1 01:29:35,580 --> 01:29:36,560 Good evening. 2 01:29:41,550 --> 01:29:48,930 The Board of Commissioners, we started our meeting earlier today and we went immediately into a closed session. 3 01:29:49,950 --> 01:29:56,770 Guidance was given to staff, no action was taken, and now we will come back into open session. 4 01:29:59,190 --> 01:29:59,950 So this is our regular... 5 01:30:00,000 --> 01:30:07,240 The regular part of our regular meeting for April 13th, 2026. Thank you all for being here. 6 01:30:08,400 --> 01:30:15,440 We're excited about the full house. We don't get this very often, with all the smiles and all the celebrations that we get. 7 01:30:16,260 --> 01:30:20,260 Usually when there's a lot of people, there's other stuff happening. 8 01:30:22,850 --> 01:30:26,690 All right, so I'm going to read the public charge and we're going to get started with the meeting. 9 01:30:26,690 --> 01:30:32,650 The Board of Commissioners asked his members and residents to conduct themselves in a respectful 10 01:30:32,650 --> 01:30:36,710 courteous manner, both with the Board and fellow residents. 11 01:30:37,670 --> 01:30:43,210 At any time, should any member of the Board or any resident fail to observe this public 12 01:30:43,210 --> 01:30:49,630 charge, the chair will ask the offending person to leave the meeting until that individual 13 01:30:49,630 --> 01:30:51,750 regains personal control? 14 01:30:52,490 --> 01:30:58,970 Should the corn fell to be restored, the chair will recess the meeting until such a time, 15 01:30:58,970 --> 01:31:05,310 as till such time, that a genuine commitment to the public charge is observed? 16 01:31:06,190 --> 01:31:09,890 Commissioner Burton, would you read the landing knowledge map, please? 17 01:31:10,350 --> 01:31:13,030 Yes, thank you, Chair Lee, land acknowledgement. 18 01:31:13,610 --> 01:31:18,210 As we convene for the Durham County Commissioners meeting, it's crucial to recognize 19 01:31:18,210 --> 01:31:19,710 the painful truth of history. 20 01:31:19,710 --> 01:31:26,670 We stand on the stolen ancestral lands of the Kataba, you know, Ogunichi, Chikori, and 21 01:31:26,670 --> 01:31:32,130 Tuscaroar peoples whose deep connection to this land predates our arrival. 22 01:31:32,710 --> 01:31:37,750 We acknowledge with humility the unjust displacement and violence that occurred leading 23 01:31:37,750 --> 01:31:42,090 to the dispossession of indigenous peoples from their home lands. 24 01:31:42,630 --> 01:31:48,830 Their resilience and the face of such adversity is a testament to their strength and spirit. 25 01:31:48,830 --> 01:31:54,610 May we humbly honor the ancestors and elders of these nations both 26 01:31:54,610 --> 01:31:58,270 past and present by committing ourselves to the fostering, 27 01:31:58,450 --> 01:32:02,910 understanding, healing, and justice for all who inhabit this land. 28 01:32:03,150 --> 01:32:05,890 Let us walk forward together with open hearts, 29 01:32:06,250 --> 01:32:09,850 acknowledging the past and embracing a future guided by the compassion, 30 01:32:10,470 --> 01:32:11,610 respect, and unity. 31 01:32:13,470 --> 01:32:14,770 Thank you, Commissioner Burton. 32 01:32:15,650 --> 01:32:21,710 Next item on our agenda is the pledge to Mr. Valentine, would you lead us in the pledge of allegiance? 33 01:32:22,590 --> 01:32:23,390 Chair, yes. 34 01:32:46,270 --> 01:32:46,870 Thank you. 35 01:32:50,860 --> 01:32:54,240 The next item on our agenda is agenda adjustments. 36 01:32:55,200 --> 01:32:57,380 Are there any adjustments to our agenda as presented? 37 01:32:59,320 --> 01:33:03,120 Here and now and I'll set the motion to approve the agenda as presented. 38 01:33:03,500 --> 01:33:04,040 So moved. 39 01:33:04,520 --> 01:33:04,860 Second. 40 01:33:04,860 --> 01:33:10,120 It's been moving probably second that we approve the agenda as President, all in favor 41 01:33:10,120 --> 01:33:10,660 of that. 42 01:33:10,940 --> 01:33:11,260 Hi. 43 01:33:11,720 --> 01:33:13,720 All the polls please use the same sign. 44 01:33:13,960 --> 01:33:14,880 Passes unanimously. 45 01:33:15,420 --> 01:33:18,340 Next time on our agenda, the announcements. 46 01:33:19,200 --> 01:33:19,640 Clerk Wallace. 47 01:33:20,040 --> 01:33:20,960 Good evening, everyone. 48 01:33:21,100 --> 01:33:23,540 I will read the announcements published in tonight's agenda. 49 01:33:24,300 --> 01:33:29,980 The Redwood Convenience Site at 100 electere road closed on April 1st for a year-long 50 01:33:29,980 --> 01:33:53,440 Renovation Project during the closure residents in uncorporated Durham County are encouraged to visit one of the counties to other convenient sites. Park with convenient site at 5928 Highway 55 and Northern convenience site at 1-1-8-9-4 North Rocksboro Street there. I'm sorry Rocksboro Road additional information you can visit the county website. 51 01:33:53,440 --> 01:34:00,240 A countywide burn band went into effect in Durham County on March 23rd, due to ongoing 52 01:34:00,240 --> 01:34:05,100 dry conditions and increased fire danger, the band issued by the Durham County Office 53 01:34:05,100 --> 01:34:11,520 of Emergency Services, Fire Marshal Division, Remnant remains in effect and so further notice, 54 01:34:11,880 --> 01:34:18,760 the NC4 services also issued a band on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits 55 01:34:18,760 --> 01:34:20,940 statewide effective March 28. 56 01:34:20,940 --> 01:34:27,300 Durham County has the authority to issue the ban within 100 feet of a structure while the 57 01:34:27,300 --> 01:34:34,120 NC4 service can issue a ban from 100 feet outward. The two bands combine prohibit open 58 01:34:34,120 --> 01:34:41,200 and recreational burning anywhere in the county. Durham County's energy burden and emissions 59 01:34:41,200 --> 01:34:48,160 reduction program helps income qualified households, lower energy costs through free home, 60 01:34:48,160 --> 01:34:54,340 energy upgrades and repairs. Serving specifically, select the neighborhoods in Durham, you 61 01:34:54,340 --> 01:34:57,720 can visit their website to see if your home is within the neighborhood boundary. 62 01:34:59,100 --> 01:34:59,960 Are you a non-profit? 63 01:35:00,000 --> 01:35:16,000 Working to improve food access and strength and food security in Durham County. This is your chance to go your impact. Durham County is now accepting applications for the 2026 food security grant offering funding opportunities for community food security projects. 64 01:35:16,840 --> 01:35:27,320 Non-profit organizations can apply for 20,000 to 50,000 to support projects that improve food access and strengthen community food security. 65 01:35:27,320 --> 01:35:32,860 The deadline is Friday, April 17th, and there is a link on our side. 66 01:35:33,900 --> 01:35:37,580 Residents seeking assistance from Durham County Veterans Services from Wednesday, 67 01:35:38,060 --> 01:35:43,000 April 22nd through Friday, April 24th should note that limited services will be available 68 01:35:43,000 --> 01:35:48,780 as staff attend an annual accreditation training. The department will resume normal 69 01:35:49,960 --> 01:35:56,880 hours on Monday, April 27th. During this period, appointments with the Veterans Service Office 70 01:35:56,880 --> 01:36:09,880 Officer will not be available however customers can still reach veteran services by calling 919-5608387 or you can email veteran services at DCO-NC.gov. 71 01:36:11,280 --> 01:36:23,060 And lastly, the City of Durham, Durham County and Durham Public Schools are offering an extensive list of summer programs and internships ranging from Durham Fire and Police Department camps. 72 01:36:23,060 --> 01:36:28,940 kids voting Durham internships and DPS summer learning opportunities. You can email 73 01:36:28,940 --> 01:36:35,680 O-O-Y at Durham-N-C.gov or you can visit Durham-N-C.gov for additional 74 01:36:35,680 --> 01:36:39,880 information and that concludes the announcement tonight's agenda. Thank you 75 01:36:39,880 --> 01:36:44,920 Claire Wallace. Are there any other announcements? I Commissioner Jacobs. 76 01:36:47,820 --> 01:36:48,120 I just 77 01:36:48,120 --> 01:36:57,060 want to share with our board and our staff and also the community that I have been asked 78 01:36:57,060 --> 01:37:05,380 to participate on behalf of NACO, National Association of County Officials and in partnership 79 01:37:05,380 --> 01:37:15,600 with the Council of State Government's Justice Center to participate in a national advisory 80 01:37:15,600 --> 01:37:24,760 group with Arnold Ventures, which is one of our leading philanthropies that is focused on addressing 81 01:37:24,760 --> 01:37:31,520 the injustices of our criminal justice system in our country. And I've been asked to participate 82 01:37:31,520 --> 01:37:39,260 in a two-year project aimed at improving local justice outcomes for individuals with behavioral 83 01:37:39,260 --> 01:37:47,120 health needs. So I am very excited to participate in this process that will be creating 84 01:37:47,120 --> 01:37:55,260 a framework to help county leaders identify post booking opportunities to better align 85 01:37:55,260 --> 01:38:01,520 investments, improve outcomes for individuals with behavioral health needs and also strengthen 86 01:38:01,520 --> 01:38:09,020 public safety. And after the two year period counties will be chosen to participate 87 01:38:09,020 --> 01:38:12,960 and have the opportunity to actually implement this framework. 