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2 <br /> <br />(B) Guidelines for Surrendered Animals Suffering from Cruelty or Neglect: A third revision is pending contribution <br />to the appeals language by Heather Payne. Diane Obeid made a motion to direct Bob Marotto to contact <br />Michelle Walker and Heather Payne for the final draft, which must be circulated to the ASAB before the next <br />meeting; seconded by Beth Grooms. The motioned carried without dissent. A vote has been tabled until <br />May. <br />New Business: <br />(A) Animal Services Updates: Bob Marotto reported about the large number of dogs seized as a result of a <br />criminal investigation. The owner has been charged with animal cruelty and has been given the choice to <br />pay a bond on each animal or surrender animals. Forensic veterinarian work is upcoming. After all <br />evidence has been collected, and pending the surrender of the animals, professional dog behaviorists will <br />be requested to assess the dogs for adoption outcomes. The space limitations and staffing has been very <br />accommodating while housing the dogs more than 6 weeks. No need for “space euthanasia” has occurred. <br />Fee recommendations were forwarded into the proposed fee schedule for the 2018-2019 budget. An <br />increase in the out-of-county surrender fee from $60 to $100 has been suggested additionally. Warren <br />Porter made a motion to support the proposed increase; seconded by Molly Mullin. The motion carried <br />without dissent. Andi Morgan reported on the Kitten Shower event and the positive response to recruiting <br />foster homes. <br />(B) Ordinance considerations: Tabled until May meeting. <br />Information Items (made available): <br />(A) Monthly Sheltering Statistical Reports, March 2018 <br />(B) Monthly Field Service Statistical Report, March 2018 <br /> <br />Adjournment and next meeting: <br />Edmund Tiryakian made a motion to adjourn at 8:24pm; Diane Obeid seconded. Motion carried without <br />dissent. The next meeting is May 16, 2018 at 6:30 pm, Orange County Animal Services Center. <br /> <br />Minutes taken: <br />Victoria Hudson