Craven County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Commissioners will hear an informational presentation on the Highway 70/I‑42 project. They will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving prior minutes, tax releases, a $5,011 emergency fund for a sheriff radio duplexer, a $5,000 donation for infield clay at Creekside Park, a $6,000 grant for fitness equipment at West Craven Park, a resolution to turn about 420 ft of Trellis Lane over to NCDOT, and a $1 sale of retired firefighters’ service weapons. Additional items include a budget amendment for retiree payouts, an America 250 NC grant amendment, and appointments to boards and committees.

• $5,011 emergency funds to replace the sheriff’s primary VHF radio duplexer
• $5,000 donation for infield clay at Creekside Park youth baseball/softball fields
• $6,000 grant for two outdoor fitness equipment pieces at West Craven Park
• Resolution to add approximately 420 feet of Trellis Lane to the State‑maintained secondary road system
• Sale of retired sergeants’ service sidearms for $1 each under NCGS 20‑187.2

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included emergency funds for the sheriff’s radio, a recreation donation, a grant for fitness equipment, and a request to add a portion of Trellis Lane to the state secondary road system. They also approved a $29,797 budget amendment for a retiree payout and a $30,000 grant‑marketing amendment for the America 250 celebration. The resolution to request state maintenance of Trellis Lane was adopted, and David Warren was reappointed to the Fireman’s Relief Fund Board by acclamation.

• Approved agenda (6-0 roll call)
• Approved consent agenda items—including emergency funds, recreation donation, fitness grant, and Trellis Lane request (6-0 roll call)
• Approved $29,797 budget amendment for retiree payout (6-0 roll call)
• Approved $30,000 America 250 grant marketing amendment (6-0 roll call)
• Adopted resolution requesting state maintenance of a portion of Trellis Lane (no vote recorded)
• Reappointed David Warren to Fireman’s Relief Fund Board by acclamation

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will vote on several budget amendments, including a $420,000 addition for the Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Teams (START) program and a $90,000 amendment for information‑technology locating services. Commissioners will also consider a lease allowing Morgan‑Reid, Inc. to use the former Sudan Shriners parking lot for holiday carriage tours, adopt a resolution honoring Corporal Mya J. Seymour, and set a public hearing for a proposed Recreational Vehicle Park Ordinance. The meeting includes routine consent‑agenda items such as minutes, tax releases, and other departmental reports.

• Approve $420,000 budget amendment for the START program (Social Services).
• Approve $90,000 budget amendment for IT locating services (Information Technology).
• Approve lease for Morgan‑Reid, Inc. to use the Sudan parking lot for holiday carriage tours.
• Adopt RV Park Ordinance draft and schedule a public hearing for Jan 5, 2026.
• Approve tax releases and refunds (credits = $10,959.09) and minutes of prior sessions.

The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. Commissioners elected Denny Bucher as chair and Jason Jones as vice‑chair, and adopted the 2026 meeting schedule. They also approved a $34,818 budget amendment for an emergency services retiree payout, a memorandum of understanding with the City of Havelock for building inspections, and amended CARTS department policies.

• Approved agenda (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (7‑0)
• Elected Denny Bucher as chair (unanimous)
• Elected Jason Jones as vice‑chair (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (7‑0)
• Approved $34,818 budget amendment for retiree payout (7‑0)
• Approved MOU with City of Havelock for building inspection services (7‑0)
• Approved amended CARTS ADA, procurement, and safety‑plan policies (7‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the consent agenda items, including a $1,895 health funding amendment and a $5,000 legal‑fee budget for Sandy Ridge Mobile Home Park. Commissioners adopted a FY26 Pay and Classification Plan with an implementation cost of $947,176. The meeting also discussed the Capital Improvement Plan and the CAMA Land Use Plan, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Consent agenda: approve $1,895 health funding budget amendment
• Consent agenda: approve $5,000 legal fees for Sandy Ridge Mobile Home Park
• Approve FY26 Pay and Classification Plan implementation cost of $947,176
• Discussion of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) FY2027‑FY2036
• Presentation of CAMA Land Use Plan for upcoming public hearing

The Board approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously (7‑0). It adopted a $90,000 IT budget amendment for locating services (7‑0) and set a public hearing for the RV Park Ordinance on Jan. 5, 2026 (unanimous). It also approved a $420,000 amendment for the Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Teams (START) program and an $87,556 amendment for the Home and Community Care Block Grant (7‑0 each).

