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Structural Racism and DEI in Animal Services and Welfare • Lee Pickett led discussion of the inequalities, inequities, and evidence of systemic bias toward people of color in the world of animal services, access to veterinary care, etc. in prior ASAB meeting in July • Lee Pickett shared an email with the ASAB (Aug. 18, 2020) articulating some of the key questions on the topic and solicited input • Casey Ferrell asked Dir. Marotto for input on which questions fall most closely within the ASAB remit and purpose o Access and delivery o Community representation o Board/staff diversity • Motion to form a task force to examine structural racism and DEI as it pertains to animal services and animal welfare, chaired by Lee Pickett o Amanda Schwoerke: Seconded,Yes o Bryan Stuart: Moved,Yes o Sue Millager: Yes o Lee Pickett:Yes o Ed Tiryakian: No o Lucia Welborne: Yes o Sunita Driehuys:Yes o Casey Ferrell: Yes Animal Services Advisory Board Vacancies, Recommendations, and Appointments • Vacancy Recommendations o Pet retail business:Alan Polak(previously motioned and approved) o Animal trainer: Susan Spinks (previously motioned and approved) o Animal advocate: Lori Gershon ■ Motion to approve Lori Gershon for the ASAB (approved) • Amanda Schwoerke: Yes • Bryan Stuart: Seconded,Yes • Sue Millager: Yes • Lee Pickett: Moved, Yes • Ed Tiryakian:Yes • Lucia Welborne: Yes • Sunita Driehuys:Yes • Casey Ferrell: Yes o Two vacancies remain ■ At large, non-municipal ■ At large, municipal • Discussion of ASAB "quotas" and diversity (tying back to the prior agenda item) • Agreement to distribute listing of all ASAB positions along with current occupants, impending occupants, and ongoing vacancies Information Items • N/A