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Votes and motions (items called out in the meeting record):

- Consent agenda: The board approved the consent agenda with three items pulled for separate consideration. (The meeting record shows the consent agenda passed after the pulled items were removed.)

- Agenda item 25‑0143 — construction materials testing for the sheriff’s training facility: Pulled by Commissioner Heidi Jacobs for separate consideration. Motion to approve was moved and seconded; the item was approved in the board’s recorded vote (meeting record indicates passage following roll call).

- Agenda item 25‑0146 — design and construction services for the sheriff’s training facility: Pulled by Commissioner Heidi Jacobs. The meeting record shows the item passed by a 3‑2 recorded vote.

- Agenda item 25‑0167 — access to grant funds for the MAT program (grant awarded June 2023): Pulled for discussion and then approved. Motion moved by Vice Chair Dr. Lee, seconded by Commissioner Heidi Jacobs; the meeting proceeded with a voice vote and the item was approved.

- Closed session action: In closed session the board authorized the county manager to execute purchase agreements and all documents required to consummate the acquisitions described in closed session. The meeting record shows the motion passed unanimously.

Meeting process notes: several pulled items drew substantive questions from commissioners and staff; one commissioner publicly stated opposition to the sheriff training facility project and its related contracts before the votes. For the MAT grant, staff explained that delays in accessing funds were tied to program planning steps and approval of a medical director position.

Speakers and movers referenced in the recorded motions: Vice Chair Dr. Lee (moved multiple consent items), Commissioner Valentine (seconded at least one motion), Commissioner Heidi Jacobs (pulled items and spoke to opposition on some items).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Durham BOCC Regular Session April 14th 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal votes recorded during the Durham County Board of Commissioners meeting, including consent agenda approvals, pulled contract votes, a grant access approval and a closed‑session authorization to execute purchase agreements.","taxTitle","Durham County, North Carolina","taxId",5765,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6605224,"Durham County issues multiple proclamations: Second Chance Month, Fair Housing Month, Black Maternal Health Week and others",442,1594000,2036000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987123-d37b84171e331127c9a07440d4288d80&start=1594&end=2036","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987123-d37b84171e331127c9a07440d4288d80/thumbnail_1594000.jpg","/articles/6605224/Durham-County/North-Carolina/Durham-County-issues-multiple-proclamations-Second-Chance-Month-Fair-Housing-Month-Black-Maternal-Health-Week-and-others","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605224-5d3453bb40ca06454feb8fd5042294c2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166538&Signature=cfuxojRl56LzRcWj0dSaki6R-Ptysnvgx4HpxmgvIP6U245ioVP42IcA7a40z2BCF2xJz7twsFFqOa8FNHGq1kkHSK4wm0-~Uv5Lah~891-MjvITJ3VfsJB-WCovaf10cfWfdwTHdKD2G3xAXaC5ahx2BTKnPD0h4iP1VjfSC1ZHonljVbPAlbq2ALhKFOLe2gTHjHtB~~9~rj9-R5wuNmghRLHZw-E9093saTrk-pi7ksKYIfItY2f9tuCxqr6nLbP8KNTgH43nBHzTBd~Xkpfak1Ajkv-myKuoJH4nt60OH3YjKK8D7yLs8~SeRx~y7lobw9FS1vtYoWYJhJ4hNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Durham County Board of Commissioners adopted a slate of ceremonial proclamations at its April session, recognizing local observances and public‑service priorities for the month.

Key proclamations read and adopted included Fair Housing Month, Second Chance Month, Black Maternal Health Week, Elizabeth Catlett Days, Line Worker Appreciation Day, Arab American Heritage Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month. Each proclamation was presented from the dais and accepted by the board in the meeting’s ceremonial portion.

Second Chance Month: Justice Services staff described events and services
Robin Heath, Assistant Director of the Justice Services Department, and Ontario Joyner, the county’s Local Reentry Council coordinator, accepted the Second Chance Month proclamation and described a slate of events targeted to justice‑involved residents.

Ontario Joyner outlined several April events: an employment resource fair at the Durham County Main Library downtown location from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; a resume‑building seminar on April 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Justice Services building (326 East Main Street); a diabetes education seminar in partnership with Durham County Public Health that will include free A1c testing and run about 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Human Services Building; and a daytime resume workshop with mock interviews on April 30 at the Justice Services building. Joyner also said the department is collecting backpacks and hygiene products year‑round; donations can be dropped at the Justice Services building lobby.

