Nash County public meetings in 2025

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections will hold a Candidate Challenge Hearing. The board will consider the challenge filed by Robert Cordell against Quentin Sumner for County Commissioner District 2. The agenda also includes standard items such as call to order, old business, and other business.

• Candidate challenge filed by Robert Cordell against Quentin Sumner for County Commissioner District #2

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will review its public comment policy and consider two conditional rezoning applications submitted by the C.T. Williams Corporation. CZ-251201 seeks to rezone 43.8 acres on W Hornes Church Road, Bailey from R-40 to RA-30-CZ for 49 new residential lots. CZ-251202 seeks to rezone 71.75 acres on the north side of Strickland Road, Bailey from R-40 to RA-30-CZ for 76 new residential lots. The board will also receive updates on prior rezoning approvals and upcoming Unified Development Ordinance steering committee meetings.

• Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-251201: rezone 43.8 acres on W Hornes Church Rd, Bailey from R-40 to RA-30-CZ for 49 residential lots (applicant: C.T. Williams Corp.)
• Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-251202: rezone 71.75 acres on north side of Strickland Rd, Bailey from R-40 to RA-30-CZ for 76 residential lots (applicant: C.T. Williams Corp.)
• Review of Public Comment Policy
• Update: approval of Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-251101 for an 825‑acre Castalian Spring solar farm and General Rezoning Request Z-251101 for 407 acres on Red Oak Battleboro Rd
• Upcoming UDO Steering Committee meetings: Jan 28, 2026 and Mar 4, 2026

The Planning Board voted 5‑2 to approve Conditional Rezoning Request CZ‑251201, rezoning 43.8 acres to RA‑30‑CZ with specified development conditions. A motion was also made to recommend approval of Conditional Rezoning Request CZ‑251202 for 71.75 acres, but the minutes do not record the vote outcome. Both actions were taken after public comment and staff reports.

• Approved Conditional Rezoning CZ‑251201 (5‑2 vote)
• Motion to recommend approval of Conditional Rezoning CZ‑251202 (vote outcome not recorded)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the conditional rezoning request CZ-251101 for the Castalian Spring Solar Farm. They will also consider a general rezoning request Z-251101 for Red Oak Battleboro Road, a request to reclassify a sheriff’s lieutenant to a captain with an annual cost of $14,739, and a resolution to name a bridge after Deputy Jared Michael Allison with an estimated signage cost of $2,000. Additional agenda items include awarding farm lease contracts with bids ranging from $75 to $151.25 per acre.

• Public Hearing on Conditional Rezoning CZ-251101: Castalian Spring Solar Farm
• Public Hearing on General Rezoning Z-251101: Red Oak Battleboro Road
• Sheriff’s Office position reclass: Lieutenant to Captain – $14,739 annual cost
• Honorary Bridge Naming for Deputy Jared Michael Allison – $2,000 signage cost
• Farm lease awards: bids of $75/acre ($2,356.50 total) and $151.25/acre ($13,225.30 total)

The Board elected Marvin C. Arrington as Chairman and Freddy Howell as Vice Chair. They appointed Janice Evans as Clerk and the firm Mike Gaynor, Battle, Winslow, Scott & Wiley, PA as County Attorney. The Board also approved $500,000 for five additional school resource officers, reclassified a sheriff lieutenant to captain, and accepted farm lease bids for county-owned farmland.

• Elected Marvin C. Arrington as Chairman (4-3)
• Vice Chair nomination of Gwen Wilkins failed (3-4)
• Elected Freddy Howell as Vice Chair (4-3)
• Appointed Janice Evans as Clerk (approved)
• Appointed Mike Gaynor, Battle, Winslow, Scott & Wiley, PA as County Attorney (4-3)
• Approved $500,000 funding for five school resource officers (5-2)
• Reclassified one sheriff lieutenant to captain (approved)
• Accepted and awarded farm lease bids for county-owned farmland (approved)

Nash County Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to review the early voting plan for the 2026 Primary Elections. Members will also discuss the Sharpsburg polling place.

• Early Voting Plan for 2026 Primary Elections
• Discussion regarding Sharpsburg polling place
• Approval of minutes from November 14th Canvass and November 17th Tie Break meetings

Nash County Board of Adjustment

The Nash County Board of Adjustment will conduct quasi‑judicial public hearings on two variance applications. One request (V‑251101) seeks to reduce the front‑line building setback for an addition to a double‑wide manufactured home at 10896 Burgess Rd, Middlesex. The second request (V‑251102) seeks to reduce the side‑line building setback to allow an existing farm building at 8079‑A Stone Heritage Rd, Middlesex to be used as a detached residential accessory building.

• Variance V‑251101: reduce front property line setback for a proposed addition to a double‑wide manufactured home at 10896 Burgess Rd.
• Variance V‑251102: reduce side property line setback to permit an existing farm building at 8079‑A Stone Heritage Rd to serve as a detached residential accessory building.

The Board adopted the minutes of the Oct. 27, 2025 meeting and opened public hearings on two variance requests. It adopted the staff‑prepared findings of fact and supporting conclusions for Variance Request V‑251101 and then unanimously approved that variance, reducing the front property line setback from 50 ft to about 43 ft. The Board also adopted the findings of fact for Variance Request V‑251102.

• Adopted minutes of the Oct. 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on Variance Requests V‑251101 and V‑251102 (unanimous)
• Adopted findings of fact for V‑251101 (unanimous)
• Adopted supporting conclusions for V‑251101 (unanimous)
• Approved V‑251101 to reduce front setback to ~43 ft (unanimous)
• Adopted findings of fact for V‑251102 (unanimous)

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will review a conditional rezoning request (CZ-251101) to change 825 acres on the south side of W Castalia Rd, east side of Taylors Store Rd, and both sides of Red Rd from Agricultural to Agricultural Conditional Zone for a 50‑megawatt photovoltaic solar farm with a 20‑megawatt battery storage system. The board will also consider a general rezoning request (Z-251101) to rezone about 406.74 acres on the north side of Red Oak Battleboro Rd from Agricultural and R‑30 to single‑family residential (RA‑30). Additional items include a sketch plan for the Nash Meadows Subdivision (23 new residential lots on 50 acres) and updates on prior rezoning and subdivision waiver decisions.

• Conditional Rezoning CZ-251101: Castalian Spring Solar Farm – 825 acres, 50 MW PV + 20 MW battery
• General Rezoning Z-251101: Red Oak Battleboro Rd – 406.74 acres to RA‑30 (single‑family residential)
• Sketch Plan: Nash Meadows Subdivision – 23 residential lots on 50‑acre tract
• Subdivision Waiver Approval: Friday Cove Subdivision – 32 lots on 31.65 acres, waive 1,200‑ft cul‑de‑sac limit
• Update: Conditional Rezoning CZ-250903 for W. Hornes Church Road Subdivision (43.8 acres) was denied

The Planning Board approved the Nash Meadows Subdivision sketch plan, subject to required erosion, road, stormwater, and road‑name permits. It also recommended approval of Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-251101 to rezone 825 acres for the Castalian Spring solar farm and battery storage, with a list of development conditions. Both motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Nash Meadows Subdivision sketch plan (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Rezoning CZ-251101 for Castalian Spring solar farm (unanimous)

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections will meet to resolve a tie for the Town of Whitakers Commissioner position. The winner will be determined by lot.

• Determination of Town of Whitakers Commissioner winner by lot

Board of Commissioners

The Board will adopt a resolution recognizing the Nash County America 250 NC Committee and consider a resolution asking the North Carolina Department of Transportation to study left‑turn lanes at Old Carriage Road and Sunset Avenue. It will hold a public hearing on a conditional rezoning request (CZ-250903) to rezone 43.8 acres on W. Hornes Church Road for a 46‑lot residential subdivision. Additional items include approval of an Axon taser purchase contract, FY2026 ambulance franchise agreements, and other budget and grant matters.

• Resolution recognizing Nash County America 250 NC Committee
• Resolution requesting NCDOT investigate left‑turn lanes at Old Carriage Road & Sunset Ave.
• Public hearing on Conditional Rezoning CZ-250903 for W. Hornes Church Road Subdivision (46 lots, 43.8 acres)
• Axon taser purchase contract approval – sole source
• FY2026 ambulance franchise agreements

The Nash County Board of Commissioners denied Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-250903 for the W. Hornes Church Road Subdivision, adopting a statement of plan consistency and reasonableness. The Board also approved a resolution recognizing the America 250 North Carolina Committee, a resolution asking NCDOT to study left‑turn options at Old Carriage Road and Sunset Ave, a waiver for the Friday Cove Subdivision cul‑de‑sac length limit, ambulance franchise agreements with four providers, and a sole‑source Axon Taser purchase contract. The FY2026 funding formula for Braswell Memorial Public Library was tabled until the December 8 meeting.

