Nash County public meetings in 2023

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections is meeting to discuss and potentially approve a change to the Spring Hope polling place, a resolution for Primary Election Day, and an early voting inclement weather policy. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and a director's report.

• Discuss/Approve Spring Hope Polling Place Change
• Primary Election Day Meeting Resolution
• Review/Approve Early Voting Inclement Weather Policy

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on December 18, 2023, to review a sketch plan for the Matthews Private Road Subdivision Phase 2, which proposes three new residential lots on about 30.6 acres off Reges Store Rd in Nashville. The board will also receive an update on recent Board of Commissioners actions, including the approval of a conditional rezoning for The Townes at Joyner’s Crossing and the tabling of a Williams Grove Subdivision amendment. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and reviewing the public comment policy.

• Matthews Private Road Subdivision Phase 2 sketch plan: 3 new lots on 30.6 acres, north side of Reges Store Rd, Nashville, R-30 zoning
• Update: CZ-231101 approved — 35 acres on E NC Highway 97, Rocky Mount, rezoned to R-6-CZ for The Townes at Joyner’s Crossing
• Update: CZ-231102 tabled — Williams Grove Subdivision Phase VII sketch plan amendment on Juniper Rd, Bailey, to Jan 8, 2024
• Approval of minutes from July 17, 2023 regular meeting
• Review of public comment policy

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider rezoning requests for The Townes at Joyner’s Crossing and Williams Grove Phase VII. The meeting also includes the election of the Board Chairman and Vice-Chairman and a presentation of the FY2022-2023 audit.

• Public hearing for CZ-231101 to rezone 35 acres on E NC Highway 97 for 108 townhouses
• Public hearing for Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-231102: Williams Grove Phase VII
• Approval of tax-exempt loan for Coopers Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc.
• Construction Contract Change Order #1 for Middlesex Corporate Centre Phase 2 Infrastructure
• ARP funding for Phase 2 of Northern Nash Water System

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 Kelsey Elaine Perry to reduce the front building setback from 50 feet to about 30 feet to place a double-wide manufactured home at 2831 Green Rd, Spring Hope. The board will also approve minutes from the October 23, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes only this variance request and routine procedural items.

• Variance request V-231101 to reduce front setback from 50' to 30' for a double-wide manufactured home at 2831 Green Rd, Spring Hope
• Approval of minutes from October 23, 2023 regular meeting
• Public hearing procedures: staff report, testimony, board discussion and vote

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a working lunch and a presentation by Dr. Lew K. Hunnicutt. No official votes or policy decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Dr. Lew K. Hunnicutt

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider conditional rezoning requests, a subdivision sketch plan, and other planning matters. Key items include a request to rezone 35 acres on E NC Highway 97 for a high-density residential subdivision, a request to amend a previously approved subdivision plan, and a new 10-lot residential subdivision proposal. The board will also receive updates on recent Board of Commissioners actions.

• Conditional Rezoning CZ-231101: 35 acres on E NC Highway 97, Rocky Mount, from R-30 to R-6-CZ for The Townes at Joyner's Crossing Subdivision
• Conditional Rezoning CZ-231102: Amend Williams Grove Subdivision Phase VII to remove Juniper Rd connection due to wetlands
• Carriage Woods Subdivision Sketch Plan: 10 residential lots on 15.6 acres on S Old Carriage Rd, Rocky Mount
• Update: CZ-230901 approved for 3.08 acres on Strickland Rd, Bailey for auto repair/towing
• Update: Poplar Run Phase VIII waiver requests approved for cul-de-sac length and 11th lot

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to receive presentations on the Duke Site Readiness Program and a buildability study for the Ammons Site. The meeting includes a tour of Phase I of the Nash County detention center.

• Global Location Strategies presentation on 500+ acre Ammons Site in Middlesex
• Duke Site Readiness Program introduction by Duke Energy
• Buildability Study by O’Brien Atkins
• Tour of Phase I of the Nash County detention center

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a joint plan to transition school systems to county-line boundaries. The body is also considering several grant applications for parks planning and neighborhood housing revitalization.

• Joint resolution to transition to county-line school systems with Edgecombe County
• Grant application for $950,000 for CDBG-Neighborhood Revitalization housing projects
• Grant application for $49,999 for a Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan
• Adoption of the proposed Schedule of Values for 2024 Revaluation
• Budget amendments and deed transfer for 45% of 500 Nash Medical Arts Mall

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections will meet to discuss the early voting plan for the upcoming 2024 primary elections. The meeting includes a session for public comments and other business.

• Early Voting Plan for 2024 Primary Elections

Nash County Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing a special use permit request from American Tower, LLC. The proposal involves constructing a 250-foot self-supported lattice tower and a 3,855-square-foot equipment compound at 9942 Beaver Dam Rd.

• Special Use Permit S-230801: 250-foot wireless telecommunications tower at 9942 Beaver Dam Rd
• Proposed 3,855-square-foot ground equipment compound
• T-Mobile USA identified as the intended first tenant for antenna collocation

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners is holding a joint meeting with the Edgecombe County Board of Commissioners and both county boards of education. The main item is a presentation of the draft Countyline Merger Transition Plan by the superintendents of both school systems, followed by open discussion. The board will also consider a resolution regarding the Red Oak Landfill.

