Nash County public meetings in 2021

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will hold public hearings and vote on recommendations for six rezoning requests, including a 470-acre solar farm expansion, a 61-lot subdivision, and a commercial rezoning. The board will also review three major subdivision sketch plans, including two reapprovals of expired plans. Updates will be given on recent Board of Commissioners actions, including approvals and denials of prior rezoning requests.

• Rezoning of 2 acres at 3714 & 3718 S Halifax Rd, Rocky Mount from R-20/R-30 to GC (General Commercial)
• Conditional rezoning of 6.92 acres at US 64A & NC 231, Spring Hope to GI-CZ for heavy construction contractor
• Conditional rezoning of ~470.75 acres on Taylors Gin Rd, Castalia to A1-CZ for 80-MW solar farm expansion
• Conditional rezoning of 38.3 acres on Strickland Rd, Bailey to RA-20-CZ for 61-lot subdivision
• Reapproval of expired sketch plans for Bentridge (40 lots) and River Stone (12 lots) subdivisions

The Nash County Planning Board recommended approval of four rezoning requests, including a commercial rezoning, a heavy construction contractor facility, a solar farm expansion, and a residential subdivision. The board recommended denial of one residential rezoning due to lack of public water access and tabled another subdivision request pending design revisions. The board also approved or re-approved three subdivision sketch plans.

• Recommended approval of rezoning to General Commercial at 3714 & 3718 S Halifax Rd (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional rezoning for heavy construction contractor facility at US 64A & NC 231 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional rezoning for Gideon Solar Farm expansion on Taylors Gin Rd (unanimous)
• Tabled conditional rezoning for Strickland Road Phase 2 Subdivision (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional rezoning for Baker Farm Subdivision on Barnes Hill Church Rd (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of conditional rezoning for Ridge Road Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved sketch plan for Choplin Property NC 231 Subdivision (unanimous)
• Re-approved expired sketch plans for Bentridge and River Stone Subdivisions (unanimous)

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections regular meeting scheduled for December 13, 2021, was canceled. The agenda included discussion and possible approval of a One-Stop Voting Plan for the primary, but no action was taken.

• Meeting canceled
• Agenda included One-Stop Voting Plan for Primary

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including the purchase of 94.787 acres in the Middlesex Corporate Center for $947,870, a UDO text amendment on lot widths for high-traffic roads, and multiple conditional and general rezoning requests. They will also consider contract amendments, rescue contracts, an interlocal agreement for a farmer's market, budget amendments, and other administrative items.

• Public hearing and resolution to purchase 94.787 acres from Harriss Sales Corp for $947,870 ($10,000/acre) in Middlesex Corporate Center
• Public hearing on UDO text amendment A-211101 to require wider lots on any road with over 1,000 vehicles per day
• Conditional rezoning CZ-210801 for Green Pond Loop Road Subdivision (tabled from Nov. 1)
• Public hearings on conditional rezonings CZ-211102 (Seamster Phase 2) and CZ-211101 (general merchandise store near Samaria Crossroad)
• Public hearing on general rezoning Z-211101 for general commercial district at Joyners Crossroad

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Education and Board of Commissioners are holding a joint meeting to discuss current expense and capital outlay matters. The agenda includes updates from the school superintendent on capital projects, ESSER funds, and facility capacity, as well as an update from county commissioners. The meeting is primarily informational, with no formal votes or decisions listed.

• Capital projects update, including ESSER funds
• Red Oak Elementary project
• Northern Nash Field House project
• Vaccination clinics and refresh plan discussion
• Recruitment bonus and local supplement discussion

The Nash County Board of Commissioners held a recessed joint meeting with the Nash County Public Schools Board of Education on November 18, 2021. The agenda included discussion with the superintendent and staff, but no formal decisions or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned without taking any substantive action.

• Adjourned the recessed meeting (motion by Fred Belfield, Jr., seconded by J. Wayne Outlaw, passed)

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider three rezoning requests, including a general commercial rezoning, a conditional rezoning for a Dollar General store, and a conditional rezoning for a 50-lot subdivision. The board will also review a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding lot width requirements on high-traffic roads. Updates on recent Board of Commissioners actions, including denials and a tabling of other rezoning requests, will be provided.

• Rezoning Z-211101: 6.06 acres at Joyners Crossroad and E NC Highway 97, Rocky Mount, from R-30 to GC
• Conditional Rezoning CZ-211101: 2 acres on W NC Highway 97, Middlesex, for Dollar General store
• Conditional Rezoning CZ-211102: 38.73 acres on Bull Head Rd, Bailey, for 50-lot Seamster Phase 2 Subdivision
• UDO Text Amendment A-211101: remove NCDOT Functional Classification reference, require additional lot width on roads with >1,000 ADT
• Update: CZ-210902 (110 acres, Choplin Subdivision) denied; CZ-210801 (238 acres, Green Pond Loop) tabled to Dec. 6

The Nash County Planning Board recommended approval of three rezoning requests: a general commercial rezoning at Joyners Crossroad, a conditional rezoning for a Dollar General store in Middlesex, and a conditional rezoning for a 50-lot subdivision in Bailey. The board also recommended approval of a UDO text amendment regarding lot width requirements. All recommendations will go to the Nash County Board of Commissioners for final decision.

• Recommended approval of rezoning Z-211101 to GC (General Commercial) at Joyners Crossroad (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional rezoning CZ-211101 to GC-CZ for a Dollar General store in Middlesex (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional rezoning CZ-211102 to RA-20-CZ for Seamster Phase 2 Subdivision (6-2, Glover and Moore opposed)
• Recommended approval of UDO text amendment A-211101 regarding lot width requirements (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the fiscal year 2020-2021 audit presentation and receive an update on the redistricting process. The meeting also includes discussions regarding property acquisition for a water supply well and the Triangle Trails Initiative.

• Acceptance of the FY 2020-2021 Audit Report
• Status update on the Redistricting Process
• Property acquisition for proposed Water Supply Well
• Triangle Trails Initiative and Resolution discussion
• School Vaccine Incentive Program presentation

The Nash County Board of Commissioners accepted the FY2020-2021 annual audit as presented and approved the acquisition of property for a proposed water supply well for the Northern Nash Water System. The board also adopted a resolution for the Triangle Trails Initiative, approved the Nash County Public Schools Vaccine Incentive Program, and directed the Board of Elections to send redistricting notification postcards to registered voters.

• Accepted FY2020-2021 Annual Audit (motion by Leggett, seconded by Wilkins)
• Approved property acquisition for Northern Nash Water System well (motion by Outlaw, seconded by Arrington and Wilkins)
• Adopted Triangle Trails Initiative resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Nash County Public Schools Vaccine Incentive Program
• Instructed Board of Elections to send redistricting postcards to voters

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three conditional rezoning requests, including a 110-acre tract for the 142-lot Choplin Subdivision, and will consider several other items such as a pay study vendor selection, farm leases, and capital project ordinances. The board will also recognize the service of former Emergency Services Director Brian Brantley and discuss redistricting from the 2020 Census.

• Public hearing on CZ-210902: rezone 110 acres on S NC Highway 231 to RA-20-CZ for 142-lot Choplin Subdivision
• Public hearing on CZ-210801: Green Pond Loop Road Subdivision rezoning
• Public hearing on CZ-211002: motor vehicle sales on N Halifax Rd
• Resolution honoring Brian Haywood Brantley, former Emergency Services Director with 36 years of service
• Approval of rescue contracts for Stoney Creek District

The Nash County Board of Commissioners denied a conditional rezoning request for the Choplin Subdivision (CZ-210902) and tabled a similar request for the Green Pond Loop Road Subdivision (CZ-210801) pending a text amendment. The board also denied a rezoning for motor vehicle sales on N Halifax Rd (CZ-211002), approved a salary study vendor, and approved farm lease bids and a convenience center ID system.

• Denied Conditional Rezoning CZ-210902 for Choplin Subdivision (110 acres on S NC Highway 231) (5-2, Arrington no)
• Tabled Conditional Rezoning CZ-210801 for Green Pond Loop Road Subdivision (238 acres) until text amendment presented
• Denied Conditional Rezoning CZ-211002 for motor vehicle sales on N Halifax Rd (0.714 acre)
• Approved Management Advisory Group International for salary/compensation study
• Approved farm lease bids for county-owned farmland (two-year leases)
• Approved convenience center residence ID system effective Jan 1, 2022 (Outlaw no)
• Approved additional NCDEQ SRP loan funding of $654,500 for Northern Nash Water System
• Approved multiple capital project ordinances and budget amendments

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners is holding a recessed meeting with a public hearing on redistricting and a closed session to discuss an employee's performance. The board will also consider and announce the next County Manager for Nash County.