• Denied Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-250903 (Gwen Wilkins voted no)
• Approved resolution recognizing the America 250 North Carolina Committee
• Adopted resolution requesting NCDOT investigate left‑turn options at Old Carriage Road and Sunset Ave
• Approved waiver of standard maximum cul‑de‑sac length for Friday Cove Subdivision (Fred Belfield, Jr. voted no)
• Tabled FY2026 Funding Formula for Braswell Memorial Public Library agenda item
• Approved ambulance franchise agreements with Medex Transport, Eastern Medical Transport, Metz Medical Transport, and Mid‑West Medical Transport (DBA North State Medical Transport)
• Approved sole‑source Axon Taser purchase contract and 5‑year payment term
• Adopted resolution setting Sheriff salary

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners and the Nash County Board of Education are holding a joint meeting. The session features a presentation from Superintendent Dr. Steven Ellis regarding Nash County Public Schools.

• Nash County Public Schools Joint Meeting Presentation by Superintendent Dr. Steven Ellis

The Nash County Board of Commissioners held a recessed joint meeting with the Nash County Public Schools Board of Education on October 28, 2025. Chairman J. Wayne Outlaw led the opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. The board then voted to adjourn the meeting. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.

• Meeting adjourned (motion passed)

Nash County Board of Adjustment

The Nash County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider a setback variance for a manufactured home and a time extension for a temporary residence. The board will also review delayed meeting minutes from 2024 and 2025.

• Variance Request V-251001: Reduce front property line minimum building setback for a home at 4631 John Wadford Ln, Whitakers
• Special Use Permit S-241101 Extension: Allow temporary construction/repair residence at 4087 Batchelor Rd, Nashville to remain for up to one additional year

The Board unanimously adopted the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted the findings of fact and supporting conclusions for Variance Request V-251001 and then approved the variance, reducing the required front‑property line setback from 50 feet to about 20 feet. The Board also adopted the findings of fact for a Special Use Permit S‑241101 extension request.

• Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted findings of fact for Variance Request V-251001 (unanimous)
• Adopted supporting conclusions for Variance Request V-251001 (unanimous)
• Approved Variance Request V-251001 to reduce setback to ~20 ft (unanimous)
• Adopted findings of fact for Special Use Permit S-241101 extension request (unanimous)

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will review a rezoning request for a 43.8-acre residential development and a sketch plan for a 32-lot subdivision. The board will also receive updates on recent Board of Commissioners decisions regarding other residential projects.

• Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-250903: 43.8 acres on W. Hornes Church Road, Bailey, from R-40 to RA-30-CZ for 46 residential lots
• Sketch Plan: Friday Cove Subdivision on 31.65 acres on Friday Rd, Sims, for 32 residential lots including a cul-de-sac length waiver request
• Report on CZ-250901: 152 acres on Wildlife Rd, Castalia, for 122 lots (DENIED by Commissioners)
• Report on CZ-250102: 110 acres on Old Lewis School Rd, Middlesex, for 90 lots (APPROVED by Commissioners)

The board approved the minutes from the August 19 and September 15 meetings. It recommended approval of Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-250903 for the W. Hornes Church Road subdivision, with required sketch‑plan revisions and development conditions. It also recommended approval of the Friday Cove Subdivision sketch plan and a waiver of the standard 1,200‑foot cul‑de‑sac length limit, pending further approvals.

• Approved August 19 and September 15 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-250903 for W. Hornes Church Rd subdivision, subject to sketch‑plan revisions and development conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Friday Cove Subdivision sketch plan and waiver of 1,200‑ft cul‑de‑sac limit, subject to development notes and pending Commissioners’ approval (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a conditional rezoning request for a 151.61-acre subdivision on Wildlife Road and consider contracts for ambulance services, waterline extensions, and a veterans support resolution.

• Public hearing on Conditional Rezoning CZ-250901: Wildlife Road Subdivision
• Public hearing on Conditional Rezoning CZ-250102: Old Lewis School Road Subdivision
• FY2026 Ambulance Franchise Agreements
• Nash County Resolution to Participate in Operation Green Light
• Edwards Road Waterline Extension

The Board approved the September 8 and September 22 meeting minutes. It adopted a resolution to participate in Operation Green Light in support of veterans. After a public hearing, the motion to approve Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-250901 was defeated, with three commissioners voting yes and four voting no.

• Approved September 8 and September 22 meeting minutes (motion by Gwen Wilkins, seconded by Marvin C. Arrington)
• Adopted Operation Green Light veteran support resolution (motion by Gwen Wilkins, seconded by Fred Belfield, Jr.)
• Held and adjourned public hearing on rezoning request CZ-250901 (motion by Gwen Wilkins, seconded by Fred Belfield, Jr.)
• Rezoning request CZ-250901 denied (vote 3-4; yes: Marvin C. Arrington, Robbie B. Davis, Gwen Wilkins; no: Fred Belfield, Jr., Freddy Howell, Sue Leggett, J. Wayne Outlaw)

Nash County Board of Adjustment

The Nash County Board of Adjustment will hold a quasi‑judicial public hearing on Variance Request V‑250901, which seeks to lower the minimum building setback for a detached garage at 1639 Barnes Hill Church Rd. The board will also consider approval of delayed meeting minutes from September 23, 2024; May 27, 2025; and August 25, 2025. Additionally, the board will discuss a new mandatory direct deposit policy and form.

• Variance Request V‑250901: reduce standard minimum building setback for a detached garage at 1639 Barnes Hill Church Rd
• Approval of delayed minutes for September 23, 2024; May 27, 2025; and August 25, 2025 regular meetings
• Adoption of a new mandatory direct deposit policy and accompanying form

The Board held a quasi‑judicial public hearing on Variance Request V‑250901 for a detached garage at 1639 Barnes Hill Church Rd. The Board unanimously approved the variance, reducing the side setback to approximately 12 feet and the rear setback to approximately 15 feet, subject to a Compliance Permit from the Environmental Health Division. The meeting also adopted the August 25, 2025 minutes and formally closed the hearing.

• Adopted minutes of the August 25, 2025 meeting (unanimously carried)
• Opened public hearing on Variance Request V‑250901 (unanimously carried)
• Adopted findings of fact for V‑250901 (unanimously carried)
• Adopted supporting conclusions for V‑250901 (unanimously carried)
• Approved Variance Request V‑250901 to reduce setbacks, with permit condition (unanimously carried)
• Closed public hearing on Variance Request V‑250901 (unanimously carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to support the formation of a Statewide Flash Flood Action Committee following a flash flood tragedy in Spring Hope. The meeting also includes updates on farmland preservation, human resources policies, and Community Development Block Grant funding.

• Presentation on flash flooding and request for resolution of support
• Nash County Farmland Preservation Program Proposal
• Update on Human Resources Personnel Policy: Recruitment and Selection
• Community Development Block Grant and Neighborhood Revitalization Grant updates
• Outside Agency Funding Policy update

The board approved several items, including the Farmland Preservation Program and a resolution supporting a statewide flash‑flood committee. It adopted new criminal‑history background‑check requirements for employees who work with children, effective Oct. 1, 2025. Additional approvals covered community‑development block grant resolutions, an amended outside‑agency funding policy, and a local match for the EDA disaster supplemental fund. The meeting also entered a closed session to discuss attorney‑client privileged matters.

• Approved Nash County Farmland Preservation Program proposal (motion by Freddy Howell, seconded by Fred Belfield, Jr.)
• Approved resolution endorsing the Statewide Flash Flood Action Committee (motion by Robbie B. Davis, seconded by Gwen Wilkins)
• Approved implementation of new criminal background‑check requirements for employees working with children (motion by Robbie B. Davis, seconded by Freddy Howell)
• Approved Community Development Block Grant authorizing resolutions (motion by Gwen Wilkins, seconded by Fred Belfield, Jr.)
• Approved CDBG‑NR 25 Housing Selection Committee bylaws (motion by Gwen Wilkins, seconded by Robbie B. Davis)
• Approved amended Outside Agency Funding Policy (motion by Gwen Wilkins, seconded by Robbie B. Davis; Marvin C. Arrington voted no)
• Approved local match for the Economic Development Administration Disaster Supplemental Fund (motion by Robbie B. Davis, seconded by Freddy Howell)
• Approved closed session to consult attorney on economic development and personnel matters (motion by Gwen Wilkins, seconded by Marvin C. Arrington)

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will review a conditional rezoning request to rezone 152 acres on Wildlife Road to allow a 122-lot subdivision. The applicant has revised the proposal to include public water service and a conservation easement. The Board will also approve meeting minutes and discuss a public comment policy.

• Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-250901: Wildlife Road Subdivision (152 acres, 122 lots)
• Sketch Plan: Hope Meadows Subdivision (30 lots)
• Approval of Meeting Minutes (July 21, Aug 18, Aug 19)
• Review of Public Comment Policy
• UDO Update Steering Committee Appointees

The Planning Board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. It voted 5‑1 to recommend approval of Conditional Rezoning Request CZ‑250901 for the Wildlife Road Subdivision, adding eight specific development conditions. The board also unanimously approved the Hope Meadows Subdivision sketch plan with required development notes. Appointments were made to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update Steering Committee.

• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Rezoning CZ‑250901 for Wildlife Road Subdivision, subject to eight conditions (5‑1)
• Approved Hope Meadows Subdivision sketch plan, subject to four development notes (unanimous)
• Appointed Marvin C. Arrington, Sue Leggett, and Robbie B. Davis to UDO Update Steering Committee
• Appointed Chairman Parker, Chris Sandifer, and Ethan Vester to UDO Update Steering Committee

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections will discuss a temporary transfer of voters for the Red Oak Election from the Oak Level Precinct. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, old business, other business, and adjournment.

• Temporary transfer of voters for Red Oak Election from Oak Level Precinct

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss economic development, grant applications, and zoning amendments. Key items include a resolution for a building reuse project and public hearings on flood maps and road naming.

• Project Emerald City: Resolution for NC Department of Commerce funding for a $5.9 million building expansion and 30 new jobs
• Public hearing on UDO Text Amendment Request A-250801 regarding revised FEMA flood maps
• Public hearing on road name assignment request for Leggett Way
• Public hearing on Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Revitalization Grant application
• Engineering services agreement with Mack Gay & Associates

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved UDO Text Amendment Request A-250801, adopting revised FEMA Flood Insurance Study maps effective September 19, 2025. The Board also adopted the Building Reuse Program resolution for Project Emerald City, assigned the new road name Leggett Way, and approved an engineering services agreement for the Dortches Sewer System Rehabilitation Project. Additional approvals included several budget amendments, the NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Accessible Parks Project agreement, and a tax refund for Parcel #037829.

• Approved UDO Text Amendment Request A-250801 (revised FEMA flood maps) – motion passed
• Adopted Building Reuse Program resolution for Project Emerald City – motion passed
• Approved assignment of new road name Leggett Way – motion passed
• Approved Engineering Services Agreement with Mack Gay & Associates for Dortches Sewer System Rehabilitation – motion passed
• Approved NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Accessible Parks Project agreement – motion passed
• Approved multiple County Capital Project Fund budget amendments (8 items) – motion passed
• Approved tax refund of $101.19 to Ms. Latoya Conwell for Parcel #037829 – motion passed
• Approved award of service weapon to retired Sergeant Stan Ricks – motion passed

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is convening for a special call meeting. The primary purpose of the session is to enter a closed session to discuss an employee's qualifications and performance.

• Closed session regarding employee qualifications and performance per NCGS 143-318.11(a)(6)

The Board voted to go into a closed session to discuss personnel matters. After the discussion, the Board voted to adjourn the closed session. The Board then voted to adjourn the meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Entered closed session to consider personnel matters (passed, Robbie B. Davis voted no)
• Adjourned closed session (passed)
• Adjourned meeting (passed)

Nash County Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a continued quasi-judicial public hearing regarding a special use permit request for a rural family occupation. The request involves the development of Gas Pro, LLC on two adjacent lots in Bailey.

• Special Use Permit Request S-250601 for Gas Pro, LLC at 11011 Pace Rd and 5105-A Chris Rd, Bailey

The Board adopted the minutes of the July 28, 2025 regular meeting by a unanimous vote. The Board accepted the revised staff report for Special Use Permit Request S-250601 into the record. A motion to adopt the Findings of Fact for that permit was offered and seconded, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome.

• Adopted July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted revised staff report for Special Use Permit S-250601 into record (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adopt Findings of Fact for Special Use Permit S-250601 offered and seconded (outcome not recorded)

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Board of Commissioners and Planning Board will hold a joint meeting to begin a discussion on updating the county’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The session includes a grant approval and a review of what is working well, areas for improvement, and next steps in the UDO update process.

• Grant approval for Nash County Unified WithersRavenel Senior Planner Adam Culpepper
• Development Ordinance Update Kick-Off discussion

The Planning Board appointed Mr. Williams as Acting Chairman to adjourn the meeting. The Board of Commissioners approved a revised Governor’s Highway Safety Program grant resolution, raising the grant amount from $25,000 to $26,500. Both bodies then adjourned their respective meetings unanimously.

• Appointed Mr. Williams as Acting Chairman of the Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved revised GHSP grant resolution increasing amount to $26,500 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the Nash County Planning Board meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the Nash County Board of Commissioners meeting (unanimous)

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections will meet to conduct regular business and review the Director's report. The primary action item is the appointment of precinct officials for the 2025-26 term.

• Appointment of 2025-26 Precinct Officials

The board unanimously approved the revised list of 2025‑26 precinct chief judges and judges recommended by Director John M. Kearney. It also unanimously approved a temporary transfer of 115 voters from Oak Level Precinct for the Red Oak election. The minutes from the August 5 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved August 5 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of 2025‑26 precinct officials (unanimous)
• Approved temporary transfer of 115 voters for Red Oak election (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners and Planning Board are holding a recessed meeting to kick off an update to the Unified Development Ordinance. The session focuses on identifying areas for improvement and defining the role of the steering committee.

• Governor's Highway Safety grant approval
• Unified Development Ordinance update kick-off discussion

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved the corrected Governor's Highway Safety Program grant resolution, confirming the grant amount of $26,500. The meeting then adjourned. No other formal actions were taken on the Unified Development Ordinance project.

• Approved Governor's Highway Safety Program grant resolution ($26,500)
• Adjourned the recessed meeting

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will review and vote on a text amendment to adopt revised FEMA Flood Insurance Study reports and map panels for northern Nash County along the Warren and Halifax County lines. The change is required to maintain participation in the National Flood Insurance Program, which affects residents' flood insurance options and disaster assistance eligibility.

• UDO Text Amendment Request A-250801: Adopt revised FEMA Flood Insurance Study report and four revised Flood Insurance Rate Map panels for northern Nash County
• Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-250701 (Old Lewis School Rd, Middlesex) postponed
• Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-250702 (Strickland Rd, Bailey) denied
• UDO Text Amendment Request A-250701: Remove rural family occupation evaluation requirement approved
• Subdivision waiver for Taylors Store Road Subdivision (Hollister) approved

The Planning Board approved UDO Text Amendment Request A-250801 to adopt a revised FEMA Flood Insurance Study and four updated flood map panels, with the motion carried unanimously. It also approved UDO Text Amendment Request A-250701 and a subdivision waiver for the Taylors Store Road project, while denying rezoning request CZ-250702 and postponing rezoning request CZ-250701 at the applicant's request. No public comments were received during the meeting.

• Approved UDO Text Amendment Request A-250801 to adopt revised FEMA flood study and maps (unanimous)
• Approved UDO Text Amendment Request A-250701 to remove rural family occupation evaluation requirement
• Approved Subdivision Waiver Request for Taylors Store Road Subdivision
• Denied Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-250702 for Strickland Rd subdivision
• Postponed Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-250701 for Old Lewis School Rd subdivision

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections panel will hold public hearings to review three challenges against Shaunte McFarland, the candidate for Mayor of Sharpsburg. Each challenge will be presented, followed by McFarland’s response and a panel discussion before a decision is made.

• Candidate Challenge by David Pride against Shaunte McFarland
• Candidate Challenge by Jacqueline Lauterbach against Shaunte McFarland
• Candidate Challenge by Loretta Woodard against Shaunte McFarland

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners recessed its August 12 meeting after a joint session with local fire/rescue leaders and a presentation from Johnston County Emergency Services. No formal decisions were listed; the next meeting is scheduled for August 19 at 4:00 PM in the EOC to begin Unified Development Ordinance discussions.