88 01:38:13,120 --> 01:38:22,840 And I hope that that will mean that Durham County will hopefully be in a position to take advantage of this project. 89 01:38:23,240 --> 01:38:31,460 So I just want to share with the board that next month I will be meeting with this national advisory group on behalf of our board and Durham County. 90 01:38:31,460 --> 01:38:39,440 Congratulations on that. You will represent Durham very well. Any other announcements? 91 01:38:40,880 --> 01:38:43,040 Okay, here and none. The next item on our agenda is approval. 92 01:38:43,360 --> 01:38:51,840 The are minutes from the March 2nd, 2026 Work Session, March 9th, 2026 Regular Session 93 01:38:51,840 --> 01:38:55,680 and March 23rd, 2026 Regular Session. 94 01:38:59,280 --> 01:39:26,220 And second, with just one comment, I was read the directives, and I just wanted to follow up on something that Commissioner Lomb had requested, I think, March 23rd, and the minutes was ensuring that Commissioner budget priorities would be included in the budget information. I don't know if that's happened yet, but I just wanted to follow up on that. Thank you. 95 01:39:28,170 --> 01:39:30,450 We got that. 96 01:39:33,060 --> 01:39:38,020 All right, let's remove the properly second and then we approve the minutes as mentioned in your further discussion. 97 01:39:39,380 --> 01:39:40,280 All in favor say aye. 98 01:39:40,380 --> 01:39:40,820 Aye. 99 01:39:41,060 --> 01:39:43,100 All the policy is just the same sign. 100 01:39:43,400 --> 01:39:44,260 Passes unanimously. 101 01:39:44,560 --> 01:39:46,560 Now we come to our ceremony of items. 102 01:39:47,260 --> 01:39:49,680 We have a few of them as you can tell. 103 01:39:49,920 --> 01:39:50,520 We're looking around. 104 01:39:52,360 --> 01:39:56,000 The first one is going to be recognizing the Durham Library Foundation and 105 01:39:56,000 --> 01:39:59,980 acknowledgement of their one-time gift of 117th. 106 01:40:00,000 --> 01:40:09,340 1,000, 3,000, $18,000, support of Durham County Library programs. Do we have the library? 107 01:40:09,800 --> 01:40:10,680 That issue. 108 01:40:27,530 --> 01:40:32,530 You go over to go there so the camera could pick you up and everything. 109 01:40:44,340 --> 01:40:48,980 Good evening, everyone. My name is Karen Analy. I'm the Executive Director of the Durham Library Foundation. 110 01:40:48,980 --> 01:40:54,120 And tonight I'm joined by a few of our board members on the foundation as well as some library staff. 111 01:40:54,760 --> 01:41:01,640 It is our pleasure to be able to present this check for additional funds to the county for library use over the next year or so. 112 01:41:02,140 --> 01:41:08,360 As we know, right now more than ever libraries are incredibly important in our communities full stop. 113 01:41:08,860 --> 01:41:15,060 And the Durham Library Foundation remains committed to our mission of providing a margin of excellence for our libraries. 114 01:41:16,160 --> 01:41:29,500 Also, see with your arrival of our new wonderful library director Dana Conners, there's also a renewed sense of energy for our libraries, and all that is to come, those new challenges, those new opportunities, and those new ideas. 115 01:41:30,620 --> 01:41:39,860 So, commissioners, also thank you for your ongoing support of the library, our library staff, of the foundation, and ultimately our community. Thank you. 116 01:41:47,230 --> 01:41:48,850 Would you all like a picture? 117 01:41:49,270 --> 01:41:49,570 Yes. 118 01:41:50,330 --> 01:41:52,350 I want to make sure we have any comments. 119 01:41:53,010 --> 01:41:54,850 First, do we have any? 120 01:41:54,850 --> 01:41:54,870 Good. 121 01:41:55,730 --> 01:41:56,110 Commissioner Bertha. 122 01:41:56,630 --> 01:41:57,570 Thank you, Dr. Lee. 123 01:41:57,910 --> 01:42:00,730 And thank you, Durham County Library Foundation, 124 01:42:00,950 --> 01:42:03,410 for your wonderful gift to the Durham County Library 125 01:42:03,410 --> 01:42:05,530 as a former school librarian. 126 01:42:05,790 --> 01:42:08,700 And I used to work at the library many, many years ago. 127 01:42:09,770 --> 01:42:12,090 Libraries are important to our community 128 01:42:12,090 --> 01:42:22,230 to educating our citizenry and, you know, so it's very important that it receives lots of funding to do the outstanding programming that it does. 129 01:42:22,770 --> 01:42:31,690 And as many of you all know, the Durham County Library when people are ranking the, you know, the service that is top notch the libraries are top. 130 01:42:31,970 --> 01:42:40,450 So thank you so much for your donation and I can't wait to see all the wonderful things that happened with this nice chunk of money. Thank you. 131 01:42:42,910 --> 01:42:52,370 Yes, thank you so much to the Library Foundation for this generous contribution and for the work that you'll do continuously to bring awareness to the Library and the services. 132 01:42:53,030 --> 01:43:05,070 Thank you to the amazing Durham County Public Libraries that staff that keep the libraries is one of the top utilized resources of local government and you know we have a lot of young people here today. 133 01:43:05,070 --> 01:43:13,870 Um, who may think about our libraries, oh, that's just a place for books and like, you know, I know when I was in Moscow, I may not have like reading as much. I love reading now. 134 01:43:14,290 --> 01:43:31,990 But there's also so, so much more at our libraries for y'all to go and check out. We have like audio recording spaces. If you want to have a podcast or write music, there's three printers, there's computer labs, there's community spaces for you to have meetings. If you want to organize amongst your friends. 135 01:43:31,990 --> 01:43:37,730 that the library is really more than just a place to check out books. 136 01:43:38,310 --> 01:43:48,550 It's a place to convene and to build community and it's a resource that, you know, I hope all of our young people, but everyone in Durham is utilizing in every way possible. 137 01:43:49,090 --> 01:43:55,150 I also want to shout out, I know we have our library director, but I see also we have our library staff and we're Patrick here as well. 138 01:43:55,150 --> 01:44:01,570 who does a lot of the grant works for the library to help get additional funding and also be 139 01:44:01,570 --> 01:44:06,090 missed if I didn't point out that we had former library team members. There are Steven's year as well. 140 01:44:06,550 --> 01:44:12,390 We're still serving Durham in a new capacities, but you know our Durham County Library staff 141 01:44:12,390 --> 01:44:17,690 and the foundation you all really provide a resource and service to our Durham County residents 142 01:44:18,290 --> 01:44:23,210 that folks wouldn't be able to have like otherwise even just like as a warming center or a cooling 143 01:44:23,210 --> 01:44:26,630 Center for so many of our community members, so thank you. 144 01:44:26,950 --> 01:44:27,650 Commissioner Valentine. 145 01:44:28,690 --> 01:44:29,170 Thank you chair. 146 01:44:30,030 --> 01:44:33,010 So let me say thank you to the Durham Library Foundation. 147 01:44:33,190 --> 01:44:34,350 Thank you for being our partner. 148 01:44:34,710 --> 01:44:39,590 It's not lost on me that $117,000 is a lot of money. 149 01:44:41,250 --> 01:44:48,550 And you're a commitment to our children, to our families, and to the larger community here in Durham. 150 01:44:49,010 --> 01:44:49,990 Doesn't go unnoticed. 151 01:44:50,450 --> 01:44:51,350 So again, thank you. 152 01:44:52,850 --> 01:44:59,950 I will just echo what everyone has already said and I want to acknowledge the library board 153 01:45:00,000 --> 01:45:03,800 Members, we're here tonight if you could just raise your hands. 154 01:45:09,860 --> 01:45:32,840 And thank you for your efforts, because the fact of the matter is that we can't do it all. And we really do depend on the additional funding that you bring into the library system. It means so much to the librarians who work so hard and also to the community who really benefits from everything that you make possible. 155 01:45:32,840 --> 01:45:42,120 And especially now when we have really challenging budget in front of us, this is a true community partnership, so thank you again. 156 01:45:43,860 --> 01:45:47,660 All right, thank you so we're going to do a picture up here. 157 01:45:47,780 --> 01:45:53,220 Do we want the board members and everyone associated with the library staff? 158 01:45:53,280 --> 01:45:54,540 The library staff, yeah. 159 01:45:54,540 --> 01:45:55,080 That's fine. 160 01:47:38,060 --> 01:47:46,960 The next item on our agenda is a resolution honoring Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 161 01:47:46,960 --> 01:47:49,720 Boys basketball championship. 162 01:47:50,680 --> 01:47:52,140 Now, we have a resolution here. 163 01:47:52,480 --> 01:47:59,060 I'm going to read it and then I would love for the coaches, maybe to come here after we 164 01:47:59,060 --> 01:48:01,000 read it and maybe say something. 165 01:48:01,000 --> 01:48:07,200 Then, of course, we're going to take a picture with the team right here in the middle again, okay? 166 01:48:07,420 --> 01:48:08,480 So I'm going to read the resolution. 167 01:48:13,260 --> 01:48:17,820 During Board of County Commissioners' resolution, honoring Southern School of Engineering, 168 01:48:19,140 --> 01:48:21,860 of Southern School of Energy and Sustainability, 169 01:48:22,180 --> 01:48:24,620 2026 Boys Basketball Season, 170 01:48:25,440 --> 01:48:33,220 whereas a March 14, 2026 to Southern School of Energy and Sustainability's Spartans, 171 01:48:33,220 --> 01:48:41,060 basketball team defeated Moore'sville High School to win the N.C. in C.H.S.A.A. 172 01:48:41,300 --> 01:48:47,720 seven A state championship held in Winston Salem at Joe Veterans Memorial Coliseum. 