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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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

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]

September 2025

Health and Human Services Board
The Consolidated Health & Human Services Board serves as the policy- making, rule-making, and administrative board for Dare County's Department of Health & Human Services. NCGS 153A-77 requires that “After the subsequent establishment of the Human Services Board, its Board shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners from nominees presented by the Human Services Board.” In accordance with the General Statute, the Consolidated Human Services Board reviews all applications and submits names of nominees to the Board of Commissioners for approval.

5 terms expiring September 2025
  • Ervin Bateman (Appointed 1/19; Reapptd. 9/21 )
  • Dr. Ashley Clower (Appointed 09/21)
  • Allen Moran (Appointed 09/21)
  • L’Tanya Murray (Appointed 06/15; Reappointed 09/17; 10/21)
  • Doug Tillett (Appointed 09/21)
Compensation: $100 per meeting
Meeting Schedule: 4th Tuesday of Feb. and August and 3rd Tuesday in May and November unless specified otherwise. Dare County Department of Social Services.

Requirements:
  • Dare County Resident
  • Must meet occupational requirements affiliated with expiring seats.
  • NCGS 153A-77 requires that “After the subsequent establishment of the Human Services Board, its Board shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners from nominees presented by the Human Services Board.”
Contact: Tammy Reber
                 475-5537
                 [email protected]
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 September 2025
  • Eva Anderson (Appt. 10/23)
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]

October 2025

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.

2 terms expiring October 2025
  • Colby O'Neal (04/25 Appointed to fill unexpired term of Ed O'Brien)
  • Megan Vayette (Apptd. 10/21)
Meeting Schedule: Quarterly. Fessenden Center, Buxton.

Contact: Susan Gray
                 252.475.5649
                 [email protected]
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.

2 terms expiring October 2025
  • Shannon Glaser (Appointed 10/19; Reapptd. 09/21; 10/23)
  • Paul William Pollock (Apptd. 10/21 Reapptd. 10/23)
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]

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