Craven County public meetings in 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Board is considering a $1,862,671.00 funding request from the Board of Education to complete generator installations at five local schools. Additionally, the Board will review budget amendments for sheriff vehicle purchases and equipment, as well as various recreation grants.

• Acceptance of $1,862,671.00 from Board of Education for school generator project
• Budget amendment for four 2022 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 vehicles ($141,837.00)
• Purchase of 35 9mm carbines and accessories ($49,945.00)
• Acceptance of Harold Bate Foundation grant for trail and youth league funding ($34,000.00)
• Resolution for upset bid process regarding property at 1256 Old Brick Rd.

The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved a 5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for county employees, funded by $940,700 from fund balance, starting the first pay period in January 2022 through June 30, 2022. The board also accepted $1,862,671 from the Craven County Board of Education to complete the installation of five emergency generators at county schools, awarding a change order to Coastline Electrical Construction. Additionally, the board approved $50,000 for Religious Community Services (RCS) warehouse and infrastructure needs, and approved several budget amendments for the Sheriff's Office, including the purchase of 9mm carbines and four Dodge Ram vehicles.

• Approved 5% COLA for county employees, $940,700 from fund balance (7-0)
• Accepted $1,862,671 from Board of Education for school generators; awarded change order to Coastline Electrical (7-0)
• Approved $50,000 special appropriation for RCS warehouse and infrastructure (7-0)
• Approved $49,945 budget amendment for 35 9mm carbines and accessories (7-0)
• Approved $141,837 budget amendment for four 2022 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4s (7-0)
• Approved $48,555 budget amendment for upfitting four Dodge Rams (7-0)
• Approved $9,025 budget amendment to reimburse E-911 Fund for ineligible charges (7-0)
• Approved $34,000 budget amendment for Harold Bate Foundation grant and match for Creekside Park trail (7-0)

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The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to sell two tracts in the Craven County Industrial Park (Project Drum and Project Well) for economic development. The board will also reorganize by electing a chairman and vice-chairman, set 2022 meeting dates, and consider appointments. Other business includes approving a $193,951 budget amendment for a water assistance program and using EDTAP funds to cover half-price Omnibus fares.

• Public hearing and resolution to sell Lot 19.2 (6.2 acres) for $127,600 to an LLC of local businessmen for a shell building
• Public hearing and resolution to sell Lot 19-3 (8 acres, 2 wetland) for $140,000 to a local aerospace company
• Approve $193,951 budget amendment for Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
• Approve use of EDTAP funds to cover $.50 Omnibus half-price fares for eligible passengers
• Approve $2,100 in Sheriff donation checks (calendar and K-9 program) and $3,000 E-911 budget amendment

The Board approved resolutions to convey two tracts in the Craven County Industrial Park: Lot 19-2 (6.2 acres) to Owen D. Andrews and Jonathan E. Wilkins for $127,600, and Lot 19-3 (8 acres) to Aviation Properties, LLC for $140,000. Both sales are for economic development purposes, with buyers planning to construct new facilities. The Board also approved a $191,951 budget amendment for the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program, approved the use of EDTAP funds to cover half-price Omnibus fares, and re-elected Jason Jones as Chairman and Denny Bucher as Vice-Chairman.

• Approved sale of Lot 19-2 (6.2 acres) to Owen D. Andrews and Jonathan E. Wilkins for $127,600 for a 20,000 SF shell building.
• Approved sale of Lot 19-3 (8 acres) to Aviation Properties, LLC for $140,000 for a 10,000 SF facility, with 3 new jobs expected.
• Approved $191,951 budget amendment for the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP).
• Approved use of EDTAP funds to cover the $.50 Omnibus half-price fare for eligible passengers, effective January 1, 2022.
• Re-elected Jason Jones as Chairman and Denny Bucher as Vice-Chairman of the Board.
• Approved the consent agenda, including tax releases/refunds, a Military Service Person of the Quarter resolution, and sheriff donation checks.
• Approved the 2022 meeting dates as presented.
• Reappointed Keola Perry to the Craven County Health Board, Dan Murphy to the Fireman's Relief Fund Board, and Jeff Futrell to the Craven Aging Planning Board; appointed Michael David Paul to the Local Emergency Planning Committee.

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The Craven County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting a redistricting resolution (Option C) and setting public hearings for two economic development land conveyances in the Craven County Industrial Park. The board will also vote on several budget amendments, including funds for social services, sheriff's equipment, and election voter cards, and receive a presentation on the ABC Board's annual report.

• Adopt redistricting resolution (Option C)
• Set public hearings for Project Well (8-acre tract, $140,000) and Project Drum (6-acre tract, $120,000) on Dec 6, 2021
• Approve budget amendments: Social Services ($25,712, $21,548, $28,477, $41,320), Sheriff ($5,000), Economic Development ($50,890), Elections ($30,000)
• Approve consent agenda including tax releases ($5,462.52 and $3,244.85) and records retention schedules
• Public hearing on CDBG-NR grant closeout for Hurricane Matthew housing rehabilitation

The Board of Commissioners adopted a redistricting plan (Option C) for the seven electoral districts, effective for the next election, in a 7-0 roll call vote. The Board also approved multiple budget amendments, including funds for social services programs, a sheriff's grant, industrial park infrastructure, and new voter cards. Additionally, the Board appointed Leslie Young as Tax Assessor effective December 1, 2021, and reappointed members to two advisory boards.

• Adopted redistricting plan Option C for new electoral district boundaries (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including tax releases/refunds and public hearing dates (7-0)
• Approved $25,712 budget amendment for Senior Program funds rollover (7-0)
• Approved $21,548 budget amendment for Special Adoption Promotion funds (7-0)
• Approved $28,477 budget amendment for ARPA funds for FNS administration (7-0)
• Approved $41,320 budget amendment for Chafee LINKS funding (7-0)
• Approved $5,000 budget amendment for Sheriff's International Paper grant (7-0)
• Approved $50,890 budget amendment and purchase agreement with Jymco Construction for Industrial Park water expansion (7-0)

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The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding proposed redistricting maps based on 2020 Census data. Other key items include a request for a short-term loan for Cove City Fire & Rescue and a proposal to set the 2022 Sheriff starting salary at $82,985.