The Board voted to recess the current meeting and reconvene on August 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the Emergency Operations Center. The next session will be a joint meeting with the Nash County Planning Board to launch the Unified Development Ordinance Update project. The motion was made by Commissioner Fred Belfield, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Robbie B. Davis, and was adopted.

• Recessed meeting until Aug 19, 2025, 4:00 PM (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding a conditional rezoning request for Williams Run Section 2 Subdivision and a UDO text amendment for rural family occupations. The meeting also includes discussions on several county building renovation projects and budget amendments.

• Public Hearing: Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-250702 (Williams Run Section 2 Subdivision)
• Public Hearing: UDO Text Amendment Request A-250701 (Rural Family Occupations)
• Resolution for 2025 Installment Financing Agreement
• Nash County Courthouse Renovation Project
• Administration Building and DSS Annex Roof Replacement Project

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved an $11,765,000 installment financing agreement for various capital projects and adopted several resolutions honoring public service and local journalism. The board denied a conditional rezoning request for Old Lewis School Road, approved a UDO text amendment and a subdivision waiver, and approved a highway safety grant, an electronic timekeeping contract, and a regional hazard mitigation plan.

• Approved $11,765,000 installment financing agreement (no vote tally provided)
• Denied Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-250702 (no vote tally provided)
• Approved UDO Text Amendment Request A-250701 (Gwen Wilkins voted no)
• Approved Subdivision Waiver for Taylors Store Road (Yes: Arrington, Belfield, Davis, Outlaw; No: Howell, Leggett, Wilkins)
• Approved Governor’s Highway Safety Patrol Grant (no vote tally provided)
• Approved contract with UKG for electronic timekeeping solutions (no vote tally provided)
• Adopted N.E.W. Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (no vote tally provided)
• Approved award of retired K9 Pinka to Sgt. Andrew Smith (no vote tally provided)

Nash County Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to establish resolutions for October and November election days. Members will also review voter transfers for the City of Rocky Mount and Town of Dortches elections.

• October and November Election Day Meeting Resolutions
• Temporary Transfer of Voters for City of Rocky Mount Elections
• Temporary Transfer of Voters for Town of Dortches Elections
• Review and approval of Director duties
• Preliminary discussion on Spring Hope polling place

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections will meet to conduct a hearing regarding a candidate challenge. The board will address a challenge filed by Jason Himmelright against Andrew “Drew” Griffin.

• Candidate challenge filed by Jason Himmelright against Andrew “Drew” Griffin for Town of Spring Hope Commissioner

The Board held a candidate challenge hearing for Andrew "Drew" Griffin. After his testimony, Member Kelly Shore moved to deny the challenge and Member Dwight Jordan seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The county attorney will draft the order, which the Chairperson will sign and forward to the State Board of Elections.

• Denied candidate challenge to Andrew Griffin (unanimous)

Nash County Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will formally adopt a previously approved special use permit for the LCID Landfill. Members will also undergo quasi-judicial process training provided by the UNC School of Government.

• Adoption of Special Use Permit S-250501 for LCID Landfill
• Quasi-Judicial Process training by UNC School of Government
• Continued public hearing scheduled for August 25 regarding Special Use Permit S-250601 (Gas Pro, LLC) at 11011 Pace Rd and 5105-A Chris Rd

The Board unanimously adopted the minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously adopted the Order issuing Special Use Permit S-250501 for a LCID landfill, adding a revised Condition 9 that creates a mutual easement for the adjacent cemetery. The Board entered and exited closed sessions twice to obtain legal advice from its attorney.

• Adopted June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Order issuing Special Use Permit S-250501 for LCID landfill with revised Condition 9 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for legal advice (unanimous) – first occurrence
• Returned to open session (unanimous) – first occurrence
• Entered closed session for legal advice (unanimous) – second occurrence
• Returned to open session (unanimous) – second occurrence

Nash County Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to swear in members and establish its leadership. The body will elect a Board Secretary during this session.

• Swearing-in of board members
• Election of Board Secretary

The Nash County Board of Elections swore in all five members. The board unanimously elected Paige Wood as Secretary. A candidate challenge filed by Jason Himmelright against Andrew “Drew” Griffin was set for a hearing on July 30 at 5 PM. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Elected Paige Wood as Secretary (unanimous)
• Scheduled hearing for Jason Himmelright's challenge to Andrew Griffin on July 30 at 5 PM
• Completed swearing‑in of all five board members

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will consider several residential subdivision sketch plans and two conditional rezoning requests. The board will also vote on an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding rural family occupations.

• CZ-250701: Rezoning 110.6 acres on Old Lewis School Road from R-40 to R-10-CZ for 98 residential lots
• CZ-250702: Rezoning 37.87 acres on Strickland Rd from R-40 to RA-20-CZ for 54 residential lots
• Sketch Plan: Sycamore Landing Subdivision for 42 lots on Liles Rd and Broken Rd
• Sketch Plan: Frazier Creek Estates for 61 lots on W Old Spring Hope Rd
• UDO Text Amendment A-250701 to remove Environmental Health Division evaluation for rural family occupations

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and a closed session to discuss personnel.

• Closed session regarding personnel

The commissioners unanimously modified the purpose of a closed session to include consulting an attorney under NCGS 143‑318.11(a)(3). They then moved into closed session, discussed privileged legal and personnel issues, and subsequently adjourned the closed session. Finally, the open session was adjourned.

• Modified closed‑session purpose to consult attorney (unanimous consensus)
• Entered closed session to discuss attorney‑client matters (unanimous)
• Adjourned closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the sale of a 40,000 sqft shell building and five acres to Mighty Oak Holdings, LLC. The board is also reviewing budget amendments, capital project ordinances, and the retirement of two K9 officers.

• Public hearing for the $2,350,000 sale of the Nashville Business Center Shell Building and five acres to Mighty Oak Holdings, LLC
• Construction contract award for Middlesex Corporate Centre - Shell Building #3
• Capital Project Ordinances for Middlesex Shell Building #3 and Nashville Business Center Shell Building
• Request for use of fund balance for Website Redevelopment Proposal
• Discussion of 2026 Urgent Repair Loan Program and Community Development Block Grant

The Board approved the minutes from June meetings and authorized the sale of county property to Project Mill for economic development. It also adjusted the assessed values of two properties, reducing 422 S. Church St. to $450,000 (5‑2 vote) and 3251 Oak Leaf Dr. to $490,212.71. The Board selected JP Morgan Chase as the lender for an $11.765 million financing agreement and approved an $80,000 tourism‑fund allocation for a new county website.

• Approved June 2 and June 16 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved award of retired K9 Dino to Deputy Jordan Evans (effective July 21, 2025)
• Approved award of retired K9 Pebbles to Sgt. Stan Ricks (effective July 1, 2025)
• Authorized sale of county property to Project Mill for economic development
• Adjusted assessed value of 422 S. Church St. to $450,000 (5‑2 vote)
• Adjusted assessed value of 3251 Oak Leaf Dr. to $490,212.71
• Selected JP Morgan Chase for $11.765 M financing agreement (10‑year term)
• Approved $80,000 tourism fund allocation for Explore Nash County website

Nash County Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a request to establish a rural family occupation. The applicant seeks to operate Gas Pro, LLC, a fuel piping contractor business, on two residential lots.

• Special Use Permit Request S-250601 for Gas Pro, LLC at 11011 Pace Rd and 5105-A Chris Rd
• Proposed use of 2.11 total acres in an R-40 Single-Family Residential Zoning District
• Proposed parking for approximately eight commercial trucks/vans and seven commercial trailers
• Requirement to relocate Building #1 to meet a 50-foot setback from the northern property line
• Proposed operating hours from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The Board unanimously approved a motion to open the public hearing on Special Use Permit Request S-250601. The staff report and two photographs were accepted into the record as evidence. A quorum was recognized, and the minutes from prior meetings will be approved at a later date.

• Motion to open public hearing on Special Use Permit S-250601 – approved unanimously
• Staff report and photographs accepted as evidence for S-250601 – approved unanimously
• Quorum recognized – procedural acknowledgment

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the FY 2026 Budget Ordinance and various capital project fund ordinances. The meeting includes proposals to award contracts for grant administration and engineering services for housing and water infrastructure projects.

