Kings Mountain public meetings in 2023

ABC Board Agendas

The Kings Mountain ABC Board held a routine meeting, approving minutes, financial statements, and store insurance for another year. Members also discussed investigating a new banking relationship, specifically looking for a bank that offers courier service. No other substantive matters were discussed.

• Approved store insurance for December 2023-2024
• Discussed investigating new banking relationship with courier service
• Approved financial statement and sales
• Approved minutes from last meeting

Transportation Committee

The Kings Mountain Transportation Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and previous minutes, hear public comments, and discuss old business, specifically Cansler Street road improvements. The meeting is open for public comment and committee discussion.

• Cansler Street road improvements discussion
• Public comment period
• Review of social media/email comments

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council will hold a regular meeting and an organizational meeting. They will vote on reducing the Purchase Power Adjustment for commercial and industrial customers, adopt a memorandum of understanding with the Kings Mountain Historic Foundation, and consider a development agreement for the Dixon Ridge project. The organizational meeting will include swearing in new officials and appointing officers.

• Decrease Purchase Power Adjustment from 2.25 to 1.50 cents per kWh for commercial/industrial customers
• Public hearing scheduled for Jan 11, 2024 on Dixon Ridge development agreement (IP KMCC 2022, LLC and WHC Humphries, LLC)
• Budget amendment of $5,000 for Title III-D Services Grant to Patrick Senior Center
• MOU with Kings Mountain Historic Foundation for museum land improvements
• Appoint Clayward C. Corry, Jr. as legal counsel

John H. Moss Reservoir Agenda

The Moss Lake Commission's December 5, 2023 meeting has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on January 10, 2024, and the public is invited to attend.

• December 5, 2023 meeting canceled
• Next meeting scheduled for January 10, 2024
• Contact: Kyasia London, Water Resources Administrative Specialist, 704-734-4531

Tourism Development Authority Agendas & Minutes

The Tourism Development Authority is meeting to review and approve grant requests totaling $61,200. The board will also discuss the Visit NC 365 Conference and receive an update on Christmas events.

• Grant request: Kings Mountain’s 150th Birthday Festival ($20,000)
• Grant request: Revolutionary 4th ($20,000)
• Grant request: Kings Mountain Little Theatre ($10,000)
• Grant request: City of KM – Earth Day ($4,000)
• Grant requests: SASI art exhibits totaling $5,200

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council will hold public hearings and vote on three rezoning requests, including a 384-acre planned development near Dixon School Road. The council will also consider consent items such as a $2.585 million fire truck purchase, a $304,819 police camera system, and a $105,320 parks master plan contract. An update on non-compliant properties will be presented.

• Rezone 1.37 acres on Shelby Road to Auto-Urban Commercial (Case Z-23-13)
• Rezone 10.9 acres on Crocker Road to Rural (Case Z-23-14)
• Rezone 384 acres near Dixon School Road to Planned Development (Case Z-23-12)
• Award $2,585,000 for two Ferrara fire apparatus trucks
• Approve $304,819 for AXON Fleet-3 in-car video system

Tourism Development Authority Agendas & Minutes

The Tourism Development Authority will review a co-op digital advertising and promotion proposal from KM Forward and Wonder Guides. The board will also discuss updates regarding Liberty Mountain, Motel Royal, and a boutique hotel project.

• Proposal for co-op digital advertising/promotion from KM Forward and Wonder Guides
• Discussion on Visit Cleveland County co-op for 2024 NC Visitor’s Guide
• Update on boutique hotel project progress
• Discussion on City Council action with Motel Royal
• Update on 'Crave' Restaurant

Planning & Zoning Board Agendas

The Planning & Zoning Board will consider a rezoning request (Z-23-14) for eight parcels west of Crocker Road, totaling about 10.9 acres, from Suburban Residential (SR) to Rural (RU). Staff recommends denial because the request is inconsistent with the Future Land Use Map and the lots would become non-conforming. The board will also discuss a working list of UDO text amendments and may form a workgroup to process them.

• Rezoning Z-23-14: 10.9 acres west of Crocker Road from SR to RU (parcels 48482, 48484, 48483, 48481, 48480, 11137, 48478, 48479)
• UDO text amendment on ore extraction (continued from October 10, 2023)
• UDO text amendment working list for 2024, including new Ore Extraction district and residential parking changes
• Adoption of October 17, 2023 special called meeting minutes

ABC Board Agendas

The Kings Mountain ABC Board met on November 13, 2023, and discussed store sales, which were up for the month. The board unanimously voted to give employees a holiday longevity check, to be distributed on the first payday in December 2023. They also decided to add a new line item in the financial statement for landscaping expenses.

• Unanimous vote to give employees a holiday longevity check
• Checks to be distributed first payday in December 2023
• New financial statement line for Landscaping (grass mowing, flower beds, parking lot cleaning)
• Store sales reported up for the month
• Holiday items now available in the store

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council will hold a work session to discuss and take action on several items, including a proposed rezoning for the Dixon Ridge development, a decrease in the Purchase Power Adjustment on electric bills, adoption of a Cross Connection Control Ordinance, and multiple budget amendments totaling over $982,000 for sidewalks, parks planning, council chambers remodel, and a downtown hotel site. The council will also enter closed session to consult with the city attorney about a claim against the city.

• Rezoning request for Dixon Ridge (Case Z-23-12) from SU-CD and SR to PD, on ~384 acres near Dixon School Road and City Lake 2; Planning Board recommended denial
• Motion to decrease Purchase Power Adjustment on electric bills for November consumption
• Adoption of Cross Connection Control Ordinance as mandated by NC DEQ
• Budget amendment of $250,000 for sidewalk connectivity citywide
• Budget amendments: $225,000 for Parks & Recreation Master Plan, $250,000 for Council Chambers remodel, $250,000 for Downtown Boutique Hotel site prep, $6,750 for ARPA grant at Patrick Senior Center

John H. Moss Reservoir Agenda

The John H. Moss Reservoir Commission is meeting to discuss updates on dredging and potential lake fee increases. The agenda also includes adoption of the agenda and minutes, citizen comments, and open discussion.