• Public hearing on redistricting, presented by Amanda Hawkins of Brooks Pierce
• Closed session under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(6) to consider employee qualifications and performance
• Announcement of next County Manager for Nash County

The Nash County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing and then voted to adopt Plan 2C for the county voting district boundaries, with Commissioners Arrington and Belfield voting no. The board also approved the appointment of Stacie Shatzer as the new Nash County Manager, effective December 15, 2021, and authorized the Chairman to sign her employment contract.

• Adopted Plan 2C for redistricting county voting district boundaries (5-2, Arrington and Belfield no)
• Approved appointment of Stacie Shatzer as Nash County Manager effective December 15, 2021
• Authorized Chairman to sign employment contract for new County Manager

Nash County Planning Board

The Board is considering three conditional rezoning requests for residential and commercial developments. The meeting also includes updates on the Nash County Land Use Plan and recent approvals from the Board of Commissioners.

• Rezoning 110.31 acres in Middlesex to RA-20-CZ for the 142-lot Choplin Property NC 231 Subdivision
• Rezoning 238 acres in Bailey to RA-20-CZ for the 201-lot Green Pond Loop Road Subdivision
• Rezoning 0.714 acres near Battleboro to RC-CZ for motor vehicle sales
• Update on approved 37-lot Whitley Crossing Phase 2 Subdivision
• Update on Nash County Land Use Plan timeline and stakeholder interviews

The Nash County Planning Board recommended approval of a conditional rezoning for a 142-lot subdivision on NC 231, despite staff concerns about inconsistency with the land development plan. The board also recommended approval of a 201-lot subdivision on Green Pond Loop Road and denial of a motor vehicle sales rezoning on N Halifax Rd. All recommendations go to the Nash County Board of Commissioners for final decision.

• Recommended approval of CZ-210902, 110.31 acres on NC 231 to RA-20-CZ for 142-lot Choplin Property NC 231 Subdivision (5-3)
• Recommended approval of CZ-210801, 238 acres on Green Pond Loop Rd to RA-20-CZ for 201-lot Green Pond Loop Road Subdivision (6-1, Glover recused)
• Recommended denial of CZ-211002, 0.714 acres on N Halifax Rd to RC-CZ for motor vehicle sales (7-1)
• Approved minutes of March 15, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Recused Mr. Glover from vote on CZ-210801 due to conflict of interest (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners met for a recessed session on October 15, 2021. The agenda consisted only of procedural items and one closed session to consider the qualifications or employment conditions of a prospective public officer or employee.

• Closed session regarding potential appointment or employment of a public officer or employee

The Nash County Board of Commissioners met in regular session and immediately entered closed session to consider qualifications of applicants for the County Manager position. After discussion, the board adjourned closed session and recessed the meeting until October 27, 2021. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Entered closed session to discuss County Manager applicants (motion by Leggett, seconded by Wilkins)
• Adjourned closed session (motion by Wilkins, seconded by Cone and Belfield)
• Recessed meeting until October 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM (motion by Outlaw, seconded by Belfield)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners is meeting in recessed session. The only substantive item is a closed session to consider the qualifications and appointment of a prospective public officer or employee. After the closed session, the board will recess until October 15, 2021.

• Closed session under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(6) to consider a prospective public officer or employee
• Recess until Friday, October 15, 2021 at 9:30 AM

The Nash County Board of Commissioners held a recessed meeting on October 13, 2021, and went into closed session to interview three candidates for the County Manager's position. No formal decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting; the board recessed until October 15, 2021.

• Entered closed session to interview county manager candidates (unanimous)
• Adjourned closed session (unanimous)
• Recessed meeting until October 15, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners held a recessed meeting on October 12, 2021, and went into closed session to interview two candidates for the County Manager's position. The board then adjourned the closed session and recessed the meeting until October 13, 2021, at 9:30 AM. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Entered closed session to interview County Manager candidates (unanimous)
• Adjourned closed session (unanimous)
• Recessed meeting until October 13, 2021, at 9:30 AM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a conditional rezoning request for 30.5 acres on Needham Road. The proposal seeks to rezone the property from R-40 to RA-20-CZ to allow for a 37-lot residential development.

• Public Hearing: Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-210901 (Whitley Crossing Phase 2)
• Public Hearing: UDO Text Amendment A-210802 regarding Private Campgrounds & RV Parks
• Public Hearing: 2021 Community Development Block Grant - Neighborhood Revitalization
• Resolution to appoint Sandra Davis as Nash County Register of Deeds
• Resolution honoring the public service of Mary Phillips Wells

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional rezoning request (CZ-210901) to rezone 30.5 acres on Needham Rd to RA-20-CZ for the Whitley Crossing Phase 2 Subdivision, subject to development conditions. They also approved a text amendment (A-210802) requiring a conditional zoning district for private campgrounds and RV parks in the A1 Agricultural Zone. Additionally, the board appointed Sandra Davis as Register of Deeds, approved multiple grants, contracts, and budget amendments, and made appointments to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Board.

• Approved conditional rezoning CZ-210901 for 30.5 acres on Needham Rd to RA-20-CZ (motion passed)
• Approved text amendment A-210802 requiring conditional zoning for private campgrounds and RV parks in A1 zone (motion passed)
• Appointed Sandra Davis as Register of Deeds to fill unexpired term (motion passed)
• Approved 2021 CDBG-NR Authorizing Resolution and Citizen Participation Plan (motion passed)
• Approved Loan Agreement, Promissory Note, and Deed of Trust for 2021 CDBG-Economic Development (motion passed)
• Approved Inducement Agreement for Project Drew – Crump Group, LLC (motion passed)
• Approved two contracts for 2021 Asset Inventory and Assessment projects (Mack Gay & Associates and The Wooten Company) (motion passed)
• Approved lease agreement with Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department for 5 years with two 5-year extensions (motion passed)

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider two conditional rezoning requests that would allow residential subdivisions, review a sketch plan for another subdivision, and discuss a text amendment for campgrounds. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and receive updates on recent Board of Commissioners actions.

• Conditional rezoning CZ-210901: 30.5 acres on Needham Rd, Bailey, from R-40 to RA-20-CZ for 37-lot Whitley Crossing Phase 2
• Conditional rezoning CZ-210902: 110.31 acres on S NC Highway 231, Middlesex, from R-40 to RA-20-CZ for 142-lot Choplin Property NC 231
• Race Track Road Subdivision sketch plan: 51 lots on 66.72 acres in Castalia
• Text amendment A-210802: require conditional zoning for private campgrounds and RV parks in A1 zone
• Update: Board of Commissioners approved rezoning Z-210801 (1.38 acres, US Highway 264A) and CZ-210802 (47 acres, Old Smithfield Rd)

The Nash County Planning Board recommended approval of Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-210901, rezoning ~30.5 acres on Needham Rd, Bailey, NC from R-40 to RA-20-CZ for the 37-lot Whitley Crossing Phase 2 Subdivision, with a 6-1 vote (Moore opposed). The board tabled Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-210902, a ~110-acre rezoning for the 142-lot Choplin Property NC 231 Subdivision, to its October 18, 2021 meeting. It also approved the Race Track Road Subdivision sketch plan for 51 lots and recommended approval of Text Amendment A-210802 requiring conditional zoning for private campgrounds and RV parks in the A1 district.

• Recommended approval of CZ-210901 (Whitley Crossing Phase 2, 37 lots) to the County Commissioners, 6-1
• Tabled CZ-210902 (Choplin Property NC 231, 142 lots) to October 18, 2021, unanimously
• Approved Race Track Road Subdivision sketch plan (51 lots), unanimously
• Recommended approval of Text Amendment A-210802 (conditional zoning for campgrounds/RV parks in A1), unanimously
• Noted County Commissioners approved Z-210801 (rezoning at 4495 US Highway 264A) and CZ-210802 (Seamster Subdivision) on Sept. 7, 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a $750,000 Community Development Block Grant application for neighborhood revitalization, and consider resolutions authorizing grant applications for water and sewer utility studies. The board will also receive updates on redistricting and senior services, and discuss American Rescue Plan funding. A closed session is scheduled for legal and economic development matters.