• Public hearing on redistricting maps due to population imbalance
• Proposed $82,985 starting salary for the Sheriff following the 2022 election
• $20,526 budget amendment for CARTS iPads and software
• Short-term loan request from Cove City Fire & Rescue to meet financial obligations
• $4,936 budget amendment for CARTS bus stop signs and vehicle striping

The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved a $33,000 loan to Cove City Fire and Rescue at 3% interest over 24 months to help with financial obligations from the COVID-19 pandemic. The board also approved several budget amendments for CARTS, including $20,526 for iPads and $4,936 for bus stop signs and vehicle striping. A public hearing was held on redistricting maps, with the board reaching consensus on Option C for adoption at a future meeting.

• Approved $33,000 loan to Cove City EMS at 3% over 24 months (7-0)
• Approved $20,526 budget amendment for CARTS iPads and software (7-0)
• Approved $4,936 budget amendment for CARTS bus stop signs and striping (7-0)
• Adopted updated CARTS Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy effective Nov 2, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of service side arm to retired deputy for $1.00 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution setting Sheriff starting salary at $82,985 for 2022 election (unanimous)
• Approved conveyance of property at W NC 55 Hwy for $3,200 after upset bid period (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tax releases/refunds and donation budget amendments (7-0)

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The Board of Commissioners will review multiple budget amendments for school funds, facility repairs, and transit expenses. The agenda also includes requests to approve new hospice billing rates and a cell tower installation in New Bern.

• Budget amendment of $126,557.00 for West Craven High School gym floor invoices
• Proposed budget amendment of $23,585.00 for St. Luke's Building window project
• New hospice billing rates including $205.00 per day for routine care
• Approval of a 117.6-foot communications tower at 285 Pate Rd., New Bern
• Budget amendment of $35,000.00 for video arraignment equipment in Courtroom 5

The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved a $23,585 budget amendment to contract with Coastal Craftsmen for Phase II of the St. Luke's Building window project, bringing the total project cost to $143,585. The board also approved a $35,000 budget amendment to equip Courtroom 5 with a JurisLink video arraignment system, and a $126,557 budget amendment to close out the West Craven High School gym floor project. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved $23,585 budget amendment for St. Luke's window project Phase II, total $143,585 (6-0)
• Approved $35,000 budget amendment for JurisLink video arraignment system in Courtroom 5 (6-0)
• Approved $126,557 budget amendment for West Craven High School gym floor final payment (6-0)
• Approved $8,350 budget amendment for CARTS Omnibus launch expenses (6-0)
• Approved new Hospice billing rates effective retroactively Oct 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of service firearms for $1.00 to two retired deputies (unanimous)
• Approved tall structure/cell tower at 285 Pate Rd, New Bern (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tax releases/refunds and proclamations (6-0)

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The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved several actions: hiring two School Resource Officers with a $191,431 budget amendment (4-2), adding two Patrol K-9s (5-1), moving forward with a County Fuel Station project, authorizing bidding for a new CARTS office, and setting a public hearing on redistricting options for November 1, 2021. The board also unanimously approved seeking legislative support for courthouse remediation funding.

• Approved hiring two SROs and $191,431 budget amendment (4-2)
• Approved adding two Patrol K-9s (5-1)
• Approved moving forward with County Fuel Station project (unanimous)
• Authorized bidding for new CARTS office (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on redistricting options for Nov 1, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved seeking legislative support for courthouse remediation (unanimous)

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The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on an economic development grant for Carolina GSE and on applying for CDBG funding, then consider several budget amendments and other items. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including tax releases and a recreation donation.

• Public hearing on $120,000 economic development grant to Carolina GSE for manufacturing expansion
• Public hearing on CDBG grant application for community development
• Budget amendment of $140,500 for Health Department items
• Budget amendment of $120,000 for Project Endor grant
• Budget amendment of $59,000 for fiber optic infrastructure audit and software

The Board approved a $120,000 economic development grant to Carolina GSE for a 20,000 sq ft expansion creating at least 15 jobs, and authorized staff to execute the agreement. It also approved a $750,000 CDBG-NR application for housing rehabilitation (6-1), a $59,000 fiber optic audit, and several budget amendments. A resolution recognizing agencies that assisted after a deputy was shot was approved unanimously.

• Approved $120,000 economic development grant to Carolina GSE (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing CDBG-NR application for $750,000 (6-1, Mark nay)
• Approved $59,000 budget amendment for fiber optic audit and software (7-0)
• Approved $140,500 Health Department budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved $19,576 budget amendment for Industrial Park mowing (7-0)
• Authorized County Manager to enter MOU with FRC for NavalX Tech Bridge (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner E.T. Mitchell as liaison for NavalX project (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tax releases/refunds and recreation donation (7-0)

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The Board of Commissioners held a redistricting work session and formally found a substantial population inequality among the seven county districts, based on 2020 Census data. They adopted guiding principles for redrawing district lines, including keeping current district configurations where possible and avoiding pairing incumbents. The board also agreed to follow natural boundaries, respect neighborhood and community-of-interest boundaries, and consider future growth areas. No final district maps were adopted; consultants will present alternative plans in October.

• Found a substantial population inequality among the seven county districts (7-0 vote)
• Adopted principle to retain current district configurations and modify as needed (7-0 vote)
• Adopted principle to avoid pairing incumbents in the same district (7-0 vote)
• Agreed by consensus to follow natural boundaries and physical features
• Agreed by consensus to recognize and respect neighborhood boundaries
• Agreed by consensus to recognize and respect communities of interest
• Agreed by consensus to consider areas of potential future population growth/decline
• Excluded by consensus the use of precincts as building blocks and the compactness principle

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The Craven County Board of Commissioners will consider several budget amendments for COVID-19 response, including $64,257 for vaccination programs, $115,000 for school health liaisons, and $839,607 for detection activities. They will also vote on awarding a bid for school generators, setting public hearings for CDBG and economic development projects, and approving new health fees and transit changes.

