ASAB minutes 102109 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

Animal Services Advisory Board October 21, 2009 Meeting--Approved Minutes Page 2 ASAB Memberships— Bob Marotto reported that there was a discussion at the last ASAB meeting that raised some questions. One was whether or not the township appointments that have been recommended to the BOCC had been made by the Townships and the answer was no, that process had somehow been circumvented. The clerk in light of that information would go back to board and it would go back through the normal townships appointment process. The townships make recommendations to the BOCC for their township positions. Another question by the ASAB was, what is our role in filling vacancies? Mike Nelson had identified a process at the last meeting; Mr. Marotto spoke to the clerk’s office about using this process and it was decided that it would be a good way to proceed. That process could include the ASAB inviting qualified applicants to meetings for an opportunity to meet them and vice versa, which may also include a question and answer session. It would be made clear to the applicant that the townships would make the recommendations and not this board. We currently have 3 vacancies with the board representing the Town of Carrboro, Town of Chapel Hill and a Certified Animal Handler. We decided that since the Town of Carrboro position was vacated first that we would invite qualified applicant(s) to the November meeting. At the same time we would contact appropriate staff with the Carrboro Township to let them know, if they do not already know, that there is a vacancy and that the ASAB has invited the applicant to a meeting. Dangerous Task Force—Jean Austin reported that the proposal put together by the committee regarding specific enclosures should be tabled at this time. One reason for this is based on a request of statistics provided by Animal Control Manager Irene Phipps regarding dogs that had been declared dangerous over the past 2 years. The data received showed that out of 40 dogs declared dangerous only 5 committed infractions. Ms. Austin feels that there are more pressing issues that the board can work on at this time and with these numbers it may not be justified to move forward with the proposal. Potentially Dangerous Dog Appeal—Jean Austin reported that there were two hearings. One was a biker that was approached in an aggressive way; the dog crossed the centerline as it chased a biker and put the person in fear. The other case did not involve a biker, but rather a person handing out flyers in a neighborhood who was attacked by a dog. Both cases were affirmed. Placement Partner Committee—Nothing to report since the last months meeting. Monthly Statistical Summaries—Jess Allison reported that the monthly statistics for September are holding steady. Irene Phipps reported that animal control was responsible for bringing in 130 animals for the month of September. There were 2 rabies clinics held, one at the Animal Shelter and one at the Government Services Center. There were a total of 283 animals vaccinated. Ms. Phipps also reported that there were a total of 4 rabies exposures, all of which were negative.