The meeting focused on the approval of USDA grant funding for firefighter equipment and the development of a new 911 center. The board appointed a member to the Martin Community College EMS Advisory Board and approved the sale of county-owned property. A significant discussion was held regarding a proposed ordinance to regulate data centers, solar and wind farms. The board reviewed strategic plan updates, including infrastructure and recreation planning, and received a comprehensive report on ongoing economic development activities, such as retail recruitment, grant applications, utility infrastructure expansion, and broadband deployment.
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Bertie County Board of Commissioners Budget Work Session
The board convened a budget work session to review various county financial matters. Discussions included an update on previous budget deliberations, projections for the Fire District Fund, and staffing adjustments within the Department of Social Services for the upcoming fiscal year. The board analyzed the financial implications of the county's vehicle lease agreements and discussed replacement timelines for EMS vehicles and equipment, specifically noting the need for new heart monitors. Review of the proposed General Fund budget covered several departments, including administration, human resources, finance, and the Sheriff's office. The session concluded with consideration of a cost of living salary increase for employees, funding requests for emergency services equipment, and additional appropriations for the county school system.
Jun 8, 2026·Board meeting
Bertie County Commissioners Budget Public Hearing
The Board discussed the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, including a General Fund total of $24,457,918, which represents a decrease from the previous year. Key topics included the status of the county's fund balance, the lack of a proposed property tax rate increase, and an overview of special appropriations for local schools, community colleges, and the regional jail. The Board also addressed employee compensation, including a cost-of-living increase and changes to vacation buy-back policies. Public comments focused on cost-of-living increases for employees and funding requests from the North Carolina Forest Service regarding fire management challenges and vehicle replacement needs.
Sep 29, 2025·Board meeting
Bertie County Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Board discussed various contracts, including those for aging services, the Cashie River Impoundment Study, and camping reservations. Policy deliberations focused on updates to internal controls and potential changes to the inclement weather policy. Key appointments were confirmed for the Tri-County Airport Authority, the Economic Development Board, and the Tourism Development Authority, with approval granted to expand the latter's board size. Additional agenda items included IT infrastructure reports, project updates from the departing Assistant County Manager, the sale of the old food pantry building, the status of the Aulander School property, funding approval for the Local Re-entry Council, the authorization of a Republic Service contract, and a review of space requirements for the Public Defender's office.