Black Maternal Health Week and Child Abuse Prevention Month: board asks for data and highlights services
Commissioners used the proclamations to highlight county priorities. Commissioner Heidi Jacobs asked county public health staff to provide an update to the board on trends and whether county investments (including ARPA funding) are affecting outcomes for Black maternal health. Durham Social Services Director Maggie (surname not specified in the meeting transcript) and staff outlined Child Abuse Prevention Month activities including a pinwheel planting, community pledge day and a day of service partnering with Urban Ministries.

Other proclamations and local notes
A proclamation honoring artist Elizabeth Catlett was read; speakers noted Catlett’s early teaching work in Durham and an accompanying national exhibit currently at the National Gallery of Art. Vice Chair Dr. Lee read a proclamation for Line Worker Appreciation Day and urged community members and students to consider training programs such as Durham Tech’s lineman program. The board also proclaimed March/April Arab American Heritage Month and recognized contributions of Arab American community members.

Speakers quoted or cited in this report: Robin Heath (Assistant Director, Justice Services), Ontario Joyner (Local Reentry Council coordinator), Commissioner Heidi Jacobs, Director Maggie (Durham Social Services), Vice Chair Dr. Lee.","The Durham County Board of Commissioners read and adopted a series of proclamations recognizing Fair Housing Month, Second Chance Month, Black Maternal Health Week, Elizabeth Catlett Days, Line Worker Appreciation Day, Arab American Heritage Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month; Justice Services staff outlined events for Second Chance Month.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6605229,"Commissioners approve contracts for new Durham County sheriff’s training facility after split votes",899,5196000,6095000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987123-d37b84171e331127c9a07440d4288d80&start=5196&end=6095","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987123-d37b84171e331127c9a07440d4288d80/thumbnail_5196000.jpg","/articles/6605229/Durham-County/North-Carolina/Commissioners-approve-contracts-for-new-Durham-County-sheriffs-training-facility-after-split-votes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605229-cac0212f22ccfa45c658f1ad91f62596/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166538&Signature=gFmEU4VWepp3Ww5q6vtFRZbyBdSoxJInn4fHw8kkfAKAUQtd-EUapAb906broob9KJZrgdA2hYEbGDVoK~4FOKGlEIWWnSjKNCc6GYel1-nxG7y5VjN5zknuExBIa9gfYMjGjcC~2NZZk9pTpXznZQeCEgQ9jRAj83BhTrq7gnhz9OvuSgyvcOmuK7IHKlyZXqCfpNnffBNUy0Zl2Wq1GuSbHRQQUgIa7voZnkf-KHAjOpaJNiNo5nJazGGPotGJO2YgKiSyXoFbu0jWXJjx2vYET5ih7wBoZ7gcfl7drbyRUUqP7SCLW6lz6pIVdvZXBPTPDjDV8TQ3GFkTE0knwA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Durham County Board of Commissioners approved contracts related to construction of a new sheriff’s training facility, including a materials testing contract and a design/construction services agreement.

Why it matters: the contracts fund the next phases of building a new Sheriff’s Office training facility. Commissioner Heidi Jacobs said she previously voted against approving the overall project and told the board she would not support the related contracts.

What happened in the meeting: Commissioner Jacobs pulled two consent items tied to the training facility—materials testing (agenda item 25‑0143) and design/construction services (25‑0146)—and said she intended to vote no: “On January 13, I voted to not approve this project, so I’m not going to vote for these.” After discussion the board took separate votes on the two items. The design and construction services contract (25‑0146) was approved by recorded vote (the meeting record shows the item passed 3 to 2). The materials testing contract (25‑0143) was also approved in the recorded meeting proceedings; the meeting record indicates the item passed following a roll call of ayes and nays.

Board process and votes: the items were removed from the general consent agenda for separate consideration; motions to approve were made from the dais and seconded. The meeting record shows split votes on the pulled items; one commissioner publicly explained she would withhold support for the project.