• Dredging updates
• Lake fee increases
• Citizen comments/discussion
• Adoption of October 10, 2023 minutes

Transportation Committee

The Kings Mountain Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss and receive updates on various transportation projects, including a feasibility study for NCansler Street, preparations for the 74Bus resurfacing, sidewalk projects, speed studies, and intersection improvements. The agenda includes public comment and updates from departments and staff.

• Feasibility Study for N Cansler Street
• Preparation for 74Bus resurfacing from 216 Eastbound
• Sidewalk on Phifer Road for crosswalk
• 1300' sidewalk from Brinkley Ridge to KM Middle School
• Speed Study on Fairview Street (citizen requested)

Board of Adjustment Agenda

The Kings Mountain Board of Adjustment will hold a continued public hearing and vote on two variance requests for 102 Savannahs Way: a privacy fence in the front yard within 20 feet of a public right-of-way, and a swimming pool on a corner lot within 20 feet of the adjacent right-of-way. The board will also adopt meeting minutes and discuss the 2024 annual meeting calendar.

• Variance request V-23-3 for a privacy fence at 102 Savannahs Way (Cleveland County Parcel 61067)
• Variance request for a swimming pool on a corner lot within 20 feet of a public right-of-way
• Adoption of August 22, 2023 and September 28, 2023 minutes
• Discussion and potential adoption of 2024 annual meeting calendar

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on two voluntary annexation petitions, followed by votes on the annexations. The consent agenda includes financing for a street sweeper, a rezoning public hearing schedule, and a budget amendment for economic development. The council will also discuss a closed session on an economic development agreement with Albemarle Corporation.

• Public hearing and action on annexation of 101.173 acres near Crocker Road (Parcel 11074)
• Public hearing and action on annexation of 4.15 acres on York Road (Parcel 66373)
• Resolution to award $369,605 financing to United Financial for a 2023 Elgin Whirlwind Vacuum Street Sweeper
• Schedule public hearings for rezoning requests: 1.37 acres on Shelby Road (Z-23-13) and 10.9 acres west of Crocker Road (Z-23-14)
• Budget amendment of $250,000 for administrative costs related to potential economic development projects

Mauney Memorial Library Board Agendas

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review a draft of the strategic plan and determine the 2024 meeting schedule. The board will also receive a library update and financial report.

• Strategic Plan draft review
• Determination of 2024 meeting dates
• Review of library financial reports

Tourism Development Authority Agendas & Minutes

The Tourism Development Authority (TDA) Board did not meet on October 24, 2023, because there was not a quorum present. No business was conducted or discussed at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to no quorum

Patrick Senior Center Agendas & Minutes

The Patrick Senior Center Advisory Board will hold a meeting to review staff reports and approve minutes from July 25, 2023. The agenda includes reports on finances, programming, technology, services, and transportation. The board will also discuss plans for a Christmas Luncheon.

• Approval of July 25, 2023, minutes
• Staff reports on finances, programming, technology, services, and transportation
• Discussion of Christmas Luncheon plans

ABC Board Agendas

The board reviewed financial statements and noted that store sales increased during September 2023. A discussion occurred regarding the accuracy of the Excise Tax report, which staff will follow up on. The board also discussed transitioning to online payments for truck invoices.

• Review of September 2023 store sales
• Discussion of Excise Tax report accuracy
• Update on online payment setup for truck invoices

Planning & Zoning Board Agendas

The Kings Mountain Planning & Zoning Board is holding a special called meeting to consider a consistency/reasonableness statement for a rezoning request. The request, case Z-23-12, would rezone approximately 384.745 acres on the southeast side of Dixon School Road and west of Kings Mountain Lake 2 from Special Use Conditional District (SU-CD) and Suburban Residential (SR) to Planned Development District (PD). The board will discuss the staff report and vote on whether to adopt the statement and send a recommendation to City Council.

• Rezoning case Z-23-12 Dixon Ridge Rezoning: 384.745 acres, Cleveland County Parcels 11599, 65944, 11598, 12880, 12879
• Applicant: Matthew Carpenter; Owners: IPKMCC 2022, LLC and WHC HUMPHRIES LLC
• Request to rezone from Special Use Conditional District (SU-CD) and Suburban Residential (SR) to Planned Development District (PD)
• Board to adopt consistency/reasonableness statement and send recommendation to City Council

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council will hold a work session and public hearing to discuss and vote on several rezoning requests, a $750,000 grant agreement, a sidewalk project, and other administrative items. The agenda includes a presentation on a city-wide meter audit and recognition of the police department's 911 call center for a deficiency-free assessment.

• Rezoning of 384.745 acres on Dixon School Road from SU-CD and SR to PD (Case Z-23-12)
• Rezoning of 0.86 acres on Margrace Road from SR to SU (Case Z-23-8)
• Rezoning of 1.4 acres at 808 Piedmont Avenue from SU to AU (Case Z-23-9)
• Rezoning of 0.34 acres at Cherokee and Spruce Streets from CB to SU (Case Z-23-10)
• Rezoning of 32 acres at 450 Countryside Road from AU to LI (Case Z-23-11)

Planning & Zoning Board Agendas

The Kings Mountain Planning & Zoning Board will meet to consider a UDO text amendment clarifying multiple code provisions, discuss updates to the permitted uses table, and review two rezoning requests. The board will also discuss a proposal to restructure the city's addressing ordinance. This is a recommendation board; final decisions go to City Council.

