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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Work Session August 9, 2022 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in work session on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 9:00 am,in the Commissioners Meeting Room,Harnett County Resource Center and Library,455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington,North Carolina. Members present: Lewis W. Weatherspoon, Chairman Matt B.Nicol,Vice Chairman Barbara McKoy, Commissioner Mark B. Johnson, Commissioner W. Brooks Matthews, Commissioner Staff present: Dwight Snow, County Attorney Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer Brent Trout, County Manager Melissa Capps, Clerk Chairman Weatherspoon called the Harnett County Board of Commissioners meeting to order at 9:00 am. Vice Chairman Nicol led the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation. Brent Trout, County Manager, asked the Board to move Item 13 "Discuss Southeastern Development Commission"to the August 30th work session. The following agenda was before the Board of Commissioners: 1. Call to order—Chairman Lewis Weatherspoon 2. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation— Vice Chairman Matt Nicol 3. Shelter Planners of America Presentation; Barry Blevins, General Services Director 4. Discuss a request to increase/establish fees that were approved at the July 21,2022 Board of Health Meeting; John Rouse,Health Director 5. Discuss a request to accept supplemental funding in the amount of$18,043 for the Nutrition Program to provide home delivered meals and congregate meals to older adults; John Rouse, Health Director 6. Discuss a request for approval of$89,568 in American Rescue Plan Act funding to support older adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic; John Rouse,Health Director 7. Discuss a request to accept Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program funds in the amount of$379,528 from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services;Natural Resources Director/Conservation Education Coordinator 8. Discuss a request for approval of recommendations of vendors for 3-year service proposals; Kenneth Snipes, Facility Maintenance Manager Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session Minutes August 9,2022 Page 1 of 4 9. Development Services briefing on upcoming public hearings: Proposed Zoning Change: Case#PLAN2206-0004 Landowner/Applicant: Johnny Carroll Contracting Inc. &KMB Building LLC/Mauldin Watkins Surveying; 9.45+/- acres; Pin 0651-73-8410.000; From RA-40 to RA-30 Zoning District; Intersection of SR# 1436 (Matthews Road) & SR# 1435 (Tripp Road); Neill's Creek Township. Proposed.Land Use Map Amendment: Case#PLAN2206-0005 Land Owner/ Applicant: Lloyd Enterprises LP/Tom McKay; PIN#'s 0508-41-7271.000 & 0508-41-0412.000; 214.0+/- acres. The applicant requests a Land Use Map Amendment:from Agricultural and Rural Residential to Medium Density Residential Use; Barbecue Township;NC 27 West. 10.Discuss future development in Wake County Water District; Steve Ward,Harnett Regional Water Director 11. Discuss lease agreements for library properties; Christopher Appel, Senior Staff Attorney 12.Public Input on proposed changes to Harnett County Animal Services Ordinance; Christopher Appel, Senior Staff Attorney **please note public input is limited to 30 minutes (3 minutes per speaker)** 13. Discuss Southeastern Development Commission; Chairman Weatherspoon and Brent Trout, County Manager 14. Review applications to serve on Boards and Committees; Melissa Capps; Clerk to the Board 15. County Manager's Report-Brent Trout, County Manager August 15,2022 Regular Meeting Agenda Review Upcoming meetings and invitations 16. Closed Session 17. Adjourn Barry Blevins, General Services Director, introduced Michael Barnard with Shelter Planners of America. Mr. Barnard provided information regarding the process for the Animal Shelter Needs Assessment Study. John Rouse,Health Director,provided information regarding a request for approval to increase/establish the fees that were approved at the July 21,2022 Board of Health meeting. Consensus of the Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda. Mr. Rouse also reviewed a request to accept supplemental funding in the amount of$18,043 for - the Nutrition Program to provide home-delivered meals and congregate meals to older adults. The original allocation from Mid-Carolina Council of Government Area Agency on Aging was. 58,548 allocated from June 1;2021 through September 30, 2022. These funds were previously approved July 19, 2021. The requested amount is the balance not previously spent. Consensus of the Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda. Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session Minutes August 9,2022 Page 2 of 4 Mr. Rouse also reviewed a request for approval of$89,568 in American Rescue Plan Act ARPA) Funding to support older adults during COVID-19 Pandemic with Senior Nutrition Programs. Consensus of the Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda. Coley Price, Assistant County Manager,reviewed a request to accept Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program funds in the amount of$379,528 from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and adoption of a project ordinance. No matching funds are required. These funds will be used to clear vegetative debris from identified areas within Neills Creek. Consensus of the Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda. Kenneth Snipes, Facilities Maintenance Manager,reviewed a request to approve recommendations of vendors for 3-year service proposals which included Jackson Exterminating for Pest Control Services; Thyssenkrupp for Elevator Service; Omnico for Cleaning Services; Parrish Fire & Safety for Fire Extinguisher Services; PowerSecure for Generator Service; and Johnson Controls for HVAC Service. Consensus of the Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda. Jay Sikes, Assistant Development Services Director/Manager of Planning Services,provided a briefing on the following upcoming public hearings: Proposed Zoning Change: Case#PLAN2206-0004 Landowner/Applicant: Johnny Carroll Contracting Inc. &KMB Building LLC/Mauldin Watkins Surveying; 9.45+/- acres; Pin 0651-73-8410.000; From RA-40 to RA-30 Zoning District;Intersection of SR# 1436 (Matthews Road) & SR# 1435 (Tripp Road); Neill's Creek Township. Proposed Land Use Map Amendment: Case#PLAN2206-0005 Land Owner/ Applicant: Lloyd Enterprises LP/Tom McKay;PIN#'s 0508-41-7271.000 & 0508-41-0412.000; 214.0+/- acres. The applicant requests a Land Use Map Amendment from Agricultural and Rural Residential to Medium Density Residential Use; Barbecue Township;NC 27 West. Mark Locklear,Development Services Director,provided information regarding an update to the Land Use Plan. Consensus of the Board was to add discussion of a policy to update the Land Use Plan to the August 30`h work session. Steve Ward,Harnett Regional Water, stated I am here to seek direction from the Board and guidance as far as future development in our Wake County Water District. Mr. Ward provided a copy of a map showing Harnett County water lines that extend into Wake County. Discussion included the possible sale of the water district, growth in Harnett County, water supply, treatment capacity and a request from a developer to develop 75 lots in the Wake County Water District. Chairman Weatherspoon asked if the development would have a detrimental effect on Harnett County. Mr. Ward stated not immediately. Consensus of the Board was to take into consideration development requests in the Wake County Water District on an individual basis,to Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session Minutes August 9,2022 Page 3 of 4 