Upcoming Appointments

Following is a list of Boards and Committees that have terms expiring during the next 3 months. The list highlights when the item will be presented to the Board of Commissioners along with any special requirements that may pertain to the appointment.

An application must be submitted in order for your name to be considered for a Board or Committee appointment. Any questions call Skyler Foley 475.5700.

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May 2025

Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC)
As outlined and funded by the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 1998, Juvenile Crime Prevention Council assumes responsibility for assessing needs, funding community-based alternatives for troubled youth who enter the courts, and supporting prevention programs.

1 term expiring May 2025
  • Jennifer Wooten (Apptd. 5/23)
Meeting Schedule: 2nd Tuesday of the Month. Dare County Administration Building. 954 Marshall C. Collins Drive, Manteo NC 27954.

Contact: Shannon T. Glaser
                 475-5753
                 [email protected]
Veterans Advisory Council
The Veterans Advisory Council helps Dare County Veterans by serving as a liaison with the community in coordinating services and activities benefiting veterans and their families. Members of the Veterans Advisory Council solicit information and provide updates about community-based activities honoring veterans.

1 term expiring May 2025
  • Ellen Aidoock (Appointed 4/19; Reapptd. 5/22)
Meeting Schedule: 4th Thursday of each month. Dare County Administration Building. 954 Marshall C. Collins Drive, Manteo NC 27954.

Contact: Patty O'Sullivan
                 252.475.5604
                 Patricia.O'[email protected]
Zoning Board of Adjustment - Dare County
The Board of Adjustment meets to hear variances and appeals related to land use issues in the unincorporated areas of Dare County. The Chair is appointed by the Board of Commissioners and the Planning Department serves as administrative staff for this Board.

2 terms expiring May 2025
  • Shelly R. Jones (Appointed 10/17; Reappointed 5/19; 5/22)
  • Patricia Weston (Apptd. 05/22)
Compensation: Compensation at same rate as Planning Board.
Meeting Schedule: As Needed.

Contact: Noah Gillam
                 252.475.5873
                 [email protected]

June 2025

College of the Albemarle Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the College. Trustee responsibilities include making legal and financial decisions and approving the organization's mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

1 term expiring June 2025
  • David Reide Corbett (Appointed 06/17; Reapptd. 5/21)
Meeting Schedule: College of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City Campus.

Contact: Valerie Mueller, Exec Asst to President of COA
                 252-335-0821 ext. 2262
Hatteras Community Center Board
This Board operates and maintains the Hatteras Village Community Center.

3 terms expiring June 2025
  • George Banks (Appointed 06/97; Reappointed 06/17; 06/19; 5/21; 6/23)
  • Jeff Oden (Appointed 3/1/21 to fill remainder of Ricki Shepherd term 6/21 Reapptd. 5/21; 6/23)
  • Dennis Robinson (Appointed 06/17; Reapptd. 06/19, 5/21; 6/23)
Meeting Schedule: 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Contact: Dennis Robinson
                 252.475.4388
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC)
As outlined and funded by the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 1998, Juvenile Crime Prevention Council assumes responsibility for assessing needs, funding community-based alternatives for troubled youth who enter the courts, and supporting prevention programs.

11 terms expiring June 2025
  • Christopher Bryson (Appointed 01/25 to fill unexpired term; )
  • Anthony Corbin (Appointed to fill unexpired term of Vance Haskett. 6/24)
  • Sheila Davies (Appointed 01/03; Reappointed 10/04, 10/05, 10/07, 10/09, 10/11, 10/13, 10/15, 10/17; 06/19; 06/23; 5/23)
  • Marcus Hester-Smith (Appointed 06/19; 06/21; 5/23)
  • Steve House (Appointed 06/17; Reapptd. 06/19; 06/21; 5/23)
  • Gail Hutchison (Appointed 06/13; Reappointed 06/15, 06/17; 06/19; 06/23; 5/23)
  • Katherine Irby (Appointed 01/03; Reappointed 10/04, 10/05, 10/07, 10/09, 10/11, 10/13, 10/15, 10/17; 06/19; 06/21; 5/23)
  • Sara Sampson (Appointed 6/21; reapptd. 5/23)
  • Robert Trivette (Appointed 01/12; Reappointed 06/13, 06/15, 06/17; 06/19; 6/21, 5/23)
  • Robin Vermillion (Appointed 10/23 to fill Amber Nibe term.)
  • Amber Younce (Appointed 03/22 to fill term of Laura Twichell; apptd 4/23)
Meeting Schedule: 2nd Tuesday of the Month. Dare County Administration Building. 954 Marshall C. Collins Drive, Manteo NC 27954.

Contact: Shannon T. Glaser
                 475-5753
                 [email protected]
Land Transfer Tax Appeals Board
This Board meets when someone disputes the amount of land transfer tax.

