Columbus County commissioners approve airport rename, set hearings on RV rules and duplex project, and OK finance contracts

Columbus County commissioners voted unanimously to rename the county airport, set public hearings on a new RV/travel-trailer ordinance and a special-use permit for an eight-duplex development, and approved several finance contracts and budget amendments during their meeting.

The actions reflect a mix of land‑use, infrastructure and routine finance decisions: a resolution to change the airport name to “Columbus County Regional Airport”; establishment of public hearing dates for a draft RV ordinance and for a special‑use permit for a proposed multifamily duplex community; approval of an engagement letter for REAC submission services for the county housing authority; continuation of an audit/consulting contract; and the first reading of a new budget‑amendment process policy along with multiple budget amendments.

Votes at a glance - Airport rename (resolution): Motion by Commissioner Byrd; seconded by Commissioner Bullard; outcome: approved (voice vote: “Aye”). - RV/travel‑trailer ordinance (establish public hearing): Mover: Scott Floyd; second: Barbara Featherson; outcome: motion passed to schedule a public hearing March 3 at 6:30 p.m. - Special‑use permit for duplex apartment community (establish public hearing): Mover: Commissioner Smith; second: Barbara Featherson; outcome: motion passed to schedule a public hearing (scheduled March 3,…