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Boards, Committees and Commissions

The City of Durham has the following 26 boards, committees and commissions in which interested citizens can participate. To apply for a vacancy, citizens need to fill out an application and send it to the Office of the City Clerk. An application is active at the time of vacancy only. For more information on the process, contact the City Clerk's office at (919) 560-4166

Cable TV Advisory Board - Meeting Minutes

The Board advises the City Council on any matters related to cable television service.

The Cable TV Advisory Board is made up of nine members: three are appointed by the City Council. Members serve without compensation and must live within the Corporate City limits. City and County taxes must not reflect any delinquency at the time of submission of the application.

Meeting Time: 3rd Monday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in the City Clerk's Conference Room/2nd Floor/City Hall.

Note: The following members are appointed by the City Council. For County Commissioner appointments, contact Vonda Sessoms, Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners at 560-0025.

Board Members Term Expires
Jamise R. Bell 10/31/08
Warren L. Herndon 10/31/08

City Council Liaison

Mike Woodard
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, NC 27701
(Mayor's Office) 560-4396

Staff Person

Elizabeth Harris
Technology Solutions
560-4122

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Capital Program Advisory Committee

The Committee receives and reviews quarterly updates on the status of funded capital projects and any proposed or approved changes to capital project budgets. Due to the time-sensitive nature of many capital projects, the CPAC may, but would not be required, to review changes prior to presentation to City Council. The committee shall also report to the City Council on a quarterly basis on findings or recommendations regarding the status or budgets of funded capital projects. The CPAC will not participate in selecting or recommending specific capital projects for consideration in the Capital Improvement Plan.

The CPAC consists of nine (9) members who must reside within the corporate city limits. City and County taxes must not reflect any delinquency at the time of submission of the application.

Meeting Time and Place: The 4th Monday of every other month at 11:00 a.m. in the Committee Room located on the 2nd Floor of City Hall.

Board Members Representing Term Expiration
Patrick L. Byker Project Management 3/31/09
Harold L. Chestnut PAC 4 3/31/08
Maryann B. Crea PAC 2 3/31/09
Ronald L. Horvath Engineer 3/31/09
Thomas M. Poole PAC 1 3/31/09
John A. Steer Project Management 3/31/08
Charles D. Watts, Jr. PAC 5 3/31/08
Vacant Financial Mgmt. 3/31/11

Staff Person:

Bertha Johnson, Budget & Management Services Department: 506-4111

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Citizens Advisory Committee

This Committee works to facilitate citizen participation in the planning and implementation of the Durham Community Development Block Grant Program.

The Committee consists of 15 members, 12 of which are appointed by the City Council. Members serve without compensation and must live within the Corporate City limits. City and County taxes must not reflect any delinquency at the time of submission of the application.

Residents are welcomed from existing or proposed areas of the City receiving a significant amount of Community Development Block Grant assistance.

Applications are also welcomed from handicapped persons and persons in the business community and members of interested Civic groups.

Meeting Time:

4th Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Department of Community Development Conference Room/401 Lakewood Avenue.

Note: The following members are appointed by the City Council. For County Commissioner appointments, contact Vonda Sessoms, Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners at 560-0025.

Board Members PAC Term Expiration
Dorcas Bradley PAC 3 6/30/09
Beart Truitt-Braswell PAC 4 6/30/10
Delvin Davis   6/30/09
DeWarren Langley PAC 3 6/30/08
Tommie Renae Wright-Kearney PAC 1 6/30/08
Vacant   6/30/08
Vacant   6/30/09
Vacant   6/30/09
Vacant   6/30/10

City Council Liaison

Howard Clement, III
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, NC 27701 (Council Office) 560-4396

City Staff Person

Larry Jarvis
Dept. of Community Development 560-4570

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Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors

The Bureau is Durham's way to attract and serve visitors (visit their website).

The objective is to create jobs, generate tax revenue and a good business climate.

The Board of Directors hires the chief executive officer responsible for day-to-day operations, approves budgets and marketing plans, sets future direction and vision.

The Bureau consists of eleven members, five of which are appointed by the City Council.

Members serve without compensation and must reside within the Corporate City limits.

Meeting Time:

4th Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau Board Room/101 E. Morgan Street.