• Proposed contract for McDavid Associates, Inc. to administer a $1,655,000 CDBG-NR grant for housing rehabilitation
• Proposed Engineering and Surveying Services agreement with Mack Gay Associates for Lead Service Line Replacement inventories
• FY 2026 Budget Ordinance
• County Capital Project Fund Ordinances for the Senior Center Expansion Project and Sheriff Vehicle Project
• Closeout of Middlesex Corporate Centre - Shell Building # 2

The Board unanimously approved changes to the meeting agenda. It awarded the 2024 CDBG‑NR Grant Administration Services contract to McDavid Associates, Inc. and authorized a letter of support for a T‑Mobile mural at Nashville Elementary. The County Capital Projects Fund Ordinance was amended to include the Senior Center Expansion (4‑3 vote) and several capital‑project ordinances were approved. Budget amendments 1‑14 were adopted and a $2,500,000 transfer to the Senior Center Expansion project (budget amendment 15) was approved.

• Approved agenda changes removing Lead Service Line item and revising items (consensus)
• Awarded Grant Administration Services Contract for 2024 CDBG‑NR Grant to McDavid Associates, Inc. (motion passed)
• Approved County Manager’s letter of support for T‑Mobile mural at Nashville Elementary (motion passed)
• Approved County Capital Projects Fund Ordinance amendment for Senior Center Expansion (4‑3 vote)
• Approved Capital Project Ordinance – Closeout Middlesex Corporate Centre – Shell Building #2 (motion passed)
• Approved Sheriff Vehicle Project Ordinance Amendment (motion passed)
• Approved budget amendments 1‑14 covering HR, Animal Control, Social Services, etc. (motion passed)
• Approved budget amendment 15 transferring $2,500,000 to Senior Center Expansion (motion passed, one “no” vote)

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will discuss two residential subdivision proposals in Spring Hope. The board will also receive updates on recent Board of Commissioners decisions regarding rezonings and ordinance amendments.

• Sketch Plan for Erich Zurdo Subdivision: 5 new residential lots on 6.62 acres on N Old Franklin Rd
• Sketch Plan for David Brantley & Sons, Inc. Subdivision: 14 new residential lots on 27.35 acres at Stallings Rd and Hayes Rd
• Update on denied rezoning of 151 acres on Wildlife Rd to RA-30-CZ
• Update on approved rezoning of 11.92 acres on N US Highway 301 to R-30
• Update on approved Professional Services Agreement with WithersRavenel for UDO Update Project

The board unanimously approved sketch plans for the Erich Zurdo and David Brantley & Sons subdivisions, each with specific conditions. It also approved a general rezoning of 11.92 acres on N US Highway 301 in Whitakers, a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, and a professional services agreement with WithersRavenel. Additionally, the board instructed staff to place more contentious items first on future meeting agendas.

• Approved minutes of May 19, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Erich Zurdo Subdivision sketch plan, subject to development notes (unanimous)
• Approved David Brantley & Sons, Inc. subdivision sketch plan with revisions (unanimous)
• Denied Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-250501 for Wildlife Road Subdivision
• Approved General Rezoning Request Z-250501 for 11.92 acres on N US Highway 301, Whitakers
• Approved UDO Text Amendment Request A-250501
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with WithersRavenel
• Instructed staff to order more contentious items first on agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the FY26 budget message and consider several rezoning and land use requests. The meeting also includes reviews of tax reports, budget amendments, and professional service agreements.

• Public hearing on FY26 Budget Message
• Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-250501 for 122-lot Wildlife Road Subdivision
• General Rezoning Request Z-250501 for CBT Farms, LLC
• Professional Services Agreement with WithersRavenel for Unified Development Ordinance Update
• Public hearing on UDO Text Amendment A-250501 regarding private water and sewage systems

The commissioners approved the May meeting minutes and awarded service weapons to four retired law‑enforcement officers. They denied the Conditional Rezoning Request CZ‑250501 for the Wildlife Road Subdivision after a 4‑yes to 3‑no vote. Later, they approved the General Rezoning Request Z‑250501 for CBT Farms and adopted a private‑water‑supply UDO text amendment.

• Approved May 5, May 14, and May 19 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Awarded service weapon to retired Lieutenant Patrick Brian Ricks (passed)
• Awarded service weapon to retired Sergeant Vernon Battle (passed)
• Awarded service weapon to retired Sergeant Jeffrey Wilkins (passed)
• Awarded service weapon to retired Lieutenant Angela Ricks (passed)
• Denied Conditional Rezoning Request CZ‑250501 (4‑yes, 3‑no)
• Approved General Rezoning Request Z‑250501 (passed with one ‘no’ vote)
• Approved UDO Text Amendment Request A‑250501 (passed)

Nash County Board of Adjustment

The Nash County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three special use and variance requests. The board will also elect its Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the 2024-2025 year.

• Special Use Permit S-250501 for a land-clearing and inert debris (LCID) landfill on the west side of S NC Highway 231, Middlesex
• Special Use Permit S-250502 for a temporary hardship manufactured home at 5947 W Old Spring Hope Rd, Spring Hope
• Variance Request V-250501 to reduce front minimum building setback from 40 feet to 25 feet on Billy Buck Ln, Rocky Mount
• Election of Board Officers for the 2024-2025 year

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will review two rezoning requests and two text amendments. The board will also receive an update on a previously approved self-storage facility in Battleboro.

• Conditional Rezoning CZ-250501: 151 acres on Wildlife Road, Castalia, for 122 residential lots
• General Rezoning Z-250501: 11.92 acres on N US Highway 301, Whitakers, from industrial to residential
• UDO Text Amendment A-250501: Clarifying private water and sewer system requirements
• CLUP Text Amendment CLUP-250501: Defining public utilities as government-owned and operated
• Update: Board of Commissioners approved rezoning 1.77 acres at Red Oak Battleboro Rd & N Halifax Rd for self-storage

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 21 meeting. It denied Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-250501 for the Wildlife Road Subdivision with a 6‑to‑1 vote. The board unanimously approved General Rezoning Request Z-250501, a Unified Development Ordinance text amendment, and a Comprehensive Land Use Plan text amendment.

• Approved April 21 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied Conditional Rezoning CZ-250501 (6-1)
• Approved General Rezoning Z-250501 (unanimous)
• Approved UDO Text Amendment A-250501 (unanimous)
• Approved CLUP Text Amendment CLUP-250501 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider establishing a Farmland Preservation Program funded by PUV rollback taxes. They will also review funding offers for lead service line replacements and discuss the FY26 budget.

• Proposed Farmland Preservation Program funded by PUV rollback taxes
• Lead Service Line Replacement grants: $462,500 (Area 2), $817,000 (Northern Nash), and $1,000,000 (Central Nash)
• Glover Park Interlocal Agreement
• Nash County Landfill C&D Expansion-Borrow Area Development
• Nashville Business Center-Shell Building #1

The Nash County Board approved the transition of the Agricultural Advisory Board to the Soil & Water Conservation District and denied the creation of a roll‑back tax account. It approved the development of the county Farmland Preservation Program and renewed the Glover Park Interlocal Agreement for one year. Several funding resolutions were adopted, including grants for lead service line replacement, landfill expansion, and ARP amendments. The FY26 budget was adopted, funding schools and the community college while placing the $1.3 million school‑safety request on hold.

• Approved transition of Agricultural Advisory Board administration to Soil & Water Conservation District
• Denied establishment of roll‑back tax account (two commissioners voted no)
• Approved development of Farmland Preservation Program by Soil & Water Conservation District
• Renewed Glover Park Interlocal Agreement for an additional year
• Approved Nash Community College CIP expense of $417,534
• Approved Nash County Public Schools operating expenses of $21,376,860
• Approved Nash County Public Schools capital expenses of $1,396,890 and held $1,300,000 school‑safety funding
• Approved moving August Board meeting from Aug 4 to Aug 11, 2025

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections will meet to discuss early voting plans for the October 7th Rocky Mount and November 4th municipal elections. The board will also consider a possible extension for the municipal candidate filing period.

• Possible extension of Municipal Candidate Filing Period
• October 7th Rocky Mount Elections Early Voting Plan
• November 4th Municipal Elections Early Voting Plan
• Spring Hope Polling Place
• Whitakers Polling Place

The Nash County Board of Elections approved the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting. It voted unanimously to extend the municipal candidate filing period by one week for any seats still unfiled after July 18. The board also adopted early‑voting plans for October 7 and November 4, and moved the Spring Hope and Whitakers polling places to their town halls for the November 4 municipal election.