3 terms expiring June 2025
  • Jacqueline Ricks-Sample (Appointed 06/13; Reappointed 06/17; 06/21)
  • Rob Rollason (Appt. 06/21)
  • Dylan Tillett (Appointed 02/24 to fill unexpired term. )
Meeting Schedule: The board only meets when there is an appeal..

Contact: Hosea Wilson, III
                 252.475.5940
                 [email protected]
Library Board - Dare
This Board establishes local policies within those set by the Regional Library Board and oversees the Library Trust Fund Budget, and also serves on the Board of the Dare County Library Foundation, a 501-C(3) tax- exempt organization. Meets quarterly.

2 terms expiring June 2025
  • Bea Basnight (Apptd. 6/22)
  • Kevin Wright (Apptd. 7/24 to fill unexpired term. )
Meeting Schedule: 2nd Thursday in January, April, July and October. Rotates among three libraries (Manteo, Hatteras and Kill Devil Hills).

Contact: Meaghan Beasley
                 252-473-2372
                 [email protected]
Manns Harbor Community Center Board
This Board operates and maintains the community center facility and amenities for the use and benefit of Manns Harbor residents.

3 terms expiring June 2025
  • Betty Beasley (Appointed 08/11; Reappointed 06/13, 06/15, 06/17; 06/19; 06/21; 7/23)
  • Vickie Craddock (Appointed 01/99; Reappointed 06/99; 06/01, 06/03, 06/05, 06/07, 06/09, 06/11, 06/13, 06/15, 06/17, 06/19, 06/21, 07/23)
  • Jennifer Gilbert (Appointed 06/19, Reapptd. 06/21, 7/23)
Meeting Schedule: Quarterly or as needed. Manns Harbor Community Building.

Contact: Vickie Craddock
                 252.423.1164
                 [email protected]
Roanoke Island Community Center Board
This Board operates and maintains the Roanoke Island Community Center facility and amenities for the use and benefit of all members of the community.

3 terms expiring June 2025
  • Jonique Lee (Appointed 06/15; Reappointed 06/17, 06/19, 10/21, 6/23)
  • Clarence Lewis (Appointed 06/18; 06/19; 10/21; 6/23)
  • Betty Selby (Appointed 01/06; Reappointed 06/07, 06/09, 06/11, 06/13, 06/15, 06/17; 06/19; 10/21; 6/23)
Meeting Schedule: 1st Wednesday of each month. Roanoke Island Community Center. 723 Sir Walter Raleigh Street Manteo.

Contact: Betty Selby
                 252-423-0958
Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo Community Center Board
This Board operates and maintains the Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo Community Center facility and amenities for the use and benefit of all members of the villages.

1 term expiring June 2025
  • Cheryl Blankenship (Appointed 03/21 to complete the term of Joey O'Neal Reappointed 05/22)
Meeting Schedule: As needed.

Contact: J.W. Kierzkowski, Chairman
                 252.987.2218
Waterways Commission
The Dare County Waterways Commission advises the Board of Commissioners on inlets and waterways in Dare County. Working closely with community stakeholders, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Coast Guard, and state officials, the Commission endeavors to safeguard and assure access to Dare County’s waterways.

2 terms expiring June 2025
  • John Berquist (Appt. 6/23)
  • Kenneth P. Scott, III (Appointed 7/21; Reapptd. 5/23)
Compensation: Members $50 per meeting Chairman $75 per meeting
Meeting Schedule: Monthly, odd months in Manteo, even months in Buxton.

Contact: Barton Grover
                 475-5628
                 [email protected]

July 2025

East Lake Community Center Board
Works to operate and maintain the East Lake Community Center for the use and benefit of all the residents of East Lake.

1 term expiring July 2025
  • Crystal Basnight (Appointed 10/08; Reappointed 07/10, 07/13, 07/16; 07/19; 9/22)
Meeting Schedule: Meets as needed. East Lake Community Center.

Contact: Rosemarie Doshier
                 475-3996
                 [email protected]
Game and Wildlife Commission
As set forth by State General Statute, the Dare County Game and Wildlife Commission issues and renews blind licenses for all Dare County waters, maintains a map and record system defining site locations and licensees, and also hears and reviews all licensing disputes.

3 terms expiring July 2025
  • Mike Johnson (Appointed 11/05; Reappointed 07/07, 07/10, 07/13, 07/16; 07/19; 06/22)
  • Edward Bow Meekins (Appointed 07/13; Reappointed 07/16; 07/19; 6/22)
  • Timmy Midgett (Appointed 08/16; Reapptd 07/19; 6/22)
Compensation: $25 per meeting $50 per meeting Chairman
Meeting Schedule: Once a month, August – December. Dare County Administrative Building. 954 Marshall C. Collins Dr. , Manteo.

Contact: Melva Garrison, Game and Wildlife Clerk
                 252.475.5633
                 [email protected]
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Advisory Council reviews and advises the Department of Parks and Recreation in its efforts to promote, organize, plan and coordinate activities and programs for youth and adults in Dare County.

