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Animal Services Advisory Board (ASAB) Approved Minutes for January 16, 2008 Meeting Present ASAB Members: Ross Oglesbee, Daniel Textoris,Pat Sanford, Susan Elmore, Jean Austin, James Kramer, Bonnie Norwood, Dewana Anderson, Rachel Beckham, Suzanne Roy, Moses Carey and Kristine Bergstrand Absent ASAB Members: Tracy Carroll Others in Attendance: Animal Services Director Bob Marotto, Animal Control Manager Irene Paul, Animal Shelter Manager Jessica Allison and Administrative Assistant Paula Ragan. Public Members Present: Ms. Aviva Scully Welcome and Opening Comments—ASAB Chair, Ross Oglesbee, called the meeting to order. Motion was made by James Kramer and seconded by Bonnie Norwood to approve the Agenda dated January 16, 2008 VOTE: Unanimous. Motion was made by Jean Austin and seconded by James Kramer to approve the minutes dated November 28, 2007 with one typographical error corrected.VOTE: Unanimous General Public Comment—None Unfinished Business and Status Reports Fine Adjustment Update— A second hearing was held with the BOCC on the recommended increase of fines and fees. The recommendations were accepted with one change to the timetable for the public relations plan, which became a six month plan, making the new fines and fees effective on July 1, 2008. Tethering Ordinance Update— There should be a draft ordinance prepared by the Office of the County Attorney for initial review at the February ASAB. Suzanne Roy volunteered to prepare a draft of frequently asked questions that was requested by the commissioners at the last work session. She will work with other committee members to bring a draft document back to the ASAB at its February meeting. Nuisance Animal Noise—Bob Marotto reported his discussion with the County Attorney and County Manger’s Office concerning the ASAB recommendation to define nuisance animal noises more broadly than barking. On this basis, the ASAB decided that there should be more research, e.g., polling staff regarding nuisance complaints about noise that does not involve dogs, animal nuisance definitions in adjoining counties, etc. Bob Marotto and Irene Phipps agreed to gather such information and bring it back to the February ASAB meeting for further review and discussion. Potentially Dangerous Dog Appeal Committee—Jean Austin reported that there was a hearing held on December 27, 2007 and that it was reaffirmed that the declared dog was potentially dangerous. Pet Overpopulation Committee— Pat Sanford reported that the committee is working on how to identify problem areas within the county. They have invited feral cat advocates in the county that have colonies to meet amongst themselves and come back to the committee’s February meeting with their