Agenda - 02-16-2016 - 6-a - Minutes

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17 1 A motion was made by Commissioner Dorosin, seconded by Commissioner Rich to 2 amend section 4-53c on page 31 to read, "a party alleged to be in violation of this chapter may 3 be represented by an individual of their choosing, including an attorney." 4 5 VOTE: Ayes, 4 (Chair McKee, Commissioner Dorosin, Commissioner Rich, Commissioner 6 Burroughs); Nayes, 2 (Commissioner Pelissier and Commissioner Price) 7 8 MOTION PASSES 9 10 A motion was made by Commissioner Pelissier, seconded by Commissioner Burroughs 11 to amend section IV— 1 c, on page 88, and to the corresponding ordinance (453i) to read, "In 12 the event that a representative of the town in question is not available to serve within the 13 required period of time, a representative of one of the other towns will be selected." 14 15 Commissioner Rich asked if this change would need to be taken back to the towns. 16 Annette Moore said staff would notify the towns about the change. 17 Commissioner Dorosin asked if a corresponding change to the ordinance would be 18 necessary. 19 Annette Moore said to add that same sentence to the end of section 453i as well. 20 Commissioner Pelissier said she would add this to her motion as well. 21 22 VOTE: UNANIMOUS 23 24 A motion was made by Commissioner Dorosin, seconded by Commissioner Price to 25 amend the policy, section 3b, on page 88 so that B1 reads that the animal services hearing 26 board is composed of 18 members (from 12); and amend section B2a to read that each of the 27 towns to have 2 members; and amend section B2d to read 6-at-large representatives, three of 28 which reside in the unincorporated. 29 30 Commissioner Burroughs said she understands it is challenging to find people to serve 31 in these roles, and asked if increasing the numbers will increase the burden. 32 Bob Marotto said the challenge is not finding people, but that many of the people are 33 employed full time and finding a time when all can meet is sometimes difficult. 34 Commissioner Pelissier said she has that same concern, but assumes if there are not 35 enough people willing to serve, the process would function with those who are willing to serve. 36 Annette Moore said yes. 37 Commissioner Rich asked if the balance will be affected, if all spots are not filled. 38 Bob Marotto advocated moving forward with the applicants that come in and review and 39 revise as necessary. 40 41 VOTE: UNANIMOUS 42 43 A motion was made by Chair McKee, seconded by Commissioner Price to add another 44 sentence to section 4-53, stating that any decision of the appeal panel may be appealed to the 45 District Court, or Superior Court of North Carolina, sitting in Orange County, or appealed as 46 otherwise provided by law. 47 John Roberts requested the ability to tweak the language of the motion, if necessary, to 48 accomplish the intent. 49 Chair McKee said his main concern is that this be a progressive, step-by-step 50 procedure, which insures that the ability to appeal to the court system is never prohibited.