Greene County commissioners set June 1 budget hearing, reappoint workforce board members and proclaim EMS Week
May 18, 2026 | Greene County, North Carolina
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Greene County Chairman Jeremy Heath presided over a routine meeting on May 18 during which the board approved its agenda and consent items, adopted a proclamation recognizing Emergency Medical Services Week, reappointed three members to a regional workforce board and set a public hearing on the county budget.
The board approved a proclamation read aloud by a presenter that designates the week in May 2026 as Emergency Medical Services Week in Greene County and praises Mercy Medical Services for its round‑the‑clock work. The presenter read that “Mercy Medical Services is a vital public service” and the board moved to adopt the proclamation; the motion carried.
County Manager (speaker 5) told commissioners a proposed operational budget was distributed and asked that the chair set a public hearing to receive comment; Chairman Heath said, “I will set that public hearing for Monday, June 1 here at 10:00.” The manager also said Becky Veasey would be available at 11:00 a.m. on the same day to review the results of a salary study and personnel‑policy updates.
The board approved reappointments requested by the East Carolina Workforce Development Board, reaffirming Austin Rice, Angela Bates and Judy Darden for continued service after the outside board asked the county to confirm those members.
Commissioners spent time on routine calendar items and local announcements — from upcoming graduations and ribbon cuttings to requests about playground shading and maintenance. One commissioner asked staff to explore adding a shade over a playground slide to prevent kids from getting burned and to consider additional seating for heavily used parks.
Before adjourning, the board voted to enter a closed session for attorney–client privilege. When open session resumed a motion to adjourn carried and the meeting concluded.
Actions taken: the board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, adopted an EMS Week proclamation, approved three reappointments to the East Carolina Workforce Development Board, set a public budget hearing for June 1 at 10:00 a.m., entered a closed session for attorney–client privilege and adjourned.
The board approved a proclamation read aloud by a presenter that designates the week in May 2026 as Emergency Medical Services Week in Greene County and praises Mercy Medical Services for its round‑the‑clock work. The presenter read that “Mercy Medical Services is a vital public service” and the board moved to adopt the proclamation; the motion carried.
County Manager (speaker 5) told commissioners a proposed operational budget was distributed and asked that the chair set a public hearing to receive comment; Chairman Heath said, “I will set that public hearing for Monday, June 1 here at 10:00.” The manager also said Becky Veasey would be available at 11:00 a.m. on the same day to review the results of a salary study and personnel‑policy updates.
The board approved reappointments requested by the East Carolina Workforce Development Board, reaffirming Austin Rice, Angela Bates and Judy Darden for continued service after the outside board asked the county to confirm those members.
Commissioners spent time on routine calendar items and local announcements — from upcoming graduations and ribbon cuttings to requests about playground shading and maintenance. One commissioner asked staff to explore adding a shade over a playground slide to prevent kids from getting burned and to consider additional seating for heavily used parks.
Before adjourning, the board voted to enter a closed session for attorney–client privilege. When open session resumed a motion to adjourn carried and the meeting concluded.
Actions taken: the board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, adopted an EMS Week proclamation, approved three reappointments to the East Carolina Workforce Development Board, set a public budget hearing for June 1 at 10:00 a.m., entered a closed session for attorney–client privilege and adjourned.
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