Durham, N.C. - The Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Monday, September 11,2023 in Regular Session. Meetings are held in person with a hybrid option, inside the BOCC Chambers, located at 200 E. Main Street on the second floor.

Closed Session: The Board adjourned into Closed Session pursuant to G. S. 143-318.11(a)(6) at 6 pm.

Chair Brenda Howerton called the meeting to order and asked participants to pause to remember September 11, 2001, and to remember where they were on that fateful day.

All attendees were led by Commissioner Wendy Jacobs in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Agenda Adjustments: None

Announcements: Monica Wallace, Clerk to the Board read the announcements.

DCoDPH offering blood lead testing - The Durham County Department of Public Health is offering free blood lead testing for Durham County residents 6 months to 6 years old, as well as those who are pregnant. No insurance is required, but all children and pregnant women must be Durham residents. Testing will be available until further notice on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. at 414 E. Main Street. Walk-in only; no appointments are required or accepted. More info at http://www.dcopublichealth.org/Lead.

DCo Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Hours - The COVID19 vaccination clinic at the Durham County Department of Public Health, 414 E. Main St., is open the following hours to get your walk-in vaccination: Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed 12-1 p.m.) All recommended doses available. Please note, clinics are now closed Tuesdays, Thursdays, and weekends. Visit http://www.dcopublichealth.org/COVIDVaccines or call 919-560-9217 for more information.

Voter Photo ID Sessions with DCo Board of Elections - The Durham County Board of Elections will be holding four Voter Photo ID Outreach events at Durham County Library locations in September. These sessions will allow residents to hear about the latest Photo ID requirements from the North Carolina General Assembly, as well as have a Photo ID issued. Dates include: Thursday, September 14 at North Regional Library at 3 p.m., Friday, September 15 at South Regional Library at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 16 at East Regional Library at 10 a.m., and Saturday, September 16 at Main Library at 3 p.m. Visit http://www.dcovotes.com/ for more information.

Queries and Questions - We are a group of LGBTQIA teens that come together to discuss the LGBTQIA experience at North Regional Library on the last Wednesday of the month. This is a peer-led discussion group that respects the lived experiences of others, wants a safe space to discuss our experiences, eat snacks, do crafts, and help each other. Registration is required. Next meeting is Wednesday, September 20 from 6-7:30 p.m. Register at https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/11152788.

DCo partners with MWBEvolution - Durham County Government is continuing its commitment to inclusion and the advancement of minority-owned small businesses and professionals in the county through the launch of a new initiative, the MWBEvolution in Durham, powered by Interise. The program is designed for minority, women, small business owners who want to take their business to the next level. The application portal will open on September 21. More information here: http://www.dconc.gov/Home/Components/News/News/9749.

National Night Out - The Durham Police Department and the Durham County Sheriff's Office are encouraging residents, businesses, neighborhood groups, and homeowners' associations to show their support for law enforcement-community crime prevention partnerships by participating in Durham's National Night Out (NNO) on Tuesday, October 3. Go to http://www.durhamnc.gov/3715/National-Night-Out for information.

Durham MED Week - Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, a week-long celebration of the achievements and contributions of the minority business enterprise, takes place each October. Durham County and partner agencies will join together to uplift minority entrepreneurs, as well as individuals and organizations dedicated to advancing minority and/or women-owned business enterprises, October 5-6. Get more information and register for this free event here: https://web.cvent.com/event/83f7bbfc-f9ef-444e-a5bf-25f56d6d73e2/summary. All sessions will be held at the Durham County Human Services Building, 414 E. Main St.

Minutes: Commissioners approved the minutes from the August 7, 2023, Work Session and August 28, 2023, Regular Session.

Ceremonial Items:

Proclamation - Durham Recovery Month - The Board proclaimed September 2023 as Durham Recovery Month. National Recovery Month, which started in 1989, is a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation's strong and proud recovery community and the dedication of service providers and communities make recovery possible in all forms possible. Read the proclamation here.

Resolution - Honoring Chukwuemeka A. Manning, Sr. - The Board passed a resolution honoring Chukwuemeka A. Manning, Sr. for his lifelong work as a passionate and highly respected advocate for justice involved individuals in Durham. Chuk served on many boards and committees; in addition to being the founder of Locked Up to Living Life. Read the resolution here.

Proclamation- World Alzheimer's Awareness Day. The Board proclaimed September 21, 2023, as World Alzheimer's Awareness Day in Durham County.

Read the proclamation here.

