Craven County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting - April 6, 2026

The Craven County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on April 6, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement highlights included the acceptance of a $360,000 building reuse grant to support Project Enterprise, a $9.5 million capital investment by Chadzsworth Technology aimed at creating 45 full-time jobs. The board also approved a budget amendment for a new electronic medical record system subscription valued at $65,715 over three years for the health department, and a $20,000 grant budget amendment to support veteran services. Additionally, the sheriff's office received approval to use forfeiture funds totaling $21,675 for purchasing ruggedized laptops and radar units. The county attorney presented two real estate transactions for upset bid processes and a resolution to accept a supplemental opioid litigation settlement of $97,625,000. The board also approved a resolution to expand the Metropolitan Planning Organization boundary to include all of Craven County, shifting the lead planning agency to the county and adjusting local match funding accordingly. Public comments addressed disaster recovery concerns and community issues, but no direct procurement actions arose from those. Overall, the meeting focused on capital investments, grant acceptances, budget amendments, and strategic planning initiatives affecting county operations and services.