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County Manager Evans presented the recommended changes. He said the existing policy provided eligible employees up to four hours of paid leave annually to participate in a child’s school or daycare activity; the revised policy would broaden the allowable uses of the community‑service leave and increase it to eight hours per year for activities including volunteering with local nonprofits, community cleanups, mentoring or voter engagement efforts. The policy includes supervisory approval, advance notice and documentation requirements to limit operational disruption. Evans said the change originated from the county’s internal compensation planning team and was proposed by a staff member in IT.

Commissioners voted to approve the expanded community‑service leave; one commissioner commented the increase is small but welcomed the change.

On compensation plan items, the board approved creating license plate agency (LPA) clerk 2 and 3 grades to provide a promotion path from the existing LPA clerk. The board also approved an administrative officer job description (grade 4) that was on the approved compensation plan but lacked a formal job description.

The most debated item was restoring the deputy director position for Social Services (grade 11). One commissioner asked that adding a high‑level grade be taken through the budget process so that pay and FTE implications could be reviewed during the budget cycle. County staff said adding the position to the compensation schedule does not immediately create a funded new FTE — the position can be added to the schedule without immediate appropriation — and argued the restored title supports succession planning and internal leadership. The board approved the deputy director position but recorded one opposition.

All approvals were taken as separate motions. The board did not authorize immediate funding to hire for the deputy director post; staff said funding decisions would be made through the budget process if and when the board directs filling the position.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Edgecombe Commissioners Meeting 5/5/2025","oneSentenceSummary","County commissioners expanded paid community‑service leave and approved several compensation plan updates, including adding a deputy director slot in Social Services; the deputy director vote drew one opposition and a request to route such a hire through the budget process.","taxTitle","Edgecombe County, North Carolina","taxId",73547,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6568585,"Rocky Mount proposes reallocation of CDBG and HOME funds; Edgecombe County raises concerns about reduced home-rehab dollars",724,781000,1505000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3194404-96046a6b7daf105732aa85170c2dc3d7&start=781&end=1505","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3194404-96046a6b7daf105732aa85170c2dc3d7/thumbnail_781000.jpg","/articles/6568585/Edgecombe-County/North-Carolina/Rocky-Mount-proposes-reallocation-of-CDBG-and-HOME-funds-Edgecombe-County-raises-concerns-about-reduced-home-rehab-dollars","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6568585-42014e55b0cf319343cc31f46eb21c4b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771083846&Signature=PYM5-zYG6pOLX7xVMJ4N-2kLYeWGB6sm6M4eUyhego5QneXBto8D8xjiDA1qYUdrwAjEi9mXFSnlRa4l-y8Bq~LU7U1nPehO5ZwdYdGU0fqMVxTzq7D4hlAsV0Rz4NwDBrFpWLIrsOYoUOEzGPsQmQO~U18yddkoOWsX8DxKhp8kbKY-jaARvEvEwrIjrYi2BuhGCfSZCfS3YiL5LDJbV7XX4SNIAteRE1pz25oehNwHpw1JrSdEnH7ebyQlbGs4f8YG1ogoK1h54tI5UuOr0APErJSSJYSQegXVPOfIxOpeLSKhE1HcBt599szb1hqcHCDLE3D0E4RejClKT~95KQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rocky Mount on Monday presented its draft 2025 annual action plan for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds and proposed substantial amendments covering 2019–2024 that would move some housing rehabilitation money into down-payment assistance and single-family home development.

Stephanie Taylor, community development manager for the City of Rocky Mount Department of Housing and Community Development, told the Edgecombe County Board of Commissioners the draft plan estimates $495,363 in CDBG allocation and $359,420 in HOME funds for fiscal year 2025 and that the city is proposing amendments to reallocate previously planned rehabilitation funding to economic development, down-payment assistance and the development of homeownership units.

The shift would, according to Taylor’s presentation, reduce the budget for housing rehabilitation projects (one line item cited a reduction of $338,196) and move CHDO set-aside funds of $420,625 to develop single-family homes for resale to income-eligible households. The draft plan and amendments are on public display for a 30-day comment period from April 12 through May 12, 2025; written comments are being accepted through May 12. The city council for Rocky Mount is expected to act on the plan on May 12 and, if approved, submit the plan to HUD on or after May 15.

