Nash County public meetings in 2022

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a conditional rezoning for a funeral home on S Halifax Rd, a UDO text amendment allowing off-site wastewater systems for multiple residential lots, and another amendment to eliminate the cluster development subdivision option. The board will also review delayed minutes from several previous meetings and receive updates on actions taken by the Board of Commissioners, including approvals of rezonings and the 2022 Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

• Conditional rezoning CZ-221201: 3.94 acres on S Halifax Rd, Rocky Mount, from R-30 to GC-CZ for a funeral home
• UDO text amendment A-221201: allow multiple residential lots served by off-site wastewater system approved by the State
• UDO text amendment A-221202: eliminate cluster development subdivision option
• Update: Board of Commissioners approved rezonings on Nov 7, 2022, including 0.5 acre at 3845 Collie Tyson Ln for explosives storage and 5.44 acres on S NC Highway 58 for Harvest Family Health Center expansion
• Update: 2022 Comprehensive Land Use Plan approved with modifications, including minimum residential lot size of 30,000 sq ft

The meeting was adjourned because a majority of Board members were not present. No official action was taken on agenda items.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:44 p.m. due to lack of quorum

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on December 5, 2022, to elect a chairman and vice-chairman, accept the FY2021-2022 audit report, and consider several action items including a farmland lease, an ordinance update, and multiple interlocal agreements. The agenda also includes routine reports on taxes and EMS, and a closed session for legal, economic development, and personnel matters.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• FY2021-2022 Audit Report presentation and acceptance
• Approval of $25,000 Official Bond of the Sheriff
• Farmland lease bid of $10,699.00 from Pak House, LLC for 106.99 acres on Hwy. 97
• Voluntary Agricultural District Ordinance update

The Board elected Robbie B. Davis as Chairman and J. Wayne Outlaw as Vice-Chairman for FY 2023. The Board approved a $1.39M ARP fund match for high-speed internet and awarded a contract to Smithson, Inc. for the Middlesex Corporate Centre Shell Building #2. Other actions included approving the FY 2021-2022 annual audit and declining the purchase of the Braswell Elementary School campus.

• Elected Robbie B. Davis as Chairman and J. Wayne Outlaw as Vice-Chairman for FY 2023
• Accepted the Nash County Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Audit
• Approved $1,391,462.00 in ARP funds as a match for a $4 million GREAT Grant 2.0 award
• Approved contract award to Smithson, Inc. for Middlesex Corporate Centre - Shell Building #2
• Approved $10,699.00 one-year lease with Pak House, LLC for 106.99 acres of farmland
• Declined opportunity to purchase Braswell Elementary School campus at 224 South Pearl Street
• Approved Official Bond of the Nash County Sheriff in the amount of $25,000
• Approved Engineering Agreement with Stocks Engineering for Miracle Park at Coopers - Phase 2

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections is meeting to conduct a recount for the District Attorney District 8 race. The board will perform the recount, recess, reconvene at 4:15 PM to review and certify the results. The recount will take place in the auditorium of the Ag. Center in Nashville.

• Recount for District Attorney District 8
• Recount at Ag. Center auditorium, Nashville
• Certification of results after review

The Board performed a recount using the ES&S 850 high speed counter according to State Board of Elections guidelines. The board reviewed the results, made manual adjustments, and signed the Recount Abstract.

• Completed recount using ES&S 850 high speed counter
• Approved and signed the Recount Abstract

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners and the Nash County Public Schools Board of Education are holding a joint meeting to discuss current conditions and look ahead. Topics include recruitment and retention bonuses, salary scales, student enrollment and school capacity, capital projects, school safety, technology, JROTC, and a demerger timeline. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Recruitment bonus, retention bonus, and salary scale discussion
• ADM (average daily membership) and school capacity discussion
• Capital projects discussion
• School safety discussion
• Demerger timeline discussion

The Nash County Board of Commissioners held a joint recessed meeting with the Nash County Public Schools Board of Education. The session consisted of discussions on school operations and planning; no formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash and Edgecombe County Boards of Elections are holding a joint emergency meeting to plan the absentee and one-stop early voting process for the School Board 8 run-off election. They will hear comments from candidates, approve the absentee mailing start date, set early voting dates and hours, and approve one-stop early voting locations. The meeting is virtual and open to the public.

• Comments from School Board 8 run-off candidates
• Develop and approve absentee plan for run-off
• Set date to start mailing absentee ballots
• Set dates and hours for one-stop early voting
• Approve one-stop early voting locations for run-off

The Nash and Edgecombe County Boards of Elections established the absentee and early voting timelines for the School Board 8 runoff election. They also designated two specific locations for one-stop early voting.

• Approved Absentee by Mail start date of Monday, November 21st (unanimous)
• Approved One-Stop Early Voting from Monday, November 28th to Saturday, December 3rd (unanimous)
• Approved early voting hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM and final Saturday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (unanimous)
• Approved Ag Center and Braswell Memorial Library as early voting sites (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests, including a conditional rezoning for an explosives storage facility, a health center, and two general rezoning requests. They will also consider a resolution supporting veterans, road changes, and various contracts and budget amendments.

• Public hearing on conditional rezoning CZ-221001 for explosives storage at 3845 Collie Tyson Ln, Nashville
• Public hearing on conditional rezoning CZ-221002 for Harvest Family Health Center
• Public hearing on general rezoning Z-221001 for 6975 Old Bailey Hwy
• Public hearing on general rezoning Z-221002 for S Old Carriage Rd
• Contract amendment for The Wooten Company for Northern Nash Water System Project

The Board of Commissioners adopted the 2022 Comprehensive Land Use Plan with modifications. The board also approved four rezoning requests and several capital project amendments for water and animal facilities.

• Adopted 2022 Comprehensive Land Use Plan with modifications (5-2)
• Approved Conditional Rezoning CZ-221001 for explosives storage (6-1)
• Approved Conditional Rezoning CZ-221002 for Harvest Family Health Center
• Approved General Rezoning Z-221001 for 6975 Old Bailey Hwy to Rural Commercial
• Approved General Rezoning Z-221002 for S Old Carriage Rd to Single-Family Residential
• Tabled road naming request for Semper Fi Ln until January 2023
• Approved 11 budget amendments, including $300,000 for school building repairs
• Approved operational permit for Wetzel Pyrotechnics fireworks display

Nash County Board of Adjustment

The Nash County Board of Adjustment will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on Variance Request V-221001, filed by property owner Daniel Lee Woodard, to reduce the minimum lot area requirement in the A1 Agricultural Zoning District from 40,000 to 30,000 square feet. This would allow the subdivision of the property at 1582 & 1590 Frazier Road, Spring Hope, NC into two separate tracts. The meeting was recessed from October 24, 2022 due to a lack of quorum and will reconvene on November 2, 2022. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Variance Request V-221001: reduce minimum lot area from 40,000 to 30,000 sq ft for subdivision at 1582 & 1590 Frazier Road, Spring Hope, NC
• Public hearing with sworn testimony and staff report by Planning Director Adam Tyson
• Approval of minutes from September 26 and October 24, 2022 regular meetings
• Recessed from October 24 due to lack of quorum (only 2 of 5 regular members present)

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request to reduce the minimum lot area requirement from 40,000 to 30,000 square feet. This allows the subdivision of a property into two separate tracts for the sale of two existing dwellings. The approval is subject to access verification and a new address assignment for one tract.

