11-04-2021 Meeting Minutes AACPerson County Animal Advisory Committee
November 4, 2021
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Person County Office Building Auditorium
Minutes
Call to Order: A regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee was held in Roxboro, North Carolina
on November 4, 2021. The meeting convened at 6:00pm
Members in Attendance: Members Not in Attendance:
Derrick Sims (Cruelty Investigator)
Kelli Oakley (City Council Member)
Janet Slivinski Janet Clayton
Cynthia Martin
Kay Farrell
Cathy Williams
Kim Woods
Heath Gill
Barbara Harris, DVM
Approval of Minutes from May 13 & May 20, 2021: Jan motioned to approve, Kathy second, all
approved
Unfinished Business
1. Appeals Sub-Committee: Total number of positions must be 4 or less—Re-evaluate/Vote on
positions per Person County Rules and Procedures for Animal Advisory Committee. A request
was made by members to obtain a copy of this requirement in writing. (Copy attached for
review-See Section 3)
a. Previous decision was made to have 5 members, consisting of County commissioner,
Citizen at Large, Health Dept Director, Veterinarian and Rescue Group Representative.
Motion was made to remove Citizen at Large position by Cindy-not approved.
-Following discussion of committee positions and review of Rules and Procedures, it was
determined that the Dangerous Dog Appeal Sub-Committee is required to include 3
persons determined to be Veterinarian, Professional Animal Management and Animal
Welfare. Discussion of what constitutes “Professional Animal Management” person
occurred-decision was made that a person that has experience with animal
management, but not required to be certified or with state or national organization, so
can be a Citizen at Large with animal management experience.
-Motion made by Derrick to not change Rules & Procedures, but to proceed with
Veterinarian, Animal Welfare Organization (Rescue Group) and Citizen at Large with
animal management experience. Second by Heath. Unanimously approved.
-Following discussion of Adoption Appeals Sub-Committee positions, motion was made
by Cathy that Adoption Appeals Sub-committee will include Citizen at Large, Rescue
group and County Commissioner. Second by Dr. Harris. Unanimously approved.
2. Review changes and vote for approval of revised Rules and Procedures for PCAS
a. Addition of Section 2C re: Citizen Terms-County Commissioners have approved updated
citizen terms. Cathy read minutes from County Commissioner meeting for review, which
stated there will be 4 Citizen at Large positions eff. July 2021, in which Position 1 & 2
initially be 2-year term (Kay Farrell, Cindy Martin), Positions 3 & 4 (Heath Gill, Cathy
Williams) be 3-year term all beginning July 2021. Following initial term, 3-year terms will
apply to all positions. No limits on number of terms a person may serve, but must re-
apply following each term. Motion made by Kim to approve, Second by Derrick.
Unanimously approved.
3. Review changes and vote for approval of Standard Operating Procedures
a. Change Animal “Control” to “Services” throughout
b. Spelling and grammatical changes, added page numbers
-Cathy and Kelli have reviewed and made edits listed above. Motion by Derrick, second
by Kim. Unanimously approved.
New Business
1. Positivity & communication with community (Cindy Martin)
-Acknowledgement of Career Service Award issued to Kelli Oakley by North Carolina
Rabies & Animal Control (NCARCA)
-Cindy requested help from Committee with support for shelter and provide positive
feedback, etc. on social media, speaking to others, etc.
2. PCAS Adoption/Application Process (Tabitha Briggs)
-Discussion of Adoption Application process to help guide staff with matching pets to
adopters and reduce returns, complaints, etc. Kay brought up that years ago, they
were told applications were not allowed, because we could not deny county residents
from adopting “county property.” Discussion amongst members was positive and
leaned towards having an application process to decrease failed adoptions, decreased
animal control calls, etc. Recommended to have handout for adopters that lists
requirements for ownership/county or city ordinances.
2. Set 2022 Meeting Schedule
-Third Thursday of every 3rd month at Person County Animal Services Building
-Request by Dr. Harris to move time to 6:30pm—all approved
-February 17th, May 19th , August 18th, November 17th
Other Reports
1. Shelter Stats
-Tabitha discussed stats. Closed most of 2020 for Covid. Decrease on intake of dogs,
increase in cats. Overall, adoptions are ahead of previous years. High number of
euthanasias due to management of hoarding cases and increased intake of feral/non-
social/sick cats.
-Owner requested euthanasias—we were advised in October that we are no longer able to
perform owner requested euthanasias and allow owners to be present or take pets home
for burial. The state sees this as practicing Veterinary Medicine, so therefore, any owner
requests must sign pet over and owners leave and cannot collect pet remains.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn made by Derrick at 6:45, Second by Heath. Unanimously approved,
Adjourned.
____Tabitha Briggs____ ______02/17/2022_________
Secretary Date of Approval