County Manager Evans told commissioners the city serves as the entitlement jurisdiction and lead for the Down East HOME Consortium, of which Edgecombe County is a member. He said each member’s share of HOME resources is calculated by population and that the county’s outside‑city allocation is relatively small. “So what is available to us, us being the county outside of the city limits of Rocky Mount, is a relatively small amount of money,” he said, adding that the county’s Downeast HOME Consortium representative votes on how consortium HOME funds are used in the county.

During the public portion of the hearing, a resident raised the common concern that smaller, often elderly homeowners need rehabilitation help for existing houses and argued that down‑payment assistance “is no good if they can’t continue it once they get into the home.” The commenter said the county has “a lot of people, especially a lot of elderly people who need their homes rehabbed.” The speaker asked whether the county had input into the proposed reduction of rehabilitation funding.

Taylor and Evans responded that the HOME formula and the city’s internal choices determine how the consortium’s HOME and CDBG dollars are allocated. Taylor noted the county has $71,884 proposed in the draft HOME allocation for Edgecombe County scatter‑site housing rehabilitation and that Edgecombe County retains a balance of $325,000 for housing rehab. Evans emphasized the public hearings are intended to gather feedback from residents on the proposed reallocation and thanked the commenter for raising rehabilitation needs.

No county action was taken at this meeting; the public hearing was held to receive comment and the county did not approve or disapprove the Rocky Mount plan at this session.

Residents who wish to review the draft plan or submit comments were directed to the Rocky Mount community development office and to contact Stephanie Taylor by email at stephanie.taylor@rockymountnc.gov or by phone at (252) 972‑1267.","Rocky Mount on Monday presented its draft 2025 annual action plan for HUD CDBG and HOME funds and proposed amendments that shift money from housing rehabilitation to down‑payment assistance and new home construction.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6568580,"Edgecombe planning board forwards large rezoning request with unfavorable recommendation; commissioners set June public hearing",1316,6216000,7532000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3194404-96046a6b7daf105732aa85170c2dc3d7&start=6216&end=7532","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3194404-96046a6b7daf105732aa85170c2dc3d7/thumbnail_6216000.jpg","/articles/6568580/Edgecombe-County/North-Carolina/Edgecombe-planning-board-forwards-large-rezoning-request-with-unfavorable-recommendation-commissioners-set-June-public-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6568580-0d49390767552762ffcc1ada24067808/orig.mp4?Expires=1771083846&Signature=NJFIuBQXeMAYKizNLNto0Y3o4ETl8fD6EN0975uphGAUSsZkwvFcLFUpU4ecoiDarMXrdX~BmjhRjC-h3xf4o9-4KXPuyEHTJBrw~dXXTXuYN7-nC8nlNSrUd9ft3gcpmKwnJSxg-LRCGPFG3qYYhTIxrFieB7w1k43UCWmx0V2BY8VnxFzBUbBybC2QahAd-iqVQbkUgGGVU9MfKxAEplJeHXZ~ltnBgMsEqTxafpbSTUeTHf1GL6rOnzvphXNSPQBh0zvg-rbkjbcULgOZRTMdjIe3chvY6Xpg3~HiNfxxLAJkAtJTgfiZKzZh~-SEBcyvc3bZU-GpEEvc3jiEqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Edgecombe County Planning Board unanimously recommended an unfavorable recommendation on a conditional rezoning request filed by CT Williams to rezone two parcels totaling roughly 294 acres along N.C. Highway 111 South from AR‑30 Rural Residential to R‑20‑C (Residential Conditional).

Durbin Spellford, planning director, said the planning board concluded the proposal was inconsistent with the county’s comprehensive plan growth management policy, which prioritizes maintaining rural character in the area. The applicant proposes limiting development to single‑family site‑built homes as a condition; the request would reduce minimum lot size from 30,000 square feet (AR‑30) to 20,000 square feet (R‑20) where applicable and allow a higher density than current AR‑30 rules.

Several commissioners asked if there were intermediate zoning options or additional conditions that could address neighborhood concerns. Spellford noted the board of commissioners can propose additional conditions as part of a conditional rezoning, but any new conditions would require the applicant’s agreement. Commissioners and the planning director discussed conservation subdivision options under AR‑30 (which can allow reduced lot sizes when configured as conservation subdivisions) and the tradeoffs between lot size, open space set‑asides and the scale of development.