173 01:48:48,240 --> 01:48:55,320 And whereas that 54, the 47 victory marked the Spartans first state basketball title 174 01:48:55,320 --> 01:49:00,400 in Southern schools history. And whereas, 175 01:49:00,400 --> 01:49:01,960 I have to really, 176 01:49:07,510 --> 01:49:09,990 I got a feeling there's going to be a lot of applause on this, because 177 01:49:09,990 --> 01:49:13,390 that I was reading this, there was some good stuff here. 178 01:49:14,010 --> 01:49:21,490 And we're as led by a solid record of excellence from Head Coach Greg Motley, Southern 179 01:49:21,490 --> 01:49:29,330 finished the season with a 28-3 overall record, and we're as several players are in distinguished 180 01:49:29,330 --> 01:49:35,690 recognitions, including Kianne, or Kianne, 181 01:49:38,460 --> 01:49:42,760 or Kianne, Terry, who was named the most valuable 182 01:49:42,760 --> 01:49:51,440 player of the state championship game, AJ, Mormon Jr. who was honored as the most outstanding 183 01:49:51,440 --> 01:49:58,180 player for the East team, and Martin Ashley, who received the Sportsmanship Award. 184 01:49:59,060 --> 01:49:59,980 and we're at 185 01:50:00,000 --> 01:50:12,120 As the championship games, leading scores were AJ Mormon, junior, with 16 points, and Kian, Terry, with 13 points, and Martin 186 01:50:12,120 --> 01:50:20,220 Ashley with 10 points. And whereas we congratulate the team for demonstrating exceptional skill, 187 01:50:20,460 --> 01:50:26,760 effort and teamwork throughout the season, culminating in a remarkable, come from behind victory, 188 01:50:26,760 --> 01:50:29,880 over their opponent to secure the championship. 189 01:50:31,020 --> 01:50:34,040 Now, therefore, therefore, be it resolved 190 01:50:34,510 --> 01:50:37,800 that the members of the Durham County Board of Commissioners 191 01:50:37,800 --> 01:50:43,080 do hereby salute Greg Motley, his coaching staff, 192 01:50:43,520 --> 01:50:47,760 and members of the 2026 Southern School of Energy 193 01:50:47,760 --> 01:50:51,420 and Sustainability's Boys basketball team 194 01:50:51,420 --> 01:51:04,980 becoming the 2026 NCAA State Champions. We call upon the citizens in Durham County to join and celebrate 195 01:51:04,980 --> 01:51:14,720 these outstanding student athletes and athletic staff for a fantastic job in historic school and a historic school accomplishment. 196 01:51:14,720 --> 01:51:16,980 And this, the 13th day of April, 197 01:51:17,720 --> 01:51:19,740 2026, Dr. Michael E. Chair, 198 01:51:20,220 --> 01:51:22,720 Neda Lom, Vice Chair, Michelle Burton, 199 01:51:24,020 --> 01:51:25,560 Commissioner, Wendy Jacobs Commissioner, 200 01:51:26,140 --> 01:51:27,880 and Stephen Valentine Commissioner. 201 01:51:28,340 --> 01:51:28,660 Congratulations. 202 01:52:24,550 --> 01:52:25,970 All right, so first of all, we would just say, 203 01:52:26,250 --> 01:52:28,090 thank you for actually having this year and stuff. 204 01:52:28,890 --> 01:52:31,330 Obviously, it was a really good season for us, 205 01:52:31,530 --> 01:52:32,990 which has been trying to be a stuff that's 206 01:52:32,990 --> 01:52:34,390 such and such and so we've been there and stuff. 207 01:52:34,390 --> 01:52:36,750 So we actually have a great group of young me 208 01:52:36,750 --> 01:52:37,750 here with us today. 209 01:52:37,750 --> 01:52:40,790 But I actually have some guys that was able to make it today. 210 01:52:41,070 --> 01:52:44,170 The actual was getting inducted to the National Ones Society. 211 01:52:44,790 --> 01:52:46,510 So some of those guys didn't need it, 212 01:52:49,960 --> 01:52:52,320 but so I didn't get it wrong. 213 01:52:52,500 --> 01:52:56,480 We just very thankful for the opportunity to be here and stand before you. 214 01:52:56,600 --> 01:52:59,580 And we just want to say thanks again for allowing us to be here. 215 01:53:00,640 --> 01:53:01,620 We want to say something here. 216 01:53:02,620 --> 01:53:03,260 Thank you so much. 217 01:53:03,400 --> 01:53:03,580 Thank you. 218 01:53:07,360 --> 01:53:11,220 I want to thank everybody who came out and supported our victory. 219 01:53:13,720 --> 01:53:14,240 All 220 01:53:16,440 --> 01:53:23,860 right, so let's do we want to come to the middle here or somebody else come to speak? 221 01:53:24,240 --> 01:53:24,420 Oh, okay. 222 01:53:24,520 --> 01:53:24,840 I'm sorry. 223 01:53:25,100 --> 01:53:25,760 Yeah, I'm doing. 224 01:53:27,120 --> 01:53:28,420 Key on it here. 225 01:53:29,940 --> 01:53:35,440 I just want to thank everybody that came here to support us throughout the season. 226 01:53:36,980 --> 01:53:38,180 Yeah, thank you. 227 01:53:47,510 --> 01:53:47,630 All right. 228 01:53:47,830 --> 01:53:48,990 Now, let's come to the middle. 229 01:53:48,990 --> 01:53:54,210 We'll present this and then we could take a picture all together just well line up in the middle here 230 01:56:33,140 --> 01:56:33,700 Now, 231 01:56:36,500 --> 01:56:39,460 the boys were not the only ones who made it to the finals. 232 01:56:46,270 --> 01:56:49,790 From the same school, same school. 233 01:56:51,790 --> 01:57:00,010 So, the next item on our agenda is a resolution honoring Southern School of Energy and Sustainability, girls basketball team. 234 01:57:00,530 --> 01:57:04,090 And for that, Vice Chair Lomb will be reading the resolution. 235 01:57:04,870 --> 01:57:12,950 Yes, and if I may have a quick point of personal privilege, say I'm a little impartial to, you know, women's sports. 236 01:57:14,490 --> 01:57:18,830 So I'm really glad and grateful that I don't have the opportunity to read this resolution. 237 01:57:18,830 --> 01:57:22,490 honoring Southern School of Energy and Sustainability, 238 01:57:22,970 --> 01:57:25,310 2026 Girls Basketball Season, 239 01:57:25,870 --> 01:57:28,710 whereas the extraordinary Southern School of Energy 240 01:57:28,710 --> 01:57:31,830 and Sustainability Spartan Girls Basketball Team, 241 01:57:32,250 --> 01:57:34,650 led by Head Coach Teddy McCoy, 242 01:57:34,950 --> 01:57:37,130 enjoyed a highly successful season, 243 01:57:37,470 --> 01:57:40,260 becoming the 2025-26 tobacco road, 244 01:57:40,470 --> 01:57:43,430 seven-a regular season and tournament champions. 245 01:57:51,910 --> 01:57:53,930 Whereas on March 14th, 246 01:57:53,930 --> 01:57:59,990 The Southern School of Energy and Sustainability's Spartans Basketball Team fought valiantly 247 01:57:59,990 --> 01:58:09,050 earning the title of 2025-26 and CHS-AA-7A state champions runner-up at the Joel Veterans Memorial 248 01:58:09,050 --> 01:58:15,790 Coliseum in Winston-Salem and whereas this fantastic team led by stellar players including 249 01:58:15,790 --> 01:58:19,150 sophomore, Jikaela Palmer, number five, 250 01:58:23,080 --> 01:58:25,400 and senior Ashlyn Hudson, number 11, 251 01:58:29,740 --> 01:58:30,380 turned honors 252 01:58:30,380 --> 01:58:39,300 at the 2025-26-NCH-SAA-7A, Eastern Regional Champions, and demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship, 253 01:58:39,700 --> 01:58:45,080 determination, and teamwork throughout the season. And whereas this phenomenal, all-star 254 01:58:45,080 --> 01:58:50,240 team finished the challenging season with an outstanding record of 27-4. 255 01:58:55,980 --> 01:58:56,800 Now therefore, 256 01:58:56,800 --> 01:59:02,420 be a result that we, the members of the Durham County Board of Commissioners, do hereby salute, 257 01:59:02,920 --> 01:59:09,380 coach Teddy McCoy, and the coaching staff, along with members of the 2026 Southern School of 258 01:59:09,380 --> 01:59:15,740 Energy and Sustainability, Girls Basketball Team for their successful season. We call upon all citizens 259 01:59:15,740 --> 01:59:21,620 in Durham County to join and celebrating these outstanding student athletes and the athletic staff 260 01:59:21,620 --> 01:59:25,840 for a fantastic job and on a historical season to remember. 261 01:59:26,520 --> 01:59:29,280 This is the 13th day of April, 2026, 262 01:59:29,620 --> 01:59:33,340 signed chair Dr. Mike Blee by Sharon Adallam, 263 01:59:33,600 --> 01:59:36,100 Commissioner Michelle Perrin, Commissioner Wendy Jacobs 264 01:59:36,100 --> 01:59:37,720 and Commissioner Stephen Valentine. 265 01:59:59,300 --> 01:59:59,960 I have members of the... 266 02:00:00,000 --> 02:00:04,120 The coaching team on the team wants to come and give remarks. 267 02:01:10,210 --> 02:01:14,430 I just want to say thank you guys for honoring us. 268 02:01:14,650 --> 02:01:19,170 It's a big accomplishment to be able to make it this far and get recognized for our 269 02:01:19,170 --> 02:01:19,430 accomplishment. 270 02:01:19,810 --> 02:01:21,030 So thank you. 271 02:01:36,930 --> 02:01:39,190 Hello, also thank you for this opportunity. 272 02:01:39,590 --> 02:01:44,050 This is like amazing, even though we didn't win it all, we still made it there and we were 273 02:01:44,050 --> 02:01:44,570 there. 274 02:01:44,570 --> 02:01:51,950 So that's that's really all that matters especially we played our hardest and we play together the team and this will also be a memory for the rest of my life 275 02:01:51,950 --> 02:01:55,690 That will carry with me and I hope the team does as well. And thank you. 276 02:02:03,460 --> 02:02:05,000 Alright, let's let's take our picture 277 02:05:58,540 --> 02:06:04,220 The moment where we have the teams clear and out here, give us a moment. 