• Presentation of draft Countyline Merger Transition Plan by Dr. Andrew Bryan and Dr. Steve Ellis
• Open discussion on the merger transition plan
• Consideration of a resolution for the Red Oak Landfill

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners is holding a joint meeting with the Nash County Board of Education to receive updates on public schools and discuss the Nash County Public Schools Plan of Transfer. The commissioners will also hear an update from their own board, then go into closed session for attorney-client privilege matters before recessing to October 16.

• Joint meeting with Nash County Board of Education
• Nash County Public Schools Plan of Transfer discussion
• Closed session for attorney-client privilege
• Meeting recessed to October 16 at Rocky Mount Event Center

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on selling county property for economic development and on a conditional rezoning request for an auto repair shop. They will also consider subdivision waivers, tax items, and several capital project ordinance amendments. The meeting includes a closed session for legal and economic development discussions.

• Public hearing and resolution to sell Middlesex Shell Building 2 and 30 acres for $4,644,575.11 to Project Snowball
• Public hearing on conditional rezoning CZ-230901 for 3.08 acres on Strickland Rd to GC-CZ for auto repair and towing service
• Subdivision waiver requests for Poplar Run Phase VIII Subdivision
• Resolution to add The Landing at Cooper Fields Subdivision to state-maintained road system
• Budget amendments and capital project ordinance amendments for detention facility renovations and Northern Nash Field House

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners is holding a recessed meeting to gather public input on how to use opioid settlement funds. The agenda includes a presentation on the NC Opioid Settlement Memorandum of Agreement, followed by open discussion with audience members and next steps.

• Public input meeting on opioid settlement funds
• Presentation on NC Opioid Settlement MOA by Elizabeth Brewington of NCACC

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hear presentations on education programs, the 2024 property tax schedule of values, and an EMS follow-up. They will also vote on a change order for the Pet Connection Center, a well drilling contract, and a tornado debris reimbursement agreement, followed by a closed session.

• Approve final amending change order for Pet Connection Center, reducing contract by $18,930 to $2,499,092.69
• Award $146,800 contract to McCall Brothers, Inc. for well drilling and testing at NC 97 Industrial Park
• Approve $100,000 reimbursement agreement with NC Department of Public Safety for July 19 tornado debris removal
• Presentation on 2024 Schedule of Values for property tax review
• Presentations from Communities in Schools and Strategic Twin-Counties Education Partnership

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a conditional rezoning for an auto repair and towing service, a 37-lot subdivision sketch plan, and a 10-lot subdivision sketch plan with waiver requests. The board will also review delayed minutes, discuss public comment policy, and receive updates on recent Board of Commissioners actions, including a denied rezoning and an approved text amendment.

• Conditional Rezoning CZ-230901: 3.08 acres on Strickland Rd, Bailey, from A1 to GC-CZ for auto repair and towing
• Drakes Bay Subdivision: 37 residential lots on ~46 acres at south end of Drake Rd, Battleboro
• Poplar Run Phase VIII: 10 residential lots on ~146 acres on Nick Coley Rd, Whitakers, with waiver requests
• Update: CZ-230701 (Williams Grove Phase VII) denied; Text Amendment A-230801 (repeal cluster subdivision option) approved
• Appointment of new planning board member Steven R. 'Randy' Adcox

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a conditional rezoning for Williams Grove Phase VII and a UDO text amendment to repeal the cluster subdivision development option. They will also consider a road addition resolution, a fireworks permit, tax reports, a construction agreement for Miracle Park, budget amendments, and other routine items.

• Public hearing on conditional rezoning CZ-230701 for Williams Grove Phase VII, a 43-acre tract off Juniper Rd, Bailey, to revise the subdivision sketch plan and remove a road crossing over wetlands/stream buffer.
• Public hearing on UDO text amendment A-230801 to repeal the cluster subdivision development option, which allows smaller lots with 15% common area.
• Resolution to add Asheboro West Subdivision to the state maintained secondary road system.
• Approval of fireworks display permit.
• Nash County Miracle Park at Coopers Phase 2 construction agreement and grant project ordinance amendment.

The Board of Commissioners denied a conditional rezoning request for Williams Grove Phase VII and approved a text amendment to repeal the cluster subdivision development option. The Board also awarded a construction contract for the Miracle Park at Coopers Phase 2 project and approved several budget amendments.

• Denied Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-230701 for Williams Grove Phase VII
• Approved UDO Text Amendment Request A-230801 to repeal cluster subdivision development option
• Adopted Resolution for Addition to the State Maintained Secondary Road System for Asheboro West Subdivision
• Approved fireworks display permit for Kevin Wetzel dba Wetzel Pyrotechnics
• Approved tax refund requests for Elijah L. Daughtridge Jr & Peggy and Somerset Courts of Rocky Mount
• Approved revisions to the Nash County Employee Travel and Meal Policy
• Denied request to add Board of Commissioners members to the Employee Policy Committee (2-5)
• Awarded construction contract for Miracle Park at Coopers Phase 2 to BCS Contracting

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections is meeting to appoint precinct officials for 2023-25 and to pass resolutions for October and November Election Day meetings. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes, public comments, and a director's report.

• Appoint 2023-25 Precinct Officials
• October and November Election Day Meeting Resolutions

The board approved the majority of precinct official recommendations for the 2023-25 term. Specific appointments for Chief Judges in Bailey and Rocky Mount Hunter Hill were decided by vote. The board also set meeting times for upcoming Election Days.