allow the developer to proceed with the request for the 75 lots and place a discussion item on the September 13th work session for further discussion on the Wake County Water District. Thomas Royer,Assistant Staff Attorney,reviewed a request to approve the library lease agreements between Harnett County and the Town of Angier,Town of Erwin, and Town of Coats. The three leases are part of the Library Consolidation which begin August 1, 2022. Consensus of the Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda. Christopher Appel, Senior Staff Attorney,reviewed proposed changes to the Animal Services Ordinance. Chairman Weatherspoon opened up a public input session for the proposed changes to the Animal Services Ordinance and the following people spoke: 1. Roth Kemp of 244 Chesley Lane,Lillington,NC. 2. Kathy Brown of Angier,NC. 3. Melanie Hamilton of Harnett County,NC. 4. Melinda Tiner of 132 Barclay Drive,Angier,NC. 5. Shelayne Fico of 8655 NC 210,Bunnlevel,NC. 6. Rachel Ray-Webb of 783 Lakeridge Drive, Cameron,NC. 7. Kent Jeffries of 747 Purfoy Road, Fuquay-Varina,NC. 8. Margaret Morton of 86 Gwendolyn Way, Fuquay-Varina,NC. 9. Susan Shaddock of Coats,NC.' In addition to those who spoke, emails were received from citizens and are attached to the minutes (Attachment 1). Attorney Appel addressed some of the concerns shared during the public input session. Consensus of the Board was to place this item on the September 13th work session for additional discussion. Appointments were reviewed. Consensus of the Board was to place the reappointments of Lemuel D. Black,District 2, and Carl Johnson,District 4 to the Harnett County Agricultural Advisory Board on the consent agenda and to have additional discussion on the Home and Community Block Grant Committee at the August 30th work session. Mr. Trout introduced Janice Lane, Human Resources Director. Mr. Trout also provided an update on the VIPER-Radios. Vice Chairman Nicol moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:42 am. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion that carried unanimously. Lewis W. Irrerspoon, Chairman elissa D. Capps, Clerk Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session Minutes August 9,2022 Page 4 of 4 Melissa D. Capps From: Vikki Pleasant <kandleslover@hotmail.com> Sent: Saturday,August 6, 2022 10:32 AM To: Melissa D.Capps Subject: Animal Rights @AUT(©N:5ai ori mated outside 0 iedorganization LWfiliftrecognize sender ea] content U . Good morning Melissa. I am unable to attend the meeting on Tuesday so I am writing this email in hopes you can read it aloud. Thank you so much! To whom it may concern: I am a retired animal rescuer and a business owner in Harnett County. I want to see changes in this county regarding animal welfare and funding. Enough is enough! Why am I a retired rescuer?For 7 years I rescued dogs and cats, and almost drove myself to a mental breakdown because a my efforts were never enough.No matter how hard we work, animals are still suffering! They are left outside in extreme temperatures. They are chained up without adequate food,water, or even a decent doghouse. They aren't spayed or neutered, causing countless unwanted babies to be born. They are being fought while everyone turns a blind eye. When will something be done to improve their lives? I beg each of you to realize there is a reason dog is God spelled backwards. Thank you for your time. Vikki Ingersoll Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone Get Outlook for Android 1 Melissa D. Capps From: Jonathan Baker <jonathanbaker8717@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday,August 6, 2022 8:12 PM To: Melissa D.Capps Subject: Animal laws meeting. CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Melissa, I was instructed to write an email in reference for the upcoming meeting on Tuesday August 9th.While I'm unable to attend personally, I do want to share my concerns for animals in this county and the lack of support there is established for the animals that are in this county. I have lived in harnett county for the last 2 years and in this time have dealt with upwards of 8 abandoned animals. Mainly dogs, but there has been at least 2 cats as well.When a tenant moved out in January of this year,they left behind a pit bull and a cat.When my previous landlord called animal control, it took them several days to respond to the service call for the dog,which our landlord instructed us if we took the animal in during this time, he'd begin eviction proceedings.So I had no choice but to just keep a watchful eye on the dog as best as I could. But animal control informed me that cats were to much of an issue and if it bothers me and my neighbors we could choose to put this cat down. I was astonished at the disregard for the animal, nuisance or not. It,s to my knowledge there is no leash law in this county, and if it a dog is abandoned,you're unable to rehome it yourself without facing criminal prosecution. But these dogs that are being left to fend for themselves in all this serious hot weather we are facing,is reprehensible.Something needs to change. I firmly believe the best place to start is with a leash law and repercussions for animals who are neglected and allowed to roam neighborhoods all day long seeking water,shelter and food. I have several neighbors who see no issue in their dogs getting into trash and suffering near fatal seizures because of it. I'm unaware if dog licenses are an option in this county, but maybe that's an avenue to explore too.Then more people are accountable for their animals. Thank you for entertaining my rant, I do hope some ordinances are able to be changed, modified and placed to better serve my community and these animals. If we don't speak up and make noise for them,their voices will remain unheard. Sincerely John Baker. Sent from my iPhone 1 Melissa D. Capps From: redtopl8 <redtop18@embarqmail.com> Sent: Sunday,August 7, 2022 8:19 PM To: Melissa D.Capps Subject: August 9th meeting 9:00am 7 ;;f'•' G°..a6 w;.:-.,. ti+;;.T _..a a^ s :^^w r*J 4.+ 'r ar;, . CAUTION This email originated from outside of the orgar izat on Diunot;click,lmks or open attachmen#sunless you recognize fhe, senr,andknowthe`cn `tISSafe. x`,tz i August 7,2022 Hello Melissa, I am sending you this email because I am unable to go to the meeting on August the 9th for animal welfare issues because of my work schedule. To Whom It May Concern: I wanted to share with you my experience with animal rescue. I have worked in animal rescue for 17 years and it is way past due for animal welfare issues to be addressed. The laws of North Carolina definitely need to be changed along with the county ordinances amongst the countys. Animals are very neglected in this county as well as North Carolina.No one beyond a person with feelings seems to care. In this county,there is so much animal neglect going on, dog fighting rings are in this county, dogs living on chains to be someone's security system, dogs with no shelter, dogs being left in the open with no food or water tied to trees, and I could keep going on and on. We need people to hear our thoughts and cares about the animal welfare. Something definitely needs to be done. If this meeting was to be at night time, I think you would have a room full of animal loving people to voice their opinion. I think there is a lot of opportunities that can be discussed. I have talked with Larry Smith at the Harnett County Animal shelter and I think they are a great crew over there but having 3 people to do a county's job is alot of work because there is so many animal welfare issues. I think great things can be accomplished. If you put a lot of people's thoughts together we can do this. I hope this meeting creates opportunities to lets do a night evening meeting and we can speak to you in