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Pasquotank commissioners approve concept of sheriff providing law enforcement at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
Summary
The Pasquotank County Board of Commissioners voted 6–1 to approve the concept of the sheriff’s office providing law enforcement services at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, directing staff to research contractual details and return with a formal agreement if feasible.
The Pasquotank County Board of Commissioners voted 6–1 on May 19 to approve the concept of the county sheriff’s office providing law enforcement services at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. Commissioner Barry Overman made the motion and Commissioner Sean Lavin seconded; Commissioner Jonathan Meads voted in opposition.
The board’s approval was for the concept only. Overman said the intention was to authorize staff to determine whether such an arrangement would be advantageous to the county and the sheriff’s office. County Manager Sparty Hammett told the board that staff would return with a proposed contract for the board’s consideration if a contractual agreement can be reached.
No details on staffing levels, costs, or start dates were provided during the discussion. The transcript records only board direction to have staff research the feasibility and to bring back a contract if appropriate. The motion, as recorded, does not commit the county to any expenditure or contract terms at this time.
The vote was procedural: six commissioners supported the concept and one opposed. The transcript does not list a roll-call of individual yes votes aside from Commissioner Meads’ opposition.
The board took this action after amending the meeting agenda to add the item; the amendment passed unanimously earlier in the meeting.
