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2 Old Business • Nuisance Noise Animal Task Force Update o Suzanne, Judy, Michael and Bob met to make recommendations to address animal noise nuisances and will gather information on agricultural zoning, quantity and type of nuisance situations, and protecting agricultural interests including small-scale farming situations. They are also reviewing remedies currently used in other counties such as a judicial remedy in Wake county. o Residents Julie Tucker and David Sykes described the problems they face with roosters crowing and are hoping that the ordinance can be changed. • Cat Sheltering, Progress Report II o Drew Brinkley, Assistant Shelter Manager, presented information on cat sheltering enhancements including a summary of a 3-month trial of a Feline Evaluation for Adoptability (FEFA) which staff will continue to collect data on, placing the largest cat enclosures in the most frequently used spaces, conversion of cat enclosures to larger but adaptable units and donated “Kuranda Beds” for elevated cat rest areas. o ASAB members are supportive and pleased with the progress made on cat sheltering enhancements and look forward to future updates. New Business • 2011 Performance Measures in Review o Drew Brinkley, Assistant Shelter Manager, presented 2011 summary data on adoptions, average litter numbers, animal control activities by township and type, average length of stay and a comparison of 2010 vs 2011 populations. The presentation showed an overall reduction in 2011 in total populations compared to 2010 and highlighted June and August 2011 as very high cat adoption months with ~150 cat adoptions each month. The data also showed high (>11) litter months were May, June, July, August and October. • Kris noted and ASAB members briefly discussed the Orange County Board of County Commissioner Advisory Board Policy. Due to time constraints, further discussion and questions were tabled until the next meeting. • Animal Services Update The shelter is fully staffed as of April 2, 2012. • Animal Services Center o Re-painting Adoptable Dog Area will be done with a new epoxy paint to be troweled on in order to prevent paint peeling and water pooling behind the paint. The work, including cage removal and re-building of cages, is to be completed within two weeks. Staff has accommodations and processes in place to house the dogs with their comfort and welfare paramount. o Compost and mulch have been delivered and work is on-going with volunteers to improve areas of erosion. • Budget • Late Licensing Fee Motion was made, seconded and approved for a $5 late fee for Licensing. • Outside Agency Grant Applications