Craven County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to approve consent agenda items, hear presentations from local nonprofits, and consider several departmental matters. Key actions include setting a public hearing for a proposed $240,000 land conveyance to a Florida-based business for a regional hub, accepting a state grant for a new nature park, and approving a sheriff's grant and pharmacy fee changes.

• Public hearing set for Jan. 3, 2023, on conveying 12 acres in Craven County Industrial Park for $240,000 to Project Hub
• Acceptance of PARTF grant for development of a new nature park
• North Carolina Beach & Waterfront Access Grant acceptance
• Sheriff's Governor's Crime Commission grant request
• Health department 340B pharmacy fees proposal

The Board accepted a $500,000 PARTF grant to develop a nature park near Old Airport Road and County Line Road. Other key actions included approving pharmacy dispensing fees and authorizing the sale of three tax-foreclosed properties.

• Accepted $500,000 PARTF grant for new nature park (Unanimous)
• Approved $20,724 budget amendment for Governor’s Crime Commission grant (7-0)
• Approved Hickory Run at River Trace Phase 1 subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved 340B pharmacy dispensing fees effective Dec 1, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Authorized negotiations with Vaughn Melton for industrial park planning (Unanimous)
• Approved upset bid process for 115 Hillmont Road ($7,500 offer) (Unanimous)
• Approved upset bid process for 1000 Neuse Ave ($3,000 offer) (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 sale of 806 Main St to First Missionary Baptist Church, Inc. (Unanimous)

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The Board of Commissioners met for a special session to address the Sheriff's bond requirement. The Board approved the bond and directed it to be registered and delivered to the Clerk of Superior Court.

• Approved Sheriff's bond for $10,000 (6-0)

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The Craven County Board of Commissioners will consider approving the Sudan Temple purchase agreement and associated budget amendment, recognize outgoing commissioners, and administer oaths to new board members. They will also set 2023 meeting dates, make appointments, and address departmental matters including CARTS public hearing and paratransit policy, and setting the sheriff's salary.

• Approve Sudan Temple purchase agreement and budget amendment
• Oath of office for new board members and election of chairman and vice-chairman
• Set 2023 meeting dates, times, and location
• Consider appointments to boards and committees
• Request to set public hearing for CARTS and ADA paratransit policy

The Board of Commissioners approved a $6 million purchase agreement for the Sudan Temple property to secure downtown court parking. The meeting also included the reconstitution of the Board, the election of leadership, and several board appointments.

• Approved $6 million purchase agreement for Sudan Temple property (7-0)
• Appointed Jason Jones as Chair (7-0)
• Appointed Denny Bucher as Vice-Chair (7-0)
• Adopted 2023 meeting dates and times (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including tax refunds and bullet proof vest budget amendment (7-0)
• Set public hearing for January 3, 2023, regarding CARTS grant applications (unanimous)
• Approved updated ADA Complementary Paratransit Policy (unanimous)
• Set Sheriff Chip Hughes' salary at $133,588 (7-0)

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The Board will consider approving a lease agreement with Craven Community College for a parcel and adjoining parcel to be used for first responder training, contingent on the Fireman's Association deeding the property back to the County. The board will also vote on consent agenda items, adopt the 2023 Schedule of Values for property revaluation, approve budget amendments for water assistance and COVID-19 vaccination funding, and consider road additions and animal shelter fee updates.

• Lease agreement with Craven Community College for public safety training center
• Adoption of 2023 Schedule of Values, Standards and Rules for countywide revaluation
• Budget amendment of $136,405 for Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIWHAP)
• Budget amendment of $306,120 for CDC COVID-19 vaccination funding
• Request to add Pecan Grove Court (815') and Pecan Ridge Drive (470') to state-maintained road system

The Board of Commissioners approved a lease agreement with Craven Community College for a public safety training facility. The board also adopted the 2023 tax schedule of values and approved several budget amendments for health and social services.

• Approved lease agreement with Craven Community College for Public Safety Training Center (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Schedule of Values, Standards and Rules (7-0)
• Approved $136,405 budget amendment for Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (7-0)
• Approved request to add Pecan Grove Court and Pecan Ridge Drive to State Maintained Secondary Road System (unanimous)
• Approved updated fees for Craven County Animal Shelter (unanimous)
• Approved $306,120 budget amendment for CDC Covid-19 Vaccination Funding (7-0)
• Appointed George Liner to Havelock Library Board (acclamation)
• Reappointed Rodney Russell (Fire Tax Commissioners), Bill Taylor (Recreational Advisory Council), Lavick Williams (Regional Aging Advisory Committee), and Dr. Adrienne Earle (Health Board) (acclamation)

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The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2023 Schedule of Values, Standards and Rules for property taxation. The board will also consider several budget amendments, including grants for the Sheriff's Office and a Hurricane Dorian debris project, and hear presentations from the Community Child Protection Team and ABC Board.

• Public hearing on 2023 Schedule of Values
• Approve $89,342 budget amendment for Hurricane Dorian Stream Debris Project
• Approve $73,892 COVID-19 Support Grant for Sheriff's Office
• Approve $204,630 budget amendment for COSSAP opioid/substance abuse grant
• Approve $295,889 budget amendment for airport real estate purchase

The Board approved several budget amendments for state and federal grants and authorized the sale of a tax-foreclosed property. The Board also held a public hearing on the 2023 Schedule of Values and received presentations from the ABC Board and Community Child Protection Team.

