P-0490 - Boards and Commissions Appointments and Orientation Process Policy 02-21-2006

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13 Craig Benedict said that there were two types of open space in this plan. Most lots are 2-112 acres to 3 acres in size. Commissioner Jacobs said that if this was truly a pedestrian way, there should be sidewalks or something for pedestrians to access the common area. Commissioner Jacobs asked why this repair area for the septic field was in this area and Mark O'Neill said that this was the only area for this repair field. Commissioner Jacobs said that if this became a septic repair area, he would like to make sure that there was still a visual vegetative buffer. Geoffrey Gledhill said that it could be incorporated into the covenant that if the septic repair area is located in lot 89, it will be placed there with minimal disturbance to the existing trees, and any trees that are disturbed that can be replaced, will be replaced. Discussion ensued about how to address the concerns about the buffer. Commissioner Halkiotis said that he trusts Craig Benedict to do what needs to be done to address the concerns with lot 89. A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to approve the preliminary plan for Fox Hill Farm East, phase 2, sections A and B, located near the intersection of St. Mary's and New Sharon Church roads in Eno Township, with the condition that the Planning Director will address the concems expressed about the septic system on lot 89. VOTE: AYES, 4; NO, 1 (Commissioner Gordon) 9. ITEMS FOR DECISION -REGULAR AGENDA a. Appointment and Orientation Process The Board considered amending its resolution for the appointment and orientation process for boards and commissions. Commissioner Jacobs suggested being more specific in the language for the participation of elected officials on boards and commissions. He proposed removing, "or elected officials" and adding a new sentence, which would say, "Elected officials from other jurisdictions shall not be appointed to County boards and commissions, unless specifically representing their boards in their elected capacity." A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to amend its resolution for the appointment and orientation process for boards and commissions, with the addition as stated above by Commissioner Jacobs. VOTE: UNANIMOUS b. Contract between Animal Protection Society and Orange County for Animal Shelter The Board considered contracting with the Animal Protection Society of Orange County to provide animal shelter services at a cost of $392,671. Health Director Rosemary Summers said that a special subcommittee was set up to review the contract between the Animal Protection Society and Orange County for an Animal Shelter operation. The document as included in the agenda includes recommendations from the subcommittee. Changes were made in the shelter procedures manual. These changes include section 11.25, The Adoption of a Potentially Dangerous Dog; 11.26, the Adoption Appeals Process; 11.27, Outdoor Only Dog Adoption Guidelines; and 11.28, Definitions of Not Adoptable Animals. The Board of Health also reviewed the funding request for next year and recommended a 12°to increase over the current year funding. The Manager's recommendation is at 10%, which would bring the funding to $392,671. This funding is designated primarily to raise staff salaries to aid in recruitment and retention. Commissioner Halkiotis thanked Rosemary Summers and questioned section 11.27 and stipulation C, Adequate Companionship. Rosemary Summers said that this was talking about human companionship. One of the factors in outdoor only adoptions is that when dogs are only outdoors, the owners tend not to spend as much time with those dogs. As a result, the dogs become less socialized to humans and are at greater risk for becoming bite and behavior problems. One of the things with outdoor .adoptions is that it is hoped that the owners will make a commitment to spending time with their animals. The staff is working on trying to track any nuisance calls with the outdoor only adopted dogs. Commissioner Gordon asked about the recommended changes in the procedures manual. She asked if there were any other parts in the manual where changes were considered but not made.