• Approved agenda as amended (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including tax releases and budget amendments (7-0)
• Approved $90,000 IT budget amendment for USIC locating services (7-0)
• Set public hearing for RV Park Ordinance on Jan. 5, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $420,000 START program budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved $87,556 Home and Community Care Block Grant revised budget (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to adopt the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Land Use Plan. This 20-year framework guides sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and growth. The board will also address departmental matters including emergency services and finance.

• Public hearing and potential adoption of the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Land Use Plan
• Request to add Innovation Way (0.26 miles) to the State Maintained Secondary Road System
• Purchase of a used fire truck for the Cove City Fire Department
• Budget amendment for a transfer to Capital Reserve
• Oath of office for Tim Mason

The commissioners approved a budget amendment moving $874,298 to the Capital Reserve Fund with a 7‑0 vote. They also adopted the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Land Use Plan unanimously and authorized a standing objection to waive court costs and fines unanimously. The board approved the purchase of a used fire truck for up to $140,000 and approved a request to add Innovation Way to the state secondary road system, both with unanimous consent.

• Adopt CAMA Land Use Plan resolution (unanimous)
• Authorize standing objection to waiver/remission of court costs and fines (unanimous)
• Approve purchase of used fire truck, price not to exceed $140,000 (approved)
• Transfer $874,298 from General Fund to Capital Reserve Fund (7‑0)
• Approve addition of Innovation Way (.26 mi) to state secondary road system (7‑0)
• Approve agenda, minutes, tax releases and other consent items (7‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Commissioners voted 6‑0 to adopt the FY26 Pay and Classification Plan with an implementation cost of $947,176. They also unanimously authorized publishing a public hearing notice for the CAMA Land Use Plan on November 3, 2025. A consensus was reached to move forward with Microtransit Option 3 and to explore Option 4. The Board unanimously approved proceeding with the Capital Improvement Plan discussion.

• Approved FY26 Pay and Classification Plan implementation cost $947,176 (6‑0 roll call)
• Authorized publication of public hearing for CAMA Land Use Plan on Nov 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Consensus to advance Microtransit Option 3 and study Option 4
• Approved proceeding with Capital Improvement Plan discussion (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft RV ordinance recommendations for future review

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss funding for the Gethsemane Church Road water main relocation and a lease for the Cove City Library parking and driveway. The meeting includes several budget amendments for Social Services, the Sheriff's Office, and the Health Department.

• Funding for Gethsemane Church Road water main relocation project
• Cove City Library parking/driveway lease and budget amendment
• Budget amendment of $2,720 for Sunshine Center Program donation funds
• Budget amendment of $10,480 to roll forward unspent donations for Senior Services and Sunshine Center
• Approval of non-emergency transport franchise for Careline Medical Transport

The Craven County Board approved funding for the Gethsemanе Church Road water main relocation project. It also unanimously approved a franchise for Careline Medical Transport and authorized applications for FY2025‑26 SMAP ($130,920) and ROAP ($253,246) grants. A resolution honoring Lovay Wallace‑Singleton and a proclamation designating November 6‑11, 2025 as Veterans Service Week were adopted.

• Approved funding for Gethsemanе Church Road water main relocation project (budget amendment)
• Approved franchise for Careline Medical Transport (unanimous)
• Authorized application for FY2025‑26 State Maintenance Assistance Program (SMAP) $130,920 (unanimous)
• Authorized application for FY2025‑26 Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) $253,246 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution honoring Lovay Wallace‑Singleton
• Adopted proclamation recognizing November 6‑11, 2025 as Veterans Service Week
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, tax releases, and donations (6‑0 roll call)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners voted to approve the meeting agenda with a unanimous vote. Later, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the special meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board will review a Federal Aviation Administration grant of $867,508 to fund runway safety area upgrades and taxiway rehabilitation at the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport. It will also hear a second public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant application, consider petitions, and vote on consent agenda items including a $15,000 Convention Center budget amendment, a $4,297.55 tax release for Wesley Covenant Church daycare, and a request to add King Creek Drive and related roads to the state secondary road system. The meeting includes departmental reports and a closed‑session segment.