278 02:06:09,760 --> 02:06:11,600 Thank you all. Thank you all. 279 02:06:12,100 --> 02:06:19,460 So the next item on our agenda is another proclamation. It is the proclamation, the week of the young child. 280 02:06:22,940 --> 02:06:26,240 No, but, oh, oh, I just give them. 281 02:06:28,760 --> 02:06:30,920 Actually, I thought that was the last one. 282 02:06:30,920 --> 02:06:39,400 thought we were going to end with the big one there. All right, so the next one, the next 283 02:06:39,400 --> 02:06:46,260 item on our agenda is a resolution honoring the beta, Pi Sigma, Durham alumni, alumni, 284 02:06:47,640 --> 02:06:54,760 chapter, El Sigma Gamma Rosa, already incorporated on the occasion of its 75th charter day. 285 02:06:54,760 --> 02:07:00,020 And for that, we will have Commissioner Burton reading the Proclamation. 286 02:07:01,220 --> 02:07:02,600 Thank you so much, Chair Lee. 287 02:07:03,800 --> 02:07:13,180 So, Resolution honoring the Baita Pais Sigma during the Alumni Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rose sorority Incorporated on the occasion of its 75th Charter Day. 288 02:07:13,460 --> 02:07:19,180 Whereas the Baita Pais Sigma during the Alumni Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rose sorority Inc. 289 02:07:19,180 --> 02:07:25,520 was organized on April 13, 1951 at the Hall of Sour, 290 02:07:25,780 --> 02:07:29,680 Nerviar, Coward, in Durham, or Carolina by Sour, 291 02:07:29,760 --> 02:07:33,280 Annie Neville, a Rocky Mountain North Carolina regional 292 02:07:33,280 --> 02:07:36,660 syntaxes with the assistance assistance of Sour's 293 02:07:36,660 --> 02:07:40,280 Lucille B. Davis and Ruth B. Woodworth. 294 02:07:40,760 --> 02:07:45,200 And whereas the chapter was founded upon the principles of true 295 02:07:45,200 --> 02:07:48,360 sisterhood and dedicated community service 296 02:07:48,360 --> 02:07:51,660 with a strong emphasis on uplifting youth 297 02:07:51,660 --> 02:07:53,580 and strengthening the Durham community. 298 02:07:54,600 --> 02:07:57,660 And we're asked during the organization of the chapter 299 02:07:57,660 --> 02:08:01,140 saw any level of firm that community service 300 02:08:01,140 --> 02:08:05,580 in genuine sisterhood are the foundational pillars 301 02:08:05,580 --> 02:08:07,180 of Sigma Gamma Robe. 302 02:08:07,400 --> 02:08:10,200 A charge that continues to guide the chapter's mission 303 02:08:10,200 --> 02:08:11,580 and impact. 304 02:08:12,380 --> 02:08:15,500 And we're asked the 11 charter members established 305 02:08:15,500 --> 02:08:21,980 a lasting legacy of leadership, collaboration, and service that has positively influenced 306 02:08:21,980 --> 02:08:26,520 generation of youth, families, and residents throughout Durham County. 307 02:08:27,180 --> 02:08:30,080 And we're asked for 75 years. 308 02:08:30,480 --> 02:08:36,600 The Beta Pie Sigma Durham Alumni Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated has remained 309 02:08:36,600 --> 02:08:43,100 committed to the advancing education, youth development, civic engagement, and community 310 02:08:43,100 --> 02:08:49,160 service through impactful programs, mentorship initiative, scholarships, and partnerships 311 02:08:49,160 --> 02:08:58,440 serving, Durham County and Orange County, and whereas April 13th, 2026, marks the 75th 312 02:08:58,440 --> 02:09:05,280 charter day of the Beta Pie Sigma, Durham Alumni Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rose sorority Incorporated, 313 02:09:05,540 --> 02:09:11,740 representing a significant milestone in its history of service, leadership, and community 314 02:09:11,740 --> 02:09:17,720 empowerment. And whereas the Durham County Board of Commissioners recognizes the 315 02:09:17,720 --> 02:09:23,680 Beta Pi Sigma Durham Alumni Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rose sorority Incorporated for its 316 02:09:23,680 --> 02:09:29,440 unwavering commitment to uplifting youth, strengthening families and enhancing the quality 317 02:09:29,440 --> 02:09:36,960 of life for residents throughout the community since its establishment in 1951. Now, therefore, 318 02:09:36,960 --> 02:09:42,620 be it resolved that the Durham County Board of Commissioners hereby commins and honors the 319 02:09:42,620 --> 02:09:49,240 beta-pi Sigma, Durham Alumni Chapter of Sigma Gamma Real Sorority Incorporated on the occasion 320 02:09:49,240 --> 02:09:56,140 of its 75th Charter Day and Expressive sincere appreciation for its longstanding service, 321 02:09:56,140 --> 02:09:59,800 leadership and positive impact within Durham County. 322 02:10:00,000 --> 02:10:19,800 And beyond. Be it further resolved that the Durham County Board of Commissioners joined and celebrating this historic milestone, and encourages all residents to recognize and support the continued mission and community work of the Beta Pi Sigma alumni chapter of Sigma Gamma Rowe sorority Incorporated. 323 02:10:19,800 --> 02:10:27,100 This, the 13th day of April, 2026, signed Dr. Mike Lee chair, 324 02:10:27,380 --> 02:10:32,700 Nitto Long, Vice Chair, Michelle Burton, Commissioner, Wendy Jacobs, Commissioner, 325 02:10:33,140 --> 02:10:35,880 and Stephen Valentine Commissioner. Congratulations. 326 02:10:55,110 --> 02:10:59,850 And I'm going to ask that the vast list president of our chapter, 327 02:10:59,850 --> 02:11:04,490 conditioning night comes to speak a few words along with our area three coordinator 328 02:11:04,490 --> 02:11:05,770 Janelle Curry. 329 02:11:09,460 --> 02:11:13,780 Good evening chair, Dr. Lee, Vice Chair, Alon, Commissioners Burton 330 02:11:13,780 --> 02:11:20,080 Valentine and Jacobs. I am Knie Shmikinzi, the Baselist President of the Beta Paisigma 331 02:11:20,080 --> 02:11:25,220 Durham Alumni Chapter of Sigma Gamma Ross Awarding Incorporated, serving Durham and Orange 332 02:11:25,220 --> 02:11:31,260 Counties and advisors to the undergraduate chapters, lamb to sigh at UNC Chapel Hill. 333 02:11:31,260 --> 02:11:36,680 Omokran knew at Duke University and Beta Omokran at North Carolina's Century University. 334 02:11:37,720 --> 02:11:41,960 Sipping Emerald Swording Incorporated was founded on November 12, 1922 335 02:11:41,960 --> 02:11:45,440 on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. 336 02:11:45,920 --> 02:11:51,040 In 29 years later, the Beta Pi Sigma chapter was chartered in Durham, North Carolina 337 02:11:51,040 --> 02:11:56,900 on this day, 75 years ago, April 13, 1951. 338 02:11:56,900 --> 02:12:04,020 I'd like to honor our 11 charter members, Isabella and Harden, Dorothy McAllister, 339 02:12:04,800 --> 02:12:14,380 Mabel Watson, Willie B. Badcher, Naviar Coward, Viola E. Pendle, Naomi Morgan, Georgia D. 340 02:12:14,480 --> 02:12:22,440 Witton, Louise Yorz, Minnie W. Gilmer, Bessie E. McLearn, chartered on the leadership 341 02:12:22,440 --> 02:12:26,360 of Thor and Neville, the regional director at the time. 342 02:12:27,000 --> 02:12:30,300 Their dedication to our sisterhood and vision for our chapter 343 02:12:30,300 --> 02:12:33,400 has paved the way for us to serve Durham and Orange counties 344 02:12:33,400 --> 02:12:36,100 and sisterhood, scholarship, and service today. 345 02:12:37,080 --> 02:12:38,420 Thank you to the Durham County Commission 346 02:12:38,420 --> 02:12:41,540 for the recognition of our 75th charter and diversity 347 02:12:41,540 --> 02:12:44,820 on behalf of the Badepie Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rose 348 02:12:44,820 --> 02:12:45,720 Awarding Incorporated. 349 02:12:53,800 --> 02:12:54,640 Good evening, everyone. 350 02:12:54,720 --> 02:12:57,220 I'm Dr. General Kerry, the area three coordinator 351 02:12:57,220 --> 02:12:59,980 for the Northeast and Region of Sigma Gamma Rose Awarding Incorporated. 352 02:12:59,980 --> 02:13:02,240 which covers the great state of North Carolina. 353 02:13:03,040 --> 02:13:05,640 I just want to thank the Durham County Board of Commissioners 354 02:13:05,640 --> 02:13:07,800 for honoring this momentous occasion, 355 02:13:08,300 --> 02:13:09,360 and I would like to personally, 356 02:13:09,600 --> 02:13:12,360 on behalf of the regional board of the Northeastern region, 357 02:13:12,960 --> 02:13:16,140 congratulate Beta-Pasigma on 75 years of notable 358 02:13:16,140 --> 02:13:19,160 and greater impactful service to Durham and Orange County. 359 02:13:20,020 --> 02:13:20,440 Thank you. 360 02:13:20,580 --> 02:13:21,140 All right. 361 02:13:26,350 --> 02:13:28,330 Commissioner Burton, did you want to say something? 362 02:13:28,670 --> 02:13:29,010 Yes. 363 02:13:29,150 --> 02:13:29,950 Anyone else? 364 02:13:29,950 --> 02:13:34,710 And I apologize for I said, McKnight, I'm at McKinsey, so forgive me for that. 365 02:13:35,130 --> 02:13:41,310 Yes, I just want to say this is just a momentous occasion for us to celebrate our 75th 366 02:13:41,310 --> 02:13:47,310 charter anniversary when I pled to sign a gamma row back in the 1990, I chartered the 367 02:13:47,310 --> 02:13:54,270 lambdaside chapter at UNC Chapel Hill, and because I was so inspired by the seven women 368 02:13:54,270 --> 02:13:58,030 who were educators, who were from the Midwest, 369 02:13:58,390 --> 02:14:01,130 and they believed in greater service, greater progress. 370 02:14:01,370 --> 02:14:05,830 And so I am so honored to be a part of the Durham alumni chapter. 371 02:14:06,050 --> 02:14:11,230 I am so honored that we get to celebrate this huge, huge milestone. 