• Approved July 25th meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Katie Harville as Chief Judge for Bailey (3-2)
• Denied appointment of Melanie Mager as Chief Judge for Bailey (2-3)
• Appointed Bonnie Whichard as Chief Judge for Rocky Mount Hunter Hill (3-2)
• Approved all other listed precinct official recommendations (unanimous)
• Set Election Day meeting times for Oct 10 and Nov 7 at 4 PM (unanimous)
• Changed Oct 9 meeting time to 3 PM (no objection)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will vote on three action items: an amended interlocal agreement with Spring Hope for park operations, a joint agreement with Nashville to build an industrial shell building, and a $49,441.62 change order for the detention facility project. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal and economic development discussions.

• Approve amended interlocal agreement for Spring Hope Community Park, shifting maintenance and capital costs to the town
• Approve interlocal agreement with Town of Nashville for construction of a shell building on Lot 3 of Nashville Business Center
• Approve Change Order 8 for Nash County Detention Facility, increasing contract by $49,441.62 to $18,401,097.67
• Closed session under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3) and (a)(4) for attorney consultation and economic development

The Board of Commissioners approved two interlocal agreements regarding the Spring Hope Community Park and the Nashville Shell Building. A change order for the Nash County Detention Facility additions and renovations was also approved.

• Approved Spring Hope Community Park Interlocal Agreement
• Approved Nash County and Town of Nashville Inter-local Agreement - Nashville Shell Building
• Approved Nash County Detention Facility Additions & Renovations Change Order

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will consider two main items: a conditional rezoning request (CZ-230701) to amend the Williams Grove Subdivision Phase VII sketch plan, removing a proposed stream/wetland crossing at Juniper Rd, and a text amendment (A-230801) to repeal the cluster subdivision development option. The board will also review delayed meeting minutes and receive an update on recent Board of Commissioners actions. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Conditional rezoning CZ-230701: 43 acres at north end of Juniper Rd, Bailey, to amend sketch plan, removing wetland/stream crossing; TRC recommends approval with cul-de-sac condition
• Text amendment A-230801: repeal cluster subdivision option in UDO Section 9-4.1(B), requiring standard lot sizes
• Update: CZ-230501 (Williams Grove connection removal) denied by commissioners; CZ-230701 tabled; CZ-230702 (wireless tower at 9942 Beaver Dam Rd, Middlesex) approved
• Approval of minutes from July 17, 2023, and delayed minutes from Dec 20, 2021 and Oct 17, 2022
• Review of public comment policy

The Planning Board unanimously recommended the repeal of the cluster subdivision development option to the Board of Commissioners. The Board also recommended approval of a rezoning request for the Williams Grove Subdivision, Phase VII, with specific development conditions.

• Recommended approval of Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-230701 for Williams Grove Subdivision, Phase VII (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Text Amendment Request A-230801 to repeal the cluster subdivision development option (Unanimous)
• Denied request for screening buffer (earthen berm, vegetation, and fence) for CZ-230701

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three conditional rezoning requests, including two related to the Williams Grove subdivision, and will decide whether to approve or deny them. The board will also hear updates from the sheriff's office, consider a civilian evidence investigator position, and discuss economic development projects and infrastructure contracts.

• Public hearing on CZ-230501: Williams Grove / Shallow Creek Trl rezoning to remove road connection, with Planning Board recommending denial
• Public hearing on CZ-230701: Williams Grove Phase 7 rezoning
• Public hearing on CZ-230702: 9942 Beaver Dam Rd rezoning
• Request to implement Civilian Evidence Investigator Positions
• Approval of franchise agreements with four medical transport companies

The Board of Commissioners denied a rezoning request for the Williams Grove subdivision and tabled another for further review. A request to rezone property at 9942 Beaver Dam Rd for a replacement wireless communications tower was approved.

• Approved minutes of July 10 and July 28, 2023 meetings
• Denied Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-230501 for Williams Grove / Shallow Creek Trl (Fred Belfield, Jr. voted no)
• Tabled Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-230701 for Williams Grove Phase 7
• Approved Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-230702 for a replacement wireless tower at 9942 Beaver Dam Rd

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections will meet on August 14, 2023, at the State Elections Conference in Concord, NC, to witness a demonstration of a recently certified voting system. The meeting is held pursuant to state law and is focused on observing the system, not on making decisions.

• Meeting at Embassy Suites Hotel, 5400 John Q. Hammons Dr NW, Concord, NC
• Demonstration of a voting system certified by the State Board of Elections
• Meeting held under N.C.G.S. 163-165.9(a)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting that consists almost entirely of a motion to enter closed session. The closed session will cover economic development, personnel, contract negotiation, and attorney-client privilege matters. No public action or discussion is listed on the agenda.

• Closed session on economic development
• Closed session on personnel matters
• Closed session on contract negotiation
• Closed session on attorney-client privilege matters

The Board passed a resolution opposing the location of a casino in Nash County unless approved by a local voter referendum. Additionally, the Board authorized the activation of a storm debris collection contract following a July 19 tornado.

• Approved resolution opposing casinos without a local voter referendum (Passed; Marvin C. Arrington voted 'no')
• Authorized activation of On-Call Services Contract with Crowder Gulf for tornado storm debris collection
• Authorized staff to prepare an interlocal agreement with the Town of Dortches for debris services and reimbursement

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections is meeting to discuss and plan for the upcoming October City of Rocky Mount and November municipal elections, including one-stop early voting plans and temporary voter transfers. They will also consider a polling place change for Spring Hope. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and a director's report.