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Design District Review Team

The members serve in a advisory capacity to the Development Review Board on the design of developments within the Downtown Design Overlay District and University-College District and on signage in downtown and mixed-use districts. The members will review site plans, elevations, and other development proposal drawings and information for compliance with design guidelines.

The Team consist of eight members, five City of Durham staff and three citizen appointees. Applicants must have design expertise in a field such as architecture, landscape architecture or urban design. Members serve without compensation and must reside within the corporate City limits.

Meeting Time:

The Team meets two Mondays a month in Conference Room A located on the ground floor of City Hall at 2:00 p.m.

Board Members Term Expiration
Joe Jackson 1/31/09

City Staff Person

Sarah Young
City-County Planning Dept.
560-4137

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Durham Area Transit Authority

Powers and duties of the Authority include: to operate public transportation systems; to make plans, surveys, and studies of public transportation systems and to establish and modify the routes, schedules, and fares of any public transportation system.

The appointments to the Authority will be made to ensure that the interests of various segments of the community are adequately represented including, but not limited to the following: elderly, disabled, youths, regular bus riders, businesses, employers, and neighborhood associations.

The Durham Area Transit Authority consists of nine (9) members appointed by the City Council. Members are compensated and must live within the Corporate City limits. City and County taxes must not reflect any delinquency at the time of submission of the application.

Meeting Time:

1st Wednesday of each month at 7:15 p.m. in the Committee Room/2nd Floor/City Hall.

Board Members Membership Term Expiration
Susan L.B. Brooks Regular Member 3/1/11
Rita Gregory Regular Member 3/1/11
Patrick Hannah Regular Member 3/1/09
Christopher Harder Regular Member 3/1/09
Robert A. Olason Regular Member 3/1/11
Bruce Allen Peterson Alternate Member 3/1/09
Michelle Wilson Alternate Member 3/1/09

City Council Liaison

Cora Cole-McFadden
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, NC 27701
(Council Office) 560-4396

City Staff Person

Steve Mancuso
Durham Area Transit Authority
957-7336

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Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The primary purpose of the Commission is to provide advice to the City Council and the Board of County Commissioners on questions relating to bicycle and pedestrian issues.

The commission consists of 15 members with six (6) members appointed by the City Council representing the following constituencies which have an interest and expertise in: Bicycle Commuting, Urban Trails and Greenways, University Students/University Facilities, Transportation Planning/Policy, Recreation/Recreation Business and Inter-Neighborhood Council.

Applicants must reside within the corporate city limits. Property tax listing must be current. City and County taxes must not reflect any delinquency at the time of submission of the application.

Applications may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office located on the second floor of City Hall, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Regular meeting time is 7:00 PM, 3rd Tuesday of each month, City Hall Committee Room. Public is invited

Note: The following members are appointed by the City Council. For County Commissioner appointments, contact Vonda Sessoms, Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners at 560-0025.

Board Members Term Expiration
Alan Dippy 8/31/08
Lilah M. Besser 8/31/10
James H. Dunlop 8/31/09
Henri P. Gavin 8/31/09
John W. Warman, III 8/31/10

City Staff Person

Dale McKeel
Transportation Department - 560-4366

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Durham Board of Adjustment

The Board hears applications for use permits, variances, decide appeals of zoning district boundaries and decide appeals of decisions by the administrative officials interpreting the zoning ordinance.

The Board consists of seven (7) members and three (3) alternates. The Durham City Council appoints four members and one alternate. All must reside within the Corporate City limits. City and County taxes must not reflect any delinquency at the time of submission of the application.

The Board of County Commissioners appoints three members and two alternates of whom at least three must reside outside the City limits.

Applicants must be willing to set aside one day a month to serve. Members are compensated.

Meeting Time:

4th Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. in the Committee Room/2nd Floor/City Hall.

Note: The following members are appointed by the City Council. For County Commissioner appointments, contact Vonda Sessoms, Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners at 560-0025.

Board Members Title Term Expiration
Rebecca M. Winders Regular Member 6/30/10
David J. Neill Regular Member 6/30/09
Lynn A. Andrews Regular Member 6/30/09
Paul Anthony Arena Alternate 6/30/09
Vacant (Mayor's Appointee) Regular Member 12/31/09

City Staff Person

Brenda Crews
City-County Planning Department
560-4137 Ext 216

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Durham City-County Appearance Commission

The purpose of this commission is to enhance and improve the visual quality and aesthetic character of Durham City and County.

