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 2024

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.

2 terms expiring May 2024
  • Justin O'Sullivan (Appointed 07/21)
  • Dr. Kevin P. Wallace (Appointed 07/21)
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.

1 term expiring May 2024
  • Jay Hart (Appointed 04/05; Reappointed 05/06, 05/09, 05/12, 05/15; Appointed as chairman 11/17; Reappointed and remained chairman 5/18 Reappointed 5/21)
Compensation: Compensation at same rate as Planning Board.
Meeting Schedule: As Needed.

Contact: Noah Gillam
                 252.475.5873
                 [email protected]

June 2024

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 2024
  • Bob Woodard, Sr. (Appointed 02/17; reappointed 6/2020)
Meeting Schedule: College of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City Campus.

Contact: Valerie Mueller, Exec Asst to President of COA
                 252-335-0821 ext. 2262
Extra Territorial Jurisdiction District (ETJ) - Town of Southern Shores
This Board includes all of the Town of Southern Shores Planning Board members and a representative from Dare County.

1 term expiring June 2024
  • John Finelli (Appointed 07/09; Reappointed 06/12, 06/15, 06/18; 5/21)
Meeting Schedule: Meets as Needed.

Contact: Town of Southern Shores
Fessenden Center Advisory Board
This Advisory Board establishes goals and policies to enhance the Fessenden Center operation and community outreach consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of Dare County. The overall objective is to develop procedures and operations that improve the quality of life through interaction of all age groups on Hatteras Island.

4 terms expiring June 2024
  • Kenneth Brite (Appointed 02/17; 06/20)
  • Robyn (Hali) Easley (Appointed 06/18; Reapptd. 06/20 )
  • John Griffin (Appointed 07/10; Reappointed 07/12, 07/16; 06/20)
  • Brian Jones (Appointed 07/23 to complete term of previous member)
Meeting Schedule: Quarterly. Fessenden Center, Buxton.

Contact: Susan Gray
                 252.475.5649
                 [email protected]
Hatteras Community Center Board
This Board operates and maintains the Hatteras Village Community Center.

2 terms expiring June 2024
  • Rom Whitaker (Appointed 03/03; Reappointed 07/04, 07/06, 07/08, 07/10, 07/12, 07/14, 07/16, 06/18; 06/20; 5/22)
  • Laura C. Young (Appointed 6/18; Repptd. 6/20; 05/22)
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.

5 terms expiring June 2024
  • Jennifer Alexander (Appointed 1/19; 06/20; 5/22)
  • Spencer Gregory (Appointed 12/23 to fill Tim White's unexpired term.)
  • Melinda Mogowski (Appointed 01/99; Reappointed 01/01, 01/03, 10/04, 10/06, 10/08, 06/10, 06/12, 06/14, 06/16, 06/18; 06/20, 5/22)
  • Marsha Riibner-Cady (Appointed 06/10; Reappointed 06/12, 06/14, 06/16, 06/18; 05/22)
  • Stephen Wescott (Appointed 11/11; Reappointed 06/12, 06/14, 06/16, 06/18; 06/20; 5/22)
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]
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.

2 terms expiring June 2024
  • Clyde Gard (Appointed 02/00; Reappointed 06/01, 06/04, 06/06, 06/08, 06/10, 06/12, 06/14, 06/16, 06/18; 06/20; 05/22)
  • Bonny Sawyer (Appointed 06/99; Reappointed 06/01, 06/04, 06/06, 06/08, 06/10, 06/12, 06/14, 06/16, 06/18; 06/20; 5/22)
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.

2 terms expiring June 2024
  • Lynette Ford (Appointed 06/18; Reapptd. 06/20; 5/22 )
  • Daniel Selby (Appointed 09/06; Reappointed 06/08, 06/10, 06/12, 06/14, 06/16, 06/18; 06/20; 5/22)
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.

2 terms expiring June 2024
  • Susan Gray (Appointed 06/00; Reappointed 06/03, 06/06, 06/09, 06/12, 06/15, 06/18; 06/21)
  • J.W. Kierzkowski (Appointed 06/88; Reappointed 06/90, 06/92, 06/94, 06/97, 06/00, 06/03, 06/06, 06/09, 06/12, 06/15, 06/18; 06/21)
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.