372 02:14:11,510 --> 02:14:15,530 And we will continue to be a big impact for Durham County, 373 02:14:15,750 --> 02:14:18,670 serving Durham County, and Orange County, and beyond. 374 02:14:19,330 --> 02:14:21,170 So thank you, Sores, for being here. 375 02:14:21,170 --> 02:14:28,070 have source from other chapters who came to celebrate with us, and this is just a really great 376 02:14:28,070 --> 02:14:28,350 day. 377 02:14:28,630 --> 02:14:29,630 So, thank you. 378 02:14:33,640 --> 02:14:41,260 We're going to take a picture, but I'll say, you know, I went to the real HBCU in Alabama. 379 02:14:42,060 --> 02:14:43,400 Alabama, A&M. 380 02:14:45,240 --> 02:14:52,140 I say that because this young man here, the superintendent of DPS, went to Alabama State. 381 02:14:53,800 --> 02:14:57,560 But on Alabama, and it was campus, the Sigma Gamma Role West. 382 02:15:01,160 --> 02:15:10,720 Sigmund Gimmaro was the sister's order to cap off a sign. I'm a capa, and I have a deep warm place in my heart for the sister's 383 02:15:10,720 --> 02:15:16,500 Sigmund Gimmaro. So I really appreciate you all being here, and I wish you a very hard and 384 02:15:16,500 --> 02:15:25,400 congratulations for your 75 years of your charter. That is a major, major milestone. That is a long 385 02:15:25,400 --> 02:15:32,920 time of service. So congratulations to you all, congratulations to my colleague, Commissioner 386 02:15:32,920 --> 02:15:38,680 Burton. She wears a proud. You can see it in her office everywhere she goes and that's just 387 02:15:38,680 --> 02:15:42,880 very inspiring. So thank you all so much for being here and congratulations. Let's take a 388 02:15:42,880 --> 02:15:43,160 picture. 389 02:15:49,470 --> 02:16:00,690 Thank you, Chair. So as a proud member of Omega sci-fi fraternity incorporated, I want to 390 02:16:00,690 --> 02:16:08,810 five years of excellence to our community here in Durham County and also to our 391 02:16:08,810 --> 02:16:15,050 sister county Orange County. Thank you for what you do all day, every day and 392 02:16:15,050 --> 02:16:19,390 more especially for the example that you set for our young ladies and our 393 02:16:19,390 --> 02:16:21,750 communities. So thank you. 394 02:16:23,800 --> 02:16:24,860 Thank you. 395 02:16:25,860 --> 02:16:31,560 I also wanted to extend congratulations to all of you and to commissioner 396 02:16:31,560 --> 02:16:39,260 burden for this great celebration, 75 years and amazing that today is literally the day 397 02:16:39,720 --> 02:16:46,600 April 13th. That makes it even more special. And thank you for the impact that you 398 02:16:46,600 --> 02:16:55,060 have had on the lives of many young people, young women throughout the years. And we know 399 02:16:55,060 --> 02:16:57,880 how important this work really is. 400 02:16:58,220 --> 02:17:02,440 So I wish you another successful 75 years 401 02:17:02,440 --> 02:17:03,280 into the future. 402 02:17:03,880 --> 02:17:06,080 Thank you. 403 02:17:06,280 --> 02:17:07,120 Vice-chair alum. 404 02:17:08,320 --> 02:17:11,900 I want to echo the comments by my colleagues 405 02:17:11,900 --> 02:17:13,580 on the commission and congratulating 406 02:17:13,580 --> 02:17:16,860 you all on this amazing achievement of 75 years of service. 407 02:17:17,040 --> 02:17:19,640 And thank you for all the ways that many of you joined, 408 02:17:19,700 --> 02:17:21,100 probably, when you were in undergrad, 409 02:17:21,360 --> 02:17:23,280 but to continue that level of service 410 02:17:23,280 --> 02:17:30,440 and sisterhood to make sure that there is a community for everyone who wants to be part of your 411 02:17:30,440 --> 02:17:30,960 sorority. 412 02:17:31,160 --> 02:17:37,580 I also want to recognize our commission colleague, I just whispered her to confirm it, but 413 02:17:37,580 --> 02:17:44,480 that she is actually the first beta pie sigma elected in Durham County's history and 414 02:17:49,660 --> 02:17:50,260 so congratulations 415 02:17:50,260 --> 02:17:55,720 and thank you for serving Durham and Orange County in all the ways that you support our young 416 02:17:55,720 --> 02:17:56,320 women. 417 02:17:56,320 --> 02:17:58,800 but also, you know, our community of all ages. 418 02:17:59,360 --> 02:17:59,540 Thank you. 419 02:20:28,240 --> 02:20:34,900 Yeah, celebrations upon celebrations. All right, next. Our next celebration, our next 420 02:20:34,900 --> 02:20:40,320 proclamation is the week of the young child. I got it right this time. Yeah. 421 02:20:44,610 --> 02:20:46,890 And for we'll 422 02:20:46,890 --> 02:20:54,110 have come up to speak. It's a proclamation. It's going to be unread, but we'll speak about the 423 02:20:54,110 --> 02:20:57,170 week of the child. We'll have someone to speak about. 424 02:21:23,390 --> 02:21:25,770 Good evening, commissioners, county manager, 425 02:21:25,770 --> 02:21:32,230 guests. My name is Billy Anabink. I am the Durham County Early Childhood Coordinator and I want 426 02:21:32,230 --> 02:21:36,910 to thank you for celebrating the week of the young child and for all that you do for young children 427 02:21:36,910 --> 02:21:42,850 in Durham County. I am thrilled to introduce leaders in early childhood in Durham County. Obviously, 428 02:21:43,130 --> 02:21:50,830 we've already seen a lot of excellence on display from some of our young people and so often those 429 02:21:50,830 --> 02:21:55,430 excesses are rooted in their early experiences in life wherever those may take place. 430 02:21:56,050 --> 02:21:57,450 So I would like to introduce. 431 02:21:59,150 --> 02:22:04,010 We have Kathy Collie Robinson from Durham Tech who is helping to educate our early care 432 02:22:04,010 --> 02:22:05,310 and education workforce. 433 02:22:05,830 --> 02:22:10,470 We have key Irish executive director of Durham Partnership for Children, Durham's 434 02:22:10,470 --> 02:22:14,550 Partnership for Children who will celebrate their 30th anniversary this week. 435 02:22:15,330 --> 02:22:18,970 And their board chair, you may know him as our health director. 436 02:22:19,510 --> 02:22:25,150 Dr. Rod Jenkins, and then I also want to welcome Dr. Linda Schappelle, Senior Vice President 437 02:22:25,150 --> 02:22:29,790 early years, and hello to DPS who's also here tonight who are also leading the way in 438 02:22:29,790 --> 02:22:36,370 early care and education through our Durham Pre-K program. Thank you for honoring the week of 439 02:22:36,370 --> 02:22:42,490 the Young Child and for continuing to invest in the experiences and the wellbeing of our youngest 440 02:22:42,490 --> 02:22:44,010 Durham community members. 441 02:22:49,450 --> 02:22:53,410 Of course you know, I want to say one thing. I just want to say that 442 02:22:53,410 --> 02:22:58,370 a little late for our youngest children to be here but she can imagine the room, the room 443 02:22:58,370 --> 02:23:04,450 filled with our youngest children and truly the way that Durham has completely invested in our 444 02:23:04,450 --> 02:23:11,670 young children. It's really planning those seeds for future success and some of us obviously have 445 02:23:11,670 --> 02:23:18,450 spent our careers and it's really trying to support children and it's really very gratifying to live 446 02:23:18,450 --> 02:23:22,090 the community that has made such a huge local investment. 447 02:23:22,730 --> 02:23:23,950 So thank you. 448 02:23:27,360 --> 02:23:27,640 Thank you. 449 02:23:29,100 --> 02:23:29,820 Thank you. 450 02:23:30,740 --> 02:23:37,860 I just want to say thank you to all of you for the work that you do to support investments 451 02:23:38,640 --> 02:23:46,020 in the wellbeing and the opportunity and possibility of all of our young children or to thrive 452 02:23:46,020 --> 02:23:46,780 and ride. 453 02:23:46,820 --> 02:23:49,020 Thank you for serving on this board. 454 02:23:49,020 --> 02:23:58,340 In addition to the work important work that you do every day, I am really proud that Durham County is 455 02:23:58,340 --> 02:24:04,860 considers investing in our children and investing as early as possible as a priority. 456 02:24:05,140 --> 02:24:10,780 I just came back last night from spending five days with my three-month-old granddaughter. 457 02:24:10,780 --> 02:24:20,100 And spending time with a baby reminds you of how much possibility and their opportunity 458 02:24:20,100 --> 02:24:27,940 there is for every single child, every child, and how much is happening in the first 459 02:24:27,940 --> 02:24:38,560 years related to brain development and strong emotional, social ties with adults and their 460 02:24:38,560 --> 02:24:47,340 and the importance of having well-trained and loving caregivers and educators in those 461 02:24:47,340 --> 02:24:48,080 early years. 462 02:24:48,380 --> 02:24:55,400 So thank you because all of you help us to carry out the work that we say that we want 463 02:24:55,400 --> 02:24:56,120 to do. 464 02:24:56,560 --> 02:24:59,960 It's we have to rely on all of you the ones who are. 465 02:25:00,000 --> 02:25:05,120 We are the experts and the ones who are actually delivering the programs and services. 466 02:25:05,560 --> 02:25:10,740 So thank you for being in partnership with us and celebrating all of our children. 467 02:25:11,260 --> 02:25:12,200 Thank you. 468 02:25:12,220 --> 02:25:13,820 Vice Chair, Vice Chair Alon. 469 02:25:14,820 --> 02:25:15,280 Thank you. 470 02:25:15,580 --> 02:25:21,300 I go and thank you all for the work you do. Obviously, I'm a little biased as a mom of two little. 