• October City of Rocky Mount Elections (10/10/23) one-stop plan
• November Municipal Elections (11/07/23) one-stop plan
• Temporary transfer of voters for both elections
• Polling place change for Spring Hope

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 Cornelius H. Joyner to reduce front and rear building setbacks in the R-40 zoning district, allowing placement of a Class B single-wide manufactured home at 2649 Barnes Hill Church Rd, Nashville. The board will also consider approval of the June 26, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Variance V-230701: reduce front setback from 50' to 46' and rear setback from 30' to 26' for a manufactured home at 2649 Barnes Hill Church Rd
• Approval of minutes from June 26, 2023 regular meeting

The Board of Adjustment approved a request to reduce building setback requirements for a property at 2649 Barnes Hill Church Rd. This allows a replacement single-wide manufactured home to remain in its current location due to constraints from a new septic system.

• Approved minutes of the June 26, 2023 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Variance Request V-230701 to reduce front setback from 50' to 46' and rear setback from 30' to 26' (unanimous)

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections is meeting to swear in members, elect a secretary, and approve minutes from a prior meeting. The board will also review and approve the duties of the director and consider extending the filing period if necessary. Public comments and a director's report are also on the agenda.

• Swearing-in by Clerk of Court
• Elect Board Secretary
• Review/Approve Duties of Director
• Extend Filing, if necessary
• Approval of Minutes from February 27th Meeting

The Board of Elections swore in five members and elected Paige Wood as Board Secretary. The board approved the Director's duties and authorized a five-day extension for municipal candidate filing for any open seats.

• Elected Paige Wood as Board Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved February 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Duties of the Director (unanimous)
• Approved 5-day extension for municipal candidate filing for open seats (unanimous)

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider three conditional rezoning requests, including amendments to the Williams Grove subdivision plans and a rezoning for a wireless communications tower. The board will also elect officers, approve minutes, and receive an update on a previously approved rezoning.

• Conditional rezoning CZ-230501 to amend Williams Grove Subdivision sketch plan to remove Shallow Creek Trl connection to Stoney Hill Church Rd due to wetland
• Conditional rezoning CZ-230701 to amend Williams Grove Subdivision Phase 7 sketch plan to remove Juniper Rd connection and waive 1,200-foot cul-de-sac length limit
• Conditional rezoning CZ-230702 to rezone 2 acres at 9942 Beaver Dam Rd, Middlesex from R-40 to RC-CZ for a wireless communications tower
• Update: CZ-230601 to rezone 0.87 acre at 13660 Old Smithfield Rd, Bailey to A1-CZ for replacement of fire-damaged manufactured home was approved

The Board elected DeLeon Parker, Jr. as Chairman and Jimmy Glover as Vice-Chairman. The Board also reviewed a conditional rezoning request for the Williams Grove Subdivision to remove a road connection due to a wetland, though no final decision was recorded in the provided text.

• Elected DeLeon Parker, Jr. as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Jimmy Glover as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 19, 2022 and June 19, 2023 meetings (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional rezoning request (CZ-230601) to allow a replacement Class B manufactured home on a 0.87-acre lot at 13660 Old Smithfield Rd, Bailey, NC. The board will also consider franchise agreements with four medical transport companies, a highway safety resolution, a charging and fuel infrastructure grant, a housing rehabilitation loan pool, and a shell buildings financing resolution. The agenda includes routine items like tax reports, refunds, budget amendments, and board appointments.

• Public hearing on conditional rezoning CZ-230601 for 13660 Old Smithfield Rd (PIN 277400415536) from R-40 to A1-CZ
• Approval of franchise agreements with Eastern Medical Transport, METZ Medical Transport, Medex Medical Transport, and North State Medical Transport
• Resolution for North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program
• 2023 Charging and Fuel Infrastructure Grant: memo and letters of support
• Housing - Essential Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool (2023)

The Board approved a conditional rezoning request for a manufactured home replacement and authorized a letter of support for an electric vehicle charging station grant. Other actions included approving EMS franchise agreements and a housing rehabilitation loan pool.

• Approved Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-230601 for 13660 Old Smithfield Rd to A1-CZ
• Approved letter of support for 2023 Charging and Fuel Infrastructure Grant (6-1)
• Approved franchise agreements with Eastern, METZ, MedEx, and North State Medical Transport
• Approved North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program Resolution
• Approved Essential Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool (2023) policies and administration
• Adopted resolution for Shell Buildings Financing installment agreements
• Approved $20,000 budget amendment for Glover Park improvements
• Approved $3,112 budget amendment for JCPC 7th District Therapeutic Foster Care program

Nash County Board of Adjustment

The Nash County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests: one to reduce the side setback for a detached garage and another to reduce the rear setback for a church addition. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda includes only these quasi-judicial hearings and routine administrative items.

• Variance V-230601: reduce side setback from 15' to ~11' for detached garage at 6427 Venice Ct, Rocky Mount
• Variance V-230602: reduce rear setback from 30' to ~28' for church addition at 13184 NC Highway 98, Spring Hope
• Approval of minutes from May 22, 2023 regular meeting

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a property owner to reduce a side building setback to allow for a detached garage. The Board also approved the minutes from the May 22, 2023, meeting. A second variance request for a church addition was heard, though the provided record ends before the final vote.

• Approved Variance Request V-230601 to reduce side building setback from 15 feet to approximately 11 feet at 6427 Venice Ct (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the May 22, 2023 regular meeting (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the FY 2024 budget ordinance, which sets a $117.8 million General Fund and a total $134.6 million across all funds, with a property tax rate of 67 cents per $100 valuation. The board will also honor retiring Assistant County Manager Scott Rogers, approve high-speed internet agreements with CloudWyze, and amend several grant and capital project ordinances.