• Approved Jan 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Extended municipal filing period by one week for unfilled seats (unanimous)
• Adopted October 7 early voting plan for library and office (unanimous)
• Adopted November 4 early voting plan for office (unanimous)
• Relocated Spring Hope and Whitakers polling places to town halls for Nov 4 election (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education are meeting jointly to receive budget presentations for the upcoming fiscal year. Dr. Lew Hunnicutt will present the Nash Community College budget, followed by open discussion. Superintendent Dr. Steve Ellis will then present the Nash County Public Schools FY26 budget, also followed by open discussion. The meeting includes ceremonial items and adjournments of each board.

• Nash Community College budget presentation by Dr. Lew Hunnicutt
• Nash County Public Schools FY26 budget presentation by Superintendent Dr. Steve Ellis
• Open discussion periods after each budget presentation
• Joint meeting of Board of County Commissioners and Board of Education

The Nash County Board of Commissioners held a recessed joint meeting with the County Public Schools Board of Education. Presentations were given on Nash Community College's 2025‑26 budget request and the FY 2025‑26 school budget proposal. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made, seconded, and passed.

• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a conditional rezoning request for a self-storage facility and a road name assignment. Other items include approval of minutes, a fire apparatus purchase, adoption of an electronic timekeeping pay plan, and multiple budget amendments. The board will also consider an engineering contract amendment for water system expansion and an opioid settlement resolution.

• Public hearing on Conditional Rezoning CZ-250401: Halifax Storage, a self-storage warehouse on 1.77 acres at Red Oak Battleboro Rd & N Halifax Rd
• Public hearing on road name assignment for Driver Training Lane at Nash Community College's CDL training facility on Eastern Ave, Rocky Mount
• West Mount Fire Department purchase of new apparatus (no dollar amount specified)
• Engineering Services Contract Amendment for Central Nash Water Sewer District Water System Expansion
• Opioid Settlement Resolution

The commissioners approved the minutes of prior meetings. They approved assigning the name Driver Training Lane to a driveway at Nash Community College and rezoned a property on Red Oak Battleboro Road for a self‑storage warehouse, subject to listed conditions. The board approved an amendment to the 2020 Community Development Block Grant engineering services contract and authorized the West Mount Fire Department to purchase a new fire engine. All motions were duly passed.

• Approved minutes of the April 7, April 14, and April 16 meetings (motion passed)
• Approved assignment of the road name "Driver Training Lane" to the driveway at Nash Community College (motion passed)
• Approved Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-250401 to rezone the property to RC‑CZ for a self‑storage warehouse, with development conditions (motion passed)
• Approved Engineering Services Contract Amendment for the 2020 CDBG‑CV Grant, subject to County Attorney and County Manager review (motion passed)
• Approved West Mount Fire Department purchase of a new fire apparatus (motion passed)

Nash County Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a conditional rezoning request for a self-storage facility and review five residential subdivision sketch plans. The body will also receive an update on a recently approved UDO text amendment regarding event venue area standards.

• CZ-250401: Request to rezone 1.77 acres at Red Oak Battleboro Rd & N Halifax Rd for a self-storage warehouse
• North Halifax Subdivision: 14 proposed residential lots on 11.31 acres (N Halifax Rd, Battleboro)
• Drakes Bay Subdivision: 10 proposed residential lots on 46 acres (Drake Rd, Battleboro)
• Sycamore Landing Subdivision: 45 proposed residential lots on 64.5 acres (Liles Rd and Broken Rd, Bailey)
• Bissett's Bay Subdivision: 127 proposed residential lots on 193.12 acres (W Old Spring Hope Rd, Middlesex)

The Planning Board approved the minutes of the March 17, 2025 meeting. It then unanimously recommended approval of Conditional Rezoning Request CZ‑250401, rezoning 1.77 acres to RC‑CZ for a self‑storage warehouse, subject to listed development conditions. The Board also unanimously approved sketch plans for the North Halifax, Drakes Bay, Sycamore Landing, and Bissett’s Bay subdivisions, each with required permit and design conditions.

• Approved March 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Rezoning CZ‑250401 for self‑storage warehouse (unanimous)
• Approved North Halifax Subdivision sketch plan with permit conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Drakes Bay Subdivision sketch plan with future permit and road requirements (unanimous)
• Approved Sycamore Landing Subdivision sketch plan with stormwater and road design conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Bissett’s Bay Subdivision sketch plan with stormwater, road, and stream buffer conditions (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the FY26 budget. Items include proposed utility and solid waste fee changes, employee compensation recommendations, and a budget amendment for Nashville Properties. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion to guide staff.

• Budget amendment for Nashville Properties
• Debt capacity and recommended projects for financing (Davenport & Company)
• Utility and solid waste fee changes
• Employee compensation including COLA and merit pay recommendation
• Outside agency funding recommendation

The Nash County Board approved a budget amendment to fund the purchase of 219 North Richardson Avenue and 110 West Elm Street in Nashville. It also approved closing County Offices at 2:00 PM on May 9 2025 with three hours of PTO for staff, and selected Gallagher as the new ancillary insurance broker. The Board recommended Option 1 for the Solid Waste fee increase and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved budget amendment to fund acquisition of 219 North Richardson Ave and 110 West Elm St, Nashville (motion by Robbie B. Davis, seconded by Freddy Howell)
• Approved closure of County Offices at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 9 2025 with 3 hours PTO for staff (motion by Sue Leggett, seconded by Robbie B. Davis)
• Approved selection of Gallagher as the new Nash County Ancillary Insurance Broker (motion by Robbie B. Davis, seconded by Freddy Howell)
• Recommended Option 1 for the Solid Waste fee increase (board consensus)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Robbie B. Davis, seconded by Freddy Howell)

Nash County Board of Adjustment

The Nash County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request from Charles S. Capps to reduce the required rear building setback from 30 feet to 15 feet on his property at 1394 Frazier Rd, Spring Hope, to allow construction of a detached garage. The board will also approve minutes from three prior meetings and receive updates on recent membership changes, including resignations and new appointments.

• Public hearing on variance request V-250401 to reduce A1 Agricultural rear setback from 30' to 15' at 1394 Frazier Rd, Spring Hope
• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2024, September 23, 2024, and January 27, 2025 regular meetings
• Resignation of Regular Member Dennis Cobb; promotion and appointment of alternate members Benton Moss, Shawn Lucas, David Ashman, and new Alternate Member #3 Alton Richardson
• Re-appointment of Chairman Emanuel Shell and Regular Member Charles Rose, Jr. for three-year terms ending April 30, 2028
• Future election of officers (Chairman and Vice-Chairman) for the 2025-2026 year

The Board adopted the minutes of the August 26, 2024 and January 27, 2025 meetings. It opened, conducted, and then closed a public hearing on Variance Request V-250401. The Board unanimously approved the variance to reduce the rear minimum building setback from 30 feet to approximately 15 feet for the property at 1394 Frazier Rd.

• Adopted minutes of Aug 26, 2024 and Jan 27, 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on Variance Request V-250401 (unanimous)
• Adopted findings of fact and supporting conclusions for V-250401 (unanimous)
• Approved Variance Request V-250401 to reduce rear setback to ~15 ft (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Variance Request V-250401 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a training session regarding the Board of Equalization and Review. The session features a presentation by Tina Stone from the NC Department of Revenue Personal Property Division.

• Training provided by NC Department of Revenue Personal Property Division Manager Tina Stone

The Board voted to recess the meeting until Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. The recess will be held at the Nash County MedPark Building, 500 Nash Medical Arts Mall, Rocky Mount, for a budget work session. The motion was made by Commissioner Robbie B. Davis, seconded by Commissioner Sue Leggett, and was adopted. No vote tally was recorded.

• Recessed meeting until April 16, 2025, 8:30 a.m. at MedPark Building (adopted)

Board of Commissioners

The board will hold a public hearing on a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance that would allow event and conference venues on multiple adjacent parcels separated by a road right-of-way, as long as total area is at least 10 acres. The amendment is requested by The Vester Family, LLC for a planned venue near Old Bailey Highway. The board will also consider resolutions for road additions, a left turn lane project, franchise agreements with a medical transport company, and multiple grant awards and budget amendments. The meeting includes a closed session for legal, economic development, and personnel matters.

• Public hearing on UDO Text Amendment A-250301 to allow event venues on combined parcels separated by road right-of-way
• Resolution to add Castle Berry Section Two Subdivision roads to state maintained system
• Resolution supporting NCDOT funds for new left turn lane on E NC Highway 97 at London Church Rd
• Approval of franchise agreements with Mid-West Medical Transport for ambulance services
• West Mount Fire Department purchase of new apparatus

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the March meetings. It adopted a statement of plan consistency and approved UDO Text Amendment Request A‑250301, changing the minimum area for event and conference venues to ten acres. The board also approved several grant contracts, a franchise agreement for medical transport, and a new left‑turn lane project.