471 02:25:22,460 --> 02:25:29,220 Almost two year old next month and a three and a half year old that the work that you all are doing is to make sure that they have 472 02:25:29,220 --> 02:25:35,620 of every opportunity available to them as they grow up here in the community and for every child 473 02:25:36,070 --> 02:25:41,660 no matter where they were born, what zip code here in Durham, what they're socioeconomic 474 02:25:41,660 --> 02:25:46,980 status, race, ethnicity, immigration, statuses that they are welcome and are able to thrive. 475 02:25:47,160 --> 02:25:53,100 So thank you all so much for that work and also for not just the work of for our children, 476 02:25:53,260 --> 02:25:55,760 but also for the caretakers of our children. 477 02:25:55,760 --> 02:25:58,820 because, you know, you gotta have two littles. 478 02:25:58,960 --> 02:26:02,440 I'm like, I have so, such a deep amount of respect and admiration 479 02:26:03,240 --> 02:26:07,920 for daycare workers, educators who have like 30 480 02:26:07,920 --> 02:26:10,360 of these little ones in their rooms at a time 481 02:26:10,360 --> 02:26:13,120 in the amount of grace and patience and love 482 02:26:13,120 --> 02:26:14,080 that it takes to be. 483 02:26:14,180 --> 02:26:16,520 So thank you for nurturing the next generation 484 02:26:16,520 --> 02:26:19,840 of caretakers so that our children have folks 485 02:26:19,840 --> 02:26:22,840 who love them and will educate them in every space 486 02:26:22,840 --> 02:26:23,460 that they're in. 487 02:26:23,460 --> 02:26:24,560 Thank you. 488 02:26:25,280 --> 02:26:31,700 Commissioner Valentine. Yes, so thank you for standing in the gap for our children 489 02:26:31,700 --> 02:26:36,660 here this evening. It would have been nice to fill the chamber with a bunch of young 490 02:26:36,660 --> 02:26:45,300 people. Yes, little people. Yes. It also makes me proud and I'll speak directly to my colleagues, 491 02:26:45,980 --> 02:26:52,540 the ones who were serving before I arrived in making a commitment to our young people in this community. 492 02:26:53,540 --> 02:26:59,520 That was one of the reasons that I ran for this office to make a commitment to the young people in our community. 493 02:27:00,200 --> 02:27:08,700 And so thank you for planning that C and to those who joined the board at the same time that I did that we joined that effort 494 02:27:09,220 --> 02:27:11,920 and continued in supporting our children. 495 02:27:12,220 --> 02:27:16,240 And so thank you for the work that you do on behalf of our community. 496 02:27:18,260 --> 02:27:22,640 And I think I'll be able to make it out on Thursday for that 30th anniversary. 497 02:27:23,220 --> 02:27:23,960 Thank you. 498 02:27:26,080 --> 02:27:26,700 Mr. Barton. 499 02:27:27,500 --> 02:27:29,780 Yes, I'm going to be at the event on Thursday. 500 02:27:30,760 --> 02:27:33,980 And I'm just going to do everything my colleagues say. 501 02:27:34,600 --> 02:27:41,260 You know, I work with public education primarily at the elementary school, the majority of my career. 502 02:27:41,460 --> 02:27:47,780 And I know how important it is for us to look out for the well-being children to make sure 503 02:27:47,780 --> 02:27:52,260 They're thriving and they have whatever they need to be successful in this world. 504 02:27:52,600 --> 02:27:55,080 So again, thank you so much for all that you do. 505 02:27:55,540 --> 02:27:59,220 All right. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you. 506 02:28:04,460 --> 02:28:07,820 Okay, and our last proclamation for tonight is a proclamation 507 02:28:08,820 --> 02:28:12,480 electric utility line worker appreciation day. 508 02:28:16,020 --> 02:28:16,620 Okay. 509 02:28:18,760 --> 02:28:19,240 Sarah, 510 02:28:22,500 --> 02:28:23,520 go right ahead. 511 02:28:23,520 --> 02:28:28,380 want to just speak it with is not one that we have read out because it's kind of speak about it. 512 02:28:30,120 --> 02:28:36,780 We need your mic on. Did that do it? Yes. All right. That's totally great because it's long. 513 02:28:37,500 --> 02:28:44,820 So, chairly vice chair alum commissioners and county manager Hager it is so good to be back in this space 514 02:28:45,840 --> 02:28:51,360 because it feels a little bit like home but also with all the ceremonial items this evening 515 02:28:52,840 --> 02:28:59,580 It's sure reinforces all of the good things that are happening in Durham, so thank you so much. 516 02:29:00,200 --> 02:29:05,340 On behalf of the folks at the Durham Operations Center, 517 02:29:05,340 --> 02:29:12,080 thank you so much for recognizing April 18th as Line Worker Appreciation Day. 518 02:29:12,080 --> 02:29:15,140 You'll notice that I am here by myself this evening. 519 02:29:15,140 --> 02:29:20,840 that is because my co-workers, those line workers, work 10 hour shifts and so they are at home 520 02:29:20,840 --> 02:29:29,780 with their families where they need to be right now. And our line workers are the first folks 521 02:29:29,780 --> 02:29:36,060 that a lot of times are the first folks that get to a space when emergencies happen and the last 522 02:29:36,060 --> 02:29:37,060 to accept a leave. 523 02:29:40,720 --> 02:29:47,820 They're on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They would have loved 524 02:29:47,820 --> 02:29:53,640 to have been here. But again, they're with their families. Thank you so much for acknowledging 525 02:29:53,640 --> 02:29:59,700 them and their hard work and dedication to powering our daily lives. So thank you so much for being here. 526 02:30:00,050 --> 02:30:17,140 Thank you. And I'll open up the comments, but I will say when storms are lining up and coming, you see line workers preparing and staging. 527 02:30:17,140 --> 02:30:21,440 They run towards the storm, out in the open. 528 02:30:22,660 --> 02:30:26,580 I have an uncle, he used to work for Alabama Power. 529 02:30:27,160 --> 02:30:29,840 And he was a lion worker for like 40 years. 530 02:30:30,340 --> 02:30:33,100 And he said he loved going out in the storms, 531 02:30:33,680 --> 02:30:36,640 getting people, getting people's power back on. 532 02:30:36,760 --> 02:30:37,640 That's what he liked. 533 02:30:37,780 --> 02:30:41,940 He liked climbing up the poles and fixing it and all that kind of thing. 534 02:30:42,240 --> 02:30:44,760 That is important for the way we live today. 535 02:30:44,760 --> 02:30:53,620 Because when our power goes out, sometimes internet goes out, that is really tough for people 536 02:30:53,620 --> 02:31:00,380 with teenagers and kids, even adults, but when the power goes out, everything stops. 537 02:31:01,700 --> 02:31:05,440 And everyone wants to know when it's going to come back on and it's those line workers 538 02:31:05,960 --> 02:31:10,880 who are out there working through the rain, through the snow, the sleet, 539 02:31:13,360 --> 02:31:14,220 and all of that 540 02:31:14,220 --> 02:31:20,260 to get it back up, and so that appreciation is not missed on me because I appreciate them 541 02:31:20,260 --> 02:31:30,000 every time, I think we had a hurricane coming and we had people coming down, saw them 542 02:31:30,000 --> 02:31:36,280 at, saw a group of them at, it's a southern thing, they were eating, it was at lunch. 543 02:31:36,960 --> 02:31:40,220 Not when shook, every single one there had to be about 100 of them and I went and shook 544 02:31:40,220 --> 02:31:47,400 everyone's hand. Some of them from Illinois, some of them from other states, but that's what they do, 545 02:31:47,680 --> 02:31:53,900 they come to help, and those who are here work diligently. So thank you to those who may be 546 02:31:53,900 --> 02:32:00,400 listening, but line workers deeply appreciated. Anybody anyone else, commissioning to take it. 547 02:32:00,800 --> 02:32:06,960 Thank you so much for bringing us this proclamation and the opportunity to celebrate these critical 548 02:32:06,960 --> 02:32:16,320 frontline workers. I just had a question related to previously, there was a program at 549 02:32:16,320 --> 02:32:22,440 Durham Tech, a training program program, do we still have that program? We do and we had 550 02:32:22,440 --> 02:32:30,760 a graduation three weeks ago and there will be another one in the next few months, so it is alive 551 02:32:30,760 --> 02:32:31,460 and it's thriving. 552 02:32:32,660 --> 02:32:37,280 And just, is it, are you all still needing 553 02:32:38,120 --> 02:32:41,020 line workers to assist in an area? 554 02:32:41,020 --> 02:32:41,700 Yes, indeed. 555 02:32:41,700 --> 02:32:42,500 Okay, well, I did. 556 02:32:43,140 --> 02:32:43,260 Okay. 557 02:32:43,600 --> 02:32:48,380 Almost more than ever, as our population is growing, 558 02:32:49,020 --> 02:32:52,100 the demands are growing, and so we need, 559 02:32:52,100 --> 02:32:53,540 we need as much as we can get. 560 02:32:54,080 --> 02:32:55,820 So, yeah, they're on a wonderful partner. 561 02:32:56,600 --> 02:32:59,760 Well, any information you do that you might know 562 02:32:59,760 --> 02:33:24,000 about the program, if you could share that right now, because I just think this is, it's a great job opportunity for people in our community to have an excellent job, a meaningful job, and it is such an important job for people in our community, and I think a lot of people don't know that we have a great training program at Durham Tech, so maybe you could just talk a little bit. 563 02:33:24,000 --> 02:33:27,760 So it's a certification program at Durham Tech. 564 02:33:29,200 --> 02:33:35,580 No, you just have to have high school, no college, no college needed. 