Boards and Committees List
- A.B.C. Board
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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.
Term: 3 year term
Member Name Term Expiration Action Fields Scarborough, Sr.
ChairmanAugust 2026 Appointed 08/14; Reappointed 08/17; 07/20 Apptd. as Chairman by BOC Board on 7/18/22, reapptd 7/23 Bea Basnight
memberAugust 2025 Appointed 07/22 Jimmy Pierce
memberAugust 2026 Jim Clark passed away 12/17/22 Mr. Pierce apptd to fill his term (term changed by Board to 8/23) Reapptd. 7/23 Earl Shearin, Jr.
memberAugust 2024 Appointed 04/24 (Filled unexpired term); Don Twyne, Jr.
MemberAugust 2024 Appt. 3/23
Meeting Info: Third Tuesday of the Month , 9:00 AM , ABC Store in Manteo
Contact: Fields Scarborough, Sr., Chairman | 252.473.0944 or 252.473.9492 ext 22
History:
Rondall Tillett replaced David Mizelle and Aubrey Heath appointed to fill unexpired term of Leon Daniels 8/94
Carl Hayes replaced Aubrey Heath 8/98
Guy Midgett replaced Ray White 8/07
Ray White appointed to fill unexpired term of Guy Midgett 5/08
Bobby Owens appointed to fill unexpired term of Rondal Tillett 6/11
Fields Scarborough, Sr. replaced Carl Hayes 8/14
On 8/3/15, the Dare County BOC voted to increase the size of the ABC Board from 3 to 5 members
Joe Tauber and James Clark were appointed 9/8/15
Ray White reappointed 8/5/19
Fields Scarborough reapptd. 7/20
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- Aging Advisory Council
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The Area Agency on Aging is the organization mandated under the
provisions of the Older American's Act of 1965 to work on behalf of older
adults and their caregivers in Region R. It is the Agency's mission to
empower senior adults to enhance their quality of life through training,
education, mediation, advocacy and coordination of services. The Council
advocates on behalf of the senior population in their counties by reviewing
and commenting on the laws, policies, actions and programs that affect
older adults.
Member Name Term Expiration Action Sandy Pace
memberFebruary 2025 Appointed 02/11; Reappointed 02/13, 02/15, 02/17, 02/19; 01/21; 2/23 Kaye White resigned Feb. 2023 Sandy Pace apptd. to complete term Jenna Wienert
memberFebruary 2025 Apptd. 4/24 to fill Beth Moore's unexpired term;
Meeting Info: Quarterly on a called basis and dates are determined at the annual meeting , 1:00 PM , Albemarle Commission
Contact: Jasmine S. Wilson, Aging Program & Contracts Specialist, Brandi Bohanan | Sandy Pace | [email protected]
History:
Emma Jane McDermott replaced Clinton Crawford 2/93.
Brandi Rheubottom replaced Jay Burrus 2/01.
Bel Pitcher filled the unexpired term of Emma Jane McDermott 9/03.
Kaye White filled vacant seat (Bel Pitcher) 2/11.
Contact Person - 4/19 CONTACT PERSON: Jasmine S. Wilson, Aging Program & Contracts Specialist Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging 512 South Church Street Hertford, NC 27944
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- Airport Authority
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The mission of the Dare County Airport Authority is to manage the
operation, maintenance and improvement of air services and facilities for
the use, convenience, and benefit of the air traveling public.
Term: 4 Year Term
Member Name Term Expiration Action Charlie Davidson
ChairmanJuly 2026 Appointed 07/15, 07/18; 8/22 Wally Overman
County CommissionerApril 2026 Appointed 01/15; Reappointed 04/18; 3/22 Ervin Bateman
memberJuly 2027 Apptd. 4/24 to fill unexpired term of David Crownover; Tony Bruno
memberJuly 2026 Appointed 4/24 to fill Jack Shea's unexpired term; Walton Burkhimer, Jr.
memberJuly 2027 Appointed 07/19; Reapptd. 6/23 George Henderson
memberJuly 2027 Appointed 07/87; Reappointed 07/91, 07/95, 07/99, 07/03, 07/07, 07/11, 07/15; 07/19; 6/23 James R. Kenny
memberApril 2027 William Pope no longer serving 11/22 James Kenny Appointed 1/3/23 to fill term Reapptd. 4/23 Joseph Blakaitis
TreasurerJuly 2027 Appointed 07/15; Reappointed 07/19; 6/23 Fred Newberry
Vice-ChairmanAugust 2026 Appointed 01/16; Reappointed 08/18; 8/22
Meeting Info: 4th Wednesday of each month , 7:00 PM , Dare County Regional Airport
Contact: Marge Stauffer | 475-5572 | [email protected]
History:
Louise Dollard replaced Clarence Skinner who resigned 8/86.
John Watkins replaced Dwight Wheless who resigned 4/87.
Phelpie Edmondson resigned 8/86.
Russell Langley replaced Orman Mann who resigned 10/84.
Tommie Gray replaced Russell Langley who resigned 8/86.
Ellis Gray, Jr. replaced Lionel Shannon who resigned 3/87.
Phil Olear replaced Ellis Gray who resigned 2/90.
Charles Elms replaced Jim Welch who resigned 2/90.
William D. Smith replaced Ken Mann who resigned 2/90.
Lester Scarborough replaced Phil Olear
Louise Dollard replaced Harold Gray
Clarence Skinner replaced Sonny Ambrose 1/93.
Sammy Smith replaced Lester Scarborough.
Glenn Futrell replaced Charles Elms 12/93.
Paul Breaux replaced Mearl Meekins 3/94.
Al Jones replaced R.D. Sawyer, Jr. 4/94.
Davis Balance replaced John Watkins 4/94.
Charles Davidson replaced Louise Dollard 8/94.
Dwight Burrus replaced Paul Breaux 8/94.
Jack Overman replaced Dwight Burrus 2/96.
Eugene Thomas replaced Davis Balance 10/96.
Alvin Hibbs replaced Clarence Skinner 2/94.
Jay Wheless replaced Glenn Futrell.
Richard Johnson replaced Sammy Smith 4/99.
Olin Davis replaced Al Jones 7/99.
Warren Judge replaced Richard Mapp 7/99.
Connie Brothers replaced Eugene Thomas 2/01.
Linda Willey filled unexpired term of Warren Judge 2/01.
Bill Plyler filled unexpired term of Olin Davis 11/01.
George Wood filled unexpired term Alvin Hibbs 11/01.
Jack Shea replaced Jack Overman 7/02.
David Jack Kenny filled unexpired term of Bill Plyler 1/06.
Steven C. Evans filled seat left vacant by Jay Wheless 4/07.
Jon David Harden replaced Connie Brothers 4/07.
Dwight Burrus filled unexpired term of David Jack Kenny 1/08.
Phelpie Edmondson apptd to fill unexpired term of David Harden (resigned1/11) 4/11.
Ali Breaux replaced Steven Evans 8/11.
Deke Bolte filled unexpired term of Dr. Charles Davidson 6/13.
David Twiddy filled unexpired term of Ali Breaux 6/13.
10/13 - Comm. Jack Shea was appointed as the Commissioner representative to fill the unexpired term of Richard Johnson. Mr. Shea was originally appointed to the Airport Authority in July 2002.
10/13 – Max Dutton was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Jack Shea.
12/14 – Beverly Boswell was appointed to fill unexpired term of Max Dutton.
1/15 – Wally Overman was appointed to replace Beverly Boswell.
4/15 – William Pope replaced Phelpie Edmondson.
7/15 – Joseph Blakaitis replaced Linda Willey.
7/15 – Charles Davidson filled unexpired term of Dwight Burrus.
9/15 - Overman and Shea switched seats, making Wally Overman the Comm. representative & Jack Shea a regular member.
11/15 – Jack Thomson filled unexpired term of the late Deke Bolte.
1/16 – Fred Newberry filled unexpired term of the late Jack Thomson.
7/15- George H. Wood and David Twiddy, V resigned
Walton"Pete"Burkhimer, Jr. and Chad Jones appointed
6/20 - David Crownover filled the unexpired term of the late Chad Jones
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- Albemarle Commission
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Initially organized in 1969 under the direction of the U.S. Economic
Development Administration, the Albemarle Commission is sanctioned
by the federal government as the lead regional organization for North
Carolina's Region R which includes Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare,
Gates, Hyde, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell and Washington counties.
The Commission works to address regional needs involving the
development and enhancement of regional infrastructure; industrial
recruitment business development, labor force development, travel and
tourism, community reinvestment /rehabilitation, and health and human
services.
Term: Term Limit - See Note In History Section
Member Name Term Expiration Action Howard Swain
At-Large RepresentativeRobert "Bob" Woodard
CommissionerAppointed 2/24
Meeting Info: 3rd Thursday of every month , 6:30 PM , Albemarle Commission
Contact: Bob Murphy | 252-426-5753 | [email protected]
History:
In July 1997 the Albemarle Commission was restructured with the Board of Directors comprising of one county commissioner from each of the 10 counties and 4 additional delegates. Dare County will have one of the four appointments.
In December 2009 the Albemarle Commission revised their bylaws concerning Board appointments and length of terms. The revision states that a county’s elected representative will serve a two year term, beginning January 1st and may not serve more than two consecutive terms.
In August 2017, Executive Director Cathy Davison clarified that Elected Officials on the Albemarle Commission Board no longer have an expiration date for their appointments. They stay on the board until they are no longer an elected official or their County Board of Commissioners decides to replace them with another Commissioner.
Based on the Albemarle Commission by-laws, four counties, on a rotating basis, appoint an individual as their at-large member to serve a two year term.
Peregrine White served as the at-large member 1/2008-1/2010
Terry Gore served as the at-large member 1/2014-1/2016
7/97 - Richard Johnson apptd.
9/97 - Mary Berntsen apptd.
2/08 - Perry White apptd. as at large member.
1/14 - Terry Gore appointed as at large member.
1/13 - Comm. Robert L. “Bob” Woodard, Sr. replaced Comm. Richard Johnson.
1/17 – Comm. Rob Ross replaced Comm. Bob Woodard.
12/18 - Howard Swain was appointed as at large member
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- Albemarle Region Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D)
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The Albemarle Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc.
(ARCD) is a 501c3 non-profit organization serving the people of Camden,
Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hyde, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell
and Washington Counties. The Council assists local governments and
community groups in northeast NC with projects that protect land and
water resources while promoting economic development.
Term: 4 Year Term
Member Name Term Expiration Action Maggie May September 2024 Appointed 09/2020
Meeting Info: February, May, September, December , 7:00 PM
Contact: Mark Powell | 252.482.7437 | [email protected]
History:
Leon Daniels replaced Chuck Hester 2/05.
Cynthia Owens filled unexpired term of Leon Daniels 6/05.
Cynthia Owens resigned 7/08.
Michael Barr appointed 6/11 to fill vacant seat left by Cynthia Owens.
Ann Sinclair appointed 2/16 to fill vacant seat left by Michael Barr, who did not want to be reappointed.
Ann Sinclair resigned 1/31/2020
Maggie May apptd. to replace Ann Sinclair 9/2020
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- College of the Albemarle Board of Trustees
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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.
Term: 4 Year Term
Member Name Term Expiration Action David Reide Corbett June 2025 Appointed 06/17; Reapptd. 5/21 Bob Woodard, Sr.
CommissionerJune 2024 Appointed 02/17; reappointed 6/2020
Meeting Info: , College of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City Campus
Contact: Valerie Mueller, Exec Asst to President of COA | 252-335-0821 ext. 2262
History:
Bill introduced to extend terms appointed in 1987 to five years. All other terms will be for four years. Received this information from Parker Chesson on May 1, 1987.
1/93 - Chris Seawell appointed to fill unexpired term of Louise Dollard.
9/96 - Geneva H. Perry appointed to fill unexpired term of Robert Williams.
11/99 - Richard Johnson appointed to fill unexpired term of Geneva Perry, who resigned.
6/06 - Fletcher Willey appointed to fill unexpired term of Chris Seawell.
6/11 - Jack Shea appointed to fill unexpired term of Richard Johnson.
12/11 - Warren Judge appointed to fill unexpired term of Richard Johnson (Jack Shea was appointed but never took the position.
2/17 - Chairman Bob Woodard was appointed due to the passing of Commissioner Warren Judge.
6/17 – David Reide Corbett replaced Fletcher Willey
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- East Lake Community Center Board
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Works to operate and maintain the East Lake Community Center for the
use and benefit of all the residents of East Lake.
Term: 3 year
Member Name Term Expiration Action Rosemarie Doshier
ChairmanJuly 2024 Appointed 10/08; Reappointed 07/09, 07/12, 07/15, 07/18; 6/21 Crystal Basnight
memberJuly 2025 Appointed 10/08; Reappointed 07/10, 07/13, 07/16; 07/19; 9/22
Meeting Info: Meets as needed , 7:00 PM , East Lake Community Center
Contact: Rosemarie Doshier | 475-3996 | [email protected]
History:
Asher Vandenburg replaced Ted Hemilright 7/97.
Earl Glenn Twiddy appointed to fill unexpired term of Steve Tyler 12/98.
Danny Rowe appointed to fill unexpired term of Asher Vandenburg 1/99.
John Sethman appointed to fill unexpired term of Earl G. Twiddy 11/99.
Willis Creef appointed to fill unexpired term of Danny Rowe 11/99.
Deanna Etheridge replaced Willis Creef 7/00.
