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Animal Services Advisory Board <br />August 20, 2008 Meeting <br />Page 2 <br /> <br /> <br />ASAB Committees— <br /> <br />Potentially Dangerous Dog Committee— It was reported that a hearing was held in the month of August in <br />which a declaration was upheld. There was a general discussion of this case. Of note, the animal owner was <br />new to Orange County. The Board discussed the process of ordinance enforcement and quarantine, among <br />other aspects of the case. <br /> <br />Placement Partner Update—The ASAB discussed the agreement and contract. With several agreed upon <br />revisions, the board agreed to finalize the contract and bring it back to the September meeting. Between now <br />and that time staff will solicit feedback from various rescue groups. <br /> <br />Spay/Neuter Committee— Mr. Marotto reported that a meeting was held in August and there was a feral cat <br />discussion with caretakers and that the topic will be discussed with Animal Control staff in the near future. He <br />also reported that a contract between Orange County and Animal Kind is currently being drafted. A motion <br />was made by Jean Austin and seconded by Kris Bergstrand to leave the amount of the possible Spay/Neuter <br />contract to the discretion of staff who would make a report to the ASAB in six months. VOTE: Unanimous <br /> <br />New Business— <br /> <br />Proposed Change in Shelter Hours— Ms. Allison provided a handout comparing the current business <br />hours to a proposal to change these hours. The proposal is attached and incorporated herein by <br />reference. The changes would not decrease the number of hours the Shelter is open to the public, and <br />they would allow for better utilization of available staffing throughout the week as well as a more <br />sustainable staffing complement. A definite date to change Shelter business hours has not been set but <br />staff expects it will be done on a trial basis of two or more months. There was general agreement by <br />the Animal Services Advisory Board that this proposal made sense. <br /> <br />Rabies Clinic Flyers—Mr. Marotto asked that everyone help to distribute flyers listing the 2008 Rabies Clinics <br />with dates, times and locations. Vaccines are only $5.00 and the next one is being held Wednesday, August 27th <br />at Paws and Claws in Rougemont. <br /> <br />Motion was made by Jean Austin and seconded by Kris Bergstrand to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. VOTE: <br />Unanimous. <br /> <br />Next ASAB Meeting: Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. in the Government Services Conference <br />Room, 200 S. Cameron Street, Hillsborough.