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21 <br /> 3. Animal Services Advisory Board —Appointment Discussion <br /> The Board considered an appointment to the Animal Services Advisory Board. <br /> BACKGROUND: The charge of the Animal Services Advisory Board is to advise the Board of <br /> County Commissioners on matters of concern regarding animal issues and animals services in <br /> Orange County and to work with the Animal Services Director on various policy concerns and <br /> issues regarding County animal services. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints all thirteen (13) members with representation <br /> from various related fields and municipalities. <br /> The following individual is recommended for Board consideration: <br /> NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Judy Miller Animal Partial Term 06/30/2023 <br /> Welfare/Advocacy <br /> If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancies remain: <br /> POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION <br /> DESIGNATION DATE <br /> Town of Carrboro 06/30/2024 Vacant since 06/30/2021 <br /> Town of Chapel 06/30/2024 Vacant since 06/30/2021 <br /> Hill <br /> At-Large 06/30/2025 Vacant since 06/30/2022 <br /> Owner/Manager 06/30/2023 Vacant since 01/05/2022 <br /> Retail Pet Services <br /> Deputy Clerk to the Board Tara May introduced the item. <br /> Commissioner Fowler said she was fine with Judy Miller as the recommended applicant. <br /> She also suggested that Kimberly Rider fill Owner/Manager Retail Pet Services position. <br /> Commissioner Bedford agreed with the suggestion. <br /> Tara May said that Kimberly Rider would meet the qualifications. <br /> Commissioner Bedford asked if Denise Doolan was eligible for the Chapel Hill position. <br /> Tara May said yes. <br /> Commissioner Bedford suggested Denise Doolan for the position. <br /> Commissioner Richards supported Denise Doolan for the Chapel Hill position. <br /> Tara May said that left the At-Large and the Town of Carrboro positions vacant. <br /> Commissioner Bedford said she did not see anyone from Carrboro on the applicant list. <br /> Tara May said that was correct, that there were no eligible applicants for the Carrboro <br /> position. <br /> Tara May said that Jennifer Stout was still interested in the At-Large position. <br /> Commissioner Bedford said that Jennifer Stout was already on the Animal Services <br /> Hearing Advisory Pool, and she supported Jennifer Stout for the At-Large position as well. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicant, Judy Miller, for the <br /> Animal Welfare/Advocacy position, Kimberly Rider for the Owner/Manager Retail Pet Services <br /> position, Denise Doolan for the Chapel Hill position, and Jennifer Stout for the At-Large <br /> Position. <br />