Background and next steps: staff will proceed with contract execution as authorized by the board and continue project planning and procurement steps for the training facility. Commissioner Jacobs and other board members asked questions during public consideration before the votes.

Speakers quoted or cited in this report: Commissioner Heidi Jacobs; Vice Chair Dr. Lee (mover on motions); Commissioner Valentine (second on at least one motion).","The board approved design and construction services and construction materials testing contracts for a new sheriff’s training facility after commissioners debated and split on the consent items; one commissioner said she would not support the project.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6605234,"Durham County commissioners clear access to grant funds to expand medication‑assisted treatment program",162,5387000,5549000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987123-d37b84171e331127c9a07440d4288d80&start=5387&end=5549","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987123-d37b84171e331127c9a07440d4288d80/thumbnail_5387000.jpg","/articles/6605234/Durham-County/North-Carolina/Durham-County-commissioners-clear-access-to-grant-funds-to-expand-medicationassisted-treatment-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605234-e0a3aabccaaea1bffc26d3f1b4765cf1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166538&Signature=koYhq2pkbS6ncu9q6fvuczbnsMYeHCdANuK66KYkmTlIX2lHZORW3GnQglNZvNepkr3ofsAg9oSgh4whOkSpoucQFTOwfJqq3qvrQaafhgbd67qKe7XoOD2aHyLiT8-9xMlxEByg9R9ZFCvakp9wVO9wqvg7zc4FETuUV8ZtEo3vBtAcIbrHYWLfcugiJd0q9xmgkh1tyvpDaQs8EDlQRQvfIoa8WgUAvS89r3gK5F3RV6~7UskN0uKfUeHsenPJckk9IRypVt9Zz5rbxxwBb-ZL5YsNY7hQ5u8q2D~34rFXLrxaBwydazZmh-eLKUTG4f5UHqaOtpOKgV0pLKqobQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Durham County Board of Commissioners voted to authorize accessing a grant awarded in mid‑2023 to expand the county’s medication‑assisted treatment program.

Commissioner Heidi Jacobs, who pulled the item from the consent agenda, told the board she intended to vote no on unrelated sheriff’s facility contracts but asked detailed questions about the MAT funding. “It’s my understanding that we were had allocated funding from the opioid settlement funding for the medical director. So that's separate from this,” Jacobs said during the meeting.

Why it matters: commissioners and public health staff said the grant award—originating in June 2023 and referenced in the agenda as roughly $158,000—has not been fully spent because program expansion planning was delayed while the county worked to establish a medical director post tied to the program. County and sheriff’s office representatives said they recently gained access to the grant funds and will begin spending them this fiscal year.

Details from the meeting: Sheriff Clarence Birkhead told commissioners the office had been waiting for access to the funds and is now “ready to move forward and spend the rest of these dollars.” A county program representative said the grant was awarded in June 2023, “we did have access the first year” for planning, and that logistical delays—chiefly approval of a medical director position—slowed further spending.

Officials described how the MAT program currently operates and possible expansion: staff reported 38 people are currently enrolled in the county MAT program; in fiscal year 2024 the program served 387 people. Under existing contracts the program is capped at 50 participants; staff said they could expand capacity to 100 but are hesitant to do so without programmatic planning tied to the medical director role.

The grant as originally written referenced Vivitrol; staff said the state has since broadened allowable uses to other FDA‑approved MAT medications. Commissioners asked for clarity on the distinction between this grant, opioid‑settlement funds for a medical director, and other funding sources; staff said opioid‑settlement funding was used for the medical director position while the grant would fund program expansion and supplies.

What the board decided: the board approved the item that allows the department to access and spend the grant funds. The motion to approve was moved by Vice Chair Dr. Lee and seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. The item passed (recorded as approved in the meeting record).

Next steps and follow‑up: staff said they will coordinate with the newly approved medical director, public health and community partners to finalize expansion plans and attempt to obligate the grant money before the fiscal year ends. Commissioners requested additional follow‑up on program planning and timelines.

Speakers quoted or cited in this report: Commissioner Heidi Jacobs, Sheriff Clarence Birkhead, and a county MAT program representative.","The Board of County Commissioners approved access to previously awarded grant funds to expand the county’s medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) program after commissioners pressed staff about earlier delays in accessing the money.","actionData","errors"]

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