• UDO text amendment to clarify and correct multiple code provisions (sections 156.10.02, 156.30.05, 156.90.01.N, 156.90.02.B, 156.90.02.C, 156.90.03.D, 156.90.03.F, 156.90.03.H, 156.100.16, 156.100.17, 156.110.02)
• Z-23-12 Dixon Ridge Rezoning: ~384.745 acres on Dixon School Road, from SU-CD and SR to PD (Applicant: Matthew Carpenter; Owners: IPKMCC 2022, LLC and WHC HUMPHRIES LLC)
• Z-23-13 Scott Bumgarner Rezoning: 1.37 acres on Shelby Road, from SR to AU (Applicant: Scott Bumgarner; Owner: Riptide Kings Mountain, LLC)
• Discussion on proposed updates to the table of permitted uses to align special use permit approvals
• Addressing Ordinance 10-22 proposal for restructure of the City of Kings Mountain

John H. Moss Reservoir Agenda

The John H. Moss Reservoir Commission is meeting to discuss updates on dredging, potential lake fee increases, and grant updates from LaBella. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes, citizen comments, and open discussion.

• Dredging updates
• Lake fee increases
• Grant updates from LaBella

Board of Adjustment Agenda

The Kings Mountain Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests. The first seeks a 12-foot security fence at 604 Innovation Drive, exceeding the 8-foot limit. The second requests variances for a front-yard privacy fence and a swimming pool setback at 102 Savannahs Way. The board will vote on findings of fact and the requests.

• Variance V-23-2: 12' security fence at 604 Innovation Drive (Old Dominion Freight Line), exceeding 8' limit
• Variance V-23-3: privacy fence in front yard and within 20' of right-of-way at 102 Savannahs Way
• Variance V-23-3: swimming pool on corner lot within 20' of adjacent right-of-way
• Adoption of revised annual meeting calendar

Transportation Committee

The Kings Mountain Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss several transportation projects, including a feasibility study for NCansler Street, preparation for the 74Bus resurfacing, a sidewalk on Phifer Road, and a speed study on Maner Road. They will also consider a road damage deposit for developers and splitting side-streets at Roxford and Shelby Roads. Public comments will be accepted.

• Feasibility study for N Cansler Street
• Preparation for 74Bus resurfacing from 216 East bound
• Sidewalk on Phifer Road for crosswalk
• Road damage deposit for developers
• Maner Road speed study

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council is considering a voluntary contiguous annexation petition for a 4.15-acre property on York Road owned by York Road Kings Mountain Investment, LLC. The council will direct the city clerk to investigate the petition's sufficiency as required by state law before any further annexation proceedings. A correction was noted regarding the parcel number and acreage in the original resolution.

• Resolution directing clerk to investigate voluntary annexation petition (Case No. A-23-5)
• Property: Cleveland County Parcel 66373, 4.15 acres, York Road
• Petition received July 25, 2023
• Correction to parcel number and acreage in original resolution

Tourism Development Authority Agendas & Minutes

The Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority is holding its regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, receive a financial report, and discuss old and new business. Items include updates on a brochure rack, advertising for the 2024 Visit NC Travel Guide, a new distillery, and the impact of a cancelled concert on a grant. The meeting also includes a director's report and a tour of the host hotel.

• Financial report by Chris Costner and Jana Williams
• Update on new brochure rack for City Hall lobby
• Update on advertising for 2024 Visit NC Travel Guide
• Impact on COKM Grant with cancellation of concert
• Ticket distribution for Liberty Mountain

ABC Board Agendas

The Kings Mountain ABC Board held a routine meeting, approving a correction to the August minutes and discussing store sales, employee hiring, and an online payment issue with OZK. The board also set meeting dates for the final quarter of 2023.

• Approved correction to August minutes changing Shawn Grier's name
• Discussed hiring new full or part-time employees
• Noted truck order shortfall: ordered 1000 cases, received 699
• Reported store sales up for August
• Set meetings for October 23, November 13, December 18

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council work session includes continued discussion of a plan to provide temporary shelter to homeless individuals during extreme weather or personal crises, using a $5,000 budget amendment for motel stays and supplies. The council will also discuss the organizational status and possible dissolution of the Kings Mountain Housing Authority, and a proposal to restructure the city's 911 addressing system. Action items include budget amendments for electrical infrastructure and IT consulting, a bid award for an ArcGIS system, a charter amendment on voting wards, and scheduling public hearings for five rezoning requests.

• $5,000 budget amendment for homeless response (motel rooms at Mount Royal Motel, 1709 Shelby Rd, and supplies)
• $173,000 budget amendment for electrical infrastructure to serve a new customer
• $40,000 budget amendment for IT consulting on multi-factor authentication
• Bid award for City-wide ArcGIS Based System to Urban Core Collaborative, Inc.
• Public hearings scheduled for rezoning requests on Margrace Rd, 808 Piedmont Ave, 301 Cherokee St, 450 Countryside Rd, and Dixon School Rd

Planning & Zoning Board Agendas

The Kings Mountain Planning & Zoning Board will consider a UDO text amendment to limit resource extraction to the Heavy Industrial district with a special use permit, and five rezoning requests. The board will vote on consistency statements and send recommendations to City Council. All items are for discussion and action; no final decisions are made at this meeting.

• UDO text amendment to restrict resource extraction to Heavy Industrial (HI) with special use permit
• Z-23-8: Rezone 0.86 acres on Margrace Rd from SR to SU (Kiamesha Young/Youngco, Inc.)
• Z-23-9: Rezone 1.4 acres at 808 Piedmont Ave from SU to AU (Christina Hutchins)
• Z-23-10: Rezone 0.34 acres at 301 Cherokee St from CB to SU (Crystal Matre/RE-DO-IT, LLC)
• Z-23-11: Rezone 41.18 acres at 450 Countryside Rd from AU to LI (Thomas Fletcher/Lawndale Sand, LLC)

