Craven County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting - June 15th, 2026

The Craven County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on June 15, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. Key discussions included approval of multiple budget amendments: $200,000 for inmate healthcare due to jail overcrowding, $275,000 for water system repairs and maintenance, and $679,955 for consolidating the facilities maintenance department at a newly acquired property. The board also approved a $147,000 budget adjustment for the Register of Deeds to cover increased workload and state payments, and a $24,000 amendment to fund a grant writer position through the fiscal year. Economic development funding of $33,000 was approved to improve the Craven County Industrial Park, supporting lot development and property acquisition. Additionally, the board authorized the county to act as grant administrator for a $190,000 living shoreline project aimed at stream restoration and flood mitigation. The opioid epidemic response was funded with $409,450 allocated across recovery housing, naloxone distribution, and re-entry programs. Several motions passed by roll call vote authorized these expenditures, reflecting ongoing capital improvements, service expansions, and grant administration efforts. The meeting also included appointments to various boards and commissions, and a proclamation recognizing Independence Day and the nation’s 250th anniversary.