person. Thank you so much for your time! I hope a lot of things get accomplished and I hope that this is a start of doing something positive for animal welfare issues in this county. A lot of people talk bad stuff about Harnett county and I am a Harnett county residence. I would like to see change. I would like to see more positive influence and change with the Harnett county sheriffs department also. But it is a start to hopefully a good thing and I would love to be a part of this. Sincerely, Corinne Coats Sent from my Verizon,Samsung Galaxy smartphone Sent from my Verizon,Samsung Galaxy smartphone 1 Melissa D. Capps From: Carol H <hallywallyl @yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday,August 7, 2022 8:28 AM To: Melissa D.Capps Subject: Tue Meeting CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click'links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Melissa I won't be able to make Tue meeting, here are some thoughts I would like read. Harnett County has too many loose animals running around.Stricter leash laws are needed. Affordable Spay and Neuter would help the shelters with unwanted litters. More vouchers and mobile units needed. Animals are company for people especially when it comes to elderly and mental health. People then get one or two animals,they can't afford to spay or neuter and now we have a bunch of extra animals that are unwanted and very overwhelming for the pet owner. Thank you for your time. Carol McGehee Project Jade 1 Melissa D. Capps From: Heather Byrd_Staff-WestLakeES <hbyrd@wcpss.net> Sent: Sunday,August 7, 2022 10:25 PM To: Melissa D.Capps Subject: My statement to the board regarding animal welfare in Harnett co. MUT'®NNyl Il` IaYlY I1 llk { NM&originated from outside 1 organizon m 04 F atil i attachments unles'176u recognize t sender JIA:.A/ contentbs b'+ p k v .srk$s•: :L.., _ 3 N . r % k Dear Commissioners, My name is Heather Byrd, 6582 Hwy 401 South, Bunnlevel. I am a public school teacher and have been a citizen of Harnett county for seven years now. I have been able to speak in person when there was adequate notice for a meeting such as this one. Or the chance to speak in an evening session was offered. Here is the broken record that you have heard over and over. With all the topics that NEED to be considered to benefit the animal welfare in Harnett Co.,would you consider going back to the one plea that has consistently been proposed? The same topic that has been hanging around the last ten(or more) years. Repair the shelter. Strengthen it, fund its growth. Support the devoted staff you currently have. Put in place financial backing to provide them with adequate and regular vet care. Your county has grown. It's growing and will continue to grow. You're indifference to the shelter at this point is almost cruel. Have you ever been in a situation to have called the shelter staff yourself for help?I'm sure you were told by a passerby not to even bother. That they are consistently at capacity. With a waiting list of animals to surrender weekly. Or that they are simply overwhelmed to help your animal problem. Or perhaps you got on social media asking for advice about a dog and it's litter of puppies dumped on your property-and were met with the disgusting social media backlash against the HCAC. Or you made a call about animal cruelty and wondered why nothing became of it? Only to read something about it a week later in The Daily Record. This is happening and this county is suffering. Your lack of empathy and care to fix this reputation is alarming. An eye opener for newcomers. And you are teaching your citizens and the youth in this county that we live in a rough and inhumane community. Lastly, a statement to the voters in this county-the animal shelter facility of Harnett Co., and it's staff receives ALL of the unfair negative backlash. In person, on the phone, and throughout social media. It is constantly ridiculed. Because the general public has no idea theres much more to blame then HCAC. And as an advocate of how to educate people to be the solution, you also need to start the solution. So in closing Commissioners,: financial support, shelter expansion(or the building of a larger adequate shelter), supporting regulations and new policies to support animal welfare will not go away.And it shouldn't. The demand is too great. The lack of your concern at this point is cruel. Please this time provide notification that there is some acknowledgment that change needs to happen and now. Provide some light at the end of this ever growing community crisis. Thank-you. 1 Melissa D. Capps From: Shannon Fogl <foglskitchen@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,August 8, 2022 8:58 AM To: Melissa D.Capps Subject: Future welfare of Harnett co animals statement CAUTION This ?nail originated from ouititI :of.the organization ,Do notclick finks or open attaehments`unless,you recognize the t sender,andlepowtthe:content Is safe Hello, Though I could not be there in person today,I really wanted it known that this county is not even doing a fraction of enough for the problems this county has caused. The more people you bring to the county,the more animals that come with them. You know there is no enforcement of their responsibilities for the problems that they create. Too many people getting themselves adorable kittens and puppies not being held accountable for fixing and the medical welfare of those animals.No one is enforcung them to be responsible. You expect people to just do the right thing. If people just did the right thing we wouldn't need a sheriffs department, or a police department. We wouldn't have to enforce the laws we already have. The people have already been irresponsible! Most of the damage is already done. The county chose not to get out in front of it.Now the county does not want to clean up. Create stricter laws to protect the animals and hold people responsible. Enforce those laws. Improve the shelter for the thousands of animals who are not at fault for their situations. You are expecting the few of the many to clean up the mess. You're expecting the rescues and the TNR groups to go out with their own funds and do all the work with their own hearts that the county won't do with the taxes and the promises they've made to the citizens. The rescues are working with Band-Aids because the county refuses to shore up the laws that will slow the bleeding. The cats and dogs aren't at fault,you are. Take responsibility. Shannon Fogl 232 Vuncannon Dr, Fuquay Varina,NC 27526 Harnett county 1 Melissa D. Capps From: LD <Idestefano63@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,August 8, 2022 11:18 AM To: Melissa D.Capps Subject: 8-9-22 Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session -Animal Welfare CAUTION email ongmatetl outside 2Q i organization iDo not Blick links o 01- attachments unless youprecognize Cher ti i-+°t.:t 7§sass`,- s- _ 3fY € - ' 3, a'sender knowgtlekcontent is safe x .,. I'd like my statement for Animal Welfare to be read during this meeting please: What's Needed for Animals - We do not have an animal problem, what we have is a human problem in that thinking animals are just another disposable item in our society, throw away, animals are family, companions and living breathing creatures that need to stop being condemned for what they have no control over. The ability for Animal Services to immediately impound animals that are at risk or in danger due to inhumane living conditions, heat/cold or violations of the ordinance Laws prohibiting animal fighting of all kinds of animals, dogs, cocks, etc. and harsher punishment for those guilty of it Stronger more enforceable requirements for adequate shelter and humanely clean conditions Anti-tethering restrictions (No chains, no padlocks, no dogs tethered outside