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Council rounds up personnel, contracts and airport fees; votes at a glance
Summary
At its Nov. 10 meeting Washington City Council converted a grant manager role to full time, approved a city clerk contract, adopted updated airport fees, authorized a $4,215 change order for the Medical District Project and approved appointments to the Planning Board and Housing Authority; most votes were unanimous.
Washington City Council used its Nov. 10 meeting to approve a series of personnel, contract and budget items.
Personnel and appointments: Council approved converting the Grant Manager position from part‑time to full‑time to address increasing grant work and compliance; staff estimated the additional cost for the remainder of the fiscal year at $23,200. Council also approved an employment contract for Cynthia S. Bennett as City Clerk and authorized the mayor to execute the document. Mayor Sadler appointed Teresa Whitney to the Washington Housing Authority to fill an unexpired term that runs to June 30, 2027, and the council appointed Lindsey Harris as an alternate member of the Planning Board (term to expire June 30, 2028).
Contracts and projects: Council approved Change Order #1 for the Medical District Project with a net increase of $4,215, to be covered by existing project contingencies. The council also adopted an updated fee schedule for the Washington–Warren Airport to account for unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility operations; staff said the schedule was adjusted to reflect fair market rates. The consent agenda included approval of an NC Emergency Management grant application for $31,699 to purchase an off‑road side‑by‑side vehicle for search‑and‑rescue purposes.
Votes at a glance (items recorded in minutes): - Approve Oct. 13, 2025 minutes — approved (6‑0). - Approve meeting agenda — approved (6‑0). - Consent agenda (budget schedule; History Center & Museum donations ordinance; NCEM grant $31,699) — approved (6‑0). - Grant Manager position converted to full time and budget ordinance amendment adopted — approved (6‑0); estimated FY cost $23,200. - Medical District Project Change Order #1 — approved (6‑0); net increase $4,215, paid from contingencies. - Adopt updated Washington–Warren Airport fee schedule — approved (6‑0). - Appoint Lindsey Harris, Planning Board (Alternate) through June 30, 2028 — approved (6‑0). - Appoint Teresa Whitney, Washington Housing Authority (fill unexpired term through June 30, 2027) — approved (6‑0). - Approve City Clerk employment contract (Cynthia S. Bennett) and authorize mayor to execute — approved (6‑0).
All votes recorded in the minutes show unanimous support among the six council members present. The council adjourned the meeting after a brief closed session called under state statute for personnel and attorney/client matters.
