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Residents Urge County Action on Flagler Humane Society; Commissioners Request Next Steps
Summary
Public commenters criticized Flagler Humane Society governance, fundraising and animal care, and called for an independent audit and county involvement. Commissioners acknowledged concerns and asked staff to pursue follow‑up items including capital plan inclusion and contract review.
Multiple residents addressed the Board of County Commissioners on Monday about ongoing problems they say persist at the Flagler Humane Society (FHS), urging county oversight, an independent financial audit and clearer plans for shelter expansion or alternatives.
Cameron Orr of Animal Refuge Flagler told the board he resigned from the FHS board because the shelter was “resistant to any kind of positive change” and said both the shelter and county lack a plan, land and funding for alternatives. Wendy Tramarci spoke about alleged incidents involving care, reporting and shelter hiring practices, urged an independent audit if the shelter solicits and receives over $1,000,000 annually, and recommended the county consider a temporary takeover of animal control services if needed.
Speakers asked whether the county would place a shelter capital project in the county’s Capital Improvement Plan and who would be accountable for follow up. Commissioners responded that they had three principal takeaways from recent discussions: consider a one‑year contract option, continue outreach and coordination with Palm Coast, and pursue placement of shelter needs on the capital improvement planning list. They also asked staff to identify next steps and timing so public stakeholders can track progress.
Ending: The board did not change any contracts or take formal action at the workshop. Commissioners asked staff to report back on contract options, funding alternatives, the capital plan timetable and audit requirements so the board can consider next steps at a future meeting.
