071824
Animal Services
Advisory
BoardMeeting
6:00 pm, July 18, 2024
The Randolph County Animal Services Advisory Board met in regular session on July18,
2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Randolph County Office Building Meeting Room A, 725 McDowell
Road, Asheboro, NC. Commissioner David Allen, Lisa Sparks,J.R. Beard, Jennifer Layton,
Cynthia Grantham,James Moore, James Balder,and Renee Bryantwere in attendance. Also
present wereCounty Manager Zeb Holden, AssistantCounty Manager Williams Johnson,Clerk
to the Board Jenny Parks,Strategic Program Coordinator Leia Stiegmann,and Animal Services
Director Jonathan Moody.
Call to Order and Opening Comments
Commissioner David Allen called the meeting to order and welcomed Board members and
guests.
Public Comment
Commissioner Allen opened the floor for public comment and closed it afterno one wished
to speak.
Approval of Minutes
On motion ofJ. R. Beard, seconded by Renee Bryant, the Board voted 8-0 to approve the
minutes from the April 18, 2024, meeting.
Animal Services Operational/Department Updates
Johnathan Moody, Animal Services Director, thanked everyone for attendingthe meeting.
He stated he would not be giving a numbers update as it was presentedduring the work session
that was held on May 23, 2024.
Mr. Moody thanked ReneeBryantand LisaSparksfor theirassistance with the shelter. Their
efforts are much appreciated.
Mr. Moody reported on the following events coming up:
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-Adoption Event, Saturday, July 20at PetSmart from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m. The
Humane Society will be bringing animals as well as the shelter.
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-Vaccine Clinic, Saturday, August 24at the Liberty Legion Hut from 10:00 a.m. until
1:00 p.m. Happy Hills will be partnering with the shelter on this event.
Mr. Moody stated Amy Rudisill, Randolph County’s Public Information Officer,will be
working withthe shelter and assisting them on social mediaoutlets.
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Ms. Sparks shared her concern about Facebook posts that she has shared from the shelter’s
page being removed from her personal Facebook page. She can, however, share posts from the
shelter to her business page and they are not removed. Discussion was had regarding this and
it may be a Facebook issue.
Ms. Bryant reported that the email traffic issue has been streamlined at Animal Services and
seems to be working efficiently.
SWOT Analysis Results and Presentation of Strategic Plan
Randolph County Strategic Program Coordinator Leia Stiegmann shared the summary from
the work sessionand it is attached to these minutes. This draft document outlinesgoals,
objectives, etc. over three years staff can direct their attention to.
This is a draft document and once the Board finalizes it, the document will become official,
and then it will be presented to the Board of Commissioners.
JR Beard thanked Leia and said she has done a great job pulling this information together. He
feels this is a big step forward and a place to start.
Renee Bryant thanked those who have been a part of this smaller committee and who have
worked on this document.
James Mooresuggested updates be reported quarterly to the Board.
Board Discussion
Commissioner Allen asked the Board how they wished to proceed with what hadbeen
presented. J.R. Beard moved, seconded by Lisa Sparks, the Board voted 8-0 to approve the
Strategic Plan and present it to the Board of Commissioners. County Manager Zeb Holden
stated this item would possibly be on the September 3, 2024 Agenda.
Jennifer Layton stated there needs to be a signature page added to the Strategic Plan. Once
the plan is finalized, Jenny Parks will email this document to all Board members.
Commissioner Allen said the Animal Services Bylaws need to be reviewed soon. Ms. Parks
will email the bylaws to the Board for their review.
Adjournment
Commissioner Allen thanked the Board members and the Animal Services staff for their work
and dedication.
With there being no further business, Renee Bryant moved, seconded by James Moore, the
Board voted 8-0 to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
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Randolph County Animal Services
Strategic Plan 2024-2027
Randolph County Animal Services Strategic Plan 2024-20271
Introduction
Randolph County Animal Services’ Strategic Plan describes the department’s operational framework and key priority areas for the years
2024-d
priorities while still meeting operational requirements.
Mission
To safeguard the public by responding professionally to complaints related to animals and to humanely manage abandoned animals by
encouraging pet adoption.
Strategic Planning Process
t for a work
session in May 2024 to evaluate the current successes and challenges of the department. Facilitated discussion was employed to establish
strategic priorities for Randolph County Animal Services.
Framework for Strategic Planning Contributors
Jonathan Moody, Randolph County Animal Services Director
SWOT – strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
David Allen, County Commissioner
Identify current services/resources
James Moore, Board Member
Identify core areas for goal setting
Renee Bryant, Board Member
Lisa Sparks, Board Member
Strategic Planning Session
J.R. Beard, Board Member
Overall goals for Randolph County Animal Services
Lou Wilson, Board Member
Develop objectives and action items
Jennifer Layton, Board Member
Next Steps
Zeb Holden, County Manager
Evaluation
William Johnson, Assistant County Manager
Leia Stiegmann, Strategic Program Coordinator
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Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
s for
consideration while drafting the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan. The Randolph County Animal Services director, county administrativ
resources.