• FAA Airport Improvement Program grant of $867,508 for runway safety area and taxiway projects
• $15,000 budget amendment for additional contractual employee funding at the Convention Center
• Tax release of $4,297.55 for Wesley Covenant Church (child daycare portion) for Tax Year 2025
• Request to add King Creek Drive and associated courts to the North Carolina state secondary road system
• Second public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG‑NR) application

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included tax credits of $12,747.90, tax releases of $5,318.42, and a $15,000 budget amendment for additional convention‑center employee funding. Commissioners voted unanimously to support a letter of support for a plaque on the Courthouse Governors’ Boulder and to authorize the County to submit a Community Development Block Grant‑Neighborhood Revitalization application. The Board also approved a cardboard‑recycling dumpster for the December Wreaths Across America ceremony.

• Approved agenda (5-0 roll call)
• Approved consent agenda – tax credits $12,747.90, tax releases $5,318.42, $15,000 convention‑center employee funding (5-0 roll call)
• Approved letter of support for Courthouse Governors’ Boulder plaque (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG‑NR application and authorized Chairman to sign documents (unanimous)
• Authorized cardboard recycling dumpster for Wreaths Across America event (consensus)
• Entered and closed public hearing on CDBG‑NR (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a presentation from Hope Mission of Coastal Carolina and consider several administrative approvals. Key decisions include FAA grant funding for the airport and budget amendments for a single-family rehabilitation loan program.

• FAA grant funding approval for the airport
• Budget amendment and project ordinance for the Essential Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool
• Request to add several roads in King Creek Subdivision to the State Maintained Secondary Road System
• Updated fee requests for the Craven County Health Department
• Lease for the 2025 Downtown New Bern Airshow at Union Point Park

The Board unanimously approved the County’s acceptance of a $867,508 Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program grant to fund design, permitting, and environmental work for runway safety area and taxiway rehabilitation projects. The Board also adopted a resolution requesting the North Carolina Department of Transportation to review and assume maintenance of several King Creek Subdivision roads for possible addition to the state‑maintained secondary road system. The agenda and consent agenda items, including the September 2 minutes, tax releases, and leases for the Downtown New Bern Airshow and Mumfest, were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (6‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (6‑0)
• Adopted resolution to request state takeover of King Creek Subdivision roads
• Approved acceptance of $867,508 FAA Airport Improvement Program grant (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding NCDOT grant applications and the Project Home 2.0 OneNC grant. The board will also consider several budget amendments for IT, emergency services, and the Sheriff's office.

• Public hearing for FY2026-2027 NCDOT grant applications
• Public hearing for Project Home 2.0 OneNC grant
• Proposed $950,000 CDBG-NR funding application for neighborhood revitalization
• Budget amendment for Cloud migration of AS/400
• Budget amendment for NC Association of Chiefs of Police grant acceptance

The commissioners approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. Public hearings on CARTS grant applications and the Project Home 2.0 economic development proposal were held and closed without public comment. The board approved CARTS’s applications for FY2026‑2027 transportation grants and approved a $1,000,000 budget amendment and resolution to accept the OneNC grant and county match for Project Home 2.0. A resolution honoring Sgt. Kyle A. Lumabao as Military Service Person of the Quarter was also adopted.

• Approved agenda (6‑0 roll call)
• Entered and closed public hearing on CARTS grant applications (unanimous)
• Entered and closed public hearing on Project Home 2.0 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, tax releases, CDBG‑NR hearing request, and military service resolution (6‑0 roll call)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Sgt. Kyle A. Lumabao as Military Service Person of the Quarter
• Approved CARTS applications for FY2026‑2027 CTP Grant ($468,329) and Combined Capital Grant ($487,710) (6‑0 roll call)
• Approved $1,000,000 budget amendment and resolution to accept OneNC grant and $250,000 county match for Project Home 2.0 (6‑0 roll call)

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board approved its agenda and a consent agenda that included tax refunds, water vehicle funding, and sheriff rollovers. It adopted a $140,755 budget amendment for the StreamFlow Rehabilitation Assistance Program (StRAP) and awarded a not‑to‑exceed $119,641.75 contract to J and J Environmental, LLC for StRAP Round 2. The board also approved a $25,955 extension of ARPA funds for the Home and Community Care Block Grant and confirmed additional funding for water and sheriff operations.

