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Summary of Animal Services Advisory Board (ASAB) Meeting January 19, 2011 Prepared by Aviva Scully, ASAB Member representing the town of Chapel Hill Present: Sue Millager, Jean Austin, Dan Textoris, Laurie Lumpkin, and Suzanne Roy Absent: Kristine Bergstrand, Susan Elmore, Andy Uhl Staff: Bob Marotto Agenda adopted and summary of November meeting approved. There were no public comments. We voted to go out of order on the agenda and hear from Ms. Robin Cutson, first. New Business Community Concerns Robin Cutson presented her concerns about the conditions of cats housed at the shelter and her recommendations for improving these conditions. She stated that she felt that adoption rates would improve and euthanasia rates would decrease if her recommendations were put into place. Ms. Cutson stated that: • The cages for cats are too small • There is not enough enrichment for cats • There is a need for more volunteers • The hours for adoption need to be changed Ms. Cutson suggested that the Animal Shelter add plastic furniture and cardboard cat scratch boards for the cats. Ms. Cutson also sent her recommendations to the BOCC and to the County Manager. We will hear back from them. Old Business The ASAB Document for the BOCC 2011 Planning Retreat was already approved. If still possible, the Board would like to add a piece about the final stages of implementation of the Tethering Law to the final document as part of the ASAB’s major accomplishments Partner Profile • Presentation by Jennifer Albright, MPH of Independent Animal Rescue (IAR) is rescheduled to ASAB’s March meeting • Bob Marotto suggested inviting Eyes, Ear, Nose & Paws – an organization that trains service dogs, to our May meeting Remaining ASAB Vacancies and Appointments – we need to determine how we will proceed to fill the vacant positions. We have interviewed some of the applicants at the last two meetings. There is no deadline for new applicants. New Member Orientation • Went very well