The Commission consists of 15 members, seven members appointed by the City Council and eight members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Members shall reside within the jurisdiction of the appointing authority. City and County taxes must not reflect any delinquency at the time of submission of the application.

While encouraging applicants with expertise in aesthetics, attempts shall also be made to assure that the appointments represent a cross section of the community. Members serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses.

Meeting Time:

The Commission meets the third Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room A on the Ground Floor of City Hall.

Note: The following members are appointed by the City Council. For County Commissioner appointments, contact Vonda Sessoms, Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners at 560-0025.

Board Members Term Expiration
Nakira Devon Carter 4/1/09
Shannon Currey 4/1/09
Susan Straw 4/1/10
Kevin Turner 4/1/10
Rebecca Wellborn 4/1/08/
Vacant 4/1/11

City Staff Person

Lisa Miller
City-County Planning Dept.
560-4137 Ext. 27705

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Durham Civic Center Authority

The Authority employs independent contractors, helps determine rates for the use of the facility, helps formulate policies and procedures for the operation and use of the facility, administers, oversees and evaluates the performance of the Management Company and other contractors under the Management Agreement or any other contracts pertaining to operation, management or maintenance of the facility. It also reviews, evaluates and makes recommendations to the governing bodies regarding the Annual Operating Budget and related reports, and authorizes expenditures of funds for operations, repairs, insurance and other costs.

The Authority consists of seven (7) members. Three (3) members are appointed by the City Council. Members serve without compensation and must live within the Corporate City limits. City and County taxes must not reflect any delinquency at the time of submission of the application.

Meeting Time:

3rd Tuesday of each month at 8:00 a.m. in the Durham Marriott at the Civic Center located at 201 Foster Street.

Note: The following members are appointed by the City Council. For County Commissioner appointments, contact Vonda Sessoms, Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners at 560-0025.

Board Members Term Expiration
George E. Stanziale, Jr. 7/31/08
Albernard Bass, Jr. 12/31/07
Robert Sinclair 7/31/10

Contact Person

Rob VanDewoestine
Chair -

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Durham Cultural Master Plan Advisory Board

The Durham Cultural Master Plan Advisory Board consists of is jointly appointed by the Durham City Council and the Durham County Board of Commissioners and reports to both bodies.

The primary purpose of the Board is to advise the City Council and the Board of County Commissioners on matters relating to the implementation of the Durham Cultural Master Plan. The Cultural Master Plan, as approved by the County and City, is designed to advance opportunities for the arts and cultural activities, to increase support for local arts and culture organizations and facilities, to improve educational opportunities in the arts, and to use the arts to advance City and County economic development goals.

The Board meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in Conference Room A located on the Ground Floor of City Hall. Board members also must serve on one of four sub-committees, which also meets monthly. Members serve without compensation and must reside within the corporate City limits.

Note: The following members are appointed by the City Council. For County Commissioner appointments, contact Vonda Sessoms, Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners at 560-0025.

Board Members Term Expiration
Sherry L. Devries 6/30/08
Sylvia Kerckhoff 6/30/08
Tamara Loza 6/30/08
Doug Zinn 6/30/08
Beverly Meek 6/30/08
Vacant 6/30/08

City Staff Person

Peter Coyle
Economic and Employment Development Department
560-4965

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Durham Housing Authority

The Authority is responsible for investigating into living, dwelling and housing conditions and into the means and methods of improving such conditions; determines where unsafe, or insanitary dwelling or housing conditions exists; studies and makes recommendations concerning the plan of the City in relation to the problem of clearing, replanning and reconstruction of areas in which unsafe or insanitary dwelling or housing conditions exist, and provides dwelling accommodations for persons of low income.

The Authority consists of seven (7) members appointed by the City Council. Members serve without compensation and must live within the Corporate City limits. City and County taxes must not reflect any delinquency at the time of submission of the application.

Meeting Time:

4th Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Durham Housing Authority located at 330 E. Main Street.