Richard G. Perrot appointed to fill unexpired term of Deanna Etheridge 5/01.
Craig Burgess replaced Earl Twiddy 7/04.
Nancy Cahoon apptd. for 3 yr term 10/08.
Rosemarie Doshier filled unexpired term of John Sethman 10/08.
Crystal Basnight filled unexpired term of Violet Cahoon 10/08.
Brian Horne appointed to fill unexpired term of Craig Burgess 10/10 (term will expire 2013)
Shelly Perrot appointed to fill seat left vacant (last held by Ricky Perrot) 10/10
Ted Hemilright appointed to fill unexpired term of Nancy Cahoon 3/12
Joseph Sexton appointed to fill unexpired term of Brian Horne 3/12
Shelly Perrot resigned 4/2020
Erin Dennison appt. to fill Ms. Perrot term 6/20
Ted Hemilright reappointed 7/20
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- Equalization and Review Board
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The Board of Equalization and Review is a local citizen review board that
hears property tax appeals from property owners in Dare County. Under
North Carolina law, each county must have an Equalization and Review
Board to hear appeals of property values.
Term: 1 year term
Member Name Term Expiration Action Charles Evans
memberDecember 2024 Appointed 02/16; Reappointed 12/16, 1/18, 12/18; 12/19; 12/20; 12/21; 11/22; 12/23 Terry Gore
memberDecember 2024 Appointed 04/14; Reappointed 12/14, 12/15, 12/16, 1/18, 12/18; 12/19; 12/20; 12/21; 11/22; 12/23 Skip Jones
memberDecember 2024 Appointed 02/08; Reappointed 12/08, 12/09, 12/10, 12/11, 12/12, 12/13, 12/14, 12/15, 12/16, 1/18, 12/18; 12/19; 12/20; 12/21; 11/22; 12/23 Jeffrey Scott
memberDecember 2024 Appointed 02/16; Reappointed 12/16, 1/18, 12/18; 12/19; 12/20; 12/21; 11/22; 12/23 Jonathan Waddill
memberDecember 2024 Appointed 02/16; Reappointed 12/16, 1/18, 12/18; 12/19; 12/20; 12/21; 11/22; 12/23
Meeting Info: As Needed , TBD
Contact: Hosea Wilson, III | 252.475.5940 | [email protected]
Members Compensated: $50
History:
John Receveur replaced Judy Johnson 1/93.Myra Ladd replaced Carl Parrot 1/93.
Alvin S. Hibbs replaced Keith Fearing 2/93.
Barbara Britt replaced Myra Ladd 1/95.
Curtis Creech replaced Ron Tillett 1/98.
Michael Davenport replaced Alvin Hibbs 12/01.
Bo Taylor replaced the late Curtis Creech 12/02
Kerwin Hoy replaced Bo Taylor 4/06
Skip Jones filled unexpired term of John Receveur 2/08
Talmadge Jones filled unexpired term of Kerwin Hoy 3/08
Terry Gore filled unexpired term of Barbara Britt 4/14
Jonathan Waddill replaced Bette Gray 2/16
Jeffrey Scott replaced Talmadge Jones 2/16
Charles Evans replaced Michael Davenport 2/16
12/19 Reapptment of: Nelson Jones, Jonathan Waddill, Jeffrey Scott, Terry Gore and Charles Evans
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- Extra Territorial Jurisdiction District (ETJ) - Town of Nags Head
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Dare County appointee serves as a member of the Nags Head Planning
Board as well as a member of the Nags Head Board of Adjustment and
represents Dare County in the ETJ District.
Term: 3 year
Member Name Term Expiration Action Gary Ferguson
Commissioner AppointeeJune 2026 Apptd. 6/23
Meeting Info:
Contact: Town of Nags Head
History:
Peregrine White replaced Moncie (Punk) Daniels, 06/15
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- Extra Territorial Jurisdiction District (ETJ) - Town of Southern Shores
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This Board includes all of the Town of Southern Shores Planning Board
members and a representative from Dare County.
Term: 3 year
Member Name Term Expiration Action John Finelli
Dare County AppointeeJune 2024 Appointed 07/09; Reappointed 06/12, 06/15, 06/18; 5/21
Meeting Info: Meets as Needed
Contact: Town of Southern Shores
History:
n/a
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- Fessenden Center Advisory Board
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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.
Term: 4 Year
Member Name Term Expiration Action Jennifer Cromwell
At LargeJune 2026 Apptd. 6/20/22 John Griffin
At LargeJune 2024 Appointed 07/10; Reappointed 07/12, 07/16; 06/20 James Kenner
At LargeJune 2026 Apptd. 06/19 filling the vacancy due to the death of Louise Rossiter Reapptd; 5/22 Megan Vayette
At LargeOctober 2025 Apptd. 10/21 Edward J. O'Brien, Jr.
AvonOctober 2025 Apptd. 10/21 Wendi Munden
BuxtonJune 2026 Apptd. 6/22 Marcie Shoemaker
Buxton, ChairJune 2026 Appointed 02/16; Reappointed 06/18; 06/20 apptd. as Chair; 5/22 Danny Couch
CommissionerJune 2026 Appointed 06/17; Reappointed 06/18; 05/22 Forrest Paddock
FriscoJune 2026 Appointed 02/17; Reappointed 06/18; 5/22 Robyn (Hali) Easley
HatterasJune 2024 Appointed 06/18; Reapptd. 06/20 Kenneth Brite
RodantheJune 2024 Appointed 02/17; 06/20 Brian Jones
SalvoJune 2024 Appointed 07/23 to complete term of previous member
Meeting Info: Quarterly , 12:00 AM , Fessenden Center, Buxton
Contact: Susan Gray | 252.475.5649 | [email protected]
History:
3/97 Apptd. USCG Representative to seat on the Board. Though apptd.
in 3/97, term will expire 6/98 to keep consistent with other appointments.
10/97 - Commissioner Mac Midgett replaced Bobby Owens.
3/99 - George Volsky apptd. to fill unexpired term of Bill Barley.
3/99 - Kathy Kiddy apptd. to fill unexpired term of Tom Barclay.
5/99 - Jinny McBride apptd. to fill unexpired term of Jackie Leeling.
9/00 - Rev. Holt Clarke fill unexpired term of Rev. Jim Huskins.
Commissioner John Robert Hooper appointed to replace Mac Midgett.
5/02 - Michelle Edwards appointed to fill unexpired term of Jenny Hooper.
6/04 - Heidi Blackwood apptd. to fill expired term of George Volsky.
6/04 - Charles Moseley apptd. to fill expired term of Holt Clarke.
6/04 - Matt Caviness apptd. to fill expired term of Dave Umberger.
6/04 - Susan Gray apptd. to fill expired term of Michelle Edwards.
6/04 - Jennifer Kingery apptd. to fill expired term of Jane Oden.
1/05 - Commissioner Mac Midgett replaced John Robert Hooper.
3/06 - Allen Burrus replaced the late Mac Midgett.
6/06 - Jack Painter replaced John Leatherwood.
11/08 - Steve Jennette filled unexpired term of Ken Wenberg.
2/09 - Rev. Cory B. Oliver filled unexpired term of Rev. Charles Moseley.
6/09 - Cheryl Austin filled unexpired term of Kathy Kiddy.
6/09 - Danny Couch filled unexpired term of Jennifer Kingery.
7/10 - John Griffin filled unexpired term of Ormond Fuller.
7/12 - Mary Ellen D. Balance replaced Danny Couch.
3/14 - Laura Fiscus filled unexpired term of Cheryl Austin.
3/14 - Sonny Quidley filled unexpired term of Susan Gray.
2/16 - Marcie Shoemaker filled unexpired term of Heidi Blackwood.
2/17 – Kenneth Brite filled unexpired term of Laura Fiscus.
2/17 – Keith Durham filled unexpired term of Sonny Quidley.
2/17 – Forrest Paddock filled unexpired term of Jack Painter.
6/17 – Danny Couch appointed to replace Allen Burrus
2/18 - Louise Rossiter passed away
6/18 - Robyn (Hali) Easley filled unexpired term of Mary Ellen Ballance
6/19 - James Kenner filled at-large vac. due to death of Louise Rossiter
6/20 - Marci Shoemaker apptd. as Chair
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- Game and Wildlife Commission
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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.
Term: 3 year
Member Name Term Expiration Action Missy McPherson
District 1July 2026 Appointed 07/17; Reapptd. 6/20; 6/23 Edward Bow Meekins
District 1July 2025 Appointed 07/13; Reappointed 07/16; 07/19; 6/22 Timmy Midgett
District 1July 2025 Appointed 08/16; Reapptd 07/19; 6/22 Buddy Shelton
District 1July 2024 Appointed 07/18; Reapptd. 6/21 George Henderson
District 2July 2026 Appointed 08/77; Reappointed 08/90, 07/92, 07/94, 08/97, 08/00, 07/02, 07/05, 07/08, 07/11, 07/14, 07/17; 6/20; 6/23 Robert Owens
District 2July 2026 Appointed 07/17; Reapptd. 6/20; 6/23 Phil Haywood
District 3July 2024 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
District 3July 2024 Appointed 10/97; Reappointed 08/00; 07/03, 07/06, 07/09, 07/12, 07/15, 07/18; 06/21 Mike Johnson
District 3July 2025 Appointed 11/05; Reappointed 07/07, 07/10, 07/13, 07/16; 07/19; 06/22 Kyle Perry
District 4July 2026 Appointed 07/17; Reapptd. 6/20, 6/23 Harvey Scarborough, Jr.
District 4July 2024 Appointed 07/11; Reappointed 07/12, 07/15, 07/18; 6/21
Meeting Info: Once a month, August – December , 7:00 PM , Dare County Administrative Building
Contact: Melva Garrison, Game and Wildlife Clerk | 252.475.5633 | [email protected]
Members Compensated: $25 per meeting $50 per meeting Chairman
History:
In order to create staggered terms enacted by the Gen. Assembly Atty. Al Cole recommended the following: Reappoint Timmy Midgett, David Pruitt, Bill Walker for 1 yr. Reappoint Bryan Perry, Earl Ray Mann, Sonny Briggs, George Henderson for 2 yrs. Reappoint Andrew Horne, Phil Haywood, William Wilson, Manson Meekins for 3 yrs. This action was done at the 8/7/00 DCBC mtg.
Timmy Midgett Mike Johnson and Edward Meekins reapptd. 07/19
Bill Walker replaced Randy O’Neal 8/86.
Phil Haywood replaced Robert D. Parker 1986.
Sonny Briggs replaced Ken Mann 8/90.
David Pruitt replaced Gary Dowdy 8/93.
Leland Midgett replaced Allen Burrus 7/94.
Barry Martin replaced John Booth, Jr. 7/94.
Bryan Perry replaced Leland Midgett 8/94.
6/24/96 Gen. Statute requires term to be 3 yrs Changed terms @direction of Cty Atty
William H. Wilson replaced Barry Martin 8/97.
Allan Newcomb replaced Ray Scarborough 8/97.
Dr. Andrew F. Horne replaced Allan Newcomb 10/97.
Timmy Midgett apptd to fill term of Harry Mann 12/98.
Mike Johnson apptd. to fill term of David Pruitt 11/05.
Buddy Shelton replaced Earl Ray Mann 7/08.
Harvey Scarborough, Jr. apptd. to fill term of William Wilson, 7/11.
Phil Sawyer apptd. to fill term of Manson Meekins 9/11.
Edward (Bow) Meekins replaced Bill Walker 7/13.
Eddie Twyne replaced Timmy Midgett 7/16.
Timmy Midgett apptd. to fill term of Eddie Twyne 8/16. Mr. Twyne is unable to serve at this time
Kyle Perry replaced Bryan Perry 7/17
Missy McPherson replaced Buddy Shelton 7/17
Robert Owens replaced Sonny Briggs 7/17
Buddy Shelton replaced Phil Sawyer 7/18
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- Hatteras Community Center Board
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This Board operates and maintains the Hatteras Village Community
Center.
Term: 2 year
Member Name Term Expiration Action George Banks
memberJune 2025 Appointed 06/97; Reappointed 06/17; 06/19; 5/21; 6/23 Jeff Oden
memberJune 2025 Appointed 3/1/21 to fill remainder of Ricki Shepherd term 6/21 Reapptd. 5/21; 6/23 Dennis Robinson
memberJune 2025 Appointed 06/17; Reapptd. 06/19, 5/21; 6/23 Rom Whitaker
memberJune 2024 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
memberJune 2024 Appointed 6/18; Repptd. 6/20; 05/22
Meeting Info: 3rd Wednesday of each month , 7:30 PM
Contact: Dennis Robinson | 252.475.4388
History:
Richard A. Midgett replaced Gary Austin 6/93.
Raymond Willis replaced Belinda Willis 7/95.
Ricki Shepherd appointed to fill unexpired term of Cora Simmons 10/96.
Shanklin Peele Jr. appointed to fill unexpired term of Bert Austin 1/97.
Ernie Foster, Jr. replaced Raymond Willis 6/97.
Rom Whitaker appointed to fill unexpired term of Shanklin Peele Jr. 3/03.
Richard Midgett apptd. for one year 6/03 in order to stagger terms.
George Banks and Dennis Robinson replaced Ernie Foster, Jr.and Geraldine Farrow 6/15.
Laura Young replaced Richard Midgett 6/18
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- Health and Human Services Board
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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.
