Durham, N.C. – The Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 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.

 

A Closed Session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) and G. S. 143-318.11(a)(6) was held prior to the 7 p.m. meeting (no action was taken).

 

Chair Nida Allam called the meeting to order. Vice Chair Dr. Mike Lee had an excused absence.

 

Agenda Adjustments: The Board made no adjustments to the agenda.

 

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

1. Wear Orange Day - The community is invited to observe Wear Orange Day on June 6th, which also coincides with National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Community members, elected officials, and law enforcement officials from across the Triangle are invited to participate in an event that will be held at noon in front of the Franklin Street Post Office in Chapel Hill. The goal of the observance is to work to bring an end to gun violence. #WearOrangeCampaign.
2. Real Property Tax Appeal Deadline - The Durham County Tax Administration reminds all taxpayers that the deadline to file an appeal of your 2025 real property tax appraisal is 5 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025, when the Board of Equalization and Review concludes its term. You can file an appeal online at https://appeals.spatialest.com/nc-durham/ or with a paper form (download here - https://www.dconc.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/32724/6373204206). Find more information at www.dconc.gov/taxhelp or call 919 -560-0300.
3. DCo Redwood Convenience Site Closure - The Durham County General Services Department announces that the Redwood Convenience Site, located at 100 Electra Road, will temporarily close for 4 weeks to allow for tree removal and road construction to set up a new traffic pattern. The site will close to the public on Monday, June 9, 2025, and reopen on Monday, July 7, 2025. The Northern (11894 N. Roxboro Road) and Parkwood (5828 Highway 55) will remain open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday: 7 a.m. -12 p.m. Closed Sundays and County Holidays/Training Days (June 13, June 19 and July 4). More info: https://www.dconc.gov/county-departments/departments-f-z/general-services/solid-waste-recycling-and-litter-control
4. Sun Meals: Free Summer Meals for Kids - Durham Public Schools will once again provide free meals for students during the summer months! The Sun Meals program from the Department of Health and Human Services, is open to those ages 1 to 18 to pick up breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday, June 16 to August 1. No identification or registration is ever needed! Site locations vary each year. Text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304 during the summer months to find a site near you or visit www.dpsnc.net/o/dps/page/summer-meals-program. For a map of more summer meal sites and directions, visit: Durham Area Food Resources Locator Map - https://durham-area-food-resources-durhamnc.hub.arcgis.com/. Questions? Call the DPS School Nutrition Services at 919-560-2370.
5. Opioid Settlement Annual Community Meeting on June 5 - Join us for an annual community meeting to learn more about how Durham County is using its national opioid settlement funds to address the opioid epidemic and give your input. Speakers include: Jaeson Smith, DCo Public Health Collaborative Strategic Planning; Morgan Culver and Dennis Hamlet, Community Naloxone and Syringe Distribution; Lacie Scofield, Community Linkages to Care (CLC), Peer Support Program; and Dr. Anjni Patel Joiner, Post Overdose Response Team. Light refreshments will be provided. Event will be held on Thursday, June 5, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., inside Board Chambers, on the second floor of Admin. I Building, 200 E. Main St.
6. Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony on June 2 – Everyone is invited to attend the third annual NC Official Juneteenth Flag-Raising ceremony at the Durham County Courthouse (510 S. Dillard Street) at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 2. This event serves as the kick-off of the 20^th Annual NC Juneteenth Celebration in Durham, scheduled for Saturday, June 21, hosted by Spectacular Magazine and the Triangle Cultural Awareness Foundation. The event will feature the Montford Point Marines and Durham County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard and other local officials. More information at www.spectacularmag.com/juneteenth.

 

Minutes: Commissioners approved the May 5, 2025, Work Session minutes and the May 12, 2025, Regular Session minutes.

Ceremonial Items:

1. Proclamation – Jewish American Heritage Month. The Board issued a proclamation celebrating and honoring Jewish American Heritage Month in Durham County. The purpose of this proclamation is to acknowledge and honor Jewish Americans in Durham County, bringing awareness and celebration to the contributions of Jewish Americans in our community and across our country and world. Read it here.
2. Proclamation – Asian American-Pacific Islander Month. The Board issued a proclamation celebrating Asian American -Pacific Islander Month in Durham County. Read it here.
3. Proclamation – National Foster Care Month. The Board issued a proclamation celebrating National Foster Care Month in Durham County. Read it here.

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

1. Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No 25BCC087 Tax Administration to Appropriate $277,500 of General Fund fund balance for Increased Costs Related to Revaluation
2. Approval of the contract with Boiler Masters, Inc. in the amount of $226,000 to replace the air-cooled chillers at the East and North Regional Libraries, and the authority to execute change orders/amendments to the contract as long as funds are available in the CIP fund
3. Approval of amendment with HDR Engineering Inc of the Carolinas to provide design, bidding, and construction contract administration for the installation of a whole site generator at the Northern Durham Convenience Center in the amount of $6,000 for a total contract not-to-exceed amount of $666,832
4. Approval of a contract with Wilson and Cofield Electric Service, Inc to procure and install a whole site diesel generator at the Northern Durham Convenience Site for an amount not to exceed $395,413.64
5. To authorize the County Manager to approve a contract with Brady Trane Services, Inc in the amount of $53,292.42 for the replacement of three compressors that are a part of the HVAC system for the Durham Center for Senior Life Facility
6. Approval of Contract with Dana Safety Supply, Inc, in the Amount of $125,775 to Purchase Protective Vests for Durham County Sheriff’s Office Detention Officers
7. Approval of Contract Renewal with Tritech Software Systems, a CentralSquare Technologies Company (CentralSquare Technology) in the Amount of $206,612 for Computer-Aided Dispatch and Report Management Systems for the Sheriff’s Office
8. Award Contract for Administration of Durham PreK (RFP No. 25-039) to Early Years
9. Approval of Property Tax Releases and Refunds for April 2025
10. Authorize the County Manager to Execute a Contract not-to-exceed $176,715.00 for Pre-Planning Design Services for the New County Animal Shelter with RND Architects, PA

Public Hearing: Public Hearing on the FY 2025-26 County Manager’s Recommended Budget – The Board conducted a public hearing to receive citizen input on the FY 2025-26 County Manager’s Recommended Budget. More than 35 speakers shared budget their ideas. See photos here.

Board and Commission Appointments: The Board made appointments to the following boards:

• Audit Oversight Committee – Zhaohui Lu
• Durham County Hospital Corporation Board of Trustees – Constanza Gomez-Joines ▪ (i) Hector Hidalgo Mark Neely Terry McDonnell ▪ (i) Paul Mosca
• Durham County Women’s Commission – Zhaohui Lu
• Durham Racial Equity Commission – (i) Brahmajothi Mulugu
• Durham Workforce Development – Board CJ Broderick (“Business Sector”) ▪ (i) Adrienne Scearce (“Vocational Rehab.”)
• Memorial Stadium Authority (i) E’Vonne Coleman-Cook

Congratulations to the appointees!

 

Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda: Item: #6-25-0266 and #11-25-0289   Approved

 

Adjournment: The Board adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.m.

 

Board meetings are cablecast live and rebroadcast on Durham Television Network (DTN) on Spectrum channel 8 and 1302, Frontier channel 70 and AT&T U-verse channel 99. 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, June 9,2025, inside the Commissioners' Chambers on the second floor at 200 E. Main Street. The Board is scheduled to vote on the approval of the 2025-2026 Budget Ordinance during the meeting.

 

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

 

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