HomeMy WebLinkAboutASAB Meeting Summary 10.16.24 Meeting Minutes Approved
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ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD (ASAB)
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Community Room at OCAS
1601 Eubanks Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
MEMBERS PRESENT: Allan Polak (Chair), Debby Hill (Vice Chair), Dr. Sunita Driehuys
(Secretary), Michael Delafield, Michael Dempsey, Annie Goldberg, Judy Miller, Cathy Munnier,
Dr. Lee Pickett, Kim Rider, Dawn Roberts
Members ABSENT: Roni Peterson (newly appointed, excused due to prior commitment)
STAFF PRESENT: Tiani Stamey (Interim Director), Krista Watkins (Administration)
PUBLIC PRESENT: Dr.Elliott Cramer, representing Friends of OCAS
Call to order: 6:33 PM
Review and adoption of the meeting agenda: add Michael Dempsey
Vote (Motion/2nd)
Mike Delafield Aye
Michael Dempsy Aye
Sunita Driehuys Aye
Annie Goldberg Aye
Debby Hill Aye
Judy Miller Aye
Cathy Munnier 2nd
Lee Pickett Aye
Allan Polak Motion
Kimberly Rider Aye
Dawn Roberts Aye
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Review and approval of September 2024 ASAB meeting summary:
Vote (Motion/2nd)
Mike Delafield Aye
Michael Dempsey Aye
Sunita Driehuys Aye
Annie Goldberg Aye
Debby Hill Aye
Judy Miller Aye
Cathy Munnier 2nd
Lee Pickett Aye
Allan Polak Motion
Kimberly Rider Aye
Dawn Roberts Aye
Public Participation Guidelines: Limit of 3 minutes at today’s meeting. Can submit more
information by email for inclusion as an agenda item for discussion at a future meeting.
General Public Comments (not on agenda): Dr. Elliott Cramer from Friends of OCAS – has
donated money in past for medical facilities at OCAS and Pat Sanford grant and would like to
contribute more. He has not received updates from ASAB or OCAS in recent years and would
like to re-establish this connection. Pledges $2000 to continue Pat Sanford grant fund. Tiani
Stamey will forward ASAB meeting summaries to keep Dr. Cramer informed going forward.
Monthly Meeting Attendance Record: Confirmed through approval of meeting minutes.
New Business:
1. Pat Sanford grant - $500 given annually to groups that help animals in Orange
County. The grant is in honor of Pat Sanford, former Executive Director of
the former Animal Protection Society of Orange County. Decision by
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committee needs to be made by November 15. Judy Miller, Michael
Dempsey, Sunita Driehuys are ASAB members who volunteered to be on this
committee. Tiani Stamey and Krista Watkins will be the OCAS staff members
on the committee. This year’s applicants are Independent Animal Rescue and
PetPalsNC.
2. Orange County Boards and Commissions Annual Report – ASAB needs to
submit annual report by January17, 2025 and this will be presented to BOCC
in February or March. Tiani Stamey, Interim Director of OCAS, will prepare
the report and it will be presented by Allan Polak as chairperson of ASAB.
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Animal Services Advisory Board:
Current Vacancies
1. Currently have 1 vacancy on ASAB – Town of Hillsborough position.
2. Roni Peterson and Michael Dempsey were both appointed to ASAB by BOCC.
Old Business: Youth delegate committee – members have been working on action items and
will present proposal to ASAB at our next meeting.
Information Items: Presented by Tiani Stamey
1. Dr. Strong’s last day at OCAS was Oct 4. She received an award as 2024 Leader of
the Year for the National Animal Care & Control Association prior to leaving.
2. New director position is open and expected to be filled early 2025.
3. Events to support OCAS – Trunk or Treat, rabies clinic.
4. ACOs recently attended a professional development workshop and found it
beneficial.
5. Holly Meyer has moved to the Orange County Finance Dept, so Krista Watkins has
been internally promoted to position of Business Officer.
6. The Dog Enrichment Pathway is in progress – working on plantings, agility features,
scent features.
7. OCAS had chili cook-off event as a staff social event.
8. Live release rates and capacity are still good for both cats and dogs.
9. OCAS is accepting pet food donations for Western NC relief efforts.
10. OCAS is acquiring an electric vehicle for Animal Control and Training manager.
Informal Discussion: Discussion among members about helping Western NC post Hurricane
Helene with hay and supplies for animals. Dr. Pickett and Dr. Jarrod have been involved with
veterinary help in Western NC.
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
Vote (Motion/2nd)
Mike Delafield Aye
Michael Dempsey Aye
Sunita Driehuys Aye
Annie Goldberg Aye
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Debby Hill Aye
Judy Miller Aye
Cathy Munnier Aye
Lee Pickett 2nd
Allan Polak Motion
Kimberly Rider Aye
Dawn Roberts Aye