Term: 4 Year Term
Member Name Term Expiration Action L’Tanya Murray
At LargeSeptember 2025 Appointed 06/15; Reappointed 09/17; 10/21 Wally Overman
At LargeSeptember 2024 Appointed 03/17; Reapptd. 8/20 Ervin Bateman
CommissionerSeptember 2025 Appointed 1/19; Reapptd. 9/21 Jamie Daniels
Community-at-LargeSeptember 2026 Appointed 09/22 Duwayne Gibbs
Community-at-LargeSeptember 2027 Appointed 09/23 Ashley Jackson
Community-at-LargeSeptember 2026 Appointed 4/19; Reapptd. 9/22 Allen Moran
Community-at-LargeSeptember 2025 Appointed 09/21 Janine Sewell
Community-at-LargeSeptember 2024 Appointed 9/21/20 Dr. Makani Peele
DentistSeptember 2027 Appointed 09/23 Doug Tillett
EngineerSeptember 2025 Appointed 09/21 Alexis Hodges
Nurse MemberSeptember 2024 Appointed 09/13; Reappointed 09/16; 8/20; Daniel Jones
OptometristNovember 2027 Apptd. 11/19; Reapptd. 09/23 Brent Richardson
PharmacistSeptember 2026 Appointed 09/22 Dr. Ashley Clower
PhysicianSeptember 2025 Appointed 09/21 Christopher Roberts
Social WorkerSeptember 2026 Appointed 10/18, reapptd 9/22 Mark Grossman
VeterinarianSeptember 2024 Appointed 03/16; Reappointed 09/16; 8/20
Meeting Info: 4th Tuesday of Feb. and August and 3rd Tuesday in May and November unless specified otherwise , 6:30 PM , Dare County Department of Social Services
Contact: Tammy Reber | 475-5537 | [email protected]
Members Compensated: $100 per meeting
History:
9/14 Kevin Phillips replaced Steve Evans
1/15 Beverly Boswell appointed to fill unexpired term of Allen Burrus
6/15 L’Tanya Murray filled unexpired term of Brant Murray
11/15 Dr. James Woodson replaced Dr. J. Trahey Maner
3/16 Dr. Mark Grossman filled unexpired term of Dr. Steven Samson
3/17 Wally Overman appointed to fill unexpired term of Beverly Boswell
9/18 Kevin Phillips and Nichola Kiousis reapptd., seeking applicants to replace Tanya Barkley-Graham and Mary E. Gray
10/18 Christopher Robers appointed to replace Tanya Barkely-Graham Social Worker Seat
1/19 Ervin Bateman replace Bob Woodard
4/19 Ashley Jackson appointed to fill vacant At Large Seat
6/19 Janet Riddick passed away
11/19 Tim Shearin and James Woodson Reapptd., Dr. Daniel Jones apptd.
apptd. Janine Sewell to fill vacancy by Frank Hester 8/20- however Health Board needs to approve
after Health Board approval, Board appointed Janine Sewell 9/21
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- Jury Commission
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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.
Term: 2 Year Terms
Member Name Term Expiration Action Tammy Jennings
Clerk AppointeeElizabeth Ann (LizAnn) Creef-Meekins
Commissioner AppointeeAugust 2025 Appointed 09.20.21 to fill remainder of of Lou Ellen Quinn's term 08/2023 Reapptd. 7/17/23 Dana Tillett
Judge AppointeeReplaced Scheryl Gray 8/19 per Dean M. Tolson, Clerk of Superior Court
Meeting Info: Every 2 years , 12:00 AM
Contact: Clerk of Court | 475.5200
History:
Joyce Sledge replaced Gwen White.
Janice Midgett replaced Ken Doughty.
Stella Hollingsworth replaced Joyce Sledge 8/95.
Kim Grimes replaced Janice Midgett 8/95.
Mona Meekins replaced Katherine Aguirre 8/95.
Sandra Robinson replaced Stella Hollingsworth 8/97.
Tammy Jennings replaced Kim Doughtie.
Alma Clark filled unexpired term of Sandra Robinson 11/11.
Lou Ellen Quinn filled unexpired term of Alma Clark, who resigned 11/17
Lou Ellen Quinn reapptd 8/5/19
Dana Tillett replaced Scheryl Gray as Judge Apptee
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- Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC)
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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.
Term: 2 year
Member Name Term Expiration Action Katherine Irby
4-H/SOS-At LargeJune 2025 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 Amber Younce
Asst. District Attorney. or designeeJune 2025 Appointed 03/22 to fill term of Laura Twichell; apptd 4/23 Lora M. Gilreath
At LargeOctober 2025 Apptd. 10/21 Repptd. 10/23 Marcus Hester-Smith
At LargeJune 2025 Appointed 06/19; 06/21; 5/23 Paul William Pollock
At LargeOctober 2025 Apptd. 10/21 Reapptd. 10/23 Marsha Riibner-Cady
At LargeJune 2024 Appointed 06/10; Reappointed 06/12, 06/14, 06/16, 06/18; 05/22 Sara Sampson
At LargeJune 2025 Appointed 6/21; reapptd. 5/23 Martin Dalton
At-LargeDecember 2025 Apptd. 12/2023 Eva Anderson
Chief Court Counselor, or designeeSeptember 2025 Appt. 10/23 Steve House
CommissionerJune 2025 Appointed 06/17; Reapptd. 06/19; 06/21; 5/23 Shannon Glaser
County Manager or designeeOctober 2025 Appointed 10/19; Reapptd. 09/21; 10/23 Stephanie Webb
Director AMH/DD/SA or designeeJune 2025 Appointed 03/22 to fill term; apptd. 5/23 Robert Trivette
District Court Judge/Co. Comm. Appt.June 2025 Appointed 01/12; Reappointed 06/13, 06/15, 06/17; 06/19; 6/21, 5/23 Sheila Davies
Health & Human ServicesJune 2025 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 Gail Hutchison
Local Sheriff or designeeJune 2025 Appointed 06/13; Reappointed 06/15, 06/17; 06/19; 06/23; 5/23 Jennifer Alexander
Member of Business CommunityJune 2024 Appointed 1/19; 06/20; 5/22 Stephen Wescott
Member of Faith CommunityJune 2024 Appointed 11/11; Reappointed 06/12, 06/14, 06/16, 06/18; 06/20; 5/22 Jamie Koch
Non-Profit RepresentativeApril 2026 Appointed 04/21; Filling term of Todd Heineche, Reapptd. 09/21, 10/23- Filling term of Stephanie Baker; 4/24 Spencer Gregory
Parks & RecreationJune 2024 Appointed 12/23 to fill Tim White's unexpired term. Vance Haskett
Police ChiefJune 2025 Appointed 01/08; Reappointed 07/09, 07/11, 07/13; 07/15, 07/17; 06/19; 06/21; 5/23 Robin Vermillion
School Superintendent or designeeJune 2025 Appointed 10/23 to fill Amber Nibe term. Melinda Mogowski
Substance Abuse ProfessionalJune 2024 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 Jennifer Wooten
Under 21 or public member representing interests of families of at-risk juvenilesMay 2025 Apptd. 5/23 Maddox Cromwell
Youth Rep. under age 18January 2025 Appt. 12/05/22
Meeting Info: 2nd Tuesday of the Month , 12:30 PM , Dare County Administration Building
Contact: Shannon T. Glaser | 475-5753 | [email protected]
History:
Doug Oberbeck replaced Dave Cheesman 7/07
Tom Waite replaced Tim Hill 7/07
Jane Midgett replaced Betty Selby 7/07
Renee Welch replaced Amy Wells 7/07
Richard Martin replaced DuWayne Gibbs 7/07
Katie Lee and Kasey Rollinson filled vacant youth rep. positions 11/07
Vance Haskett appointed to fill unexpired term of Francis D’Ambra 1/08
Winfield Bevins replaced Jim Southern 6/08.
Tim White replaced Cliff Ogburn 6/08
Sarah Massey filled unexpired term of Tom Waite 10/08
Tom Williamson filled unexpired term of Jane Midgett 12/08.
Melinda Maher filled unexpired term of Renee Welch 12/08.
Sara Gist filled vacant at large student rep 12/08.
Richard Martin replaced Nancy Griffin 7/09.
Jennifer Karpowicz replaced Kimberly Pellini 7/09.
Kevin Brunk filled unexpired term of Winfield Bevins 7/09.
Lora Vann filled unexpired Sarah Massey 11/09.
Lora Gilreath filled unexpired term of Cole Beasley 6/10.
Marsha Ribner-Cady filled vacant at large seat 65/10.
Ron Bennett appointed to fill unexpired term of Eddie Lynch 1/11.
Tripp Hobbs replaced Richard Martin 6/11.
Jeff Deringer replaced Doug Oberbeck 6/11.
Richard Martin replaced Edgar Barnes 6/11.
Lynette Ford replaced Thomas Williamson 6/11.
Tony Gray replaced Melinda Maher 6/11.
Sheila Davies filled unexpired term of Tony Gray 11/11.
Stephen Wescott filled unexpired term of Kevin Brunk 11/11.
Kara Rap filled unexpired term of Elise Quidley 11/11.
Wes Rawles filled unexpired term of David Spruill 11/11.
Matthew Schofield filled unexpired term of Lynette Ford 6/12.
Natalie Evans filled unexpired term of Matthew Schofield 2/13.
Malinda Lathan filled unexpired term of Shelia Davies 2/13.
Teresa Twyne filled unexpired term of Tripp Hobbs 10/13.
Bobbie Lowe filled unexpired term of Sarah Massey 4/14.
Adam Leggett filled unexpired term of Bobbie Lowe 12/14.
Margarette Umphlett filled unexpired term of Virginia Tillett 12/14.
Appointment for Health Department combined with appointment for Social Services, (Health and Human Services) 2014.
Laura Twichell replaced Natalie Evans 6/15.
Nancy Griffin replaced Lora Gilreath 6/15.
Alejandra Monica-Sanchez appointed to fill unexpired term of Austin Banks 11/15.
Joshua Tolson appointed to fill unexpired term of Abby Haywood 11/15.
John Gardner filled unexpired term of Ron Bennett 1/16.
Keith Letchworth filled unexpired term of Adam Leggett 1/16.
Ryan Henderson filled vacant, at large seat 1/16.
Michael Lewis filled unexpired term of Lynn Bryant 2/16.
LaQreshia Bates-Harley filled unexpired term of Sherri Ellington 6/16.
Lionel Ray Robinson replaced Malinda Lathan 6/17
Steve House replaced Margarette Umphlett 6/17
Mollee Sinks filled the unexpired term of Alejandra Monica-Sanchez 9/17
Josh Houston filled the unexpired term of Joshua Tolson 11/17
Molly McGinnis filled the unexpired term of Teresa Twyne 3/18
John Gardner did not want to be reappointed, his replacement was deferred to later 6/18
Edward Hall, Jr. filled the unexpired term of LaQreshia Bates-Harley 6/18
Jennifer Alexander was appointed to fill the vacancy for member of the Business Community 1/19
Melanie Gonzalez appointed to fill vacant student repre. seat 1/19
Marcus Hester-Smith filled the at-large seat held by Lionel Robinson 6/19
Craig Albert apptd. to fill at-large seat held by Ryan Henderson 06/19
Chelsea Artzt apptd. to replace Melanie Gonzalez as student rep 06/19
Lara Cate Wright apptd to fill student repres vacancy 08/19
Bonnie Bennett and Richard Martin retired 9/19
Shannon Glaser to fill Bonnie Bennett and Heineche to replace Richard Martin
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- Land Transfer Tax Appeals Board
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This Board meets when someone disputes the amount of land transfer
tax.
Term: 4 Year Term
Member Name Term Expiration Action Jack Overman
Commissioner AppointeeSeptember 2027 Appointed 06/11; Reappointed 11/15; 06/19; 09/23 Rob Rollason
Commissioner AppointeeJune 2025 Appt. 06/21 Jacqueline Ricks-Sample
Kill Devil HillsJune 2025 Appointed 06/13; Reappointed 06/17; 06/21 Dylan Tillett
Kitty HawkJune 2025 Appointed 02/24 to fill unexpired term. James Ayers
ManteoOctober 2025 Apptd. 10/2021 Michael Siers
Nags HeadSeptember 2027 Appointed 06/19 - and filled the seat formerly held by John Ratzenberger Reapptd. 09/23 Maggie Carroll
Southern ShoresSeptember 2027 Appointed 09/23
Meeting Info: The board only meets when there is an appeal. , TBD
Contact: Hosea Wilson, III | 252.475.5940 | [email protected]
History:
Barbara Connery replaced Manson Meekins who resigned 6/99.
Russell Langley replaced Smokey Broughton 8/99.
Robert Muller replaced Ronald Scott 8/99.
Robert Rallason reappointed for four year term 3/02.
Barbara Connery reappointed for four year term 4/02
June Neri replaced Jule Burrus 4/02.
Bill Fruit replaced Leo Antonucci 4/02.
Doug Seay replaced Bill Fruit 9/05.
Emilie Klutz replaced Doug Seay 1/06.
Doug Remaley replaced Bob Muller 9/07.
Jack Overman apptd. to fill seat left vacant by Russell Langley 1/08.
Jacqueline Ricks-Sample appointed to fill unexpired term of Robert Rollason 5/2010.
Michael Stone replaced James Perry, Town of Southern Shores 11/15.
John Ratzenberger replaced the late Doug Remaley, Town of Nags Head, 11/15.