After discussion, the Board of Commissioners voted to schedule a public hearing on the petition for their June meeting. The public hearing will allow the applicant, neighbors and other stakeholders to present testimony before the board makes a final decision.","A conditional rezoning request by CT Williams to convert roughly 294 acres from AR‑30 rural residential to R‑20‑C (smaller lots, site‑built homes only) was forwarded to the Board of Commissioners with an unfavorable recommendation by the Planning Board; commissioners voted to call a public hearing in June.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":46,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6568565,"Votes at a glance: Edgecombe County Board of Commissioners actions, May 5, 2025",1888,3572000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3194404-96046a6b7daf105732aa85170c2dc3d7&start=3572&end=5460","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3194404-96046a6b7daf105732aa85170c2dc3d7/thumbnail_3572000.jpg","/articles/6568565/Edgecombe-County/North-Carolina/Votes-at-a-glance-Edgecombe-County-Board-of-Commissioners-actions-May-5-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6568565-9d7e9c759827987cb3ddbb9d19a3efa0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771083846&Signature=cfgq9ICYQeTZamWI7qtjzdrSbLX8gMjYSLlVREAZy4DNpI6gJ~QayQi13pXkwNjBEHcbHaA0kE2lxN1IPb-qSJ7DZ~kGae0hyK8rQyS~WLaKO7RbsfVAIRmQsiDfDDUochEVHD39wjKB-SvRX5PpPIU0xTScMcya~gfsLF3LQXUG0RIJndS-i675B1Tl0nh0hqb5ERtWORKiyJ3YdWbMk6xgQAfZgYaybgI67Xy0B43nVvF64ZlbRzgJmx7c9J-WJqnUsv3riN98Bb2mxPWN3-fYXduR8h4gPPibKLLKORmr0nHinohbtioZYYshtI6fVD5IcJ-3xjzQZ2JvC7MgrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its May 5, 2025 meeting, the Edgecombe County Board of Commissioners took formal action on a range of items. Below are the motions and outcomes recorded on the meeting agenda. Where individual vote tallies or named votes were not recorded in the meeting transcript, the outcome is noted as approved or otherwise per the board’s voice vote.

Votes and formal actions (summary)

- Minutes from the previous meeting: Motion to approve minutes was made and the board approved the minutes by voice vote (no further corrections noted).

- Public hearing #1 (Rocky Mount 2025 Annual Action Plan and substantial amendments for 2019–2024, CDBG and HOME): Public hearing held to receive comment; no county action taken at this meeting (item for information/comment).

- Public hearing #2 (Case 25‑SAR01 — street renaming): Motion to rename Barefield Lane to Barfield Lane (applicant Justin Barfield). The board approved the street renaming; the record indicates an affirmative voice vote (\"Aye\"). Outcome: approved; new official name recorded as BARFIELD Lane.

- Board of Equalization and Review (property appeals): The board heard multiple appeals and took the following actions:
• Appellant Billy Trebathen — staff recommended appraisal; the board voted to approve the assessor’s recommendation and confirm the assessed value per staff (motion carried; one board member recorded opposition to the motion to confirm the assessor’s position). Outcome: assessor’s position confirmed.
• Appeal(s) for Dennis Womble (Aztec Drive and Leggett Road lots) — staff recommended significant topography adjustments and reduced values; the board approved the recommended adjustments for both lots. Outcome: approved.
• The board recessed the BOE docket and scheduled additional appeals to be heard at a reconvened BOE on May 21, 2025; final adoption of values planned for the June meeting.

- Budget amendments (1–6): The board approved six budget amendments addressing Social Services expenditure lines, grant corrections, inmate pay and DSS trust adjustments, solid waste salary reallocations, unwinding legal fees for Horizon Health Partners financing arrangement and salary line transfers across departments. Outcome: approved.

- Tarboro Fourth‑of‑July fireworks application: Board approved the fireworks application as recommended by the emergency services director. Outcome: approved.

- Resolution: National Older Americans Month (May 2025): Board adopted a proclamation recognizing May as Older Americans Month in Edgecombe County and scheduled related senior events. Outcome: approved.

- Personnel policy change: Community service leave increased from four to eight hours annually, and eligible uses broadened; board approved the policy revision. Outcome: approved.

- Compensation plan / job descriptions:
• Add LPA Clerk 2 and LPA Clerk 3 grades — approved.
• Restore Deputy Director, Department of Social Services (grade 11) to compensation schedule — approved; one commissioner recorded opposition and asked that future funding be addressed in the budget process.
• Approve administrative officer job description (grade 4) — approved.