• Approved minutes of September 26 and October 24, 2022 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Variance Request V-221001 to reduce minimum lot area from 40,000 to 30,000 square feet for 1582 & 1590 Frazier Road (unanimous)

Nash County Board of Adjustment

The Nash County Board of Adjustment will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a variance request by property owner Daniel Lee Woodard to reduce the minimum lot area requirement in the A1 Agricultural Zoning District from 40,000 to 30,000 square feet, allowing subdivision of the property at 1582 & 1590 Frazier Road, Spring Hope, NC into two tracts. The board will also approve minutes from the September 26, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes one substantive item; the rest is procedural.

• Variance Request V-221001 by Daniel Lee Woodard to reduce minimum lot area from 40,000 to 30,000 sq ft for property at 1582 & 1590 Frazier Road, Spring Hope, NC
• Public hearing with oath of witnesses and staff report by Planning Director Adam Tyson
• Approval of minutes from September 26, 2022 regular meeting

The Nash County Board of Adjustment met but lacked a quorum, with only two of five regular members present. The board voted unanimously to recess the meeting and table the sole agenda item, Variance Request V-221001, until November 2, 2022.

• Recessed meeting due to lack of quorum (2-0)
• Tabled Variance Request V-221001 and its public hearing to November 2, 2022

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider four rezoning requests, including a conditional rezoning for an explosives storage facility, a medical clinic expansion, and two general rezoning requests. The board will also review delayed minutes from previous meetings and receive a presentation on the 2022 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Public comment will be heard on the rezoning items.

• Conditional rezoning CZ-221001: 0.5 acres at 3845 Collie Tyson Ln from R-40 to GI-CZ for explosives storage
• Conditional rezoning CZ-221002: 5.44 acres at 8282 & 8250 S NC Highway 58 to RC-CZ for Harvest Family Health Center expansion
• General rezoning Z-221001: 0.92 acre at 6975 Old Bailey Hwy from R-30 to RC
• General rezoning Z-221002: 22.71 acres on S Old Carriage Rd from GI to RA-30
• Reapproval of expired Adolph Road subdivision sketch plan for six residential lots

The Nash County Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of a conditional rezoning for an explosives storage facility on Collie Tyson Lane, sending the request to the Board of Commissioners. The board also recommended approval of three other rezoning requests and a subdivision sketch plan, all unanimously. After public comment, the board voted 5-3 to recommend the 2022 Comprehensive Land Use Plan to commissioners, with three members opposed.

• Recommended approval of CZ-221001: rezone 0.5 acres to GI-CZ for explosives storage (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of CZ-221002: rezone 5.44 acres to RC-CZ for Harvest Family Health Center expansion (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Z-221001: rezone 0.92 acres to RC (Rural Commercial) at 6975 Old Bailey Hwy (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Z-221002: rezone 22.71 acres to RA-30 (Single-Family Residential) on S Old Carriage Rd (unanimous)
• Approved reapproval of expired Adolph Road Subdivision sketch plan for six residential lots (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2022 Comprehensive Land Use Plan to Board of Commissioners (5-3)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will vote on terminating the COVID-19 state of emergency, approve grant agreements for economic development at Middlesex Corporate Centre, and consider a sole-source purchase of body cameras. They will also receive presentations on new department directors and a monthly tax report.

• Proclamation terminating the COVID-19 state of emergency declared March 16, 2020
• Approve $8,500 grant administration agreement with The Wooten Company for Industrial Development Fund grant
• Approve loan agreement, promissory note, and deed of trust for $400,000 Building Reuse grant to SinnovaTek
• Approve sole source purchase of body cameras
• Monthly tax report showing $1.9 million collected year-to-date

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved multiple items including acceptance of a $775,000 state grant, a sole-source contract for 135 body cameras from Axon Enterprise, five budget amendments, and a change order for the detention facility. The board also appointed Commissioner J. Wayne Outlaw as an alternate to the Rocky Mount MPO Transportation Advisory Committee and went into closed session for legal and economic development discussions.

• Accepted $775,000 NC OSBM General Fund grant (unanimous)
• Approved sole-source exception and 5-year payment for 135 Axon body cameras (unanimous)
• Approved change order for Nash County Detention Facility Additions & Renovations (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 Essential Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool Ordinance Amendment #2 (unanimous)
• Approved five budget amendments for DSS, Sheriff's Office, Emergency Services, and Parks & Recreation (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner J. Wayne Outlaw as alternate to Rocky Mount MPO TAC (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 7 and September 19, 2022 meetings (unanimous)
• Went into closed session for attorney consultation and economic development discussion (unanimous)

Nash County Board of Adjustment

The Nash County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved Variance Request V-220901, allowing Jose Sotz and Ofelia Aide Gonzales to keep an existing covered front porch at 13479 Eagle Ridge Drive that encroaches eight feet into the required 50-foot front setback, exceeding the allowed three-foot encroachment. The board found that the hardship resulted from the property's status as a nonconforming lot and a misunderstanding of setback measurement by the contractor. The decision was based on findings that the porch does not pose a safety issue and that strict enforcement would require costly removal.

• Elected Dennis Cobb as Chairman and Brandon Moore as Vice-Chairman for the 2022-2023 year (unanimous).
• Approved the minutes of the May 23, 2022 regular meeting as submitted (unanimous).
• Approved Variance Request V-220901 to allow the existing covered front porch at 13479 Eagle Ridge Drive to remain, encroaching 8 feet into the 50-foot front setback (unanimous).
• Adopted findings of fact and conclusions supporting the variance, citing the property's nonconforming lot status and the contractor's measurement error (unanimous).

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections is holding an emergency virtual meeting to discuss the Spring Hope polling place issue. Public comments will be accepted via email before the meeting.

• Spring Hope Polling Place Issue

The board voted unanimously to keep the Spring Hope (P06A) polling place at the Spring Hope Community Building for the 2022 General Election, with the Spring Hope Town Hall prepared as a backup location if repairs are not completed. Voters will receive a letter explaining the situation, and signs will direct them to the town hall if needed.

• Approved keeping Spring Hope polling place at community building with town hall as backup (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will consider several grant approvals, including a $400,000 NCDOT grant application for road construction at Middlesex Corporate Centre, and a $254,569 state grant for debris removal in Swift Creek. They will also review budget amendments and a fireworks permit for the Spring Hope Pumpkin Festival. The meeting includes informational presentations on the Master Gardener program and fire districts, followed by a closed session.

• Ratify resolution authorizing $400,000 NCDOT grant application for Middlesex Corporate Parkway construction
• Accept $254,569 state grant for debris removal in Swift Creek
• Approve $775,000 state directed grants including $300,000 for volunteer fire departments and $150,000 for Sheriff's Office
• Approve $150,000 SCIF grant for Sheriff's Office Bear Cat purchase
• Approve fireworks permit for 50th Spring Hope Pumpkin Festival on October 1, 2022

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions, including a grant application for the Middlesex Corporate Parkway, four highway safety grant positions for the Sheriff's Office, a pyrotechnics permit for the Spring Hope Pumpkin Festival, and multiple grant project ordinances and budget amendments. All decisions were passed unanimously.