• Public hearing on 2021 CDBG-Neighborhood Revitalization grant application for up to $750,000 for low-to-moderate income housing repairs and supporting activities
• Resolution authorizing Viable Utility Reserve grant application for water and sewer asset inventory and rate study
• Resolution authorizing NCDEQ Merger/Regionalization Feasibility grant application for sewer study with Town of Bailey and Town of Middlesex
• Redistricting presentation by Brooks Pierce
• Senior Services update on reopening of Nash County and Southern Nash Senior Centers

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution finding substantial inequality for redistricting purposes (6-1, with Fred Belfield voting no) after a presentation on the initial redistricting map. The board also approved a draft framework for spending the county's $18,316,281 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, which were received in May 2021 with the second half expected in May 2022. Additionally, the board authorized applications for a Viable Utility Reserve Grant and an NCDEQ Merger/Regionalization Feasibility Grant, and held a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant – Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG-NR) application for up to $750,000, with no public comments.

• Approved minutes of September 7, 2021 regular meeting
• Adopted Resolution Finding Substantial Inequality for Redistricting Purposes (6-1, Belfield no)
• Held public hearing on 2021 CDBG-NR grant application for up to $750,000; no one spoke
• Approved Resolution Authorizing Viable Utility Reserve Grant Application
• Approved Resolution Authorizing NCDEQ Merger/Regionalization Feasibility Grant Application
• Approved draft framework of expenditures for ARPA funding
• Entered closed session for attorney consultation, economic development, and personnel matter
• Adjourned meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a $750,000 CDBG grant request for renovating a vacant manufacturing facility for The Crump Group Inc., and on three zoning requests. They will also receive updates on the Carolina Connector intermodal facility and redistricting law, and consider franchise agreements, a fireworks permit, and financing for a detention facility addition.

• Public hearing on $750,000 CDBG Economic Development Building Reuse grant for Crump Group Inc. at 4626 Coleman Drive, Nashville, NC, creating 160 jobs
• Public hearing on rezoning 1.38 acres at 4495 US Highway 264A to GC (General Commercial)
• Public hearing on conditional rezoning of 47 acres on Old Smithfield Rd to RA-20-CZ for Seamster Subdivision
• Public hearing on UDO text amendment to revise paving requirements for small private campgrounds and RV parks
• Renewal of franchise agreements with Eastern Medical Transport and METZ Medical Transport

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional rezoning request for 47 acres on Old Smithfield Rd to RA-20-CZ for the Seamster Subdivision, despite public opposition. They also approved a general rezoning at 4495 US Highway 264A to GC, a text amendment easing paving requirements for small campgrounds, and several other items including franchise agreements and a $16M detention facility financing resolution.

• Approved Conditional Rezoning CZ-210802 for 47 acres on Old Smithfield Rd to RA-20-CZ (Seamster Subdivision)
• Approved General Rezoning Z-210801 for 1.38 acres at 4495 US Highway 264A to GC
• Approved Text Amendment A-210801 revising paving requirements for small private campgrounds/RV parks (5-2, with Outlaw and Arrington voting no)
• Approved renewal of Franchise Agreements with Eastern Medical Transport and METZ Medical Transport
• Approved Operational Permit for fireworks display at Rose Hill Plantation on Sept 18, 2021
• Adopted resolution authorizing installment financing up to $16,000,000 for Detention Facility Addition and Renovation Project
• Approved two budget amendments (AgVenture grant and CDC ELC Reopening Schools)
• Made appointments to TDA, Library Board, ABC Board, Upper Coastal Plain COG, and Nashville Board of Adjustment

Nash County Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to conduct the appointment of 2021-23 Precinct Officials. The agenda also includes a director's report and standard items such as approval of minutes and public comments.

• Appointment of 2021-23 Precinct Officials

The Nash County Board of Elections unanimously approved the recommended list of precinct officials for 2021-22, as submitted by the Democrat Party Chair and staff. The Republican Party Chair did not submit a list. The board also approved the July 20, 2021 meeting minutes and received a report on the SEIMS cloud migration.

• Approved 2021-22 precinct official appointments (unanimous)
• Approved July 20, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Nash County Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider several rezoning requests, including a change for industrial land to commercial use in Bailey and a 47-acre residential development. The meeting also includes discussions on subdivision plans and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding private campgrounds.

• Rezoning 1.38 acres at 4495 US Highway 264A from Light Industrial to General Commercial
• Conditional rezoning of 47 acres on Old Smithfield Road for the 44-lot Seamster Subdivision
• Major Subdivision Sketch Plan for the eight-lot Stone Hill Subdivision in Middlesex
• Text amendment to revise paving requirements for private campgrounds and RV parks
• Text amendment requiring conditional zoning for campgrounds and RV parks in A1 zones

The Nash County Planning Board recommended approval of a conditional rezoning for the 44-lot Seamster Subdivision on Old Smithfield Road, Bailey, with a 6-2 vote. The board also recommended approval of a general rezoning on US Highway 264A, a subdivision sketch plan for Stone Hill, and a text amendment on campground paving. A second text amendment on campground zoning was tabled to September 20, 2021.

• Recommended approval of rezoning Z-210801 (1.38 acres, US 264A, LI to GC) unanimously
• Recommended approval of conditional rezoning CZ-210802 (47 acres, Old Smithfield Rd, R-40 to RA-20-CZ) 6-2
• Approved major subdivision sketch plan for Stone Hill Subdivision (8 lots, NC 97, Middlesex) unanimously
• Recommended approval of text amendment A-210801 (campground paving requirements) unanimously
• Tabled text amendment A-210802 (campground conditional zoning in A1) to Sept 20, 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners met to review a contract award for the Nash County Detention Facility Addition Project and held a public hearing regarding increased financing for the project. The board also reviewed an application for state building reuse funds and a fireworks permit request.

• Recommendation to award $17,635,435 to Daniels and Daniels Construction Company, Inc. for detention facility expansion
• Public hearing on increasing proposed installment financing for the detention center from $14 million to $16 million
• Resolution supporting a NC Department of Commerce Building Reuse Program application for 'Project Start'
• Approval request for a fireworks display permit at 2516 Bend of the River Road
• Discussion regarding an American Rescue Plan employee vaccination incentive

The Board approved a $17,635,435 contract with Daniels and Daniels Construction for the Detention Facility Addition Project, including base bid, allowances, and alternates 1 and 3. They also adopted resolutions for financing the project, applied for a state Building Reuse grant for 'Project Start', approved a pyrotechnics permit, and approved a $250 COVID-19 vaccination incentive for employees. Gwen Wilkins was sworn in to fill the unexpired term of the late Commissioner Mary P. Wells.

• Approved $17,635,435 Detention Facility Addition contract with Daniels and Daniels Construction (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution confirming findings for Sterling National Bank installment financing for detention facility
• Authorized application to NC Department of Commerce Building Reuse Program for 'Project Start'
• Approved pyrotechnics permit for Kevin Wetzel for Aug. 21 fireworks display
• Approved $250 vaccination incentive for employees, with potential additional $250 if 70% vaccination rate met
• Swore in Gwen Wilkins as District 6 Commissioner

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners is holding public hearings and considering two major items: approving up to $14 million in installment financing for a detention center addition, and deciding on a conditional rezoning request for a 121.5-acre property on Strickland Road to allow a 148-lot subdivision. The board will also consider several routine items including taser purchase, franchise renewals, budget amendments, and appointments.

• Public hearing and resolution for $14,000,000 installment financing for Nash County Detention Center addition, with Sterling National Bank as recommended lender
• Public hearing on conditional rezoning CZ-210603 to rezone 121.5 acres on Strickland Rd to RA-20-CZ for 148-lot Strickland Road Phase 1 Subdivision
• Sole source purchase of Tasers and warranty for Sheriff's Office
• Renewal of franchise agreements with Eastern Medical Transport and METZ Medical Transport
• Animal Facility Capital Project Ordinance and budget amendments

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional rezoning request (CZ-210603) to rezone 121.5 acres on Strickland Rd from R-40 to RA-20-CZ for the Strickland Road Phase 1 Subdivision, despite public opposition. The board also approved a sole source exception for a five-year Axon contract for 100 Tasers, adopted a preliminary findings resolution for the Detention Facility Construction Project, and approved several other routine items including budget amendments and appointments.

• Approved Conditional Rezoning CZ-210603 for 121.5 acres on Strickland Rd (RA-20-CZ)
• Approved Sterling National Bank 15-year proposal for Detention Facility Construction Project (5-1, Arrington no)
• Approved sole source exception and five-year contract with Axon Enterprises for 100 Tasers
• Approved franchise agreements with Eastern Medical Transport and METZ Medical Transport
• Approved Animal Facility Capital Project Ordinance
• Approved five budget amendments including $282,000 for Tasers and $600,000 transfer for animal facility
• Appointed Beth Ann Rose to Tourism Development Authority
• Approved Tax Collector's report for 2010-2020 and recharged outstanding taxes for 2011-2021

Nash County Board of Adjustment

The Nash County Board of Adjustment will hold a quasi-judicial evidentiary hearing on appeals by Ted B. Williams and Tammy F. Peele against a Notice of Violation issued by Zoning Administrator Adam Tyson for an outdoor shooting range on property off Taylors Store Road. The board will hear evidence and decide whether to reverse, affirm, or modify the zoning administrator's decision.