during extreme weather) Stronger language defining Abuse and Mistreatment Spay 85 Neuter requirements for animals running at large, tethered or deemed dangerous The creation of an Animal Services Advisory Board is very much needed We are in the year 2022, we can do so much better and we should Thank you, Lori De Stefano 1 Melissa D. Capps From: Faith Rash <keepthefaith0422@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,August 8, 2022 12:27 PM To: Melissa D.Capps Subject: Urgent support!!Aug 9 meeting CAUTION 3 ernail riginated from outside Cha organization;®6*t click l( a o- atta•hrnents unless you recognize the sn der :knowathe co tent is safe s , Irl' 3 ,' 4nr w _ x ' v Melissa, For the meeting tomorrow please stress my support for these important protections for animals: What's needed: The ability for Animal Services to immediately impound animals that are at risk or in danger due to inhumane living conditions,heat/cold or violations of the ordinance. Laws prohibiting animal fighting Stronger more enforceable requirements for adequate shelter and humanely clean conditions Anti-tethering restrictions (no chains,no padlocks,no dogs tethered outside during extreme weather) Stronger language defining Abuse and Mistreatment Spay&Neuter requirements for animals running at large,tethered, or deemed dangerous. The creation of an Animal Services Advisory Board Because our animals deserve better!!! Other counties in NC are doing the important work of making animal welfare a core issue and it's time for that kind of change in Harnett County. If not for the pure decency of these animals, it's for the support of those of us humans that literally get sick to our stomachs and cry hearing about the inhumane treatment of animals in this shelter and others like it and in unsafe homes and communities in our State. Thank you Faith Rash 1 Melissa D. Capps From: Danell Edgett <dsumila@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,August 8, 2022 2:11 PM To: Melissa D. Capps Subject: Shelter Concerns 1:1'2it N aepr Giigl ted outsideC 3organiznDotlonotIliek links oropen attachments unless your c gnlze y :'-z: 7 e : 4 ''•' 1 J mad t - -3 sender know the content 15. 2 c Yom_ r *" f. '? s Harnett County Board of Commissioners, I am a volunteer who helps to network the animals from the Harnett County Animal Shelter via the Friends of Harnett County Animal Shelter Facebook page. If it were not for the volunteers that spend countless hours networking the shelter animals,these animals would not have a chance. Due to the fact that the shelter is understaffed and the shelter budget has not been increased,well I do not recall the last time the budget was increased,nobody wants to take on this responsibility. Many volunteers spend hour upon hours, contacting rescues, sharing information regarding adoptable animals, and using social media to make sure these animals have a chance. Stronger more enforceable requirements for adequate shelter and humanely clean conditions is a high priority. Like I briefly mentioned,the budget for the shelter has not been increased in years. Recently, we have lost a great shelter manager(Holli) due to being overworked and overpaid. Many local shelters have more hands on deck,therefore the treatment animals receive at these shelters is better than what the Harnett County Shelter animals receive. Our shelter has received a bad reputation,due to the way the shelter has been managed. It's time for this negative image to change. We need a better budget that will allow for better medical care for the animals,proper renovations, and increase in salary for shelter employees. In addition to adequate shelter conditions and an increase in the shelter budget,the board needs to review and revise tethering laws and inhumane treatment/conditions violations. As an individual who contacted animal control in regards to the treatment that a neighbors dog was receiving(chained up,no shelter,no water, in 100+ temperature) and no intervention was taken until it was to late,these laws/violations NEED to be addressed. I am asking that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners listens closely to all of the individuals that are speaking to you today. Positive changes need to happen in regards to the welfare of the animals in Harnett County. The negative reputation of the Harnett County Animal Shelter and Animal Control does nothing for our county. I cannot tell you how many times I have heard or read on social media, "it does no good to contact the Harnett County Animal Control because they do not care about the welfare of the animals". This is the reputation our county has established, it's time that we have a positive change. Sincerely, A concerned Harnett County Citizen 1 I MelissaD. Capps From: Dina Persons <hfoxy8204@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,August 8, 2022 3:00 PM To: Melissa D.Capps Subject: Statement CAUTION email o'nginated from outside a - organization Dcilrir Blick links or open attac hm1ents ufnless you recognize the sender antl mime is sae , a +q„ , q;g fi _ ` ,.. E Hello. My name is Dina. I live in Harriett County and have been here for 16 years. I feel that the laws to protect animals in this County are not very good. I have a neighbor who neglects his dog and sometimes the dog has no food or water and is locked in a cage and never gets out of it. The dog has no room to exercise or anything. The laws for neglect should be a lot stricter when it comes to caring for our Animals. They deserve so much better. The current law says as long as the animal has 3 sides to an enclosure and has food and water, that is all that is needed. So I've been told. This should not be. Please consider the animals that have to live like this. Thank you. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone i Melissa D. Capps From: Beth S <bethsurles4@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,August 8, 2022 1:25 PM To: Melissa D. Capps Subject: Animal Ordinance CAUTIONg emaif or inated outside CJPig organization To clabtkeFtwiattachrnerqsunless you recognize Ott sender 1 o the_Conten, 3 i_ ... 4,=;V s d x s Win.}, ti ; .c._, .P 44- I was surprised to learn last week that North Carolina is the third most lenient state in the United States on animal cruelty. I know of situations where Animal Control was called to suffering animals but didn't even respond. So,how can the abusers be charged if report isn't even investigated? There are no restrictions on. puppy mills. They don't even have to register in our State. The dogs are bred over and over and sometimes abandoned once they no longer produce income. I also know first hand of a reported dog fighting in a field that was reported in Cumberland County and no one was snt. The last bait dog was bought by a foster from CrisisDogsNC to save its life. She risked her life and paid$200 of her money to the criminals. The puppy is now being cared for and will now live it's best life. Why is animal cruelty being tolerated? I'll tell you why! Our elected officials.are allowing it. If someone is charged,they pay a small fine... only to leave court and do it all over again. I support strict animal ordinances which are enforced by our sworn officials. I believe in hefty fines and imprisonment for offenders. I believe with all my heart and soul that if a person neglects to water,feed, or provide medical attention to an animal, some to the point of death, most of them will treat a human the same way. I am willing to do what I can to be the animal's voice because they do not have one. I ask the residents of North Carolina, are you willing to speak for a living being that cannot? 