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BOCC to hold November 12th Regular Session at 7:00 p.m.
The Durham Board of County Commissioner (BOCC) will hold a Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Meetings are held inside the Commissioners’ Chambers, located on the second floor of the Administration I Building at 200 E. Main St.
Residents may attend in person, via Zoom, or watch live online and on DTN. The public is welcome to attend Board meetings. There is no sign-up sheet or request form to attend meetings, however, it is important to note that there are limited seating options. The Board now employs a hybrid option for staff and residents who wish to join the meeting virtually via Zoom, making it possible for those who cannot make it to downtown Durham to participate. A low-capacity overflow seating area is provided in the lobby on the second floor of the Administration Building. Individuals seated in the lobby can view the meeting on screens.
While social distancing will be established with seat arrangements, in-person attendees are reminded of the benefits of masking while in indoor spaces populated by others. Residents who wish to observe meetings are encouraged to continue using the virtual option and watch live on the County’s website.
The information for joining the meeting virtually is as follows:
Residents may deliver comments on agenda items for the meeting in person or virtually.
In-Person Speaking Option:
- Regular Sessions: All speakers must give their full name and address to give public comments and complete the Public Comments (Agenda Items only) form and submit it to the Clerk prior to the start of the meeting to speak before the Board. Public Comment forms are also provided at the meeting. Rules for Public Comment on Agenda Items can be found here.
- Work Sessions: All speakers must give their full name and address to give citizen comments and complete the Citizen Comments form and submit it to the Clerk prior to the start of the meeting to speak before the Board. Citizen Comment forms are also provided at the meeting. Rules for Citizen Comments can be found here.
Hybrid Speaking Option:
- All speakers must submit their full name and address via email or telephone to the Clerk to the Board at clerk@dconc.gov or 919-560-0025. These submissions must be completed by 12 p.m. on Sunday, November 10th.
- All virtual participants will be muted upon entry to the meeting. If they are signed up to speak, they will be unmuted individually by the Clerk’s office when it is their turn to speak.
The agenda for Monday's BOCC meeting will be posted here.
For more information about the Board of Commissioners’ meetings and agendas, visit here. Citizens may also call the Clerk to the Board at (919) 560-0025 or email to mwwallace@dconc.gov.
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Residents Can Access Meetings Live on Durham Television Network and Online
The virtual option aligns with social distancing requirements which ensure the safety of citizens who wish to participate as well as Board members and Durham County Government staff. Citizens who wish to view the BOCC meeting can watch rebroadcasts on the Durham Television Network, which is available on AT&T U-verse channel 99, Spectrum channel 8, and Frontier Communications channel 70. The meeting will also be streamed live on the County’s website and on the County’s YouTube Channel.
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Announcements
● Open Space Match Grant Program Deadline is Wednesday! - If you have a great idea for an open space or recreation project in Durham County, this could be the perfect grant opportunity for you! But hurry, the deadline to apply for the Durham County Open Space Matching Grant Program is Wednesday, November 13 at 5 p.m. Information and application instructions are available at http://www.dconc.gov/matchinggrants. For questions, you can email Open Space Coordinator Brendan Moore at bmoore@dconc.gov.
● Electronics Recycling Event at RTP on Nov. 14 - It’s that time of year again. Join the Research Triangle Park and Kramden by bringing your used or broken electronics for a meaningful cause at its annual RTP Electronics Recycling Day on Thursday, November 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location is 300 Park Offices Drive. For the donation form, which is required, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMkKo7kP6qBjWMwoV. Form also has what is being accepted.
● MHC Community Walk on Nov. 16 - The Men’s Health Council (MHC) of the Durham County Department of Public Health will hold its monthly Community Walk at Merrick-Moore Park (632 N. Hoover Road) at 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 16. Each walk features conversation, a local health expert talk, exercise, and fun for all ages! This walk will be followed by a cooking demonstration and tasting with Jasmine Burroughs of Food That Fits You, Inc. For more information, contact Joyce Page at jage@dconc.gov or 919-560-7109.
● 2025 Reappraisal Awareness Session - The Durham County Department of Tax Administration will be conducting a Community Outreach 2025 Reappraisal Awareness session for residents to learn more about the reappraisal process and ask questions to staff on Monday, Nov. 18, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro Street. For questions about the Reappraisal process, visit www.dconc.gov/tax or call 919-560-0300.
● Welcome Baby’s Annual Winter Coat Drive - Welcome Baby is kicking off its 12th annual Coat Drive, which will run from Monday, November 18, 2024, to Friday, January 10, 2025. Each year, as the air turns chilly, Welcome Baby collect coats sizes newborn to 8 and share with local families visiting the Giving Closet. They had a record year of collection and distribution last year, with over 1,000 coats! Donations can be left at Durham County library locations at Main Library and East, North, South, and Southwest Regional locations. You can also drop off at 721 Foster Street at the Welcome Baby office on Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Cindy at 919-560-7319 or ckriley@dconc.gov to host your own drop-off site!
● Sheriff’s “Star Talk” Podcast - The Durham County Sheriff’s Office has a new “Star Talk” podcast available for listening! In Episode 11, Durham County Sheriff's Office Public Relations and Communications Manager David Bowser and Senior Public Information Specialist AnnMarie Breen talk about the Public Information Office, upcoming fall events, and provide information on an uptick in recent phone scams impacting Durham residents. Listen here: https://dcsostartalk.podbean.com/e/episode-11-public-information-special-events.
● COVID-19 Vaccines Available at DCoDPH - Come to the Durham Count Department of Public Health vaccine clinic at 414 E. Main Street to get the latest COVID-19 vaccination. Walk-ins and appointments are available for all people 6 months or older, with or without insurance. Call 919 -560-7608 to schedule. Visit www.DCoPublicHealth.org/COVIDvaccines to learn more.
● Get Involved, it’s your County! Durham County Government has approximately 43 active ad visory boards referred to as Boards and Commissions. Citizens of Durham County may volunteer to participate by applying for a vacancy. Interested citizens should fill out an application and send it to the Clerk to the Board’s Office. A description of the boards as well as a list of vacancies can be found on the County’s website at: https://www.dconc.gov/county-departments/departments-a-e/board-of-commissioners/boards-and-commissions. If you need additional information, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 919-560-0025 or send an email to: BoardsandCommissions@dconc.gov.
● We invite you to tune in to the Durham Television Network (DTN) on AT&T U-verse channel 99, Spectrum channel 8, and Frontier Communications channel 70 to see rebroadcasts of Durham County Commissioner meetings as well as other Durham County programming that may be of interest to you. Please contact the Public Information Office at 919-560-0008 or click here for more information.
● Alert Durham - Sign Up Today - Durham County wants to keep its citizens informed and safe in the case of an emergency. Sign up for Alert Durham to receive notifications about severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. To sign up for Alert Durham, visit: AlertDurham.com.