06-27-2024 Special Meeting Minutes AACPerson County Animal Advisory Committee
June 27, 2024
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Person County Animal Services Building
Minutes
Call to Order: A regular scheduled meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee was held in Roxboro,
North Carolina on February 16, 2024. The meeting convened at 6:38pm.
Members In Attendance: Members Not In Attendance:
Janet Clayton (Cruelty Investigator)
Kelli Lewis Shaina Outlaw
Barbara Harris, DVM Jason Thomas
Sherry Young Kim Woods
Cathy Williams Kirsten Brame
Cynthia Martin
Kay Farrell
Visitors in Attendance:
Brian Hart
Approval of minutes from November 16, 2023: B. Harris made motion to approve minutes, seconded by
J. Clayton. Unanimously approved.
New Business
1. New Committee Member Introduction: K. Lewis informed committee members of new member,
Kirsten Brame, Deputy and K9 officer with Person Co. Sheriff Department, as Kirsten was not in
attendance.
2. Budget Update/Grant Award/Volunteer Service Award: K. Lewis discussed purchase of new
professional washer/dryer from unused salary funds for new positions. T. Briggs discussed grant
award from NC Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services for play yard updates. All items have
been purchased and are awaiting completed installation. A Volunteer appreciation luncheon
and play yard dedication is planned for July 26. During this event, play yard will be dedicated in
honor of Raymond Block, a dedicated volunteer with PCAS.
3. Upcoming Events/Plans – K. Lewis informed of 2 adoption events on 06/29/24 at Mebane
PetSense and 7/20/2024 at Roxboro PetSense. PCAS is also participating in an event at South
Elementary School (“Pups and Posicles with the Principal”) on 07/09/2024.
4. Chewy Truck Deliveries: K. Lewis informed board that 4th truck from Chewy was delivered a
couple months ago. PCAS has partnered with APS of Person Co. to help supply their food pantry.
Also delivering food to Christian Help Center along with Info packets that are being given out
with food. A recommendation was made to also have information packets at Senior Center also.
5. ShelterLuv Update: Staff have been very pleased with new ShelterLuv program. Adoptions and
rescue transfers are much easier, allowing off site adoptions for cats in PetSense locations.
Additional donations are coming in via added options with adoptions and online options. YTD,
we have received $860 in donations that we would not have received prior to using ShelterLuv.
6. County Ordinance Recommendations
• Request by County Commissioner to increase county issued animal citations for
Dangerous Dog from $100 to $500: K. Lewis informed board of a request from a County
Commissioner from May 6 Board of Commissioner Meeting for more stringent sanctions
regarding aggressive dogs off of owner’s property. Stats for bites reported from 4/25/21
to 4/25/2024 was presented showing a total of 329 bites from dogs AND cats (74
Roxboro City Limits/255 county); 147 were owned pets that bit a family member or
owner, 12 were reported as veterinary staff being bitten by patients, 108 cat bites and
60 bites from stray dogs/owned dogs off of owner’s property. Of the 60 stray/off
property dog bites 8 were never located, 19 received verbal warnings, 13 were issued
written citations, 6 received Dangerous Dog Warning Letters, 5 were Deemed
Dangerous, 4 were surrendered/euthanized and 5 were surrendered for euthanasia upon
request of the owner.
A discussion was held amongst board members regarding clarification of “Deemed
Dangerous” vs generalized opinion of dangerous and the appropriate amount of citation.
Board members were informed by K. Lewis that the citations are issued by Officer
discretion, and are not mandatory for any/each event. The board raised concern of
raising fees drastically, as many citizens would not be able to afford a fee of $500.
Further discussion resulted in a motion being made by C. Williams to increase citation
fee for animals Deemed by Animal Services Director as a Dangerous Dog . Motion was
seconded by K. Farrell. Unanimous approval. Additional discussion of appropriate fee
increase was held. A motion by C. Williams to increase fee for animals Deemed
Dangerous by Animal Services Director to $250.00 was made and seconded by S. Young.
Unanimous approval.
• Request to remove verbal warning on citations: K. Lewis discussed the request to remove
the option for a verbal warning and for all warnings to be “written warnings.” Citation
books currently have a checkbox with wording of “WARNING” at top left corner. R equest
was made to change wording to “WRITTEN WARNING” as to make clear that it is an
official documented warning. Discussion amongst board was held stating written
warnings would be an opportunity for documented public educational purposes and
would hold up if additional action was necessary. A motion by K. Farrell was made to
change wording on citations from “WARNING” to “WRITTEN WARNING,” seconded by C.
Williams and approved unanimously.
• K. Lewis discussed plan to re-approach Sheriff regarding Ordinance—as it stands, Animal
Services still handles County Ordinance and Sheriff has not agreed to take over
Ordinance. A recommendation has been made at minimum for language changes from
“Animal Services Officer” to “Sheriff Deputy.”
Other Reports
1. Shelter Stats – T. Briggs discussed numbers YTD for shelter show increase in intakes and
discussed new partnerships with rescues.
Miscellaneous
1. Board members suggested placing notice in newspaper regarding county ordinances, as well as
summer heat advisory information for pets.
Adjournment
S. Young made motion to adjourn to closed session, J. Clayton seconded motion. Meeting was
adjourned at 7:30pm.
Tabitha Briggs ____08/15/2024_________
Secretary Date of Approval