• Approved agenda (5-0 roll call)
• Approved consent agenda, including $10,283.60 tax refunds, water vehicle/GPS/GPR funding, and sheriff rollovers (5-0 roll call)
• Approved $140,755 StRAP Round 2 budget amendment (5-0 roll call)
• Approved contract to J and J Environmental, LLC for StRAP Round 2, not‑to‑exceed $119,641.75 (5-0 roll call)
• Approved $25,955 Home and Community Care Block Grant ARPA funds extension (5-0 roll call)
• Approved $14,209 Sheriff’s Office SRO rollover budget amendment (5-0 roll call)
• Approved $3,908 Sheriff’s Office Detention rollover budget amendment (5-0 roll call)
• Approved $8,585 Water Department additional funding for vehicles, GPS and GPR (5-0 roll call)

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included budget amendments for emergency services and tax rollover funds. They also adopted a proclamation declaring August as Child Support Awareness Month and a resolution honoring retiring District Attorney Scott Thomas, each by a 7-0 vote. The public hearing on Project Enterprise was closed without public comment, and the agenda was approved unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (minutes, tax releases, emergency services rollover budget amendment, tax rollover budget amendment) 7-0
• Adopted proclamation declaring August Child Support Awareness Month 7-0
• Adopted resolution honoring District Attorney Scott Thomas 7-0
• Closed public hearing on Project Enterprise unanimously
• Approved agenda as presented unanimously

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the Memorandum of Agreement with the City of New Bern to use Section 5307 funds for MPO planning, with the motion carried unanimously. The consent agenda, including the July 7 minutes, tax releases and refunds, a cybersecurity grant rollover, a uniform and dress policy amendment, and the 2026 holiday schedule, was approved by a 7‑0 roll‑call vote.

• Approve MPO Memorandum of Agreement (unanimous)
• Approve consent agenda (7-0 roll call)
• Approve July 7, 2025 minutes (included in consent agenda)
• Approve tax releases and refunds ($3,574.56 credits, $89.91 refunds) (included in consent agenda)
• Approve State and Local Cybersecurity Grant 2022 rollover ($3,030) (included in consent agenda)
• Approve Uniforms and Dress Policy amendment (included in consent agenda)
• Approve Craven County 2026 holiday schedule (included in consent agenda)

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved a $274,040 budget amendment for school repair and renovation projects and adopted a resolution to purchase voting equipment costing $201,195. Both measures passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote. Additional approvals included a $25,000 special appropriation for ACT, a $1,900 contract amendment for the Register of Deeds, and a $200 allocation of donation checks for the Sheriff’s Office.

• Approved $274,040 school repair and renovation budget amendment (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 35 DS300 voting tabulators costing $201,195 (6-0)
• Approved $25,000 special appropriation for Allies for Cherry Points Tomorrow (ACT) (6-0)
• Approved $1,900 contract amendment for Register of Deeds Permitium contract (6-0)
• Approved $200 use of donation checks for Sheriff’s Office supplies (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and tax releases (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Commissioners approved the meeting agenda (6‑0) and adopted the FY 2025‑2026 Budget Ordinance and updated fee schedule (6‑0), establishing a balanced general‑fund budget of $160,927,630 with the tax rate unchanged at .4448. Presentations on child‑protection teams and various departmental budget amendments were made, but no other motions were recorded as decided.

• Approve agenda – carried 6‑0 roll call vote
• Adopt FY 2025‑2026 Budget Ordinance and fee schedule – carried 6‑0 roll call vote

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY 2026 budget. The board also agreed to increase rescue‑squad per‑mile fees, to move the Opioid Epidemic Response department to the Health Department, and to amend personnel policies for retiree health insurance and on‑call pay. A consensus was reached to hold ECCOG membership dues in the budget and to keep current water bulk rates unchanged. Items such as the $30,000 Partners In Education match and Coastal Women’s Shelter half‑funding were discussed without a final vote.