• Appeal of Notice of Violation File #NOV-210601 for outdoor shooting range off Taylors Store Road
• Notice of Violation issued June 8, 2021 by Zoning Administrator Adam Tyson
• Appeals filed by Ted B. Williams (June 14, 2021) and Tammy F. Peele (July 7, 2021)
• Board to approve minutes of July 6, 2021 recessed meeting
• Hearing includes witness testimony and evidence from zoning administrator and appellants

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections is holding a swearing-in and formation meeting. They will elect a board secretary, approve minutes, and discuss the director's duties. Key items include the one-stop plan for November municipal elections and a temporary move of Rocky Mount Battleboro voters for Dortches elections.

• Swearing-in by Clerk of Court
• Elect Board Secretary
• Review/Approve Duties of Director
• One-Stop Plan for November Municipal Elections
• Temporary Moving of Rocky Mount Battleboro Voters for Dortches Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections approved a plan to use only the office as the one-stop voting location for the November municipal elections, with hours set to the statutory minimum. The board also approved the duties of the director and signed a resolution to temporarily transfer 10 voters from the Rocky Mount Battleboro precinct to the Dortches precinct for the Town of Dortches election. Paige Wood was elected secretary, and the minutes from the July 12 meeting were approved.

• Approved the minutes from the July 12, 2021 virtual meeting.
• Elected Paige Wood as Board Secretary by unanimous vote.
• Approved the Duties of the Director, signed by all board members.
• Approved the One-Stop plan for November municipal elections, using only the office location with minimum statutory hours.
• Signed a resolution to temporarily transfer 10 voters from Rocky Mount Battleboro precinct to Dortches precinct for the Town of Dortches election.

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board is reviewing a sketch plan for the River Dew Subdivision, Phase Two, which proposes 22 residential lots on 26 acres. The board will also elect new officers and review updates on recent rezoning decisions.

• Major subdivision sketch plan for River Dew Subdivision, Phase Two (22 lots on 26 acres)
• Election of 2021-2022 Board Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Update on approved rezoning for general merchandise at Matthews Crossroads
• Update on approved rezoning for restaurant at 11792 E NC Highway 97
• Review of Public Comment Policy

The Nash County Planning Board approved the major subdivision sketch plan for River Dew Subdivision, Phase Two, which includes 22 residential lots on about 26 acres at the east end of Sportsman Road in Spring Hope. The approval allows the extension of Sportsman Road to the adjacent property to remain as an unconstructed access easement, subject to specific revisions and conditions. The board also elected Kevin Smith as Chairman and DeLeon Parker Jr. as Vice-Chairman for 2021-2022.

• Approved the River Dew Subdivision Phase Two sketch plan with revisions and conditions, including allowing the Sportsman Road extension as an access easement.
• Elected Kevin Smith as Chairman and DeLeon Parker Jr. as Vice-Chairman for 2021-2022.
• Deferred approval of previous meeting minutes to a later date.
• Declined to review the public comment policy due to limited attendance.
• Noted the Board of Commissioners' actions: approved CU-210601 and CU-210602, tabled CU-210603, approved A-210601 and A-210602, and tabled LDP-210601.
• Acknowledged the passing of Commissioner Mary Wells.

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear a director's report, and discuss old and new business. The main item is a potential extension of the candidate filing period. The meeting is virtual, with public comments accepted via email.

• Approval of minutes from February 22nd regular meeting
• Discussion of candidate filing period extension
• Public comments via email to [email protected]

The Nash County Board of Elections voted unanimously to extend the candidate filing period by five days for any seat that remained unfiled at the end of the regular filing period. The motion was made by Member Brenda Foster and seconded by Member Kevin Lewis. The board also approved the minutes from the February 22, 2021 meeting. No other business was discussed.

• Approved the minutes from the February 22, 2021 regular meeting as submitted.
• Approved extending the candidate filing period for five days for any position with an open seat at the end of the filing period.

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three conditional use rezoning requests, including a major 164.5-acre subdivision on Strickland Road, and two smaller commercial rezonings. They will also consider amendments to the noise ordinance, budget amendments, and other administrative items. The board will vote on the rezoning requests and related waivers after hearing public comment.

• Public hearing on CU-210603: rezone 164.5 acres on Strickland Road to RA-20-CU for a 209-lot subdivision
• Public hearing on CU-210601: rezone 3.23 acres at Matthews Crossroads to GC-CU for a general merchandise retail store
• Public hearing on CU-210602: rezone 2.65 acres at 11792 E NC Highway 97 to GC-CU for an existing restaurant
• Consider amendment to the noise ordinance
• Budget amendments and tax refunds

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional use rezoning request (CU-210601) to rezone 3.23 acres at Matthews Crossroads to GC-CU for a Dollar General retail store, adopting the consistency statement and approving the conditional use permit. The board also approved a similar rezoning (CU-210602) for an existing restaurant at 11792 E NC Highway 97, allowing it to re-open. Additionally, the board tabled a rezoning request for the Strickland Road Subdivision until August 2, 2021, and approved amendments to the noise ordinance and various budget items.

• Approved Conditional Use Rezoning Request CU-210601 to rezone 3.23 acres at Matthews Crossroads to GC-CU for a Dollar General store.
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CU-210601 for the Dollar General store with development conditions.
• Approved Conditional Use Rezoning Request CU-210602 to rezone 2.65 acres at 11792 E NC Highway 97 to GC-CU for an existing restaurant.
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CU-210602 to allow the restaurant to re-open.
• Tabled agenda item #6, the Strickland Road Subdivision rezoning request, until August 2, 2021.
• Adopted a resolution to amend the Nash County Noise Ordinance.
• Approved the Detention Facility Addition Financing Calendar.
• Approved multiple budget amendments for grants and re-appropriations.

Nash County Board of Adjustment

The Nash County Board of Adjustment will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing and vote on a special use permit request by White Oak Hill Free Will Baptist Church to operate a child day care center at 3967 W Hornes Church Rd, Bailey, NC, in an R-40 residential district. The meeting also includes election of officers, approval of minutes, and recognition of board membership changes. The June 28, 2021 meeting was recessed due to lack of quorum, and this is the continuation.

• Special use permit S-210601 for child day care at White Oak Hill Free Will Baptist Church, 3967 W Hornes Church Rd, Bailey, NC
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2021-2022
• Approval of minutes from April 27, 2020 and June 28, 2021 meetings
• Board membership changes: promotions and appointments of alternates
• Public hearing with oath of witnesses and board vote on the permit

The Nash County Board of Adjustment approved Special Use Permit S-210601, allowing White Oak Hill Free Will Baptist Church to operate a child day care center at 3967 W Hornes Church Rd, Bailey, NC. The approval includes conditions requiring future expansion review, fencing for outdoor areas, and compliance with state licensing. The board also elected Tommy Bass as Chairman and Dennis Cobb as Vice-Chairman, and approved minutes from previous meetings.

• Approved Special Use Permit S-210601 for a child day care center at White Oak Hill Free Will Baptist Church, with conditions.
• Elected Tommy Bass as Chairman and Dennis Cobb as Vice-Chairman for 2021-2022.
• Approved minutes from April 27, 2020 and June 28, 2021 regular meetings.
• Decided to continue meeting at 6:00 p.m. rather than change the time.

Nash County Board of Adjustment

The Nash County Board of Adjustment will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a special use permit request by White Oak Hill Free Will Baptist Church to operate a child day care center within its existing facility at 3967 W Hornes Church Rd, Bailey, NC. The board will also elect officers for 2021-2022 and approve minutes from the April 2020 meeting. The agenda includes only this one substantive item; the rest is procedural.

• Special use permit S-210601 for child day care center at 3967 W Hornes Church Rd, Bailey, in R-40 zoning
• Election of Board Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2021-2022
• Approval of minutes from April 27, 2020 regular meeting
• Review of board membership changes

The Nash County Board of Adjustment met on June 28, 2021, but lacked a quorum, as only three of five regular members were present. The board voted unanimously to recess the meeting and table the Special Use Permit Request S-210601 and its public hearing until July 6, 2021.

