Votes at a glance: Durham County commissioners approve raises and food system contract

Durham County commissioners approved several items by voice vote during the November session.

What passed

- Salary adjustments discussed in closed session: the register of deeds was noted for a 5.133% increase and the sheriff and board for 4% increases. The motion was moved by Vice Chair Dr. Lee and seconded by Commissioner Burton; the chair announced the motion approved.

- Consent agenda and minutes: The board approved the consent agenda (moved by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Burton) and approved minutes for the October 6 work session and October regular session (moved by Commissioner Valentine, seconded by Vice Chair Dr. Lee).

- Contract authorization: The board authorized entering into a contract with Key Environmental Consulting to perform the Durham County food system assessment and strategic plan (moved by Commissioner Burns, seconded by Vice Chair Dr. Lee). The contract amount was not clearly stated in the meeting transcript provided.

Closed session and adjournment

The board entered closed session pursuant to a state statute cited during the meeting record; the transcript's statutory citation was garbled and is not reported here. No action was taken in closed session, and direction was given to staff. The meeting adjourned at the end of the session.