[Durham INC] BOCC Regular Session Highlights from May 23rd

Tue May 24 10:00:09 EDT 2022

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NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release                                          Date: 05/24/22
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 May 23rd

Durham, N.C. - The Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Monday, May 23, 2022, in Regular Session. Meetings are again being held in person, in the BOCC Chambers, located at 200 E. Main Street on the second floor.

  *   Chair Brenda Howerton called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
  *   The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Vice Chair Wendy Jacobs.
  *   Chair Howerton asked everyone to observe a moment of silence in recognition of the victims of the horrific mass shooting that occurred on Saturday, May 14th in Buffalo, New York.

Clerk to the Board Monica Wallace Read the BOCC Announcements

  1.  DCo Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Hours - The COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Durham County Department of Public Health, 414 E. Main St., has the following hours to get your free vaccination: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Appointments and walk-ins welcome. All doses available. Please note, clinics are closed between 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. daily. Visit www.dcopublichealth.org/COVIDVaccines<http://www.dcopublichealth.org/COVIDVaccines> or call 919-560-9217 for more information.
  2.  Durham Office on Youth: Mental Health Week in Durham - The Durham Office on Youth's Changed by Youth Ambassadors are celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with three free offering for youth: TACO Bout It Tuesday - May 24th, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Eno Nature Hike Thursday - May 26th at 5 p.m.; and Outdoor Movie Night Friday - May 27th at Sunset. For more information and to register please visit www.bit.ly/mentalhealthmay2022<http://www.bit.ly/mentalhealthmay2022> or please call A'lice Fraizer at 984-260-6703 or email at a'lice.frazier at durhamnc.gov.
  3.  Way to Go Durham Program - Durham commuters interested in saving up to 75 percent on their community costs versus driving their own personal vehicle can now take advantage of discounted vanpools thanks to a new subsidy from the City of Durham Transportation Department's Way to Go Durham program. Visit https://waytogodurham.com/Vanpool/ for more information.
  4.  Sheriff Speaks Series - Durham County Sheriff Clarence F. Birkhead will travel to area libraries to connect his office with the larger Durham community with the "Sheriff Speaks" series. The first will be at Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St., on May 24 at 5:30 p.m. The first session will address crisis intervention, mental health, community resources, and public safety. A Q&A will follow. If you have questions, email pio at durhamsheriff.org<mailto:pio at durhamsheriff.org>.
  5.  Durham County Government to Recognize Memorial Day - Most Durham County Government offices will be closed in recognition of Memorial Day on Monday, May 30. All offices will re-open with normal business hours on Tuesday, May 31. Visit www.dconc.gov<http://www.dconc.gov> to see impacts to services.
  6.  Memorial Day Remembrance - Everyone is invited to join our Durham County Veteran Services staff as we hold a Memorial Day remembrance event on Monday, May 30 in front of the Administration I Building at 200 E. Main St. A ceremony honoring Durham County's military service members who died at war will take place at 9 a.m. For more information, call 919-560 -8387 or email veteranservices at dconc.gov<mailto:veteranservices at dconc.gov>.
  7.  Durham County World Hunger Day Event - Everyone is encouraged to attend the Durham County World Hunger Day event on June 4 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. Come celebrate all that food means with friendship, music, arts, and fun. More information at: https://sites.google/uniteus.com/durhamworldhungerday/home.
  8.  Become a Foster Parent - The month of May is Foster Care Month and Durham County Social Services is actively seeking foster families. Do you have a safe and nurturing home? Can you collaborate with others? If so, help change the life of a child be becoming a Foster Parent. Call 919-560-8092 or email fosterdreams at dconc.gov<mailto:fosterdreams at dconc.gov>.
  9.  Calling Youth 14-24 - Volunteer for Kids Voting Durham - KVD is offering youth virtual and hybrid Civic Leadership service learning opportunities this summer. Civic Leadership interns will earn service hours; gain valuable leadership, facilitation and team-building skills; and work with an awesome team of youth & adult allies and interact with Durham decision-makers. Commitment is 10-25 hours/week June 20-July 31. For more information and to apply go to: www.kidsvotingdurham<http://www.kidsvotingdurham> or call 919-560-7321.
  10. Construction Starts June 6 at 500 East Main Street - Residents and commuters are advised that beginning Monday, June 6 construction will begin at the 500 East Main Mixed Use Development. This will impact pedestrian and vehicular travel, as well as parking for the Human Services Building at 414 E. Main St. For more information, read here: www.dconc.gov/home/components/news/news/8902<http://www.dconc.gov/home/components/news/news/8902>.

Minutes

  *   The Minutes of the May 2, 2022, Work Session and the May 9, 2022 Regular Session were approved.