• Approved March 10 and March 24 meeting minutes (duly passed)
• Adopted statement of plan consistency and approved UDO Text Amendment Request A‑250301 (duly passed)
• Approved resolution adding Castle Berry Section Two Subdivision to the State Maintained Secondary Road System (duly passed)
• Approved resolution supporting NCDOT funds for a new left‑turn lane on E NC Highway 97 at London Church Rd (duly passed)
• Approved franchise agreement with Mid‑West Medical Transport, dba North State Medical Transport (second of two approvals) (duly passed)
• Approved West Mount Fire Department purchase of new apparatus (duly passed)
• Approved $5,000 local match for the Agricultural Plan Grant (duly passed)
• Authorized submission of the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund application and approved its local match (duly passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners holds a special call meeting. They will go into closed session to discuss economic development and business location/expansion under state law. Following the closed session, they will consider a change order for the Nash County C&D Cell Expansion project and receive an update on the Southern Nash Regional Wastewater Planning Grant.

• Closed session for economic development discussion per NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4)
• Nash County C&D Cell Expansion Change Order 1
• Southern Nash Regional Wastewater Planning Grant Update by Brian Johnson of The Wooten Company

The Board entered a closed session to discuss economic development matters and later adjourned that session. In the open session, the Board approved the Nash County C&D Cell Expansion Change Order 1. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Board entered closed session to discuss economic development (motion passed)
• Closed session adjourned (motion passed)
• Approved Nash County C&D Cell Expansion Change Order 1 (motion passed)
• Meeting adjourned (motion passed)

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will consider two residential subdivision proposals and a request to change minimum area standards for event venues. The board will also receive an update on recent Board of Commissioners planning actions.

• Wadford Estates Subdivision: 24-lot residential plan on 35 acres on Straight Gate Rd, Whitakers
• Peachtree Hills Road Subdivision: 18-lot residential plan on 27.5 acres on Savage Rd and Peachtree Hills Rd, Spring Hope
• UDO Text Amendment A-250301: Request by The Vester Family, LLC to revise minimum area standards for event and conference venues
• Update on approved amendment to CZ-220803 for warehouses and storage at 9340 Winters Rd, Bailey

The Nash County Planning Board unanimously approved the Wadford Estates Subdivision sketch plan (24 lots) and the Peachtree Hills Road Subdivision sketch plan (18 lots), each subject to specific revisions and requirements. The board also unanimously recommended approval of UDO Text Amendment Request A-250301 to revise the minimum area standard for event and conference venues, with an added revision, for consideration by the Nash County Board of Commissioners. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved Wadford Estates Subdivision sketch plan (24 lots) with revisions (unanimous)
• Approved Peachtree Hills Road Subdivision sketch plan (18 lots) with revisions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO Text Amendment A-250301 to revise event venue minimum area standard (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 17, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The board will hold public hearings on two conditional rezoning requests: a 90-lot subdivision on Old Lewis School Rd (CZ-250102) and an amendment at 9340 Winters Rd (CZ-220803). Other items include resolutions to add Middlesex Corporate Pkwy to and delete Vaughan Chapel Rd segment from the state secondary road system, approval of a sole-source in-car camera purchase for the Sheriff's Office, and a franchise agreement with Mid-West Medical Transport for EMS. The meeting also features the annual State of the County address, employee service awards, and several budget ordinance amendments.

• Public hearing on conditional rezoning CZ-250102: 110.6-acre tract on Old Lewis School Rd proposed for 90-lot residential subdivision with 30,000 sq ft minimum lot size and community water/sewer
• Public hearing on conditional rezoning CZ-220803 amendment: 9340 Winters Rd
• Resolution to add Middlesex Corporate Pkwy to state maintained secondary road system and to delete Vaughan Chapel Rd segment
• Approve sole-source purchase of in-car cameras for Nash County Sheriff's Office
• Approve franchise agreement with Mid-West Medical Transport, DBA North State Medical Transport for EMS services

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional rezoning amendment to allow expansion of an existing carpentry/cabinetry shop at 9340 Winters Rd, subject to development conditions. The board also postponed a public hearing for a proposed 90-lot subdivision on Old Lewis School Rd until April 7, 2025. Numerous contracts, budget amendments, and appointments were approved, including a sole source contract for 15 in-car cameras and a franchise agreement with North State Medical Transport.

• Approved conditional rezoning amendment CZ-220803 for carpentry shop expansion at 9340 Winters Rd
• Postponed public hearing for CZ-250102 (Old Lewis School Rd subdivision) to April 7, 2025
• Approved sole source exception for Axon in-car cameras contract
• Approved franchise agreement with Mid-West Medical Transport (first approval)
• Approved 12 budget amendments including $635,000 for Social Services
• Approved change order for Detention Facility renovations
• Appointed Alton M. Richardson to Board of Adjustment
• Approved letter of support for historical marker in Samaria

Nash County Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a request to rezone 4.47 acres near the Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport to General Industrial. The board will also discuss adding two 4,000-square foot warehouses to an existing carpentry shop in Bailey.

• Rezoning request Z-250201: 4.47 acres at 8363 E NC Highway 97 from Planned Industrial to General Industrial
• Rezoning amendment CZ-220803: Addition of two 4,000-square foot warehouses at 9340 Winters Rd
• Reported denial of CZ-250103: 129.31 acres on Peachtree Hills Rd for a 72-lot subdivision
• Reported postponement of CZ-250102: 110.6 acres on Old Lewis School Rd for a 90-lot subdivision
• Reported withdrawal of CZ-250101: 13 acres on S Old Carriage Rd

The Nash County Planning Board recommended denial of a request to rezone 4.47 acres at 8363 E NC Highway 97 from PI to GI, citing inconsistency with the county land use plan and proximity to residential uses. The board also recommended approval of an amendment to Conditional Rezoning CZ-220803 to add two warehouses to a carpentry shop at 9340 Winters Rd, Bailey, subject to conditions. Both recommendations go to the Nash County Board of Commissioners for final action.

• Recommended denial of rezoning Z-250201 to GI at 8363 E NC Highway 97 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of CZ-220803 amendment for two warehouses at 9340 Winters Rd (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners held a special call meeting on February 14, 2025, primarily to enter a closed session under North Carolina law. The closed session is permitted for discussions related to economic development and the location or expansion of industries or businesses in the county. No other business was conducted.

• Closed session under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4) for economic development and business location or expansion discussions

The Nash County Board of Commissioners met in special session and voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss an economic development project referred to as 'Project Spring.' No substantive decisions were made in open session; the board adjourned after reconvening.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for economic development discussion (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn closed session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners is holding a recessed dinner meeting with state legislators to present and discuss the county's legislative goals. The agenda includes remarks from Senator Lisa Barnes, Representatives Allen Chesser and Dante Pittman, and Nash Community College President Lew Honeycutt, followed by a discussion of the commissioners' legislative priorities.

• Remarks from Senator Lisa Barnes, Representative Allen Chesser, and Representative Dante Pittman
• Presentation of Nash County Commissioners' legislative goals
• Legislative goal discussion among commissioners and state lawmakers

The Nash County Board of Commissioners held a recessed meeting for the annual Legislative Dinner to review the county's legislative goals with local legislators. No formal decisions were made; the meeting included introductions, a prayer, dinner, and remarks from legislators. A presentation was given by Dr. Lew Hunnicutt regarding funding for a new Health Sciences Building at Nash Community College.

• Adjourned meeting (motion by Belfield, seconded by Howell, passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two conditional rezoning requests, including a controversial 90-lot subdivision on Old Lewis School Rd that received a tie vote from the Planning Board. The board will also consider an inducement resolution for GXP-Storage, a resolution discouraging helium balloon releases, housing rehabilitation funding, and infrastructure improvements for the Middlesex Corporate Centre. Several routine items such as tax reports, budget amendments, and board appointments are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on conditional rezoning CZ-250102 for a 90-lot subdivision on 110.6 acres at Old Lewis School Rd, with a tie Planning Board vote and public opposition
• Public hearing on conditional rezoning CZ-250103 for Peachtree Hills Rd subdivision
• Public hearing and approval of GXP-Storage Inducement Resolution (economic development)
• Resolution discouraging the release of helium balloons in Nash County
• Middlesex Corporate Centre Phase 2 infrastructure improvements for sewer, road, and electric

The Nash County Board of Commissioners denied Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-250103 for the Peachtree Hills Road Subdivision, citing the proposed street length exceeding the county's cul-de-sac limit and direct driveway access to state roads. The board also postponed the public hearing for Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-250102 (Old Lewis School Rd Subdivision) to the March 10, 2025 meeting at the developer's request. Other actions included approving the GXP-Storage Inducement Resolution, tax refunds, a resolution discouraging helium balloon releases, budget amendments, and appointments.