• Approve $64,257 COVID-19 vaccination program budget amendment
• Approve $115,000 re-opening schools liaison budget amendment
• Approve $839,607 enhancing detection activities budget amendment
• Approve $35 water sample collection fee and new/revised health fees
• Award generator installation bid to Coastline Electric Construction, Inc. for J.W. Smith and Tucker Creek Elementary Schools

The board approved four health department budget amendments, including $839,607 for COVID-19 detection activities, $115,000 for school liaison nurses, and $64,257 for vaccination programs. It also approved a $35 water sample collection fee and new/revised health fees retroactive to July 1, 2021. The board set public hearings for October 4, 2021, for CDBG funds and Project Endor, and approved a $3,047,401 bid for school generators. It authorized a $25,000 grant for Project Pittsburgh and approved the sale of 6.38 acres in the Industrial Park.

• Approved $839,607 budget amendment for COVID-19 detection activities (7-0)
• Approved $115,000 budget amendment for school liaison nurses (7-0)
• Approved $64,257 budget amendment for CDC vaccination program (7-0)
• Approved $35 water sample collection fee (unanimous)
• Approved new/revised health fees retroactive to July 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for October 4, 2021 for CDBG funds (unanimous)
• Approved Coastline Electric Construction, Inc. for school generators at $3,047,401 (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 grant for Project Pittsburgh (7-0)

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The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several grant applications, including NCDOT transit grants for CARTS, a $25,000 economic development grant for Schlaadt Plastics, and a CDBG application for up to $750,000. They will also consider approving the submission of these grant applications, adding Terminal Drive to the state road system, and adopting a resolution to allow electronic advertising for contracts.

• Public hearing on NCDOT grant applications for CARTS (5311, 5310, RSO, capital)
• Public hearing on $25,000 economic development grant to Schlaadt Plastics
• Public hearing on CDBG grant application up to $750,000
• Approval to submit FY2022-2023 NCDOT grant applications
• Resolution to add Terminal Drive (2,900 linear feet) to state road system

The Board unanimously approved submitting six NCDOT grant applications for CARTS public transit, covering operating, capital, and mobility programs. It also approved a $25,000 economic development grant to Schlaadt Plastics, a 2.4% certification pay increase for Jailer II employees, and retroactive recruitment/retention bonuses. Several property conveyances and an offer to purchase were approved, with one parcel deferred for further review.

• Approved submittal of six FY2022-2023 NCDOT grant applications for CARTS (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 economic development grant to Schlaadt Plastics Limited (unanimous)
• Approved 2.4% certification incentive for Jailer II employees (unanimous)
• Approved retroactive recruitment/retention bonuses for positions hired since Jan 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved road addition request for Terminal/Airline Drive to state maintenance system (unanimous)
• Approved conveyance of 597 HWY 55W property for $3,375 (unanimous)
• Approved conveyance of 125 Hillmont property for $7,500 (unanimous)
• Deferred decision on offer to purchase Parcel No. 1-028-6001 in Vanceboro

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The Board accepted two FAA grants totaling $1,225,070 for airport restroom rehabilitation and corporate hangar development, and approved personnel resolutions for jailer certification bonuses and recruitment/retention bonuses. A $153,000 budget amendment to fund these strategies was approved 6-1. The board also discussed recruitment and retention challenges, including 60 vacancies across 26 departments.

• Accepted two FAA grants totaling $1,225,070 for airport restroom rehab and hangar development (7-0)
• Approved Jailer-Education Incentive and Recruitment/Retention Bonus personnel resolutions (7-0)
• Approved $153,000 budget amendment to fund recruitment and retention strategies (6-1, Mark dissenting)

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The Craven County Board of Commissioners will vote on several budget amendments, including a $465,000 adjustment for deed of trust fees and fines, and a $7,000 purchase of radios for transit vehicles. The board is also asked to approve a $25,000 grant to assist local manufacturer Project Pittsburgh with facility conversion. Additionally, the board will set public hearings for September 7, 2021, regarding economic development, transportation grants, and community development block grants.

• Approve $465,000 budget amendment for GASB 84 implementation covering Deed of Trust fees and Fines and Forfeitures
• Approve $25,000 grant to Project Pittsburgh to assist in converting warehouse space to manufacturing space
• Approve $7,000 budget amendment for CARTS to purchase three urban radios using 5307 CARES Act funds
• Set public hearing for September 7, 2021, regarding the CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Program application
• Adopt resolution to turn over Summerfield Road (1277 linear feet) to the State of North Carolina for maintenance

The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved the 2020 tax collection settlement, reporting 99.12% of taxes collected, and adopted the 2021 charge to the tax collector. They also approved several budget amendments, including $7,000 for CARTS radios, $465,000 for GASB 84 accounts, and the revised HCCBG budget. Public hearings were set for September 7, 2021 on economic development, CARTS grants, and CDBG funding. The board also approved the 2022 holiday schedule and a property conveyance.

• Approved 2020 tax settlement, 99.12% collected (7-0)
• Adopted 2021 charge to tax collector (7-0)
• Approved $7,000 budget amendment for CARTS radios (7-0)
• Set public hearing for September 7 on CARTS grant applications (unanimous)
• Approved revised HCCBG budget for 2021-2022 (7-0)
• Approved $465,000 budget amendment for GASB 84 accounts (7-0)
• Approved 2022 holiday schedule (unanimous)
• Approved conveyance of 135 Hillmont property for $6,750 (unanimous)

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The Craven County Board of Commissioners will discuss and vote on a proposed resolution opposing divisive theories such as Critical Race Theory, Action Civics, and the 1619 Project. The board will also consider several budget amendments, including funding for health services, bus stop signs, and redistricting services, along with routine consent agenda items and appointments.

