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i, ~~ those citizens who are directly involved and those who live within 500 feet are both notified with the same letter. The letter will be revised to be more specific. Motion was wade by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the legal notice and items for discussion for the regularly scheduled quarterly public hearing on August 22, 19$$ as amended. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 4. Animal Control Status Report Director of Health Dan Reimer reported that a meeting was held between administrative personnel directly involved with registration of animals and their conclusion is that it be retained as part of the animal control function. At the Health Board Meeting there was not a duly constituted quorum but the unanimous opinion of those in attendance was that it not be changed at this time. The process has been refined and the application for next year will make it easier to register animals. Commissioner Hartwell agreed with the present process o£ registering animals. Commissioner Carey encouraged the County to initiate. discussions on the County's relationship with APS. He stressed that an agreement outlining the County's responsibility and its relationship with APS needs to be developed. Commissioner Willhoit suggested that at a minimum there should be a place on the tax listing form asking if they own any dogs or cats. This would then be a trigger to mail out a card for registering. He feels the system is cumbersome, inefficient, and not working. It is putting the burden on the people who are complying and not those who are not complying. Commissioner Halkiotis agreed with continuing with the same process for another year but expressed a real concern if the County is paying for an employee to keep a data base on dogs and cats in the County. He emphasized educating the public about the problem o£ increased animal population and what they can do to help. John Link asked that this be viewed as a transition period. This is one of the equity issues that will be studied during the next year. The Board asked that the administration communicate with the Board the educational process that will be used in educating the public and informing them of animal registration. Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to put on the tax listing form for 19$9 a place for the citizens to -list how many dogs and cats they own and if they are neutered or unneutered. VOTE; AYES, 2; NOES, 3 (Chair Marshall, Commissioners Carey and Hartwell) 5. Economic Development Strategic Planning--Proposed Gontract for Public Technology, Inc. (A copy of the contract is in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's Office). John Link explained the contract and the approach Public Technology Inc. will take in the strategic planning process. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Chair Marshall to approve the contract with Public Technology, Inc, to provide consultation to the Economic., Development Commission for strategic planning in the amount of $7,96$ and authorize the Chair to sign. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 6. Transfer of Property on Riddle Avenue to Habitat for Humanity Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to