The Planning & Zoning Board adopted a UDO amendment that restricts Resource Extraction to Heavy Industrial (HI) districts and will forward the change to City Council. It approved rezoning requests for four parcels—changing SR to SU, SU to AU, CB to SU, and AU to LI—and directed updates to the Future Land Use Map and recommendations to City Council. The board tabled the Dixon Ridge Planned Development rezoning until the October 10 meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 8, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted consistency statement to limit Resource Extraction to Heavy Industrial (HI) zoning; send to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Parcel 11887 from Suburban Residential (SR) to Semi‑Urban Residential (SU); update FLUM and recommend to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of parcels at 808 Piedmont Avenue from Semi‑Urban Residential (SU) to Auto‑Urban Commercial (AU); update FLUM and recommend to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Parcel 8061 from Central Business (CB) to Semi‑Urban Residential (SU); update FLUM and recommend to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Parcel 10748 from Auto‑Urban Commercial (AU) to Light Industrial (LI); update FLUM and recommend to City Council (unanimous)
• Tabled Dixon Ridge Planned Development rezoning (Z‑23‑12) until October 10, 2023 (unanimous)

John H. Moss Reservoir Agenda

The John H. Moss Reservoir Commission is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from the August 1, 2023 meeting, hear citizen comments, and discuss the upcoming Lake Clean Up Day. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Adoption of agenda and minutes from August 1, 2023 meeting
• Citizen comments/discussion period
• Discussion of Lake Clean Up Day
• Open discussion and commission concerns

The John H. Moss Reservoir Commission approved the agenda as written and adopted the August 1, 2023 minutes, each by unanimous consent. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Adopt agenda as written (unanimous)
• Adopt August 1, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Transportation Committee

The Kings Mountain Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss various transportation matters, including road improvements, parking concerns, and a citizen request. The agenda includes old business items such as a discussion with NCDOT about Phifer Road and US 74 patching, as well as new business like a request for a handicapped parking space on S Battleground Ave.

• Discussion with NCDOT on Phifer Road and US 74/US 74 Bus. patching/resurfacing
• Spruce Street double parking issue (tabled from last meeting)
• N. Cansler Street traffic diet with bulb-outs and right turn lanes
• S Railroad Ave. width, parking, and one-way designation discussion
• Citizen request for handicapped parking at former Ditto's Consignment on S Battleground Ave.

The committee recommended that Council approve the installation of a 1,300-foot sidewalk on Phifer Road and requested the Mayor ask NCDOT for split-phase signals at Roxford Road and Shelby Road. Council approved changing S. Railroad Avenue to one-way southbound from W Mountain to Oak Street.

• Approved changing S. Railroad Avenue to one-way southbound from W Mountain to Oak Street
• Recommended Council approve installation of 1,300' sidewalk on Phifer Road
• Recommended Council direct Mayor to ask NCDOT for split-phase signals at Roxford Road and Shelby Road
• Tabled N Cansler Street Feasibility Study until November 2
• Approved previous meeting minutes

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning 17.62 acres at 2015 Shelby Road from Suburban Commercial and Suburban Residential to Mixed Use, along with related UDO amendments and a charter amendment on ward placement. The council will also consider consent items including a $1,228,422.73 financing award for street and solid waste vehicles, and award bids for two fire trucks totaling $2,585,000. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the proposed Dixon Ridge economic development project.

• Rezoning 17.62 acres at 2015 Shelby Road from SC/SR to Mixed Use (parcels 11038, 11039, 11040)
• Financing award of $1,228,422.73 to United Financial/HomeTrust Bank for street and solid waste vehicles
• Fire truck bid award to Ferrara: $820,000 (engine) and $1,765,000 (aerial), total $2,585,000
• Lease agreement with Kings Mountain Optimist Club for Shu Carlton Stadium at 201 S. Gaston Street
• Ordinances eliminating Stormwater Management Advisory Board and Environmental Review Board, directing appeals to Board of Adjustment

City Council approved the purchase of two fire trucks and a financing agreement for street and waste vehicles. The council also rezoned 17.62 acres to Mixed Use and updated the Unified Development Ordinance. A lease with the Kings Mountain Optimist Club was also approved.

• Awarded $2.58M bid to Ferrara for one fire engine truck ($820,000) and one aerial fire truck ($1,765,000) (Unanimous)
• Rezoned 17.62 acres at and near 2015 Shelby Road from Suburban Commercial and Suburban Residential to Mixed Use (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,228,422.73 financing from United Financial/HomeTrust Bank for street and solid waste vehicles (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-24 to repeal and replace the Unified Development Ordinance (Unanimous)
• Approved lease with Kings Mountain Optimist Club for property at 201 S. Gaston Street (Unanimous)
• Adopted Water Shortage Response Plan via Ordinance 23-20 (Unanimous)
• Eliminated Stormwater Management Advisory Board and Environmental Review Board (Unanimous)
• Appointed Thomas D. Tindal, Jr. to Moss Lake Commission and reappointed Mike Butler as Chairperson of Tourism Development Authority (Unanimous)

Board of Adjustment Agenda

The Kings Mountain Board of Adjustment is holding its organizational meeting to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson, adopt rules of procedure, and set the 2023 meeting schedule. The board will also affirm new members, sign conflict of interest forms, and consider updates to its rules of procedure. This is primarily an administrative meeting with no public hearings or zoning decisions on the agenda.

• Election of Board of Adjustment Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Adoption of updated Rules of Procedure with staff recommendations
• Adoption of new 2023 meeting schedule
• Affirmation of new board members and signing of conflict of interest forms
• Update on requests for E.T.J. member appointments from Cleveland and Gaston County

The Board of Adjustment appointed a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and approved a new meeting schedule for the remainder of 2023. The board also reviewed proposed Rules of Procedure and approved the minutes from August 15, 2023.

• Appointed Keith Miller as Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Appointed Annie Thombs as Vice-Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved August 15, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
• Scheduled meetings for the Thursday following the last Tuesday City Council meeting of each month (5-1)

Tourism Development Authority Agendas & Minutes

The Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority will hold its regular meeting to discuss grant awards, a new chair recommendation, and advertising in the 2024 NC Travel Guide. They will also consider replacing the brochure rack in City Hall Lobby and receive updates on the visitors guide and local tourism developments.

