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Washington Park board approves audit and planning contracts, budget amendment and adopts resolutions on hazard plan and state zoning bills
Summary
At the May 5 meeting the Board approved a budget amendment transferring ARP funds, a three-year audit contract (FY25 amount $10,150), a planning and zoning services contract (not-to-exceed $6,000), adopted the Pamlico Sound Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and a resolution opposing House Bills 627 and 765.
The Washington Park Board of Commissioners approved several administrative and policy items at its May 5 meeting.
Financial and contracts: The Board approved a budget amendment to transfer American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds for a median/island planting project. The Board also approved a three-year engagement with Nunn, Brashear & Uzzell, P.A., and the FY25 audit contract for $10,150 (motion by Mayor pro tem Jeff Peacock, seconded by Commissioner Wade Dale). The Board engaged the Mid-East Commission (MEC) for Planning and Zoning administrative assistance for FY26; staff will bill hourly to a not-to-exceed amount of $6,000.
Regional hazard mitigation: The Board adopted the updated Pamlico Sound Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (RHMP), which the minutes state has been approved by FEMA. Mayor pro tem Peacock moved to approve the resolution adopting the RHMP; Commissioner Rumley seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
State bills: The Board adopted a resolution opposing House Bills 627 and 765. According to the meeting notes, HB 627 would require municipalities to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on every lot zoned for residential use and would restrict local parking and short-term rental rules for ADUs. HB 765 would mandate minimum residential densities (4'6 units per acre depending on population) and create potential legal liabilities for municipalities and individual commissioners. Commissioner Lee Bowen moved to adopt the resolution opposing the bills; Mayor pro tem Peacock seconded the motion and it passed by all.
Other items approved with motions included authorization for the Town attorney to pursue an easement for a ditch behind 411 Fairview/404 College and approval to remove a magnolia tree at the tennis courts. The Board also approved minutes and the financial report earlier in the meeting and granted a temporary street-closing request for a wedding on June 7, 2025.
