Craven County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including tax releases, a sheriff's donation, and a request for a public hearing for Project Emerald, a $2M industrial development at the Craven County Industrial Park. Other matters include accepting a health center funding award, a water asset inventory engineering services contract, and budget amendments. The board will also make appointments to boards and committees.

• Public hearing request for Project Emerald, a $2M+ industrial development at 120 Corporate Lane with a $300,000 county grant over five years
• Acceptance of FQHC funding award for health services
• Water asset inventory and capital improvement plan engineering services contract
• Personnel resolution amendment for technology, device, and network policy
• Tax releases and refunds including a $3,685.99 release for a personal property account

The Board approved a $104,250 budget amendment for repairing and renovating the air conditioning system in the Band Room at West Craven High School, funded by the NC Lottery Repair and Renovation Fund. They also accepted a $32,566 FQHC funding award for health department quality improvement services, approved a $21,000 budget amendment for increased Eastern Carolina Council membership fees, and awarded a water system asset inventory and capital improvement plan contract to CJS Conveyance. Additionally, the Board approved a personnel resolution amendment updating the Technology, Device, and Network Policy to comply with new state law prohibiting pornography on government networks, and authorized the County Manager to execute a lease agreement with the City of New Bern for the former Firemen's Museum for Senior Center renovations.

• Approved $104,250 budget amendment for West Craven High School band room AC renovation (6-0)
• Accepted $32,566 FQHC funding award for health department quality improvement (6-0)
• Approved $21,000 budget amendment for Eastern Carolina Council membership fee increase (6-0)
• Awarded water system asset inventory and CIP engineering contract to CJS Conveyance (6-0)
• Approved Technology, Device, and Network Policy amendment prohibiting pornography on county networks (6-0)
• Approved lease agreement with City of New Bern for former Firemen's Museum for Senior Center renovations (unanimous)
• Approved $191,000 budget amendment to pay City of New Bern fuel invoice (6-0)
• Appointed Brent Manning to Vanceboro/Craven County Library Board; reappointed Jack Veit, Tyler Harris, Albert Lester, Jackie Anderson, Dale Dawson; appointed Lt. Robert Holton to JCPC

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed no-wake zone along Brices Creek near Merchants Fueling Station and Boat Ramp. They will also receive an ABC Board presentation, approve consent agenda items including three $5,000 budget amendments for park improvements, elect a Chair and Vice-Chair as part of board reorganization, and set 2025 meeting dates. The board will consider adopting the no-wake zone resolution after the hearing.

• Public hearing on proposed no-wake zone on Brices Creek near Merchants Fueling Station and Boat Ramp
• ABC Board update and check presentation for Craven County
• Budget amendment $5,000 from Craven County Community Foundation for playground repairs at Creekside Park
• Budget amendment $5,000 from Twin Rivers Little League Softball donation for new batting cage at Creekside Park
• Budget amendment $5,000 from International Paper Foundation for benches/picnic tables at pickleball courts at West Craven Park

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will decide whether to accept the opportunity to purchase two properties at 902 and 907 North B Street in Bridgeton, with a combined appraised value of $570,000. The board will also consider new health department fees, additional funding for the Tyler ERP project, a recruitment and retention bonus for county employees, and supplemental funding for the Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) 2.0 program.

• Decision on purchasing 902 and 907 North B Street, Bridgeton (waterfront parcel appraised at $500,000, non-waterfront at $70,000)
• Health Department new fees and existing fee modifications
• Budget amendment for additional funding for Tyler Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) project
• Request for personnel resolution amendment for recruitment and retention bonus
• Supplemental funding for Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) 2.0 program

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a request for a public hearing regarding a no-wake zone. The meeting includes several proposed budget amendments for the Sheriff's Office, opioid response mapping, and fire department grant matches.

• Request for public hearing on a no-wake zone
• Budget amendment of $12,500 for Sheriff's Office donation checks
• Budget amendment for Regional Opioid Asset Mapping proposal
• Budget amendment for Department of Insurance fire department grant matches
• Tax releases and refunds approval

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on a budget amendment to fund Hurricane Helene response, consider approving repair and renovation projects for the school system, and discuss several departmental budget amendments including health, opioid response, and facilities. The consent agenda includes tax refunds, a sheriff donation, and a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans.

• Approve funds related to Hurricane Helene – budget amendment
• Craven County Board of Education request for approval of repair and renovation projects
• Health Department: creation of new positions and updates to Animal Shelter operations
• Opioid Epidemic Response – Hope Mission budget amendment
• Tax releases totaling $33,906.99 and $1,000 donation from International Paper to Sheriff

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on conveying a 12.7-acre tract in the Craven County Industrial Park for $317,500 under Project Plaid to stimulate economic development. They will also vote on consent agenda items including tax refunds, budget amendments, and a proclamation, plus consider authorization for CARTS to apply for state maintenance assistance and a project ordinance for Tucker Creek Middle School expansion.

• Public hearing on conveying 12.7 acres for Project Plaid at $317,500 total ($25,000/acre)
• Consent agenda includes tax refunds: $13,790.24 to HS New Bern LLC and $5,270.27/$3,865.28 to TedJet LLC
• Budget amendment of $2,018 for Emergency Services radio equipment (MCC7500E consoles)
• Approval of short-term leases for Mumfest and 2024 Downtown New Bern Air Show
• Authorization to apply for FY2024-2025 State Maintenance Assistance Program (SMAP) for CARTS

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several budget amendments and departmental requests. A key item includes a request for a public hearing to sell a 12.7-acre tract in the Craven County Industrial Park for $317,700.

• Proposed sale of 12.7-acre tract in Craven County Industrial Park for $317,700
• Budget amendment of $12,000 for 2024 General Election ballot reprinting
• Interlocal trash sticker franchise agreement with the Town of Bridgeton
• Budget amendment for a dilapidated mobile home park in Bridgeton, NC
• Construction contract award for Emergency Watershed Protection Program

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on a proposed Commercial Outdoor Shooting Range Ordinance and on FY2025-2026 NCDOT grant applications for public transit. The consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, tax releases/refunds, and several budget amendments. Departmental matters include a vote on the shooting range ordinance, approval to apply for transit grants, funding for fire department vehicles, and acceptance of airport improvement grants.

• Public hearing on Commercial Outdoor Shooting Range Ordinance
• Public hearing on FY2025-2026 NCDOT Community Transportation Program and Combined Capital Grant applications
• Consent agenda includes budget amendments: $50 sheriff donation, $1,425 for emergency operations plan update, $3,038 roll forward for vehicle repair
• Request to approve purchase of new truck for Vanceboro Fire Department and funding for new service truck for Little Swift Creek Volunteer Fire Department
• Federal FY24 Airport Improvement Program grant awards

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will consider a capital request from Craven County Schools for replacing the boiler at Havelock High School. They will also vote on a consent agenda including tax releases, budget amendments for sheriff donations and state health funding, a public hearing for CARTS transit grants, and several proclamations. Other items include updates on the CAMA land use plan, a subdivision approval, and an extension for the Blue Fin building reuse project.

• Havelock High School boiler replacement capital request from Craven County Schools
• Tax releases and refunds totaling $6,592.46 for Church Pillar Church of Jacksonville
• Sheriff donation rollover budget amendment of $3,777 and donation check of $75 for Animal Protective Services
• Health Department receives $7,885 in state funding for COVID-19 cleaning supplies and PPE
• CARTS requests public hearing for FY2025-2026 5311 transit grants

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with a consent agenda and departmental matters. Key items include a discussion on providing a School Resource Officer (SRO) for Riverside Leadership Academy Charter School, budget amendments for the Sheriff's COSSAP grant and industrial park improvements, and approval of subdivisions. The board will also consider special appropriations for several community organizations and budget rollovers for county building projects.

• SRO discussion for Riverside Leadership Academy Charter School
• Budget amendment for Craven County Industrial Park improvements via state grant
• Budget rollovers for New Bern Library, Animal Shelter, and Havelock Health Clinic expansion
• Special appropriations for Allies for Cherry Points Tomorrow (ACT), Hope Mission, and others
• Subdivision approvals: Durgantown Village (final) and Hickory Run at River Trace Phase II (final)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding revisions to the Water System Ordinance and a new Commercial Gun Range Ordinance. The meeting also includes discussions on opioid settlement funds and fiber optic contracts.

• Public hearing for Water System Ordinance revision
• Public hearing for Commercial Gun Range Ordinance
• Budget amendment for Hope Mission (Opioid Fund)
• Resolution regarding Opioid Settlement Funds expenditure
• Discussion of Fiber Optic Contract

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider adopting a $155,339,124 budget ordinance for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda also includes a presentation on US Highway 70 improvements in James City and several departmental budget amendments.

• Adoption of the FY 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule
• Presentation on US Highway 70 Improvements in James City
• Budget amendments for Social Services foster care funds
• Budget amendment for Solid Waste convenience centers
• Revisions to the County Water System Ordinance

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget. The meeting also includes several departmental budget amendments and requests to modify health department fees.

• Public hearing for the FY 2024-2025 proposed budget
• Budget amendments for hospice, water, and IT services
• Modification of health department fees for behavioral health and vaccines
• Approval of Craven Aging Planning Board HCCBG budget recommendation

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hear the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget from County Manager Jack Veit, along with departmental matters including new and modified health fees, a lead-based paint and radon inspection contract, and budget amendments. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as tax releases and refunds, and budget amendments for social services and water.

• FY 2024-2025 proposed budget presentation
• Health fees: modifications effective Jan 1 and Mar 1, 2024, and new fees effective Mar 1, 2024
• Lead-based paint and radon inspection services for 2023 Essential Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool
• Budget amendments: $14,535 for Senior and Sunshine Programs, $14,100 for water insurance
• Recreation and Parks: utility billing error back billing budget amendment

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a state-mandated local stormwater ordinance and program, then consider adopting it. The board will also hear budget presentations from Craven Community College, the Board of Education, and the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, and vote on a needs-based capital funding agreement with Craven County Schools. Consent agenda items include tax releases and refunds, a $14,900 budget amendment for Recreation & Parks, and a $30 donation to the Sheriff's Office.

• Public hearing and potential adoption of the Local Stormwater Ordinance and Program
• Budget presentations from Craven Community College, Board of Education, and Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
• Approval of needs-based capital funding agreement with Craven County Schools
• $14,900 budget amendment for picnic tables at Congleton Shelter and diesel tank removal at Creekside Park
• $30 donation budget amendment for Sheriff's Office

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will receive presentations on the New Bern pier project and the 2023 annual report from the Child Fatality Prevention Team, which reviewed 8 child deaths and identified gaps in foster care and mental health services. The board will also discuss opioid epidemic response options, including a presentation from Integrated Care of Greater Hickory. Consent agenda items include tax releases/refunds, a $5,000 budget amendment for a summer intern in Environmental Health, and three proclamations.

• New Bern pier project presentation by City Manager Foster Hughes
• 2023 Child Fatality Prevention Team annual report: 1,343 abuse/neglect reports, 74 substance-affected infants
• Opioid epidemic response discussion with Integrated Care of Greater Hickory
• Consent agenda: tax releases/refunds, $5,000 Environmental Health intern budget amendment
• Proclamations: Telecommunicators Week, Resilient & Thriving Communities Week, Line Worker Appreciation Day

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to consider an ordinance amendment allowing Sunday alcohol sales, along with several budget amendments and a contractor selection for a shoreline project. The agenda includes consent items such as tax releases, a budget amendment for the health department foundation, and a military child proclamation. Public comment periods are scheduled for agenda and general topics.

• Ordinance amendment to Section I, Article 10 regarding Sunday alcohol sales
• Budget amendment of $15,000 for Craven County Health Department Foundation
• Water system maintenance and repair budget amendment
• Bridgepointe Living Shoreline contractor selection
• Sheriff's state grant budget amendment

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will receive an annual update from the Coastal Women's Shelter and vote on a consent agenda that includes tax releases, a sheriff's retiree firearm sale, and budget amendments for emergency services and cancer screening. They will also consider budget amendments for the 340B pharmacy program and select contractors for CDBG-NR reconstruction projects.

• Coastal Women's Shelter annual presentation by Chaplain Jim Daub and Executive Director Amanda Delgado
• Consent agenda: tax releases/refunds, retiree firearm sale to Deputy Wes Terry for $1, budget amendment of $664 for VFIS insurance, budget amendment of $4,875 for cancer screening
• Health: 340B pharmacy budget amendment
• Planning: CDBG-NR reconstruction general contractor and asbestos inspection service selection

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to receive the Clean Sweep Super Sweeper Awards, hear citizen comments, and consider consent agenda items including minutes, tax releases/refunds, and a resolution honoring a military service person. Departmental matters include annual approval of the CARTS public transportation safety plan and the fiscal year 2024 audit contract. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of CARTS Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP)
• Approval of annual audit contract for fiscal year 2024
• Consent agenda: minutes, tax releases/refunds, Military Service Person of the Quarter resolution
• Super Sweeper Awards presented to Joe Meadows and Tom Glasgow
• Petitions of citizens for agenda and general topics

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hear updates from Fleet Readiness Center East and Allies for Cherry Point's Tomorrow, receive the 2023 annual audit report, and consider several budget amendments and contract renewals. The audit shows a clean opinion with no material misstatements, though it notes internal control weaknesses at the Convention Center and water refunds. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including tax releases and refunds.

• 2023 annual audit report presented; clean opinion, fund balance $65.1M
• Budget amendment for Craven County-New Bern Library Branch restoration using state funds
• Sheriff's Office K-9 position request
• Solid waste contract renewals: convenience center hauling, curbside collection, recycling
• E911 grant for portable radios

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a $127,000 budget amendment to reallocate lottery proceeds for Craven County Schools' repair and renovation fund. Additionally, staff is proposing a $10,500 budget amendment for a Polimorphic software subscription to track citizen requests.

• $127,000 budget amendment for Craven County Schools repair and renovation reallocations
• $10,500 budget amendment for Polimorphic Master Subscription Agreement
• Proposed reallocation of school funds to include HVAC and Controls ($221,000)
• Budget amendment for Planning street signs
• Budget amendment for Solid Waste

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a resolution to fund a $4,422,194.18 Apple lease for school devices and services, and will act on a consent agenda including tax releases, a recreation grant budget amendment, and sheriff donations. They will also hear departmental requests from Health and Planning, and receive reports from the County Attorney and Manager.

• Resolution to appropriate funds for Apple lease totaling $4,422,194.18 over FY2024-2027 for 8,080 iPads and services
• Consent agenda: tax releases and refunds including $12,228.07 exemption for CarolinaEast Health System
• Budget amendment of $14,175 for Creekside Park erosion control grant
• Budget amendment of $350 for Sheriff's Office donation checks
• Health Department request for increase in animal services expenditures

Board of Commissioners

The Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with items including a presentation on the 4-H National Poultry Judging win, a request for the HOME Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) transportation funding, and various appointments. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes and tax releases/refunds, plus citizen comment periods.

• 4-H presentation: NC team won National Poultry Judging Competition
• HCCBG 5217 DSS Transportation request by Social Services Director
• Consent agenda: December 18, 2023 minutes; tax releases and refunds
• Appointments to boards and committees
• County Attorney's report