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`y. L~ Tethering Committee Inaugural Meeting February 27rn, 2007 Page 2 Meeting Schedule and Format: There was a discussion about the coordination of the committee and whether staff should coordinate or a chair and vice chair should do so.. In this context, it was noted that Animal Services Director Bob Marotto would provide staff support, since the BOCC charge for the committee indicates that he will be the principle staff member for this committee. It was decided staff would coordinate this committee and that if a chair and vice chair was needed at a later time it could be done. Motion was made by Margie Huggins and seconded by Jean Connerat Austin to approve staff coordinating this committee. VOTE: Unanimous There was a draft schedule presented for this committee, which referred to four types of meetings that could be held within the three-month period during which it was hoped that the committee's work would be completed. These meetings would precede the presentation of any findings or recommendations to the ASAB and subsequent steps involving the BOCC. The four types of meetings specified for the Tethering Committee are: Organizing Meeting (tonight) Information Meeting(s) Public Input/Comment Discussion & Findings Throughout this portion of the meeting, there was general discussion of the issue of tethering. However, the focus was on agreeing on a process, as this was the intent of this meeting to organize the work of the committee. The meeting ended with a short presentation on tethering and the animal ordinances that exist in Orange County. The presentation was based upon a memorandum to the Tethering Committee from Bob that addressed the issue of jurisdiction, reviewed the County's current ordinance, and reviewed a range of more restrictive regulations (e.g., Connecticut General Statues, New Hanover County, NC, Restraint Ordinance, and St Paul, Minnesota, Ordinance). A short discussion then ensued about the current enforcement of Orange County's ordinances as they related to the care and welfare of dogs. It was agreed that the committee would meet Wednesday, March 7, 2007 for an information meeting.