• Recessed the regular meeting due to lack of quorum
• Tabled Special Use Permit Request S-210601 until July 6, 2021
• Scheduled the next meeting for July 6, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the same location

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners is meeting to receive informational updates on Trillium Health Resources' annual report and the Miracle Park at Coopers, and to consider reappointing L.R. Bass Jr. to the Nash County Jury Commission. The agenda also includes budget amendments, project ordinances, and a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Trillium Health Resources annual update: 3,062 Nash County consumers served (2,273 mental health, 644 substance use, 361 I/DD)
• Miracle Park at Coopers update: grand opening May 15, 2021; Phase II amenities discussed (splash pad, tennis courts, dog parks, disc golf, trails, parking)
• Board appointment: L.R. Bass Jr. reappointment to Nash County Jury Commission (term expires June 30, 2021)
• Budget amendments and project ordinances presented by Finance Officer Donna Wood
• Closed session under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3) and (a)(6) for attorney consultation and employee performance

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved the receipt of $18,316,281 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and adopted the corresponding grant project ordinance, delegating authority to the County Manager to execute agreements. The board also approved an amendment to the Middlesex Corporate Centre Grant Project Ordinance, a COVID-19 Grant Project Ordinance Amendment 10, and reappointed L.R. Bass Jr. to the Jury Commission. The board went into closed session to consult with the attorney and discuss a personnel matter, then adjourned.

• Authorized receipt of $18,316,281 in ARPA funds and adopted grant project ordinance
• Approved Middlesex Corporate Centre Grant Project Ordinance Amendment
• Approved COVID-19 Grant Project Ordinance Amendment 10
• Reappointed L.R. Bass Jr. to the Nash County Jury Commission
• Moved into closed session for attorney consultation and personnel discussion

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will consider three conditional use rezoning requests, including a 164.5-acre tract for a 209-lot subdivision, a commercial rezoning for a retail store, and a restaurant reopening. The board will also review a major subdivision sketch plan, a buffer removal request, and three text amendments to the county's development ordinance. Updates on recent Board of Commissioners actions will be provided.

• CU-210601: Rezone 3.23 acres at NC Hwy 58 & Edwards Rd, Castalia, from A' to GC-CU for a retail store
• CU-210602: Rezone 2.65 acres at 11792 E NC Hwy 97, Rocky Mount, from R-20/R-30 to GC-CU for restaurant reopening
• CU-210603: Rezone 164.5 acres on Strickland Rd, Bailey, from R-40 to RA-20-CU for 209-lot subdivision
• Grover Road Major Subdivision: 12 lots on 49.42 acres, Nashville
• Jordan Place Phase 1: Remove 175-foot buffer on Lots 4 & 5, Bray Rd, Bailey

The Nash County Planning Board recommended approval of a conditional use rezoning for a 209-lot subdivision on Strickland Road, but recommended denial of a related subdivision waiver request. The board also recommended approval of two commercial rezoning requests, a 12-lot subdivision sketch plan, and several ordinance text amendments. All recommendations will go to the Nash County Board of Commissioners for final action.

• Recommended approval of CU-210603 to rezone 164.5 acres on Strickland Rd to RA-20-CU for 209-lot subdivision (4-2, chairman not voting)
• Recommended denial of subdivision waiver for lots 2-19 & 44-48 on Strickland Rd (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of CU-210601 to rezone 3.23 acres at NC 58 & Edwards Rd to GC-CU for retail store (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of CU-210602 to rezone 2.65 acres at 11792 E NC 97 to GC-CU for restaurant (unanimous)
• Approved Grover Road major subdivision sketch plan for 12 lots on 49.42 acres (unanimous)
• Reduced Jordan Place Phase 1 non-buildable buffer from 175 ft to 95 ft (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO text amendments on voting procedures and Chapter 160D compliance (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of LDP amendment supporting RA-30/RA-20 rezoning with private community water (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests, including the previously tabled 82-acre Jones Farm subdivision, and will consider the FY 21-22 budget. The board will also vote on property transfers, budget amendments, and other administrative items. The agenda includes multiple quasi-judicial and legislative hearings on conditional use and general rezoning requests.

• Conditional Use Rezoning CU-210403: 82 acres on Red Rd & NC 43 to RA-20-CU for 74-lot Jones Farm Subdivision (tabled May 3, Planning Board now recommends denial 4-3)
• Quasi-judicial hearing to reissue expired Conditional Use Permit CU-040801 for Old Spring Hope Road Phase 2 Subdivision
• Quasi-judicial hearing on CU-210503 to rezone 0.378 acres behind 4303 Oak Level Rd to OI-CU for continued office use
• Legislative hearing on Z-210501 to rezone 1 acre at 10972 Old US 64 to Rural Commercial
• Public hearing on FY 21-22 budget; transfer of property to Town of Red Oak; GASB budgetary changes; multiple capital project closeouts and amendments

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved the rezoning of 82 acres on Red Rd & NC Highway 43 from A1 to RA-30-CU for the Jones Farm Subdivision, along with the associated conditional use permit. The board also approved the reissuance of an expired conditional use permit for the Old Spring Hope Road Phase 2 Subdivision, including a subdivision waiver for Lot 55. Additionally, the board approved several other rezoning requests and the FY2021-2022 budget.

• Approved rezoning of 82 acres on Red Rd & NC Highway 43 to RA-30-CU for Jones Farm Subdivision
• Approved conditional use permit for Jones Farm Subdivision
• Approved reissuance of expired conditional use permit for Old Spring Hope Road Phase 2 Subdivision
• Approved subdivision waiver for Lot 55 (5-1, Leggett voting no)
• Approved rezoning of 0.378 acres behind 4303 Oak Level Rd to OI-CU for continued office use
• Approved rezoning of 1 acre at 10972 Old US Highway 64 to RC
• Approved rezoning of 1.87 acres on E NC Highway 97 to GC
• Adopted FY2021-2022 Nash County Budget

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hear presentations on the FY2022 budget and school capital projects, and consider several action items. These include a resolution to join a state opioid settlement agreement, contract amendments for water and infrastructure projects, and a subrecipient agreement for COVID-19 housing assistance. The board will also enter closed session to consult with the county attorney.

• FY2022 budget presentation; public hearing set for June 7, 2021 at 9:00am
• Resolution approving state-local Memorandum of Agreement on opioid litigation settlement proceeds
• Final change order for J Smith Civil, LLC Middlesex Corporate Centre project: net reduction of $81,158.11
• Contract Amendment 7 for ELJ Inc. Northern Nash Water System: increase of $288,342.47, 190-day extension
• Subrecipient agreement with Nash Edgecombe Wilson Community Action for $405,000 in CDBG-CV subsistence payments

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution for the opioid litigation settlement MOA, a final change order for the Middlesex Corporate Centre project, an amendment for the Northern Nash Water System, and a CDBG-CV subrecipient agreement. They also scheduled a public hearing on the FY2021-2022 budget for June 7, 2021. The meeting included a presentation on the proposed budget and a closed session for attorney consultation.

• Approved resolution for opioid litigation settlement MOA (unanimous)
• Approved final amending change order for Middlesex Corporate Centre Infrastructure Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Contract Amendment 7 for Northern Nash Water System Project (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 CDBG-CV Subrecipient Agreement (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on FY2021-2022 budget for June 7, 2021 (unanimous)

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will vote on whether to recommend approval or denial for the Jones Farm Subdivision, a 74-lot residential development on 82 acres. The Board of Commissioners previously tabled the request after public opposition regarding traffic safety and density. The agenda also includes reviews for five other rezoning and subdivision requests in Nashville, Rocky Mount, Spring Hope, Zebulon, and Bailey.

• Reconsideration of CU-210403: Rezone 82 acres on Red Rd and NC Highway 43 from A1 to RA-20-CU for the 74-lot Jones Farm Subdivision.
• Reissue of CU-040801: Reauthorize the 45-lot Old Spring Hope Road Phase 2 Subdivision on 49.5 acres in Rocky Mount.
• Review of CU-210503: Rezone 0.378 acres behind 4303 Oak Level Rd from R-30 to Ol-CU for Carolina Industrial Resources office use.
• Review of Z-210501: Rezone one acre at 10972 Old US Highway 64 in Spring Hope from A1 to RC (Rural Commercial).
• Review of Z-210502: Rezone 1.87 acres on E NC Highway 97 in Rocky Mount from R-30 to GC (General Commercial).

The Nash County Planning Board voted 4-3 to recommend denial of the Jones Farm subdivision rezoning (CU-210403), reversing its earlier approval after a public hearing raised concerns. The board also recommended approval of several other rezoning and subdivision requests, including the Old Spring Hope Road Phase 2 subdivision and a commercial rezoning on Old US Highway 64.