• Discussion of grant award approved June 20, 2023 – Liberty Mountain
• Discussion of grant request from ALWS & City Council Response
• Discussion regarding recommendation to Council for naming a Chair Person
• Discussion/Review of advertising placement in 2024 NC Travel Guide
• Discussion/Approval to replace brochure rack in City Hall Lobby

The Tourism Development Authority approved additional funding for a local theater production and authorized spending for advertising and equipment. The board also reviewed the 2024 NC Travel Guide and updated the visitors guide.

• Approved additional $15,000 for Liberty Mountain play (1 dissenting vote)
• Approved $3,750 for a half-page ad in the 2024 NC Travel Guide
• Approved approximately $254 for a new brochure rack in City Hall lobby
• Approved August 22, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

ABC Board Agendas

The Kings Mountain ABC Board met on August 21, 2023, to handle routine business. They approved the previous meeting's minutes, discussed the financial statement showing increased store sales for July, and noted higher liquor-by-the-drink sales due to Two Kings Casino. The board is working with Bank of OZK to set up online bill pay, and the CPA firm Darrell Keller and Associates performed the audit for 2022 and 2023.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• July store sales up; LBD sales higher with Two Kings Casino
• Working with Bank of OZK on online bill pay
• Audit for 2022 and 2023 performed by Darrell Keller and Associates

The board reviewed financial statements showing increased July store sales and higher liquor by the drink revenue from Two Kings Casino. The board is currently working with Bank of OZK to establish online bill pay. An audit for 2022 and 2023 was performed by Darrell Keller CPA and Associates.

• Approved minutes from the previous meeting

Board of Adjustment Agenda

The Kings Mountain Board of Adjustment is holding an organizational meeting. The board will discuss and vote on postponing the organizational meeting to an alternate date, then adjourn. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion on postponing the organizational meeting
• Motion to postpone the organizational meeting to an alternate date

The Board of Adjustment met for an organizational meeting but postponed the proceedings to allow for more members and ETJ appointments. The board voted to reschedule the meeting to a later date.

• Approved motion to reschedule the Organizational meeting to August 22, 2023 (unanimous)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council work session covers several discussion items, including the Cleveland County Economic Development Partnership, a new Citizens Academy, a community policing initiative, and a request for $7,500 from the American Legion World Series. Action items include two budget amendments and a contract with Nishma, LLC (Motel Royal) for homeless response. The council will also enter closed session to discuss a potential claim, an economic development project, and real property acquisition, with possible action on buying property at South Piedmont and East Gold Street for $105,000.

• Budget amendment for $43,218 ARPA Aid to Libraries Grant for solar-powered Wi-Fi benches
• Budget amendment of $5,000 for Police Department homeless response during extreme weather
• Contract with Nishma, LLC (Motel Royal) for homeless shelter services
• Request for $7,500 financial assistance for American Legion World Series (staff recommends rejection)
• Purchase of undeveloped property at South Piedmont and East Gold Street for $105,000

City Council approved the purchase of undeveloped real property at South Piedmont and East Gold Street. The council also adopted a budget amendment for a library grant but tabled a proposed short-term shelter pilot program.

• Approved purchase of undeveloped real property at South Piedmont and East Gold Street for $105,000 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Budget Amendment 2024-03 for $43,218 ARPA Aid to Libraries Grant (Unanimous)
• Tabled $5,000 budget amendment for Police Department short-term shelter pilot (Unanimous)
• Tabled authorization for Mayor to execute contract with Nishma, LLC (Unanimous)
• Denied request for $7,500 financial assistance from ALWS (No action taken)

Planning & Zoning Board Agendas

The Board approved the addition of a Planned Development (PD) Zoning District and new neighborhood amenity definitions to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Both amendments and their consistency statements were approved unanimously to be sent to City Council.

• Approved adding Planned Development (PD) Zoning District to UDO with 15% Common Open Space, 60% single-use limit, and Site Plan requirement (Unanimous)
• Approved consistency statement for PD Zoning District to be sent to City Council (Unanimous)
• Approved new neighborhood amenity definitions and standards with a requirement for ADA compliance on enhanced/public trails (Unanimous)
• Approved consistency statement for neighborhood amenities to be sent to City Council (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

John H. Moss Reservoir Agenda

The John H. Moss Reservoir Commission is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from the July 11 meeting, hear citizen comments on dredging, and discuss the Lake Clean Up Day. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Citizen comment by Stephen Fisher on dredging
• Discussion of Lake Clean Up Day

The Commission adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from July 11, 2023. No substantive actions were taken regarding lake dredging or property disputes, though a citizen proposed a sediment removal plan.

• Adopted the agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 11, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Transportation Committee

The Kings Mountain Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss transportation issues, including road resurfacing, parking problems, and potential traffic changes. The agenda includes discussions with an NCDOT representative, old business items, and new requests from residents.

• Discussion with NCDOT on Phifer Road and US 74/US 74 Bus. patching/resurfacing
• Spruce Street double parking issue (tabled from last meeting)
• N. Cansler Street traffic diet with bulb-outs and right turn lanes
• S Railroad Ave. width, parking, and possible one-way designation
• Request to convert loading zone at former Ditto's Consignment on S Battleground Ave. to handicapped parking

The committee approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed road paving, bike lanes, and traffic calming measures, though most items remain in the study or proposal phase.

• Approved meeting agenda and previous minutes
• Decided to conduct a new speed study for Fulton Drive after the start of school
• Proposed adding bike lanes to N. Cansler Street instead of bulb-outs
• Tabled Spruce Street double-parking issue

Patrick Senior Center Agendas & Minutes

The Patrick Senior Center Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, introduce new members, elect officers for 2023-24, and receive staff reports on finances, programming, technology, services, and transportation. They will also review the annual participant survey results and discuss goals. The meeting is routine and administrative, with votes on minutes and adjournment.