• Approved Consent Agenda including tax releases/refunds and health/recreation budget amendments (7-0)
• Approved $89,342 budget amendment for Hurricane Dorian Stream Debris Project (7-0)
• Approved $73,892 budget amendment for COVID-19 Support for County Confinement Facilities Grant (7-0)
• Approved $204,630 budget amendment for COSSAP Grant (7-0)
• Approved $295,889 budget amendment for airport real estate purchase (7-0)
• Approved $88,325 budget amendment for City of Havelock recreation facility cost share (7-0)
• Approved sale of Tax Parcel 8-012-216 to Rise Up New Bern, LLC for $2,022 (unanimous)
• Deferred appointments for City of New Bern Board of Adjustment and Voluntary Ag District 1

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The Craven County Board of Commissioners will vote on several budget amendments, including $800,000 for public school building repairs and renovations funded by the NC Education Lottery. They will also consider new hospice billing rates, a temporary tattoo artist permit fee, and a $60,000 amendment for increased water treatment chemical costs. The board will receive a presentation on the 2023 tax revaluation schedules and set a public hearing for November 7, 2022. Other items include grant approvals for the Sheriff's Office and Emergency Services, and a request to sole-source water meter replacement equipment.

• Approve $800,000 budget amendment for school repairs (internet cabling, ADA lift, child care conversion, painting, safety updates)
• Set public hearing for Nov 7 on 2023 tax revaluation schedules of values
• Approve new hospice billing rates (e.g., $212/day routine care) effective Oct 1, 2022
• Approve $100 temporary tattoo artist permit fee
• Approve $60,000 budget amendment for water treatment chemical cost increases

The Board approved an $800,000 budget amendment to receive and expend lottery proceeds for public school building repairs and renovations, including safety upgrades, internet cabling, and ADA improvements. Commissioners also approved a $25,000 state grant for sheriff's deputy overtime, a $60,000 budget amendment for increased water treatment chemical costs, and a $15,319 grant for emergency services equipment. The Board set a public hearing for November 7 on the 2023 tax revaluation schedule and authorized the sale of a jointly owned property at 2706 McKinley Ave. through the upset bid process.

• Approved $800,000 budget amendment for Public School Building Repair & Renovation Fund projects (6-0 roll call).
• Approved $25,000 NC Governor's Highway Safety Program grant for sheriff's deputy compensatory time (6-0 roll call).
• Approved $60,000 budget amendment for increased water treatment chemical costs and sampling volume (6-0 roll call).
• Approved $15,319 Emergency Management Performance Grant-ARPA grant match for marine thermal camera and cold weather suits (6-0 roll call).
• Set public hearing for November 7, 2022 at 6 pm on 2023 Tax Revaluation Schedule of Values, Standards and Rules (unanimous).
• Approved sole sourcing of Sensus products through Ferguson for water meter change out project (5-0 roll call, Chairman recused).
• Adopted resolution accepting offer to purchase 2706 McKinley Ave. and authorizing upset bid process (unanimous).
• Approved transfer of 10 jointly owned properties to City of New Bern for redevelopment commission (unanimous).

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The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the NC Department of Transportation's Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) for the county. The board will also hear a D.A.R.E. program presentation, approve consent agenda items including tax releases and a bench donation, make appointments, and consider several property conveyances from tax foreclosures.

• Public hearing and adoption of NC DOT Comprehensive Transportation Plan
• Tax releases and refunds including adjustments for parcels 8-029-1-061, 7-006-111, and business accounts
• Budget amendment of $1,685 for a memorial bench at Creekside Park
• Approval of property conveyances: 803 Pavie Ave ($2,000), 2107 Pearson St ($3,750), 210 Duffy St ($4,500), 801 Chattawka Ln ($14,000), 2410 Georgia Ave ($8,000)
• Initial offer to purchase 806 Main St, New Bern for $2,000

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the NC DOT Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) for Craven County, a 25-30 year planning document. They also approved the consent agenda, including tax releases and refunds totaling $23,746.73, and a $1,685 budget amendment for a memorial bench at Creekside Park. Six tax-foreclosed properties were conveyed to buyers, and an initial offer to purchase another property was accepted subject to upset bids. Several board and committee appointments were made.

• Adopted NC DOT Comprehensive Transportation Plan for Craven County (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tax releases/refunds ($23,746.73) and bench donation budget amendment (7-0)
• Conveyed 803 Pavie Avenue, New Bern to Susan Barber for $2,000 (unanimous)
• Conveyed 2107 Pearson Street, New Bern to Davis McKinley Properties, LLC for $3,750 (unanimous)
• Conveyed 210 Duffy Street, New Bern to Norn Chan for $4,500 (unanimous)
• Conveyed 801 Chattawka Lane, New Bern to Black Bear Real Estate, LLC for $14,000 (unanimous)
• Conveyed 2410 Georgia Avenue, New Bern to Jimmy McGowan for $8,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted initial offer to purchase 806 Main Street, New Bern for $2,000, authorizing upset bid process (unanimous)

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The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with a consent agenda and several departmental matters. Key items include a presentation on the county's Comprehensive Transportation Plan, approval of budget amendments for social services, CARTS transit, health, and planning, and a contract award for legal services. The board will also consider a final subdivision approval and a courthouse rebuild update.

• Approve consent agenda including tax releases and refunds, and budget amendments for Chafee funds ($9,500), Ford Explorers ($6,697), and Sheriff donation ($200)
• Receive NCDOT presentation on Craven County Comprehensive Transportation Plan
• Approve Social Services budget amendments: LIHWAP ($24,071), Adoption Promotion ($99,544), Senior Program ($23,857)
• Approve CARTS items: advertising policy, capital withdrawal, ARP capital purchases ($103,690), ROAP grant ($205,893), SMAP application ($130,920)
• Approve Health budget amendments: ARPA funding ($65,500), fund balance ($204,282)

The Board of Commissioners rescinded a July 29 vote to move forward with a $533,254 boardroom renovation project and instead approved $50,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund to repair windows and renovate the County Manager's receptionist area. The board also approved a $5.6 million project ordinance amendment for the Courthouse Rebuild Project, including $5 million in state grant funds for ADA accessibility and flood protection improvements. Additionally, the board accepted a $500,000 Building Reuse Grant for Project Blue Fin (White River Marine) to support a $34 million investment and over 500 jobs, and approved multiple budget amendments for social services, health, transportation, and planning departments.

