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Sunita Driehuys Aye <br /> Debby Hill Motion <br /> Judy Miller 2nd <br /> Cathy Munnier Absent <br /> Lee Pickett Aye <br /> Allan Polak Aye <br /> Kimberly Rider Absent <br /> Dawn Roberts Aye <br /> Lucia Welborne Aye <br /> Old Business: Canine influenza— 1 case reported in Orange County. Currently not allowing <br /> dogs to come in to OCAS for meet and greets, to keep shelter dogs protected from potential <br /> virus. More cases reported in Wake County and Durham County. <br /> Information Items: Dr. Strong <br /> 1. Buckhorn Flea Market—county attorney drafted letter to flea market owner(based in South <br /> Carolina), to discuss whether they intend to operate as a pet shop to be compliant with Orange <br /> County ordinances. Property may be sold and discussions are ongoing. <br /> 2. Program Coordinator position - currently considering applicants and hiring <br /> decision to be made soon. <br /> 3. Budget request has been submitted to County Commissioners - requested stopping <br /> the pet tax, since this does not generate much revenue and places an undue burden on lower <br /> income owners. Also requested increased funding for staff training and certification of <br /> animal control officers. <br /> 4. Yesterday, Orange County Animal Services (Drs. Strong and Jarrad, two other staff <br /> members, and Dr. Pickett) assisted the Humane Society of the United States and the Hertford <br /> Page 5of6 <br />