Board Members Position Term Expiration
Paige Farrington   9/28/10
Thomas M. Niemann Mayor's Appointee 9/28/07
George K. Quick   9/28/10
John S. Ramsey, Jr.   9/28/09
Issac A. Robinson   9/28/08
Barbara Loftin   9/28/12
Vacant   9/28/11

City Council Liaison

Howard Clement, III
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, NC 27701 (Council Office) 560-4396
(W) 682-5211

City Staff Person

Brenda Edwards
Durham Housing Authority
683-1551

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Durham Open Space and Trails Commission

The Commission's primary purpose is to advise the two governing bodies on matters relating to trails and greenways and open space preservation.

Appointments are made by both the City and County Governments. The City Council appointments Eight (8) members representing Ward 1, Ward 2 and Ward 3 and five (5) At-Large members. Members serve without compensation and must live within the Corporate City limits. City and County taxes must not reflect any delinquency at the time of submission of the application.

Meeting Time:

2nd Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Committee Room/2nd Floor/City Hall.

Note: The following members are appointed by the City Council. For County Commissioner appointments, contact Vonda Sessoms, Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners at 560-0025.

Board Members Ward Term Expiration
Jason Reyes At-Large 6/30/08
Paula M. Childers At-Large 6/30/08
Andrew Edmonds Ward 3 6/30/09
John A. Goebel At-Large 6/30/08
Susan Willis Ward 1 6/30/10
Vacant (Mayor's Appointee) At-Large 12/31/07
Deborah C. Morgan Ward 2 6/30/10
Josie McNeil Owen At-Large 6/30/08

City Staff Person

Helen Youngblood
City-County Planning Department
560-4137

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Durham Planning Commission

The Commission reviews recommended plans, policies and reports of the professional planning staff and makes recommendations concerning them to the governing bodies on planning policy and planning implementation actions, including rezoning and zoning ordinance changes. Other duties include reviewing reports of the Planning and Zoning Committees, proposing and reviewing policies and procedures for encouraging broad public input on all plans and reporting to the governing bodies on the conditions of the planning jurisdiction and the status of planning activities.

The Planning Commission is a fourteen (14) member advisory board made up of residents appointed by the County Commissioners and City Council. Seven (7) members are appointed by the City Council representing six county districts and one at-large seat. Members are compensated and must live within the Corporate City limits. City and County taxes must not reflect any delinquency at the time of submission of the application.

Meeting Time and Place:

2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located on the first floor of City Hall.

Board Members District Term Expiration
George A. Brine County 6/30/08
Deborah Giles County 6/30/09
Jarrod B. Edens At-Large 6/30/09
Benjamin Green District 3 6/30/08
Wendy Jacobs County 6/30/08
Jon C. Kuczynski District 2 6/30/08
Corinne A. Mabry District 4 6/30/09
I. Jarvis Martin District 5 6/30/10
Tanya N. Blake Mitchell-Allen At-Large 6/30/10
Dan Moffit District 1 6/30/10
John W. Parrish County 6/30/08
Robert Womack County 6/30/10
Linda Smith County 6/30/10
Jackie Brown County 6/30/09

City Staff Person

Edna Lennon
City-County Planning Department
560-4137

And

Bonnie Estes
City-County Planning Department
560-4137 Ext. 258

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Environmental Affairs Board

The Board advises the City and County with regard to environmental policy, educates the public and local officials on environmental issues, performs special studies and projects on environmental questions as requested by the City or County, facilitates citizen participation in local government deliberations on environmental matters, studies changes in environmental science and law and promotes intergovernmental and public/private cooperation.

The Board consists of 11 voting members and 7 non-voting ex-officio members, 5 of which are appointed by the City Council representing the following vocations or professions: law, water resources, biological sciences, solid and hazardous waste and energy. Members serve without compensation and must live within the Corporate City limits. City and County taxes must not reflect any delinquency at the time of submission of the application.

Meeting Time:

4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room A located on the Ground Floor in City Hall.

Note: The following members are appointed by the City Council. For County Commissioner appointments, contact Vonda Sessoms, Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners at 560-0025.

