Craven County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting - August 3, 2026

The Craven County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on August 3, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board opened a public hearing on the proposed issuance of limited obligation bonds not to exceed $25 million to finance various capital improvement projects. They approved a budget amendment of $115,250 to carry over unspent funds for the Havlock Health Clinic pharmacy expansion project. A significant donation of $655,147 was received for the animal shelter, with discussions on allocating these funds for facility improvements and potential endowment-like uses. The board approved budget rollovers for cybersecurity ($22,620) and veteran services ($17,476) grants to continue ongoing projects. Additionally, the board approved the sale of several county-owned surplus properties acquired through tax foreclosure, with upset bid processes authorized. The meeting also highlighted the launch of an online permitting system and an online payment system for vehicle taxes, reflecting ongoing digital infrastructure improvements. Several appointments and reappointments to advisory boards and councils were made, and the board scheduled a fall work session for further budget and facility discussions.