• Rescinded July 29 vote on boardroom renovation; approved $50,000 for window repairs and receptionist area work (6-0)
• Approved $5,607,000 Courthouse Rebuild Project ordinance amendment for ADA access and flood protection (6-0)
• Accepted $500,000 Building Reuse Grant for Project Blue Fin / White River Marine (6-0)
• Approved $103,690 budget amendment for CARTS American Rescue Plan capital purchases (6-0)
• Approved $45,000 Living Shoreline Study grant agreement with NC DEQ (6-0)
• Approved final subdivision for The Mill Phase Three at Heritage Farms (21 lots) (unanimous)
• Approved $24,071 budget amendment for Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program admin funds (6-0)
• Approved $65,500 ARPA funding budget amendment for Health Department Nurse Practitioner salary (6-0)

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The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to consider a consent agenda and several departmental matters. Key items include an ambulance lease agreement with Vanceboro Rescue Squad, multiple Sheriff's Office budget amendments and grant awards, a stream debris removal grant, and a subdivision approval. The board will also vote on new health department fees and a budget amendment for COVID-19 detection activities.

• Ambulance lease agreement with Vanceboro Rescue Squad, Inc.
• Sheriff's budget amendment for 2022 Dodge Chargers ($22,950)
• NCDPS grant award of $84,269.66 for Sheriff's Office
• StRAP grant of $388,939 for Swift Creek debris removal
• New Health Department fees for vaccines, labs, and temporary display spas

The Board approved a $388,939 contract with the NC Department of Environmental and Natural Resources for the Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program (StRAP) to remove debris from Swift Creek. They also approved numerous budget amendments, including $84,270 for a Sheriff's grant, $503,113 for health department COVID-19 detection activities, and $784,513 in ARPA funding carryover. Several appointments to boards and committees were made, and a lease renewal for the Veterans Services Office was approved.

• Approved $388,939 StRAP contract for Swift Creek debris removal (7-0)
• Approved $84,270 NCDPS grant for Sheriff's Office (7-0)
• Approved $503,113 budget amendment for health department COVID-19 detection (7-0)
• Approved $784,513 ARPA funding carryover for health department (7-0)
• Approved lease renewal for Veterans Services Office at 2402 M L King Jr. Blvd (7-0)
• Approved $22,950 budget amendment for 2022 Dodge Charger price increase (7-0)
• Approved ambulance lease agreement with Vanceboro Rescue Squad (unanimous)
• Approved initial offer to purchase property at 612 Second Avenue, New Bern, subject to upset bids

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The Craven County Board of Commissioners is set to approve a $5,164,144 budget amendment and contract award for the Water Telemetry Project, as well as a $1,003,167 budget carryover for the County Fuel Station project. The meeting also includes approvals for the 2021 tax settlement, various departmental budget rollovers, and the acceptance of a donated vehicle. Additionally, the Board will vote on several board appointments and reappointments.

• Award of $2,972,975.60 contract to Turner Murphy Company, Inc. for water telemetry and electrical upgrades
• Approval of $1,003,167.00 budget amendment to carry over funds for the Fuel Site Project
• Approval of $48,000.00 budget amendment and contract with CJS Conveyance, LLC for water hydrologic modeling
• Acceptance of a 2012 Chevy Traverse donated by the ABC Board to the Sheriff's Office
• Approval of 2021 Tax Collection Settlement and authorization to charge the Tax Collector for the 2022 levy

The Board approved a $5,164,144 budget amendment and authorized the County Manager to execute an agreement with Turner Murphy Company, Inc. for the electrical and telemetry upgrade portion of the Water System Telemetry/SCADA project. The Board also accepted the 2021 tax collection settlement, approved multiple budget amendments for carryover funds, and made several board and committee appointments.

• Approved $5,164,144 budget amendment for SCADA/Telemetry project and authorized contract with Turner Murphy Company, Inc. (7-0)
• Accepted 2021 tax collection settlement with 98.82% collection rate (7-0)
• Approved $1,003,167 budget amendment to carry over funds for County Fuel Station project (7-0)
• Approved $102,807 budget amendment to carry over funds for three Ford F-250s (7-0)
• Approved $48,000 budget amendment and resolution exempting water hydrologic model project from RFQ process; authorized contract with CJS Conveyance, LLC (7-0)
• Approved $25,379 Jail FY22 rollover budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved $23,042 Sheriff FY22 rollover budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved acceptance of donated 2012 Chevy Traverse for Sheriff's Office fleet

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The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved a $2,827,023 budget amendment for one-time premium pay bonuses to essential workers, funded by American Rescue Plan and CARES funds. The board also approved a $10 million Social Services building expansion project, a $35,484 boardroom renovation, and several personnel policy changes including expanded merit pay and incentive pay for School Resource Officers.

• Approved $2,827,023 budget amendment for essential worker premium pay (7-0)
• Approved $873,133 budget amendment and project ordinance for Social Services expansion (7-0)
• Approved $35,484 allocation for boardroom renovation from Capital Reserve (4-3)
• Approved $40,000 for convention center rebranding from Occupancy Tax funds (6-1)
• Adopted new convention center logo with waves (5-2)
• Approved merit pay policy expansion from 28% to 56% of employees with $260,196 in budget amendments (7-0)
• Approved $82,000 budget amendment to include School Resource Officers in incentive pay policy (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 budget amendment for education and certification incentive pay (7-0)

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The Craven County Board of Commissioners will consider several budget amendments and contract renewals, including a $13 million FAA grant for the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport terminal expansion and a $2.56 million grant for parking lot and road paving. They will also discuss a special appropriation request for the Vanceboro Christian Help Center and renew agreements with the Dix Crisis Center and debris removal contractors.