Board Members Representing Term Expiration
Kevin Taylor Energy 6/1/09
Rochelle Araujo Water Resources 6/1/09
Raphael Sagarin Biological Sciences 6/1/08
John Manuel Solid Waste/Hazardous Waste 6/1/09
Vacant Law 6/1/10

City Staff Person

Kathleen Snyder
City-County Planning Department
560-4137 Ext. 269

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Equal Business Opportunity Program (EBOP) Advisory Committee

The Committee reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of the EBOP within Durham City government; monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the City's EBOP policies and procedures, resolutions and ordinances, including their implementation by the various City departments; studies and evaluates the necessity for further City regulations and procedures regarding Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (SDBE) participation; receives and, where necessary, analyzes, information concerning the presence of discrimination in the bidding and contracting process and makes recommendations to the City Council further steps to alleviate such discrimination; researches and reviews other jurisdictions SDBE programs; acts as a conduit between the City and the community industry, organizations, trade associations, chambers of commerce and SDBEs; plans and participates in education and training for SDBEs and researches and recommends to the City Council race and gender neutral alternatives which will assist SDBEs.

The Committee consist of seven (7) members appointed by City Council to include SDBEs and non-SDBEs representing construction, professional services and non-professional services categories. Members shall serve two-year terms without compensation. Reimbursement for members' expenses shall be only to the extent authorized in advance by the City Council.

Meeting Time:

2nd Wednesday of each month at 12:00 noon in the Department of Equal Opportunity/Equity Assurance conference room located at 211 Rigsbee Avenue.

Board Members Representing: Term Expiration
Mark Abram SDBE Construction Firm Owner 4/1/08
Charlene Justice-Bass SDBE non-Professional Firm Owner No 4/1/09
Joyce Tipton SDBE Construction Firm Owner 4/1/09
Monique Velasquez Non-SDBE Professional Services Firm Onwer 4/1/08
Charles T. Wilson, Jr. Non-SDBE Construction Firm Owner 4/1/08
Karl Davis SDBE Professional Services Firm Owner 4/1/09
Vacant SDBE Professional Services Firm Owner 4/1/08

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Firemen's Relief Fund Board of Trustees

The Trustees are responsible for the entire control and disbursements of funds to firemen injured and disabled in the line of duty.

The board consists of five (5) members, two (2) members are appointed by the City Council. Members serve without compensation and must live within the Corporate City limits. City and County taxes must not reflect any delinquency at the time of submission of the application.

Meeting Time:

Board only meets when needed.

Note: The following members are appointed by the City Council.

Board Members Term Expiration
Larry Crabtree 1/1/09
Thomas James Strom, Jr. 1/1/08

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Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission provides a mechanism for coordinated and consistent planning for the protection of valuable historic resources, addresses problems and coordinates limited resources which promotes, enhances and preserves the character and heritage of the Durham Community.

The Commission consists of nine (9) members, four (4) of which are appointed by the City Council. Members serve without compensation and must live within the Corporate City limits. City and County taxes must not reflect any delinquency at the time of submission of the application.

Meeting Time:

1st Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m./Committee Room/2nd Floor/City Hall.

Note: The following members are appointed by the City Council. For County Commissioner appointments, contact Vonda Sessoms, Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners at 560-0025.

Board Members Membership Term Expiration
Vacant (Mayor's Appointee) Regular Member 9/1/07
Vacant Architect 9/1/09
Vacant At-Large Member 9/1/10
Vacant Regular Member 9/1/10

City Staff Person:

Steve Cruse
City-County Planning Department
560-4137 Ext. 236

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Housing Appeals Board

The Board hears appeals on Housing Code Cases and Building Code Condemnation Cases.

The Board is made up of eight (8) members appointed by the City Council representing the categories of real estate, neighborhood groups, financial institutions, homeowners, landlords, tenants and one (1) at-large member.

Members are compensated and must reside within the Corporate City limits. City and County taxes must not reflect any delinquency at the time of submission of the application.

Meeting Time:

3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Housing & Community Development Department/402 Lakewood Avenue.

Board Members Position Term Expiration
Carena Brantley-Lemons Alternate Member 6/30/10
Tiffany Dawn Russell Regular Member 6/30/08
Paul J. Stinson Regular Member 6/30/09
Chandra T. Taylor Regular Member 6/30/08
Lucy Virginia Zastrow
(Mayor's Appointee)
Regular Member 12/31/07
W. Russell Congleton Alternate Member 6/30/09
Gene Cook Regular Member 6/30/10
Celeste Tombs Alternate Member 6/30/10

City Council Liaison

Cora Cole-McFadden
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, NC 27701
(Council Office) 560-4396

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Human Relations Commission

The duties of the Commission are to develop ways to have an atmosphere conducive to the best possible human relations in the community, including but not limited to: holding community meetings, conducting educational programs, doing research and receiving and conciliating discrimination complaints.