• Proposed resolution opposing Critical Race Theory, Action Civics, and the 1619 Project
• Budget amendment of $1,047,250 for COVID-19 activities and 340B pharmacy expansion
• Budget amendment of $42,487 for adult primary care Medicaid tracking services
• Budget amendment of $20,000 for redistricting legal services and map printing
• Budget amendment of $8,700 for bus stop sign holders

The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved, by a 5-2 roll call vote, a resolution supporting House Bill 324, which opposes teaching divisive theories such as Critical Race Theory, Action Civics, and the 1619 Project in North Carolina public schools. The board also approved several budget amendments, including $8,700 for CARTS bus stop sign holders, $42,487 for health department Medicaid tracking services, $1,047,250 in federal COVID-19 funding for the health department, and $20,000 for redistricting services. Appointments were made to various boards, and a property conveyance was approved.

• Approved resolution supporting HB 324 opposing Critical Race Theory (5-2)
• Approved consent agenda including tax releases/refunds and budget amendments (7-0)
• Approved $8,700 budget amendment for CARTS bus stop sign holders (6-0)
• Approved $42,487 budget amendment for health department Medicaid tracking contract (6-0)
• Approved $1,047,250 budget amendment for health department COVID-19 funding (6-0)
• Approved $20,000 budget amendment for redistricting services (6-0)
• Appointed Joshua Whitford to Fireman's Relief Fund Board, Cheryl Wyatt to Adult Care Home Advisory Committee, and Michael Swain to three committees
• Approved conveyance of property at 243 B James Street, Vanceboro for $3,500

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The Board of Commissioners will vote on a $729,103 project ordinance and budget amendment for interior and exterior envelope repairs at the historic Craven County courthouse, including masonry, plaster, and painting work. The board will also consider several other items, including a $100,000 loan approval for a fire truck purchase, acceptance of a $35,000 grant for a playground, and multiple budget amendments for various departments.

• Approve $729,103 for courthouse interior/exterior envelope repairs, with change orders to Barnhill Contracting ($675,103) and OCA ($54,000)
• Approve Ft. Barnwell VFD loan of $100,000 from CIVIC Federal Credit Union for a used pumper fire truck
• Approve $239,226 budget amendment for NC DOI grant match for four volunteer fire departments
• Accept $35,000 Harold Bate Foundation grant for Rocky Run playground, with $35,000 county match
• Approve multiple Sheriff's Office budget amendments totaling $151,196 for vehicle upfitting, equipment, uniforms, and K-9 donations

The Board approved a project ordinance and budget amendment of $729,103 for interior and exterior envelope repairs to the historic courthouse, authorizing change orders to Barnhill Contracting ($675,103) and Oakley Collier Architects ($54,000). The board also approved multiple budget amendments, including $239,226 for fire department grant matches, $70,000 for a Rocky Run playground grant match, and several Sheriff's Office rollovers. Additionally, they retained a demographer and law firm for redistricting and approved a $100,000 loan for Ft. Barnwell VFD.

• Approved $729,103 for courthouse envelope repairs, including change orders to Barnhill Contracting and OCA.
• Approved $239,226 in budget amendments for NC DOI grant matches for four fire departments.
• Approved $70,000 budget amendment for Rocky Run playground, including $35,000 Bate Foundation grant match.
• Approved $100,000 loan agreement with CIVIC Federal Credit Union for Ft. Barnwell VFD.
• Approved multiple Sheriff's Office budget amendments totaling $151,196 for rollovers and equipment.
• Approved $43,251 CARES Act funding rollover for Senior Center modifications.
• Retained demographer Blake Esselstyn and law firm Poyner & Spruill for redistricting.
• Approved conveyance of property on Gatewood Drive to MAKS Properties, LLC for $3,000.

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The Craven County Board of Commissioners is meeting to hold public hearings on updates to the county's land-use ordinances under new state law Chapter 160D, and on proposed changes to CARTS fixed-route transit services. The board will also consider an excise tax refund request, approve several budget amendments, and act on property conveyances and appointments.

• Public hearing on 160D ordinance updates to comply with new state land-use law
• Public hearing on CARTS fixed route service changes (no approval sought at this time)
• Excise tax refund hearing for Ramona Roach ($628.00)
• Budget amendment: $125,200 for Creekside Waterfront Dock Project (FY21 to FY22)
• Budget amendment: $29,300 for Recreation truck purchase (FY21 to FY22)

The Board of Commissioners adopted the Chapter 160D updates to the County's land-use ordinance, effective July 7, 2021 at 12:01 am, to comply with new state requirements. The board also approved a $628 excise tax refund to Ramona Roach for overpaid revenue stamps, and set a public hearing for August 2, 2021 on a proposed $25,000 grant to Project Pittsburgh, a local manufacturer planning a $9 million investment. Several budget amendments were approved, including $125,000 for the Creekside Waterfront Dock Project, $29,300 for a recreation truck, $25,000 for Vanceboro Rescue Squad, and $73,799 for Hurricane Florence disaster assistance reimbursements to fire and rescue districts.

• Adopted Chapter 160D land-use ordinance updates, effective July 7, 2021 at 12:01 am.
• Approved $628 excise tax refund to Ramona Roach for overpaid revenue stamps.
• Set public hearing for Project Pittsburgh grant for August 2, 2021 at 7:00 pm.
• Approved budget amendment of $125,000 for Creekside Waterfront Dock Project.
• Approved budget amendment of $29,300 for recreation truck purchase.
• Approved budget amendment of $25,000 for Vanceboro Rescue Squad appropriation.
• Approved budget amendment of $73,799 for Hurricane Florence disaster assistance reimbursements.
• Approved resolution exempting engineering services for county fuel center and authorized contract with Vaughan & Melton up to $50,000.

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The Board of Commissioners will vote to adopt the FY 2021-2022 Budget Ordinance. The agenda includes multiple budget amendments totaling over $2 million, primarily for debt service, health claims, and sheriff operations. Additionally, the board is asked to approve a lease for 74 additional parking spaces near the County Administration building.

