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Animal Services Advisory Board November 18th, 2009 Meeting Approved Minutes Page 3 FY 1011 Budget Process— Mr. Marotto reported that generally the budget process is no better than last year and may be worse. Presently the Manger’s Office is expecting to offset 3.5 million dollars because of new buildings, more debt, projected sales tax lower, etc. The Board of County Commissioners message at this point is that they will hold fast to revenue neutral (not raise taxes) to make up for the short falls. The Manager’s Office has requested that we start thinking about smart ways to respond in order to sustain quality services. We have initiated conversations in our department with key staff to come up with some ideas and ways to accomplish these requests, a handout was provided to board members listing revenue stream enhancements. Motion was made by Kris Bergstrand and seconded by Jean Austin to support as the advisory board the revenue items identified in the Working Document dated November 17, 2009. VOTE: Unanimous 2009 Officer Nominations— Chair Susan Elmore reported that she would be coming off the ASAB board as Chair and Jean Austin will be coming off as Vice-Chair. The nominations committee has recommended Jean Austin as Chair and Suzanne Roy as Vice-Chair effective January 2010. Ms. Elmore asked members if there were any other recommendations and there were none. The vote passed as recommended by the Nomination Committee. Standing Committees—Bob Marotto reported that the request at last month’s meeting to determine whether or not the by-laws will allow for a single appeals board and the rules and procedures prohibit this from happening. Chair, Susan Elmore made the following appointments to committees: Potentially Dangerous Dog Appeals Committee- Susan Elmore, Jean Austin and Suzanne Roy. Adoption Appeals Committee- Dewana Anderson, Daniel Textoris and Kris Bergstrand. Bonnie Norwood will be removed form the Adoption Appeals Committee. It was decided that when Pat Sanford’s position is filled that person would replace one of the three people on the Potentially Dangerous Dog Appeals committee. Motion was made by Kris Bergstrand and seconded by Jean Austin to accept the appointments made by Chair, Susan Elmore VOTE: Unanimous Motion was made by Kris Bergstand and seconded by Suzanne Roy to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. VOTE: Unanimous. Next ASAB Meeting: Wednesday, January 20, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Animal Services Center, 1601 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill.