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Currituck County Advisory Boards*Note: Meeting dates and times are subject to change.The Currituck County Board of Commissioners are seeking citizens who are willing to serve their community through participation on County advisory boards. Currituck County residents who are at least 18 years of age may apply. Applications can be obtained through the County Manager's office at 252-232-2075 or online. ABC Board The Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Board manages the ABC Stores in Currituck County under state guidance and statute. A five-member board is appointed by the Board of Commissioners. Contact: Gene Gregory Email: Phone: 252-336-4706 Meeting Date:Last Thursday of Month Time: Place: Website: Agricultural Advisory Board This is a five member board, formed in 2001, four of whom must be actively engaged in farming, created to implement the Voluntary Agricultural Protection District Ordinance, to investigate and advise on farmland preservation. This board hears requests for applications to be accepted into the farmland preservation program. Contact: Kim Ferrell E-Mail: Kim Ferrell Phone: 252-232-3360 Meeting Date: Varies Time: Varies Place: Historic Courthouse Board Meeting Room Website: Airport Advisory Board The board advises the Board of Commissioners relative to the regulation construction, enlargement, improvement, maintenance, equipment and operation of the Currituck County Airport. It consists of seven members who are citizens of the county; one member of the board of commissioners, ex officio; and the airport manager, ex officio. Contact: James Elliott E-mail: James Elliott Phone: 252-453-2876 Meeting Date: 3rd Wednesday of January, April, July and October and other times as needed Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Currituck County Airport Terminal Building Conference Room Website: Currituck County Airport Board of Adjustment This board hears and acts on appeals, variances, and special uses in Currituck County zoning cases. It consists of seven members - five regular members (one from each district and two at-large) and two alternates. Contact: Tiffany Sanders, Clerk to the Board Email: Tiffany Sanders Phone: 252-232-6026 Meeting Date: 2nd Thursday of each month (subject to change due to holidays) Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Historic Courthouse Board Meeting Room Website: Board of Adjustments Economic Development Board This board advises the Board of Commissioners on economic development issues and assists in implementing county-wide economic development strategies. Members of the economic development board shall be residents of the county who are interested in the promotion and encouragement of the county's economic development. Members shall be as follows: Seven who shall at the time of appointment be actively connected with and have experience in economic development, or agriculture, business, or industry; plus three ex officio members - one member of the board of commissioners; the president of the chamber of commerce; and the county's economic development director. Contact: Peter Bishop, Economic Development Director Email: Peter Bishop Phone: 252-232-6015 Meeting Date: 4th Thursday of January, April, July and October Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Historic Currituck Courthouse Website: Currituck County Economic Development Fire & EMS Advisory Board This board was formed in early 2008 by the Board of Commissioners to better plan for Fire and EMS Services in the County. The ten (10) member board will assist the six non-profit volunteer fire departments and the County Department of Fire-EMS with strategic planning, budgeting, bulk purchasing, equipment standardization, standard operating procedures, and benefit issues. There are eight voting members and two non-voting members. Of the eight voting members five are not affiliated with the Volunteer Fire Departments; three are representatives for the fire departments. The eight voting members serve two year terms that are staggered. The two non-voting positions are representatives from the department of Fire-EMS and a Board of Commissioner. Contact: Chief Robert Glover Email: Robert Glover Phone: 252-232-7746 Meeting Date: 4th Thursday of each month Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Currituck County Judicial Center, Courtroom "C" Website: Currituck County Fire Protection Game Commission This commission, acting with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, shall have charge of the enforcement of migratory wild fowl game laws and shall have power and authority to prescribe rules and regulations for the enforcement of such game laws and the protection of wild fowl life in the county. It consists of seven members (one from each district and two at-large), each of whom shall be thoroughly acquainted with migratory water fowl shooting both ashore and afloat. This commission also issues and renews blind licenses. Contact: Cindy Scott Email: Phone: 252-429-3472 Meeting Date: Varies (twice per year) Time: Place: Website: www.currituckgamecommission.org Jury Commission This commission selects the list of trial and grand jurors. It consists of three members, one of which is appointed by the senior regular resident Superior Court Judge, one by the Clerk of Superior Court, and one by the Board of Commissioners. Contact: Ray Matusko Email: Ray Matusko Phone: 252-232-2010 Meeting Date: Meets for approximately 3 days, every two years Time: Varies Place: Currituck Judicial Center Website: Clerk of Court Land Transfer Tax Appeals Board This board hears and rules on appeals for taxes incurred through land transfer. It consists of seven members and meets whenever required for appeals. Contact: Tracy Sample Email: Tracy Sample Phone: 252-232-3005, ext. 6037 Meeting Date: Whenever required for appeals Time: Varies Place: Website: Library Board This board establishes local policies within those set by the Regional Library Board. Contact: Vicky Hagemeister Email: Vicky Hagemeister Phone: 252-453-8345 Meeting Date: 2nd Wednesday of January, April, July and October. Time: 2:30 PM Place: Currituck County Public Library, Barco Website: www.earlibrary.org/currituck/index.html Local Emergency Planning Committee