• Adoption of FY 2021-2022 Budget Ordinance
• Approval of $41,400 annual lease for 74 parking spaces from Sudan Temple Holding Corporation
• $423,000 budget amendment for Sheriff's Inmate Welfare Account lines
• $1,080,000 transfer to Debt Service Fund due to sales tax collections running ahead of budget
• Approval of conveyance for Mill Ave., Vanceboro property at $1,500

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the FY 2021-2022 budget ordinance of $121,196,303 with a $0.56 tax rate, including funding for a School Resource Officer at every school. The board also approved several budget amendments, including $423,000 for the Sheriff's inmate welfare account and $1,080,000 in sales tax transfers to the school debt service fund. Multiple appointments were made to various boards and committees, and two property sales were approved.

• Adopted FY 2021-22 budget ordinance of $121,196,303 with $0.56 tax rate (7-0)
• Approved $423,000 budget amendment for Sheriff's inmate welfare and medical supplies (7-0)
• Approved $1,080,000 sales tax transfer to school debt service fund (7-0)
• Approved $41,400 annual lease for 74 additional parking spaces from Sudan Temple (7-0)
• Approved $6,159 budget amendment for SRO Erika Hodges' payout (7-0)
• Approved $450,000 Representative Payee Fund budget amendment for GASB 84 compliance (7-0)
• Approved conveyance of Mill Ave. property to Jesse Adams for $1,500
• Reappointed Dr. James Davis Jr. to Craven Community College Board of Trustees

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The Craven County Board of Commissioners, in a budget work session, reached consensus to fund the Craven County Schools budget as presented, but signaled they would look unfavorably on further requests without the schools using their fund balance and providing a consolidation plan. The board approved a motion to only pay special appropriations to organizations that met formal requirements, removing $25,000 budgeted for Coastal Women's Shelter, which had not submitted a packet. The board also gave consensus for the Sheriff to order new Dodge Chargers before the budget approval, and discussed hiring an in-house auditor for EMS units.

• Approved motion to restrict special appropriations to organizations meeting formal requirements, removing $25,000 for Coastal Women's Shelter (7-0)
• Reached consensus to fund Craven County Schools budget as presented, with expectation of no further requests without using fund balance and providing consolidation plan
• Gave consensus for Sheriff to order new Dodge Chargers before budget approval
• Discussed hiring in-house auditor for EMS units, to revisit at mid-year work session

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The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved creating a 340B in-house pharmacy at the Health Department, funded with $1.6 million in American Recovery Act funds, on a 6-1 vote. The board also approved the FY21-22 budget adjustments totaling $121,251,803, withdrew from the Eastern Carolina Council of Governments, and increased EMS allotments for Havelock and three smaller squads. Two closed sessions were held with no actions reported.

• Approved 340B in-house pharmacy with $1.6M ARA funds (6-1, Mark nay)
• Adopted FY21-22 budget adjustments totaling $121,251,803 with $476,180 from fund balance
• Withdrew membership from Eastern Carolina Council of Governments (7-0)
• Increased Havelock EMS allotment by $75,000 and three smaller squads by $15,000 each (7-0)
• Entered closed session for potential litigation and attorney-client privilege, no actions reported

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The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget and the sale of an 8-acre tract in the Craven County Industrial Park for $160,000. The board will also consider consent agenda items, including tax releases, a public hearing date for 160D ordinance updates, and budget amendments for recreation and sheriff K-9 donations. Departmental matters include voting equipment acquisition, CARES Act funding for transit and social services, solid waste budget amendments, a subdivision approval, water department budget, sheriff payouts and up-fitting, and a property sale to ASI, Inc.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2021-2022 budget
• Public hearing on sale of 8-acre tract in Craven County Industrial Park for $160,000
• Approval of ES&S voting system purchase with $93,050 HAVA funds
• CARTS additional $78,030 in 5311 CARES Act funding (total $1,156,650)
• Solid Waste budget amendment of $39,000 for convenience site hauling and $19,000 for purchase of 241 Belltown Road

The Board held a public hearing on the proposed FY2021-2022 budget, which includes a 1.06-cent tax increase to fund school resource officers at every school. The Board also approved the sale of an 8-acre tract in the Craven County Industrial Park to ASI, Inc. for $160,000, and approved several budget amendments and appointments. The final budget ordinance was not adopted at this meeting; a work session was scheduled for June 9.

• Approved sale of 8-acre industrial park tract to ASI, Inc. for $160,000 (7-0)
• Approved adoption and acquisition of new ES&S voting system (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign updated 5311 CARES Act funding agreement totaling $1,156,650 (7-0)
• Approved $39,000 budget amendment for Convenience Site Hauling (7-0)
• Approved $19,000 budget amendment and closing on purchase of 241 Belltown Road (7-0)
• Approved The Mill Phase 2 at Heritage Farms final subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved $60,370.19 budget amendment for Sheriff retirement/resignation payouts (7-0)
• Approved $4,000 budget amendment for MRAP up-fitting (6-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a budget work session, reviewing the FY21-22 budget and discussing various items. They unanimously approved creating a new Assistant to the County Manager position at Grade 70, Step 1 with benefits. The Board also reached consensus to appropriate $25,000 to the Hwy. 70 Corridor and to not continue membership with the Hwy. 17 Association.

• Approved creating Assistant to the County Manager position at Grade 70, Step 1 with benefits (7-0)
• Consensus to appropriate $25,000 to Hwy. 70 Corridor
• Consensus to not continue membership with Hwy. 17 Association, appropriated $0
• Approved entering closed session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved returning to open session (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session, reaching consensus on several allocations. They agreed to give ACT $25,000 in special appropriations and create a BRAC Committee with $100,000. They also approved funding for a fuel facility engineering study and initiated design for a new CARTS facility. The board recessed to continue the budget work session on May 21.