• Adopt FY 2026 budget (unanimously carried)
• Approve rescue‑squad per‑mile fee increase (consensus)
• Move Opioid Epidemic Response department to Health Department (consensus)
• Amend retiree health insurance rate policy to reflect 5% increase (consensus)
• Amend on‑call pay policy for water department employees (consensus)
• Hold ECCOG membership dues in budget pending further information (consensus)
• Maintain Cove City water bulk rates unchanged (consensus)
• Discuss $30,000 Partners In Education match and Coastal Women’s Shelter half‑funding (no decision)

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners adopted the Pamlico Sound Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan by unanimous vote. The board also approved the consent agenda—including the May 19 minutes, tax releases and refunds, a tax budget amendment, and a resolution honoring Lance Corporal Johnathan V. Fitzgerald—with a 7‑0 roll‑call vote. The tax releases provided credits of $6,974.44 and refunds of $17.37.

• Adopted Pamlico Sound Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimously carried)
• Approved consent agenda (minutes, tax releases, tax budget amendment, Military Service Person of the Quarter resolution) – 7‑0 vote
• Recognized Lance Corporal Johnathan V. Fitzgerald as Military Service Person of the Quarter (adopted)
• Approved tax releases and refunds: credits $6,974.44; refunds $17.37 (part of consent agenda)
• Approved tax budget amendment totaling $4,603.00 in expenditures (part of consent agenda)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners voted unanimously to raise the residential water base rate by $2 (from $15 to $17) and increase usage charges by $0.50 per 1,000 gallons, with parallel hikes for non‑residential customers. They also approved a $900,000 allocation from the Capital Reserve to purchase land for Harlowe Park and the Hwy 17 Convenience Center. Additional approvals included $5,000 for a Sampson Park restoration, $100,000 for power‑line relocation and fiber installation, and consensus to begin the Polymorphic pilot tracking system.

• Approved $2 residential water rate increase and $0.50/1,000‑gal usage rise; unanimously carried
• Approved $2 non‑residential water base rate increase and $0.50/1,000‑gal usage rise; unanimously carried
• Allocated $900,000 from Capital Reserve for land purchase for Harlowe Park and Hwy 17 Convenience Center; 7‑0 roll‑call vote
• Allocated $5,000 for Sampson Park restoration project; unanimously carried
• Approved $100,000 ( $60,000 + $40,000 ) from Capital Reserve for power‑line relocation and fiber installation; 7‑0 roll‑call vote
• Consensus reached to start the Polymorphic pilot phase for county data tracking

Board of Commissioners

The Board matched a $30,000 Harold H. Bate Foundation grant, giving $10,000 to each of the three county high schools. It increased the Clean Sweep advertising line by $5,000 to $25,000 and approved a new nonprofit discount of 20% for the Colonial Capital Ballroom. The Board discontinued the contract with Integrated Care of Greater Hickory, moving to month‑to‑month payments, and approved funding for the Too Good for Drugs curriculum with a first‑year allocation of $40,000.

• Approved $30,000 grant match for high schools (10k each)
• Increased Clean Sweep line by $5,000 to $25,000 total
• Discontinued ICGH contract, set month‑to‑month payments starting July 1
• Approved funding for Too Good for Drugs curriculum ($40,000 first year)
• Approved five Social Services positions (Income Maintenance Caseworker II, Social Worker Supervisor III, Social Worker II, Social Worker I)
• Increased nonprofit discount for Colonial Capital Ballroom to 20% ($2,600/day)
• Consensus to receive pharmacy services proposal in October
• No fee adjustments requested for inspections; no county dollars appropriated for CARTS

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board adopted a $159,246,363 budget, a 2.5% rise that includes a 3% COLA and a 5% health‑insurance increase. A $5 water‑fee increase was approved by majority consensus. Several capital projects and new full‑time positions were authorized, and travel and membership fees were raised.

