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.