• Consensus to allocate $25,000 to ACT (BRAC) in Special Appropriations
• Consensus to create a BRAC Committee with $100,000 allocation
• Consensus to fund $50,000 for engineering of a County Fuel Facility
• Consensus to authorize design process with Oakley Collier Architects for new CARTS facility
• Approved rescue squad allotments: New Bern $385,000, Ft. Barnwell $385,000, Bridgeton $325,000, Vanceboro $350,000, Cove City $385,000, Township #7 $325,000
• Moved $52,500 from Court Facilities budget to Courthouse Renovations Capital Reserve Project
• Havelock Rescue Squad discussion deferred to Closed Session

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to consider consent agenda items, receive departmental reports, and hear the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget. They will also consider setting public hearings for CARTS fixed route changes and a property sale for Project Excalibur, and discuss a NavalX Tech Bridge opportunity.

• Approve $325 budget amendment for Sheriff's K-9 donations
• Authorize contracts with Modivcare and One Call for Medicaid managed care transportation
• Set public hearing for July 6, 2021 on CARTS fixed route changes
• Set public hearing for June 7, 2021 on sale of 8 acres in Craven County Industrial Park for $160,000
• Approve purchase of remaining Generation Baptist Church property adjacent to airport

The Board approved the FY 2021-2022 budget of $120,828,123, setting the ad valorem tax rate at 56.00 cents per $100 of valuation, up from 54.94 cents. The board also approved consent agenda items, funding allocations for aging services, contracts for Medicaid transportation, and set public hearings for transit changes and a property sale.

• Approved FY 2021-2022 budget of $120,828,123 with tax rate increase to 56.00 cents (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tax releases/refunds, Sheriff's K-9 donation, and proclamations (7-0)
• Approved $71,592 in aging services funding allocations (7-0)
• Authorized County Manager to sign Medicaid transportation contract with Modivcare (unanimous)
• Authorized County Manager to sign Medicaid transportation contract with One Call (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for July 6, 2021 on CARTS fixed route changes (unanimous)
• Authorized CTS software agreement for route management (unanimous)
• Approved airport property purchase from Generation Baptist Church (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a budget work session, reaching consensus on fire district tax rates and appropriating funds to several organizations. They approved $25,000 for Coastal Women's Shelter, $15,000 for Merci Clinic, $30,000 for RCS, and $12,500 for the Boys and Girls Club. A motion to add Cove City to Special Appropriations for $10,000 was defeated. The meeting recessed until May 19, 2021.

• Approved $25,000 for Coastal Women's Shelter (motion by Liner, seconded by Mitchell)
• Approved $15,000 for Merci Clinic (4-3 vote)
• Approved $30,000 for RCS (5-2 vote)
• Approved $12,500 for Boys and Girls Club (after split vote, Mitchell adjusted recommendation)
• Defeated motion to add Cove City to Special Appropriations for $10,000 (3-4 vote)
• Reached consensus on fire district tax rates, including reductions for Vanceboro, TRI Community, West of New Bern, Township #9, and Sandy Point
• Tabled Township #5 fire district tax rate discussion until further discussion
• Recessed meeting until May 19, 2021 at 8:30 am

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review FY 2021-2022 budget presentations from the Board of Education and Craven Community College. The session also includes votes on budget amendments for the Sheriff's Office regarding bulletproof vests and pension funds.

• Budget amendment of $8,768.00 for Sheriff's Office bulletproof vest reimbursement
• Budget amendment of $7,079.00 for Sheriff's Supplemental Pension fund
• Proposed sale of real property at 243 B James St., Vanceboro for $3,500.00
• Final approval of conveyance for 211 Loyd Ave., Grifton for $2,500.00
• Final approval of conveyance for Boone Rd. parcel for $6,000.00

The Craven County Board of Commissioners heard budget presentations from the Board of Education and Craven Community College, approving their funding requests for FY 2021-2022. The board also approved two sheriff's office budget amendments for pension costs and bulletproof vests, and made several appointments to county boards. No action was taken in closed session.

• Approved consent agenda including tax releases/refunds (7-0)
• Approved $7,079 budget amendment for Sheriff's pension (7-0)
• Approved $8,768 budget amendment for bulletproof vests (7-0)
• Appointed Candace Pereira to EMS Board
• Reappointed Ira Whitford and appointed Jordan Sawyer to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
• Reappointed John Brazelton and Theron McCabe to Board of Adjustments
• Reappointed 4 and appointed 1 to Local Emergency Planning Committee
• Approved 3 property conveyances and 1 offer subject to upset bids

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider budget amendments for stormwater system repairs at the Judicial Center and a Social Services budget revision. The agenda also includes discussions on animal control ordinance amendments and the write-off of uncollectable water receivables.

• $32,690 budget amendment to contract Pro-Lawn & Landscaping and Cayton Plumbing for stormwater repairs
• $1,871 budget revision for Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG)
• Write-off of $19,325.96 in water refund receivables from 2016
• Approval of property conveyance at $1,000 for tract at 221 S. Front St.
• Animal Control Ordinance Amendment discussion

The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved a budget amendment of $32,690 to repair stormwater systems at the Judicial Center, adopted an animal control ordinance amendment restricting animal impoundment to the county shelter (5-2), and approved several other items including the JCPC budget, HCCBG budget revisions, water refund write-offs, and a property conveyance. The board also heard presentations on the James City Transportation Trade Academy and the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council budget.

• Approved consent agenda including April 5 minutes, tax releases/refunds, and Military Child proclamation (7-0)
• Approved JCPC FY21-22 budget allocations totaling $320,335 (7-0)
• Approved HCCBG budget revision amendment of $1,871 (7-0)
• Approved $32,690 budget amendment for Judicial Center stormwater repairs (7-0)
• Approved write-off of water refund receivables totaling $19,325.96 (unanimous)
• Adopted Animal Control Ordinance Amendment (5-2, nays: Bucher, Jones)
• Approved conveyance of property at 221 S. Front St. to John Harvey, LLC for $1,000 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners voted 5-2 to adopt a resolution requesting the NC General Assembly make Craven County Board of Education elections partisan and by district, starting in 2022. The Board also approved a $284,327 budget amendment for COVID-19 vaccination efforts, selected Young Williams to administer child support enforcement, and deferred a vote on the animal control ordinance amendment to April 19, 2021.

