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The Durham Board of County Commissioner (BOCC) will hold a Closed Session at:

4:00 p.m.
Monday, August 11, 2025

Purpose:

  • To consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee; or to hear or investigate a complaint, charge, or grievance by or against an individual public officer or employee; pursuant to G. S. 143-318.11(a)(6).

The Durham Board of County Commissioner (BOCC) will hold a Regular Session at:

7:00 p.m.

Monday, August 11, 2025

200 East Main Street

Second Floor, Commissioners Chambers

Durham, NC 27701

Commissioner meetings

The public is welcome to attend Board meetings. Residents may attend meetings in person, via Zoom, or watch live online and on DTN. There is no sign-up sheet or request form to attend meetings, however, it is important to note that there are limited seating options. 

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.
 

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Joining Meetings Virtually

The information for joining the meeting virtually is as follows:

Residents may deliver comments on agenda items for the meeting in person or virtually.

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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.

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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 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 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 clerk@dconc.gov or mwwallace@dconc.gov.

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Access Meetings Live on Durham Television Network

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.

Announcements

  • Disaster Recovery Center Now Open - If you were impacted by Tropical Depression Chantal, you can get in-person help at the Durham County Library North Regional Branch (221 Milton Rd.) through Saturday, Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. Apply for disaster aid and loans, connect with recovery agencies, and get information on resources available. Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. More info: https://www.durhamnc.gov/4888.

  • 2025 Annual Property Tax Billing - The Durham County Tax Administration is expected to mail 2025 tax bills to Durham County property owners on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Taxes are due September 1, 2025, but must be paid by January 5, 2026, to avoid interest and additional costs. For information, visit our website at www.dconc.gov/tax or contact Durham County Government Call Center at 919-560-0300. Payment may be made by check, bank draft, money order, cash, or online at: https://bit.ly/DCoTaxBillSearch.

  • Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail Plan Public Engagement - The Durham County Government and City of Durham, in partnership with the Triangle West Transportation Planning Organization (TWTPO), the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), and the East Coast Greenway Alliance, are excited to announce the second round of community engagement for the Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail Planning Study - a community-driven initiative to assess the transformation of an 18-mile inactive rail corridor into a multi-use trail. We’re offering three drop-in public workshops where attendees can provide their input at their convenience on August 18, 5-7 PM at Durham County Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St.), August 27, 6-8 PM at Edison Johnson Recreation Center (500 Murray Ave.) and August 28, 6-8 PM at Spruce Pine Lodge (2235 Bahama Rd.) Online survey and more information at: https://durham2roxborotrailplan.com/.

  • Exploring Alzheimer’s Care and Support Services Session - Join the Alzheimer's Association - Eastern North Carolina Chapter and Durham County Library for the next in a year-long series of a year programs designed to support and educate caregivers helping to provide them with the tools they need to successfully provide compassionate care for individuals living with dementia and themselves. On Friday, August 15 between 12-1 p.m., at Main Library, the topic will be Exploring Care and Support Services, which examines how best to prepare for future care decisions and changes including respite care, residential care, and end of life care. Register at: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/13538470.