• FY 2024 Budget Ordinance: $117,778,300 General Fund; $134,587,602 total; tax rate $0.67 per $100
• High Speed Internet Agreements with CloudWyze (Phase 4a, 4b, Digital Literacy)
• COVID-19 Grant Project Ordinance Amendment
• Public Safety Radio Project Ordinance Closeout
• ARPA Grant Project Ordinance Amendment

The Board approved the recommended annual budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Other actions included approving high-speed internet agreements and several budget amendments related to grants and public services.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 Recommended Annual Budget
• Approved resolution honoring the public service of Assistant County Manager Scott Rogers
• Approved CloudWyze Broadband Services Agreements (Phase 4a and 4b) and Digital Literacy Course Cost Sharing Agreement 2023
• Approved COVID-19 Grant Project Ordinance Amendment with grant closeouts
• Approved Public Safety Radio Project Ordinance Closeout
• Approved American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Project Ordinance Amendment
• Approved Highspeed Internet Capital Project Ordinance Amendment
• Approved budget amendments for Aid to Public Libraries ($11,228), Parks and Recreation ($5,000), and Workers Compensation ($150,000)

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a conditional rezoning request for a 0.87-acre lot at 13660 Old Smithfield Rd, Bailey, to allow a manufactured home replacement, and to review a final plat for River Dew Subdivision Phase 2. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings, introduce a new member, and review the public comment policy.

• Conditional rezoning CZ-230601: 0.87-acre lot at 13660 Old Smithfield Rd from R-40 to A1-CZ for manufactured home replacement
• River Dew Subdivision Phase 2 final plat: request to revise approval condition to exempt maintenance items on Sportsman Rd not in initial NCDOT report
• Approval of minutes from August 15, 2022 and May 15, 2023 regular meetings
• Introduction of new Planning Board member Steve Williams
• Board member term expirations: Kevin Smith and Barbara Pulley terms end June 30, 2023

The Planning Board recommended approval of a rezoning request to allow a one-time replacement of a Class B manufactured home. The Board also approved minutes from two previous meetings. The meeting record ends during a discussion regarding a final plat request for the River Dew Subdivision.

• Approved minutes of August 15, 2022 and May 15, 2023 meetings (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-230601 for 13660 Old Smithfield Rd to A1-CZ (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the FY2023-2024 budget and on a proposed $6.2 million installment financing agreement to acquire and construct two industrial shell buildings for economic development. The board will also consider approving United Community Bank as the lender, a $132,000 state grant for urgent home repairs, tax refunds, and other routine items. A closed session is scheduled for attorney consultation and economic development discussions.

• Public hearing on FY2023-2024 budget
• Public hearing and resolution for $6,200,000 installment financing for two industrial shell buildings; lender selection: United Community Bank
• Tax refund request: $3,465.47 to Eric F. Legge for interest paid on Parcel 033627 due to county clerical error
• Adoption of budget ordinance for 2023 Urgent Repair Program: $132,000 state grant plus $5,000 local match
• Monthly tax report and Board of Equalization and Review hearing

The Board approved the minutes from the May 8, 2023 recessed/joint meeting and the May 22, 2023 regular meeting. The County Manager provided a summary of the proposed FY2023-2024 budget and requested a public hearing on the Recommended FY2024 Nash County Budget.

• Approved May 8, 2023 recessed/joint meeting minutes
• Approved May 22, 2023 regular meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a change order for additions and renovations at the Nash County Detention Facility. The Board also received presentations regarding the Citizens' Academy, UNC Health Nash, and stream debris removal projects.

• Approved minutes of May 1, 2023 regular meeting
• Approved Nash County Detention Facility Additions & Renovations change order

Nash County Board of Adjustment

The Nash County Board of Adjustment will hold two quasi-judicial public hearings on variance requests. One seeks to reduce the rear setback from 30 to 18 feet for a new home at 10779 NC Highway 33, Whitakers. The other seeks to reduce the side setback from 15 to 8 feet for a garage addition at 11504 W Old Spring Hope Rd, Spring Hope. The board will also elect officers and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Variance V-230501: reduce rear setback from 30' to 18' for new dwelling at 10779 NC Highway 33, Whitakers
• Variance V-230502: reduce side setback from 15' to 8' for garage addition at 11504 W Old Spring Hope Rd, Spring Hope
• Election of Board Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2023-2024
• Approval of minutes from January 23, 2023 regular meeting

The Board unanimously elected its officers for the 2023-2024 term and approved the January 23, 2023 meeting minutes. A public hearing was held regarding a request to reduce a rear building setback for a new home in Whitakers, though the provided text ends before a final decision was recorded.

• Elected Chairman Dennis Cobb and Vice-Chairman Brandon Moore for 2023-2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved January 23, 2023 regular meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for Variance Request V-230501 and V-230502 (Unanimous)

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a conditional rezoning request for the Williams Grove Subdivision, which seeks to remove a road connection and waive the cul-de-sac length limit. The board will also review delayed minutes, discuss the public comment policy, and receive updates on recent Board of Commissioners actions and board member appointments.

