AGENDA

ANIMAL SERVICES BOARD MEETING

Cumberland County Animal Services Department Conference Room

June 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Welcome
Called to Order at 6:48pm
1.Approval of Minutes
A.Minutes
April 7, 2025 minutes
April 7, 2025 minutes - Approved
MOTION:Debra Barton moved Motion 
SECOND: Sandra Reeves
VOTE:   UNANIMOUS (2-0)
2.Old Business
B.Education
Education Committee - Update on Education program
Charlotte Davis updated the Board regarding the Education program.  Charlotte reached out to the Girls Scout office without success.  The Girl Scouts customer service line provided some information regarding meetings that the Board education group could attend.  The parks and rec was also contacted and a message left. Director, Elaine Smith provided some ideas for an Animal education brochure. The board also discussed social media to help reach citizens and provide helpful pet ownership information.  Director Elaine Smith will help create a draft flyer and video series, then discuss with PIO.
C.Reports
Shelter reports -Elaine Smith
Director, Elaine Smith provided an update on shelter statistics.  Dog live release rate is over 90% for the month of May, this was due to an adoption promotion, 224 adoptions we completed.  Less than 80% live release rate for cats, kitten season started, the population increased causing a rise in illness.  
3.New Business
D.Vacancies
Nominee/Appointment process
Assistant County Manager, Faith Phillips provided clarity on the new process for Board vacancies.  The Board will review applicants based on the requirements for the vacancy. The clerk to the Board, Sandra Bohannon, will email qualified applicants a few questions to gain insight on their experience and availability.  The Board will review those responses and agree on the nominee they would like to recommend to the Board of Commissioners.  The nominee will be forwarded to the BOC for consideration.
4.Board Member Comments
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 7:36pm
MOTION:Lee Ward moved Motion 
SECOND: Debra Barton
VOTE:   UNANIMOUS (2-0)