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Erwin board approves updated poultry ordinance and authorizes Hurricane Helene engineering RFQ; lease for Morgan property passes amid one dissent
Summary
The Erwin Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved an update to poultry ordinance 760-25 on second reading, authorized an RFQ for Hurricane Helene disaster-related engineering services, and approved a lease for the Morgan property (4–1). The meeting included public comments on the poultry rules and flood-damaged access in the South Industrial Park.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of Erwin approved an updated poultry ordinance (No. 760-25) on second reading, authorized a request for qualifications for Hurricane Helene disaster-related engineering services and approved a lease agreement for the Morgan property at its Jan. 27, 2025 regular meeting.
Alderwoman Angie Vaughn moved to approve the lease for the Morgan property; Vice Mayor James "Mickey" Hatcher seconded. The roll call vote was Aye: Angie Vaughn, Gary Chandler, James "Mickey" Hatcher, Mayor Glenn White; Nay: Michael Baker; Absent: Cathy Huskins. The board approved the lease 4–1.
Alderman Michael Baker moved to approve issuance of an RFQ for Hurricane Helene disaster-related engineering services; Vice Mayor Hatcher seconded. Roll call recorded the motion as approved with all present members voting Aye (Gary Chandler, Angie Vaughn, Michael Baker, James "Mickey" Hatcher, Mayor Glenn White).
On the ordinance update, Mayor Glenn White asked Ryan Blankenship to explain the proposed changes to poultry regulation 760-25. After Blankenship's remarks, Alderwoman Vaughn moved approval on second reading; Vice Mayor Hatcher seconded. The roll call vote was unanimous in favor (Michael Baker, Gary Chandler, James "Mickey" Hatcher, Angie Vaughn, Mayor Glenn White), and the ordinance passed its second reading.
The meeting included public comment on the poultry ordinance. Danny Bishop of Washington Street voiced concerns about the proposed update; Mayor White said the board would take those concerns into consideration. The record does not include direct quotations from Bishop or specific amendment language requested by commenters.
Mayor White and other board members framed the RFQ and lease votes as part of ongoing recovery and municipal operations following Hurricane Helene. The board thanked consultants and staff working on South Industrial Drive repairs and related recovery efforts.
The board announced its next regular meeting will be Feb. 10, 2025 and adjourned with no further action.
