Orange County NC Website
Browse       Search
Susan Spinks <br /> Lori Gershon Y <br /> Dawn Roberts Y <br /> Old Business: <br /> • Shelter Requirements for Livestock Guardian Dogs: Discussion <br /> o Task force recommendation is currently to recognize the unique realities of <br /> working dogs and allow for livestock guardian dogs to be exempt from the <br /> shelter adequacy standard while working. <br /> o Task force reached out to Agricultural Preservation Board; next step is for ASAB <br /> to articulate a recommendation and bring it to the next Ag Board meeting in <br /> May for consultation before bringing any recommendations to the BOCC. <br /> o Continued to April ASAB for a vote <br /> • Dangerous Dog Requirements: Discussion <br /> o Bonnie Hauser joined to offer some comments regarding the application of a <br /> dangerous dog designation for killing backyard chickens. <br /> ■ Hauser helped to create the Hearing Panel. <br /> ■ Felt that the ruling for killing a chicken was "over the top." <br /> ■ Not sure if this is common practice elsewhere in North Carolina. <br /> ■ Concern is the application of the ordinance is too punitive. <br /> ■ Wants the board to consider a "second chance" law, or to exempt poultry <br /> from dangerous dog designations. <br /> Informational Items <br /> • February 2021 Monthly Statistics for Sheltering Operations <br /> • February 2021 Monthly Statistics for Field Services <br /> Informal Discussion <br /> • N/A <br /> Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m. <br />