• Approval of April 25, 2023 minutes (vote)
• Introduction of new board members and reappointments
• Election of officers for 2023-24
• Review of annual participant survey results
• Staff reports: Director, Financial, Programming, Technology, Services, Transportation

The Advisory Board unanimously approved the continuation of current officers for the 2023-24 term and approved the minutes from the April 25, 2023 meeting. Staff provided reports on center finances, programming, and facility maintenance.

• Approved minutes from April 25, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of current officers for 23-24 (unanimous)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning 3.44 acres on Dixon School Road from Suburban Residential to Auto-Urban Commercial, and on adopting a water and wastewater system development fee study. The consent agenda includes a budget amendment for the library, scheduling public hearings for a rezoning and UDO text amendments, and several resolutions and reappointments. The meeting also includes action on a repair/demolition order for a structure on W. Mountain Street and a grant for a displaced downtown business.

• Rezoning request for 3.44 acres on Dixon School Road (Cleveland County Parcel 61718) from SR to AU
• Adoption of Water and Wastewater System Development Fee Study by Willdan Financial Services
• Budget amendment of $52,040 for Mauney Memorial Library LSTA grant for Moss Lake Lending Library
• Public hearings scheduled for Aug. 29, 2023: rezoning of 17.62 acres at 2015 Shelby Road and UDO text amendments
• Ordinance to repair or demolish structure at 124 W. Mountain Street

Council adopted a fee study to ensure growth pays for infrastructure, setting a total fee of $3,690 for typical single-family lots. The city also approved a rezoning request on Dixon School Road and a budget amendment for the Mauney Memorial Library.

• Approved Ordinance 23-18 adopting Water and Wastewater System Development Fee Study (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 23-17 rezoning 3.44 acres on Dixon School Road from Suburban Residential to Auto-Urban Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved $52,040 budget amendment for Mauney Memorial Library LSTA Grant Monies (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-19 clarifying Kings Mountain Housing Committee member appointments (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-20 adding City Engineer to Transportation Committee (unanimous)
• Reappointed Janet Beani and Betty Grant to Patrick Senior Center Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearings for August 29, 2023, regarding a rezoning request on Shelby Road and UDO text amendments (unanimous)

Mauney Memorial Library Board Agendas

The Mauney Memorial Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive a library update with financials, and hold a strategic plan focus group session. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or contracts listed.

• Approval of minutes and quorum determination
• Strategic Plan focus group session
• Library update and financial report

The Board approved the previous meeting minutes and held a focus group session regarding the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan. Members discussed priorities for the library as a community connector, educator, technology hub, and source of cultural enrichment.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Tourism Development Authority Agendas & Minutes

The Tourism Development Authority (TDA) Board will not hold its scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 3:00 pm. The notice provides no agenda items or business to be discussed, as the meeting is cancelled.

• Meeting cancelled for July 18, 2023

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council is holding a work session and public hearing to discuss development updates and Board of Adjustment changes, with the main action being a vote on adopting a Water and Wastewater System Development Fee Study. The study, prepared by Willdan Financial Services, sets new system development fees for new connections. The council will also enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Public hearing and vote on Water and Wastewater System Development Fee Study by Willdan Financial Services
• Discussion on development-related updates led by City Manager Jim Palenick
• Update on Board of Adjustment ordinance text, procedures, and scheduling by Acting Director Kimberly Herndon
• Closed session under N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(6) to consider public officer or employee appointment

City Council held a work session to discuss development projects and Board of Adjustment ordinance changes. A public hearing regarding a Water and Wastewater System Development Fee Study was opened and then continued to the next regular meeting.

• Continued Public Hearing on Water and Wastewater System Development Fee Study to July 25, 2023 (Unanimous)

John H. Moss Reservoir Agenda

The John H. Moss Reservoir Commission is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from the June 13, 2023 meeting, hear citizen comments, and discuss the upcoming Lake Clean Up Day. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive item being the lake cleanup discussion.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of minutes from June 13, 2023 meeting
• Citizen comments/discussion
• Lake Clean Up Day discussion
• Open discussion/commission concerns

The Commission adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 13, 2023. Members discussed dredging plans at Eagles Cove and a legal ownership dispute regarding the Bruce Travis parcel. No formal votes were taken on dredging contracts or ordinance changes.

• Adopted agenda as written
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Board Agendas

The Kings Mountain Planning & Zoning Board will consider two major items: a rezoning request by Dee Properties LLC to change 17.62 acres at 2015 Shelby Road from Suburban Residential and Suburban Commercial to Mixed Use, and a major subdivision application for the 121-acre Pinnacle Park Industrial site off York Road and Woodlake Parkway. The board will vote on recommendations to send to City Council. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes and discussion of UDO text amendments.

• Z-23-4: Rezone 17.62 acres (parcels 11038, 11039, 11040) from SR/SC to Mixed Use, applicant Phillips Dee, owner Dee Properties LLC
• MJS-23-1: Major subdivision review for Pinnacle Park Industrial, 121 acres off York Rd and Woodlake Parkway, applicant Jason Seaman, owner CP Logistics Pinnacle Park LLC
• Adoption of June 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Affirmation of new board member
• Discussion of UDO text amendments to forward to City Council

The board unanimously recommended a rezoning request for a mixed-use project and the approval of a major industrial subdivision. A proposed new zoning classification for a Planned Development District was tabled for further review.

• Approved rezoning case Z-23-4 for 17.62 acres from Suburban Residential and Suburban Commercial to Mixed Use (Unanimous)
• Approved MJS-23-1 Pinnacle Park Industrial major subdivision for 121 acres (Unanimous)
• Tabled Planned Development District UDO text amendment until the next meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Transportation Committee

The Kings Mountain Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss several transportation issues, including double parking on Spruce Street, a traffic diet for N. Cansler Street, parking and one-way designation on S. Railroad Ave., and a speed study for Second Street. The committee will also review public comments and approve the agenda and previous minutes.

