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Edgecombe County commissioners approve revised 2026 meeting schedule, two budget amendments and several contracts, then vote to enter closed session
Summary
At a short special meeting, the Edgecombe County Board of Commissioners approved a revised 2026 meeting schedule, two budget amendments to align county spending with state allocations and an insurance reimbursement, and authorized a change order plus two contracts; the board then voted to hold a closed session on economic development.
At a special meeting, the Edgecombe County Board of Commissioners approved a revised regular meeting schedule for 2026, two budget amendments and three contract items, then voted to go into a closed session to discuss economic development.
The changes were presented by Mr. Evans, who told the board that “state statute … won't allow us to simply reschedule” an already-adopted regular meeting and recommended adopting a revised schedule that moves the February meeting to Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. The board approved the schedule by voice vote.
The board also approved two budget amendments. Mr. Evans said the first amendment increases the Department of Social Services transportation program budget to match the final state contract allocation; the second appropriates an insurance claim into the Sheriff's Office vehicle supply line. Mr. Evans noted other routine amendments were handled administratively by staff and Mr. Barfield, the county chief financial officer.
Under contracts, the board approved three items Mr. Evans presented: Change Order No. 8 with AR Cheshen, adding $8,017.53 to the animal shelter construction contract for fire-marshal-required modifications; a $60,000 contract with Oakley Collier under an existing master services agreement to perform a space-and-needs assessment of county facilities; and a sole-source contract with 3 B Scientific Group (justified in the agenda packet). Mr. Evans said the space-and-needs study will analyze county facility usage and recommend ways to improve efficiency and service to residents.
After taking those votes by voice, the chair announced a scheduled closed session to discuss economic development and the board approved proceeding into closed session. The meeting concluded after brief thanks and informal remarks.
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