 Allan Polak Member Male White 35-59 Chapel Hill Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Kimberly Rider Member Female White 18-34 Hillsborough VACANT VACANT Annie Goldberg lApplicant lFemale White 18-34 Chapel Hill 6 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 7 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 8 Page 1 of 2 Michael Delafield Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Michael Delafield Name Called: Home Address: 102 Saddle Ridge Rd Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone: 919-616-3471 Email: mikedelafield@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2022 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Orange County Animal Services Advisory Board Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Orange County Animal Services Advisory Board Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I'm an attorney with 20+ years experience in public education, including the past 10 as an attorney with the UNC System. I've represented public boards and participated on numerous committees working on public policy and administrative projects. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I think that preserving and improving our parks and public spaces is critical work that benefits all citizens. Making sure that such work is properly resourced, and that those resources are equitably distributed across Orange County, is important for the health and welfare of the people who live here, and is necessary to ensure that Orange County will continue to be an attractive location for families and businesses. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I'm relatively new to Orange County, having moved to Chapel Hill from Durham in April 2022, so I may have a bit of an outsiders perspective. Also, as an attorney, I may bring some expertise that may not currently exist on the board. Conflict of Interest: 9 Page 2 of 2 Michael Delafield Human Relations Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: See above. I have also been involved in equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives, including drafting and implementing policies designed to increase diversity and cross-cultural understanding. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Increasing cross-cultural awareness, equity, and diversity is perhaps the most important responsibility of public bodies in today s world. Fostering collaborative and constructive dialogue between diverse groups with differing agendas is difficult but crucial. I'd like the opportunity to help do this work across Orange County. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Diversity of viewpoints is critical in any public endeavor, and especially this one. While I identify as a straight white male, I am constantly striving to better my understanding of the stories and life experiences of those different from myself. Conflict of Interest: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am an attorney and I have exerience with administrative hearings in a number of settings. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As a member of the Animal Advisory Board, I think it is important to be involved in this process. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: As an attorney, I am trained to review and analysis facts and evidence dispassionately and analytically. I am a dog owner, but I feel strongly about the need for dog owners to act responsibly with regard to the training and care for their animals. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Animal Services Advisory Board Application Date: 8/29/2022 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: See above. Also a pet owner and animal lover for many years. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I'd like to do something in public service in Orange County. The issues surrounding the county s animal populations are important not only for the health and welfare of the animals, but also for making Orange County a safe place to live and work. Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 3/7/2023 11:46:33 AM Date Printed: 3/9/2023 10 Page 1 of 2 Deborah Hill Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Deborah Hill Name Called: Home Address: 116 Jewell Dr. Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 919-614-4824 Email: debbyhi1129@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 1989 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Orange County Animal Services Advisory Board Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Animal Services Advisory Board (current) Boards/Commissions applied for: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I'm a scientist and an attorney, and have had a number of pets over the years. I've lived in rural Orange County as well as in Chapel Hill/Carrboro city limits. My analytical skills, familiarity with the area, and desire to maintain Orange County as a great place to live for all (human and animal) make me a good candidate for this board. I've also been serving on the OC Animal Services Advisory Board since March 2023 and find it both worthwhile and interesting. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board Please see answer to question above. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? Due to my background, my analysis of any situation could bring unique insights for the panel to consider. 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: 11 Page 2 of 2 Deborah Hill Animal Services Advisory Board Application Date: 1/23/2023 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I was a dog owner in Orange county for well over 10 years and am a NC attorney. I'd like to learn more about animal welfare policy and animal services by serving on this board, and help make our county a better place for all human and other residents. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: My legal training and love of animals make me a good candidate for this position. Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: Applied for ASAB 1/23/2023 5:43:08 PM Applied for HPP 5/29/2023 11:48:28 AM This application was current on: 5/29/2023 11:48:28 AM Date Printed: 5/30/2023 12 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: VACANT 5 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2027 Age Range: Special Repr: Town of Hillsborough Number of Terms: VACANT 6 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2027 Age Range: Special Repr: Non-Municipality Number of Terms: Tuesday,May 21,2024 Page 1 13 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 Paula M. Kotarakos 7 First Appointed: 03/07/2024 Gender Identity: Female Township: Cheeks Current Appointment: 03/07/2024 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2025 Age Range: 35-59 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: 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 Tuesday,May 21,2024 Page 2 14 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 Tuesday,May 21,2024 Page 3 15 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: Monday,May 20,2024 Page 1 of 1