• Ratified resolution authorizing NCDOT grant application for Middlesex Corporate Parkway
• Approved four Governor's Highway Safety Grant positions for Sheriff's Office (effective Oct 1, 2022)
• Approved pyrotechnics permit for fireworks at 50th Spring Hope Pumpkin Festival
• Accepted Stream Flow Rehabilitation Program Grant Project Ordinance
• Approved NC OSBM General Fund Directed Grants project ordinance
• Approved NC SCIF Directed Grants project ordinance for Sheriff's Office
• Approved three budget amendments (Senior Services, Sheriff's Office JAG grant, Revaluation Fund)
• Approved Wastewater Treatment Plant Grant/Loan Resolution and Sound Rivers LASII Application support

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will consider four subdivision sketch plans, including a 145-lot cluster development on Green Pond Loop Road that was previously denied twice. The board will also review minutes, public comment policy, and an update on recent rezoning approvals.

• Green Pond Loop Road Subdivision: 145 lots on 238 acres, cluster development, R-40 zoning
• Nick Coley Road Subdivision: 28 lots on 157 acres, private roads, A1 zoning
• Matthews Private Road Subdivision: 1 lot on 25 acres, private road, R-30 zoning
• Brown Subdivision: 7 lots on 47 acres, private road, A1 zoning
• Update: Three conditional rezoning requests approved Sept. 7, 2022

The Nash County Planning Board approved four subdivision sketch plans: Green Pond Loop Road (145 lots, with one member recused), Nick Coley Road (28 lots), Matthews Private Road (1 lot), and Karen Sue Crockett Brown & Lawrence Ray Brown, II (7 lots). All approvals were unanimous and subject to listed revisions and development notes. The board also scheduled a public meeting on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for October 17, 2022, starting at 5:30 p.m.

• Approved Green Pond Loop Road Subdivision sketch plan for 145 lots (unanimous, Glover recused)
• Approved Nick Coley Road Subdivision sketch plan for 28 lots (unanimous)
• Approved Matthews Private Road Subdivision sketch plan for 1 lot (unanimous)
• Approved Karen Sue Crockett Brown & Lawrence Ray Brown, II Subdivision sketch plan for 7 lots (unanimous)
• Scheduled public meeting on Comprehensive Land Use Plan for October 17, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive the director's report. New business includes making precinct appointments for November, discussing a potential one-stop early voting plan for the December school board runoff, and considering polling transfers for precincts P15A and P19A on runoff election day.

• Precinct appointments for November
• Potential one-stop early voting plan for December school board runoff
• Potential December runoff election day polling transfers – P15A & P19A

The Nash County Board of Elections unanimously approved a list of precinct officials for the November General Election and any runoff. The board also approved early voting plans for potential school board runoffs in Districts 4 and 8, and temporarily transferred voters from two polling places to Rocky Mount Sunset if a runoff occurs.

• Approved the submitted list of precinct officials for the November General Election and any runoff, as recommended by Director Kim Keddie.
• Approved a one-stop early voting plan for a potential District 4 runoff, with the office location open Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and the final Saturday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM.
• Approved a one-stop early voting plan for a potential District 8 runoff, with the office location and Rocky Mount Sunset site open Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–7:30 PM and the last Saturday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM.
• Approved that if a runoff occurs in School Board District 8, the Oak Level and Rocky Mount Winstead polling places not be opened and those voters be temporarily transferred to Rocky Mount Sunset.

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three conditional rezoning requests, including the revised Bulluck Farm Subdivision proposal, and may vote on them. They will also consider property sales, budget amendments, and other administrative items. The meeting includes routine approvals and reports.

• Public hearing on CZ-220801: Bulluck Farm Subdivision rezoning to RA-30-CZ/RA-40-CZ for 18 lots
• Public hearing on CZ-220802: Wake Stone / Asphalt Plant rezoning
• Public hearing on CZ-220803: Winters Rd / Carpentry Shop rezoning
• Public hearing and resolution on property sale (Economic Development)
• Budget amendments and tax refunds

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved three conditional rezoning requests: Bulluck Farm Subdivision (RA-30-CZ and RA-40-CZ), Wake Stone / Asphalt Plant relocation (GI-CZ), and a carpentry/cabinetry shop on Winters Road (RC-CZ). The board also approved the sale of property at Middlesex Corporate Centre, a Duke Energy power easement, several change orders for county facilities, and 12 budget amendments. All votes were unanimous unless noted.

• Approved Conditional Rezoning CZ-220801 for Bulluck Farm Subdivision to RA-30-CZ and RA-40-CZ (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Rezoning CZ-220802 for Wake Stone / Asphalt Plant to GI-CZ (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Rezoning CZ-220803 for carpentry/cabinetry shop on Winters Road to RC-CZ (unanimous)
• Approved resolution and Inducement Agreement for sale of property at Middlesex Corporate Centre (unanimous)
• Approved Duke Energy Power Easement at Middlesex Corporate Centre (unanimous)
• Approved Nash County Pet Connection Center Change Order #1 (unanimous)
• Approved Nash County Detention Facility Additions & Renovations Change Order (unanimous)
• Approved 12 budget amendments including ARPA-funded DSS positions (unanimous)

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider three conditional rezoning requests and a sketch plan for a large residential subdivision. The board will also review delayed minutes and receive an update on recent Board of Commissioners actions. Public comment will be allowed per the adopted policy.

• CZ-220801: Rezone 18.03 acres on Cordiality Church Rd, Nashville, from R-40 to RA-30-CZ/RA-40-CZ for 18-lot Bulluck Farm Subdivision
• CZ-220802: Rezone 25.81 acres on N Halifax Rd, Battleboro, from GC-CU to GI-CZ for asphalt plant relocation
• CZ-220803: Rezone 3.36 acres on Winters Rd, Bailey, from R-40 to RC-CZ for carpentry shop
• Newton's Grove Subdivision sketch plan: 104 lots on 165.67 acres at Winstead Crossroads, Elm City
• Update: Board of Commissioners approved UDO amendment A-220701 removing explosives from A1 district

The Nash County Planning Board recommended approval of three conditional rezoning requests for the Bulluck Farm Subdivision, an asphalt plant relocation, and a carpentry shop. The board also approved the sketch plan for the 104-lot Newton's Grove Subdivision. All actions were unanimous and will be forwarded to the Nash County Board of Commissioners for final consideration.

• Recommended approval of CZ-220801 to rezone 18.03 acres for the 18-lot Bulluck Farm Subdivision (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of CZ-220802 to rezone 25.81 acres for relocation of the Wake Stone asphalt plant (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of CZ-220803 to rezone 3.36 acres for a carpentry/cabinetry shop (unanimous)
• Approved Newton's Grove Subdivision sketch plan for 104 residential lots on 165.67 acres (unanimous)

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections is holding a regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving a director's report. The main substantive item is discussion of the One-Stop Early Voting Plan for the November election.

• One-Stop Early Voting Plan for November

The Nash County Board of Elections approved a motion to establish three early voting locations for the November 8, 2022 election: the Ag Center, Braswell Memorial Library, and Mt. Pleasant Community Center. The sites will be open the required hours plus two additional Saturdays from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., and an amendment added both Sundays from 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. The amended motion passed 3-2.

