Beaufort County Board Of Commissioners Special Called Meeting
The meeting primarily addressed the closure of the Pitt County Detention Center, which had been declared an emergency situation by a judge due to necessary repairs and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Key discussions involved negotiating the housing of county inmates and the potential relocation of inmates to other facilities. Commissioners debated the historical context of the county jail's development and expressed frustration regarding the lack of transparency and communication concerning jail operations and the sheriff's absence from the session. Additionally, the Board received an update on the current inmate housing agreement with Craven County, noting its upcoming expiration and the limitations on transferring prisoners to other locations due to pandemic-related restrictions.