BOCC to hold June 23^rd Closed Session at 6:00 p.m.

Purpose: 

To establish, or to instruct the public body's staff or negotiating agents concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf of the public body in negotiating (i) the price and other material terms of a contract or proposed contract for the acquisition of real property by purchase, option, exchange, or lease; or (ii) the amount of compensation and other material terms of an employment contract or proposed employment contract; pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5).

BOCC to hold June 23^rd Regular Session at 7:00 p.m.

The Durham Board of County Commissioner (BOCC) will hold a Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025. Meetings are held inside the Commissioners’ Chambers, located on the second floor of the Administration I Building at 200 E. Main St.

Residents may attend in person, via Zoom, or watch live online and on DTN. The public is welcome to attend Board meetings. There is no sign-up sheet or request form to attend meetings, however, it is important to note that there are limited seating options. The Board now employs a hybrid option for staff and residents who wish to join the meeting virtually via Zoom, making it possible for those who cannot make it to downtown Durham to participate. 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.

The information for joining the meeting virtually is as follows: 

• Online link to join Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87540550348 or https://bit.ly/DCoBOCC031025

• Dial in number: (929) 436-2866
• Meeting ID: 875 4055 0348 Passcode: 614404

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

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.

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 12 p.m. on Sunday, June 22nd.

• 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 mwwallace@dconc.gov. 

Residents Can Access Meetings Live on Durham Television Network and Online

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.