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Medex nonemergency transport application tabled for legal review
Summary
An application from Medex to provide nonemergency transport in Bertie County was presented and discussed; commissioners debated competitive impacts on local providers and referred the matter to the county attorney in closed session for further review.
John Rawls presented a nonemergency transport franchise application from Medex to operate in Bertie County, where three local providers currently serve the area. Rawls told the board the ordinance requires the county to accept applications and provide a process for approval or denial; commissioners expressed concern about competition with existing local providers.
One commissioner moved to deny the application on fairness grounds, and another recommended consulting the county attorney before taking formal action. The manager and attorney advised legal review; the board tabled further action and referred the matter to closed session for attorney consultation. No final decision was made on the application during the meeting.