The duties and responsibilities of the Currituck County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) shall be to implement the "Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986" (EPCRA) and other applicable laws and regulations. The duties and responsibilities of the LEPC shall include the requirement to:
The LEPC consists of members appointed by the North Carolina State Emergency Response Commission (SERC). The members of the committee include representatives from each of the following groups or organizations: elected officials, law enforcement, emergency management, fire service, EMS, public health, local environmental, transportation officials, broadcast and print media, community groups and owner/ operators of facilities subject to the requirements of Title II. This committee is appointed to assist and support The Albemarle Commission’s Area Agency on Aging Ombudsman Program. They visit all nursing and adult care homes in the county every three months to help maintain the nursing home and adult care homes resident’s bill of rights. There are five members on this committee. Contact: Deborah Sheard Email: Phone: 252-426-5753 Meeting Date: Varies Time: Varies Place: Varies Website: Planning Board The Planning Board consists of nine (9) members who are appointed by the Board of Commissioners, including one from each district, two at large, and one mainland alternate and one Outer Banks alternate. Contact: Susan Tanner Email: Susan Tanner Phone: 252-232-3055 Meeting Date: 2nd Tuesday of each month Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Historic Courthouse Board Meeting Room Web page: Planning and Community Development Department Recreation Advisory Board This board advises the Recreation Department, the County Manager, and the Board of Commissioners on the parks and recreation needs of county residents. It consists of seven members appointed by the Board of Commissioners, plus an ex officio Commissioner member. The Recreation Director and County Manager are also ex officio members. Contact: Jason Weeks Email: Jason Weeks Phone: 252-232-3007 Meeting Date: 2nd Tuesday of January, April, July and October Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Historic Courthouse Conference room Web page: Currituck County Parks and Recreation Department Senior Center Advisory Board This board serves as the liaison between the older adults of the county and county government. It suggests policy and makes recommendations to the board of commissioners on special needs of the senior citizens and the use of the senior centers. It consists of seven members who are citizens of the county, at least fifty-five years of age, plus one ex officio board of commissioners’ member. Contact: Diane Bray Email: Diane Bray Phone: 252-232-3505 Meeting Date: 3rd Tuesday of January, April, July and October Time: 9:30 a.m. Place: Currituck Senior Center Web page: Currituck County Senior Center Department Social Services Board This board establishes local policy for the Department of Social Services. It selects the Director and advises on planning, policy and helps to identify needs in the community. There are five members; two are appointed by the Board of Commissioners, two are appointed by the Social Services Commission and the fifth member is selected by the Social Services board members. They are selected for three-year terms and meet monthly. Contact: Sarah Banks Email: Phone: 252-491-5327 Meeting Date: 3rd Wednesday of each month Time: 9:00 a.m. Place: Department of Social Services Board Room Website: Currituck County Department of Social Services Stormwater Advisory Board
Tourism Advisory Board The Tourism Advisory Board consults with and advises the Tourism Development Authority, the County Manager, and the Department of Travel and Tourism in the matters affecting tourism: (a) the creation of a yearly County marketing plan (b) the allocation of County occupancy tax (c) the acceptance of any grant, gift, bequest or donation (d) construction, equipping, operation, and maintenance of visitor centers; (e) advise in regard to other tourism facilities, recommend of tourism events Contact: Diane Nordstrom Email: Diane Nordstorm Phone: 252-435-2938 Meeting Date: 2nd Monday of February, May, August and November (and at advertised additional times) Time: 5:00 p.m. Place: Historic Currituck Courthouse Conference Room Website: www.VisitCurrituck.com Whalehead Preservation Trust and Currituck Wildlife Museum Board of Trustees This board is responsible for the restoration and administration of the buildings and grounds on the Whalehead Club property as it carries out the purpose of the Board of Commissioners. It consists of eleven members who have an interest in the preservation and promotion of the property and the community, as well as the willingness to devote their time, effort and expertise in education, environment, and/or County history. Contact: Ray Meiggs Email: Phone: 252-453-9040 Meeting Date: 2nd Tuesday of January, March, July, September and November. An annual meeting is held in May or June, date and time to be announced. Time: 1:30 p.m. Place: Rotates between The Whalehead Club at Currituck Heritage Park and NC Cooperative Extension Center Website: www.whaleheadclub.com/ Workforce Development Board This board was established as a means of enhancing the partnership concept and addressing employment and training problems at the local level. Currituck County has two appointments to the Workforce Development Board which serves the Northeastern Region Workforce Investment Consortium area consisting of the following counties: Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hyde, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell, and Washington. Contact: Deborah Sheard Email: Phone: 252-426-5753 Meeting Date: Varies Time: Place: Website: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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