• Adopted resolution supporting partisan Board of Education elections (5-2, Nays: McCabe, Smith)
• Deferred vote on Animal Control Ordinance Amendment to April 19, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved $284,327 budget amendment for COVID-19 vaccination (7-0)
• Selected Young Williams to administer Child Support Enforcement program (7-0)
• Approved $138,000 low bid to Gilbert Everett Builder, Inc. for CDBG-NR home rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to apply for State Revolving Loan Fund for water telemetry upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tax releases/refunds and Sheriff donation (7-0)
• Approved multiple property sales and upset bid processes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hear updates from NCDOT on major road projects, discuss a proposed Military Influence Overlay District to protect MCAS Cherry Point, and consider changes to the animal control ordinance. The board will also discuss tax revaluation, solid waste issues, litter, EMS, and a resolution supporting partisan school board elections. A bid withdrawal hearing for courthouse mortar restoration is scheduled for 1:45 p.m.

• NCDOT updates on US 70 projects: $203M James City upgrade, $167M Havelock Bypass, $168.5M US 70 upgrades
• Discussion of Military Influence Overlay District to mitigate encroachment on MCAS Cherry Point
• Animal Control Ordinance discussion, including penalties and impoundment procedures
• Tax revaluation discussion with Tax Administrator and Chief Appraiser
• Resolution in support of partisan Board of Education elections

The Board unanimously approved proceeding with a First Responder Program for District 5 (Harlowe area) to address EMS response time issues, instead of establishing a separate EMS district. The Board also voted 6-1 to delay the county property revaluation to January 1, 2023, to allow more time for software installation and data conversion. Additionally, the Board set a public hearing for April 5 on amending the Animal Control Ordinance and approved a resolution to hold a public hearing on making the Board of Education elections partisan.

• Approved proceeding with a First Responder Program for District 5 (unanimous).
• Approved moving the property revaluation to January 1, 2023 (6-1, Liner nay).
• Set a public hearing for April 5 on the Animal Control Ordinance amendment (unanimous).
• Set a public hearing for April 5 on the resolution supporting partisan Board of Education elections (7-0).
• Approved releasing Primus Structures from their bid on the courthouse mortar restoration project (5-2, Liner and Mark nays).
• Kept existing policy prohibiting tandem axle trailers at convenience centers (5-2, Mitchell and Jones nays).
• Directed County Attorney and staff to further investigate litter enforcement options (consensus).
• Directed Chairman Jones to contact Rep. Kidwell to oppose House Bill 221 (consensus).

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will consider a $442,439 budget amendment for foster care funds due to a rise in children in custody, approve a subdivision, and hear a proposal to buy land for a fire department. The agenda also includes routine consent items, appointments, and a closed session.

• Budget amendment of $442,439 for Foster Care IV-B and IV-E
• Proposal to purchase 3.7 acres adjacent to Harlowe Volunteer Fire Department for $73,500
• Final subdivision approval for Donald Leonard Stewart (3 lots on 6 acres off Russell Rd.)
• Resolution to sell remnant tract at 221 S. Front St. for $1,000 with upset bid process
• Sheriff's Office budget amendment of $400 for K-9 donation

The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved a $442,439 budget amendment for foster care funds due to increased need, and approved a subdivision with 3 lots on 6 acres off Russell Rd. The board also authorized the upset bid process for the sale of a small remnant tract near the Convention Center for $1,000, and made several board appointments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $442,439 foster care budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved Donald Leonard Steward final subdivision, 3 lots on 6 acres (unanimous)
• Authorized upset bid process for sale of remnant tract at 221 S. Front St. for $1,000 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tax releases, K-9 donation, and 811 proclamation (7-0)
• Appointed Julie Thompson to Craven County Clean Sweep (acclamation)
• Appointed Jenny Cook to Community Child Protection Team (acclamation)
• Reappointed Dr. Ronald May to Health Board (acclamation)
• Reappointed multiple Fireman's Relief Fund Board trustees (acclamation)

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts and budget amendments, including a five-year exclusive Pepsi agreement for the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, property purchases for solid waste, and a HAVA grant for election equipment. The board will also approve the annual audit contract and other routine items.

• Approve 5-year exclusive Pepsi contract with Minges Bottling Group for convention center, including $1,000 annual sponsorship and $19,000 media tag
• Approve $40,000 budget amendment and purchase of 240 Bailey Lane, Vanceboro for solid waste
• Approve $15,000 purchase contract for 241 Belltown Road and $13,700 budget amendment for engineering services
• Approve $93,050 budget amendment for 2020 HAVA grant to replace voting equipment
• Approve $24,900 from fire district reserve for No. 9 Township Fire & Rescue generator grant

The Board approved a five-year contract with Minges Bottling Group to make the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center an exclusive Pepsi facility, in exchange for marketing and product support. The Board also approved purchases of two properties for Solid Waste, a HAVA grant for election equipment, a fire department reserve fund request, the FY2021 audit contract, and several appointments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved a five-year exclusive Pepsi contract with Minges Bottling Group for the Convention Center.
• Approved closing on 240 Bailey Lane, Vanceboro, with a $40,000 budget amendment.
• Approved a purchase contract for 241 Belltown Road for $15,000, plus a $13,700 budget amendment and an engineering services exemption.
• Approved a $93,050 budget amendment for the 2020 HAVA grant to update election equipment.
• Approved a $24,900 budget amendment from the No. 9 Township Fire & Rescue reserve fund for a generator grant match.
• Approved the FY2021 annual audit contract with Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co., P.A. for $72,600.
• Reappointed Danny Walsh to the Highway 70 Corridor Committee and Debbie Kirkman to the Clean Sweep Committee.
• Approved the conveyance of a tax-foreclosed property on Sand Hill Rd., Dover, to JK Investment Holdings, LLC for $1,750.

