Durham County Board of Commissioners Highlights

The county manager resigned but the reason remains under wraps. While we wait for answers, dive into ways you can influence the allocation of opioid settlement funds, learn about upcoming health and veterans events, watch the board navigate an uncommon rezoning case, and understand the reappraisals timeline. 23mins

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Monday, October 28th, 2024
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Durham, North Carolina
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In This Video
  • Clerk Wallace announces a reappraisal awareness session. 
  • Commissioner Jacobs announces that applications are open for a committee to advise on use of opioid settlement funds. 
  • Eva Kail Green-Baysmore thanks the board for their proclamation celebrating the Community Health Coalition and discusses their upcoming 35th Anniversary Community Festival. 
  • Commissioner Jacobs and Eva discuss the Community Health Coalition's new mobile health unit and refrigerated truck, highlighting their services and outreach efforts. 
  • Shayna Kerrigan, Executive Director of Durham Crisis Response Center, speaks about the organization's work and challenges, including funding cuts. 
  • Jonathan Crooms, Veteran Service Officer, discusses the significance of Veterans Day and introduces initiatives like Operation Green Light, encouraging the public to display green lights in support of veterans. 
  • Jonathan Crooms invites everyone to the annual Veteran Celebration, highlighting the Walk of Honor and the keynote speaker, Commissioner Burns. 
  • Aaron Cain from the Planning Department presents a zoning map change request for properties on E Geer St, explaining the proposal and its consistency with the comprehensive plan. 
  • Commissioner Jacobs questions Erin Kane about the lack of reference to a trail easement in the staff report, leading to a discussion about the limitations of the rezoning process without a development plan. 
  • Aaron Cain explains the process of using railroad right of way for trails and the limitations of requiring development plans. 
  • Commissioner Jacobs and Aaron Cain discuss the economic value of rezoning and the voluntary nature of development plans. 
  • Commissioner Carter and Erin Kane continue discussing the challenges of implementing adopted plans and the role of development plans in the rezoning process. 
  • Commissioner Carter questions the possibility of casting a negative vote to require a development plan. Erin Kane responds with her experience. 
  • Chair Allam opens the public hearing. Chris Seamster, representing the applicant, addresses the board and confirms willingness to provide an easement for a trail. 
  • Chair Allam closes the public hearing and the board votes on two motions related to the rezoning application, both of which pass. 
  • Introduction to the second public hearing on the 2025 reappraisal schedule of values. Chair Allam introduces Tax Administrator Key Doyle. 
  • Keyar Doyle begins the presentation on the schedule of values, mentioning the public hearing and the availability of the schedule for review. 
  • Keyar Doyle outlines the timeline for the reappraisal process, including the presentation date and the review period. 
  • Keyar Doyle explains the statutory requirements for reappraisal, including the eight-year mandate and Durham County's four-year cycle. 
  • Keyar Doyle details the goal of the reappraisal process to equalize the tax base and the importance of scheduled values. 
  • Keyar Doyle outlines the timeline for presenting and adopting the schedule of values, including key dates for public hearings and advertisements. 
  • Keyar Doyle discusses the timeline for mailing reappraisal notices and setting up the appeal system for taxpayers. 
  • Keyar Doyle provides details on informational meetings for taxpayers and the process for formal appeals. 
  • Keyar Doyle explains the process for in-person meetings regarding property values. 
  • Chair Allam opens and closes the public hearing as no one signed up to speak. Confirms no vote is needed. 
  • The meeting begins with a note that the board met in closed session and sealed the minutes. Commissioner Carter moved, and Vice Chair Burns seconded the motion. 
  • The board accepts the resignation of County Manager Dr. Kimberly Sowell. 
  • Chair Allam entertains a motion to appoint Claudia Hager as interim County Manager. The motion is moved and seconded, passing without opposition. 
  • The meeting concludes with a motion to adjourn.