Edgecombe County commissioners approved several administrative items during their Dec. 2 meeting: a budget amendment to record state lottery-funded projects, the sale of a service weapon to a retiring deputy and the execution of a medical director contract for emergency medical services. The board then voted to enter a closed session to discuss an economic development matter.

Miss Arrons presented the recommendation to sell a service weapon to retiring deputy Sergeant Julie Worley under the procedure allowed by state statute; the transcript records the price as "at a price of $1." The chair called for the voice vote and the board approved the sale.

Management also informed the board that Dr. John Searls has agreed to serve as the county's EMS medical director following the recent death of Dr. Bunn, who had previously filled the role. The contract was presented for the board's information and does not require formal approval according to the presenter.

On budget business, Miss Arrons brought forward budget amendment number 1 to account for state lottery funds tied to school projects. The chair moved the recommendation; another commissioner seconded, and the board approved the amendment by voice vote. Miss Barfield will record the amendment in county accounts.

Finally, the chair announced the board would move into closed session to discuss an economic development matter; a motion and second were made and the board voted to enter closed session. The closed session discussion is not part of the public transcript.

Next steps: Finance will record the approved budget amendment; the sheriff's office and county staff will complete administration of the approved weapon sale according to state statute; closed-session matters will be handled pursuant to applicable law.