• Conditional Rezoning CZ-230501: Williams Grove Subdivision - remove Shallow Creek Trl connection to Stoney Hill Church Rd, waive 1,200-ft cul-de-sac limit
• Update: CZ-230401 for private campground/RV park on Millie Field Ln was DENIED by Board of Commissioners
• Board member term expirations: Kevin Smith and Barbara Pulley terms end June 30, 2023; Kim Moore reappointed; new member to fill Philip Brannan's seat
• Approval of minutes from July 18, 2022 and April 17, 2023 meetings; delayed minutes from 2021-2022 meetings

The Board tabled a request to amend the Williams Grove Subdivision sketch plan and waive cul-de-sac length limits pending more information. The Board also approved meeting minutes from July 2022 and April 2023.

• Approved minutes of July 18, 2022 and April 17, 2023 meetings (Unanimous)
• Tabled Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-230501 and cul-de-sac length waiver for Williams Grove Subdivision (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners is holding a joint recessed meeting with the Board of Education and Nash Community College. The agenda includes budget presentations from both the college and the school board, followed by discussion and any action items.

• Budget presentation by Nash Community College
• Budget presentation by Nash County Board of Education
• Discussion and other concerns for each body
• Any action items

The Nash County Board of Commissioners held a joint meeting with the Nash County Public Schools Board of Education. Presentations were given by Nash Community College and Nash County Public Schools on their respective budget requests for fiscal year 2023-2024. No votes or substantive decisions were taken; the meeting adjourned on a motion.

• No decisions were made; meeting was informational only

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a conditional rezoning request to allow a private campground/RV park on a 1.15-acre site off Millie Field Ln near W Tarboro Rd in Rocky Mount. Staff and the Planning Board recommend denial, citing inconsistency with the land use plan and concerns about spot zoning. The board will also consider economic development funds for the I-95/Hwy 97 shell building, an audit contract, and other routine items.

• Public hearing on conditional rezoning CZ-230401 for private campground/RV park (recommended denial)
• Public hearing and approval of economic development funds for I 95 Hwy 97 Shell Building
• FY2022-2023 audit contract
• Capital project ordinance for NC 97 Industrial Park Shell Building #1
• Resolution to designate May as Older Americans Month

The Board of Commissioners denied a rezoning request for a private campground and RV park, citing inconsistency with the 2022 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Other key actions included approving the construction of a 100,000 sq. ft. shell building and authorizing a $53,500 audit contract.

• Denied Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-230401 for a private campground/RV park
• Approved allocation of Economic Development funds for a 100,000 sq. ft. Shell Building at I-95 Hwy. 97
• Approved $53,500 audit contract with Thompson, Price, Scott Adams & Co., P.A. for FY2022-2023
• Approved one-year extension for East Nash PV Solar Farm Conditional Use Permit (CU-200101)
• Appointed Robert Covington as Chair of the Nash County Economic Development Alliance
• Approved $4,000,000 fund balance appropriation for NC 97 Industrial Park Shell Building Project
• Adopted resolution designating May as Older Americans Month
• Approved updates to the Nash County Reserve Fund Policy

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes from the previous regular meeting, followed by a motion to enter closed session to discuss matters of attorney-client privilege. No other business is scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from the April 3, 2023 regular meeting
• Motion to enter closed session for attorney-client privilege matters

The Board approved the minutes from the April 3, 2023 regular meeting. The Board entered a closed session to consult with an attorney to preserve attorney-client privilege. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved April 3, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Entered closed session for attorney consultation

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will consider a conditional rezoning request for a private campground/RV park on Millie Field Ln and a sketch plan for a 12-lot residential subdivision on Old US Highway 64. The board will also approve delayed minutes, introduce a new senior planner, and review the public comment policy. Updates on previously approved rezonings and board member term expirations will be discussed.

• Conditional rezoning CZ-230401: 1.15 acres on Millie Field Ln, Rocky Mount, from R-20 to A1-CZ for private campground/RV park
• Hidden Oaks Subdivision sketch plan: 12 residential cluster lots on 15.36 acres, south side of Old US Highway 64, Spring Hope
• Approval of delayed minutes from Dec 2021, Jul 2022, Aug 2022, Sep 2022, Oct 2022 meetings
• Introduction of new Senior Planner Aaron Chalker
• Board member term expirations: Kevin Smith ineligible, Barbara Pulley and Kim Moore eligible for reappointment

The Planning Board recommended denying a rezoning request for a private campground/RV park on Millie Field Ln. The Board approved a sketch plan for the Hidden Oaks residential subdivision in Spring Hope. Minutes from the March 20, 2023 meeting were also approved.

• Recommended denial of Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-230401 for a private campground/RV park (Unanimous)
• Approved Hidden Oaks Subdivision sketch plan for 12 residential cluster lots (Unanimous)
• Approved March 20, 2023 regular meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two conditional rezoning requests: one for a 13-lot residential subdivision (Harris Farms) and another for a solar farm (Skylight Solar, LLC). The board will also hear the Trillium Health Resources annual report, consider a resolution supporting 911 telecommunicators, and review several contracts and budget amendments. A closed session is scheduled for legal and economic development discussions.

• Public hearing on CZ-230301: rezone 14.33 acres on Squirrel Den Rd, Bailey, to RA-30-CZ for 13-lot Harris Farms Subdivision
• Public hearing on CZ-230302: rezone ~858 acres on Taylors Gin Rd, Castalia, for Skylight Solar, LLC
• Resolution in support of Emergency 911 Telecommunicators
• Engineering services contract amendment for Central Nash Water Sewer District water supply wells
• Nash County Detention Facility Additions & Renovations change order

The Board approved conditional rezoning requests for the Harris Farms Subdivision and a Skylight Solar, LLC photovoltaic facility. Other actions included approving budget amendments, facility contracts, and several board appointments.