• Spruce Street – double parking discussion (tabled from last meeting)
• N. Cansler Street – traffic diet with bulb-outs and right turn lanes
• S. Railroad Ave. – width, parking, and one-way designation discussion
• Phifer Rd. – width and sidewalk feasibility with NCDOT
• Second Street – speed study in response to traffic calming request (tabled)

The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and agenda. Members discussed road widths and sidewalk feasibility for Phifer Road and S. Railroad Ave., while noting that the StreetScape project is currently on hold.

• Approved previous meeting minutes and agenda
• Tabled Spruce Street double parking discussion
• Tabled S. Railroad Ave. one-way designation pending staff drawings
• Approved request for cost estimates and drawings for N. Cansler Street bulb-outs
• Decided City will build Phifer Rd. sidewalk and NCDOT will install crosswalk with lights
• Approved Fulton Drive road diet (narrowing lane lines and 25 MPH speed limit)
• Requested new speed study for W. Gold and S. Cansler streets

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 27, 2023, with several action items including adopting a contract with Kings Mountain Forward, Inc., repealing two resolutions, ordering repairs or demolition of three structures, and reducing the speed limit on Fulton Drive. The council will also schedule public hearings for a rezoning request and a water/wastewater fee study, and will enter closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Contract with Kings Mountain Forward, Inc. for downtown and small business corridor services
• Repeal Resolution 22-51 (Downtown Development Incentives Grant Policy) and Resolution 12-46 (Main Street Advisory Board)
• Ordinances to repair or demolish structures at 126 W. Mountain St., 120 Cherokee St., and 405 Margrace Rd.
• Reduce speed limit on Fulton Drive from 35 MPH to 25 MPH
• Public hearings scheduled for rezoning on Dixon School Rd. (July 25) and water/wastewater fee study (July 13)

City Council unanimously approved several budget amendments totaling $530,000 and a contract with Kings Mountain Forward, Inc. for downtown and small business support. The council also dissolved the Main Street Advisory Board and issued repair or demolish orders for three properties. Additionally, the City Manager reported a plan pivot for the Southwestern Wastewater Regionalization Project to stay within a $39 million grant.

• Approved Budget Amendment 2023-24 for $60,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2023-25 for $90,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2023-26 for $25,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2023-27 for $350,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted contract with Kings Mountain Forward, Inc. (unanimous)
• Repealed Resolution 22-51 regarding Downtown Development Incentives Grant Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-18 to dissolve Main Street Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinances 23-12 and 23-13 ordering repair or demolition of 126 W. Mountain St and 120 Cherokee St (unanimous)

Tourism Development Authority Agendas & Minutes

The Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority is meeting to review and award grants for the Summer/Fall 2023 funding cycle. The board will vote on a total of $89,000 in proposed grants to local organizations and events, and will also hear a director's report.

• Vote on $89,000 in grants for Summer/Fall 2023
• Cleveland County American Legion World Series: $10,000
• Kings Mountain Little Theatre - Liberty Mountain: $20,000
• COKM events (Revolutionary 4th, BeachBlast, Christmas Parade): $50,000 combined
• Southern Arts Society: $5,000 total for three exhibits

The Tourism Development Authority approved a series of grants totaling $60,500 for the Summer/Fall 2023 funding cycle. The board also discussed a proposal to potentially fund pickleball courts using recreation and TDA capital monies.

• Approved $60,500 in grants for the July-December 2023 cycle (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved May 23, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board Agendas

The Planning & Zoning Board approved a request to rezone Cleveland County Parcel 61718 from Suburban Residential to Auto-Urban Commercial. The board then voted to send this recommendation to the City Council.

• Approved rezoning of Parcel 61718 from Suburban Residential (SR) to Auto-Urban Commercial (AU) (Unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to send the rezoning case to City Council (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

John H. Moss Reservoir Agenda

The John H. Moss Reservoir Commission is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from the May 9 meeting, hear citizen comments about Parcel ID #16744 (Travis Property), and discuss the upcoming Lake Clean Up Day. The meeting also includes open discussion and commission concerns.

• Citizen comments on Parcel ID #16744 (Travis Property)
• Discussion of Lake Clean Up Day
• Adoption of minutes from May 9, 2023 meeting

The Commission adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 9, 2023. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were made during the session.

• Adopted agenda as written
• Approved minutes from May 9, 2023 meeting

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council is holding a work session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a proposed contract with Kings Mountain Forward, Inc. for downtown and small business services, a possible UDO text amendment on administrative approvals, and the Board of Adjustment's rules. The council will also hold a public hearing on the FY 2023-2024 budget and a proposed annexation of 22.65 acres on Phifer Road, with action items following the hearing.

• Contract with Kings Mountain Forward, Inc. for downtown and small business services, funded by $42,000 MSD levy plus $75,000 and up to $25,000 match
• Public hearing on FY 2023-2024 budget, with ordinances for operating/capital expenses and internal service funds for health insurance and workers compensation
• Public hearing and potential ordinance to annex 22.65 acres at Phifer Road and Kings Mountain Boulevard (Cleveland County Parcel 11158)
• Discussion on UDO text amendment for administrative approvals for developments
• Discussion on Board of Adjustment composition, scheduling, and rules of procedure

City Council approved the FY 2023-2024 budget, which includes a property tax rate increase to .48 per $100 valuation. The budget allocates $7.1 million for capital expenses, including paving and fire trucks. Council specified that $1 million in tax revenue must remain dedicated to capital improvements.

• Adopted FY 2023-2024 budget and Ordinance 23-08 (5-1)

Transportation Committee

The Kings Mountain Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss traffic and parking concerns. They will review speed studies for Fulton Drive and Second Street, discuss double parking on Spruce Street, and consider parking and one-way designation on S Railroad Ave. The committee will also address a sidewalk question on Phifer Rd.