1 Melissa D. Capps From: Shannon Maynard <smaynard4904@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,August 8, 2022 9:20 AM To: Melissa D. Capps Subject: Animal welfare CAUTONo t:,orietiZ edifrom outside orff garnatizon Do not click linkst7P o o attachments'unlessoyou recogmze$the sender rjig,kynow4the`content is safe ..., a r .: ::K p m • .€. "'. ,:x. To whom it may concern: I am a life long citizen of Harnett County, and feel that some changes need to happen in the area of animal welfare within our county. When I see how some people treat their animals, it is truly heartbreaking. I would love to see the following happen in our county: stronger and more enforceable requirements for adequate shelter and humanely clean conditions laws that prohibit animal fighting anti-tethering restrictions (no chains;no padlocks;no dogs tethered outside during extreme weather, including heat) stronger language defining abuse and mistreatment of animals spay and neuter requirements for animals running at large creation of an animal services advisory board more funding for animal services and shelters Thank you for your time. I look forward to seeing some positive changes for our community's animals. Sincerely, Shannon Maynard Shannon B. Maynard 1 Melissa D. Capps From: Bruce Burkhardt <bburky46@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,August 8, 2022 7:57 PM To: Melissa D. Capps Subject: Animal rights F v: u--' 'v'+e<.u.^,. +Y' ' - -,ti,, x, s-bra: CAUTION°This ;'originated outside of ttheorgan zation. Do not clicklink1or open attachments unlesstiyou reeognrg two Sender and,K110W the content safe ` oliiti4:,i.` ' i7' ,- 1. 4. 0.,,--' .*.;: 17;4 W1 i,.,,, _w'':'': My name is Bruce Burkhardt. I live at 77 Hidden Valley Dr,. Holly Springs, NC. I strongly support: The ability for Animal Services to immediately impound animals that are at risk or in danger due to inhumane living conditions,heat/cold or violations of the ordinance. Laws prohibiting animal fighting Stronger more enforceable requirements for adequate shelter and,humanely clean conditions Anti-tethering restrictions (no chains,no padlocks, no dogs tethered outside during extreme weather) Stronger language defining Abuse and Mistreatment Spay&Neuter requirements for animals running at large,tethered, or deemed dangerous. The creation of an Animal Services Advisory Board L Thank you, Bruce Burkhardt I 1 Melissa D. Capps From: Carol Milson <momscats3@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,August 8, 2022 7:56 PM To: Melissa D. Capps Subject: Animal Services Ordinance CAUtlb This email'vonginated from outside o tlae rganitatidiig rootclick link's or open attachm;tstunlessAyou°recogeil a thel s3 r'y ' -# i 2err K d endeKa-,nd know thefconte tis safe, -'7,;A-5,,• ' 4 Good evening Since I am unable to attend tomorrow's meeting in person I decided to email my thoughts regarding the issues being considered. I am reminded that one of our founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson, said "The measure of a society is how it treats the weakest members". How will Harnett County measure up? Poorly I'm afraid. There is absolutely no regard for the voiceless animals in our community, they run unleashed constantly at risk for any number of horrendous things happening. They are allowed to be"tied" "tethered"outside in all weather conditions without regard to their safety or comfort. If it's too cold/hot for you, it's too cold/hot for your pet! We need stronger laws against dog fighting! I live in an area renown for dog fighting in the past and the stories are horrific! What about requiring licenses for pets? Where I used to live, you had to renew the license every year at the animal shelter, show proof of rabies vaccine. Then if a stray was brought into the shelter, they could contact the owner based on the license information. That could be revenue for the county! I volunteered at the animal shelter for about a year after I first moved here. The staff is absolutely amazing and go above and beyond what they are expected to do in order to make the animals as comfortable as possible and have them feel they are loved and cared about. That shelter is SMALL! With the exploding growth in Harnett County, all the developments either proposed or under construction, if you figure 50% of those new houses will have a pet of some sort and they may get lost at some point(without leash laws, etc)they will end up at the already small shelter! We need a new, modern, spacious shelter! We also need more shelter staff and more animal control officers. Have a great day! gl Carol Milson 1260 Roberts Rd. Sanford, NC 27332 937-478-4962 1 Melissa D. Capps From: Rob Brown <rob1965@embarqmail.com> Sent: Monday,August 8, 2022 5:52 PM To: Melissa D. Capps Subject: Animal Welfare CAUTION ernail ongmate d from outs tle of the orgamzatton4Do not click links 5 .en attachments=unless youiserd6gn¢eit-' senderaugknow the,content is safe:4 Harnett county has long lagged behind many of our neighbors in the treatment of animals. I would strongly advocate for the adoption of some, if not all of the following to protect our animal friends. Sent from Mail for Windows The ability for Animal Services to immediately impound animals that are at risk or in danger due to inhumane living conditions, heat/cold or violations of the ordinance. • Laws prohibiting animal fighting • Stronger more enforceable requirements for adequate shelter and humanely clean conditions •Anti-tethering restrictions (no chains, no padlocks, no dogs tethered outside during extreme weather) •Stronger language defining Abuse and Mistreatment• Spay& Neuter requirements for animals running at large, tethered, or deemed dangerous. • The creation of an Animal Services Advisory Board Yours respectfully, Rob Brown Angier N.C. 1 Melissa D. Capps' From: Tiffany Baker <tiffanybaker910@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday,August 9, 2022 7:32 AM To: Melissa D. Capps Subject: Harnett County Animal Welfare CAUTION Themis aii_.originated from utsiode of;thenorganization. Do not<ciick links orropen attachments unlessiyou recognize the sen.2de,tetktn?;+ a F h i C tl know the content is afe.. Good morning Harnett Commissioner's, I'm just one more person with a heavy heart ready to BEG you to make a change in our county. You see the need in our county. Our shelter is overdue for renovations and expansions. Our volunteers and employees are overwhelmed, and overworked. Our rescues are struggling. Our community overbreeds. We have no funding to support our shelter. We have no "low cost" or"free"ways to spay and neuter the animals. The animals in our county suffer and/or die because of this. These animals have no voice so the community members and volunteers, like me,have to be their voice. You were elected into this position. You were elected to do the right thing. You were elected to make changes. As a lifelong resident of Harnett County I am BEGGING you to make these changes. You have the community support. You can get funding. What will it take to make this a priority? I hope and pray you'd consider making these changes. Thank you for your time. Tiffany Baker 1 Melissa D. Capps From: Kate Price <kateprice927@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday,August 9, 2022 4:44 AM To: Melissa D. Capps Subject: Read aloud for the meeting today 8/9 CAUTION.This email4ori mated from"outs de ofthe or aniationDo not''click1linksoropelattachments*lesslyourecognii0the senderrand know the content is4safe Dear Commissioners, As an almost 10 year Harnett county residents, I am reaching out to you about an issue that I see as a huge problem. We here in Harnett county have a major problem with abandoned animals and the after effects of these animals. We need more funding for the Harnett county Animal Control to take care of their building as well as to be able to help more animals.that need support. We need more staff and veterinarian care to help support the animals as theycome in and as they are in the care of the facility. I would also like to ask for the formation of an animal services advisory board. In our area we see people drop off unwanted animals and have helped find homes for them,we have also Trap/Spay/Release cats people have abandoned, Our county is overrun with animals that need care and I know that the shelter does as much as they can,but they desperately need more support. The animals need it and I truly believe with all the incoming housing the problem is going to get worse. The animals and the people that support them deserve our help! Thanks, Kate Price V 1 Melissa D. Capps From: Greg Lautner <glautnerl @outlook.com> Sent: Tuesday,August 9, 2022 12:25 AM To: Melissa D. Capps Subject: Adequate funding for Harnett County Animal control CAUTION This email originated1from outsiderof the organization.<Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and knowthe content is safe. Hello, I'm writing on behalf of the innocent animals in Harnett County. They need a voice and that's where funding and providing laws and ordinances that ensure proper care are so important. A little about myself. I was a military spouse, as my husband was active-duty army for 29 years. He is now retired from the active army but got a civilian DOD position at FORSCOM on Fort Bragg. This job brought us to Harnett County and North Carolina for the very first time. We have lived in a lot of places and I have to say Harnett County is one of the most neglectful on how they care or provide for animal welfare. It was shocking to myself and many others from outside this area. I myself have called animal control on two occasions because of neglect of a dog. In one case we (my son and I) actually entered the property to help care for the dog but we were met with anger, even though we had dog food and we're offering help. We sadly had to leave the dog but promptly called animal control. Thankfully they came out and spoke with this citizen. Two Weeks later this citizen was on the front page of the paper as one of many who were arrested for drug smuggling and distribution. In many instances animal neglect is a bigger symptom of criminal activity. As many know if a human being injures or abuses an animal they aren't far from doing this same behavior to humans. If the county had stricter laws regarding animal neglect and abuse it would possibly be the first line of defense in halting abuse towards humans,not to mention stopping criminal activity before it starts. The two go hand in hand. If we want a more civilized county, we must start protecting the innocents out there that can't protect themselves. So, I'm asking for more funding so that animal control can attack and educate where possibly there is ignorance. So,they can take in cases of neglect and abuse so these poor animals don't have to suffer. There need to be anti-tethering laws so innocent dogs aren't left to their own defenses with the wildlife and aren't attacked by other stray dogs.Not to mention inclement weather and how many have frozen to death or died in the heat because they weren't able to move to a safer place. This funding is so important for all levels in society. Caring for the innocent animals that can't speak for themselves is the first line of defense to helping this county grow in a healthy compassionate way. One that shows the people that this is a safe place to live and to raise a family because we value all lives. Thank you for listening and please become a part of the solution. Warm Regards, Cristiana C Lautner and Gregory D Lautner 516 Falling Water Rd Spring Lake,NC 28390 Get Outlook for iOS 1 Melissa D. Capps From: Phyllis Roberts <robertspjl0@gmail.com> Sent:. . Monday,August 8, 2022 11:44 PM To: Melissa D.Capps Subject: Animals CAIJTION`Tf s email origina#ed fromtoutsgde of the o ganiiation°Do not click links or ogen„attachments unless you recognize the sentlean now he content is°safe h ' Ms Capps I would like to see stricter sentences for anyone neglecting or abusing animals. Animals are defenseless and unable to take care of themselves. I think that once proven to abuse or neglect an animal the person should not be allowed to have another animal. In a perfect world all animals would be cared for but unfortunately it isn't a perfect world. They hurt, hunger and have feelings justice humans do. Thank You for your time! Phyllis Roberts r 1 Melissa D. Capps From: Whitney Creech <whitneymcreech@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,August 8, 2022 11:16 PM To: Melissa D.Capps Subject: Animal Services Support- BOC Meeting CAUTION This email originated from outsidelof the organization:Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To the Harnett County Commissioners, My name is Whitney Creech and I.live at 300 W K St in Erwin. I am a dog owner myself and have become aware of many concerns in my community as well as the rest of Harnett county when it comes to the welfare of both domestic and farm animals. I have witnessed,abuse and neglect and reported many times to be disappointed in the lack of concern or available man power to address it. I've seen many of my neighbors attempt the same to also be disappointed. When she comes around, I feed and water the local hairless and cut up back yard breeders pit bull down the street knowing that's all I can do as she would likely die in the over crowded shelter or be put down immediately. I've never seen her not pregnant or nursing in the last 2 years I've been here. Down the other direction, someone's yard dog (tied forever to a tree) gave birth to puppies that roamed the streets until they eventually disappeared, unlikely to happy loving homes. I doubt the mother dog has been spayed since. Harnett county animal control and their facilities and staff NEED adequate funding to begin to address concerns of Harnett county residents when it comes to animal welfare. Please allow adequate staff support and vet care for these facilities as well. Finally I ask for the formation of the Animal Services Advisory Board. Please allow this desperately needed change to take place in our county. It would benefit residents, pets and local livestock, as well as the community as a whole. Please consider my request as well as others and please answer this call to change. Thank you Whitney Creech 1 Melissa D. Capps From: jbyrd1603 <jbyrd1603@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,August 8, 2022 11:12 PM To: Melissa D. Capps Subject: Commissioners Meeting -Animal Shelter CAUTION This email;originate&fromFoutside of the organa anon:Do not elickiinks or open attach{mentsqunlessyotikk ognizeithe' sender and-know the content is safe Jackson Byrd 6582 US 401 S. Bunnlevel, NC 28323 Dear Board of Harnett County Commissioners, I am contacting you regarding the agenda for Tues.,Aug. 9th. I am asking that the board make decisions that would support the Harnett County Animal Facility. One major need is to expand the Harnett County Animal Facility in Lilington or at least address the previous requests for much needed repairs to the facility. Expansion and needed repairs to the shelter would provide a safer environment for employees and animals by providing appropriate capacity of indoor kennels and enclosure spaces for outdoors. The continued growth of the towns and rural communities in Harnett County demands the changes I have spoken of. The safety of the general public as well as the animals demands your immediate attention. I look forward to seeing timely and positive action from the board that will enhance the safety and services provided by our county. Thank-you for your time. Sent from my Verizon,Samsung Galaxy smartphone 1 1 Melissa D. Capps From: Leigh Anne Russell <larusl@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,August 8, 2022 10:28 PM To: Melissa