• Approved three early voting locations (Ag Center, Braswell Memorial Library, Mt. Pleasant Community Center) (3-2)
• Approved amendment adding both Sundays from 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. (3-2)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a text amendment to remove explosives manufacturing and storage from agricultural zoning, consider adopting a 'Brunch Bill' ordinance allowing Sunday alcohol sales before noon, and receive a presentation on the draft Land Use Plan. The board will also act on several contracts, capital project ordinances, and budget amendments.

• Public hearing on UDO text amendment A-220701 to remove explosives manufacture and storage from A1 Agricultural zoning
• Adoption of 'Brunch Bill' ordinance allowing alcohol sales from 10 a.m. on Sundays in unincorporated areas
• Approval of franchise agreements with Eastern Medical Transport, METZ Medical Transport, and Medex Medical Transport
• Capital project ordinances for Middlesex Corporate Centre sewer project and Middlesex Shell Building #2
• Detention center inmate medical contract and Prime Health Services contract approval

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved a UDO text amendment removing explosives manufacture and storage as a permitted use in the A1 Agricultural district, and adopted an ordinance allowing Sunday alcohol sales before noon. They also approved several contracts, including a sewer relining project and inmate medical services, and accepted the annual tax settlement.

• Approved UDO Text Amendment A-220701 removing explosives manufacture/storage as permitted use in A1 district (6-1, Leggett no)
• Adopted ordinance allowing Sunday alcohol sales before noon (5-2, Belfield and Wilkins no)
• Approved Tax Collector's report for tax years 2011-2021 and recharged outstanding taxes for 2012-2022
• Approved franchise agreements with Eastern Medical Transport, METZ Medical Transport, and Medex Medical Transport
• Approved grant application resolution for Middlesex Corporate Centre Industrial Development Fund
• Approved amended resolution for purchase of Bobby Stanley Exum Lewis et al property in Middlesex Corporate Center
• Approved retirement of K9 Chase and award to handler Deputy William Toney
• Approved inmate medical contract with IMS Correctional Healthcare LLC and Prime Health Services Inc. agreement

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will discuss the draft county Land Use Plan, elect officers, and review two residential subdivision sketch plans. One rezoning request was withdrawn, and the board will also hear updates on recent Board of Commissioners actions.

• Draft Nash County Land Use Plan presentation and discussion
• Election of 2022-2023 Board Officers
• George Pace Subdivision Sketch Plan: 12 lots on ~18.95 acres, George Pace Rd, Spring Hope
• Siver Subdivision Sketch Plan: 5 lots on ~18 acres, Old Nash Rd, Middlesex
• UDO Text Amendment A-220701: prohibit explosives manufacture/storage in A1 district

The Nash County Planning Board approved sketch plans for the Siver and George Pace subdivisions, each with conditions, and recommended approval of a UDO text amendment to prohibit explosives manufacturing and storage in the A1 Agricultural District. The board also re-elected Kevin Smith as Chairman and DeLeon Parker Jr. as Vice-Chairman, and discussed the draft Land Use Plan, which will be presented to the Board of Commissioners on August 1.

• Approved Siver Subdivision sketch plan with 10 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved George Pace Subdivision sketch plan with 11 conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO Text Amendment A-220701 to prohibit explosives in A1 district (unanimous)
• Re-elected Kevin Smith as Chairman and DeLeon Parker Jr. as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 20, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three rezoning and text amendment requests, including a conditional rezoning for the 28-lot Bulluck Farm Subdivision, a general rezoning at 5424 Southern Nash High Rd, and a UDO text amendment on explosives manufacture and storage. The board will also consider contracts, budget amendments, and other administrative items. The agenda includes several routine items such as tax reports, refunds, and board appointments.

• Public hearing on conditional rezoning CZ-220601 for Bulluck Farm Subdivision (18.03 acres, 28 lots, RA-20-CZ)
• Public hearing on general rezoning Z-220601 for 5424 Southern Nash High Rd (17.5 acres, RC)
• Public hearing on UDO text amendment A-220601 regarding explosives manufacture and storage
• Request to add Surrey Top Rd and Red Fox Rd to NCDOT state maintained road system
• Contracts with Oakley Collier Architects for architectural services (amount not specified)

The Nash County Board of Commissioners denied a conditional rezoning request for the Bulluck Farm Subdivision, citing inconsistency with adjacent lot sizes. They approved a general rezoning for commercial use at Stanhope Crossroads and approved a UDO text amendment allowing explosives manufacture and storage in the General Industrial district with a special use permit. The board also awarded a $1,050,000 contract for tax revaluation and approved multiple other items.

• Denied Conditional Rezoning CZ-220601 for Bulluck Farm Subdivision
• Approved General Rezoning Z-220601 to RC at 5424 Southern Nash High Rd
• Approved UDO Text Amendment A-220601 for explosives in GI district (5-2)
• Awarded $1,050,000 tax revaluation contract to Piner Appraisal, Inc.
• Approved franchise agreements with Eastern Medical Transport, METZ, and MedEx
• Approved $125 solid waste fee refunds for Chamblee property
• Approved 10 budget amendments including $75,126 COVID grant for jail
• Approved appointments to Board of Adjustment, ABC Board, and others

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Ordinance, which includes most items from the June 6 presentation but drops a full-time Planner position in favor of part-time funds. The board will also vote on an amendment to the ARPA grant project ordinance to correct fund allocations for general government services, and approve several budget amendments for FY2021-2022, including fund balance appropriations for COVID programs, fuel, and an ambulance chassis. A grants update presentation and closed session are also scheduled.

• Adoption of FY 2023 Budget Ordinance (full-time Planner position removed, part-time salaries added)
• ARPA Grant Project Ordinance Amendment: corrects funds for general government services, total allocation $18,316,281
• Budget amendment: $93,750 for vaccination/sick pay program
• Budget amendment: $30,000 for ABC mixed beverage tax for alcohol rehabilitation
• Budget amendment: $47,331 insurance proceeds for replacement ambulance chassis

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2022-2023 annual budget ordinance as presented, along with an ARPA grant project ordinance amendment and five budget amendments covering fund balance, ABC mixed beverage tax, fuel, insurance proceeds for an ambulance chassis, and medical examiner services. The board also entered closed session to consult with the attorney, then adjourned.

• Approved FY 2022-2023 annual budget ordinance
• Approved ARPA grant project ordinance amendment
• Approved budget amendment transferring $93,750 for COVID vaccination/sick pay
• Approved $30,000 ABC mixed beverage tax appropriation for alcohol rehabilitation
• Approved $10,125 fuel appropriation for county vehicles
• Approved $47,331 insurance proceeds for replacement ambulance chassis
• Approved $10,000 for medical examiner services
• Entered closed session for attorney consultation

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider two rezoning requests, a subdivision sketch plan, and a UDO text amendment. The main items are a conditional rezoning for an 18.03-acre property to allow a 28-lot residential subdivision, a general rezoning for 17.5 acres to rural commercial, a sketch plan for a 14-lot subdivision, and a text amendment to permit explosives manufacturing in the General Industrial district. The board will also receive updates on prior actions, including a court dismissal of an appeal and reappointments.

