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Rocky Mount council approves rezoning, personnel ordinance and a reduced Chamber contribution
Summary
The council adopted a rezoning for 1521 North Wesleyan Blvd, approved an amendment to the city's Personnel Plan (Chapter 16) and reduced the scheduled contribution to the Chamber of Commerce by $120,000 per year; most actions were approved by voice vote.
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — The Rocky Mount City Council approved several items during its meeting, including a rezoning, an amendment to the city personnel code and a reduction in the Chamber of Commerce contribution.
Rezoning and planning board recommendation: The council adopted an ordinance to rezone approximately 16.7 acres at 1521 North Wesleyan Boulevard from B‑2 (Commercial Corridor) to B‑5 (Commercial Services). Joseph Bocook, director of development services, told council staff and the planning board recommended approval to allow higher‑intensity uses, including towing operations. Councilman Joyner moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Walker seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote after the public hearing closed with no speakers.
Ordinance amending Personnel Plan: Councilman Joiner moved and Councilman Harris seconded approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 16 of the City Code, the city’s Personnel Plan. The motion passed by voice vote; no discussion was recorded at the meeting.
Chamber contribution reduced: The council approved a reduction in the scheduled annual contribution to the Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce by $120,000. The motion was made by Councilman Knight, seconded by Councilman Joiner, and carried by voice vote.
Consent agenda and minutes: The council also approved the consent agenda (tax releases, temporary street closure, grant applications and other routine items) and approved the minutes of the Aug. 25, 2025 meeting.
Votes and recording note: Actions were taken by motion and voice vote. The meeting transcript records "aye" responses but does not list individual roll‑call votes for each motion; where individual member votes were not recorded in the transcript, this summary notes the outcome as approved by voice vote.