• Approved Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-230301 for Harris Farms Subdivision (RA-30-CZ)
• Approved Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-230302 for Skylight Solar, LLC (A1-CZ)
• Approved Engineering Services Contract Amendment for Central Nash Water Sewer District Water Supply Wells
• Approved Nash County Detention Facility Additions & Renovations Change Order
• Approved five budget amendments, including $275,000 for courthouse masonry repair
• Approved request for eight new positions in the Department of Social Services
• Approved resolution declaring real property at 406 Beal Street as surplus property
• Tabled resolution for reclassification of Emergency 911 Telecommunicator

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a recessed budget work session to review position and capital requests for the FY2024 budget. No formal votes or decisions were recorded regarding the requests presented.

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a three-year audit contract with Thompson, Price, Scott and Adams & Co. The meeting primarily served as a budget work session featuring presentations on debt capacity, reserve policy, capital projects, and FY2024 department requests.

• Approved three-year audit contract with Thompson, Price, Scott and Adams & Co.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners met for a special called meeting. The Board entered and then adjourned a closed session to consult with an attorney regarding attorney-client privilege. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved motion to enter closed session per NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3)
• Approved motion to adjourn closed session

Nash County Planning Board

The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval for two conditional rezoning requests. One allows for a 15-lot residential subdivision in Bailey, and the other allows for a 78.3-megawatt solar farm in Castalia.

• Recommended approval of CZ-230301 to rezone 14.33 acres on Squirrel Den Rd to RA-30-CZ for Harris Farms subdivision (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of CZ-230302 to rezone ~858 acres on Taylors Gin Rd to A1-CZ for a photovoltaic solar farm (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the February 20, 2023 regular meeting (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners met for the annual Legislative Dinner. The Board approved waiving pet adoption fees for an event hosted by Nash Community College Veterinary Medical Technology students.

• Approved waiving pet adoption fees for the March 28 event at Nash Community College

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a conditional rezoning request for a photography studio and a text amendment for off-site wastewater system requirements. Officials also authorized an engineering contract for Northern Nash Phase 2 Water System Improvements and approved nine budget amendments. A salary increase for the Board of Education was ratified.

• Approved Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-230201 for a photography studio
• Approved UDO Text Amendment Request A-230201 for off-site wastewater system area requirements
• Approved Engineering Services Contract for Northern Nash Phase 2 Water System Improvements
• Approved nine budget amendments, including $368,737 for economic development inducements
• Ratified Nash County Board of Education salary increase from $500 to $800 per month
• Approved Middlesex Corporate Centre Phase 2 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
• Approved appointment of Brenda Stallings to the Tourism Development Authority
• Approved resolution naming the bridge over NC 58 at US 64 for Nick and Mayo Boddie

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a conditional rezoning request for a photography studio, a subdivision sketch plan for five new residential lots, and a text amendment to adjust wastewater system requirements. The board will also review delayed minutes and receive updates on recent Board of Commissioners actions.

• Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-230201: Rezone 4.66 acres at 12731 Edwards Rd, Spring Hope from GC-CU to GC-CZ for a photography studio in the former Willobe Lane Golf Course clubhouse.
• Subdivision Sketch Plan: Upgrade Pettiford Ln to a private road for five new residential lots on 6.62 acres north of N Old Franklin Rd, Spring Hope.
• UDO Text Amendment A-230201: Adjust minimum land area requirement for off-site wastewater systems serving an individual lot or principal structure.
• Update: Board of Commissioners tabled funeral home rezoning (CZ-221201) on S Halifax Rd, Rocky Mount; approved shared off-site wastewater text amendment (A-221201).
• Delayed minutes from five previous meetings (Dec 2021, Jul-Oct 2022) to be approved.

The Board recommended approval for a rezoning request to allow a photography studio at a former golf course and a text amendment for wastewater system requirements. It also approved a subdivision sketch plan for five new residential lots in Spring Hope.

• Approved minutes of the January 17, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-230201 for a photography studio at 12731 Edwards Rd (unanimous)
• Approved Property of Erich Zurdo Subdivision sketch plan for five residential lots on N Old Franklin Rd (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO Text Amendment Request A-230201 regarding off-site wastewater system land area requirements (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a conditional rezoning request for a funeral home on S Halifax Road and a UDO text amendment allowing off-site wastewater systems for multiple lots. They will also consider budget amendments, tax refunds, and other administrative items. The meeting includes a closed session for legal, economic development, and personnel matters.

• Public hearing on conditional rezoning CZ-221201 for Davis-Little Funeral Home, 3.94 acres on S Halifax Road, Rocky Mount, to GC-CZ
• Public hearing on UDO text amendment A-221201 to allow off-site wastewater systems for multiple lots, requested by developer Thomas White for Choplin Subdivision
• Approval of Community Services Block Grant for N.E.W. Community Action, Inc.
• 2024 Revaluation Project vendor update and monthly tax report
• Abandoned Manufactured Homes Project Ordinance and budget amendments

The Board approved a UDO text amendment allowing off-site wastewater systems to serve multiple lots. They also approved a Community Services Block Grant application and several budget amendments. A rezoning request for the Davis-Little Funeral Home was tabled until March 6, 2023.