• Conditional rezoning CZ-220601: 18.03 acres on Cordiality Church Rd, Nashville, from R-40 to RA-20-CZ for 28-lot Bulluck Farm Subdivision
• General rezoning Z-220601: 17.5 acres at 5424 Southern Nash High Rd, Spring Hope, from A1 & R-30 to RC (Rural Commercial)
• Whispering Hills Phase II sketch plan: 14 new residential lots on 20 acres on Lancaster Store Rd, Spring Hope
• UDO text amendment A-220601: permit manufacture and storage of explosives in GI district with special use permit
• Update: Superior Court dismissed appeal of Ridge Road Subdivision sketch plan approval on June 14, 2022

The Nash County Planning Board recommended denial of a conditional rezoning for the 28-lot Bulluck Farm Subdivision, citing inconsistency with the draft Land Use Plan and adjacent lot sizes. It also recommended approval of a general rezoning to Rural Commercial at Stanhope Crossroads, approved the Whispering Hills Phase II sketch plan with conditions, and recommended approval of a UDO text amendment to allow explosives manufacture/storage in the General Industrial district with a special use permit.

• Recommended denial of CZ-220601 (Bulluck Farm Subdivision, 18.03 acres to RA-20-CZ) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Z-220601 (17.5 acres to Rural Commercial at Stanhope Crossroads) (unanimous)
• Approved Whispering Hills Phase II sketch plan (14 lots) with conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of A-220601 (UDO text amendment for explosives in GI district) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 16, 2022 meeting (unanimous, Sandifer abstaining)

Nash County Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will conduct a regular meeting to approve minutes from the May 27th Canvass Meeting and review the Director's Report. The agenda includes discussion regarding the Rocky Mount Ward 7 Runoff Election.

• Approval of May 27th Canvass Meeting minutes
• Rocky Mount Ward 7 Runoff Election

The Nash County Board of Elections unanimously approved temporarily relocating Ward 7 voters in the Dortches Precinct to Benvenue Baptist Church for the July 26 runoff election. The board also unanimously decided to keep only the office site open for early voting, as required by law, rather than opening a site in Rocky Mount.

• Approved temporary relocation of Ward 7 Dortches Precinct voters to Benvenue Baptist Church for July 26 runoff (unanimous)
• Approved office-only early voting site for July 26 runoff, as required by law (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved a UDO text amendment allowing body art services (tattoos & piercings) as a permitted use in the General Commercial (GC) zoning district, with one commissioner voting no. The board also approved multiple budget amendments, including funding for employee hazard pay and non-profit pandemic relief, and adopted required ARPA policies.

• Approved UDO Text Amendment A-220401 allowing body art services in GC district (6-1)
• Approved $1.6M Employee Hazard Pay Program and $525K Non-Profit Pandemic Relief Funding
• Adopted ARPA required policies (Eligible Use, Allowable Costs, Records Retention, Nondiscrimination, Conflict of Interest)
• Approved 12 budget amendments including hospital agreement funds and fund balance transfers
• Approved Engineering Services Contracts for Nash County Water System Improvements
• Approved tax refunds totaling $1,455.40 for Crystal Taylor Gibson (5 parcels)
• Reappointed James Mercer to Nash Community College Board of Trustees
• Approved upset bid procedure for sale of county property at 11221 Eastwood Court

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners met in a budget work session on June 2, 2022, to discuss the proposed FY2022-2023 budget and public utility fee changes. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and adjourned without voting on any items.

• Discussed proposed public utility fee changes (no vote)
• Discussed proposed FY2022-2023 Nash County budget (no vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved the allocation of Economic Development Funds for Shell Building #2 at the Middlesex Corporate Centre and Shell Building #1 at the I-95 Hwy 97 Industrial Site. They also approved an Engineering Services Contract for Middlesex Corporate Centre Phase 2. The board discussed the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget and went into closed session for attorney consultation. The meeting recessed to a budget work session on June 2, 2022.

• Approved allocation of Economic Development Funds for Shell Building #2 at Middlesex Corporate Centre and Shell Building #1 at I-95 Hwy 97 Industrial Site
• Approved Engineering Services Contract for Middlesex Corporate Centre Phase 2 and authorized County Manager to execute
• Held public hearing for Economic Development Funds allocation; no public comments
• Entered closed session for attorney consultation under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3)
• Recessed to budget work session on June 2, 2022

Nash County Board of Adjustment

The Nash County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a request to build a 195-foot wireless tower on S NC Highway 231 in Middlesex. The site is zoned for single-family homes, and the board must determine if the structure meets zoning standards. The agenda also includes the election of new board officers and approval of previous minutes.

• Special Use Permit S-220501 for a 195-foot monopole tower by Verizon Wireless
• Tower located on west side of S NC Highway 231, Middlesex, in R-40 zoning district
• Election of Board Officers (Chairman & Vice-Chairman) for 2022-2023
• Approval of minutes from the January 24, 2022 regular meeting

The Nash County Board of Adjustment approved a special use permit for Verizon Wireless to build a 195-foot monopole telecommunications tower on S NC Highway 231 in Middlesex, with conditions. The board also tabled officer elections until the next meeting and approved the January 24, 2022 minutes. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Special Use Permit S-220501 for Verizon Wireless 195-ft tower (3-0)
• Tabled election of Board officers until next regular meeting (3-0)
• Approved minutes of January 24, 2022 regular meeting (3-0)

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections held an emergency meeting on May 20, 2022. The agenda focused on a single item regarding an OS ballot challenge.

• OS Ballot Challenge

The Nash County Board of Elections held an emergency virtual meeting and unanimously approved a challenge to an absentee ballot submitted by Audrey Deans, citing 'Wrong Voter' as the reason. No other business was conducted.

• Approved absentee challenge for Audrey Deans (unanimous)

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will consider a sketch plan for a 36-lot cluster subdivision at Oak Level Rd and Barnes Hill Church Rd, and a text amendment to allow tattoo parlors in General Commercial zoning. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings and receive updates on recent county actions.

• Castle Berry Section Three Subdivision: 36 residential lots on 36.9 acres at Oak Level Rd and Barnes Hill Church Rd
• UDO Text Amendment A-220401: add tattoo parlor as permitted use in GC zoning district
• Update: Newton's Grove rezoning (165.67 acres) withdrawn; 1.91-acre rezoning at 1313 N NC Highway 58 approved
• Review of public comment policy

The Nash County Planning Board approved the Castle Berry Section Three Subdivision Sketch Plan for 36 residential lots, subject to 20 listed revisions. The board also recommended approval of a UDO text amendment to allow tattoo parlors as a permitted use in the GC zoning district. Both actions were unanimous.

• Approved Castle Berry Section Three Subdivision Sketch Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO Text Amendment A-220401 to add tattoo parlors as permitted use in GC district (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners held a recessed legislative dinner with state legislators, discussing top legislative issues affecting the county. The board presented a resolution to legislators for consideration and support. The board then entered closed session to consult with an attorney and discuss an economic development project, Project Fitting. No formal decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting.

