The Craven County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on September 2, 2025, addressing several key agenda items, including budget amendments and technology upgrades.

The meeting commenced with a discussion regarding funding sourced from the county's reserve, specifically related to property sales in the industrial park. Commissioner inquiries clarified that the funds would indeed come from these sales, allowing for a financial match when needed. Following this, the board unanimously approved a motion related to this funding.

Next on the agenda was a significant update from the Information Technology department regarding the migration of the county's legacy IBM AS/400 mainframe system to the cloud. Steve Bennett, the IT representative, explained that the existing hardware had reached its end of life and that transitioning to the cloud would not only modernize the system but also preserve critical historical data. The board was requested to approve a budget amendment of $118,833 for this transition. After a brief discussion, the motion was also unanimously approved.

The meeting continued with a presentation from the Emergency Services department, focusing on a budget amendment for a county grant match. The details of this item were not elaborated upon in the transcript, but it underscored the board's ongoing commitment to public safety.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the board's proactive approach to financial management and technological advancement, ensuring that Craven County remains equipped to serve its citizens effectively. The next steps include the implementation of the approved budget amendments and the initiation of the cloud migration project.