• Denied Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-250103 (Peachtree Hills Rd Subdivision) (6-1, Belfield voting no)
• Postponed public hearing for Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-250102 (Old Lewis School Rd Subdivision) to March 10, 2025
• Approved GXP-Storage Inducement Resolution and Inducement Agreement
• Approved February 2025 tax refunds
• Approved Resolution Discouraging the Release of Helium Balloons (4-3, Arrington, Howell, Leggett, Outlaw yes; Belfield, Davis, Wilkins no)
• Approved Housing 2023 Essential Single-Family Rehabilitation Project Budget Ordinance Amendment
• Approved Middlesex Corporate Centre Phase 2 Infrastructure Improvements Grant Project Budget Ordinance Amendment 5
• Approved six budget amendments, including $28,500 for Miracle Park bleachers and $80,000 for Sheriff SRT equipment

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will consider three conditional rezoning requests: a 13-acre rezoning for motor vehicle sales on S Old Carriage Rd, a 110.6-acre rezoning for a 90-lot subdivision on Old Lewis School Rd, and a 129.31-acre rezoning for a 72-lot subdivision on Peachtree Hills Rd. A fourth rezoning request (Old Carriage Trailer Sales) has been withdrawn. The board will also review a sketch plan for a 31-lot subdivision on Red Oak Rd and receive an update on actions approved by the Board of Commissioners on January 6, 2025.

• Conditional Rezoning CZ-250101: 13 acres at S Old Carriage Rd, Rocky Mount to GC-CZ for motor vehicle sales
• Conditional Rezoning CZ-250102: 110.6 acres at Old Lewis School Rd, Middlesex to RA-30-CZ for 90-lot subdivision
• Conditional Rezoning CZ-250103: 129.31 acres at Peachtree Hills Rd, Spring Hope to RA-30-CZ for 72-lot subdivision
• Sketch Plan: 31-lot subdivision at southwest corner of Watson Seed Farm Rd & Red Oak Rd, Whitakers
• Update: Nashville Dairy RV Park and Williams Grove Phase VII approved by Board of Commissioners on Jan 6, 2025

The Nash County Planning Board voted 3-3 on a motion to recommend approval of a conditional rezoning for the 90-lot Old Lewis School Road Subdivision, so the request will go to the Board of Commissioners without a recommendation. The board recommended approval of the 72-lot Peachtree Hills Road Subdivision rezoning (5-1) and approved the 31-lot Red Oak Road Subdivision sketch plan unanimously. A rezoning request for motor vehicle sales on S Old Carriage Rd was tabled until an acceptable site plan is submitted, and another request was withdrawn after annexation.

• Tabled CZ-250101 (motor vehicle sales, S Old Carriage Rd) until site plan submitted (unanimous)
• Failed to recommend CZ-250102 (90-lot Old Lewis School Rd Subdivision) on 3-3 tie; no recommendation
• Recommended approval of CZ-250103 (72-lot Peachtree Hills Road Subdivision) (5-1)
• Approved Red Oak Road Subdivision sketch plan (31 lots) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 16, 2024 meeting (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 Jared Strickland to reduce lot area, width, and setback requirements in the R-40 zoning district to allow recombination of two nonconforming residential lots at 2158 and 2174 Sandy Cross Rd, Nashville, NC. The board will also consider approval of minutes from prior meetings. The agenda includes only this variance hearing and routine procedural items.

• Variance request V-241101 by Jared Strickland for 2158 & 2174 Sandy Cross Rd, Nashville, NC
• Request to reduce minimum lot area, lot width, and side setback in R-40 district
• Approval of minutes from August 26, September 23, and December 2, 2024 meetings

The Nash County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved Variance Request V-241101, allowing the owner of two adjacent nonconforming residential lots at 2158 & 2174 Sandy Cross Rd to reduce minimum lot area, lot width, and side setback requirements. The variance permits a proposed recombination of the lots to correct a property line encroachment on a carport and facilitate future sale. The board also adopted the minutes of the December 2, 2024 meeting.

• Approved Variance Request V-241101 to reduce lot area, width, and side setback requirements (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of December 2, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections will hold a regular business meeting to discuss and potentially approve a voting systems upgrade, set compensation for election day use of non-governmental buildings, and review the budget. The board will also enter closed session for personnel matters as permitted by state law.

• Voting Systems Upgrade Approval
• Election Day Compensation for Non-Governmental Building Usage
• Budget Review
• Approval of minutes from December 6th Protest Meeting
• Closed session for employee-related matters (NCGS 143-318.11(6))

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss funding for several infrastructure projects and a grant application for building reuse. The meeting includes decisions on detention facility pay and the appointment of a Finance Officer.

• Proposed $710,000 for design work on Medpark Building, Senior Center Expansion, and Courthouse Exterior Repairs
• Proposed $250,000 budget amendment for Phase 1 of Detention Facility Renovations and Expansion
• Resolution to apply for a NC Department of Commerce grant for a $600,000 'Project Center' building reuse project
• Reimbursement resolution for projects totaling $17,910,000, including Senior Center Expansion and Fellowship Church Property Purchase
• Pay request from the Sheriff's Office for staff working in the Detention Facility

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved a flat $50/hour rate for Sheriff's Office personnel working in the Detention Center and for Detention Center Officers working overtime from January 13 through April 13, 2025, with one dissenting vote. The board also adopted resolutions for a Building Reuse grant application, appointed Melanie Eason as Finance Officer, and approved several capital project ordinances and budget amendments, including funds for a land purchase at 981 White Oak Rd. The meeting concluded with a closed session for attorney consultation and personnel matters.

• Approved $50/hr flat rate for detention staff overtime (6-1, Davis no)
• Adopted resolution authorizing NC Dept. of Commerce Building Reuse grant application
• Appointed Melanie Eason as Finance Officer
• Approved County Capital Projects Fund Ordinance
• Approved Detention Facility Renovations and Expansion Capital Project Ordinance Amendment
• Adopted Resolution of Intent to Reimburse Expenses for Capital Projects
• Approved LATCF Grant Project Ordinance
• Approved four budget amendments, including $1.405M for 981 White Oak Rd purchase

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners holds public hearings on two conditional rezoning requests: Nashville Dairy RV Park (5 RV campsites at 3611 Valleverde Rd) and Williams Grove Subdivision Phase VII. The board also considers an accessible parks grant local match, a 10-year parks master plan update, and multiple budget amendments. A closed session is scheduled for legal, economic development, and personnel matters.

• Public hearing on CZ-241201: Nashville Dairy RV Park (1.7 acres, 5 campsites, with conditions including 3-month occupancy limit)
• Public hearing on CZ-241001: Williams Grove Subdivision, Phase VII (no details provided in agenda)
• Phase 2 design services for Senior Center Expansion Project
• Northern Nash Water System Improvements Phase 2 Contract 2 Change Order #1
• High-speed Internet Capital Project Ordinance Amendment

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-241201 for the Nashville Dairy RV Park, subject to 12 development conditions, and approved Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-241001 for the Williams Grove Subdivision Phase VII sketch plan amendment, despite initial denial motion failing. The board also accepted the FY2023-2024 audit, approved a $100,000 local match for the Accessible Parks Grant, adopted the 2025-2035 Parks & Recreation Master Plan, and approved several contracts, budget amendments, and appointments.

• Approved Conditional Rezoning CZ-241201 for Nashville Dairy RV Park (motion passed)
• Approved Conditional Rezoning CZ-241001 for Williams Grove Subdivision Phase VII (5-2, Leggett and Outlaw dissenting)
• Accepted FY2023-2024 Annual Audit (motion passed)
• Approved $100,000 local match for Accessible Parks Grant (motion passed)
• Adopted 2025-2035 Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Master Plan (motion passed)
• Approved Phase 2 Design Services for Senior Center Expansion (4-1, Howell dissenting)
• Approved Northern Nash Water System Improvements Change Order #1 (motion passed)
• Approved four budget amendments (motion passed)