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