Lynne McClean replaced Emilie Klutz
Michael Siers replaced John Ratzenberger - Town of Nags Head 06/19
### End of Page for Land Transfer Tax Appeals Board ###
- Library Board - Dare
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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.
Term: 3 year terms
Member Name Term Expiration Action Ervin Bateman
CommissionerJune 2027 Appointed 1/19; Commissioners appointed to this Board serve 4 year terms; Joann Wilson-Harfst
Kill Devil HillsOctober 2024 Appointed 10/21 Ruth Perkins
Kitty HawkOctober 2024 Appt. 10/21 Bea Basnight
memberJune 2025 Apptd. 6/22 Lisa Mathews
memberOctober 2026 Apptd: 10/2023 Susan Pfaff
memberJune 2025 Apptd. 6/22 Janice Willis
memberJune 2026 Appointed 06/14; Reappointed 06/17; 10/21; 5/23 Marylou Hoffert
Southern ShoresOctober 2024 Apptd. 10/21
Meeting Info: 2nd Thursday in January, April, July and October , 10:00 AM , Rotates among three libraries (Manteo, Hatteras and Kill Devil Hills)
Contact: Meaghan Beasley | 252-441-4331 | [email protected]
History:
Jack Hohmann was first appointed to the Board April 1977.
Robert Morrill replaced Harrison Baggerly 6/90.
Stella Green replaced Margot Tillett 6/90.
Helen Kleyla replaced Bea Mulford 6/92.
Nora Fucci replaced Cashar Evans 6/93.
Wayne Gray appointed to fill unexpired term of Jack Hohmann 11/93.
Martha Hohmann replaced Hilda Bayliss 6/94.
Pat Eure replaced Helen Kleyla 7/95.
Jan DeBlieu replaced Nora Fucci 6/96
Elizabeth Newman replaced Robert Morrill 6/96.
James Melvin replaced Stella Green 6/96.
Beth Storie replaced Martha Hohmann 6/97.
Cheryl Byrd replaced Polly Bernd 6/97.
Jan Willis replaced Ray Gray 6/97.
Cheryl Byrd moved to fill commissioner appointee position replacing Wayne Gray who resigned 8/98.
John (Possum) Silver appointed to fill position vacated by Cheryl Byrd 8/98.
Roger Allen replaced James Melvin 6/99.
Debbie Sauls replaced John Silver 6/00.
John Robert Hooper replaced Cheryl Byrd 3/01.
Dorothy Fink replaced Pat Eure 8/01.
Paul Charron filled unexpired term of Beth Storie 8/01.
Laura Perkins replaced Jan DeBlieu 8/02.
Mel Covey replaced Elizabeth Newman 8/02.
Lynne Hutchins replaced Roger Allen 11/02.
Betty Swanson replaced Jan Willis 6/03.
Amy Huggins filled unexpired term of Paul Charron 10/04.
Janis Cochrane apptd. to fill unexpired term of Mel Covey 1/05.
Mike Johnson apptd. to fill unexpired term of John Robert Hooper 1/05.
Lynne Foster apptd. to fill unexpired term of Dorothy Fink 10/05.
Michael Hogan apptd. to fill unexpired term of Debbie Sauls 10/05.
Commissioner Virginia Tillett replaced Commissioner Mike Johnson 2/08.
Fletcher Willey replaced Laura Catoe 7/08.
Karen Bachman replaced Janis Cochrane 7/08.
Joyce Bornfriend replaced Lynne Hutchins 7/08.
Donna Trivette replaced Betty Swanson 12/09.
William Pfeifer replaced Amy Huggins 12/09.
Elizabeth Gaimel replaced Michael Hogan 12/09.
Jerry Hart replaced Lynne Foster 6/10.
Ellen Bryson filled unexpired term of Fletcher Willey 8/11.
Lisa Phillips filled unexpired term of Jerry Hart 8/11.
Commissioner Margarette Umphlett replaced former Commissioner Virginia Tillett 12/14.
Sandra Carter replaced Donna Trivette 6/15.
Willard Haithcock replaced Elizabeth Gaimel 6/15.
Beverly Boswell filled unexpired term of William Pfeifer 6/16.
Rob Ross replaced Margarette Umphlett 6/17
Beverly Boswell resigned 4/17
Sandra Carter has moved and no longer resides in Dare County 6/18
Ervin Bateman replaced Rob Ross 1/19
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- Library Board - East Albemarle Region
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This Board serves as the governing board and sets policy for the eight
libraries within the East Albemarle Regional Library System. The Board is
responsible for setting region-wide policies, and approving and reviewing
the regional budget. Regional library board members must be a member
of the local library advisory board at the time of their appointment. Meets
quarterly.
Term: 4 Year Term
Member Name Term Expiration Action Marylou Hoffert
memberJanuary 2027 Apptd. 1/23
Meeting Info: Third Thursday of January, April, July and October , 10:00 PM , alternates in Camden, Pasquotank, Dare and Currituck
Contact: Tom Shepley | 252-335-2511
History:
Bea Mulford appointed to fill unexpired term of Wayne Gray 11/87.
Polly Bernd replaced Jack Hohmann 7/92.
Martha Hohmann replaced Bea Mulford 8/94.
Stella Green replaced Mary Lou Mankedick 8/94.
Ray Gray replaced Stella Green 7/96.
Jan DeBlieu appointed to fill unexpired term of Polly Bernd 8/97.
Pat Eure appointed to fill unexpired term of Martha Hohmann 8/97.
Elizabeth Newman appointed to fill unexpired term of Ray Gray 8/97.
Dorothy Fink appointed to fill unexpired term of Jan DeBlieu 12/01.
Jan Willis appointed to fill unexpired term of Pat Eure 12/01.
Laura Catoe appointed to fill unexpired term of Elizabeth Newman 8/02.
Paul Charron appointed to fill unexpired term of Jan Willis 3/04.
Amy Huggins appted. to fill unexpired term of Dorothy Fink 10/05
Betty Swanson apptd. to fill unexpired term of Paul Charron 11/05.
Elizabeth Gaimel replaced Betty Swanson 7/10.
Joyce Bornfriend replaced Lynne Foster 6/12.
Mike Hogan replaced Amy Huggins 4/19
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- Manns Harbor Community Center Board
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This Board operates and maintains the community center facility and
amenities for the use and benefit of Manns Harbor residents.
Term: 2 Year Term
Member Name Term Expiration Action Betty Beasley June 2025 Appointed 08/11; Reappointed 06/13, 06/15, 06/17; 06/19; 06/21; 7/23 Clyde Gard June 2024 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 Jennifer Gilbert June 2025 Appointed 06/19, Reapptd. 06/21, 7/23 Bonny Sawyer June 2024 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 Vickie Craddock
PresidentJune 2025 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
Meeting Info: Quarterly or as needed , 7:00 PM , Manns Harbor Community Building
Contact: Vickie Craddock | 252.423.1164 | [email protected]
History:
Richard Burke replaced Robin Gard 8/89.
W.R. Beasley replaced Edward White.
Lori Hux replaced Janet Craddock 7/91.
Crystal Mann replaced Bobby Beasley 9/93.
Joann Ball filled unexpired term of Debbie Tillett 4/95.
Timmy Midgett filled unexpired term of Richard Burke 4/95.
Rollins Tillett, Jr. filled unexpired term of Crystal Sidwell 10/97.
Darlene Craddock appointed to fill unexpired term of Darlene Gard 1/99.
Vickie Craddock appointed to fill unexpired term of Timmy Midgett 1/99.
Bonny Sawyer replaced Joann Ball 6/99
Dropped from 6 members to 5 members 6/99. (Member dropped was Lori Ann Gibbs who moved to Manteo.)
Clyde Gard appointed to fill unexpired term of Rollins Tillett, Jr. 2/00.
Rodney Ballance appointed to fill unexpired term of Darlene Craddock 8/01.
Clyde Gard and Bonny Sawyer’s terms extended one year so everyone’s terms will be staggered and not expire at the same time.
Bett Beasley replaced Harry Mann 8/11.
Jennifer Gilbert filled the term of Rodney Ballance who died 6/19
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- Manns Harbor Marina Commission
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The Manns Harbor Marina Commission is a seven-member group
representing recreational, commercial and local interests for the self-
governing mutual purpose of Manns Harbor Marina. The commission meets
six times per year and reports directly to the Dare County Board of
Commissioners.
Term: 2 year
Member Name Term Expiration Action Cyndy Holda
memberApril 2025 Appointed 04/13; Reappointed 04/15, 04/17, 4/19; 3/21; 4/23 Jeff James
memberApril 2026 Appointed 04/13; Reappointed 04/16, 04/18, 06/20, 3/22, 4/24 Jonathan Oglesby
memberApril 2025 Appointed 04/13; Reappointed 04/15, 04/17, 4/19; 3/21; 4/23 Jessie (Troy) Outland, Jr.
memberApril 2025 Appointed 04/13; Reappointed 04/15, 04/17, 04/19; 3/21; 4/23 Audra Shackelford
memberApril 2026 Apptd. 4/24 Ladd Bayliss
SecretaryApril 2025 Appointed 04/13; Reappointed 04/15, 04/17, 04/19; 3/21; 4/23 Paul Mann, V
Vice-ChairmanApril 2026 Appointed 04/13; Reappointed 04/16, 04/18, 06/20, 3/22, 4/24
Meeting Info: Bimonthly
Contact: Ladd Bayliss | 252.207.5894 | [email protected]
History:
Formed by DCBC 4/1/13. A Commission has been formed to enforce rules governing the use of the old Manns Harbor Marina property. The facility will operate as a marina for commercial fishermen to dock and unload their catch
and for public boat access. Dare County’s role is to form the Commission and appointment commission members.
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- Northeastern Workforce Development Board
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The Area Agency on Aging is the organization mandated under the
provisions of the Older American's Act of 1965 to work on behalf of older
adults and their caregivers in Region R. It is the Agency's mission to
empower senior adults to enhance their quality of life through training,
education, mediation, advocacy and coordination of services. The Council
advocates on behalf of the senior population in their counties by reviewing
and commenting on the laws, policies, actions and programs that affect
older adults.
Term: 2 year term
Member Name Term Expiration Action Rob Ross
Commissioner
Meeting Info: Meets as needed , 12:00 AM , Determined by Chairman
History:
Rob Ross replaced Robert Woodard
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- Nursing Home Community Advisory Council/DC Joint Comm. Advisory Committee
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Nursing Home Community Advisory Councils were established to maintain
the intent of the Nursing Home and Adult Care Home Resident Bill of
Rights within nursing homes and adult care homes across the state. The
Committee promotes community involvement and cooperation to ensure
quality of care for older adults. The Council is responsible for advising the
County Commissioners of the general conditions that exist in Dare
County's long-term care facilities.
Term: 1 year term, 3 year term if reappointed
Member Name Term Expiration Action Jim Tobin
Ex.OfficioJanuary 2024 Appointed 06/17; Reappointed 1/18; 1/21
Meeting Info: Meets Quarterly , 10:00 AM , Baum Center
Contact: Brandi Jordan | 252.404-7086 | [email protected]
History:
Marjorie Lane, Ombudsman of the Albemarle Commission called to ask for a copy of Mr. Russell Langley’s letter of resignation from the Nursing Home Advisory Committee. Ms. Lane said that by law only five members from Dare County should be on the Board. She recommended not replacing Mr. Langley since there were five members after his resignation. She also advised that law provides that one of the members is to be an individual recommended by the Nursing Home. She asked that the next time a term is due to expire, this slot be filled by such a person.
Dorothy Meers replaced Polly Bernd 9/90.
Dawn Gibbs replaced Alice Basnight 4/91.
Roy Riddick appointed to fill unexpired term of Emma Cannady. He can only be appointed for 1 year since this is his first appointment. His term will expire 1/94.
Liz Ann Creef appointed to fill seat left vacant by Dorothy Meers 1/95.
Ms. Creef’s term will expire 9/95.
Liz Ann Creef reappointed in 9/95 but later declined. Mary Hall appointed to fill her unexpired term 11/95.
Helen Beshens replaced Dawn Gibbs 1/97.
Lib Fearing replaced Dawn Gibbs 1/97.
Comm. Hassell replaced Roy Riddick. Her term will expire 1/97.
Louise Gray replaced Katherine McKimmey on 3/97.
Lovey Moore replaced Helen Beshens 6/97. Mrs. Beshens could not serve due to a family member being a resident at Britthaven.
Eleanor Meekins replaced Lib Fearing 6/97. Mrs. Fearing could not serve due to a family member being a resident of Britthaven.
Comm. Anna Sadler replaced Shirley Hassell 1/99.
Mary Conway replaced Lovie Moore 12/00.
Renee Cahoon filled unexpired term of Anna Sadler 1/01.
Joann Williams replaced Louise Gray 3/01.
Peggy Thank filled unexpired term of Mary Hall 5/01.
Lib Fearing apptd. to fill unexpired term of Joann Williams 9/03.
Kaye White apptd. to fill unexpired term of Renee Cahoon 9/03. Renee Cahoon can only serve as an ex-officio member and not as an active voting member of the board according to NCGS.
Dell Collins replaced Mary Conway 1/05.
Gail Sonesso replaced Patricia Schwartz 1/05.
Virginia Tillett replaced Renee Cahoon 1/05.
Cyrithia Kalongi replaced Dell Collins 1/06.
Frank Hester filled unexpired term of Peggy Thank 5/07.
Jackie Wenberg replaced Gail Sonnesso 2/08.
Steve Jennette filled unexpired term of Jackie Wenberg 11/08.
Appollonia (Bella) Reber filled unexpired term of Frank Hester 9/09.
Phelpie Edmondson filled unexpired term of Steve Jennette 9/09.
Roger Barnett appointed to fill unexpired term of Phelpie Edmondson 4/10.
Janet Jordan replaced Kaye White 1/11.
Laurie Worsley apptd. to fill vacancy left by Lib Fearing 6/11.
Anita Edwards apptd. To fill unexpired term of Laurie Worsley who could not continue to serve due to a conflict 8/11.
Comm. Wally Overman filled unexpired term of Virginia Tillett 10/13.
Linda Putnam appointed to fill unexpired term of Appollonia Reber 10/14.
Margarette Umphlett replaced Wally Overman 1/15.
Mary Jernigan replaced Roger Barnett 1/16.
Melissa McCarter filled unexpired term of Janet Jordan 7/16.
Diannalea Knight filled unexpired term of Anita Edwards 12/16.
Jim Tobin filled unexpired term of Margarette Umphlett 6/17
On February 19, 2018 Cyrithia Kalonji and Diannalea Knight were removed from the Committee after Dare County received official notification from the State of NC they were not eligible for continued service based upon not completing the training requirements mandated by the NC General Statutes
On 3/5/18 the Board recommended the applications of Richard Burris Susie Walters be forwarded to the Ombudsman to undergo training required by the NC Gen. Statutes prior to their names being submitted to the BOC at a future date
Pamela "Susie" Walters appointed after completing all training 9/18
Mary Pendill was appointed after completing her training 9/18
Melissa McCarter resigned 8/19
Mary Pendill and Pamela Waters reappointed 9/19
Amber Jennings and Bonnie Bennett completed training and were appointed for one year term 12/16/19
Amber Jennings resigned 3/20
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- Older Adult Services Advisory Council
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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.
Term: 4 year term
Member Name Term Expiration Action Mary Pendill
ChairNovember 2026 Appointed 11/14; Reappointed 11/18; Appointed Chair; 4/22; Reapptd. 11/22 Mary Ellen Holland
memberApril 2026 Apptd 4/22 Bea Basnight
DC CommissionerJanuary 2025 2/24 to fill unexpired term. Don Berg
memberMarch 2028 Apptd. 1/23 to fill term. Reappt. 3/24 Sandra Burgee
memberJanuary 2027 Apptd. 12/23 to fill Beulah Ashby's unexpired term. Barbara Franchi
memberJuly 2024 Amber Jennings resigned 3/20 Barbara Franchi appt. 7/20; Cynthia Harris
memberNovember 2025 Appointed 11/15; Reappointed 11/17; 10/21 Claudia Hennessey
memberNovember 2025 Appointed 11/15; Reappointed 11/17; 10/21 Margaret Reber-Dennis
memberApril 2026 Appt. 4/22 Isaac Simonsen
memberApril 2026 Appt. 4/22 Emily Gould
Social Services Rep.November 2026 Appointed 12/16; Reappointed 11/18;
Meeting Info: 2nd Wednesday of every month except June, July, August , 10:00 AM , Various locations within Dare County
Contact: Jenna Wienert | 475-5636 | [email protected]
History:
Commissioner Byrd replaced Commissioner Perry 9/97.
Walter Parker replaced Herb Barr 11/97.
Josephine Fessler replaced Lovie Midgett 11/97.
Alpean Midgett apptd. to fill unexpired term of Louise Rossiter who resigned 11/97.
Henry Haywood apptd. to fill unexpired term Marge Keys 3/99.
Edna P. Fehrmann apptd. to fill unexpired term of Marge Keys 3/99.
Kathy Crowder replaced Jimmy Williams 11/99.
Marjorie Midgett replaced Roy Midgett 11/99.
Grace Fruit replaced Edna Fehrmann 10/00.
Cheryl Byrd’s appt. tabled til 12/18/00.
Geneva H. Perry filled unexpired term of Comm. Cheryl Byrd 1/01.
Lovie Midgett apptd. to fill unexpired term of Alpean Midgett 4/01.
Shirley Venente replaced Walter Parker 1/02.
Barbara Brenner replaced Josephine Fessler 1/02.
Mary Conway replaced Dell Collins 1/03.
Jonna Midgett replaced Sue Judge 1/03.
Virginia Tillett filled unexpired term of outgoing Comm. Geneva Perry 2/03.
Joe Rongo replaced “Fritz” Winfree 11/03.
Annie Rose Wells filled unexpired term of Gee Fruit 3/04.
Paulette Prodanchek filled unexpired term of Barbara Brenner 4/05.
Lynda Hester filled unexpired term of Mary Conway 4/07.
Lynn Thomas filled unexpired term of Joe Rongo 8/07.
Georgia Ellis filled unexpired term of Annie Rose Wells 8/07.
Judith Link filled unexpired term of Shirley Venente 5/08.
Steve Jennette filled unexpired term of Lovie Midgett 12/08.
Gisele Mead filled unexpired term of Lynda Hester 1/09.
Linda Lenguel filled unexpired term of Steve Jennette 3/04.
Lynn Bloomfield filled unexpired term of Julia Haywood 11/14.
David Faudie filled unexpired term of Betse Kelly 11/14.
Margarette Umphlett filled unexpired term of Virginia Tillett 12/14.
***11/2/15 – Cynthia Harris apptd. to South Beach seat, Sandra Clark to Mainland seat and Claudia Hennessey apptd. to Wanchese seat for two year terms. There were no applications from these designated areas, so appointments were made from applications that were on hand.
John Clark replaced Georgia Ellis 11/16.
Melissa Turnage filled unexpired term of Jonna Midgett 12/16.
Jim Tobin apptd. to fill unexpired term of Margarette Umphlett 6/17
Sandra Clark did not want to be reappointed 11/17
Kenneth Bukantas replaced David Faudie who resigned 1/19
Craig Albert replaced Paulette Prodanchek who resigned 2/19
Amber Jennings apptd., Lynne Bloomfield reappointed 11/4/19
Kenneth Bukantas resigned 3/19
Amber Jennings raesigned 3/20
Apollonia (Bella) Reber apptd. 3/20 Barbara Franchi appt. 7/20
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- Oregon Inlet Task Force
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The Oregon Inlet Task Force advises the Board of Commissioners on
issues related to Oregon Inlet and serves as an advocate for stabilization
and maintenance of the waterways at Oregon Inlet. On behalf of the Dare
County commercial and recreational watermen who depend upon this
inlet, the Oregon Inlet Task Force works closely with the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, the Coast Guard, federal and state officials in an effort to
proactively develop and maintain dependable and safe navigable
conditions at Oregon Inlet.
Member Name Term Expiration Action Russ King Appointed 06/19; Bob Peele Appointed 05/13; Jamie Reibel Appointed 01/16; Harry Schiffman Appointed 01/13; Browny Douglas
Alternate 2Appointed 01/16; Steve House
ChairmanAppointed 01/17;
Meeting Info: Monthly
Contact: Barton Grover | 252.475.5628 | [email protected]
History:
The Task Force was created by the DCBOC on 1/15/13.
Founding Members appointed by DCBOC on 1/22/13 (term expirations were not specified)
John Bayliss, Mikey Daniels, Jim Tobin, Harry Schiffman (Oregon Inlet Users Group)
Dave May (Waterways Commission)
Carl (Pogie) Worsley, Jr. (Seafood Industrial Authority)
Robert Woodard (Commissioner Seat)
Bob Peele replaced Pogie Worsley 5/13
Beverly Boswell replaced Bob Woodard 12/14
Jed Dixon filled vacant seat (John Bayliss) 6/15
Jamie Reibel replaced Dave May 1/16
Two alternates, John Ponton (Alt. 1) and Browny Douglas (Alt. 2) were added 1/16.
Steve House replaced Beverly Boswell 1/17
Russ King replaced Jed Dixon 6/19
Brent Johnson replaced Ann Daisey 9/19
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- Parks and Recreation Advisory Council
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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.
Term: 3 years
Member Name Term Expiration Action George Barr July 2024 George Barr appointed to vacant seat previously held by Melinda Maher 8/18; reappointed 8/21 Justin Bateman August, 2025 Appt. 8/19; Reapptd. 8/22 Anita Bills July 2024 Appointed 07/11; Reappointed 07/14, 07/18; 8/21 Thomas Floyd July 2024 Appt. 3/22 to fill unexpired term of Kelli Harmon (who resigned) Helen Furr August 2024 Appointed 8/21 Missy McPherson December 2026 Appointed 07/16; Reappointed 12/17; 12/20; 12/23 Robert Parrish July 2024 Appointed 07/18; Reapptd. 8/21 Cindy Perry March 2025 Appointed 03/22 B. Allen Poole August 2025 Apptd. 8/19; Reapptd., 8/22 Deon Simmons July 2025 Appointed 07/13; Reappointed 07/16; 07/19; 8/22 Willer Spencer July 2024 Appointed 07/15; Reappointed 07/18; 8/21 Eddie Twyne July 2024 Appointed 07/15; Reappointed 07/18; 8/21 Megan Vayette July 2024 Appointed 08/22 to fill unexpired term of Stephanie Moxley Amanda Hooper Walters July 2024 Appointed 07/18; Reapptd. 8/21 Ervin Bateman
CommissionerAppointed 1/19;
Meeting Info: 11/18/21 -Fessenden Ctr, 2/24/22 -Family Recreation Park, 5/26/22 -Lions Club & 9/22/22 Family Recreation Park , 6:00 PM
Contact: Tim White | 475-5916 | [email protected]
History:
Bob Wells replaced Steve Evans 2/90
Ray Hollowell replaced Andy Meekins 2/90
Peg Casey replaced Mike Leffler 2/90
Jake McClease replaced Peg Casey
On October 21, 1991, DCBC moved to have 7 member board
Lisa Wheless replaced Glenn Lucas 3/92
David Stowe replaced Carol Anderson 6/93
Advisory Council was enlarged from 7 members to 13 members July 19, 1993.
Bill Walker replaced Jake McClease 11/94.
Ollie Jarvis filled unexpired term of David Stowe 11/94.
Rex Simpson filled unexpired term of Lisa Wheless 11/94.
Tim White replaced Ollie Jarvis 7/95.
Bobby Outten replaced Karolyn Quidley 7/95.
DCBC increased membership from 13 to 14 8/7/95.
(Ollie Jarvis reapptd. For 1 year.)
Andy Ward filled unexpired term of Ron Bennett 10/95.
Jeff Absher replaced Tim White 7/96.
Kyle O’Neal replaced Belinda Willis 4/98.
Mitchell Bateman replaced Rex Simpson 8/98.
Dan Ottavio filled unexpired term of Debi DesRoches 4/99.
Mike France filled unexpired term of Ray Hollowell 4/99.
Wilhelmina McClease filled unexpired term of Mary Pendill 4/99.
Bo Taylor and Jeff Absher will be replaced in September 1999.
Susan Boncek replaced Bo Taylor 12/99.
Charlena Davenport replaced Jeff Absher 12/99.
Ray Evans fill unexpired term of Wilhelmina McClease 12/99.
Timmy Midgett replaced Andy Ward 10/00.
Mel Covey apptd. To fill unexpired term of Kyle O’Neal 12/01.
Samantha DeLucia appointed to fill unexpired term of Bobby Outten 5/02.
Crystal Blackmon replaced Charlena Davenport 11/02.
Ben Whitehurst apptd. to fill unexpired term of Mike France 1/04.
Jimmy P. Brown fill unexpired term of Ray Evans 4/04.
Allen Forman apptd. to fill unexpired term of Bill Walker 11/04.
Bob Sanders replaced Robert Wells 7/05.
Kelleta Govan replaced Kathy Burrus 7/05.
Ralph Horne replaced Ben Whitehurst 7/05.
Ed Futtrell replaced Dan Ottavio 7/05.
Tim Cafferty filled unexpired term of Al Forman 6/06.
Ronnie Roach replaced Samantha DeLucia 6/06.
Kathy Winstead filled unexpired term of Bob Saunders 11/07.
April Oden replaced Ollie Jarvis 10/08.
Mel Covey moved to a northern beach representative and filled unexpired term of Ronnie Roach who resigned.
Susan Gray filled unexpired term of Mel Covey 10/08.
Scott Midgette replaced Pete Hunter 7/09.
Anita Bills replaced April Oden 7/11.
Tod Clissold replaced Ed Futrell 7/11.
Melinda Maher replaced Ralph Horne (deceased) 7/11.
Jack Painter replaced Crystal Blackmon 4/12.
Mel Covey resigned 7/12.
Eddie Twyne replaced Timmy Midgett 7/15.
Willer Spencer filled vacancy (Tod Clissold) 7/15.
Kelli Harmon filled vacancy (Mel Covey) 7/15.
Missy McPherson appointed to fill vacant seat last held by Susan Boncek 7/16.
George Berry appointed to fill vacant seat last held by Susan Gray 7/16.
Melinda Maher resigned 12/16.
Jack Painter resigned 1/17.
Jimmy Brown passed away 1/18
Kathy Winstead remarried, name changed to Kathy Carden 6/18
Robert Parrish replaced Scott Midgette, Stephanie J. Harkness-Moxley replaced Keletta Govan, Amanda Hooper Walters filled a vacancy 7/18
George Barr appointed to fill vacant seat 8/18
Tim Cafferty did not wish to be reappointed, the Board will wait to receive a recommendation from staff before filling Mr. Cafferty's seat 10/18
Ervin Bateman replaced Danny Couch 1/19
B. Allen Poole and Justin Bateman apptd. 8/19.
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- Planning Board
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The Planning Board meets to review and recommend action on land use
and development plans and issues for the unincorporated areas of Dare
County.
Term: 3 year
Member Name Term Expiration Action Terry Gore
At LargeFebruary 2025 Appointed 02/16; Reappointed 02/19; 01/22 David Overton
At LargeFebruary 2026 Appointed 02/08; Reappointed 02/11, 02/14, 02/17; 02/20; 12/22 Eddie Twyne
At LargeFebruary 2027 Appointed 02/24 John DeBoy
Chairman, District 2 (Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Colington)February 2026 Appointed 11/21 to complete term of Michael Barr Appt. 12/22 Appt. as Chairman 2/24 James R. Shelton
District 1 (Roanoke Island and Mainland Dare County)February 2025 Appointed 02/19; reapptd. 01/22 David Hines
District 3 (Kitty Hawk, Southern Shores, Martins Point, Duck)February 2027 Appointed 3/19; Reapptd. 1/2, 1/24 Beth Midgett
District 4 (Hatteras Island)February 2026 Appointed 08/04; Reappointed 02/06, 02/08, 02/11, 02/14, 02/17; 02/20; 12/22
Meeting Info: 2nd Monday of every month , 6:00 PM , Dare County Administration Building
Contact: Noah Gillam | 252-475-5873 | [email protected]
History:
2/9/96 Attorney Cole referred to the Ordinance Book regarding appointments to the Planning Board. He noted that all appointments should be for three years after an initial staggered term of one, two and three years. The appointments have been for two years. He suggested that in order to comply with the ordinance, that the members whose terms expired in February be given one more year and the rest of the members be given one more year. Approved by the DCBC, unanimous.
All Board members were appointed/reappointed on 2/3/97.
2/02 Jim Kinghorn appointed to replace J.W. Kierzkowski.
3/03 John Finelli replaced Jon Britt.
4/03 Ricky Scarborough, Jr. appointed to fill unexpired term of Mary Aldridge.
8/04 Beth Midgett filled unexpired term of Jim Kinghorn.
2/05 Robert Lewis replaced Marcia Parrott.
9/05 Catherine Morris filled unexpired term of Robert Lewis.
10/07 Dan Oden, Jr. filled unexpired term of Joseph Thompson.
2/08 David Overton replaced John G.B. Myers.
2/08 Henry Haywood replaced Catherine Morris.
8/12 Michael Barr filled unexpired term of Henry Haywood.
2/15 Charles B. Read, Jr. replaced Dan Oden, Jr.
2/16 Terry Gore replaced Elmer Midgett.
2/16 John Finelli was moved to the At Large seat and apptd. Chairman.
2/16 Charles Read was moved to the District 3 seat.
6/16 Jeff Landreth filled unexpired term of Ricky Scarborough, Jr.
2/19 James R. "Buddy" Shelton replaced Jeff Landreth who did not want to be reappointed
3/19 David Hines filled unexp. term of Charles B. Read, Jr. who resigned
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- Roanoke Island Community Center Board
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This Board operates and maintains the Roanoke Island Community Center
facility and amenities for the use and benefit of all members of the
community.
Term: 2 Year Term
Member Name Term Expiration Action Daniel Selby
ChairmanJune 2024 Appointed 09/06; Reappointed 06/08, 06/10, 06/12, 06/14, 06/16, 06/18; 06/20; 5/22 Lynette Ford
memberJune 2024 Appointed 06/18; Reapptd. 06/20; 5/22 Jonique Lee
memberJune 2025 Appointed 06/15; Reappointed 06/17, 06/19, 10/21, 6/23 Clarence Lewis
memberJune 2025 Appointed 06/18; 06/19; 10/21; 6/23 Betty Selby
memberJune 2025 Appointed 01/06; Reappointed 06/07, 06/09, 06/11, 06/13, 06/15, 06/17; 06/19; 10/21; 6/23
Meeting Info: 1st Wednesday of each month , 6:00 PM , Roanoke Island Community Center
Contact: Betty Selby | 252-423-0958
History:
Betty Govan replaced Lemuel Anderson 8/91.
Beulah Charity replaced Jerome Selby 6-93.
Wilford Wescott replaced Snooks Tillett 6/97.
Arvilla Bowser replaced Wilford Wescott 6/99.
Earl W. Bryant replaced Betty Selby 9/01
Roland Bowser filled unexpired term of Earline Simmons 1/06.
Betty Selby filled unexpired term of Dell Collins 1/06.
Willie Brickhous filled unexpired term of Arvilla Bowser 4/06.
Daniel Selby filled unexpired term of Earl Bryant 9/06.
Jonique Lee, Allen Moran and David Twiddy replaced Roland Bowser,
Dorothy Tillett and Willie Brickhouse 6/15
Kelli Harmon filled unexpired term of John Daniels 7/15.
Willer Spencer replaced David Twiddy 6/17
Lynette Ford replaced Doris Creecy 6/18
Clarence Lewis filled unexpired term of Willer Spencer 6/18
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- Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo Community Center Board
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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.
Term: 3 Year Term
Member Name Term Expiration Action J.W. Kierzkowski
ChairmanJune 2024 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 Cheryl Blankenship
memberJune 2025 Appointed 03/21 to complete the term of Joey O'Neal Reappointed 05/22 Susan Gray
memberJune 2024 Appointed 06/00; Reappointed 06/03, 06/06, 06/09, 06/12, 06/15, 06/18; 06/21 Jason Brian Heilig
memberNovember 2024 Appointed 11/18; Reapptd. 11/21 Roberta Midgett
memberNovember 2024 Appointed 09/09; Reappointed 11/09, 11/12, 11/15, 11/18; 21
Meeting Info: As needed
Contact: J.W. Kierzkowski, Chairman | 252.987.2218
History:
Claude Howard replaced Don Edwards 2-92.
Joey O’Neal replaced James Shimpach 6-93.
Joey Midgett replaced Rudy Gray 6-94.
Terms were changed to 3 years in 6-96.
Ken Wenberg replaced Joey Midgett 6-97.
Susan Gray replaced Ken Wenberg 6-00.
Roberta Midgett filled unexpired term of Claude Howard 9/09.
Stephen Ryan replaced Lovie Midgett 11/12.
Jason Brian Heilig replaced Stephen Ryan 11/18
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- Senior Tar Heel Legislature Delegates
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The Senior Tar Heel Legislature was created by the state legislature to
provide information to senior citizens on the legislative process and
matters being considered by the North Carolina General Assembly.
Delegates from all 100 counties serve on committees and meet with the
Governor and are a spokesperson for the county they represent. Position
requires the ability to keep the County Commissioners informed of the
Senior Tar Heel Legislative Agenda and to report to other seniors and
groups regarding advocacy activities.
Term: 2 years
Member Name Term Expiration Action Susanne D. Kelly
AlternateFebruary 2025 Appointed 05/19; reapptd. 12/20; 5/21; 2/23 Kaye White
DelegateFebruary 2025 Appointed 02/11; Reappointed 02/13, 02/15, 02/17, 02/19; 12/20; 5/21, 2/23
Meeting Info:
Contact: Kaye White, Delegate | 252.441.7062 | [email protected]
History:
NOTES:
• Enacted by Senate Bill 479 (G.S. 143B-181.55)
• Delegates must be 60 yrs. of age or older
• Each county has one delegate and one alternate
• Delegates from all 100 counties serve on committees and meet regularly with the Governor and are a spokesperson for the county they represent. Position requires the ability to keep the County Commissioners informed of Senior Tar Heel Legislative Agenda and to report to other seniors/groups regarding advocacy activities.
Sue Kelly replaced Mary Ellen Hawthorne as Alternate who could no longer serve due to health reasons 5/19
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- Special Motor Vehicle Valuation Review Committee
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This Committee hears and reviews appeals of listings and valuations
placed upon taxable motor vehicles located within Dare County.
Term: 1 year term
Member Name Term Expiration Action Danny Couch
CommissionerDecember 2024 Appointed 06/17; Reappointed 12/17, 12/18; 12/19; 12/20; 21, 22, 23 David Light
memberDecember 2024 Appointed 01/18; Reappointed 12/18; 12/19; 12/20; 21; 22; 23 Dock Sawyer
memberDecember 2024 Appointed 01/93; Reappointed 12/92, 12/94, 12/95, 12/96, 12/97, 12/98, 12/99, 12/00, 12/01, 12/02, 12/03, 12/04, 12/05, 12/06, 12/07, 12/08, 12/09, 12/10, 12/11, 12/12, 12/14, 12/15, 12/16; 12/17, 12/18; 12/19; 12/20; 21; 22; 23
Meeting Info: As Needed , TBD
Contact: Michael E. Elliott | 475-5854 | [email protected]
History:
Richard Johnson replaced Shirley Hassell 12/98.
Jack Gregory replaced Mike Hedrick 1-02.
Lori Hageman replaced Jack Gregory 12/07.
Wally Overman filled unexpired term of Richard Johnson 10/13
Danny Couch filled unexpired term of Wally Overman 6/17
unable to contact Lori Hageman so was not reappointed 12/17
David Light replaced Lori Hageman 1/18
Danny Couch, Dock Sawyer & David Light reapptd. 12/19
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- Stumpy Point Community Center Board
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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.
Term: 3 year term
Member Name Term Expiration Action Jeff Griffith
memberAugust 2025 Appointed 10/00; Reappointed 08/01, 08/04, 08/07, 08/10, 08/13, 08/16; 08/19; 01/23 Johnny Midgett
memberAugust 2025 Appointed 3/19; Reapptd. 8/19; 1/23 Naomi Midgett
memberAugust 2025 Appointed 10/00; Reappointed 08/01, 08/04, 08/07, 08/10, 08/13, 08/16; 08/19; 1/23 Tammie Perry-Inscore
memberAugust 2025 Appt. 1/22 to fill term of Sheila Golden Reapptd. 1/23 Dabni Shelton
MemberDecember 2026 Apptd. 12/23
Meeting Info: No set date, meet as needed , 12:00 AM
Contact: Johnny Midgett | 252-473-5601 | [email protected]
History:
County Attorney informed 12-5-86 that this Board has a three year term rather than the two year term listed in the Board file. This is according to the 1965 Session Laws of Dare County.
Dick Best resigned 1988.
Ginger Midgett and H.O. Golden were replaced 8/86.
Douglas Hooper was not reappointed 8/89.
Calvin Gibbs replaced Ben Barbee 4/91.
John Calvin Midgett was reappointed 8/89, but did not wish to serve. He was replaced by John Receveur.
Calvin Gibbs resigned, replaced by Jim Meekins, Sr.
Roger Best did not wish to serve again, replaced by Roy Midgett.
Roger Best filled unexpired term of Roy Midgett 10/00.
Jeff Griffith filled unexpired term of John Receveur 10/00.
Linda Barbee filled unexpired term of Louise Hooper 3/07.
Shelia Golden filled unexpired term of Linda Barbee 10/09.
Johnny Midgett filled unexpired term of Roger Best who passed away 3/19
Sheila Golden, Jeff Griffith, Johnny Midgett and Naomi Midgett all reapptd.
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- Tourism Board
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The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is the lead marketing and promotional
agency for the Outer Banks of North Carolina and is funded by one
percent of the occupancy tax and one percent of the prepared meals tax
collected in Dare County. The towns and other agencies represented on
the Tourism Board submit recommendations for their appointments to the
Board of Commissioners for final approval. One County Commissioner
serves on the Board and there are two at-large seats for which
applications are accepted.
Term: 2 year term
Member Name Term Expiration Action Dennis Robinson
At Large representativeDecember 2024 Appt. 10/21 to serve remaining term of Donna Peele who resigned 2021 Apptd. 11/22 Mark Ballog
Dare County Restaurant AssociationDecember 2025 Appointed 12/21 Reapptd. 12/23 Wally Overman
DC CommissionerDecember 2025 Appointed 12/23 Tess Judge
Member at LargeDecember 2025 Appointed 12/23 John Head
OB Assoc. of RealtorsDecember 2025 Appointed 12/23 Tonia Cohen
OB Hotel/Motel AssoDecember 2024 Appt. 11/22 Richard Hess
Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce representativeDecember 2024 Appointed 12/22 Monica Thibodeau
Town of Duck representativeDecember 2024 Appointed 12/20; Reapptd. 11/22 Terry Gray
Town of Kill Devil HillsDecember 2026 Appointed 1/24 David Hines
Town of Kitty HawkDecember 2025 Appointed 10/21 Reapptd 12/23 Tod Clissold
Town of Manteo representativeDecember 2024 Appointed 11/22 Michael Siers
Town of Nags HeadDecember 2025 Appointed 12/21 Reapptd 12/23 Mark Batenic
Town of Southern Shores representativeDecember 2024 Appointed 1/24 to fill unexpired term of Leo Holland
Meeting Info: 3rd Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. , 9:00 AM , Outer Banks Visitors Bureau
Contact: Amy Wood | 473-2138, ext. 228
Members Compensated: $125 per meeting-Steering Committee Members, $100 per meeting other members
History:
Some members were appointed for one year in order to stagger the terms (1992)
Luther Daniels was apptd. 1/92 and resigned 5/92. Gus Granitzki was appointed to fill term
Stuart Bell replaced RV Owens III and Terrence Gray replaced Cecil Williams 11/92.
Geneva Perry apptd. to fill term of Ozzie Gray 7/93.
Don Bryan replaced Geneva Perry as member at large 11/93.
Carl Parrott replaced Paul Pruitt and Lacy McNeil replaced Terence Gray 12/93.
Renee Cahoon replaced Don Bryan as Town of Nags Head representative 12/93
Geneva H. Perry apptd. to fill term of Robert Williams who resigned 11/94
Myra Ladd replaced Stuart Bell as Ch. of Commerce rep. 12/94
Kern Pitts apptd. 12/94. Seat was left vacant by death of Wayne Gersen
Terry Gray appointed 12/94 to fill term of the late Lacy McNeil.
Appt. for Town of Manteo was tabled 12/94
Edward Greene replaced Gus Granitzki 1/95
Dick Woods appointed to fill term of Kern Pitts 3/95
John Woolard replaced Mike Kelly 12/95
John Stubbings replaced Robert Middlebrooks and Stuart Bell replaced Don Bryan 12/95
Jimmy Hanks appointed to fill unexpired term of Terry Gray 1/96
Cliff Blakely replaced Warren Judge 1/97
Lee Tugwell replaced Edward Green and Tim Shearin replaced Mollie Fearing 1/97
John Robert Hooper replaced Tim Midgett 1/97.
Warren Judge replaced John Woolard 1/98
David L. Perrot replaced John Stubbings 1/98
Ken Hollowell replaced Carl Parrott 1/98
Sherry Rollason replaced Jimmy Hanks 1/98
George Farah III replaced Renee Cahoon & Stan White replaced Geneva Perry 1/98
Sterling Webster replaced Myra Ladd 12/98
Paul Sutherland replaced Dick Wood 12/98
Dawn Enochs replaced Tim Shearin 12/98
Tim Cafferty replaced David Parrott and Christine Nunemaker replaced Stuart Bell 12/99
Raju Uppalapati replaced Sterling Webster & Jeff Tack replaced Cliff Blakeley 12/00
Tim Midgette replaced John Robert Hooper & Tim Shearin replaced Dawn Enochs 12/00
Curtis Creech replaced Lee Tugwell 12/00
Bob Woodard replaced Sherry Rollason & Anna Sadler replaced George Farah III 12/01
John Robert Hooper replaced Stan White 12/01
Dawn Enoch replaced Christine Nunemaker & Doug Seay replaced Ken Hollowell 12/01
Sammy Moore replaced Warren Judge 2/02
Dellerva Collins appointed to fill term of Curtis Creech 6/02
Eugene Kennedy replaced Paul Sutherland 12/02
Neil Morrison replaced Tim Shearin 12/02
Barbara Connery replaced Tim Cafferty 12/03
Sherry Rollason replaced Bob Woodard & Bob Woodard replaced Dawn Enochs 12/03
Hal Denny filled term of Gene Kennedy 1/04
Lisa Cafferty replaced Raju Uppalapati & Michelle Pharr replaced Jeff Tack 12/04
Mike Johnson filled term of John Robert Hooper & Scott Leggat replaced Tim Midgett 1/05
Ervin Bateman replaced Doug Seay 12/05
Ben Sproul replaced Sammy Moore & Chuck Ball replaced Sherry Rollason 1/06
Renee Cahoon replaced Anna Sadler 1/06
David Farrow filled term of Dell Collins 1/06.
Dan Shields apptd. to fill term of Hal Denny 1/06
Tim Shearin replaced Bob Woodard 2/06
Paul Buske apptd. to fill term of Chuck Ball 2/07
Jackie Myers replaced Barbara Connery 1/08
Ralph Buxton replaced Lisa Cafferty & Brian McDonald replaced Dan Shields 12/08
Allen Burrus replaced Scott Leggat 12/08
Sterling Webster replaced Michelle Pharr & Dave Wessel replaced Nancy Caviness 1/09
Paul Charron replaced Ben Sproul 12/09
Gary Perry replaced Ervin Bateman & Wayne Gray replaced Renee Cahoon 12/09, Mr. Gray declined appointment, Anna Sadler apptd. 1/10
Jack Shea replaced Mike Johnson & Scott Leggat replaced Tim Shearin 12/09
Monica Thibodeau apptd. to fill term of Dave Wessel & Jamie Daniels apptd. to fill term of David Farrow 1/10
Jodi Hess replaced Brian McDonald 1/11
Robert L. Woodard filled term of Paul Buske 4/11
Donnie King replaced Paul Charron & Tim Cafferty replaced Jackie Myers 12/11
Ernie Foster replaced Scott Leggat 12/11
Dorie Fuller replaced Ralph Buxton 12/12
Brent Sorensen replaced Sterling Webster & Natalie Kavanagh replaced Allen Burrus 12/12
Sheila Davies filled term of Robert Woodard 1/13
Ervin Bateman replaced Gary Perry 12/13
Susie Walters replaced Anna Sadler 12/13
Virginia Tillett replaced Jack Shea 12/13
Tonia Cohen filled term of Brent Sorensen 5/14
Nancy Caviness replaced Monica Thibodeau & Leo Holland replaced Jodi Hess, 12/14
Martha Wickre replaced Jamie Daniels & Wally Overman appointed to fill term of Virginia Tillett 12/14
Bambos Charalambous replaced Donnie King & Stuart Pack replaced Tim Cafferty, Mike Hogan replaced Sheila Davies and George Banks III replaced Ernie Foster 12/15
Myra Ladd-Bone replaced Dorie Fuller & Pat Weston replaced Natalie Kavanagh 12/16.
Craig Garriss replaced Ervin Bateman & Christopher Nason filled the unexpired term of Leo Holland 1/18
William "David" Pergerson replaced Stuart Pack & Webb Fuller replaced Susie Walters 1/18
Bobby Owens filled term of Martha Wickre & Jeff Pruitt replaced Craig Garriss who declined appointment 1/18
Chuck Burdick replaced Nancy Caviness & Jamie Chisholm replaced Tonia Cohen 1/19
Karen Loopman-Davis replaced Bambos Charalambous 1/20
Douglas R. Brindley replaced William Pergerson & Ervin Bateman replaced Wally Overman 1/20
Timmy M. Cafferty replaced George Banks, III & Ivy Ingram replaced Mike Hogan 1/20
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- Transportation Advisory Board
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The Dare County Transportation System is required by the State's
Community Transportation Program to have a local Transportation
Advisory Board. The Transportation Board is expected to maintain a
minimum level of coordinated transportation services and to maintain
ongoing communications as a means of seeking public involvement and
ongoing administrative oversight.
The Board consists of members from the community representing the
following sectors: Human Service Agencies, Private Sector,
Public/Business and Government Agencies.
Term: 4 Year
Member Name Term Expiration Action Thomas Maher
Government SectorSeptember 2027 Appt. 9/23 Steve House
Government Sector (Commissioner)June 2027 Jim Tobin Appointed 01/19; 6/23 Steve House temporarily apptd. while Comm. Tobin is unwell. Alex Chandler
Government Sector (Education)June 2026 Appointed 06/18; 5/22 Chuck Lycett
Government Sector (Health & Human Services)June 2026 Appointed 09/18; 5/22 Tiffanie Herring
Human Services Sector (Outer Banks Hospital)March 2026 Apptd. 11/22 to complete term of Stephanie Webb Eleen Bryant
Non-ProfitSeptember 2027 Appt. 9.23 Jenna Wienert
Older Adult Services (Dare County Baum Center)June 2027 Apptd. 06/23 John Rafferty
Public Business SectorSeptember 2026 Appointed 9/22 George Carver, Jr.
Public/Business SectorDecember 2027 Apptd. 12/19 Reapptd. 12/23 Nessie Siler
Public/Business Sector (User With A Disability)June 2026 Appointed 06/14; Reappointed 06/18; 5/22
Meeting Info: Quarterly , 8:30 AM , Dare County Center
Contact: Radcliff Hester | 252-475-5641 | [email protected]
History:
Stuart Bell appointed to fill unexpired term of Dick Wood 2/99. Warren Judge replaced Stuart Bell 7/99. Doug Tutwiler replaced John Xenakis 7/99. Randy Hemmis filled unexpired term of Al Valentino 1/00. Bryan Shaw filled unexpired term of Ward Barnett 1/00. Richard Wescoat appointed to fill unexpired term of Al Forman 2/00. Donnie Just appointed to fill unexpired term of Doug Tutwiler 2/00 Ray Seiwell filled unexpired term of Randy Hemmis 2/00. Trish Blacmon appointed to fill unexpired term of Wilson Shearin 6/00. Christan Zdanski replaced Uli Bennewitz 6/00. Oral Ali replaced Lani Goodwin 6/00. Dawn Enochs replaced Warren Judge 6/00. David Hoare appointed to fill unexpired term of Richard Wescoat 10/00. Curtis Creech appointed to fill unexpired term of Chris Zdanski 12/00. Comm. Geneva H. Perry filled unexpired term of outgoing Comm. Cheryl Byrd 1/01. Kim Bailey replaced Ann Laughlin 7/01. David Quidley replaced Bryan Shaw 7/01.
Jeff Tack filed unexpired term of Dawn Enoch 7/01.
Eric Spears filled unexpired term of Donnie Just 7/01.
Kermit Skinner filled unexpired term of the late Curtis Creech 6/02.
DCBC eliminated seat for Cancer Support Group 7/1/02.
Jody Crosswhite filled unexpired term of Trish Blackmon 12/02.
Comm. Cheryl Byrd appointed to fill unexpired term of outgoing Comm. Geneva Perry 2/03.
Margie Midgett appointed to fill unexpired term of Dell Collins 3/03.
Doug Seay replaced Jeff Tack (OB Visitor Bureau) 6/03.
Sandy Morrison apptd. to fill unexpired term of David Hoare 6/03.
Pete Groom replaced Alex Risser 6/04.
Pat Morrissey replaced Kermit Skinner, 6/04.
Kenny Kee replaced Jimmy Perry 6/04.
Megan Gregory replaced David Quidley 1/05.
Robert Woodard apptd. to fill unexpired term of Doug Seay 2/05.
Amy Etheridge apptd. to fill unexpired term of Kim Bailey 2/05.
Ben Sproul apptd.to fill vacant OB Rest. Asso. seat 4/05.
Andy Szakos filled unexpired term of Sandy Morrison 3/06.
Michelle Pharr filled unexpired term of Bob Woodard 3/06.
Tim Shearin filled unexpired term of Pat Morrisey 4/06.
David Kleinschuster apptd. To fill unexpired term of Amy Etheridge 6/06.
Comm. Jack Shea apptd. to fill unexpired term of Cheryl Byrd 1/07.
Amy Montgomery filled unexpired term of Gina Scarborough 9/11.
Kristen Parrino filled vacant Hatteras Island seat 4/15.
Apptd. Ginny Zdanski to fill vacant Public Human Service Agency seat 11/16.
Paul Keller is deceased and removed from the roster, replacement TBD, 09.17
Apptd. Mandy Earnest to fill Human Services Sector seat 10.17
Apptd. Alex Chandler to replace John Winston, Jr. 06/18
Chuck Lycett replaced Jay Burrus who retired 9/18
Jim Tobin replaced Jack Shea 1/19
Mandy Earnst removed from list Don Cabana advised that she has never attended a meeting 1/19
George Carver Jr apptd. 12/19
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- Veterans Advisory Council
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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.