D. Capps Subject: Public letter for Commissioners' meeting 8/9/22 CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Harnett County Commissioners, Although I am not Harnett county resident, I am in nearby Fuquay Varina. I have been going down to_Harnett County Animal Control to pull dogs for rescue since 2014. I have met many rescue people,volunteers, and staff over the years. With your past support and a lot of hard work,the Harnett shelter has made a lot of progress over the years.You have dedicated staff(some who have been there a very long time)and volunteers who give their time to continue to make this shelter even better. I know not everyone feels that animals are a priority, but your support improves the entire community by keeping the pet population manageable. You are having tremendous growth in your county and people will come to rely on the shelter even more as they encounter more animals that need assistance.There is an opportunity to continue the work for the betterment of the shelter so that you are ready for all the growth Harnett will continue to see. First and foremost,the facility needs an overhaul and an increase in size.There have been times when I have gone to the shelter and it's been in bad shape, i.e.terrible odor from broken pipes and no air.Through it all the staff never stopped giving the animals care. On a personal note, It's hard to go to the shelter. For people like me who care animals, it's upsetting to see where the animals are living and how hard the staff have to work to care for so many, especially when they are sick or injured. Through the hardship they stay.We,know who they are.There have been those who were there for a time and did great things and there are those who will never leave.They need our help! Staff and veterinary care are critical in the daily operation. There is so much passion in the community. I know people can and will come together to form and Animal Services Advisory Board if given the chance.This could be pivotal in overseeing real improvement by working closely with shelter staff. Please consider prioritizing funding for Harnett County Animal Control.You can build on all the progress that has been made for animal welfare in your county. Domestic and farm animals need your help and you have the power to make the system better.You have a opportunity to utilize people willing to give their time,talent, passion, and leadership which could really make a difference in Harnett county for the animals,and in turn will improve this great country for everybody! Thank you, Leigh Anne Russell 4700 Hybrid Court Fuquay Varina, 27526 1 Melissa D. Capps From: Dr. LaVonda Fowler <lavonda.fowler@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,August 8, 2022 10:28 PM To: Melissa D. Capps Subject: For the County Commissioners Meeting 8/9/2022 at 9:00 AM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear County Commissioners, I am writing to you to express my desire to have some much-needed changes made to the Harnett County Animal Services Division. The facilities in which the County provides for the animals is in a state of ill repair and needs to be completely renovated or a new facility built to accommodate the needs of Harnett County. As there was a new modular building provided for the Animal Control Officers, the animals themselves do not have a proper facility to care for them. It is not an animal's fault that they are in need, it is the fault of the citizens within this County, and they should provide the proper care and housing for the animals they serve. As part of these requests, there should be veterinary care provided to the animals upon arrival at the Animal Services Center, which should be staffed appropriately to provide support for the animals and the public. The ordinances regarding animal ;control need to be revised to allow for greater flexibility to the Officers who serve Harnett County and its citizens. There needs to be the ability for Animal Control Officers to immediately take into the care of the Harnett County Animal Services any animal that is found to be in danger, due to weather, neglect or abuse. There needs to be ordinances for animal fighting of any kind for profit or entertainment. The definition needs to be revised and strengthened for animal abuse and mistreatment for Harnett County. There should be a major revision regarding the tethering ordinance to prohibit logging chains, padlocks and keeping an animal tethered in extreme weather for longer than 15 minutes. There should be a provision regarding spay and neutering of animals that are tethered, running at large, or deemed to be dangerous or aggressive. Additionally, it would be in the best interest of Harnett County to create an Animal Advisory Board that will meet monthly and. make recommendations to the County Commissioners. Thank you for your time and leadership regarding the requests that have been made by myself and others. Dr. LaVonda Fowler 1000 West Harnett Street Dunn, NC 28334 2 Melissa D. Capps From: Rachel <rachelaharmon76@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,August 8, 2022 9:59 PM To: Melissa D.Capps Subject: Meeting CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, My name is Rachel Harmon and I am a lover of all animals. Dogs and cats are beings that are 100 percent dependent on humans.There is not one reason that any animal should be tethered to any inanimate object. It is abuse.Animals should be given the freedom to run, play,sleep,and eat at their own will, not chained to something that cannot even allow it to move.Animals do not ask to be brought into these abusive situations and people Should be held accountable for their actions.There should Be harsher penalties. To cut down on the amount of wild dogs and cats,they should have to be spayed or neutered. Doing this limits the many cats and dogs that are born every year due to people not having their animals fixed.Shelters are over run with animals. As I sit here with my dog and rescued senior cat, I smile because they live such a good life but cry because so many animals are out there that we can't save.We need help and I'm asking you to help these beautiful animals that have no voice. Thank you for listening. Rachel Harmon Sent from my iPhone 1 Melissa D. Capps From: Priscilla Jessup <pjessup@denmarktheagency.com> Sent: Monday,August 8, 2022 9:57 PM To: Melissa D. Capps Subject: MAKE ANIMAL WELFARE A CORE ISSUES IN HARNETT COUNTY CAUTION:This email originated,from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Attention Melissa Capps: With respect, I understand there is an unreported yet important meeting on Humane Animal Welfare in Harnett County taking place Tuesday, August 9th. I am unable to attend,however, I want to be sure my voice is heard. Perhaps the fact that I am new to animal rescue in North Carolina,makes my comments more valid as they come from fresh- and too often- shocked eyes. I have seen far too many dogs abandoned in shelters with little hope of adoption because shelters and rescues are overwhelmed. Old dogs of all sizes are being dropped at shelters with their owners' directions to euthanize them. Dogs have been saved from wandering the streets,homeless,hungry and in hideous shape. Dog fighting was witnessed three days ago, with puppies stolen and used for bait. Only one puppy could be saved. A shelter in North Carolina announced that the shelter animals would no longer be fed as the shelter was out of food. There is more,but what is important is WHAT IS NEEDED NOW: 1. The ability for Animal Services to immediately impound animals that at risk or in danger due to inhumane living conditions,heat/cold or violations of the ordinance 2.Laws prohibiting animal fighting or if there are weak laws they must be made stronger and more enforceable 3.Requirements for adequate shelter and humanely clean conditions 4.Anti-tethering restrictions (no chains,no padlocks,no dogs tethered to outside during extreme weather. 