Durham County Board of Commissioners Highlights

The Board welcomes a new County Attorney and prepares for the first tax reappraisal of all properties in the county in six years. 12mins

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Monday, October 14th, 2024
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In This Video
  • The meeting resumes after the closed session. A motion is made and passed to extend a contract offer to Larissa Williamson as the new County Attorney. 
  • Chair Allam congratulates Attorney Williamson, praising her dedication and contributions to Durham County. 
  • County Attorney Williamson expresses gratitude for the support and reflects on her journey and mentors. 
  • Maceo announces engagement opportunities for the UDO. 
  • Maceo announces the Open Space Matching Grants Program. 
  • Acting Manager Hager and ACM Brinson discuss Durham County's emergency response efforts to support Western North Carolina. 
  • Curtis Massey and Commissioner Jacobs discuss additional contributions by county staff, particularly social workers from the Department of Social Services, in supporting affected communities. 
  • Chair Allam acknowledges the presence of Durham Neighborhood College members and highlights the program's importance in educating residents about local government. 
  • Tax Administrator Keyar Doyle presents the 2025 General Reappraisal Schedule of Values, explaining the process and timeline for review and adoption. 
  • Keyar Doyle presents the Schedule of Values, explaining the process and the importance of the document. Discussion about the public hearing scheduled for October 28th. 
  • Commissioner Jacobs asks questions about the availability of the Schedule of Values and how it considers various property restrictions. Kiara Doyle responds. 
  • Discussion about the next reappraisal date and the four-year cycle. Assistant County Manager Dwayne Brinson confirms the schedule. 
  • Brenda and Commissioner Jacobs discuss public interest in the Schedule of Values and thank the tax office for their work. 
  • Commissioner Jacobs proposes a motion to receive the proposed schedules, standards, and rules from the tax administrator, and to schedule a public hearing on October 28th, 2024. The motion includes directing staff to publish the necessary advertisement in the Durham Herald Sun. 
  • Commissioner Carter moves the motion, and Commissioner Howerton seconds it. The motion is approved unanimously. 
  • Brenda calls for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Jacobs seconds the motion, and it is approved unanimously. Chair Allam confirms the meeting is adjourned.