• Approved UDO Text Amendment Request A-221201 for off-site wastewater systems (4-3)
• Tabled Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-221201 for Davis-Little Funeral Home
• Approved N.E.W. Community Action, Inc. Community Services Block Grant application
• Approved six budget amendments, including a $1,107,790 fund balance transfer for Middlesex Corporate Center
• Approved tax refunds for Abernathy Farms LLC and Three MR LTD Partnership
• Approved the 2021 Abandoned Manufactured Home Closeout Grant Project Ordinance
• Appointed Amy Alexander Sweem to the Nash County Agriculture Advisory Board
• Rescheduled the August 7, 2023 meeting to August 15, 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting with a single substantive item: a motion to enter closed session for personnel matters. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public decisions or discussions listed.

• Closed session for personnel matters

The Board of Commissioners met in a special called session to enter a closed session regarding an employee's qualifications and performance. No substantive actions or public decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter closed session to consider employee qualifications and performance
• Approved motion to adjourn closed session

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the donation of a patrol vehicle to Nash Community College and a surplus ambulance to Southern Nash High School. Several budget and engineering amendments for the Middlesex Corporate Centre were also approved. The Board held a closed session to discuss a personnel matter and an economic development project called Project Sprout.

• Approved donation of patrol vehicle and equipment to Nash Community College
• Approved donation of surplus ambulance to Southern Nash High School
• Approved Engineering Services Agreement Amendments 1 & 2 with The Wooten Company for Middlesex Corporate Centre Phase 2
• Approved Middlesex Corporate Centre Water/Sewer/Road (Phase 1) Grant Project Ordinance Amendment #5
• Approved Middlesex Corporate Centre (Phase 2) Grant Project Budget Ordinance Amendment

Nash County Board of Adjustment

The Nash County Board of Adjustment will hold two quasi-judicial public hearings on variance requests. The first seeks to reduce the front setback for a home addition on Bend of the River Rd, and the second to reduce the minimum lot area on Sarah Ruppert Rd to correct a driveway encroachment. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Variance V-230101: reduce 50-ft front setback for home addition at 6565 Bend of the River Rd, Rocky Mount
• Variance V-230102: reduce minimum lot area from 40,000 to 30,000 sq ft at 1665 Sarah Ruppert Rd, Nashville
• Approval of minutes from November 2, 2022 recessed meeting

The Board of Adjustment approved two variance requests to allow for a home addition and a property line correction. Both requests were passed unanimously following quasi-judicial public hearings.

• Approved Variance Request V-230101 to reduce front building setback for a home addition at 6565 Bend of the River Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved Variance Request V-230102 to reduce minimum lot area from 40,000 to 30,000 square feet at 1665 Sarah Ruppert Rd to correct a driveway encroachment (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the November 2, 2022 recessed meeting (Unanimous)

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, two UDO text amendments (one on off-site wastewater systems, one to eliminate cluster subdivisions), and approve delayed minutes. The board will also receive updates on recent Board of Commissioners actions, including approvals of several 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 systems
• UDO text amendment A-221202: eliminate cluster development subdivision option
• Approval of minutes from Nov 15, 2021 and Dec 19, 2022 meetings
• Update: Board of Commissioners approved CZ-221001 (explosives storage), CZ-221002 (health center), Z-221001, Z-221002, and 2022 Land Use Plan

The Board recommended approval for a funeral home rezoning and a text amendment for off-site wastewater systems. A proposal to eliminate cluster development subdivisions was tabled for further research on conservation subdivisions.

• Recommended approval of CZ-221201 to rezone 3.94 acres on S Halifax Rd for a funeral home (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO Text Amendment A-221201 to allow off-site wastewater systems for multiple residential lots (Unanimous)
• Tabled UDO Text Amendment A-221202 regarding the elimination of cluster development subdivisions (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 15, 2021 and December 19, 2022 meetings (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This is a recessed meeting of the Nash County Board of Commissioners. The agenda consists of a tour of county business and industrial properties, followed by other business and adjournment. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.

• Tour of Nash County business and industrial properties

The Board of Commissioners met for a tour of Nash County Business and Industrial Properties. No substantive decisions were made. The meeting was adjourned due to a lack of a quorum.

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on naming a private access easement off Driver Rd in Zebulon, with options Semper Fi Lane or Patriot Lane. They will also consider a change order for the detention facility additions and renovations, pay grade adjustments for EMS due to shift changes, and other routine items like tax reports, budget amendments, and employee awards.

• Public hearing on road naming: Semper Fi Lane or Patriot Lane for easement off Driver Rd, Zebulon
• Change order for Nash County Detention Facility Additions & Renovations
• Pay grade adjustments for EMS to accommodate 24/72 & 12-hour shift change
• FY 23 Glover Park Improvement Projects
• Budget amendments

The Board of Commissioners approved the naming of a private access easement as Semper Fi Lane and adopted a new Personal Time Off (PTO) policy for employees. They also authorized pay grade adjustments for EMS personnel to accommodate a shift change and approved several budget amendments.

• Approved naming of private access easement as Semper Fi Lane
• Approved adding Long Branch Drive to State Maintained Secondary Road System
• Adopted Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy for employees
• Approved EMS pay grade adjustments for 24/72 & 12-hour shift change
• Approved Nash County Detention Facility Additions & Renovations Change Order
• Approved $14,245 fund balance appropriation for Glover Park Improvement Projects
• Approved six budget amendments including $48,700 for Building Security
• Appointed Dennis Evans to Town of Nashville Planning Board and Brian West to Board of Adjustment