• Entered closed session to consult with attorney (NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3)) and discuss economic development (NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4))
• Adjourned closed session
• Adjourned meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners held a joint meeting with the school board, heard presentations from Nash Community College and Nash County Public Schools on their FY 2022-2023 budget requests, and discussed school security. The board approved a resolution recognizing Teacher Appreciation Week and recessed the meeting until May 11, 2022, for a legislative dinner. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Teacher Appreciation Week resolution (unanimous)
• Recessed meeting to May 11, 2022, for legislative dinner (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved a $2,385,402 contract for the Pet Connection Center, a conditional rezoning at 1313 N NC Highway 58, and a one-year extension for the East Nash PV Solar Farm. The board also tabled a tattoo parlor text amendment for further review, approved multiple budget amendments, and made several appointments.

• Approved $2,385,402 Pet Connection Center bid to R & L Builders & Sons
• Approved Conditional Rezoning CZ-220402 at 1313 N NC Highway 58
• Tabled UDO Text Amendment A-220401 on tattoo parlors (5-2)
• Extended Conditional Use Permit CU-200101 for East Nash PV Solar Farm to June 1, 2023
• Approved $52,000 FY2021-2022 audit contract with Thompson, Price, Scott Adams & Co.
• Approved 8 budget amendments including $840,000 for Animal Facility project
• Approved transfer of 14+/- acres to Nash Community College
• Approved revisions to Convenience Center Permit program

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will hear a presentation of the draft Nash County Land Use Plan, review its public comment policy, and consider two conditional rezoning requests: one for a 121-lot subdivision in Elm City and another for commercial uses in Nashville. The board will also review sketch plans for two new subdivisions and a text amendment to allow tattoo parlors in general commercial districts.

• Draft Nash County Land Use Plan presentation by consultant Jay McLeod
• Conditional rezoning CZ-220401: 165.67 acres at Winstead Crossroads, Elm City, to RA-30-CZ for 121-lot Newton's Grove Subdivision
• Conditional rezoning CZ-220402: 1.91 acres at 1313 N NC Highway 58, Nashville, to RC-CZ for contractor and beauty shop uses
• Coolwater Phase Four Subdivision sketch plan: 49 lots on 20.53 acres off Whitley Rd, Bailey
• UDO text amendment A-220401 to add tattoo parlor as permitted use in GC district

The Nash County Planning Board recommended denial of a conditional rezoning for the 121-lot Newton's Grove subdivision, citing unreasonable residential density, and recommended approval of a smaller commercial rezoning and a UDO text amendment to allow tattoo parlors in general commercial districts. The board also approved two subdivision sketch plans with conditions.

• Recommended denial of CZ-220401 for 165.67-acre Newton's Grove rezoning to RA-30-CZ (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of CZ-220402 to rezone 1.91 acres to RC-CZ for contractor and beauty shop (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of A-220401 to add tattoo parlor as permitted use in GC district (unanimous)
• Approved Coolwater Phase Four sketch plan for 19 lots with revisions (unanimous)
• Approved Countryview Subdivision sketch plan for 24 lots with revisions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 18, 2021 and March 21, 2022 meetings (unanimous)

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections is holding a regular meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving minutes, hearing public comments, and receiving a director's report. The board will also sign polling place resolutions and make appointments for MAT and precinct officials.

• Sign polling place resolutions
• MAT appointment
• Precinct official appointments

The Nash County Board of Elections approved minutes from the March 23 meeting, signed polling place change resolutions, and unanimously appointed four MAT team members and a list of precinct officials for the primary. The board also canceled the first two absentee meetings, with the first now set for April 26 at 5 P.M.

• Approved minutes from March 23, 2022 meeting
• Signed polling place change resolutions
• Appointed MAT team members: Kim Baker (DEM), Annette Lee (REP), Nancy Nelson (DEM), Jane Tyson (REP) (unanimous)
• Approved precinct official appointments list (unanimous)
• Canceled first two absentee meetings; first absentee meeting set for April 26 at 5 P.M.

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners is meeting for its 2022 budget retreat to discuss and decide on budget-related items, including Sheriff's Office positions and capital requests, outside agency requests, fire district tax rate increases, and ARPA fund allocations. The board will also consider a fee change request and discuss capital improvement priorities, new position requests, and position reclassifications. A closed session may be held if necessary.

• Sheriff's Office positions and capital requests
• Fire district tax rate increase requests
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) budget allocations/expenditures
• Proposed use for FY21 Nash UNC Healthcare Lease Agreement payment
• Fee change request

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections is holding a virtual called meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and consider two items: a temporary polling place change in Spring Hope and a temporary chief judge for Oak Level. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or phone, with comments accepted by email.

• Temporary Spring Hope polling place change
• Temporary Oak Level chief judge
• Approval of minutes from February 7 and March 7 meetings
• Public comments via email by 8AM on March 23

The Nash County Board of Elections voted unanimously to temporarily relocate the Spring Hope polling place to the Spring Hope Town Hall for the Primary and 2nd Primary due to water damage at the community center. The board also unanimously appointed Ron Johnson as temporary Chief Judge at the Oak Level Precinct for the same elections. Minutes from February 7, 2022 and March 7, 2023 were approved.

• Approved temporary move of Spring Hope polling place to Town Hall for Primary and 2nd Primary (unanimous)
• Appointed Ron Johnson as temporary Chief Judge at Oak Level Precinct for Primary and 2nd Primary (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 7, 2022 and March 7, 2023 meetings

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners met at the Drake Community Center for a budget retreat to review financial projections and debt capacity. The session included discussions on revenue projections, credit ratings, and the five-year capital improvement plan.

• Review of End of Year 2022 and FY 2023 revenue projections
• Credit rating overview and debt capacity analysis by Ted Cole of Davenport
• Miracle Park Phase II PARTF Match discussion
• Review of five-year Capital Improvement Plan and FY2023 requests
• Presentation of preliminary salary study results from Anison Kirkland

The Nash County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session, hearing presentations on revenue projections, credit and debt analysis, and department capital improvement plans. The board approved a budget amendment adding a $427,000 local match for the Miracle Park at Coopers Phase II and approved the Phase 2 Master Plan Design. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Approved $427,000 budget amendment for Miracle Park Phase II local match (motion by Outlaw, second by Wilkins)
• Approved Master Plan Design for Miracle Park Phase 2

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will consider a sketch plan for a nine-lot subdivision in Bailey and a waiver request to allow two lots on a private easement in Nashville. The board will also receive updates on recent Board of Commissioners actions, including denials of two conditional rezoning requests and approval of a wedding venue, and discuss scheduling for the Land Use Plan update.

• Morganshire Subdivision, Section Nine: 9 residential lots on ~7.8 acres at east end of Roseheath Ct, Bailey, NC 27807 (R-40 district)
• Subdivision waiver request for property at 7695 Stony Creek Lane, Nashville, NC 27856 to split 10.01-acre lot into 2 residential lots
• Update: CZ-220102 (Coolwater Phase Four, 22 lots, Whitley Rd) DENIED; CZ-220202 (Lamm Subdivision, 27 lots, S NC Highway 581) DENIED; CZ-220203 (Stone Wedding Venue, 15.14 acres, S NC Highway 231) APPROVED
• Approval of minutes from August 16, September 20, and February 21, 2021 meetings; delayed minutes from October, November, December 2021
• Discussion of scheduling recessed Planning Board meeting in April for Land Use Plan update

The Nash County Planning Board approved the Morganshire Subdivision Section Nine sketch plan for nine residential lots, subject to revisions and submittal requirements. It also recommended approval of a subdivision waiver for a property at 7695 Stony Creek Lane, forwarding it to the Board of Commissioners. The board approved minutes from three prior meetings and reviewed the public comment policy.

