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1 <br /> <br />Orange County Animal Services <br />1601 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 <br />919-942-PETS (7387) <br /> <br />ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD (ASAB) <br /> <br />6:30 to 8:30 p.m. <br />Wednesday, May 16, 2018 <br /> <br />Meeting Summary <br /> <br />MEMBERS PRESENT: Maureane Hoffman (Chair), Molly Mullin (Vice-Chair), Edmund Tiryakian, Diane Obeid, Warren <br />Porter, Susan Elmore, Michelle Walker, and Victoria Hudson <br />MEMBERS ABSENT: Beth Grooms, Heather Payne <br />STAFF PRESENT: Bob Marotto (Animal Services Director) and Andi Morgan (Asst. Animal Services Director) <br />GUESTS PRESENT: Will Lang, Gina Hahn, and Evelyn Daniel <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />Call to order: 6:32pm <br /> <br />Review and adoption of the Agenda: Molly Mullin made a motion to approve the agenda; seconded by Susan <br />Elmore Mullin. The motion carried without dissent. <br /> <br />Summary of March 21, 2018 meeting: Susan Elmore made a motion to approve the agenda; seconded by Molly <br />Mullin. The motion carried without dissent. <br /> <br />Review of public participation guidelines: Molly Mullin reviewed the participation guidelines. <br /> <br />Pets in Adult Care Home Possibilities, Will Lang, Orange County Adult Care Home Advisory <br />Committee: The ACHA Board is looking for opportunities to partner with other groups for the enrichment of the <br />residents of adult care facilities. Will Lang pointed out that there are some facilities that already allow pets and <br />therapy animals. He would like to explore opportunities to improve the lives of pets by bringing pets into the <br />facilities. A pet therapy article on benefits was provided. Bob Marotto will enlist staff to look at opportunities and <br />logistics with Mr. Lang. <br /> <br />ASAB Applicants: <br />(A) Gina Hahn was introduced as a candidate for the at-large non-municipal or animal welfare advocate <br />vacancy. She has resided in Orange County for five years. She participates in foster programs, rescue <br />programs, and equine programs. Though not currently a member, she has experience with the Hearing <br />Panel Pool. <br />(B) Evelyn Daniel was introduced for the Carrboro vacancy. She has been a resident of Orange County since <br />1985. She has served on various Boards, including several professional associations and the Orange County <br />Parks and Recreation Board. <br />(C) Recommendations were sent for the Town of Chapel Hill vacancy. <br />(D) There is an applicant for pet business owner. <br /> <br />Animal Services Advisory Board Updates <br />(A) Report on Board of County Commissioner Work Session April 26, 2018: Molly Mullin reported on the work <br />session where she presented the annual progress, the work plan, and compiling proposed edits for the UAO. <br />There were a few questions about the easement that were addressed to and answered by Bob Marotto. <br />