The new Commissioners would be expected to serve on a subcommittee, which meets at least once a month, along with attending at least one meeting per month of the full Commission.

Attendance is a major prerequisite to serving. Minimum time involved is five hours per month.

The Commission also acts as a public forum to hear and resolve complaints of human and civil rights in our Community and advises the City Council of these matters.

The Composition of the Commission represents fairly the social, economic, gender and ethnic composition of the population of the City and is comprised of six (6) African Americans, six (6) Whites, and three (3) members of other racial minority groups.

Members serve without compensation and must live within the Corporate City limits. City and County taxes must not reflect any delinquency at the time of submission of the application.

Meeting Time:

1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Committee Room/2nd Floor/City Hall.

Board Members Term Expiration
Brian Azar 6/30/09
Mickey Brown 6/30/08
Steve Benkin 6/30/10
Crystal M. Hayes 6/30/10
Leah Henderson 6/30/10
James Edward Hill, Jr. 6/30/08
Larry Holt 6/30/09
Joy Suzanne Johnson 6/30/10
Ryan L. Urquhart 6/30/06
Kamala L. Uzzell 6/30/09
Vacant (Other Racial Minority Group Female) 6/30/09
Vacant Mayor's Appointee (Other racial minority group member Female) 12/31/07
Vacant (Other Racial Minority Group Female) 6/30/08
Vacant (Non-Minority Female) 6/30/10
Vacant (Non-Minority Female) 6/30/08

City Council Liaison

Cora Cole-McFadden
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, NC 27701
(Council Office) 560-4396

City Staff Person

Yvonne Pena
Human Relations Department
560-4107 Ext. 245

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Lyon Park Advisory Board

The Board acts in an advisory capacity for the Community Family Life and Recreation Center at Lyon Park and will advise the City Council on the development of a master plan for the Center, recommended programs, facilities, and resources needed for successful operation of the Center, strategic plan to transfer operations and fiscal responsibility of the Center to Calvary Ministries of the West End Community, Inc.

The Advisory Board consists of eleven (11) members with one (1) member being recommended by Parks and Recreation Advisory Council, two (2) members from Calvary Ministries of the West End Community, Inc. and one (1) member from PAC 3. The remaining seven (7) members will be appointed by the City Council to represent the following neighborhoods: Burch Avenue, Lakewood, Lakewood-Tuscaloosa, Forest Hills, West End, Lyon Park and Morehead Hills.

Members serve without compensation and must live within the Corporate City limits. City and County taxes must not reflect any delinquency at the time of submission of the application.

Meetings Times:

2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Family Life and Recreation Center at Lyon Park located at 403 Blackwell Street.

City Council Appointed Representing
Angela Langley Lyon Park
T.C. Morphis Lakewood
Vacant (6) -

City Staff Person:

Jeff Ford
Parks & Recreation Department
560-4288

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Passenger Vehicle for Hire Commission (formerly Taxicab Commission)

The Commission conducts hearings concerning denial or revocation of operators licenses and drivers permits, and transmits to the City Council its recommendations with respect thereto.

Citizen recommendations and complaints will also be heard by the Commission.

The Commission consists of seven (7) members appointed by the City Council. Members are compensated and must reside within the Corporate City limits. City and County taxes must not reflect any delinquency at the time of submission of the application.

Meeting Time:

4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the 4th Floor Conference Room/City Hall.

Board Members Representing Term Expiration
Danny Blackwell Passenger 1/1/09
Shelly A. Green (Mayor's Appointee) Visitors Industry 1/1/07
Diane Wright Substance Abuse 1/1/07
Hatim Elzubair Permit Holder 1/1/07
Maria Singleton Law 1/1/10
Kwakou Asinia Shakur Permit Holder 1/1/09
Amy Shaw Handicapped 1/1/09

City Staff Person:

Gracie Chamblee
Transportation Department
560-4366 Ext. 310

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Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority

The Authority was created by the N.C. General Assembly to develop, operate and maintain the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority.

The Authority is made up of eight representatives, two of each from the City of Durham, the County of Durham, the City of Raleigh, and the County of Wake.