• Approved Morganshire Subdivision Section Nine sketch plan (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of subdivision waiver for 7695 Stony Creek Lane (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Aug 16, 2021, Sep 20, 2021, and Feb 21, 2022 meetings (unanimous)

Nash County Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will hold a called meeting to address several items regarding precinct administration. Discussions include potential changes to the Griffins polling place and addressing an issue at the Spring Hope polling place.

• Griffins Polling Place Change
• Rocky Mount Edwards Precinct Official Vacancy
• Spring Hope Polling Place Issue

The Nash County Board of Elections voted unanimously to relocate the Griffins polling place from Cedar Grove School Loop Road Elementary School to Social Union Baptist Church. The board also unanimously appointed Ella Clark as Chief Judge for the Rocky Mount Edwards Precinct, filling a vacancy. A potential polling place issue in Spring Hope was discussed but no decision was made.

• Moved Griffins Polling Place to Social Union Baptist Church (unanimous)
• Appointed Ella Clark as Chief Judge for Rocky Mount Edwards Precinct (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three conditional rezoning requests, including the Coolwater Phase Four Subdivision, the Lamm Subdivision, and the Stone Wedding Venue. The board will also consider an inducement agreement for economic development, a tax-exempt loan for the West Mount Volunteer Fire Department, and several other items including grants, budget amendments, and appointments.

• Public hearing on conditional rezoning CZ-220102 for Coolwater Phase Four Subdivision (22-lot residential, RA-30-CZ)
• Public hearing on conditional rezoning CZ-220202 for Lamm Subdivision
• Public hearing on conditional rezoning CZ-220203 for Stone Wedding Venue
• Approval of tax-exempt loan for West Mount Volunteer Fire Department
• Interlocal agreement with Town of Red Oak

The Nash County Board of Commissioners denied two conditional rezoning requests (CZ-220102 for Coolwater Phase Four Subdivision and CZ-220202 for Lamm Subdivision) due to concerns about excessive residential density for the rural areas. The Board approved a third conditional rezoning request (CZ-220203) for the Stone Wedding Venue, an event and conference venue, subject to development conditions. The Board also approved an inducement agreement for Project Start: SinnovaTek/FirstWave, a $312,000 tax-exempt loan for West Mount Volunteer Fire Department, and several other agreements and budget amendments.

• Denied Conditional Rezoning CZ-220102 for Coolwater Phase Four Subdivision
• Denied Conditional Rezoning CZ-220202 for Lamm Subdivision
• Approved Conditional Rezoning CZ-220203 for Stone Wedding Venue (event & conference venue)
• Approved Inducement Agreement for Project Start: SinnovaTek/FirstWave
• Approved $312,000 tax-exempt loan for West Mount Volunteer Fire Department for new fire apparatus
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Town of Red Oak for Northern Nash Water System financial support
• Approved Down East HOME Consortium Program Management and Technical Housing Services Agreement
• Approved five budget amendments

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners is holding a budget-focused work session for FY23, with all items listed as information only. County Manager Stacie Shatzer will review the budget process and calendar, provide capital project updates, and discuss budget priorities. Other updates cover a proposed EMS shift change, DSS staffing challenges and new DHHS mandates, and a county employee salary study. The meeting ends with a closed session on economic development.

• Review of budget process and calendar for FY23
• Capital projects update
• EMS shift change proposal: from 24-on/48-off to 24-on/72-off
• DSS staffing challenges and new DHHS mandates
• Salary study update for county employees

The Nash County Board of Commissioners met and received updates on the budget process, capital projects, EMS shift structure, social services staffing, and a salary study. The board voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss economic development and attorney-client matters, then reconvened and adjourned. No substantive policy decisions were made in open session.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for economic development discussion (NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4)).
• Approved motion to adjourn closed session.
• Approved motion to adjourn the regular meeting.

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider three conditional rezoning requests, including a tabled request for the 22-lot Coolwater Phase Four Subdivision, a 27-lot Lamm Subdivision, and a wedding venue. The board will also review a sketch plan for a 16-lot cluster subdivision and discuss public comment policy amendments. The meeting includes approval of several meeting minutes and an update on recent Board of Commissioners actions.

• CZ-220102: Rezone 20.53 acres on Whitley Rd, Bailey, from R-40 to RA-30-CZ for 22-lot Coolwater Phase Four Subdivision (tabled from Jan. 18, 2022)
• CZ-220202: Rezone 22.71 acres on S NC Highway 581, Bailey, from R-40 to RA-30-CZ for 27-lot Lamm Subdivision
• CZ-220203: Rezone 15.14 acres on S NC Highway 231, Middlesex, from A1 to A1-CZ for Stone Wedding Venue
• Countryside Farms Subdivision sketch plan: 16 residential lots on 16.93 acres on Frazier Rd, Middlesex
• Update: CZ-220101 (175-lot Green Pond Loop Road Subdivision) denied; UDO amendment prohibiting residential uses in nonresidential districts approved

The Nash County Planning Board recommended approval of three conditional rezoning requests for the Board of Commissioners' consideration: a 20.53-acre tract for the 22-lot Coolwater Phase Four Subdivision, a 22.71-acre tract for the 27-lot Lamm Subdivision, and a 15.14-acre tract for the Stone Wedding Venue. The first two recommendations passed with a split vote of 5 to 3, while the third was unanimous. The Board also approved amendments to its public comment policy and approved the sketch plan for the 16-lot Countryside Farms Subdivision, subject to a road name change.

• Approved minutes of the June 21, 2021, July 19, 2021, and January 18, 2022 regular meetings as submitted.
• Adopted two amendments to the Public Comment Policy, clarifying it applies only to agenda items requiring public input and that applicants are not subject to a specific time limit.
• Recommended approval of Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-220102 for the Coolwater Phase Four Subdivision, with a 5-3 vote.
• Recommended approval of Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-220202 for the Lamm Subdivision, with a 5-3 vote.
• Recommended approval of Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-220203 for the Stone Wedding Venue, unanimously.
• Approved the Countryside Farms Subdivision sketch plan, subject to the road name 'JUSTINS WAY' being replaced due to a similar existing road name.

Nash County Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to review the One-Stop Early Voting Plan. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the November 9th Canvass Meeting and receiving a report from the Director.

• One-Stop Early Voting Plan

The Nash County Board of Elections unanimously approved the 2022 Primary Early Voting Plan, opening three sites (Nashville Ag Center, Braswell Memorial Library, Mt. Pleasant Community Center) for the minimum required hours, with early voting on the second Saturday only. The board also approved the November 2021 canvass meeting minutes and received updates on filing and upcoming events.

• Approved 2022 Primary Early Voting Plan with 3 sites (unanimous)
• Amended motion to open only second Saturday for early voting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 9, 2021 Canvass Meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider a resolution requesting that the NC Department of Commerce and NC Works Commission maintain current boundaries for the Turning Point Local Workforce Development Area. The meeting also includes a State of the County Address from Chairman Robbie B. Davis.

