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Commissioner Nelson explained that the ASAB should receive a list of applicants from the clerk’s office and then invite applicants to a board meeting, answer questions and give them the opportunity to see how the board works. The Animal Services Advisory Board Committee “will then make a recommendation to the commissioners”. Commissioners do not always take the recommendations but most of the time they do. Mr. Marotto will contact the Clerks’ office to inquire about the process for new appointments. Placement Plan—A calendar for September is being distributed as an informational tool; if members have any questions they will be answered. Informal Discussion— Bob Marotto announced that Administrative Assistant Laverne Williams has exercised her right to file for early retirement. A request to extend her retirement date to the end of December 2009 has been submitted to the County Manger for review. Budgetary Issues— Mr. Marotto reminded members that there is a freeze on all non-critical positions for hiring for the whole fiscal year. We are not certain that we will be able to fill Laverne’s’ position; there is a request process that we can submit but there are no guarantees that it will be approved, all requests are on a case-by-case basis. Mr. Marotto also announced that Animal Care Technician, Sarah Bennett was promoted to a Healthcare Technician position. We did submit a request to Human Resources for the vacated Animal Care Technician position and it was granted. We are in the process of filling that position now. Coyotes—Mr. Marotto reported that we have been dealing with concerns about coyotes originated by complaints from a person that had an encounter while walking her dog near Southern Human Services, on the edge of the UNC forest. The coyote was tolerant and closed the distance between dog and the human. This generated some concerns and discussion with the university. There are signs posted in the forest and further discussions have occurred with the Wildlife Commission Officer, the University of North Carolina and the Town of Chapel Hill. At this time it seems like the problem has been abated. UNC is still interested in having a discussion and learning more about the situation and any concerns. Chief Hutchinson of the Carrboro Police Department has also had concerns about possible coyotes in the Carrboro area. A meeting is scheduled in September to share information and to see if this is a general concern for people and what issues there are and how to address them. Motion was made by Kris Berstrand and seconded by Suzanne Roy to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. VOTE: Unanimous. Next ASAB Meeting: Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Conference Room at the Animal Services Center, 1601 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill.