Pitt County Board of Commissioners Meeting - 07/13/2026

The Pitt County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on July 13, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related topics were discussed. Key procurement actions included the approval of a $2,585,250 contract award to Trader Construction Company for the repair of the Lake Glenwood Dam, following a competitive RFP process. The board also deliberated extensively on funding for local fire departments, with motions considered to allocate $850,000 to Farmville and $100,000 to Bethel for fire station construction and equipment, though the motion failed. Discussions highlighted the need for equitable funding distribution among fire departments and the establishment of a transparent funding mechanism. Additionally, the board reviewed updates on the county’s unified development ordinance project, which aims to consolidate multiple land use regulations into a single document to streamline development processes. Other procurement-related items included approval of budget amendments, selection of voting delegates for upcoming conferences, and reappointments to local boards. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter closed session to discuss economic development matters.