Term: 3 years
Member Name Term Expiration Action Justin O'Sullivan
ChairMay 2024 Appointed 07/21 Richard Probst
ChairmanMay 2026 Appointed 5/19; reapptd. 6/20, 4/23 Anthony Imperiale
Co-ChairNovember 2025 Appt. 11/12; Jack Shea
CounselorAppointed 02/17; Changed from Commissioner Appointee to Counselor 11/18; Ellen Aidoock
MemberMay 2025 Appointed 4/19; Reapptd. 5/22 Lisa Lloyd
memberMay 2026 Appointed 2/24 to fill unexpired term. James Scroggin
memberMay, 2025 Appointed 05/22 Dr. Kevin P. Wallace
memberMay 2024 Appointed 07/21
Meeting Info: 4th Thursday of each month , 6:00 PM , Dare County Administration Building
Contact: Patty O'Sullivan | 252.475.5604 | Patricia.O'[email protected]
History:
Lynda Hester replaced Punk Daniels 6/13
Billy Brown replaced Clarence Skinner 7/13
Joshua Turner filled unexpired term of Pete Groom 3/14
Jack Leonard filled vacant seat previously held by Joe Pope 4/15
Gary Kierney replaced Josh Turner 4/15
Charles Read, Jr. replaced Lynda Hester 6/16
Russell Laney filled unexpired term of Dale Draper 6/16
Carl Reiber filled unexpired term of Billy Brown 8/16
Jeff Slaker filled unexpired term of Clarence Lewis who resigned 12/16
Jack Shea added as Ex-Officio member from the DCBC 2/17
Kelli Rose Harmon filled unexpired term of Charles B. Read, Jr. who resigned 5/17
Frederick W. Lamm filled unexpired term of Jeff Slaker who resigned 10/17
Norman St. Laurent replaced Frederick Lamm whose term expired & did not wish to be reappointed 5/18
Blake Salmon replaced Gary Kierney whose term expired and did not wish to be reappointed 6/18
Steve Goodheart replaced Carl Reiber who resigned 7/18
The Veteran's Advisory Council requested that Jack Shea be appointed as "Counselor" upon his retirement - This was approved by the DCBC - 11/18
Ellen Aidoock replaced Kelli Harmon who resigned 4/19
Richard Probst replaced Jack Leonard who resigned & Robert Yanacek replaced Russell Laney who resigned 5/19
Norman B. St. Laurent resigned 6/1/19
Barry L. Holt replaced Norman B. St. Laurent 10/19
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- Virginia S. Tillett Community Center Advisory Board
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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
Term: 3 year
Member Name Term Expiration Action Lynda Hester
ChairmanAugust 2025 Appointed 08/10; Reappointed 08/13, 08/16; 08/19; 6/22 Rob Ross
CommissionerAugust 2026 Appointed 06/17; Reapptd. 8/20; 7/23 Mitchell Bateman
memberAugust 2026 Appointed 08/14; Reappointed 08/17; 08/20; 07/23 Jonathan DeLucia
memberAugust 2026 Apptd. 3/6/23; reapptd 7/23 Teresa Griffin
memberAugust 2026 Appointed 7/21 - to replace Emily Hall who moved out of state reapptd 7/23 Marylou Harris
memberAugust 2024 Appointed 07/21 Sara J. Hester-Smith
memberAugust 2025 Appointed 12/17; reapptd. 8/19, 6/22 Reha Otte
memberAugust 2025 Appointed 08/19; Reappptd. 6/22 Mary Pendill
memberAugust 2024 Appointed 08/14; Reappointed 08/15, 08/18;7/21 Cindy Perry
memberAugust 2025 Appt. 1/22 to complete the term of David Otte' Reapptd. 6/22 Jennifer Phillips
memberAugust 2026 Appointed 11/22 to complete the term of Samantha Lock - expires 8/23 Reapptd 7/23 Flossie Tugwell
memberAugust 2024 Appointed 08/10; Reappointed 08/12, 08/15, 08/18;7/21 Tiffany Wescott
memberAugust 2024 Appointed 08/15; Reappointed 08/18;7/21
Meeting Info: 2nd Tuesday - monthly, (except June, July, August) , 9:00 AM , Virginia S. Tillett Community Center Conference Room
Contact: Sandy Pace | 475.5625 | [email protected]
History:
Flossie Tugwell filled unexpired term of Betty Blanchard 8/10.
John Sibunka filled unexpired term of Doris Young 8/10.
Lynda Hester was appointed as an additional member 8/10.
John Robbins filled unexpired term of Jimmie Williams 6/12.
Suzy Barrett filled unexpired term of Catherine McCabe 2/13.
Ann Groves replaced James Harris 9/13.
Brooke McCord appointed to fill unexpired term of Malcolm Fearing 9/13.
Mitchell Bateman replaced Isabel Cooper 8/14.
Mary Pendill filled unexpired term of Betty Mann 8/14.
Margarette Umphlett replaced Virginia Tillett 12/14.
Tiffany Wescott replaced Suzy Barrett 8/15.
Anastacia Davis replaced Fred Brumbach 8/15.
Jean Councill replaced James Brown 8/16.
Daniel Otte’ replaced John Robbins 8/16.
Samantha Brown filled unexpired term of Brook McCord 12/16.
Robb Ross replaced Margarette Umphlett 6/17
Paula Oliver replaced Bea Basnight 8/17
Sarah Hester-Smith appointed to fill term of Jean Farr Councill who resigned 12/17
Lynda Hester, Sara Hester-Smith and Daniel Otte reapptd. Reha Otte' apptd to replace Rodney Benson 8/19
Emily Hall to replace Paula Oliver 10/19
Pamela Zafra appointed to fill vacancy of John Sibunka 8/20
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- Wanchese Community Center Board
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This Board operates and maintains the Wanchese Center facility and
amenities for the use and benefit of all members of the Wanchese
community.
Term: 2 year
Member Name Term Expiration Action Becky Beacham
ChairJuly 2025 Appointed 07/13; Reappointed 07/15, 07/17; 07/19; 6/21; 7/23 Justin Bateman
memberJuly 2024 Appointed 06/22 Elizabeth Ann Creef-Meekins
memberJuly 2025 Appointed 07/23 Tina Sherrod
memberJuly 2025 Appointed 04/18; Reapptd. 07/19; 6/21; 7/23 Robert L. Walton
memberJuly 2024 Appointed 07/05; Reappointed 07/06, 07/08, 07/10, 07/12, 07/18; 07/20, 6/22 Joseph Lee Willis
memberJuly 2025 Appointed 10/18; Reapptd. 07/19; 6/21; 7/23 Bill Wilson
memberJuly 2025 Appointed 04/17; Reappointed 07/17; 07/19; 6/21; 7/23
Meeting Info: Quarterly, January, April, July and October , 7:00 PM , Wanchese Community Center
Contact: | Becky Beacham, Chair, 252.473.5313 or Sally DeFosse 252.475.5733
History:
8/93 Rosie Davenport replaced Ruth Whiton
8/94 George Schwartz replaced Harry Horton
7/01 Will Fields replaced Randy O’Neal
2/02 Joyce Meekins filled unexpired term of Linda Byrd Daniels
7/03 Patricia Austin replaced Ken Doughty
10/03 John B. Beasley filled unexpired term of Will Fields
7/05 Jimmie Williams filled unexpired term of George Schwartz
7/05 Robert Walton filled unexpired term of Nora Scarborough
2/09 Sally DeFosse filled unexpired term of Patricia Austin
7/13 Becky Beacham replaced Jimmie Williams
12/14 Robin Holt filled unexpired term of Thomas Baum
4/17 Bill Wilson filled unexpired term of Robin Holt
4/18 Tina Sherrod filled unexpired term of Rosie Davenport, who passed away
10/18 Joseph Lee Willis filled unexpired term of Lish Meekins, who passed away
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- Waterways Commission
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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.
Term: 2 Year Term
Member Name Term Expiration Action Steve Coulter
ChairmanJune 2024 Appointed 03/16; Reappointed 06/18; 06/20; 5/22 Danny Couch
CommissionerJune 2024 Appointed 01/17; Reappointed 06/18; 06/20; 5/22 John Berquist
memberJune 2025 Appt. 6/23 Michael Flynn
memberJune 2025 Appointed 03/19; Reapptd. 6/19, 7/21; 5/23 Ernie Foster
memberJune 2024 Appointed 02/08; Reappointed 06/08, 06/10, 06/12, 06/14, 06/16, 06/18; 06/20; 5/22 Natalie Perry Kavanagh
memberJune 2024 Appointed 06/18; 06/20; 5/22 Kenneth P. Scott, III
memberJune 2025 Appointed 7/21; Reapptd. 5/23
Meeting Info: Monthly, odd months in Manteo, even months in Buxton , 7:00 PM
Contact: Barton Grover | 475-5628 | [email protected]
Members Compensated: Members $50 per meeting Chairman $75 per meeting
History:
Robert Williams replaced Jim Bunch 6/91.
Wayne Gray replaced John Blair 7/92.
Barry Martin replaced Harry Schiffman 6/93.
Ephraim O’Neal replaced Chris Costenbader 6/94.
Floyd L. Basnight appointed to fill unexpired term of H.O. Golden 8/96.
Billy Carl Tillett replaced Wayne Gray 8/96.
Richard Johnson appointed to fill unexpired term of the late Robert Williams 1/97.
Moon Tillett appointed chairman 1/97.
Ron Tillett appointed to fill unexpired term of Richard Perkins 4/97.
DCBC appointed Moon Tillett as Chairman, Glen Miller as Vice Chairman 6/97.
Michael Davenport replaced Barry Martin 6/98.
Ervin Farrow III replaced Glenn Miller 6/01.
Lee Tugwell filled unexpired term of Moon Tillett 10/04.
Warren Judge apptd. to fill unexpired term of Richard Johnson 6/05.
Allen Burrus apptd. to fill unexpired term of Warren Judge 1/07.
Robin Mann replaced Lee Tugwell 6/07.
David May replaced Jerald Craddock 6/07.
Ernie Foster filled unexpired term of Ephraim O’Neal 2/08.
Jed Dixon replaced Robin Mann 12/11 (for term 6/11-6/13).
Jim Tobin filled unexpired term of Richard Johnson 6/13.
Danny Couch filled unexpired term of Jed Dixon 4/16.
Holly White replaced Jim Tobin 6/16.
Ronald Lowe appointed to replace Holly White who could not serve due to moving out of Dare County 8/16.
Dan Oden appointed to fill unexpired term of Arvin Midgett 8/16.
The OIWC oversees county dredging projects and waterways related issues.
OIWC membership was reduced to 9 members 6/3/02 (consent agenda)
DCBC relinquished responsibility of appointing chairman and vice chairman to the OIWC effective 9/17/02.
OIWC membership reduced to 7 members 6/03.
DCBC added another member (Steve Coulter) for a two year term ending 6/18. (3/16)
Name changed to Dare County Waterways Commission 8/15/16.
At the DCBC meeting on 1/3/17, Commissioner Danny Couch was moved from the At Large seat to the Commissioners seat. The At Large seat is vacant until a later appointment by the DCBC.
Chuck Earley was appointed to fill at large seat 6/17
Chuck Earley resigned
Chairman Woodard noted that with the previous resignation of Charles Earley, the Waterways Commission is now back to its proper composition of seven members
Natalie Perry Kavanagh replaced Ronald Lowe 6/18
Michael Flynn filled unexpired term of David May who resigned 3/19
7/19 Kermit W. Skinner, Jr. appointed to fill unexpired term of Fletcher Willey
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- Working Watermen Commission
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The Commission for Working Watermen works to protect and enhance the
commercial fishing industry in Dare County. The Commission monitors and
advises the Dare County Board of Commissioners regarding pending or
proposed laws, rules, regulations, fishery management plans and coastal
habitat plans as they relate to commercial fishing in the county.
Term: Staggered
Member Name Term Expiration Action Steve House
ChairmanJanuary 2025 Appointed 1/19; Reapptd. 1/21, 1/23 Jamie Reibel
Charter Boat CaptainJanuary 2025 Appointed 1/19; reapptd. 1/21, 1/23 Dewey Hemilright
Commercial FishermanJanuary 2026 Appointed 1/19; Reapptd. 1/20, 1/23 Joey J. Vandyke
Commercial FishermanMay 2025 3 year term; Appointed by Steve House under Commissioner Business 5/7/19; 5/22 Amanda Hooper Walters
Commercial FishermanMay 2025 3 year term; Apptd. under Commissioners Business brought up by Steve House 5/7/19; 5/22 Joe Wilson
Commercial FishermanJanuary 2026 Appointed 1/19; Reapptd. 1/20, 1/23 Alana Harrison
Fish House DealerMarch 2025 Appointed 3/19; Reapptd. 2/22 Sean Darsee
Science Advisor, Non-votingNovember 2026 Appt. 11/23
Meeting Info: Quarterly and as needed , TBD
Contact: Commissioner Steve House, Chairman | 252.216.8985 | [email protected]
History:
On January 7, 2019, at the request of Commissioner Steve House, the Board voted to approve the following items related to the reorganization of the Commission for Working Watermen:
Amend the Bylaws to add a non-voting Science Seat
Amend the Bylaws to meet quarterly and as needed, instead of monthly.
Amend the Bylaws to establish a quorum with 4 members instead of 5.
Appoint Commissioner Steve House as Chairman of the group with a 2 year term.
Appoint Jamie Reibel (Charter Boat Captain) with a 2 year term.
Appoint Joe Wilson (Commercial Fisherman) with a 1 year term.
Appoint Dewey Hemilright (Commercial Fisherman) with a 1 year term.
Appoint Sara Mirabilio to the non-voting Science Advisory seat with a 3 year term.
The Board of Commissioners was informed that the following appointments will be made at a future meeting: Fish House Dealer with a 3 year term Commercial Fisherman with a 3 year term Commercial Fisherman with a 3 year term. REVISED 1/19
Appointed Alan Harrison as Fish House Dealer with 3 year term 3/19
Sara Mirabilio (Non-Voting Science Advisor) resigned 4/19
Appointed Joey Vandyke and Amanda Hooper Walters by unanimous vote. This was done during Commissioners Business on May 7, 2019
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- Zoning Board of Adjustment - Dare County
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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.
Term: 3 Year
Member Name Term Expiration Action Jay Hart
Colington Area - ChairmanMay 2024 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 Anna Creef
Dare MainlandMay 2026 Appointed 06/03; Reappointed 05/05, 05/08, 05/11, 05/14, 05/17; 06/20; 4/23 Patricia Weston
Hatteras Island RepresentativeMay 2025 Apptd. 05/22 Shelly R. Jones
Martins Point AreaMay 2025 Appointed 10/17; Reappointed 5/19; 5/22 Edward Mann, Jr.
Roanoke IslandMay 2026 Appointed 05/17; Reapptd. 6/20; 4/23
Meeting Info: As Needed , 12:00 AM
Contact: Noah Gillam | 252.475.5873 | [email protected]
Members Compensated: Compensation at same rate as Planning Board.
History:
Jay Hart filled unexpired term of Jacob Maestas 4/05.
Andrew Keeney replaced David Overton (alternate) 4/05.
Patricia Austin apptd. to fill unexpired term of Michael Egan 5/06.
Roland Bowser replaced Patricia Austin 5/08
Edward Mann, Jr replaced Roland Bowser 5/17
Shelly Jones filled unexpired term of David Jones who resigned 10/17
Jay Hart appointed Chairman 11/17
Tom Murphy passed away 8/20
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