Beaufort County Council Caucus and Regular Council Meetings Monday, September 28 @ 4pm & 6pm

The Beaufort County Council held caucus and regular meetings on September 28, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included authorization for the county administrator to execute a settlement agreement with North America Incorporated, approval of budget amendments totaling over $7 million for stormwater utility operations and capital projects such as Brickyard Commons and Waterfront Park, and authorization to negotiate property acquisitions for sidewalks and multi-use pathways under the 2018 sales tax projects. The council also approved an ordinance to amend building codes to adopt the 2024 state-mandated updates and authorized a license agreement with the state for repair and display of a flywheel artifact at Fort Fremont Preserve. Additionally, the council discussed easements related to Dominion Energy's electric line relocation on county property, with considerations for future undergrounding of power lines. Several motions were passed, including removal of a litigation settlement discussion from the executive session agenda and approval of various ordinances and budget transfers. Public comments focused on local development issues, environmental conservation, and infrastructure projects. Overall, the meeting involved significant procurement and contracting decisions impacting infrastructure, environmental preservation, and legal settlements.