• Recommended denial of Jones Farm rezoning CU-210403 (4-3)
• Recommended approval of Old Spring Hope Road Phase 2 CUP reissue (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision waiver for Lot 55 at Old Spring Hope Road (7-1)
• Recommended approval of CU-210503 office rezoning at 4303 Oak Level Rd (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Z-210501 rural commercial rezoning at 10972 Old US 64 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Z-210502 general commercial rezoning on E NC 97 (unanimous)
• Approved Driver Landing Phase II preliminary plat (7-1)
• Deferred Jordan Place subdivision modification to June 21 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several conditional use permits, including a large solar farm, a gravel parking lot, and two subdivisions. They will also consider a road removal, a subdivision waiver, and various financial and administrative items.

• Public hearing on 80-megawatt Gideon Solar Farm on Taylors Gin Rd.
• Public hearing to rezone 1.52 acres for gravel vehicle parking.
• Public hearing for 82-acre Jones Farm Subdivision rezoning.
• Public hearing for 31.17-acre Whitley Crossing Subdivision rezoning.
• Resolution to remove a segment of Vaughn Chapel Road from state maintenance.

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional use permit for the Gideon Solar Farm, an 80-megawatt photovoltaic facility on about 420 acres on Taylors Gin Road, with conditions including a 300-foot setback for inverters and battery storage. The board also approved a rezoning for a gravel parking area beside W.S. Strickland's Body Shop, approved a text amendment removing a lot width waiver for heavily traveled roads, and tabled a rezoning for the 74-lot Jones Farm Subdivision. Additionally, the board approved a rezoning for the 53-lot Whitley Crossing Subdivision but denied its subdivision waiver request, and denied a similar waiver for Creekside Manor Subdivision.

• Approved conditional use permit CU-210401 for Gideon Solar Farm (80 MW) on Taylors Gin Rd
• Approved rezoning CU-210402 to RC-CU for gravel vehicle parking beside 9077 S NC Highway 581
• Approved text amendment A-210401 removing lot width waiver for roads with over 1,000 trips/day (6-1, Belfield no)
• Tabled rezoning CU-210403 for Jones Farm Subdivision, sent back to Planning Board
• Approved rezoning CU-210404 for Whitley Crossing Subdivision (53 lots) to RA-20-CU
• Denied subdivision waiver for Whitley Crossing Subdivision (shared driveways on Whitley Rd)
• Denied subdivision waiver for Creekside Manor Subdivision (shared driveways on Selma Rd)
• Approved extension of conditional use permit CU-181002 for Next Level Cycles to May 5, 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners is holding a joint recessed meeting with the Nash County Board of Education and Nash Community College. The agenda consists of budget presentations from Nash Community College and the Nash County Board of Education, followed by discussion and any action items. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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

The Nash County Board of Commissioners held a joint meeting with the Nash County Public Schools Board of Education and Nash Community College. Presentations were made on the FY 2021-2022 proposed budgets for Nash Community College and Nash County Public Schools. No formal decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the presentations.

• Adjourned the joint meeting after budget presentations

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will hold public hearings and make recommendations on several land-use requests, including a conditional use permit for an 80-megawatt solar farm, three conditional use rezoning requests, and a text amendment to the county's development ordinance. The board will also review its public comment policy and receive updates on recent Board of Commissioners actions.

• Conditional Use Permit CU-210401: 80-MW solar farm on 420.65 acres near Taylors Gin Rd, Castalia
• Conditional Use Rezoning CU-210402: 1.52 acres at 9077 S NC Highway 581, Bailey, from R-40 to RC-CU for towing/repossession gravel lot
• Conditional Use Rezoning CU-210403: 82 acres on Red Rd/NC 43, Nashville, to RA-20-CU for 74-lot Jones Farm Subdivision
• Conditional Use Rezoning CU-210404: 31.17 acres at Needham Rd/Whitley Rd, Bailey, to RA-20-CU for 53-lot Whitley Crossing Subdivision
• Text Amendment A-210401: Remove waiver for lot width on roads with over 1,000 daily trips

The Nash County Planning Board recommended approval of an 80-megawatt solar farm on 420.65 acres near Castalia, along with several rezoning requests for residential subdivisions and a commercial parking area. The board also recommended removing a waiver provision for lot widths on heavily traveled roads. All recommendations go to the Nash County Board of Commissioners for final action.

• Recommended approval of 80-MW solar farm CU-210401 (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning 1.52 acres to RC-CU for gravel parking CU-210402 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 10%/70% watershed development option for CU-210402 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of gravel parking conditional use permit CU-210402 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of text amendment A-210401 removing lot width waiver (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning 82 acres to RA-20-CU for Jones Farm Subdivision CU-210403 (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning 31.17 acres to RA-20-CU for Whitley Crossing Subdivision CU-210404 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of subdivision waiver for Whitley Crossing shared driveways (5-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners is holding a budget workshop for the FY2021/2022 fiscal year. They will hear a presentation from the Sheriff's Office on a Bear Cat vehicle and new building, review the General Fund overview, and discuss the budget with the county manager. The meeting will recess and resume on April 29 for a joint budget meeting with the Board of Education and Community College.

• Sheriff presentation on Bear Cat and new building
• FY2022 General Fund overview as of April 19
• Budget discussion with County Manager Zee Lamb
• Recess until April 29 for joint education/community college budget meeting
• Commemorative courtyard ceremonies for Rachel Joyner and Lou Richardson

The Nash County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session, receiving presentations on the Sheriff's Office Bear Cat vehicle and building request, the FY 2021-2022 draft budget, and discussing items like ARP funding and employee salary/COLA. No formal decisions were made; the board voted to recess until April 29 for a joint meeting with schools and community college.

• Recessed until April 29, 2021 for joint budget meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners is holding public hearings and considering approvals for an economic development inducement agreement with Cummins Inc., involving up to $83,088,000 in capital investment and incentive payments tied to increased property taxes. The board will also hold quasi-judicial hearings on five conditional use rezoning requests, including subdivisions and a self-storage facility, and consider items like school financing, a solar farm fee change, and various resolutions and contracts.

• Economic development inducement agreement with Cummins Inc. for up to $83,088,000 investment
• Five conditional use rezoning requests: Old Smithfield Rd (47.05 acres), W NC Highway 97 (8.07 acres), Red Oak Battleboro Rd (58.29 acres), Chapman Rd (9.7 acres), Stoney Hill Church Rd & Whitley Rd (148.52 acres)
• Amendment to conditional use permit CU-170802 to allow motor vehicle sales at 2450 W Hornes Church Rd
• New replacement elementary school financing resolution
• Fee schedule amendment to revise electrical permit fee for commercial solar farms

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved four conditional use rezoning requests for new residential subdivisions, including the 207-lot Williams Grove Subdivision, the 68-lot Red Oak Battleboro Road Subdivision, the 59-lot Old Smithfield Road Subdivision, and the 16-lot Williams Ridge Phase IV. The board also approved a new electrical permit fee for commercial solar farms, changing it from $5.00 per panel to $1,000.00 per megawatt (AC) with a $2,500.00 minimum. Additionally, the board approved an economic development inducement agreement for Cummins Inc., a financing resolution for a new replacement elementary school, and a $11.6 million bond refunding for the Central Nash Water and Sewer District.

• Approved Economic Development Inducement Agreement for Cummins Rocky Mount Engine Plant.
• Approved financing resolution for the new replacement elementary school (Commissioner Belfield voted no).
• Approved First Bank as winning bidder to refund USDA General Obligation Bonds for Central Nash Water & Sewer District.
• Adopted new electrical permit fee for commercial solar farms: $1,000 per megawatt (AC), $2,500 minimum.
• Approved rezoning and conditional use permit for 59-lot Old Smithfield Road Subdivision (CU-210304).
• Approved rezoning and conditional use permit for 8.07-acre self-storage facility on W NC Highway 97 (CU-210305).
• Approved rezoning and conditional use permit for 68-lot Red Oak Battleboro Road Subdivision (CU-210303).
• Approved rezoning and conditional use permit for 16-lot Williams Ridge Phase IV Subdivision (CU-210302).

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners is holding a budget workshop for fiscal year 2021/2022. They will discuss new position and salary adjustment requests, a grant and capital project summary, an update on Miracle Park, and FY2022 capital improvement plan (CIP) requests.

• New position and salary adjustment requests
• Grant and capital project summary
• Miracle Park update
• FY2022 CIP requests

The Nash County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session on March 31, 2021, hearing presentations from various departments on new position and salary adjustment requests. The board approved the reclassification of three Department of Social Services positions and one new position for the Health Department, effective April 1, 2021. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion and presentations.

