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o Beth Grooms was re-elected for one year only, which means that there will be a need for another panel chair soon. o Mr. Marotto suggested considering a succession plan before next June: If somebody on the ASAB is interested in replacing Ms. Grooms, they might be able to get appointed to the panel pool before her term ends. o Current chairs talked about what happens on a panel, and the specific roles of the chairs. o There was a consensus that information on the next hearing should be emailed to all of the ASAB members, so that members can see a panel in action. ■ Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Grant o The ASAB received information about Pat Sanford and the grant. o Public notification has already occurred, and the grant application deadline is October 15; the expectation is that decisions will be made by mid-November. o On approved motion, three ASAB members were appointed to the selection committee: Evelyn Daniel, Lucia Welborne, and Diane Obeid. Animal Services Updates ■ Dog Walking Trail o Bob Marotto reported that the dog walking trail is moving forward: The required permit application is shortly to be submitted. ■ Clear the Shelters Event o Received from Animal Services statistics on the number of animals adopted in connection with the event o ASAB members commented and asked questions. ■ Sheltering Outcomes o Bob Marotto reported the statistics on live release rate, number of adoptions, number of animals admitted, number of reclaims, number of transfers, euthanasia numbers, and number of intakes. o ASAB members asked questions. ■ Community Spay-Neuter Program o Bob Marotto provided updates on this year's numbers. o Two grant applications submitted by Animal Services are currently under consideration. o Animal Services is working to obtain sufficient surgical capacity for barn-cat sterilization. ■ Update on Eno Emu o Bob updated ASAB members on the well-publicized Eno Emu situation, and members asked questions and commented. ■ Misc. o Continuity of Operations plan completed o Trial of dogfighting assailant scheduled Adjournment and next meeting: • The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m. The next meeting is September 18, 2019, at 6:30 p.m., Orange County Animal Services Center.