Ceremonial Items

  *   The Board proclaimed May 30th as Memorial Day 2022 in honor and in remembrance of Durham County's 375 known soldiers, sailors, Marines, airmen who died at war and all those who have died in service to the United States during peace and war in defense of our country's rights, values, and freedoms. Read it here<http://durhamcounty.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=c9eae437-62f1-44b8-bd85-e003ff987280.doc>.
  *   Vice Chair Jacobs read a proclamation for May as Eligibility Worker (also known as Income Maintenance Worker) Month in Durham County. This is to recognize Durham County eligibility staff for the significant difference they make in the lives of needy families and individuals, aged adults, foster children, and families in transition. Read it here<https://www.dconc.gov/home/showdocument?id=36972&t=637889441906432707>.

A summary of the Consent Agenda follows:

  *   The Board of Commissioners approved a Budget Ordinance Amendment to recognize $5,257.04 from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's Child Nutrition Program for the Youth Home.

  *   The Board approved a contract amendment between the County of Durham and Tyler Technologies in the amount of $20,000 for the Register of Deeds.

  *   Commissioners received and approved the Durham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council's (JCPC) Local Funding recommendation for FY 2022-2023 in the amount of $701,101.

  *   The Board approved the interlocal agreement between Durham County and the ABC Board to provide maintenance services to ABC locations, with the ability to renew for 5 consecutive years.

  *   County Commissioners approved execution of a contract with Summit Design and Engineering for Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspections Services for the New Durham County Youth Home, in the amount of $227,795 plus 10 percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $22,780.00.

  *   County Commissioners accepted the property tax release and refund report for April 2022 and authorized the Tax Assessor to adjust the tax records accordingly.

  *   The Board approved a Budget Ordinance Amendment for Public Health to appropriate $341,864 within the Public Health Budget to purchase a New Mobile Medical Unit and authorized the County manager to execute the contract.

  *   County Commissioners approve an amendment to the lease between Durham County and Thirumala Hospitality Durham, LLC. extending the Rent Commencement Date to the earlier of 60 days after Tenant's opening for business, or January 1, 2023.

  *   The Board approved a Budget Ordinance Amendment appropriating $500,000 of General Fund fund balance for contracted services within the General Government function.

  *   Please see full agenda<https://durhamcounty.legistar1.com/durhamcounty/meetings/2022/5/1251_A_Board_of_County_Commissioners_22-05-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf> for a complete list of approved Consent Agenda Items.

Public Hearings

  *   Board conducted a public hearing on the proposed zoning map change application for Parmer Sector 3 (to change the zoning designation of a portion of one parcel of land located 2102 and 2152 So Hi Drive) Following the public hearing, they voted 5-0 to approve the zoning map change and to adopt the appropriate statement of consistency.

  *   The Board conducted a public hearing to receive citizen input on the FY 2022-23 County Manager's recommended budget. Approximately 30 comments were made about the budget concerning salary increases for county staff and sheriff's employees, funding of the new Youth Home, Renewable Energy and ARPA funding. Written comments were also submitted prior to the meeting via the Budget Portal on the County's website.

Other Business

  *   The Board received a public health focused update from County Public Health staff on the COVID-19 response and efforts. Public Health Director Rod Jenkins said people are becoming less cautious with their masks and safety protocols. Durham County has seen a steady increase in the past few weeks and our positive case rate is currently 15.5%.  The CDC has Durham County in the yellow zone in its data reports. To be clear, COVID remains present, so everyone needs to remain careful and be safe. At the end of the day, he reminded everyone to remain vigilant. He noted that home tests are readily available, but there are at least 30 locations in Durham County that provide COVID testing at this point. Visit the Durham County Public Health website to information about immunization times and details. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome, and all doses are available.

  *   County Commissioners received the update from representatives of Family Connects Durham. Family Connects Durham (formerly called Durham Connects), a program of the nonprofit agency the Center for Child and Family Health, is a community-wide nurse home visiting program for parents of newborns, regardless of income or socioeconomic status.

  *   The Board heard a proposed amendment to Durham County's Animal Control Ordinance to allow a Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate and Release Program for feral cats. They then provided direction to staff regarding next steps and to schedule a Public Hearing for the July 11th meeting.

Board and Commission Appointments

  *   The Board made appointments to the following boards:
     *   Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission - Monica Green
     *   Durham County Women's Commission - Roberta Price
     *   Durham Hospital Corporation Board of Trustees - Constanza Gomez-Joines, Hector Hidalgo and Paul Mosca
     *   Durham Racial Equity Commission - Jadda Richardson

The Board voted unanimously, 5-0, to go into closed session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5). They returned and gave direction to staff.

Commissioners voted unanimously to excuse Vice Chair Jacobs from the June 27, 2022 meeting.

Finally, the Board adjourned the meeting at 10:39 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 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 Session is scheduled for Monday, June 13, 2022, inside the Commissioners' Chambers on the second floor at 200 E. Main St. 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>.

Para consultar la versión en inglés de este comunicado, haga clic aquí<https://www.dconc.gov/Home/Components/News/News/8944>.

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