• Approved reclassification of DSS Office Assistant IV to Staff Development Technician II
• Approved reclassification of DSS Income Maintenance Administrator II to Income Maintenance Administrator I
• Approved reclassification of DSS Social Worker II to Income Maintenance Administrator I
• Approved new Health Department position: Processing Assistant IV

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a workshop to review fiscal year 2021 year-end projections and estimates for the 2022 fiscal year. The meeting includes discussions on fire district tax rate increase requests and various agency operational requests.

• Nash County Fire District Tax Rates - Tax Increase Requests
• FY2021 Year End Projections and FY 2022 Estimates
• Housing Urgent Repair Program (2019) Closeout Ordinance
• Outside Agency Requests from Local Human Services and Library
• Board Appointments for the Town of Momeyer

The Nash County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session, making two formal decisions: appointing Jordan Jackson and Wayne Manning to the Town of Momeyer Planning Board/Board of Adjustment, and approving the 2019 Urgent Repair Program Grant Project Closeout Ordinance. The board also discussed several budget items, including fire district tax rates, FY2021 projections, and FY2022 budget requests, but took no final action on them. The meeting recessed to continue the budget work session the next day.

• Appointed Jordan Jackson as Extraterritorial Jurisdiction member to Momeyer Planning Board/Board of Adjustment
• Appointed Wayne Manning as alternate Extraterritorial Jurisdiction member to Momeyer Planning Board/Board of Adjustment
• Approved 2019 Urgent Repair Program Grant Project Closeout Ordinance

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider several conditional use rezoning requests and subdivision plats, including a 207-lot residential subdivision. The board will also discuss and potentially adopt a public comment policy and review recent planning actions by the Board of Commissioners.

• Rezone 148.52 acres for 207-lot Williams Grove Subdivision (CU-210301)
• Rezone 9.7 acres for 16-lot Williams Ridge Subdivision Phase IV (CU-210302)
• Rezone 58.29 acres for 68-lot Red Oak Battleboro Road Subdivision (CU-210303)
• Rezone 47.05 acres for 59-lot Old Smithfield Road Subdivision (CU-210304)
• Amend CU-170802 to allow motor vehicle sales at 2450 W Hornes Church Rd

The Nash County Planning Board voted to recommend approval of five conditional use rezoning requests to the Board of Commissioners, including a 207-lot subdivision, a 16-lot subdivision, a 68-lot subdivision, a 59-lot subdivision, and a self-storage facility. The board also recommended approval of an amendment to a conditional use permit to allow motor vehicle sales at a Bailey location. Additionally, the board adopted a new public comment policy and approved preliminary plats for two subdivisions.

• Adopted a public comment policy allowing each speaker three minutes per agenda item, with a timer displayed.
• Recommended approval of an amendment to Conditional Use Permit CU-170802 to add motor vehicle sales at 2450 W Hornes Church Rd, Bailey.
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Rezoning CU-210301 for the 207-lot Williams Grove Subdivision on Stoney Hill Church Rd (5-2 vote).
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Rezoning CU-210302 for the 16-lot Williams Ridge Subdivision, Phase IV on Chapman Rd (6-1 vote).
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Rezoning CU-210303 for the 68-lot Red Oak Battleboro Road Subdivision (6-1 vote).
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Rezoning CU-210304 for the 59-lot Old Smithfield Road Subdivision (5-2 vote).
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Rezoning CU-210305 for a self-storage warehouse facility on W NC Highway 97, Middlesex.
• Approved the Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat for the Daughtridge Property Subdivision (20 lots) and the Crooked Swamp Subdivision (14 lots).

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners is holding a recessed meeting with a single substantive item: a school construction contract. After addressing that item, the board will recess until March 30, 2021, for a budget retreat.

• School construction contract discussion

The Board of Commissioners voted to support the Nash County Public Schools Board of Education's early award of a steel contract for the new Red Oak Elementary School Project, due to rising steel costs. The county will cover engineering fees incurred to date, up to a maximum of 4% of the steel cost and not exceeding $44,000, if financing is not secured. The vote passed with one dissenting vote. The meeting recessed until March 30, 2021, for a budget work session.

• Approved covering engineering fees for early steel award, up to $44,000, for Red Oak Elementary School Project.
• Voted to support the school board's early steel contract award to H.G. Reynolds Co. (approximately $1.2 million).
• Recessed meeting until March 30, 2021, at 9:00 AM for a budget work session.

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold two quasi-judicial public hearings: one to amend the drainage plan for the Spring Hope 2 Solar Farm, and another to expand the 58 North Mini Storage facility. They will also consider a subdivision waiver, fee schedule changes, an ambulance bid, and various financial and administrative items.

• Public hearing to amend Conditional Use Permit CU-141102 for Spring Hope 2 Solar Farm on Frazier Rd/Worth Rd, replacing drainage pipes with a 3-foot berm and optional pond
• Public hearing to amend Conditional Use Rezoning CU-160302 to expand 58 North Mini Storage at 4671 N NC Highway 58 by 2.25 acres for a fifth building
• Subdivision waiver request for Williams Ridge Subdivision, Phase III on Stoney Hill Church Rd/Chapman Rd
• Fee schedule amendment to revise electrical permit fee for commercial photovoltaic systems (solar farms)
• Formal bid proposal for ambulance and approval of FY20-21 audit contract

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved a request to amend Conditional Use Permit CU-141102 for the Spring Hope 2 Solar Farm, substituting a three-foot berm for the previously approved drainage plan to address water runoff concerns for the adjacent property at 833 Frazier Rd. The Board also approved a request to amend Conditional Use Rezoning CU-160302 to rezone 2.25 acres and expand the 58 North Mini Storage Facility to add a fifth building. Additionally, the Board approved a bid award of $204,988.50 to Select Custom Apparatus for a new ambulance and approved a subdivision waiver for the Williams Ridge Subdivision, Phase III.

• Approved amending Conditional Use Permit CU-141102 for the Spring Hope 2 Solar Farm, replacing the drainage plan with a three-foot berm and a pond, subject to a storm drainage plan review.
• Approved amending Conditional Use Rezoning CU-160302 to rezone 2.25 acres from A1 to GC-CU for the expansion of the 58 North Mini Storage Facility.
• Approved amending Conditional Use Permit CU-160302 to authorize the construction of a fifth self-storage warehouse building at 58 North Mini Storage.
• Approved a subdivision waiver for the Williams Ridge Subdivision, Phase III, subject to conditions including a riparian buffer and road maintenance agreement.
• Approved the bid award of $204,988.50 to Select Custom Apparatus for a 2022 Type III Chevrolet G4500 ambulance.
• Awarded a Grant Administration Services Contract to The Wooten Company for the 2020 CDBG-CV Grant and authorized negotiation of an engineering contract.
• Approved the FY 2020-2021 Audit Contract with Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co., P.A. at an annual cost of $50,000.
• Approved 13 budget amendments, including funds for legal services, cost of living adjustments, and a transfer to the High Speed Internet Project.

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings, hear public comments, and receive a director's report. New business includes a demonstration of the ES&S ExpressVote voting machine, discussion of HAVA (Help America Vote Act) funds and equipment purchases, and a discussion on redistricting. The meeting is open to the public with limited seating and masks required.

• Demo of ES&S ExpressVote voting machine
• Discussion of HAVA funds and equipment purchases
• Discussion of redistricting
• Approval of minutes from November 10th, 13th, and 19th meetings

The Nash County Board of Elections unanimously approved purchasing 27 ES&S ExpressVote voting machines for $94,233.75, funded by an additional $165,352 in federal HAVA funds. The new machines will replace aging AutoMarks, with a $100 trade-in discount per unit. Remaining funds will upgrade laptops, network servers, and voting booths. The board also approved prior meeting minutes and heard a demonstration of the ExpressVote system.

• Approved purchase of 27 ES&S ExpressVote machines for $94,233.75 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov 10, 2020 and Nov 13, 2020 meetings (unanimous)
• Noted receipt of $165,352 in additional federal HAVA funds

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will consider three conditional use permit amendments and a major subdivision sketch plan, including a solar farm drainage change, a mini storage expansion, and an 11-lot residential subdivision. The board will also receive updates on recent Board of Commissioners actions, including approvals and denials of rezoning requests.