Representatives appointed by the City Council must live within the Corporate City limits and they serve without compensation. City and County taxes must not reflect any delinquency at the time of submission of the application.

Meeting time:

3rd Thursday of each month at 1:00 p.m./Room 100 A&B/RDU Airport.

Note: The following members are appointed by the City Council. For County Commissioner appointments, contact Vonda Sessoms, Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners at 560-0025.

Board Members Position Term Expiration
Tonita F. Lipscomb   1/1/09
Robert D. Teer, Jr. (Mayor's Appointee) 1/1/07

Contact Person:

Jonna Mitchell Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority 840-2100 Ext. 201

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Recreation Advisory Commission

The Recreation Advisory Commission works with the Director of Recreation and makes recommendations regarding recreation programs, facilities, resources and needs of the city.

The Committee consists of nine (9) members appointed by the City Council. Members serve without compensation and must reside within the Corporate City limits. City and County taxes must not reflect any delinquency at the time of submission of the application.

Meeting Time:

2nd Wednesday of each month at 12:00 noon at the Parks & Recreation Department/400 Cleveland Street.

Board Members Term Expiration
Kim E. Anglin 8/8/09
Destry Jordan 8/8/10
Susan Kirk 8/8/10
Richard Mentock 8/8/09
Umar Muhammad 8/8/08
Dan Moushon 8/8/08
Hope L. Murdock 8/8/09
Linwood Webster 8/8/08
Vacant (Mayor's Appointee) 12/31/09

City Staff Person

Lynda Kozar - Parks & Recreation Department 560-4355

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Triangle Transit Authority Board of Trustees

The Triangle Transit Authority Board of Trustees was created to plan, finance, organize and operate a public transportation system for the Research Triangle area. It is governed by a thirteen (13) member Board of Trustees. Ten members are appointed by the region's principal municipalities and counties and three members are appointed by the North Carolina Secretary of Transportation. The goals of the Authority include:

  • continue to operate a fiscally sound, well-run public enterprise;
  • develop a multi-modal transportation system which includes
    • expansion of the Tri-A-Ride Carpool and Vanpool Program
    • a comprehensive regional bus service complementing existing public and private transportation systems
    • high occupancy vehicle lanes (HOV) and fixed guideway transit services;
  • work with cities, counties, and other interested parties in examining transportation corridors, considering land use, economic activity, population patterns, and connections among these three elements and transportation;
  • and develop a public transportation educational and marketing program.

Meeting Time

The Authority meets the 4th Wednesday of every month, 1:00 p.m. at the TTA Administrative Offices, 68 T.W. Alexander Drive, RTP. Members are compensated at $50.00 for each regular meeting of the Authority they attend.

Board Members Term Expiration
William V. Bell 11/30/05
William G. Smith 11/30/09

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Workforce Development Board

The Board acts as an advisory board to the Durham County Workforce Investment Act Program administered by the City of Durham Office of Economic and Employment Development and is responsible, by Executive Order of the Governor to have oversight and policy guidance of the One Stop Career Center and all other Employment and Training activities conducted within the Service Delivery Area (Durham County), that utilize state and/or Federal funds administered by the Governor.

Members serve without compensation and must reside within the limits of Durham County or have their principal place of business within the Durham County limits.

Members serve on this board representing the private sector, a community based organization, and a community college.

Meeting Time:

3rd Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. the following months of January, March, May, July, September and November.

Note: The following members are appointed by the City Council. For County Commissioner appointments, contact Vonda Sessoms, Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners at 560-0025.

Board Members Sector Term Expiration
Carl E. Harris Private Sector 6/30/06
Jamie Glass Private Sector 6/30/06
Andrew Rothschild Private Sector 6/30/06
William Downey Private Sector 6/30/06
Denise Motley Johnson Private Sector 6/30/06
Don Cimorelli Private Sector 6/30/06
Kathy Elliott Private Sector 6/30/06
Rasheedah D. Hinskton Private Sector 6/30/08
Robin Miller Private Sector 6/30/08

Staff Person

Jim Wragge Economic Development Dept. 560-4965

City Council Liaison

Eugene A. Brown 101 City Hall Plaza Durham, NC 27701 (Council Office) 560-4396

Alternate

Thomas Stith, III 101 City Hall Plaza Durham, NC 27701 (Council Office) 560-4396

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