1 term expiring July 2025
  • Deon Simmons (Appointed 07/13; Reappointed 07/16; 07/19; 8/22)
Meeting Schedule: Thursday January 9 2025- Fessenden Center Thursday, March 6, 2025 - Lions Club Center Thursday, May 1, 2025- Youth Center-KDH Thursday, September 4th, 2025- Lions Club Thursday, November 6th, 2025- Youth Center KDH.

Requirements:
  • Must be a Dare County Resident
Contact: Spencer Gregory
                 475-5916
                 [email protected]
Wanchese Community Center Board
This Board operates and maintains the Wanchese Center facility and amenities for the use and benefit of all members of the Wanchese community.

5 terms expiring July 2025
  • Becky Beacham (Appointed 07/13; Reappointed 07/15, 07/17; 07/19; 6/21; 7/23)
  • Elizabeth Ann Creef-Meekins (Appointed 07/23)
  • Tina Sherrod (Appointed 04/18; Reapptd. 07/19; 6/21; 7/23)
  • Joseph Lee Willis (Appointed 10/18; Reapptd. 07/19; 6/21; 7/23 )
  • Bill Wilson (Appointed 04/17; Reappointed 07/17; 07/19; 6/21; 7/23)
Meeting Schedule: Quarterly, January, April, July and October. Wanchese Community Center.

Contact:
                 Becky Beacham, Chair, 252.473.5313 or Sally DeFosse 252.475.5733

August 2025

A.B.C. Board
The Dare County Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board manages the sale of distilled spirits by promoting excellence in customer service, fiscal responsibility, operational effectiveness, and compliance with laws that govern the sale and use of alcoholic beverages in Dare County.

1 term expiring August 2025
  • Bea Basnight (Appointed 07/22)
Meeting Schedule: Third Tuesday of the Month. ABC Store in Manteo. 506 HWY 64/264 Manteo 27954.

Contact: Fields Scarborough, Sr., Chairman
                 252.473.0944 or 252.473.9492 ext 22
Jury Commission
The Jury Commission consists of three members to certify jurors. One member is appointed by the Senior Regular Resident Superior Court Judge, one by the Clerk of Superior Court, and one by the Board of Commissioners.

1 term expiring August 2025
  • Elizabeth Ann (LizAnn) Creef-Meekins (Appointed 09.20.21 to fill remainder of of Lou Ellen Quinn's term 08/2023 Reapptd. 7/17/23)
Meeting Schedule: Every 2 years.

Contact: Clerk of Court
                 475.5200
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Advisory Council reviews and advises the Department of Parks and Recreation in its efforts to promote, organize, plan and coordinate activities and programs for youth and adults in Dare County.

1 term expiring August 2025
  • B. Allen Poole (Apptd. 8/19; Reapptd., 8/22)
Meeting Schedule: Thursday January 9 2025- Fessenden Center Thursday, March 6, 2025 - Lions Club Center Thursday, May 1, 2025- Youth Center-KDH Thursday, September 4th, 2025- Lions Club Thursday, November 6th, 2025- Youth Center KDH.

Requirements:
  • Must be a Dare County Resident
Contact: Spencer Gregory
                 475-5916
                 [email protected]
Stumpy Point Community Center Board
This Board operates and maintains the Stumpy Point Community Center facility and amenities for the use and benefit of all members of the Stumpy Point community.

4 terms expiring August 2025
  • Jeff Griffith (Appointed 10/00; Reappointed 08/01, 08/04, 08/07, 08/10, 08/13, 08/16; 08/19; 01/23)
  • Naomi Midgett (Appointed 10/00; Reappointed 08/01, 08/04, 08/07, 08/10, 08/13, 08/16; 08/19; 1/23)
  • Susan Peirce (Appointed 3/25 to fill unexpired term. )
  • Dabni Shelton (Apptd. 03/25 to fill unexpired term. )
Meeting Schedule: No set date, meet as needed.

Contact: Naomi Midgett
                 252-473-1641
                 [email protected]
Virginia S. Tillett Community Center Advisory Board
The Advisory Board works to advise and promote goals and policies to enhance the Virginia S. Tillett Community Center's operations and community outreach. On November 15, 2021 the Dare County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution to rename the Dare County Center the Virginia Tillett Center and on January 18, 2022 formalized the name to the Virginia S. Tillett Community Center

4 terms expiring August 2025
  • Lynda Hester (Appointed 08/10; Reappointed 08/13, 08/16; 08/19; 6/22)
  • Sara J. Hester-Smith (Appointed 12/17; reapptd. 8/19, 6/22)
  • Reha Otte (Appointed 08/19; Reappptd. 6/22 )
  • Cindy Perry ( Appt. 1/22 to complete the term of David Otte' Reapptd. 6/22)
Meeting Schedule: 2nd Tuesday - monthly, (except June, July, August). Virginia S. Tillett Community Center Conference Room. 950 Marshall C Collins Dr, Manteo NC 27954.

Contact: Lara Lewis
                 475.5625
                 [email protected]

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