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Animal Services Advisory Board Monthly Meeting Summary Wednesday, May 16, 2012 PRESENT: Kris Bergstrand, Chair, Susan Elmore, Bob Marotto, Donna Bravo, Mike Stewart, Kate Doom Patel, Jenn Merritt, Jess Allison, Sue Millager, Judy Miller, Suzanne Roy, Lynn White, Aviva Scully Agenda and minutes unanimously adopted as presented. ASAB Updates Hillsborough appointment - Kate Doom Patel is now serving a three year term in this position Handler, Trainer Vacancy - Jenn Merritt is now serving in this position Carrboro vacancy - Michelle Walker has applied for the vacancy. She is an attorney who is concerned with animal welfare and pet overpopulation. There are other applicants and the Carrboro Board of Aldermen has already made their recommendations. Town of Chapel Hill - Aviva Scully has been reappointed At Large (Non-municipal) - Lori Lumpkin has been reappointed Sue Millager is not available for reappointment Potentially Dangerous Dog Appeals Committee Recent Determinations - There were three Dangerous Dog Appeals - The committee found all three dogs met the statutory definition of dangerous dogs. We discussed developing a "Frequently Asked Questions" sheet for owners of potentially dangerous dogs. A draft was done with Irene, Kris Bergstrand, Bob Marotto and Andi Morgan. Bob will meet with the County's attorney and bring it back to the Board for approval. A letter would accompany the declaration sent to pet owners whose dogs are declared dangerous. If a dog is declared dangerous it is dangerous its entire life in North Carolina. Appeal Hearing - Criminal charges were brought against an owner who violated the Dangerous Dog ordinance. The owner had his first appearance in Court yesterday. The Dangerous Dog declaration was appealed by the owner and the Court upheld the declaration of the dog as dangerous. If the animal is considered adoptable there will be an effort made to place her. Old Business 1. Nuisance Animal Task Force Update The Animal Noise Nuisance Subcommittee will research how other counties with similar noise ordinances, like Warren and Duplin counties deal with noise complaints. They will continue to confer with Annette Moore, the Staff Attorney, on the specifics of the Orange County ordinance, other relevant laws and agricultural preservation. The Committee will meet again in May with the goal of making a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners in July. 2. Cat Sheltering: Progress Report III Presently, the cat condo conversions are on hold because of the flood of kittens that has arrived. The plan is to open a portal between the two condos to create greater square footage. The plan is to open a portal in the stainless steel cages, as well. We are looking into the best way to do this. 3. Defining "Senior" for Senior Fees  Licensing exemption for sterilized pets  Discounted rates  60 v. 65