• Adopted FY 25‑26 recommended budget of $159,246,363 (2.5% increase)
• Approved $5 water‑fee increase (base fee from $15 to $20) by majority consensus
• Authorized $2.875M for critical infrastructure projects, including $500K AG Extension renovation and $350K Creekside Park bathroom upgrade
• Added nine new full‑time county positions across elections, sheriff, social services, and water fields
• Increased travel/training line item to $17,000 for staff conference attendance
• Raised East Carolina Council of Government membership fee per capita from $0.20 to $0.40, increasing total to $41,873
• Adjusted fire‑department tax rates: maintained most rates, increased Township 3 to 0.07500 and West of New Bern to 0.04000
• Reduced Outside Legal budget by $165,000 after moving contracts to Contractual Services

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the meeting agenda by a 7-0 roll‑call vote. It then approved the consent agenda, also 7-0, which included the minutes from May 5 and May 9, tax releases and refunds, a Recreation & Parks utilities budget amendment of $15,000, and the Sheriff retiree firearm item. No other substantive actions were taken during this session.

• Approved agenda (7-0 roll‑call vote)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0 roll‑call vote)
• Approved Recreation & Parks utilities amendment $15,000 (part of consent agenda)
• Approved tax releases and refunds (credits $3,492.52; refunds $1,178.53) (part of consent agenda)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2025 Regular Session (part of consent agenda)
• Approved minutes of May 9, 2025 Reconvened Session (part of consent agenda)
• Approved Sheriff retiree firearm item (part of consent agenda)

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners reconvened on May 9, 2025 to receive a budget presentation from the County Schools, but no presentation was made. After brief discussion, Commissioner Mitchell moved to adjourn, the motion was seconded by Vice‑Chairman Jones and carried unanimously. No substantive decisions or approvals were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting – motion carried unanimously

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda by a 4‑0 vote. They then adopted a joint resolution with six other counties opposing new tolls and toll increases on North Carolina ferry routes, passing it 5‑0. The consent agenda, including tax releases, refunds, and public hearing requests, was approved 5‑0. A proclamation recognizing May 4‑10, 2025 as Clerks to the Boards of County Commissioners Week was also adopted.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0 roll call)
• Adopted joint resolution opposing new ferry tolls and increases (5-0 roll call)
• Approved consent agenda covering tax releases, refunds, and hearing requests (5-0 roll call)
• Adopted proclamation recognizing Clerks to the Boards of County Commissioners Week

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. They adopted a $305,000 budget amendment for the Water Utility to replace motors and address increased leaks and usage. The Board also approved the final subdivision of Hickory Run River Trace, Phase III, and adopted several proclamations and resolutions, including a grant closeout ordinance and a resolution honoring Baptists on Mission.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved water utility budget amendment $305,000 (7-0)
• Approved Hickory Run River Trace Phase III subdivision (7-0)
• Adopted CDBG-DR-17-R-3011 grant closeout ordinance
• Adopted Resilient & Thriving Communities Week proclamation
• Adopted Baptists on Mission resolution

Board of Commissioners

The Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included tax refunds, health funding amendments, and two sheriff donation checks. They adopted proclamations for Line Worker Appreciation Day (April 18, 2025) and World Autism Day/Autism Awareness Month (April 2, 2025). The board also approved a $38,450 budget amendment for the Child Welfare Case Program. A $100,000 budget amendment for water system maintenance and repair was presented, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome.

• Approved agenda (7‑0 roll call)
• Approved consent agenda (7‑0 roll call) covering minutes, $9,659.87 tax credits, $9,493.13 refunds, health funding amendments, and sheriff donation checks
• Adopted Line Worker Appreciation Day proclamation (April 18, 2025)
• Adopted World Autism Day and Autism Awareness Month proclamation (April 2, 2025)
• Approved $38,450 Child Welfare Case Program budget amendment (7‑0 roll call)
• Presented $100,000 Water system maintenance and repair budget amendment (vote not recorded)
• Approved $100 sheriff donation check for Animal Protective Services (consent agenda)
• Approved $250 sheriff donation check for general supplies (consent agenda)