Beaufort County public meetings in 2022
13 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss external auditors and financial statements. The body will review the June 30, 2022 Audit Report and discuss travel expenses and reimbursement.
- June 30, 2022 Audit Report
- County Fund Balance Policy updates
- Travel Expenses and Reimbursement
Board of Commissioners
The Board appointed Carolyn Garris as Register of Deeds and established salaries for the new Register of Deeds and Sheriff. The Board also approved several infrastructure contracts for watershed restoration and authorized property searches for a mega-site project.
- Appointed Carolyn Garris as Register of Deeds (5-2)
- Set Register of Deeds salary at $69,708 (5-2)
- Set Sheriff's salary at $117,449 (unanimous)
- Approved $67,404 contract for watershed restoration to Landscaping Unlimited (unanimous)
- Approved $173,496.33 contract for stream debris removal to RDC Debris Removal Construction LLC (4-3)
- Authorized staff to contact landowners and negotiate for mega-site properties (unanimous)
- Approved 5-year copier/printer contract with Copy-Pro (unanimous)
- Supported NCDOT speed limit changes to 50 MPH along NC 99 (unanimous)
Board of Health
The Board of Health will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also discuss a budget amendment and review financial reports and health director updates.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Budget Amendment
- Approval of September 20, 2022 minutes
The Board of Health elected new leadership and approved several budget amendments for the FY 22/23 cycle. During a closed session, the Board approved an employment offer for a new Health Director. The Board also reviewed financial reports showing expenditures at 28.3% of the budget as of October 31, 2022.
- Approved September 20, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Elected David Howdy as Chair and Jessica Triche as Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Approved FY 22/23 budget amendments including $30,000 for NC Maternal Health MATTERS, $95,000 Rural Health Community Grant, and $17,685 Communicable Disease State Funding (unanimous)
- Approved budget reduction of $22,248 for COVID ARPA School Funding (unanimous)
- Approved employment offer to JaNell Octigan for Health Director (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board adopted a resolution to support Operation Green Light for Veterans by lighting buildings green from November 7 to November 13, 2022. The Board also processed several consent items including budget amendments for public health and various equipment surpluses.
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-11-07-01 supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans
- Approved Health Department budget amendment for $30,125
- Approved tax department refunds over $100
- Approved late tax relief applications for four residents
- Approved $141,656.78 purchase order for a John Deere tractor
- Approved surplus of IT equipment from Register of Deeds
- Approved surplus of two badges and two handguns from Sheriff's Office
- Approved surplus of 2015 Dodge Charger (Vehicle 3211)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners and senior staff are meeting for a two-day retreat focused on training and data analysis. The sessions include a review of past strategic planning and survey data to prioritize future goals and develop a roadmap.
- Real Colors Training with Kevin Leonard and Amy Bason
- Data analysis presentation by Denise Canada of NCACC
- Review of past strategic planning information
- Review of survey data and feedback from the Board
Water Committee
The Beaufort County Water Committee is meeting to receive updates on several infrastructure projects. The committee will also discuss a request from the Town of Bath to purchase water from the Beaufort County Water Department.
- Gaylord Booster Pump Station / Braddy Valve Station Project update
- Southside WTP Expansion update
- Conversion from gas chlorination to sodium hypochlorite update
- Swan Point Mobile Home Park update
- Town of Bath request to purchase water from BCWD
Jail Committee
The Beaufort County Jail Committee is meeting to discuss the size of the jail and the costs associated with taking no action. The committee will review six different options and their respective costs to identify next steps.
- Discussion of jail size and the cost of doing nothing
- Review of six options and associated costs
Board of Health
The Board of Health approved a strategic plan for $3,077,680 in opioid settlement funds and a new tobacco-free policy for staff and visitors. The board also approved several budget amendments and updated fees for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine administration.
- Approved Opioid Settlement Strategic Plan for $3,077,680 over 18 years
- Adopted 100% tobacco-free campus policy effective October 1, 2022
- Approved budget amendments including $95,000 Community Health Grant and $95,453 Enhancing Detection Activities Funding
- New vaccine administration fees: $20 for 1st dose and $30 for 2nd/booster doses of Pfizer Pediatric COVID-19 vaccine
- Reappointed board members Mark Roy and David Howdy
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to review progress and discuss conceptual designs presented by the Garret and Moore Team.
- Presentation and discussion of conceptual design by Garret and Moore Team
Jail Committee
The Beaufort County Jail Committee is meeting to review progress on the expansion of the jail. The body will also review its charter and determine next steps for the project.
- Update report from Errol Warren on Expansion of the Jail
- Review of the Jail Committee Charter and accomplishments
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a budget workshop to review financial presentations and finalize the budget. The session includes a property tax settlement report and the County Manager's recommended budget presentation.
- Property Tax Settlement presentation by Tax Assessor Lloyd Salter
- Manager’s Recommended Budget presentation by County Manager Brian Alligood
- Finalization of the budget
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a budget workshop. The session includes a presentation of the Manager's recommended budget and a property tax settlement report.
- Property Tax Settlement presentation by Tax Assessor Lloyd Salter
- Manager’s Recommended Budget presentation by County Manager Brian Alligood
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a budget workshop to review financial planning. The session includes a presentation of the County Manager's recommended budget and a property tax settlement report.
- Property Tax Settlement presentation by Tax Assessor Lloyd Salter
- Manager’s Recommended Budget presentation by County Manager Brian Alligood