565 02:33:36,600 --> 02:33:42,640 Go over to Durham Tech, go online and they'll have an electric line worker certification program. 566 02:33:43,840 --> 02:33:47,020 Duke Energy funds a lot of that program. 567 02:33:48,000 --> 02:33:51,300 And they have a great ceremony afterwards. 568 02:33:51,300 --> 02:33:57,560 and some of our directors come over and actually give the speech, I guess, the commencement 569 02:33:57,560 --> 02:33:58,100 speech. 570 02:33:58,660 --> 02:34:02,360 It's a great idea to, it's a great way to get looped in. 571 02:34:02,620 --> 02:34:03,680 Thank you for bringing that up. 572 02:34:03,780 --> 02:34:04,340 I appreciate it. 573 02:34:04,340 --> 02:34:05,260 Thank you. 574 02:34:06,700 --> 02:34:08,060 All right. 575 02:34:08,080 --> 02:34:09,020 Come up. 576 02:34:09,200 --> 02:34:09,660 Vice here alone. 577 02:34:10,400 --> 02:34:10,480 Yes. 578 02:34:10,780 --> 02:34:16,480 Anna also, I'm in to say, thank you so much for bringing this resolution to us, but also, thank 579 02:34:16,480 --> 02:34:22,180 you to all of the linemen, for Duke Energy and all of the work that they do not just in 580 02:34:22,180 --> 02:34:28,880 times of disaster, but also the constant training that they have to do every day to modernize 581 02:34:28,880 --> 02:34:33,800 our technology with all of the shifts and new technology that's coming in of making our 582 02:34:33,800 --> 02:34:40,140 electricity more renewable. That's also the work that's reliant on our linemen that if we 583 02:34:40,140 --> 02:34:45,940 want to go solar, if we want to have different energy sources, our linemen need have to go through 584 02:34:45,940 --> 02:34:50,180 rigorous continuous training, as well as the dangerous work of just 585 02:34:50,940 --> 02:34:51,580 linemen ship. 586 02:34:52,860 --> 02:34:56,620 And to echo Commissioner Jacob's comments of also, I know, 587 02:34:56,720 --> 02:34:58,740 Durham Tech and Duke Energy SF program, but also 588 02:34:58,740 --> 02:34:59,960 recognizing them. 589 02:35:00,000 --> 02:35:23,960 Amazing work of, you know, the labor movement of IBEW that represents most, if not all, lineman for Duke energy and the ways that they also have paid apprenticeship programs as well for folks who are looking to get into the lineman field and provide representation and support our lineman workers through a strong union as well. 590 02:35:23,960 --> 02:35:33,280 coming to serve Valentine. Oh yes thank you chair. Sarah Stevens. Welcome back to the 591 02:35:33,280 --> 02:35:40,980 county. Thanks. Thank you to you and also to our partners at Duke Energy. I'll be 592 02:35:40,980 --> 02:35:48,160 remiss if I take a moment to appreciate my mother's brother who served many years 593 02:35:48,160 --> 02:35:56,200 to Duke Power and then later Duke Energy on that line and so our family knows this 594 02:35:56,200 --> 02:36:02,440 type of work for a hand and so he was able to carve out quite a good living for himself 595 02:36:02,440 --> 02:36:09,380 working for Duke Power and Duke Energy and so thank you for everyone who's engaged in this 596 02:36:09,380 --> 02:36:14,120 work. Thank you. All right. Thank you very much. 597 02:36:16,270 --> 02:36:19,270 All right. Now, that is the end of our 598 02:36:19,950 --> 02:36:24,650 celebrate celebratory items. Next item on our agenda is consent agenda. 599 02:36:30,150 --> 02:36:30,510 Is items 600 02:36:30,510 --> 02:36:39,950 have been kind of been reviewed in our work session and forward. And we will need motion to 601 02:36:40,810 --> 02:36:44,490 I'd prefer approval to set agenda second. 602 02:36:45,470 --> 02:36:48,310 It's been moving probably second that we approve the consent agenda. 603 02:36:49,830 --> 02:36:50,450 Any discussion? 604 02:36:53,010 --> 02:36:53,330 All in favour? 605 02:36:53,970 --> 02:36:54,590 Aye. 606 02:36:54,750 --> 02:36:55,550 All the polls please. 607 02:36:55,810 --> 02:36:57,030 Just the same sign. 608 02:36:57,450 --> 02:36:58,170 Passes unanimously. 609 02:36:58,470 --> 02:37:00,230 The consent agenda passage unanimously. 610 02:37:01,310 --> 02:37:06,230 Next item on our agenda is the other business. 611 02:37:09,090 --> 02:37:09,670 Go over that. 612 02:37:09,670 --> 02:37:17,790 Okay. Good evening, commissioners. The first item tonight is an adoption of a resolution 613 02:37:17,790 --> 02:37:26,350 making findings affect and authorizing the LGC application, introduction of bond order, 614 02:37:26,930 --> 02:37:34,550 and the adoption resolution calling for public hearing not to exceed $240 million of general 615 02:37:34,550 --> 02:37:47,570 obligation refunding bonds for series 2026B. And so we will need the board to review 616 02:37:48,490 --> 02:37:57,190 the actions and move forward with this technical step. We do have with us our 617 02:37:57,190 --> 02:38:05,390 Assistant CFO, Joe Fatima, who is here, and we also have our bond council, Carlos Mazzano, 618 02:38:06,670 --> 02:38:10,190 and he's a partner with Parker Poe. 619 02:38:10,190 --> 02:38:12,330 Thank you both for being here. 620 02:38:13,650 --> 02:38:18,390 And we would entertain the board moving forward with those steps. 621 02:38:18,390 --> 02:38:27,730 we will have a public hearing on the 27th and procedurally the first step is that you have to 622 02:38:27,730 --> 02:38:33,310 make an application. And staff have been working on this probably for the last several months. 623 02:38:33,350 --> 02:38:39,950 It's a very detailed process that happens between a jurisdiction and the local government 624 02:38:39,950 --> 02:38:43,470 commission and we have our financial advisor, 625 02:38:45,050 --> 02:38:47,730 deck associates, and y'all remember them. 626 02:38:47,790 --> 02:38:49,090 We have our bond council. 627 02:38:49,410 --> 02:38:51,270 We also have the underwriters. 628 02:38:51,610 --> 02:38:55,170 It's a very large group because it's a very large action. 629 02:38:55,670 --> 02:38:58,910 And so we are grateful for the board's commitment 630 02:38:58,910 --> 02:39:03,570 over the years to ensure that we have a financial 631 02:39:03,570 --> 02:39:05,590 position that we are hopeful. 632 02:39:05,910 --> 02:39:08,510 We are favorable in the market. 633 02:39:08,510 --> 02:39:15,370 and we should be. So this step will happen over this process will happen over a couple of months 634 02:39:15,370 --> 02:39:22,310 and we'll come back and so with that I'll turn it back over to you chair for the next steps. 635 02:39:23,070 --> 02:39:30,030 Okay, so we have a resolution entitled. Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the County 636 02:39:30,030 --> 02:39:36,570 of Durham, North Carolina, making certain statements a fact concerning proposed bond issue 637 02:39:36,570 --> 02:39:44,550 is before the board for consideration, making certain findings related to the proposed issuance 638 02:39:44,550 --> 02:39:50,510 of general obligation refunding bonds. Is there a motion to adopt the resolution? 639 02:39:51,970 --> 02:39:52,190 Chair, 640 02:39:55,900 --> 02:39:57,860 Chair, I move that the resolution be adopted. 641 02:39:59,180 --> 02:39:59,960 I thank you in the motion. 642 02:40:00,660 --> 02:40:12,740 Is there any discussion on the motion? Hearing none? All in favor say aye. Aye. All opposed? Please use the same sign. Pass it unanimously. 643 02:40:14,000 --> 02:40:26,860 I'd like to introduce a bond order entitled bond order, authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $240 million general obligation, refunding bonds of the county of Durham, North Carolina. 644 02:40:26,860 --> 02:40:56,840 The bonds will refund all or a portion of the county's general obligation public, improvement bonds series 20, 14, general obligation, refunding bonds series series, 20, 16, and general obligation bond series 20, 23, 8, copies of the bond order are available in your agenda packet and the complete form of bond order will be written upon the minutes of this year. 645 02:40:56,840 --> 02:41:02,140 meeting as having been introduced in accordance with the North Carolina General Statutes. 646 02:41:03,180 --> 02:41:09,640 A resolution entitled, Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Durham, 647 02:41:09,680 --> 02:41:15,720 North Carolina, Colin, a public hearing on the bond order, direct publication of notice, 648 02:41:16,200 --> 02:41:23,440 a sad public hearing, and filing a debt statement of a debt statement and a statement of disclosure 649 02:41:23,440 --> 02:41:26,940 is before the board for consideration. 650 02:41:27,620 --> 02:41:36,900 The resolution calls a public hearing on the bond order to be held at the April 27 board meeting. 651 02:41:37,500 --> 02:41:39,520 Is there a motion to adopt the resolution? 652 02:41:40,460 --> 02:41:44,580 I believe that the resolution is adopted a second of the motion. 653 02:41:45,680 --> 02:41:46,820 Is there any discussion? 654 02:41:47,940 --> 02:41:48,520 Hearing none. 655 02:41:48,640 --> 02:41:49,600 All in favor say aye. 656 02:41:49,900 --> 02:41:50,180 Aye. 657 02:41:50,500 --> 02:41:51,340 All opposed, please. 658 02:41:51,340 --> 02:41:54,400 is the same sign. The resolution is adopted. 659 02:41:59,050 --> 02:42:00,390 Thank you. 660 02:42:01,290 --> 02:42:02,630 And the next item on our agenda. 661 02:42:07,950 --> 02:42:10,730 Next item on our agenda is a resolution 662 02:42:11,530 --> 02:42:15,190 opposing modifications to the county property tax authority. 