• FAA grant of $13,009,935 for terminal expansion and $2,562,397 for parking lot/road paving
• Budget amendments for ACT ($25,000), NC Southeast Partnership ($10,000), C1A ($50,360), Realize U252 ($10,000), Highway 70 ($25,000)
• Debris removal and monitoring contract renewals with Phillips & Jordan, Crowder-Gulf, and Tetra Tech
• Backhoe purchase for Highway 101 Convenience Center ($72,000)
• Splash pad grant application for Creekside Park ($500,000 AFP grant)

The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved a $13,009,935 FAA grant for the first year of the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport terminal expansion and rehabilitation project, along with a $2,562,397 CARES grant for parking lot and roadway paving. The board also approved multiple budget amendments, including $72,000 for a backhoe, $96,000 for tennis court resurfacing, and $93,460 for IT equipment. Several special appropriations to local organizations were approved, and the board authorized the upset bid process for two tax-foreclosed properties.

• Approved $13,009,935 FAA grant for airport terminal expansion (unanimous)
• Approved $2,562,397 FAA CARES grant for airport parking lot and road paving (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 appropriation to Vanceboro Christian Help Center (7-0)
• Approved one-year MOU with Dix Crisis Center (unanimous)
• Approved $72,000 budget amendment for backhoe purchase (7-0)
• Approved $96,000 budget amendment for tennis court resurfacing (7-0)
• Approved $500,000 splash pad grant application for Creekside Park (6-1)
• Approved $93,460 IT budget amendment for network and phone equipment (7-0)

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The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the Subdivision Ordinance, including a new Family Subdivision provision, and consider approving a final subdivision (Stately Pines Village). They will also vote on budget amendments for ARPA funding for Social Services, grants for the Sheriff's Office and Emergency Services, and several property conveyances.

• Public hearing on Family Subdivision review provision
• Approve Stately Pines Village subdivision (9 lots, 5.43 acres, off Robertson Ln.)
• ARPA funding for Social Services: $92,029.00
• ICAC grant for Sheriff's Office: $48,578.00
• NCDOI fire department grant match: $325,544.00

The Craven County Board of Commissioners adopted a Family Subdivision Review Provision, approved the Stately Pines Village subdivision (5-1), and accepted multiple grants including an ICAC grant, a DPS mobile shower trailer grant, and NCDOI fire department grants. The board also approved several budget amendments, including $92,029 for Social Services ARPA funding and $325,544 for fire department grant matches.

• Adopted Family Subdivision Review Provision (unanimous)
• Approved Stately Pines Village subdivision, 9 lots on 5.43 acres (5-1)
• Approved $92,029 budget amendment for Social Services ARPA funding (6-0)
• Approved $48,578 budget amendment for ICAC grant (6-0)
• Approved $103,121 budget amendment for DPS mobile shower trailer grant (6-0)
• Approved NCDOI fire department grants and matches totaling $325,544 (6-0)
• Approved conveyance of 2502 New Bern Ave for $5,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized upset bid process for properties at 2410 Georgia Ave and 801 Chattawka Ln (unanimous)

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The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two economic development projects, adopt the FY 2022-2023 budget ordinance, and consider a $4.87 million fiber optic construction contract for the water telemetry project. The board will also vote on several budget amendments, including $775,000 for health and workers comp claims, and approve annual water debt write-offs. Consent agenda items include tax releases, donations, and a lease renewal for the Senior Center outdoor area.

• Public hearing and sale of 9-acre tract in Craven County Industrial Park to Project Marlin for $180,000
• Public hearing and authorization to apply for $500,000 Building Reuse Grant for White River Marine (Project Blue Fin)
• Adoption of FY 2022-2023 Budget Ordinance
• Award of fiber optic construction contract to TRC Construction, Inc. for $2,375,442.26 (total project $4,874,378)
• Budget amendment of $775,000 for health and workers comp benefit claims

The board adopted the FY 2022-2023 budget ordinance of $132,397,183 with a tax rate of $0.56 per $100 valuation, same as last year. They also approved the sale of a 9-acre industrial park lot to JonO, LLC for $180,000, authorized a $500,000 Building Reuse Grant application for White River Marine, and awarded a $2,375,442 fiber optic construction contract to TRC Construction for Phase 1 of the Water Telemetry Project. Several budget amendments were approved, including a $4,376,600 transfer to the Capital Reserve.

• Adopted FY 2022-2023 budget ordinance of $132,397,183 (7-0)
• Approved sale of Lot 19-4 (9 acres) to JonO, LLC for $180,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized application for $500,000 Building Reuse Grant for White River Marine (unanimous)
• Awarded $2,375,442 fiber optic construction contract to TRC Construction for Phase 1 of Water Telemetry Project (7-0)
• Approved $4,376,600 transfer to Capital Reserve (7-0)
• Approved $775,000 budget amendment for health and workers comp claims (7-0)
• Approved $1,325,000 budget amendment for sales tax transfers to debt service (7-0)
• Approved $25,000 budget amendment for County Garage repairs (7-0)

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The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget and vote on several budget amendments. Key decisions include approving a $450,000 jail medical budget increase and a $254,000 Register of Deeds amendment. The Board will also approve resolutions to sell county-owned properties and request public hearings for two economic development projects.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2022-2023 budget
• Request for public hearing on Project Marlin: conveyance of 9-acre tract in Craven County Industrial Park for $180,000
• Request for public hearing on Project Blue Fin: $500,000 building reuse grant for White River Marine in New Bern
• Approval of $450,000 budget amendment for Jail Medical costs
• Approval of $254,000 budget amendment for Register of Deeds

The Board held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget, which is balanced with no tax increase and no use of fund balance. No citizens signed up to speak. The Board approved the consent agenda, including tax releases and refunds, public hearing requests for Project Marlin and Project Blue Fin, and a parking lot lease renewal. Several budget amendments were approved for jail medical and inmate welfare costs, Register of Deeds, occupancy tax, and rescue squads. The Board also approved property conveyances and an offer to purchase subject to upset bids.

