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Commissioners reappoint two fire commission service members, select Osteen for civilian seat and vote to consult county attorney

Stokes County Board of Commissioners · November 11, 2025
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Summary

At its Nov. 10 meeting, the Stokes County Board of Commissioners nominated and approved reappointments of two fire commission service members, selected Bert Osteen for the civilian seat, and voted to consult the county attorney under general statute 143-318.11 to preserve attorney-client privilege.

During the Nov. 10 Stokes County Board of Commissioners meeting, the board addressed fire commission appointments and a legal consultation motion.

Staff explained two service-member positions on the fire commission were open for reappointment and asked the board to nominate and vote. The board nominated and approved Brad Mitchell and Brock Wheeler to continue serving as service members. For the civilian seat, the board nominated Bert Osteen (the incumbent) and applicant Josh Branscomb; by voice, the board selected Bert Osteen.

Later in the meeting, a motion was made and seconded to consult with the county attorney to preserve attorney-client privilege, citing the statutory authority in general statute 143-318.11. The motion passed on a voice vote.

The meeting concluded after the board moved into the legal consultation direction and then adjourned by voice vote.