• Resolution to retain Turning Point Local Workforce Development Area boundaries
• Public hearing on conditional rezoning request CZ-220101 for Green Pond Loop Rd Subdivision
• Public hearing on UDO Text Amendment Request A-220101 regarding residential land uses
• Approval of Community Services Block Grant Application for N.E.W. Community Action, Inc.
• Amendment to Courthouse/Sheriff Expansion Capital Project Ordinance

The Nash County Board of Commissioners denied Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-220101 for the Green Pond Loop Road Subdivision, which proposed 175 residential lots, citing excessive density for the rural area. The board also approved a UDO text amendment prohibiting residential uses in nonresidential districts, approved multiple budget amendments, and made several appointments and administrative approvals.

• Denied Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-220101 for Green Pond Loop Road Subdivision (motion by Leggett, second by Cone)
• Approved UDO Text Amendment A-220101 to prohibit residential land uses in nonresidential zoning districts
• Approved resolution to retain Turning Point Local Workforce Development Area boundaries
• Approved N.E.W. Community Action CSBG Application for FY22-23
• Approved six budget amendments including DSS, Senior Services, Library, Grants, Sheriff's Office, and Insurance Proceeds
• Approved tax refunds for McNair and Deloach properties
• Approved advertising of unpaid 2021 tax liens
• Appointed Commissioner Gwen Wilkins to S.T.E.P. Board

Nash County Board of Adjustment

The Nash County Board of Adjustment will hold a quasi-judicial hearing to decide on a special use permit request to combine and expand two existing 1.99-acre land clearing and inert debris (LCID) landfills into a single 9.10-acre landfill at 5801 Taylors Store Rd, Nashville. The board will take public testimony and vote on whether to approve or deny the permit, which includes conditions such as demolishing a dilapidated dwelling and reconfiguring a property line. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new alternate board member and delayed approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Special use permit request S-220101 to expand LCID landfill to 9.10 acres at 5801 Taylors Store Rd
• Public hearing and vote on the permit application by owner Sidney A. Collie Jr.
• Proposed conditions include demolishing dwelling at 5841 Taylors Store Rd and reconfiguring property line
• Introduction of newly appointed Alternate Board Member #2 Terry Williams
• Approval of July 26, 2021 regular meeting minutes (delayed)

The Nash County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved Special Use Permit S-220101, allowing Sidney A. Collie Jr. to combine and expand two existing 1.99-acre land clearing and inert debris (LCID) landfills into a single 9.10-acre landfill at 5801 Taylors Store Rd, Nashville, NC. The approval includes conditions such as reconfiguring the property line, demolishing a dilapidated dwelling, and limiting accepted materials. The board also introduced new alternate member Terry Williams and noted that minutes from the July 26, 2021 meeting were delayed.

• Approved Special Use Permit S-220101 for 9.10-acre LCID landfill expansion (unanimous)
• Adopted findings of fact supporting the landfill expansion (unanimous)
• Introduced Terry Williams as new Alternate Board Member #2
• Delayed approval of July 26, 2021 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution honoring outgoing County Manager Zee B. Lamb, receive an update on Department of Transportation projects, and vote on a new policy governing funding for outside nonprofit agencies. The board will also hear reports from commissioners and enter closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Resolution honoring Zee B. Lamb, County Manager 2013-2022
• Adoption of Outside Agency Funding Policy for nonprofit funding
• Department of Transportation current projects update
• Closed session for attorney-client privilege and employee performance
• Board committee reports from commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners adopted the Nash County Outside (Non-County) Agency Funding Policy, approved a temporary access agreement for the Middlesex Corporate Centre Shell Building, and honored retiring County Manager Zee B. Lamb with a resolution. The board also went into closed session for attorney consultation and a personnel matter.

• Adopted Nash County Outside (Non-County) Agency Funding Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Access Agreement for Project Start/Middlesex Corporate Centre Shell Building (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution honoring Zee B. Lamb, County Manager 2013-2022 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for attorney-client privilege and personnel matter (unanimous)

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to review two conditional rezoning requests for residential subdivisions, a sketch plan for a 112-lot cluster development, and a text amendment to prohibit residential uses in nonresidential zoning districts. The board will also approve delayed meeting minutes and receive an update on recent Board of Commissioners actions.

• Conditional rezoning CZ-220101: 238 acres on Green Pond Loop Rd, Bailey, from R-40 to RA-20-CZ for a 176-lot subdivision
• Conditional rezoning CZ-220102: 20.53 acres on Whitley Rd, Bailey, from R-40 to RA-20-CZ for a 23-lot subdivision
• Ridge Road Subdivision sketch plan: 112 lots on 122.67 acres on Ridge Rd, Spring Hope
• UDO text amendment A-220101: prohibit residential uses in nonresidential zoning districts
• Update: Board of Commissioners approved five rezonings on Jan. 3, 2022, including a 470.75-acre solar farm expansion

The Nash County Planning Board recommended approval of a conditional rezoning for a 176-lot subdivision on Green Pond Loop Road, with a 3-2 vote and one recusal. It also approved a sketch plan for the 112-lot Ridge Road subdivision (4-2) and recommended a text amendment to prohibit residential uses in nonresidential zones. A rezoning request for the 23-lot Coolwater Phase Four subdivision failed on a 3-3 tie and was tabled to February 21, 2022.

• Recommended approval of CZ-220101 for 176-lot Green Pond Loop subdivision (3-2, Glover recused)
• Approved Ridge Road Subdivision sketch plan for 112 lots (4-2)
• Recommended approval of UDO text amendment A-220101 to prohibit residential uses in nonresidential zones (unanimous)
• Tabled CZ-220102 for Coolwater Phase Four subdivision after 3-3 tie vote
• Approved minutes of May 17, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on multiple rezoning requests, including a proposal for the Seamster Phase 2 Subdivision. The meeting also includes discussions on budget amendments, grant project ordinance amendments, and an Eagle Scout project request.

• Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-211102 for Seamster Phase 2 Subdivision
• General Rezoning Request Z-211201 for expansion at 3714 & 3718 S Halifax Rd
• Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-211202 to expand Gideon Solar Farm on Taylors Gin Rd
• Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-211201 for a heavy construction contractor at US 64A & NC 231
• Community Development Block Grant - Building Reuse First Wave Innovations Project Ordinance

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved the conditional rezoning for the Seamster Phase 2 Subdivision to RA-20-CZ, subject to six conditions including a vegetative buffer and reduced lot count. The board also approved several other rezoning requests, including a general commercial rezoning at Joyners Crossroad, an expansion of the general commercial district on S Halifax Rd, a conditional rezoning for a heavy construction contractor facility, an expansion of the Gideon Solar Farm, and the Baker Farm Subdivision. Additionally, the board approved the sale of county property for Project Start-FirstWave and various budget amendments.

• Approved Seamster Phase 2 rezoning to RA-20-CZ with 6 conditions (vote not recorded)
• Approved General Rezoning Z-211101 to GC at Joyners Crossroad
• Approved General Rezoning Z-211201 to GC at 3714 & 3718 S Halifax Rd
• Approved Conditional Rezoning CZ-211201 to GI-CZ for heavy construction contractor facility
• Approved Conditional Rezoning CZ-211202 to A1-CZ for Gideon Solar Farm expansion
• Approved Conditional Rezoning CZ-211204 to RA-20-CZ for Baker Farm Subdivision
• Approved sale of county property for Project Start-FirstWave
• Approved 7 budget amendments