• Approved FY 2022-2023 budget with no tax increase (public hearing closed, no comment)
• Approved consent agenda including tax releases/refunds, public hearing requests for Project Marlin and Project Blue Fin, parking lot lease renewal (7-0)
• Approved $450,000 jail medical budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved $90,000 jail inmate welfare budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved $254,000 Register of Deeds budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved $175,000 occupancy tax budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved $154,000 rescue squads budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved conveyance of tax parcel 5-009-031 to Geoffrey Ollison and Tonya Foster for $1,200 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a budget work session and reviewed line-item changes to the proposed FY23 budget, which now totals $132,313,721. They approved a new DSS Adult Home Specialist position and delegated authority to staff for ARP policy adjustments. The board also expressed consensus on premium pay for employees and agreed to receive salary study information in August.

• Approved DSS Adult Home Specialist position (7-0)
• Delegated authority to County Manager, Assistant County Manager, and Finance Director for ARP policy amendments (unanimous)
• Consensus to include premium pay ($3,500 full-time, $500 part-time) in budget announcement
• Consensus to speed up salary study information to August

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session, approving several items including a $10 million DSS facility expansion (6-1) and a $40,000 increase for schools' current expenses (4-3). They also approved special appropriations, a $300,000 EMS capital reserve addition, and a convention center name study. The meeting included a closed session with no report.

• Approved $10M DSS expansion with $250K design (6-1)
• Approved $40K for Schools' Current Expense and $44K Capital Outlay (4-3)
• Approved $300K for EMS Capital Reserve (7-0)
• Approved $8,000 for Animal Services food provisions (7-0)
• Approved convention center name change study (5-0)
• Approved special appropriations: Coastal Women's Shelter $25K, Disaster Recovery Coalition $10K, NC Baptist Men $10K, Merci Clinic $15K, RCS $35K, Boys and Girls Club $15K
• Consensus to reduce Rhems/West New Bern fire tax rate to .03500
• Tabled New Bern Library expansion discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session for FY2022-23, reviewing departmental budgets and making several funding decisions. They approved a 2% cost-of-living adjustment, increased community outreach funding, and brought four employees up to minimum pay grade, while denying chamber membership fees and pulling allocations for Hwy. 70 and ACT due to conflicts of interest. Fire district tax rates were set, and several items were tabled for further discussion on Friday.

• Approved 2% COLA for employees ($760,000/year)
• Approved $6,000 for Community Outreach (6-0)
• Approved $14,196.44 to bring four employees to Grade 54 (6-0)
• Denied $85 Havelock Chamber and $240 New Bern Chamber membership fees (2-4)
• Removed telephone line item from budget (unanimous)
• Pulled $25,000 allocations to Hwy. 70 and ACT due to conflicts of interest
• Set fire district tax rates: maintained most, lowered Township #6 to .04500
• Tabled discussion on Sheriff pay enhancements and rescue squad reserve fund

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will consider awarding a $966,692.11 contract for the Lawson Creek Booster Pump Station project, along with a $1,063,693 budget amendment. The board will also review the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget, approve several budget amendments, and act on various departmental items including new health fees, a subdivision approval, and an oyster shell recycling agreement.

• Award Lawson Creek Booster Pump Station project to James L. Cayton Utilities, Inc. for $966,692.11
• Approve FY 2022-2023 proposed budget presentation (information only)
• Approve $125,000 budget amendment for foster care IVE funding
• Approve $18,309 budget amendment for Sheriff's JAG grant award
• Approve subdivision Reedy Creek PH 6 (19 lots off Goose Creek Rd.)

The Board awarded the Lawson Creek Booster Pump Station project to James L. Cayton Utilities, Inc. for $966,692.11 and approved a $1,063,693 budget amendment. Commissioners also approved multiple budget amendments, including $125,000 for foster care, $220,000 for the Representative Payee Fund, and $260,000 for school fines/forfeitures. The FY 2022-2023 recommended budget of $132,139,807 was presented, with a public hearing set for June 6, 2022.

• Awarded Lawson Creek Booster Pump Station project to James L. Cayton Utilities, Inc. for $966,692.11 (7-0)
• Approved $1,063,693 budget amendment for Lawson Creek Booster Pump Station project (7-0)
• Approved $125,000 budget amendment for Foster Care IVE funding (7-0)
• Approved $220,000 budget amendment for Representative Payee Special Funds (7-0)
• Approved $260,000 budget amendment for Fines/Forfeitures to schools (7-0)
• Approved $9,900 for purchase of three paint machines for athletic fields (7-0)
• Approved $18,309 budget amendment for Sheriff's JAG grant (7-0)
• Set public hearing on FY 2022-2023 budget for June 6, 2022 at 7:00 pm

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The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a $600,000 economic development grant to White River Marine Group (Project Blue Fin) and consider approving a $1.87 million project ordinance and budget amendment for a new CARTS administration and parking facility. The board will also receive budget presentations from Craven Community College and the Board of Education, and vote on a subdivision, consent agenda items, appointments, and several property conveyances.

• Public hearing on $600,000 grant to White River Marine Group for expansion creating 500 jobs
• Approve $1,870,000 CARTS building project, awarding bid to Waters Contracting
• Receive FY 2022-2023 budget requests from Craven Community College and Board of Education
• Approve Bay Colony Holdings subdivision (3 lots, 13.352 acres) on Temples Point Road
• Approve tax releases/refunds and budget amendments for Garage ($5,000) and CARTS ($750)

The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved a $1.87 million project ordinance and budget amendment for a new CARTS administration and parking facility, awarding the construction bid to Waters Contracting. They also authorized staff to enter into a $600,000 jobs performance grant agreement with White River Marine Group (Project Blue Fin) for facility expansion and job creation. The board approved a consent agenda, a subdivision, and several property conveyances, and heard budget presentations from Craven Community College and Craven County Schools.

• Approved $1.87M CARTS building project ordinance and budget amendment, awarded bid to Waters Contracting (6-0)
• Authorized $600,000 grant agreement with White River Marine Group for Project Blue Fin (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including tax releases, garage and CARES Act budget amendments (6-0)
• Approved Bay Colony Holdings subdivision on Temples Point Road (unanimous)
• Approved conveyance of 1106 Broad Street to Kurtis Stewart for $5,400 (unanimous)
• Approved conveyance of 2602 New Bern Avenue to Antonio Chapman for $2,500 (unanimous)
• Approved conveyance of 506 Darst Avenue to Mary J. Peterkin for $2,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized upset bid process for 2505 New Bern Avenue and Parcel 5-009-031 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider approving the sale of a 2.5-acre tract in the Craven County Industrial Park for $50,000 to a locally owned company expected to grow from 6 to over 25 employees. The board will also vote on several consent agenda items, including setting a public hearing for Project Blue Fin, a $34 million investment by White River Marine, and approving broadband provider MOUs. Other actions include budget amendments for dental services, social services energy programs, and the annual audit contract.

• Public hearing and sale of Lot 19-4 in Craven County Industrial Park for $50,000
• Set public hearing for Project Blue Fin: $34M investment, 500 jobs, $600K grant
• Approve MOUs with three broadband providers (Optimum, Brightspeed, Spectrum) for GREAT grants
• Approve $50,000 budget amendment for Health Department dental services
• Approve $72,600 audit contract with Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co.

The Board approved the sale of Lot 19-4 in the Craven County Industrial Park to Capolavoro Properties, LLC (Crystal Coast Machine) for $50,000, following a public hearing. The Board also approved a $750,000 CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization grant program, a $50,000 dental budget amendment, and a $6,353 social services budget amendment. The revised Rules of Procedures were adopted with an implementation date of July 1, 2022.

• Approved sale of Lot 19-4 to Crystal Coast Machine for $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization grant program resolutions and policies (6-1)
• Approved $50,000 dental budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved $6,353 social services budget amendment for Share the Warmth/Share the Light (7-0)
• Approved JCPC funding allocations of $320,335 (7-0)
• Approved Craven Aging Planning Board budget revision (7-0)
• Approved audit contract with Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. for $72,600 (7-0)
• Adopted revised Rules of Procedures effective July 1, 2022 (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to approve consent agenda items, including a public hearing request for the sale of a 2.5-acre tract in the Craven County Industrial Park for $50,000 to a local company, and a $10,000 budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office calendar. The board will also make appointments to various boards and receive reports from the county attorney and manager.

• Public hearing request for sale of 2.5-acre tract in Craven County Industrial Park for $50,000 (Project Coast)
• Budget amendment of $10,000 for Sheriff's Office 2023 calendar
• Proclamation designating April 2022 as Month of the Military Child
• Tax releases and refunds approval
• Appointments to boards including Fireman's Relief Fund Board, Board of Adjustments, and others

The Craven County Board of Commissioners met on April 4, 2022, and approved the consent agenda, which included the March 21 minutes, tax releases and refunds, a proclamation for the Month of the Military Child, and a request for a public hearing on a land conveyance for economic development. They also approved a $10,000 budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office and made several board appointments. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these routine items.

• Approved consent agenda including tax releases/refunds ($2,366.42 credits, $62.10 refunds) (6-0)
• Approved proclamation designating April 2022 as Month of the Military Child (6-0)
• Approved request for public hearing on conveying 2.5 acres in Craven County Industrial Park for $50,000 (6-0)
• Approved $10,000 budget amendment for Sheriff's Office calendar check (6-0)
• Appointed Marlow Jones to Fireman's Relief Fund Board of Trustees (acclamation)
• Reappointed Bud Stilley, Mark Gatlin, Lee K Allen III to Board of Adjustments (acclamation)
• Reappointed Trisha Webb to Community Child Protection Team (acclamation)
• Tabled reappointment of Jimmy Dillahunt to Board of Equalization and Review

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners held a special session to discuss broadband access and approved submitting letters of support for three grant proposals. The board voted 5-0 to support Suddenlink/Altice with a $250,000 match, CenturyLink Option 1 with a $500,000 match, and Charter/Spectrum with a $150,000 match. The proposals aim to expand internet service to unserved areas, particularly in rural parts of the county.

• Approved letters of support for Suddenlink/Altice broadband proposal with $250,000 county match (5-0)
• Approved letters of support for CenturyLink Option 1 broadband proposal with $500,000 county match (5-0)
• Approved letters of support for Charter/Spectrum broadband proposal with $150,000 county match (5-0)
• Adjourned special session at 10:57 am (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board is considering a $750,000 CDBG grant for housing rehabilitation and administration. The meeting also includes updates on the Recreation Master Plan and a property conveyance in New Bern.

• $750,000 CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Grant for housing rehabilitation
• Approval of $5,761.23 tax refund for Phillip Dunn Logging Company, Inc.
• Awarding of grant administration contract to Insight Planning and Development, LLC
• Conveyance of 1275 Old Temples Point Rd. for $8,200.00
• Approval of 2022 Recreation Master Plan Update

The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to permanently display the national motto 'In God We Trust' on the Administration Building and inside the commissioners' meeting room. The board also approved the 2022 Recreation Master Plan update, awarded a $750,000 CDBG grant administration contract to Insight Planning and Development, LLC, and approved the sale of a tax-foreclosed property at 1275 Temples Point Rd. for $8,200.

• Approved resolution to display 'In God We Trust' on Administration Building (7-0)
• Approved 2022 Recreation Master Plan update (unanimous)
• Awarded CDBG grant administration contract to Insight Planning and Development, LLC (7-0)
• Approved $750,000 CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization grant budget ordinance and amendment (7-0)
• Approved conveyance of property at 1275 Temples Point Rd. to Charles Ray Banks for $8,200 (unanimous)
• Appointed Brentley Hart to Fire Tax Commission by acclamation
• Approved consent agenda including tax releases/refunds and Sheriff's Office donations (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider an initial offer of $5,400 to purchase real property at 1106 Broad St in New Bern. The agenda also includes a request to release $110,847.22 in taxes for a vessel determined not to be located in Craven County.

• Initial offer of $5,400 for property at 1106 Broad St, New Bern
• Tax release request of $110,847.22 for Nautical Sound Waves, LLC vessel
• Approval of Plantation Harbor Phase 3A subdivision (19 lots on 14.81 acres)
• Budget amendment of $1,322.00 for WIC office chairs
• Appointment of Daniel T. Hill, Jr. as Fire Tax Commissioner

The board approved the final subdivision plan for Plantation Harbor Phase 3A, creating 19 lots on 14.81 acres, with a 6-0 vote. It also approved a consent agenda including tax releases, a WIC budget amendment, and proclamations, and authorized the sale of a jointly owned property at 1106 Broad Street subject to upset bids. A resolution supporting Williams Road relocation and airport runway extension was adopted, and a letter of appreciation for Air Force veteran Kevin Hines was approved.

• Approved Plantation Harbor Phase 3A final subdivision, 19 lots (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including tax releases ($112,510.51 credits, $362.85 refunds) and WIC budget amendment (6-0)
• Adopted resolution accepting offer to purchase 1106 Broad Street, authorizing upset bid process (6-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Williams Road relocation and airport runway extension (6-0)
• Approved drafting letter of appreciation for Air Force veteran Kevin Hines (6-0)
• Tabled Fire Tax Commissioner appointment until next meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review initial offers to purchase three real properties in New Bern through the upset bid process. The agenda also includes requests for budget amendments regarding CARES Act funding, social services, and legal fee reimbursements.

• Initial offer to purchase 506 Darst Ave., New Bern for $2,000.00
• Initial offer to purchase 260 and 2602 New Bern Ave., New Bern for $2,500.00
• Initial offer to purchase 1275 Temples Point Rd. for $8,200.00
• Budget amendment of $4,864 for CARES Act funded hand sanitizer stations
• Budget amendment of $11,138 for the Share the Warmth program

The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved a $1,800 excise tax refund to Steve Bell for James and Sharon Graham, and adopted resolutions to initiate upset bid processes for three tax-foreclosed properties. They also approved budget amendments for the Share the Warmth program and Cove City Fire Department legal fees, and made several board appointments.

• Approved $1,800 excise tax refund to Steve Bell for James/Sharon Graham (7-0)
• Approved $11,138 budget amendment for Share the Warmth program (6-1)
• Approved $11,375 budget amendment for Cove City Fire Department legal fees (7-0)
• Adopted resolution to sell 506 Darst Ave. property subject to upset bids (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to sell 2602 New Bern Ave. property subject to upset bids (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to sell 1275 Temples Point Rd. property subject to upset bids (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeffrey Medlin to C1A Board by acclamation
• Appointed Pam Hawkins to Farmers Market Board by acclamation

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a budget update, a jail diversion recovery services contract with Hope Recovery Homes, a subdivision ordinance family exemption, the Harlowe Community Center, iPads, a vaccine mandate resolution, by-laws review, and appointments. The attached contract with Hope Recovery Homes, Inc. is for up to $76,650 annually ($6,388 per month) for substance abuse recovery home services, with billing at $35 per day per bed for up to 6 beds. This is a discussion session; no final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Contract with Hope Recovery Homes, Inc. for jail diversion recovery services, up to $76,650 annually
• Subdivision ordinance discussion on family exemption
• Harlowe Community Center discussion
• Vaccine mandate resolution discussion
• Appointment discussions for ABC Board and Libraries

The Board approved a four-month contract with Hope Mission Recovery for six jail beds at $30,000, adopted a resolution opposing COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and pledged $200,000 toward an airport grant application. They also approved new flooring for the Harlowe Community Center, purchased 15 iPads, and set budget work session dates.

• Approved a four-month contract with Hope Mission Recovery for six jail beds and a $30,000 budget amendment (7-0).
• Adopted a resolution in support of individual freedom over personal COVID-19 vaccination status, as amended (5-2).
• Pledged $200,000 toward the Small Community Air Service Development Program grant application (7-0).
• Approved a $17,721 budget amendment for new flooring at the Harlowe Community Center (7-0).
• Authorized the purchase of 15 iPads and accessories for $24,600 (6-1).
• Approved FY22-23 budget work sessions in May and June and a public hearing on June 6.
• Appointed Chip Chagnon as Chairman of the ABC Board through June 30, 2022.
• Appointed Commissioner E.T. Mitchell to the Craven Pamlico Regional Library Board.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several major infrastructure and service items, including a large budget amendment for a county-operated fueling station. Other items include construction contracts for a pharmacy, vehicle lease renewals for the Sheriff's Office, and road improvements for Sandy Ridge Mobile Home Park.

