Durham County Board of Commissioners Highlights

The Board honored veterans, local athletes, and the county staff. They also celebrated progress on maternal health. A batch of amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance was also raised. 13mins

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Monday, August 12th, 2024
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Durham County Board of County Commissioners

Agenda can be found here:

https://www.dconc.gov/county-departments/departments-a-e/board-of-commissioners/commissioner-meetings-and-announcements/bocc-agendas-video-library

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  • Vice Chair Burns discusses affordable housing initiatives. 
  • Jonathan Crooms, a veteran service officer, thanks the commissioners for the proclamation and introduces his team. He highlights the importance of recognizing Purple Heart recipients and mentions upcoming events and services for veterans. 
  • Lindsay Atkins, a supervisor in the veteran services team, echoes Jonathan Crooms' sentiments and emphasizes the need for continued support for veterans. She highlights the challenges and the importance of reaching out to all veterans in Durham County. 
  • Love Anderson thanks the County Commissioners and provides statistics on the progress made in reducing infant mortality rates in Durham County, emphasizing the importance of continued support for breastfeeding initiatives. 
  • Madam Chair highlights the Family Connects program and Cooperative Extension's lactation consulting classes, encouraging the community to take advantage of these resources. 
  • Love Anderson explains the role of Breastfeed Durham in providing lactation support resources and infant feeding resources in the community. 
  • Vice Chair Burns reads the resolution honoring the Bull City Express Track Club for their performance at the 2024 USATF National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships, highlighting the achievements of the athletes and the dedication of their coaches. 
  • Coaches Omar Beasley and James Carter express their gratitude for the recognition and highlight the hard work and dedication of the athletes and the support from the community. 
  • Madam Chair introduces the next ceremonial item, celebrating Durham County staff for earning 11 Naco Achievement Awards and a Digital Counties Award. Ryan Eaves speaks about the award-winning stormwater and erosion control program. 
  • Chair Allam moves to the public hearings for the Unified Development Ordinance text amendment TC 2400001 Omnibus 19. Robin Schultz from the Planning Department presents the details of the amendment. 
  • Madam Chair entertains a motion to adjourn. The motion is moved and seconded, and the meeting is adjourned.