5. Stronger language defining Abuses and Mistreatment 6.SPAY&NEUTER Requirements for animals running at large,tethered or deemed dangerous. 7.Creation of an Animal Services Advisory Board. HARNETT COUNTY CANNOT THRIVE UNLESS IT MAKES ANIMAL WELFARE A CORE ISSUE. Priscilla Jessup 1 Melissa D. Capps From: , Elisabeth McLean <emclean72@gmail.com> Sent: Monday;August 8, 2022 9:08 PM To: Melissa D.Capps Subject: Commission meeting CArIFD'At Th sfemail on inatedifromjoutside'rof thaorgan nation Do noCC:1iWinks5or openiattachments unles+you recognize the t.,,..,,-g n c 5s i P a fry 4 . -4. zu s' '1 r. xu sender•anid know the``content Is safe ` ', , :a, i',.,_ t..„1,'-f-- 1 Dear Commissioners Please approve the following: Adequate funding for the crumbling Harnett County Animal Control facility. Adequate staff support and veterinarian care for the facility's intake., The formation of an Animal Services Advisory Board It's time to finally consider humane animal welfare in this county!! Domestic and farm animals. Elisabeth McLean 72 Elsie Buchanan Lane, Broadway i 1 Melissa D. Capps From: Antia Kocher <tia.kocher@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,August 8, 2022 8:48 PM To: Melissa D. Capps Subject: Harnett County Animal Shelter meeting A UTI NThs emailSoriigrnated from outsitle ofth'eorgarization Donot clicklmkso openattachments unless you recognize the ens ^ r€ S know the content is safe Good evening Melissa, My name is Tia Kocher and have been a resident in Lillington for the past ten years. The Harnett county animal shelter has come along way since 2012 and with the proper funding I believe could do more. Some things that would help with over population. TNR for cats County registration for all pets with requirements of rabies UTD Free and/or discounted spay/neuter clinics , Leash laws THROUGHOUT the county Requiring owners to take outside dogs inside. Too many people think a dog house/crate is adequate shelter from mother nature, especially the heat and it has been proven wrong. Without this being changed animal control is held with their hands tied based off what the law deems as adequate. Thank you for your time, Tia Kocher 1 Melissa D. Capps From: Amanda Brown <amanda.brown121314@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,August 8, 2022 8:47 PM To: Melissa D.Capps Subject: 8/9/22 meeting. HELP ANIMAL SERVICES (please read aloud) CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good evening, In my opinion, Harnett county is one of the best counties to live in.Although we are growing at what appears to be a rapid rate,we're still able to maintain that sense of)being"a small town".We take pride in our roots and generally speaking,we all care for one another...but,we are far from perfect.One of the major areas in which our great county fails to meet expectations is with our Animal Services.To continue to fail to meet the needs of our overwhelmed Animal Services isn't right,and won't be tolerated.As the population of our county grows,the NEED grows.And once our new residents see the lack of concern and lack of funding allocated to Harnett County Animal services,they'll then turn to you and ask why.What will you say?" I saw them in need and just didn't care?" Honestly,that's a rhetorical question. Your response will be just as irrelevant as the current seat you hold.We aren't asking you to be a hero.Just to be decent human beings and help our animals. Help Harnett County Animal services. If we don't advocate for them,who will? ANIMAL SERVICES NEEDS : The ability to immediately impound animals that are at risk or in danger due to inhumane living conditions, heat/cold or violations of the ordinance. Laws prohibiting animal fighting Stronger more enforceable requirements for adequate shelter and humanely clean conditions • Anti-tethering restrictions(no chains, no padlocks, no dogs tethered outside during extreme weather) • Stronger language defining Abuse and Mistreatment • Spay& Neuter requirements for animals running at large,tethered, or deemed dangerous. The creation of an Animal Services Advisory Board Amanda Brown Amanda.Brown121314@gmail.com 1 Melissa D. Capps From: = Melba Vinson <melbavinsonl7@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,August 8,2022 8:09 PM To: Melissa D. Capps Subject: 8/9/2022 Harnett County Meeting regarding Animal Rights CAUTION This elinail,on inated from outsrdeofYthe organizatiiiiii nt click linksor open attachmei isunless:you recognize themeg . fig, e r sendgra ndknow the content Dear Sir or Madame: My name is Melba Vinson. I live at 77 Hidden Valley Dr,Holly Springs,NC 27540. I strongly support the following: The ability for Animal Services to immediately impound animals that are at risk or in danger due to inhumane living conditions,heat/cold or violations of the ordinance. Laws prohibiting animal fighting Stronger more enforceable requirements for adequate shelter and humanely cleanconditions Anti-tethering restrictions (no chains, no padlocks,no dogs tethered outside during extreme weather) Stronger language defining Abuse and Mistreatment Spay&Neuter requirements for animals running at large,tethered, or deemed dangerous. The creation of an Animal Services Advisory Board Thank you. Melba Vinson 1 Melissa D. Capps From: Janice Underwood <janiceu96@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,August 8, 2022 8:04 PM To: Melissa D.Capps Subject: Harnett County Animal Services CAUTION This4email ongmatethfthm^outsieleSof 4,9e orgam ation Do not click;links or open attachments unless:.you recognize the sentlrandk ow'the content is,safe a Dear Harnett County Commissioners, As a resident of Harnett County for the last 10 years, I am very much concerned about Animal Welfare in the county. It is abundantly clear that there needs to be major renovation and/or replacement of the existing Harnett County Animal Control facility. It is in a sad state of disrepair and is not adequate for the current needs of the county. It is also obvious that there needs to be additional staffing and veterinary care for facility intake and adoption processes. The hours of operation are very limited, and there is minimal customer support for folks who call or email to inquire about dogs and cats available for adoption. It seems that much of the work is done by volunteers,and many of them seem overwhelmed. Perhaps a good next step toward addressing many of these issues would be formation of an Animal Services Advisory Board. I am appalled at the animal welfare issues that I see in this county. The population of Harnett County continues to rapidly expand,but the animal services provided by the county are not evolving with this growth. We can surely do better!! Please provide the funding and support to get this process started! Thank you for your attention to this matter. Janice Underwood 747 Purfoy Rd Fuquay-Varina,NC Janiceu96@gmail.com 1 Melissa D. Capps From: Kim Raker <kim.raker@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,August 8, 2022 8:01 PM To: Melissa D.Capps Subject: Supporting animal welfare in Harnett co. CAUTION This email originated from outside of the organization Do not click links or open attachments,unless youwrecognize the sender antlknow the:content Dear Board of Harnett County Commissioners, I am emailing you to beg you to consider finally adequately funding and supporting the Harnett County Animal Services Facility in Lilington. And also the creation of an Animal Services Advisory Board. Finally, I am asking that you also consider beginning the crucial repairs or begin the needed expansion of the existing facility. Thank-you for your time. Respectfully, Kim Raker 1