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Board approves routine agenda items including cooperative extension lease, fleet transfers, site closure and a first reading of travel policy

5779442 · September 16, 2025
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Commissioners approved a series of routine but consequential items including a four-year Apple lease for Cooperative Extension computers, vehicle transfers to the sheriff's office, closure of a low-use convenience site, and first-reading changes to the county travel policy.

Columbus County commissioners voted on a batch of routine approvals and proclamations during the meeting. Key approvals included:

- Cooperative Extension: The board approved participation in a four-year computer master lease agreement between North Carolina State Extension and Apple Inc. Cooperative Extension Director Harold Wallace said the program has run for about 20 years and the county had budgeted the fiscal-year cost. Wallace stated the cost for this year is $4,140.25. Motion to approve passed by voice vote.

- Transfer of fleet vehicles: Emergency Services Deputy Director Theresa Smith said five identified non-pursuit vehicles were transferred to the sheriff's office; the…

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