• Budget amendment of $1,229,240.00 for a new 24,000-gallon capacity fueling center on Clarks Road
• Construction contract award of $286,688.00 to Waters Contracting Company for 340 B Pharmacy
• Budget amendment of $92,576.00 for access road improvements at Sandy Ridge Mobile Home Park
• Renewal of a three-year vehicle lease with Ebbie Howard for the Sheriff's Office
• Approval of $10,000 annual share for the EMS Medical Director agreement

The Board of Commissioners approved a $1,229,240 budget amendment for a county-operated fuel center near the Judicial Center on Clarks Road, and accepted a $286,688 construction bid from Waters Contracting for the 340B Pharmacy at the Health Department. The board also approved a $92,576 budget amendment for court-ordered access road improvements at Sandy Ridge Mobile Home Park (6-1), renewed a vehicle lease with Ebbie Howard, and authorized advertising 2021 tax liens in The Sun Journal on April 11, 2022.

• Approved $1,229,240 budget amendment for fuel center project (7-0)
• Accepted $286,688 bid from Waters Contracting for 340B Pharmacy construction (7-0)
• Approved $92,576 budget amendment for Sandy Ridge Mobile Home Park road improvements (6-1)
• Authorized advertising 2021 unpaid tax liens in The Sun Journal on April 11, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved vehicle lease renewal with Ebbie Howard for $1/year (unanimous)
• Approved EMS Medical Director Agreement with $10,000 annual county share (unanimous)
• Approved conveyance of property at 1256 Old Brick Road for $2,200 (unanimous)
• Approved conveyance of property at 1250 Old Brick Road for $1,800 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved the allocation of its $19,839,303 American Rescue Plan Act funds, including $10 million for lost revenue, $161,000 for a jail body scanner, $2,178,303 for premium pay, and $7.5 million for a water telemetry project. The board also adopted the Grant Project Fund 242 ordinance and budget amendment. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $10M standard allowance for lost revenue, held in Capital Reserve (7-0)
• Approved $161,000 for jail full body scanner (7-0)
• Approved premium pay program for eligible county employees (6-0)
• Approved $7.5M for Water Telemetry/SCADA Project (6-0)
• Approved Grant Project Fund 242 ordinance and $19,839,303 budget amendment (6-0)
• Adopted practice of creating inactive list for boards/committees with vacancies (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the sale of Lot 19-7 in the Craven County Industrial Park and consider several budget amendments, including $803,220 for Low Income Energy Assistance Program funding. They will also vote on authorizing CARTS to apply for American Rescue Plan grants totaling $322,421, a $18,000 psychological screening contract, and a $30,259 COLA for library employees.

• Public hearing on sale of Lot 19-7 in Craven County Industrial Park for $10,000
• Approve $803,220 budget amendment for Low Income Energy Assistance Program
• Authorize CARTS to apply for $68,276 ARP capital and $254,145 ARP operating funds
• Approve $18,000 budget amendment for psychological screening exams for new officers
• Approve $30,259 budget amendment for library employee COLA

The Craven County Board of Commissioners approved a $803,220 budget amendment for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP), combining regular and pandemic/ARPA funding. The board also authorized CARTS to apply for $322,421 in American Rescue Plan capital and operating funds, approved the sale of Lot 19-7 in the Industrial Park for $10,000, and approved several other budget amendments. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved $803,220 budget amendment for LIEAP energy assistance (7-0)
• Authorized CARTS to apply for $68,276 in ARP capital funds (7-0)
• Authorized CARTS to apply for $254,145 in ARP operating funds (7-0)
• Approved sale of Lot 19-7 in Craven County Industrial Park for $10,000 (7-0)
• Approved $18,000 budget amendment for psychological screening exams for new criminal justice officers (7-0)
• Approved $30,259 budget amendment for library employee COLA (7-0)
• Approved $84,700 budget amendment and MOU with City of Havelock for parks and recreation capital project (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including tax releases/refunds and sheriff's budget amendments (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to receive the FY2021 annual audit report and a presentation on the Community Services Block Grant application. They will also consider several action items, including a public hearing for a land sale related to Project Tiger 2, budget amendments for a thermal imaging camera and drones, and approval of CARTS funding and safety plans.

• Set public hearing for sale of 2-acre tract in Craven County Industrial Park for $10,000 (Project Tiger 2)
• Approve $696 budget amendment for Sheriff's thermal imaging camera purchase
• Approve $8,967 budget amendment for Sheriff's drone purchase
• Approve $41,190 budget amendment for LIEAP building modifications
• Authorize Chairman to sign NCDOT agreement for $1,455,685 in 5311 CARES Act funding

The Board approved the FY2021 audit with an unmodified opinion, accepted a donated K-9 truck, approved drone purchases, and authorized CARTS funding. Several budget amendments and appointments were also approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including tax releases/refunds and Sheriff thermal imaging camera purchase (7-0)
• Approved $41,190 LIEAP budget amendment for DSS building modifications (7-0)
• Accepted donated 2020 Ford F-150 for Sheriff's K-9 Bureau (unanimous)
• Approved $8,967 budget amendment for drone purchases (7-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign NCDOT agreement for $1,455,685 CARTS 5311 CARES Act funding (unanimous)
• Adopted FY20-21 CARTS Safety and Security Plan Annual Review (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (unanimous)
• Reappointed members to various boards by acclamation