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Priorities, Objectives, and Strategies
nalysis.
1. Improve sustainability of Randolph County Animal Services.
2. Promote responsible pet ownership through community outreach.
3. Enhance pet adoption.
4. Improve shelter functionality.
This section outlines the strategies and objectives for each of the four priorities. The primary strategies that will support the objectives are
listed below along with stakeholders and/or organizations responsible for implementation. A time frame has been established for the
Priority 1: Improve sustainability of Randolph County Animal Services
Objective 1: By December 2024, connect Randolph County Animal Services director to mentor.
Strategy Outcome Responsible Time Progress/Outcome
Program/Position Frame
1.1a Identify mentor to provide ongoing Formal RCAS Director Year 1
support and guidance to RCAS director. mentorship
1.1b Establish regular meeting schedule Formal RCAS Director Year 1
with mentor. mentorship
Objective 2: By December 2026, Randolph County Animal Services director participate in leadership development opportunities.
Strategy Outcome Responsible Time Progress/Outcome
Program/Position Frame
1.2a Join a professional network to support Expand network of RCAS Director Year 1
leadership development and networking. shelter peers
1.2b Identify a leadership development RCAS Director Years 1-2
program or opportunities of interest plan
1.2c Participate in a leadership RCAS Director Years 1-2
development program or training plan
opportunity
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Objective 3: By December 2025
Strategy Outcome Responsible Time Progress/Outcome
Program/Position Frame
1.3a RCAS Director Year 1
role within department plan
1.3b Identify hands on training RCAS Director Years 1-2
opportunities for shelter- plan
1.3c Identify training opportunities for RCAS Director Years 1-2
plan
1.3d Participate in training opportunities Years 1-2
selected by RCAS director
Objective 4: By June 2027, explore funding opportunities to support Randolph County Animal Services’ needs.
Strategy Outcome Responsible Time Progress/Outcome
Program/Position Frame
1.4a Identify foundation, state, or federal List of funding RCAS Director Years 1-3
funding opportunities opportunities Board Members
1.4b Seek grant funding to support RCAS Apply for grants RCAS Director Years 1-3
programs/projects Board Members
Objective 5: By June 2027, explore fee-based revenue programs to support Randolph County Animal Services.
Strategy Outcome Responsible Time Progress/Outcome
Program/Position Frame
1.5a Identify fee-based revenue programs List of fee-based RCAS Director Year 1-2
employed by peer counties to generate programs Board Members
additional revenue to support RCAS
1.5b -based Criteria for a RCAS Director Years 2-3
revenue programs successful
program in the
county
1.5c Implement fee-based revenue Additional revenue Randolph County Years 2-3
program
Priority 2: Promote responsible pet ownership through community outreach
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Objective 1: By June 2025, develop community education campaign regarding pet ownership.
Strategy Outcome Responsible Time Progress/Outcome
Program/Position Frame
2.1a Review RCAS data (e.g., regulation Report to inform RCAS Director Year 1
enforcement, owner surrender) topics
2.1b Engage with community members on Key messages RCAS Director Year 1
pet ownership Board Members
2.1c Develop campaign materials (e.g., Communication RCAS Director Year 1-2
social media posts, radio ads, billboards) materials Board Members
Priority 3: Enhance pet adoption
Objective 3: By June 2025, identify opportunities for community engagement to promote pet adoption.
Strategy Outcome Responsible Time Progress/Outcome
Program/Position Frame
3.1a Evaluate current pet adoption RCAS Director Year 1
activities pet adoption
strategies
3.1b Engage community partners to Schedule of pet RCAS Director Year 1
identify pet adoption opportunities adoption events Board Members
3.1c Increase adoption Years 1-2
adoption
Priority 4: Improve shelter functionality
Objective 1: By June 2027, explore animal shelter foster program models.
Strategy Outcome Responsible Time Progress/Outcome
Program/Position Frame
4.1a Evaluate NC Department of Criteria for local RCAS Director Year 1
Agriculture criteria for animal shelter foster foster program Board Members
program
4.1b Explore animal shelter foster Successful RCAS Director Years 1-2
programs in peer counties models
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4.1c Engage community partners on Pilot program RCAS Director Years 1-2
animal shelter foster program design design
4.1d Seek review and approval from NC Feedback on RCAS Director Year 2
Department of Agriculture on pilot foster design
program design
4.1e Launch pilot animal shelter foster Foster program Years 2-3
program
4.1f Evaluate animal shelter foster program Results of pilot RCAS Director Year 3
program Board Members
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