4 terms expiring June 2024
  • Danny Couch (Appointed 01/17; Reappointed 06/18; 06/20; 5/22)
  • Steve Coulter (Appointed 03/16; Reappointed 06/18; 06/20; 5/22)
  • Ernie Foster (Appointed 02/08; Reappointed 06/08, 06/10, 06/12, 06/14, 06/16, 06/18; 06/20; 5/22)
  • Natalie Perry Kavanagh (Appointed 06/18; 06/20; 5/22)
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 2024

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 2024
  • Rosemarie Doshier (Appointed 10/08; Reappointed 07/09, 07/12, 07/15, 07/18; 6/21)
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.

4 terms expiring July 2024
  • Phil Haywood (Appointed 08/90; Reappointed 07/92, 07/94, 08/97, 08/00, 07/03, 07/06, 07/09, 07/12, 07/15, 07/18; 06/21)
  • Dr. Andrew F. Horne (Appointed 10/97; Reappointed 08/00; 07/03, 07/06, 07/09, 07/12, 07/15, 07/18; 06/21)
  • Harvey Scarborough, Jr. (Appointed 07/11; Reappointed 07/12, 07/15, 07/18; 6/21)
  • Buddy Shelton (Appointed 07/18; Reapptd. 6/21)
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]
Older Adult Services Advisory Council
The Council advises Dare County in its efforts to promote, organize, plan, and coordinate services and programs for residents and visitors to Dare County who are 55 years of age and older.

1 term expiring July 2024
  • Barbara Franchi (Amber Jennings resigned 3/20 Barbara Franchi appt. 7/20;)
Meeting Schedule: 2nd Wednesday of every month except June, July, August. Various locations within Dare County.

Contact: Jenna Wienert
                 475-5636
                 [email protected]
Parks and Recreation Advisory Council
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.

8 terms expiring July 2024
  • George Barr (George Barr appointed to vacant seat previously held by Melinda Maher 8/18; reappointed 8/21 )
  • Anita Bills (Appointed 07/11; Reappointed 07/14, 07/18; 8/21)
  • Thomas Floyd (Appt. 3/22 to fill unexpired term of Kelli Harmon (who resigned))
  • Robert Parrish (Appointed 07/18; Reapptd. 8/21 )
  • Willer Spencer (Appointed 07/15; Reappointed 07/18; 8/21)
  • Eddie Twyne (Appointed 07/15; Reappointed 07/18; 8/21)
  • Megan Vayette (Appointed 08/22 to fill unexpired term of Stephanie Moxley)
  • Amanda Hooper Walters (Appointed 07/18; Reapptd. 8/21)
Meeting Schedule: 11/18/21 -Fessenden Ctr, 2/24/22 -Family Recreation Park, 5/26/22 -Lions Club & 9/22/22 Family Recreation Park.

Requirements:
  • Must be a Dare County Resident
Contact: Tim White
                 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.

2 terms expiring July 2024
  • Justin Bateman (Appointed 06/22)
  • Robert L. Walton (Appointed 07/05; Reappointed 07/06, 07/08, 07/10, 07/12, 07/18; 07/20, 6/22)
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 2024

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.

2 terms expiring August 2024
  • Earl Shearin, Jr.  (Appointed 04/24 (Filled unexpired term); )
  • Don Twyne, Jr. (Appt. 3/23)
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
Parks and Recreation Advisory Council
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 2024
  • Helen Furr (Appointed 8/21)
Meeting Schedule: 11/18/21 -Fessenden Ctr, 2/24/22 -Family Recreation Park, 5/26/22 -Lions Club & 9/22/22 Family Recreation Park.

Requirements:
  • Must be a Dare County Resident
Contact: Tim White
                 475-5916
                 [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 2024
  • Marylou Harris (Appointed 07/21)
  • Mary Pendill (Appointed 08/14; Reappointed 08/15, 08/18;7/21)
  • Flossie Tugwell (Appointed 08/10; Reappointed 08/12, 08/15, 08/18;7/21)
  • Tiffany Wescott (Appointed 08/15; Reappointed 08/18;7/21)
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: Sandy Pace
                 475.5625
                 [email protected]

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