• Conditional Use Permit CU-141102 Amendment: Pine Gate Renewables proposes substituting a berm for a drainage plan at Spring Hope 2 Solar Farm, 833 Frazier Rd, Spring Hope.
• Conditional Use Rezoning CU-160302 Amendment: Edward & Dixie LLC and 58 North Mini Storage LLC seek to rezone 2.25 acres at 4671 N NC Highway 58, Nashville, from A1 to GC-CU for a fifth storage building.
• Major Subdivision Sketch Plan: Williams Ridge Subdivision Phase III, 11 residential lots at Stoney Hill Church Rd and Chapman Rd, with shared driveway for Lots 1-3.
• Update: Phobos Solar Farm expansion (342 acres) approved; three general rezoning requests denied; UDO text amendment for cluster development denied.
• Update: Subdivision waiver for Minnie Burt Heirs property on S NC Highway 581 approved.

The Nash County Planning Board recommended approval of three items for the Board of Commissioners: an amendment to the Spring Hope 2 Solar Farm permit to substitute a berm for a drainage pipe system, a rezoning and permit amendment to expand the 58 North Mini Storage facility, and a sketch plan for the Williams Ridge Subdivision Phase III. The board also approved the minutes from the December 21, 2020 meeting. All recommendations were made with specific conditions and will be considered by the Nash County Board of Commissioners.

• Recommended approval of Spring Hope 2 Solar Farm permit amendment to substitute a berm for drainage pipes (7-0, Sandifer recused)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 2.25 acres for 58 North Mini Storage expansion from A1 to GC-CU (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of permit amendment for 58 North Mini Storage expansion to add a fifth building (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Williams Ridge Subdivision Phase III sketch plan with waiver for shared driveway (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 21, 2020 regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners is holding public hearings to decide on a new elementary school financing plan, a CDBG-CV grant ordinance, and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The agenda includes four specific land use requests: restoring cluster development for small lots and rezoning three separate properties (ranging from 47 to 91 acres) to medium-density residential zoning. Additionally, the board will review budget amendments, tax reports, and appointments.

• Public hearing on new elementary school financing presented by Ted Cole of Davenport & Company, LLC
• Rezoning 91 acres at 3706 Stoney Hill Church Rd & 9213 Whitley Rd to RA-20 (Medium-Density Residential)
• Rezoning 58.29 acres on Red Oak Battleboro Rd to RA-20 (Medium-Density Residential)
• Rezoning 47.05 acres on Old Smithfield Rd to RA-20 (Medium-Density Residential)
• UDO text amendment to restore cluster development for residential lots less than 20,000 square feet if served by public water and sewer

The Nash County Board of Commissioners denied three rezoning requests (Z-210101, Z-210102, Z-210103) and a text amendment to allow cluster development on lots under 20,000 sq ft, while approving a conditional use permit amendment to expand the Phobos Solar Farm by 342 acres. The board also approved a subdivision waiver, financing for a new elementary school, a CDBG-CV grant ordinance, budget amendments, and a tax refund.

• Denied UDO Text Amendment A-210101 to restore cluster development on lots under 20,000 sq ft
• Denied rezoning of 91 acres at Stoney Hill Church Rd & Whitley Rd to RA-20
• Denied rezoning of 58.29 acres on Red Oak Battleboro Rd to RA-20
• Denied rezoning of 47.05 acres on Old Smithfield Rd to RA-20
• Approved amendment to Conditional Use Permit CU-190701 to expand Phobos Solar Farm by 342 acres
• Approved subdivision waiver for Minnie Burt Heirs, Jehoshabeath Joyner Heirs, & Alvia Harris Tharpe property
• Approved resolution to finance New Elementary School Project (5-1, Belfield no)
• Approved CDBG-CV Grant Project Ordinance and COVID-19 Grant Project Ordinance Amendment 8

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $150,000 tax-exempt loan for the Coopers Fire Department to purchase a fire truck, as well as a policy extending emergency paid sick leave for county employees through March 31, 2021. The board will also receive updates on UNC Nash Healthcare and COVID-19 impacts on EMS, and vote on several contract and budget amendments.

• Approval of $150,000 tax-exempt loan for Coopers Fire Department from Southern Bank
• Nash County Emergency Paid Sick Leave Policy extension to March 31, 2021
• Contract Amendment 2 with Moseley Architects for $2,423 for Elm Street closure plans
• Contract amendment for The Wooten Company for easement plat at The Landing at Cooper Fields
• Northern Nash Water System budget amendment increasing project total to $9,907,945

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved a tax-exempt loan for Coopers Volunteer Fire Department to purchase a new apparatus. They also approved an emergency paid sick leave policy extending FFCRA benefits, contract amendments for the detention facility and water projects, and a fund amendment. The board went into closed session to consult with the county attorney.

• Approved tax-exempt loan for Coopers Volunteer Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Paid Sick Leave Policy extending FFCRA to March 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Detention Facility Contract Amendment 2 with Moseley Architects (unanimous)
• Approved Contract Amendment for The Wooten Company for The Landing at Cooper Fields (unanimous)
• Approved Contract Amendment for The Wooten Company for Northern Nash Water System Project (unanimous)
• Approved Northern Nash Water System Project Fund Amendment 4 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to consult with attorney (unanimous)

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will consider several rezoning requests, a solar farm expansion, and subdivision plats. The most consequential item is a request to amend Conditional Use Permit CU-190701 to add approximately 342 acres to the Phobos Solar Farm. The board will also review requests to rezone land for medium-density residential use and a text amendment to restore cluster development.

• Conditional Use Permit CU-190701 amendment to expand Phobos Solar Farm by ~342 acres at 3354 Frazier Rd, Middlesex, NC
• Text Amendment A-210101 to restore cluster development of residential lots under 20,000 sq ft
• Rezoning Z-210101: 91 acres at 3706 Stoney Hill Church Rd & 9213 Whitley Rd, Bailey, NC from R-40 to RA-20
• Rezoning Z-210102: 58.29 acres on Red Oak Battleboro Road from R-30 to RA-20
• Rezoning Z-210103: 47.05 acres on Old Smithfield Road at Skeet Road from R-40 to RA-20

The Nash County Planning Board recommended approval of an amendment to expand the Phobos Solar farm by approximately 342 acres, subject to conditions. It also recommended approval of three rezoning requests to allow higher-density residential development, and approved a subdivision preliminary plat and a subdivision waiver request. All recommendations will go to the Nash County Board of Commissioners for final decisions.

• Recommended approval of Phobos Solar farm expansion (CU-190701) (unanimous, 1 recusal)
• Recommended approval of UDO text amendment A-210101 to allow cluster development with lots under 20,000 sq ft, subject to public water/sewer (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning Z-210101 (91 acres at Stoney Hill Church Rd & Whitley Rd) to RA-20 (6-2)
• Recommended approval of rezoning Z-210102 (58.29 acres on Red Oak Battleboro Rd) to RA-20 (7-1)
• Recommended approval of rezoning Z-210103 (47.05 acres on Old Smithfield Rd) to RA-30 (unanimous)
• Approved Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat for Adolph Road Subdivision (6 lots) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of subdivision waiver for property at 3897, 3911, & 3917 S NC Highway 581 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests, including a 23.7-acre parcel on Eastern Ave and a 1.93-acre parcel on Northern Nash Rd, and will consider approving a $524,123 federal grant application for anti-poverty services. The board will also vote on several contracts, budget amendments, and appointments, and will enter closed session for legal, economic development, and personnel matters.

• Public hearing on rezoning 23.7 acres at 3656 Eastern Ave to OI (Office & Institutional)
• Public hearing on rezoning 1.93 acres at 2180 & 2194 Northern Nash Rd to RA-30 (Single-Family Residential)
• Approval of NEED, Inc. Community Services Block Grant application for $524,123 for FY21-22
• Contract amendment for Wooten Company for Northern Nash Water System Project
• COVID-19 Grant Project Ordinance Amendment 7

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved a text amendment adding 'animal shelter (government owned)' as a permitted land use in certain zoning districts, and approved two rezonings: 23.7 acres at 3656 Eastern Ave to OI, and 1.93 acres at 2180 & 2194 Northern Nash Rd to RA-30. The board also approved a CSBG grant application, a farm lease bid, an inter-local agreement with Nashville, and several budget amendments, while tabling two water system contract items.

• Approved NEED, Inc. CSBG application for FY21-22
• Approved UDO text amendment A-201201 adding animal shelter (government owned) as permitted use
• Approved rezoning Z-201202 for 23.7 acres at 3656 Eastern Ave to OI
• Approved rezoning Z-201201 for 1.93 acres at 2180 & 2194 Northern Nash Rd to RA-30
• Approved award of badge and service weapon to retiring Deputy Jeremy Worrell
• Awarded farm lease bid to Josh Barnes of Pak House LLC for $11,699
• Renewed Inter-Local Agreement with Town of Nashville for Glover Park for 2 years
• Tabled Wooten Company contract amendment and Northern Nash Water System Project Amendment 4 until Jan 19, 2021