Linda Barfield

The board meeting featured a presentation from representatives of Invenergy regarding an update on the status of a solar farm project. Key points of discussion included the project's development timeline, construction schedules, and employment impacts. Additionally, the board held a public hearing to consider proposed technical amendments to the county ordinance regarding the use of county facilities by outside agencies.

The board meeting included a safety briefing for emergency procedures, an update to the agenda to add a contract change order, and a recognition ceremony for graduates of the Edgecombe Works Office Skills Academy. Additionally, a public hearing was conducted regarding the Down East Home Consortium’s annual action plan for HUD-funded CDBG and Home programs, outlining allocations for affordable housing, scattered site rehabilitation, and proposed substantial amendments to previous years' plans.

The Board of Commissioners held a meeting to address several key agenda items. These included the recognition of graduates from the Edgecombe Works! Office Academy, a public hearing regarding the Down East HOME Consortium Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME funds, and the approval of various budget amendments and personnel policy changes. The board also considered several resolutions, such as recognizing County Clerk Week, Older Americans' Month, and the National Day of Prayer. Furthermore, they deliberated on property conveyances, including the Farmers Market Building and property adjacent to the Kingsboro Substation, approved an agreement with the North Carolina Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities, and appointed members to the GOTL Advisory Board. A portion of the meeting was conducted as the Board of Equalization and Review to address property tax appeals.

The Board of Commissioners conducted a meeting which included public hearings regarding technical corrections to county facility usage ordinances and amendments to the CDBG-NR program. Key action items included the approval of budget amendments, a resolution recognizing National County Government Month, the conveyance of county property, and the authorization of a grant project for the Kingsboro Hwy 64 Booster Station. The board also addressed juvenile crime prevention program funding, reviewed departmental reports for water, sewer, solid waste, and finance, and conducted appointments to various advisory boards. Additionally, the Board convened as the Board of Equalization and Review to handle property tax grievances and appraisal issues.

The board meeting agenda includes a project update from an Invenergy associate, public hearings regarding technical corrections to county facilities ordinances and amendments to the CDBG-NR program, and a recess to convene as the Board of Equalization and Review. Action items include approval of budget amendments, a resolution for National County Government Month, property conveyance, a grant project ordinance for the Kingsboro Hwy 64 booster station, JCPC funding, an agreement with Edgecombe Community College, and updates to IT job descriptions. Additionally, the agenda covers various departmental and manager reports, board appointments for the GOTL advisory board, and a closed session for economic development.