Consent Agenda: Commissioners considered the following items. See full agenda for complete details:

FY2023 Farmland Protection Advisory Board (FPAB) Annual Report

Approval of the MMCAP Infuse cooperative agreement to purchase pharmaceutical supplies and medications from Cardinal Health in an amount not to exceed $325,000.00

Authorization for the County Manager to execute the contract amendment with EMS Technology Solutions, LLC Operative IQ not to exceed $46,020.00

Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC00019 Transferring $1,008,044 Within the General Fund from the Public Safety Functional Area to the General Government Functional Area for Ongoing Durham County Detention Center Maintenance Needs

Approval of a $480,395.72 Contract (RFP 23-039) with Farmer Foodshare to be Fiscal Sponsor for Durham County Double Bucks Program

Approval of the Resolution titled North Carolina State Department of Transportation Request for Addition to State Maintained Secondary Road System

Request to Enter into Contract with Comfort Mechanical Contractors in the amount of $421,900.00 for the Replacement of Sanyo HVAC Split system at Durham County Health and Human Services Facility

Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC00025 Public Health to Recognize $420,614 from the NC DHHS Division of Public Health Epidemiology/ Communicable Disease Branch to Build Upon existing Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity Infrastructure

Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC00024 Public Health to Recognize $461,250 from the NC DHHS Division of Public Health Epidemiology/ Communicable Disease Branch to Expand Communicable Disease Surveillance, Detection, Control, and Prevention Activities

Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC00023 Public Health to Recognize $98,702 from the NC DHHS Division of Public Health Epidemiology Section /Communicable Disease Branch to Approve Creation of 2 Full-Time Communicable Disease Control Specialist I Positions (2 FTE's)

Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC00021 Public Health to Recognize $1,857 from the NC DHHS Division of Public Health Epidemiology Section/Communicable Disease Branch to Provide Funding to Counties to Enhance Latent Tuberculosis (TB) infection and Active TB Disease Screening and Treatment

Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC00021 Public Health to Recognize $14,220 from the NC DHHS Division of Public Health Epidemiology/ Communicable Disease Branch for STD Service Needs

Approval of contract for Sole Source Renewal of OCLC for Cataloging and Interlibrary Loan Platform in the amount of $62,000

Requesting the Board to authorize the County Manager to sign and execute the Board of Elections FY23-24 service contract with Coastal Carrier in the amount of $60,000.

Approve Budget Amendment No.24BCC00026 and Capital Project Amendment No.24CPA00004 appropriating $1,263,635 of Fund Balance from the Sewer Utility Fund to Create the New TWWTP Rehabilitation and Upgrade Capital Project (SE063); as well as Approve the County Manager to Execute a Contract with Hazen and Sawyer for the Professional Engineering Services for the TWWTP Rehabilitation and Upgrade Project in the amount of $1,053,026 and Execute Any Related Contract Amendments Not to Exceed a Total Project Budget of $1,263,635

Approve the County Manager to sign the Local Assistance for Stormwater Infrastructure Investments (ARPA) Acceptance Resolution to receive $400,000 from the State of North Carolina Division of Water Infrastructure for the Whispering Pines Stream Restoration project.

Approval of a Letter of Support for the Durham to Roxboro Rail Trail Planning Study Grant Application

Request for Consent of Access to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality to allow its Division of Waste Management and Contractors Access to the 721 Foster Street Site

Approval of Easement Agreement, Legal Description, and Dedication Plat with City of Durham for a Required Sidewalk Easement Necessary for the 300 E. Main St. Mixed-Use Development Project

BOCC Review of 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application

Approval of Thirumala Restaurant Lease Amendment

Approval of FY2023-24 Annual Service Contract with Urban Ministries of Durham in the amount of $500,000

Approval of Federal Aviation Administration Grant for Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Approval of the Durham Open Space and Trails Interlocal Agreement

Contract approval for American Rescue Plan Act Community Grant Awards in RFP Category 6: Capacity Building for Culturally Affirming Maternal Health Support ($840,000)

Approval of DCo Thrives, Counties for Guaranteed Income Program, in the amount $1,690,000 as an American Rescue Plan Act Project

Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No.24BCC00028 Appropriating $17,500 in General Fund Fund Balance to the Museum of Durham History for Technology and Exhibit Upgrades and Salary Increases

Purchase of Real Property - Parcel Identification #236238 Located at 4421 S Miami Blvd. for $280,000

Public Hearing: Commissioners conducted a public hearing and received public comments on the following:

The Board approved 3-2 the Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment, Phased Development and Tree Preservation (TC2200004); and. Motion 1: To adopt an ordinance amending the Durham Unified Development Ordinance, incorporating revisions to Article 7, Design Standards; Article 8, Environmental Protection; Article 9, Landscaping and Buffering; and Article 13, Additional Requirements for Subdivisions, effective October 1, 2023; and Motion 2: To adopt the appropriate consistency statement as required per NCGS § 160D-605.

Commissioners approved naming Conference Rooms 129 A&B of the County Agricultural Building after Carl D. Hodges, the first African American Extension Director in Durham NC, County, the State of NC and the United States.

Item(s) pulled from the Consent Agenda: None

Closed Session: The Board adjourned into Closed Session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5).

Adjournment: The Board adjourned the meeting at 10:28pm.

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. To view the agendas and recordings of the BOCC's Regular Session meetings, visit the BOCC's Website.

The next hybrid Regular Session is scheduled for Monday, September 25, 2023, inside the Commissioners' Chambers on the second floor at 200 E. Main Street.

For more information about BOCC meetings, contact the Clerk to the Board's Office at (919) 560-0025 or email clerk@dconc.gov.