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August 16, 2010 (Regular Meeting) Page 95 g. Other than initial seed moneys from the Board of Commissioners, as well as moneys saved from reduced euthanasia and cremation costs, how is the best way to raise funds? Licensing? Voluntary contributions? h. Should the organization take over the Cabarrus County Spay /Neuter Clinic from the Humane Society? i. Should the program be directly under the county government, or spun off as a separate non - profit? 5. If Community Wide Adoption Program is approved by the Board - a. Using the Asilomar Accords, develop guiding principles for the program. b. Develop the organizational structure for the organization. c. Develop the certification criteria for the community rescue organizations. d. Develop the process for managing animals collected by or surrendered to Animal Control, until transferred to Rescue Organizations. e. Identify, interview, and recommend for hiring the director for the program. f. Act as the board of directors for the Community Wide Animal Adoption Program. Commissioner Carruth MOVED to expand the Animal Protection and Preservation Advisory Committee as set forth above. Vice Chairman Poole seconded the motion. A general discussion ensued. The following issues were addressed: this initiative will be a very healthy process for the County; the process will take time and require patience; this committee should address the qualifications of any paid coordinator; a community education element should be included in the initiative; turf issues; successful and unsuccessful "no kill" programs should be reviewed; and, the Committee may want to change its name in the future. Chairman White asked Commissioner Carruth to report back on this issue in September. The MOTION unanimously carried. (H) APPOINTMENTS (H -1) Appointment - Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee The term of appointment for Jack Boyer expires on August 31, 2010. Mr. Boyer is interested in serving another term. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board reappointed Jack Boyer to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee for a three -year term ending August 31, 2013. (H -2) Appointment - Library Board of Trustees The term of appointment for Mary R. Little on the Library Board of Trustees representing southern Cabarrus County expired on July 31, 2010. Ms. Little is an active member of the Trustees. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board reappointed Mary R. Little to the Library Board of Trustees as the southern Cabarrus County representative for a three - year term ending July 31, 2013. (H -3) Appointment - Region F Aging Advisory Committee An application to the Region F Aging Advisory Committee has been received from Ms. Mary "Beth" Croom. Gayla Woody, with the Centralina Council of Governments (CCOG), requests Ms. Croom be appointed to the delegate position currently held by Ms. Anita Helms. An exception to the "service on multiple boards" provision of the Appointment Policy is needed for Ms. Croom since she already serves on the Home and Community Care Block Grant Committee. Ms. Anita Helms has completed her third term and is not eligible to serve another term as a delegate. However, she is willing and eligible to be appointed as an Alternate for a one -year term ending June 30, 2011. This position has been vacant for some time. An exception to the "service on multiple boards" provision of the Appointment Policy is needed for Ms. Helms since she also serves on the Dept. of Aging Advisory Board.