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Washington County commissioners approve rezoning, adopt limited flexible time-off policy and approve budget amendments
Summary
At its Nov. 6 meeting, the Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a zoning map amendment for property requested by Jernigan Properties, adopted RESO 23-0038 establishing a limited flexible time-off policy for exempt employees, and approved budget transfers and other routine business, all by unanimous votes.
The Washington County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 6 approved a rezoning application, adopted a limited flexible time-off policy for exempt employees and approved budget amendments, actions the board took unanimously during a regularly scheduled meeting in Plymouth.
The board voted to adopt an ordinance amending the official zoning map to reclassify a parcel submitted by Jernigan Properties, Inc., from RA (Residential) to CC (Commercial). Planning staff summarized that the change was consistent with the county’s current Land Use Plan; the board moved and carried the ordinance after a public hearing and brief questions about permitting and infrastructure. Commissioners asked whether the Health Department would sign off; staff said health approvals occur during permitting and the Town of Plymouth reported no lift-station concerns.
A nearby resident, Robin Bond, told commissioners she did not want to sell her property and raised safety concerns about increased traffic, saying the highway is busier than when she was growing up and that she had lost three dogs. The board closed the public hearing and approved the zoning change by voice vote.
The board also adopted RESO 23-0038 to amend the Washington County personnel policy with a limited flexible time-off option for exempt employees. County Manager and County Attorney Curtis Potter described the policy as allowing employees to bank up to one week for future use and said it contains provisions intended to prevent abuse. Commissioner Carol V. Phelps moved adoption; Commissioner Ann C. Keyes seconded and the resolution passed unanimously.
Finance Officer Missy Dixon presented budget transfers and amendments included in the agenda packet; after a brief apology for a previously omitted report, the board approved the transfers and amendments unanimously.
Other items approved during the meeting included the multi-item consent agenda (which contained, among other items, three surplus real property resolutions and a Veterans Day proclamation) and the appointment of Commissioner Julius Walker, Jr. to an additional seat on the Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees. The meeting concluded with routine commissioner remarks and a unanimous motion to adjourn.
Votes at a glance
• Consent agenda (minutes, tax refunds/releases, three surplus property resolutions, Proclamation 2023-037): motion to approve carried unanimously (5-0).
• Rezoning (RA to CC) for application by Jernigan Properties, Inc.: motion to adopt ordinance amending official zoning map carried unanimously (5-0).
• RESO 23-0038 (limited flexible time-off policy for exempt employees): adopted unanimously (5-0).
• Budget transfers/amendments presented by Finance Officer Missy Dixon: approved unanimously (5-0).
• Appointment to BCCC Board of Trustees (Commissioner Julius Walker, Jr.): approved unanimously (5-0).
The board asked staff for follow-up on a requested job description for a part-time animal shelter position and for an update on EMS CPR training at a future meeting. The board is scheduled to meet again according to its usual calendar.
