Wayne County commissioners approve consent items including budget amendments, library policy updates and airport change order

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved a series of consent items and separate motions on April 15, including budget amendments for several departments, library policy updates, a change order at the Executive Jet Port and proclamations recognizing National Volunteer Appreciation Week and Child Abuse Prevention Month. The board also adopted a resolution awarding the service weapon to a retiring detective sergeant and handled local appointments.

Votes at a glance (actions approved) - Cancel and reschedule public hearing for "Project Istanbul" (consent item 13): Motion to cancel the April 22 public hearing and reschedule it for May 6 at 9:30 a.m.; outcome: approved. (Agenda adjustment added by the board.)

- Budget amendment 3-14 (Finance): Anticipate and appropriate a reimbursement from Team Foods for a Duke Energy invoice to elevate power lines near Park East; county paid as responsible property owner with reimbursement expected from Team Foods; outcome: approved.

- Budget amendment 3-16 (Sheriff's Office): Record receipt of controlled substance tax revenues from the North Carolina Department of Revenue; outcome: approved.

- Budget amendment 3-17 (Social Services): Request additional funds for temporary health and translation services, including contracts with vendors noted in the packet;…