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Commission schedules potential removal of planning‑commission member after quarry conflict concerns
Summary
Commissioner Todd Smith raised conflict‑of‑interest concerns about a proposed quarry in Hampton tied to a Planning & Zoning Board member’s property. The commission voted 18–3–1 to place discussion of Gary Bailey’s removal on the Aug. 18 agenda for further consideration.
During commissioner comments, Todd Smith raised concerns about a quarry development in the Hampton area and alleged that communication with neighbors and affected residents was inadequate. Smith said a member of the Planning & Zoning Board owns the property where the quarry is proposed, and he questioned whether that posed a conflict of interest for that board member.
After discussion and questions to the county attorney about the legality of potential removal, Smith moved — and Jerry Proffitt seconded — to bring consideration of removing Gary Bailey from the Planning Commission to the county commission’s Aug. 18, 2025 regular session. The motion passed on an electronic vote of 18 yes, 3 no and 1 abstain. The minutes record the motion’s passage and that the matter will be considered at the August meeting.
The transcript records the allegation and the commission’s decision to place the item on a future agenda; the record does not include a formal charge, legal finding, or a hearing record on the alleged conflict at this meeting. Commissioners who voted no or abstained and any additional procedural steps for removal will be part of the Aug. 18 proceedings, according to the commission’s action.