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to consider consent agenda items, receive reports on the 2020 annual audit and Medicaid transformation, and act on departmental matters. Key actions include approving COVID-19 funding for the health department, an airport property acquisition, a sheriff's vehicle lease and payout amendments, and awarding a construction contract for the industrial park. The board will also consider appointments and county attorney reports on property sales.

• Budget amendments for COVID funding: $46,617 for vaccination planning and $96,609 for communicable disease response
• Airport property acquisition adjacent to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, reimbursable under FAA grant
• Sheriff's office vehicle lease for $1/year from Reserve Deputy Ebbie Howard
• Budget amendment of $62,867 for retirement/resignation payouts for Sheriff's office personnel
• Award construction contract for water/sewer expansion at Craven County Industrial Park to Jymco Construction (lowest bidder)

The Board approved multiple budget amendments for COVID-19 response, including $46,617 for vaccination planning and $96,609 for communicable disease response. They authorized the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport to purchase adjacent property, approved a $1/year vehicle lease for the Sheriff's Office, and adopted a resolution to add Nice Drive to the state road system. The Board also awarded a construction contract for the Industrial Park to Jymco Construction and accepted initial offers for two tax-foreclosed properties.

• Approved $46,617 budget amendment for COVID-19 vaccination planning (6-0)
• Approved $96,609 budget amendment for COVID-19 response (6-0)
• Authorized airport property purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $1/year vehicle lease for Sheriff's Office (5-1)
• Approved $54,399 budget amendment for retirement/resignation payouts (6-0)
• Adopted resolution to add Nice Drive to state road system (unanimous)
• Awarded construction contract to Jymco Construction (unanimous)
• Accepted initial offers for two tax-foreclosed properties (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will consider a budget amendment to cover a $203,500 shortfall in utility budgets for DSS, Health, and Parks and Recreation, caused by City of New Bern billing errors dating to August 2019. The board will also receive a report on unpaid 2020 taxes and authorize advertising tax liens, and consider appointments to various boards. A property sale offer for $1,750 on Sand Hill Rd. will be considered, with a resolution to start the upset bid process.

• Budget amendment of $203,500 for utility shortfall due to City of New Bern billing errors
• Report of unpaid 2020 taxes and authorization to advertise liens in The Sun Journal on April 12, 2021
• Offer to purchase real property at Sand Hill Rd., Dover for $1,750 (parcel 3-058-071)
• Appointments to boards including Fire Tax Commissioners and Fireman's Relief Fund Board of Trustees
• Consent agenda includes minutes and tax releases/refunds

The Board approved a $203,500 budget amendment to cover unbilled electricity charges from City of New Bern utility billing errors, to be paid monthly over 12 months. They also authorized advertising tax liens for unpaid 2020 taxes, approved several appointments, and authorized $10,000 for the Craven-Pamlico Re-Entry Program.

• Approved $203,500 budget amendment for utility billing errors (7-0)
• Authorized tax lien advertisement in The Sun Journal (7-0)
• Approved $10,000 for Craven-Pamlico Re-Entry Program (7-0)
• Appointed Anita Douglas and Lorraine Gardner to Craven Aging Planning Board
• Reappointed Allen Gaskins, Chris Wetherington, Dallas Brown as Fire Tax Commissioners
• Reappointed Theron McCabe and Carl Jarman to Fireman's Relief Fund Board
• Adopted resolution to advertise upset bids for Sand Hill Rd. property

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to consider a consent agenda and several departmental matters. Actions include approving tax releases and refunds, budget amendments for the Health Department and Social Services, and extensions to solid waste franchise and hauling agreements. The board will also consider a resolution to exempt engineering services for the New Bern Library and make various board appointments.

• Approve 58 tax releases totaling $11,074.68 and 4 refunds totaling $253.61
• Approve $1,221 budget amendment for DSS Energy Neighbor (CP&L) program
• Approve $71,074 budget amendment for NCCHCA funding for i2i Platform Analytics
• Approve $105,681 budget amendment to increase Hospice funding
• Consider 2-year extension of Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with Waste Industries dba GFL, Inc. until June 30, 2024

The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved several budget amendments and contract extensions. Key actions included a $105,681 increase in hospice funding, a $71,074 grant for health department diabetes software, and a $56,538 reduction in the aging services block grant. The board also extended solid waste franchise and hauling agreements with Waste Industries dba GFL, Inc., and approved a resolution exempting engineering services for the New Bern Library foundation from competitive bidding.

• Approved $105,681 hospice budget amendment (6-0)
• Approved $71,074 health department diabetes software grant (6-0)
• Approved $56,538 reduction in HCCBG aging services budget (6-0)
• Approved 2-year extension of Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with GFL (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year extension of Convenience Site Hauling Agreement with GFL (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution of Exemption for New Bern Library foundation engineering services (unanimous)
• Reappointed Shane Turney and Timothy Mason to Fire Tax Commission (acclamation)
• Reappointed Keith Morris and Michael Paul to EMS Advisory Council (acclamation)

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will consider approving two contracts totaling $3,333,520 for shoreline and stream bank erosion repair under the USDA-NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Program, funded by federal and state disaster funds. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including tax releases, donation-funded budget amendments, and minutes, plus appointments to boards and committees.

• Award contracts to Trader Construction ($1,810,280) and Asimpa, LLC ($1,523,240) for erosion repair at 41 Neuse River sites and 1 inland site
• Approve purchase contract assignment for 240 Bailey Lane, Vanceboro for $39,000
• Approve $7,325 budget amendment for engineering services on Vanceboro property
• Approve $172,991 in Pandemic LIEAP funding plus $25,434 administrative funds
• Approve $450 Sheriff's Office donation budget amendment and $2,600 for memorial benches and tennis rackets