Board of County Commissioners Meeting - Sep 17, 2026

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 17, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related actions. Key procurement decisions included approval of a $151,600 payment to the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners for Medicaid cost settlement reports related to emergency medical services, and amendments to the education capital projects ordinance transferring $5,319,331 for transportation projects. The board also approved budget amendments to cover issuance costs for a 2026 limited obligation bond, including an additional $15,000 for higher-than-expected legal fees. A grant of $8,647 was appropriated from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for the Women, Infants, and Children's Program. Contract awards included a revised Duke University drone AED research project contract reduced by $44,739 to a total of $547,737, a one-year hosting and maintenance services contract with Information Inc. for $141,200 (with options for two additional years), and a three-year website and operating system maintenance agreement with I3 Verticals LLC for the Register of Deeds office. Additionally, an interlocal agreement with Winston Salem Transit Authority for non-emergency medical transportation services was authorized for $1,000 annually with two optional renewal years. The board also discussed property sale procedures and postponed a decision on a property offer below tax value. Public comments focused heavily on concerns about a proposed asphalt plant, including zoning, environmental, and traffic safety issues. The meeting concluded with an update on Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools, including budget, enrollment trends, and capital projects.