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ASAB Approved Minutes— September 20 th , 2006 Meeting Page 2 Sanford and seconded by Bonnie Norwood to accept the final review of documents with the changes that have been indicated and by consent approved in the course of the discussion by ASAB members hereby finalize the document; and that have the Foster Committee will be responsible for approving the final version and ensure that captures all the changes identified in the discussion. VOTE: Unanimous Creation of Ad Hoc Foster Committee: Motion was made by Jim Kramer and seconded by Jean ConneratLevine to have the Foster Committee— consisting of Daniel Textoris, Lisa Smith and Tracy Carrollwork with staff to oversee the foster program over the next six months to evaluate the program and report to the ASAB on its operation. VOTE: Unanimous New Business: Ongoing Animal Shelter Program Review: Bob Marotto discussed the original idea, which was to identify the number of different programs needing review and assessment through the ASAB. As originally identified, these included not only the foster program but rescue groups, Spay/Neuter Outreach, and Temperament Evaluation; and subsequently, adoptions had been added to the set of programs to be reviewed . Now that the first stage of review for the Foster Program has been completed it was suggested that the committee continues in that process by initiating review of another program. A motion was made by Kristine Bergstrand and seconded by Ross Oglesbee to create a committee consisting of three members with a charge of working with staff to do an evaluation of adoptions and rescue groups and other animal transfers. VOTE:Unanimous. ViceChair Kristine Bergstrand appointed ASAB members Caroline Green, Jim Kramer and Dewana Anderson for this committee. Adoption Appeals Committee: No Updates, no appeals. Dangerous Dog Appeals Committee: Jean ConneratLevine reported that one hearing had been scheduled but cancelled the morning of the hearing because the appellant had withdrawn her hearing request. County Vaccination Clinic: Bob Marotto presented to the ASAB members a request made by the three veterinarians that hold many of the low cost vaccine clinics for the Animal Services Department. They wanted to know if it would be possible to request an increase of the current $5.00 fee that is charged at these clinics. The veterinarians are trying to cover their cost and other counties, such as Durham are charging more than $5.00 per vaccine. The process to change these fees would involve a recommendation to the BOCC. After a discussion with the ASAB members it was decided that an inquiry would be made to the County Attorney, Geoff Gledhill, regarding the legal requirements for changing the fee charged at County vaccination clinics. It was also decided that Mr. Marotto would speak further with the three veterinarians to see what amount would be required in order for them to continue providing their services at these low cost vaccine clinics. One idea that emerged in the discussion was to keep the fee at $5.00 but to offer the participating veterinarians an additional sum to offset their