[Durham INC] BOCC Regular Session Highlights from November 22nd

Mon Nov 22 22:47:19 EST 2021

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release                                          Date: 11/22/21
Contact: Public Information Office                   Phone: (919) 560-0000/Fax: (919) 560-0020
E-mail: publicinformationoffice at dconc.gov<mailto:publicinformationoffice at dconc.gov>

BOCC Regular Session Highlights from November 22nd

Durham, N.C. - The Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met virtually on Monday, November 22, 2021, in Regular Session. The virtual option aligns with social distancing requirements during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to ensure the safety of citizens who wish to participate as well as Board members and Durham County Government staff. Highlights of the meeting include:

  *   Chair Brenda Howerton called the November 22, 2021 Regular Session to order at 7 p.m.
  *   Commissioner Nida Allam led the Pledge of Allegiance.
  *   The minutes of the October 4, 2021 Work Session and October 25, 2021 Regular Session were approved.

Clerk to the Board Monica Wallace Read the BOCC Announcements

  1.  Thanksgiving Holiday - Durham County Government will close most offices in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on both Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th. All offices will reopen with their normal hours of operation on Monday, November 29th.

  1.  NAIA Football in Durham County - The 2021 & 2022 NAIA Football Championship and Senior Classic will be held at Durham County Memorial Stadium on December 17th and 18th. Game tickets are available by visiting www.durhamncsports.com<http://www.durhamncsports.com>.

  1.  North Carolina Collection Open - The NC Collection located on the 3rd floor at the Durham County Main Library is now open. Their hours are Mondays 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and closed on Sundays. For more information and to browse the collection online please visit www.durhamcountylibrary.org<http://www.durhamcountylibrary.org>.

  1.  DCo Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Hours - The COVID19 Vaccine is available that the DCo Department of Public Health located at 414 E. Main St., during the following hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Tuesday - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; and Friday - closed for select events. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome, and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd booster shots are available as well. Please note that the clinics are closed daily between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. For more information, please visit www.dcopublichealth.org/CovidVaccines<http://www.dcopublichealth.org/CovidVaccines> or call 919-560-9217.

  1.  Welcome Baby Annual Coat Drive - Donate gently used and new coats sizes newborn - 7/8 at Cooperative Extension or the following library locations: Main, Bragtown, North, East and South Regional. Donation are accepted now through January 7, 2022 during their normal business hours. For more information, please visit www.welcomebaby.org<http://www.welcomebaby.org> or call 919-560-7150.

  1.  Blasting on Site of the New Northern High School - Residents and those who work near the site of the new Northern High School should be aware that East Coast Drilling and Blasting will be conducting construction blasting on site at 4616 N. Roxboro Rd, Monday - Friday between 3:30 - 4 p.m. until further notice. Weather may impact the times and all updates will be available on the Durham County Twitter and Facebook pages.

  1.  It's Your County; Get Involved! - Durham County Government has over 40 active advisory boards referred to as Boards and Commissions that citizens of Durham County may volunteer to participate by applying for a vacancy. A description of the boards as well a list of vacancies can be found at https://bit.ly/BoardsDCo. If you need additional information, please contact the Clerk to the Board's Office at clerk at dconc.gov<mailto:clerk at dconc.gov> or 919-560-0025.

  1.  Work for Durham County Government - Looking for a satisfying career in public service? Join Durham County's local government team and make a difference in your community today. Please visit www.careers.dconc.gov<http://www.careers.dconc.gov>.

A summary of the Consent Agenda follows:

  *   The Board approved a Budget Ordinance Amendment for Social Services to recognize $236,683.22 from the City of Durham to Administer the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS in the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area of Durham County.

  *   The Board approved its 2022 Board of County Commissioners' meeting schedule.

  *   The Board authorized the Interim County Manager to execute an amendment to the Listing Agreement with Trademark Properties to increase the commission allowance by $59,435.

  *   County Commissioners petitioned the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to remove a portion of Akzo Boulevard (SR 2602) from the Secondary Road Maintenance System.

  *   Commissioners accepted the property tax release and refund report for October 2021 as presented and authorized the Tax Assessor to adjust the tax records as outlined by the report.

  *   The Board approved a $412,323 increase to the Nighthawk Security and Consulting, LLC county contract for additional Nighthawk security posts at the Durham County Courthouse and Detention Center.

Public Hearing

  *   The Board conducted a public hearing on the proposed Unified Development Ordinance text amendment. Commissioners adopted an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance incorporating requested revisions and adopted the appropriate Statement of Consistency.

Other Business

  *   The Board received the required annual presentation from Downtown Durham, Inc. and the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce. The presentations focused on year-end reporting from the previous fiscal year, including updates for related programs as well as a look-ahead for the remaining fiscal year.

Board and Commission Appointments

  *   Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee - Angela Holmes
  *   Durham County Women's Commission - Teniqua Coates-Singh
  *   Durham Workforce Development Board - CJ Broderick and Denita Johnson
  *   Historic Preservation Commission - Matthew Bouchard
  *   Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee - Gracie Rodgers

Closed Session

  *   The Board adjourned into closed session to consult with an attorney employed or retained by the public body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege and provide direction to staff.

Finally, the Board adjourned the meeting at 10:22 p.m.

Board meetings are cablecast live and rebroadcast on Durham Television Network (DTN) on Spectrum Channel 8. Replays are available on DTN along with AT&T U-verse Channel 99, Google Fiber Channel 8 and Frontier Communications Channel 70. Meetings can also be viewed on the County's YouTube channel<http://www.youtube.com/dcowebmaster>. To view the agendas and recordings of the BOCC's Regular Session meetings, visit the BOCC's Website<https://www.dconc.gov/county-departments/departments-a-e/board-of-commissioners/commissioner-meetings-and-announcements/bocc-agendas-video-library>.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 13, 2021. For more information about BOCC meetings, contact the Clerk to the Board's Office at (919) 560-0025 or email clerk at dconc.gov<mailto:clerk at dconc.gov>.

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