663 02:42:16,810 --> 02:42:19,230 We have a resolution with us. 664 02:42:22,680 --> 02:42:24,920 We have designated speakers for different 665 02:42:24,920 --> 02:42:33,760 parts and we will read it and approve it. 666 02:42:35,080 --> 02:42:39,320 So whereas county governments are constitutionally and statutorily 667 02:42:39,320 --> 02:42:43,660 charged by providing essential public services, including, but not limited to public 668 02:42:43,660 --> 02:42:48,900 safety, emergency response, education, infrastructure, public health, and social services. 669 02:42:53,820 --> 02:43:10,760 And we're at property taxes cost two day primary, stable and locally controlled source of revenue, necessary to fund these essential county services and to be both ongoing operational needs and long term capital obligations and. 670 02:43:10,760 --> 02:43:29,960 Whereas the authority to levee, assess and adjust property taxes allows county governments to respond responsibly to changing economic conditions, population growth, service demands, emergencies and state and federal mandates. 671 02:43:29,960 --> 02:43:38,760 And whereas counties follow transparent procedures prior to any tax changes by presenting 672 02:43:38,760 --> 02:43:46,040 annual budgets on a strict schedule hosting open meetings for citizen input and questions 673 02:43:46,390 --> 02:43:54,920 and submitting public bonds for voter consideration and whereas proposals to modify limit 674 02:43:54,920 --> 02:44:02,600 cap, freeze, or otherwise restrict county, tax authority, whether through constitutional amendment, 675 02:44:03,120 --> 02:44:10,620 statutory change, or administrative action, may reduce local flexibility, undermine fiscal 676 02:44:10,620 --> 02:44:17,800 stability and shift costs to less stable revenue sources, and whereas such modifications 677 02:44:17,800 --> 02:44:25,600 regulations, may result in unintended consequences, including service reductions, delayed infrastructure 678 02:44:25,600 --> 02:44:30,720 investment, increased fees, and inequitable impacts on residents. 679 02:44:31,960 --> 02:44:36,240 And whereas county governments are best positioned to balance fiscal responsibility 680 02:44:36,650 --> 02:44:42,160 with service delivery, accountability and responsiveness to local needs through transparent 681 02:44:42,160 --> 02:44:47,120 budgeting and elected representation, and now therefore be a result that the Durham County 682 02:44:47,120 --> 02:44:52,180 Court of Commissioners supports the current property tax authority in North Carolina, which enables 683 02:44:52,180 --> 02:44:57,980 counties to manage property tax rates within established tax-tory limits and be it further 684 02:44:57,980 --> 02:44:59,860 resolved that the Durham County Board. 685 02:45:00,000 --> 02:45:15,560 Commissioners formally apposes any constitutional amendment that would restrict cap, restrict, cap, reduce, or otherwise limit county property tax authority adopted this, the 13th day of April, 2026. 686 02:45:16,960 --> 02:45:21,600 Now we need to vote for the adoption. Need a motion to adopt. 687 02:45:21,600 --> 02:45:28,940 I move for adoption of the resolution of the Durham County Board of Commissioners opposing 688 02:45:28,940 --> 02:45:33,600 modifications to county property tax authority. 689 02:45:34,380 --> 02:45:34,420 Second. 690 02:45:34,720 --> 02:45:40,160 Our resolution has been moved for adoption and probably seconded. 691 02:45:40,160 --> 02:45:41,140 Any further discussion? 692 02:45:42,480 --> 02:45:43,480 All of the papers I have? 693 02:45:44,340 --> 02:45:46,540 All of the polls please use the same time. 694 02:45:47,440 --> 02:45:49,140 Motion passes unanimously. 695 02:45:49,140 --> 02:45:55,710 There were no items pulled from the consent agenda, did you want to say something? 696 02:45:56,910 --> 02:46:02,950 Commissioners I just wanted to acknowledge a couple of folks in some of the backup details 697 02:46:02,950 --> 02:46:09,090 that you have in front of you. Our budget and management services director Keith Lane, 698 02:46:09,490 --> 02:46:15,250 Kiar Dole, our tax administrator as well as Dwayne Branson, also sort of weighed in and how we 699 02:46:15,250 --> 02:46:22,130 thought about information to help the public understand what we do with the dollars and how they're 700 02:46:22,130 --> 02:46:29,830 used. Over the past year plus, especially with our reevaluation process, we've had over 701 02:46:29,830 --> 02:46:45,230 60 community conversations about property taxes, how they're set, and also with the 702 02:46:45,230 --> 02:46:53,650 We have online ways that we share, but also a series of community conversations have also occurred. 703 02:46:54,210 --> 02:47:01,590 So I do, in this moment, want to make sure that our residents are aware of ways that we try to remain transparent. 704 02:47:01,950 --> 02:47:05,010 We want to hear from you, especially in a budget season. 705 02:47:05,230 --> 02:47:10,750 We've had a portal available for you to give us your thoughts about what should be in the budget. 706 02:47:10,750 --> 02:47:20,130 And in this season, with shifts and revenues, whether it's at the federal or state level or even locally because of the economy, 707 02:47:20,750 --> 02:47:28,170 also what are the priorities that we should continue as we navigate sometimes declined resources. 708 02:47:28,850 --> 02:47:35,550 So, just wanted to bring that to the board's attention, please let us know with the supplemental documents if changes are needed. 709 02:47:35,550 --> 02:47:41,850 and thank you for your support as we've tried to make sure we are transparent in our communications. 710 02:47:42,210 --> 02:47:48,330 Commissioner Berter? Yes, I just want to say thank you, um, manager Hager for that that I just 711 02:47:48,330 --> 02:47:54,810 want to say that I met with a resident recently about a week ago and they were telling me how they 712 02:47:54,810 --> 02:48:01,870 really like how on the tax bill where we have shown where the money is being appropriated that they 713 02:48:01,870 --> 02:48:07,430 appreciate seeing that knowing where their property tax dollars sells. 714 02:48:07,610 --> 02:48:11,730 I just wanted to put that out there to say thank you for doing that because it's really 715 02:48:11,730 --> 02:48:20,710 a resident's do pay attention. So thank you. All right. Thank you. I want to thank the 716 02:48:20,710 --> 02:48:28,770 county manager and staff for getting this resolution on our gender so quickly. Last Thursday 717 02:48:28,770 --> 02:48:58,350 I believe it was, there was a called meeting with all 100 counties of North Carolina by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners and a number of our staff and commissioners were in the meeting and we are working together across the state, all 100 counties and we were encouraged for everyone to adopt and pass this resolution. 718 02:48:58,770 --> 02:49:04,850 as quickly as possible, and so I'm proud and glad that we were able to do that as a 719 02:49:04,850 --> 02:49:05,090 board. 720 02:49:05,150 --> 02:49:14,750 I also want to acknowledge this one pageer that we received, which highlights that 70% 721 02:49:14,750 --> 02:49:23,810 of our Durham County property tax revenue is spent directly on education, public safety, 722 02:49:23,810 --> 02:49:30,590 and health and human services that are taking care of residents and providing a lot of 723 02:49:30,590 --> 02:49:43,490 times what are mandated state and federal services and also that only about 18% of Durham 724 02:49:43,490 --> 02:49:50,590 County's revenues come from outside sources, meaning possible state or federal funding. 725 02:49:50,590 --> 02:49:59,970 So, we are really dependent to provide all of the services on we are dependent on property and sales. 726 02:50:00,000 --> 02:50:06,420 official text. Revenues. In order to have EMS show up to have our sheriff 727 02:50:06,420 --> 02:50:12,200 show up when people call. Also, now I'm one one. And also, to fund things like our school. 728 02:50:12,300 --> 02:50:17,280 So I appreciate that. So long as, as well as the other information we just got 729 02:50:17,280 --> 02:50:27,680 tonight. Thank you to our staff, showing that Durham County's property tax rate is the 730 02:50:27,680 --> 02:50:34,060 significant fact for people to also know. Thank you. 731 02:50:34,080 --> 02:50:41,920 All right. Thank you. Okay. Next item on our agenda. Since there are none that were pulled, 732 02:50:41,920 --> 02:50:47,680 there were no items pulled from the consent agenda. Next item is our closed session for all 733 02:50:47,680 --> 02:50:51,440 except the motion we go in the closed session for the reason stated on the agenda. 734 02:50:52,180 --> 02:50:53,620 So move second. 735 02:50:53,700 --> 02:50:57,480 As we move in probably second and we go on a closed session for the reason to study on the agenda. 736 02:50:57,980 --> 02:50:59,120 All in favor say aye. 737 02:50:59,120 --> 02:50:59,480 Aye. 738 02:50:59,600 --> 02:51:01,440 All opposed, please use the same sign. 739 02:51:01,880 --> 02:51:02,940 We are now in closed session. 740 03:10:01,870 --> 03:10:12,690 All right, we were back in open session. We had a close session. Guidance was given to staff, but no action was taken. 741 03:10:14,910 --> 03:10:16,210 All except the motion to adjourn. 742 03:10:16,490 --> 03:10:17,590 So moved, second. 743 03:10:17,770 --> 03:10:20,550 As we move in probably the second and we adjourn, all in favor say aye. 744 03:10:21,310 --> 03:10:26,710 All opposed, please use the same sign. Passage unanimously. We are adjourned. Thank you all.