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Chairwoman Elmore presented the findings of one appeal hearing that occurred <br />since the last meeting. Dr. Elmore reported that the Committee upheld the <br />potentially dangerous dog designation for a dog named Baby because the evidence <br />indicated that Baby wandered off her owner’s real property and approached a man <br />walking down the street in a vicious and terrorizing manner. <br /> <br />3. Monthly Meeting Attendance Record (confirm completion) <br /> <br />Confirmed that all members signed and were in attendance. <br /> <br />Old Business <br /> <br />1. Unified Animal Control Ordinance <br /> <br />Mr. Marotto reported that he and the Board Chair and Vice Chair continue to work <br />within the timetable shared at last meeting. It is expected that the ordinance will <br />come before the BOCC again in January or February. Meanwhile, Mr. Marotto <br />informed the ASAB that he, the ASAB Chair and Vice Chair, and county staff attorney <br />Annette Moore will be meeting with Amy Walls, a professor at the UNC School of <br />Government on December 5, 2013. Professor Walls is presently reviewing a packet of <br />background information on the issues that remain to be decided in the proposed <br />Unified Ordinance. She is expected to provide a written memorandum in advance of <br />the meeting. <br /> <br />New Business <br /> <br />1. Animal Services Updates <br /> <br />Mr. Marotto provided updates on the Beat the Heat Campaign (January – March <br />2014), activities and protocols related to deer hunting with dogs (season November <br />15, 2013 to January 1, 2014), rabies cases and vaccination statistics and staff <br />activities. Mr. Marotto’s report is summarized in a handout. <br /> <br /> <br />2. ASAB Annual Report and Work Plan <br /> <br />Michelle Walker presented the draft for board consideration. The ASAB unanimously <br />approved the report with several changes that she will incorporate into final <br />document. Changes include: <br /> <br />• Noting that DSS clients are offered spay neuter services at low cost or no <br />cost. <br />• Adding to the work plan an item for monitoring rural/urban interface issues. <br />“work with staff as necessary to address animal issues related to the