- Resolution opposing North Carolina House Bill 765 (changes to Chapter 160D planning/zoning authority): The board approved a resolution opposing the bill as drafted and directed staff to share the resolution with legislative delegates. Outcome: approved.

- Proclamation: Clerks to the Board of County Commissioners Week (May 4–10, 2025): Board approved the proclamation honoring the clerk of the board and county clerks. Outcome: approved.

- Health department fee schedule change (environmental health site visit inconvenience fee): Board approved a $25 site‑visit inconvenience fee for environmental health as recommended by the Human Services board. Outcome: approved.

- Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) changes: Board approved adjustments to current year HCCBG allocations (grant funds; no county match indicated). Outcome: approved.

- Appointments: Michelle Horton to the Human Services Board (pharmacist slot) — approved; reappointment of Willingham to the ABC Board — approved.

- Contracts and change orders: The board approved routine contract renewals and a correction to previously approved change order number 8; items included WIC nutrition contract and auditing services. Outcome: approved.

Other procedural items: The board entered executive session to discuss economic development and personnel matters and reconvened in open session to adjourn.

For details on motions, staff reports, appeals and the planning petition scheduled for public hearing in June, consult the meeting packet or contact the County Manager’s office.","The Board approved multiple consent and action items including budget amendments, proclamations, administrative appointments and contract approvals, and took specific votes on zoning, appeals and personnel items. This roundup lists formal actions and outcomes recorded on May 5, 2025.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6568570,"Edgecombe Works Office Skills Academy celebrates second graduating class; county funds tuition and supports stackable credentials",605,2345000,2950000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3194404-96046a6b7daf105732aa85170c2dc3d7&start=2345&end=2950","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3194404-96046a6b7daf105732aa85170c2dc3d7/thumbnail_2345000.jpg","/articles/6568570/Edgecombe-County/North-Carolina/Edgecombe-Works-Office-Skills-Academy-celebrates-second-graduating-class-county-funds-tuition-and-supports-stackable-credentials","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6568570-08c5039eaa7be1c07ccd6c9dd684dbfa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771083846&Signature=RUl35kQHbqQZDOp6LaKJwLS7WEtWEy~q7VCgiGc~NxKu9rEzHzNmZdsZbQlhdsTFVSuF0OB7EU8i~jB94DQnAwlDdNQEDyuSeVlZ57yslCJ2co24qvsbEiX6fZtltF95EdOW8ZlrDEZzFx0mAacHXo9A0nTFlM-oQP867-SviK2q1v8eCJHjv-EoT~2WKIszQYQ7OU3z4G2gBLLx1yNbbdtoCszZkO4y65WIQAi54YBcjK0bIjovLNRmJdfdOnV6q85AlulCnuOCRyuWPKK6IaeFPfzV0iH~zEEOpoDn5dtBndsfZJ4dUkxstRO5cpPwPYVaFiHB4DR9cK9FJV76hg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Edgecombe County and Edgecombe Community College on Monday recognized seven county employees who completed the second class of the Edgecombe Works Office Skills Academy, an eight‑week program that bundled stackable credentials and workplace training for county staff.

Dr. Greg McLeod, president of Edgecombe Community College, thanked the board for its funding and support and said the college and county partnered to deliver the program, which covered certificates and skills that stack toward larger credentials. McLeod said the college is also running additional skills academies, including a technical/“hands‑on” track.

Paige Ashman, lifelong learning programs administrator and the program coordinator, described the Office Skills Academy syllabus: participants earned two credentials during the 96‑hour course — Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (process and productivity improvement) and OSHA 10 (workplace health and safety) — and received instruction in accounting basics, Microsoft Office applications, customer service, leadership and time management. Ashman told commissioners the program covered in‑person and online sessions and noted the graduates balanced work and family commitments while completing the coursework.

The board recognized the graduates — Sharon Clark, Christy Lake, Quadasia Edwards, Esterine Pitt, Paige Medford, Teresa Mallon and Crystal Mabry — and invited them to stand for a group photograph. County officials said tuition, books and associated fees were covered by the county budget allocation for workforce development and that additional cohorts are planned.

County Manager Evans and commissioners praised the program and encouraged expansion to additional county staff and collaboration with the county school system and other partners for future iterations.","Seven Edgecombe County employees completed the eight‑week, 96‑hour Office Skills Academy offered by Edgecombe Community College, earning Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and OSHA 10 certifications. County and college officials recognized graduates at Monday’s meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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