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

The Craven County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on July 6, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The board approved multiple budget amendments, including a $25,000 allocation for school capital outlay to complete flooring work at a pre-kindergarten modular classroom, a $25,000 grant-funded drone purchase for emergency services, and a budget amendment for a central server system at the Havlock Pharmacy to improve IT infrastructure. Additionally, the board approved a $400,255.94 contract award to River City Construction for fiber optic cable relocation and capacity upgrades related to the I42 road expansion project. Several surplus county-owned properties acquired through tax foreclosure were approved for sale via the upset bid process, with motions passed to proceed with these sales. The board also approved funding for memberships supporting Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and economic development activities. Policy changes regarding on-call pay for IT and maintenance employees were adopted. The meeting included ceremonial recognitions and public comments but no other procurement actions. Overall, the meeting focused on contract approvals, budget amendments, and property sales impacting county infrastructure and services.