• Speed study for Fulton Drive in response to traffic calming request
• Speed study for Second Street in response to traffic calming request
• Spruce Street double parking issue to be discussed with property manager
• S Railroad Ave. width, parking, and one-way designation discussion
• Phifer Rd. width and sidewalk feasibility with NCDOT

The Transportation Committee reviewed traffic studies and recommended narrowing travel lanes and lowering the speed limit on Fulton Drive to 25MPH. The committee also moved to support a Traffic Impact Analysis for Mountain Crest and requested the reappointment of David Allen.

• Approved previous meeting minutes and agenda
• Recommended a road diet (10' lanes) and speed limit reduction from 35MPH to 25MPH for Fulton Drive
• Motioned for staff to bring drawings for S. Railroad Avenue one-way designation to the next meeting
• Agreed to propose a Phifer Rd. sidewalk installation to Council after a meeting with Black Guffey
• Tabled discussion on Spruce Street double parking and civil penalties until next meeting
• Tabled Second Street speed study findings until next meeting
• Motioned to encourage Council to approve the Mountain Crest TIA at the July meeting
• Requested Council re-appoint David Allen to the Transportation Committee

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a voluntary annexation petition and several Unified Development Ordinance text amendments. After the hearing, the council will vote on the annexation, the UDO changes, and other items including a demolition ordinance, economic development incentive policies, a capital improvement plan, and multiple contracts.

• Voluntary annexation of 22.65 acres (Parcel 11158) from Colton Harrell
• Text amendments to UDO sections on accessory dwelling units, mixed use, cottage court, townhouse standards, definitions, and Board of Adjustment
• Demolition of dilapidated dwelling at 802 Fourth Street
• Repeal and replacement of Economic Development Financial Incentives Policy (Resolution 21-09)
• Contract award to QEI, Inc. for $129,000 for SCADA Master Station Upgrade

Council adopted Ordinance 23-06 to update the Unified Development Ordinance, including new rules for accessory dwelling units and cottage courts. The city also established a new Economic Development Fund and updated its financial incentives policy. A demolition order was issued for a structurally unsafe property at 802 Fourth Street.

• Approved Budget Amendment 2023-23 for $450,000 to increase Worker's Compensation Fund (unanimous)
• Awarded $191,980 bid to Howard Industries for distribution transformers (unanimous)
• Authorized Moss Lake Use Agreement for Wake the World Event (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-06 updating Unified Development Ordinance and Board of Adjustment responsibilities (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-07 to demolish dwelling at 802 Fourth Street (unanimous)
• Repealed Resolution 21-09 and adopted new Economic Development Financial Incentives Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Policy 2023-2 creating and governing the Economic Development Fund (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for annexation of 22.65 acres (Parcel No. 11158) to June 8, 2023 (unanimous)

Tourism Development Authority Agendas & Minutes

The Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority will consider approving the proposed ordinance for its FY 2023-2024 budget, discuss accountability on grant designation, and receive updates on authority member terms. The board will also review a financial report and hear the director's report on recent and upcoming tourism events.

• Board approval of proposed ordinance for FY 2023-2024 budget
• Discussion/nomination on accountability for grant designation
• Update on authority members and term limits
• Financial report and budget work session with Fiscal Services Officer Chris Costner
• Director's report covering events like Foothills GLOCK Challenge Dinner, Smooth Jazz Festival, and HOT ROD Power Tour

The Tourism Development Authority approved the budget ordinance for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, which increases advertising funds and decreases grants and contributions. The board also reviewed current grant payouts and discussed the potential use of geofencing technology to track visitor spending and origins.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 budget ordinance (Unanimous)
• Approved May 23, 2023 agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved April 18, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Tourism Development Authority Agendas & Minutes

The Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority is adopting its operating and capital expense budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, totaling $210,750. The budget is balanced with estimated revenues from room occupancy tax and miscellaneous revenue. It includes appropriations for grants, capital reserve, administration, audit fees, collection expenses, dues/advertising, and travel/training.

• Grants & Contributions: $108,950
• Capital Reserve: $52,500
• Room Occupancy Tax revenue estimated at $210,000
• Total budget: $210,750
• Finance Officer authorized to transfer appropriations between line items

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council is holding a budget work session to discuss the FY 2023-24 budget. The meeting includes a self-serve dinner and a work session from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, followed by a wrap-up and adjournment. No specific budget details are provided in the agenda.

• FY 2023-24 budget work session

The City Council conducted a work session to discuss the proposed FY 2023-24 comprehensive budget. No formal votes were taken on the budget items, as the session was used for discussion regarding tax rates, utility fees, and capital reinvestment.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

ABC Board Agendas

The Kings Mountain ABC Board met and discussed financial statements, store sales, and a new office computer. They authorized up to $10,000 for an engineering study for future capital expansion and will vote on the 2023-2024 budget at the next meeting.

• Authorized expenditure of up to $10,000 for engineering study for future capital expansion
• Discussed new office computer with upgraded version
• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Budget 2023-2024 to be voted on at next meeting

The board approved an expenditure for an engineering study to plan for future capital expansion. They also approved the purchase of an upgraded office computer and accepted the previous meeting's minutes. The 2023-2024 budget will be voted on at the next meeting.

• Authorized up to $10,000.00 for engineering study for future capital expansion
• Approved purchase of upgraded office computer
• Approved minutes from previous meeting

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

City Council unanimously approved a resolution to implement a compliant NPDES MS4 Stormwater Program following a deficiency audit. The council also scheduled public hearings for a property annexation and several Unified Development Ordinance amendments.

• Adopted Resolution 23-09 for Compliant NPDES MS4 Stormwater Program (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-10 scheduling May 30 public hearing for 22.65-acre annexation (Unanimous)
• Scheduled May 30 public hearing for Unified Development Ordinance text amendments (Unanimous)

John H. Moss Reservoir Agenda

The John H. Moss Reservoir Commission is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from the April 4, 2023 meeting, hear citizen comments, and discuss the upcoming Lake Clean Up Day. The agenda also includes open discussion and commission concerns.

• Adoption of minutes from April 4, 2023 meeting
• Citizen comments from Wake The World
• Discussion of Lake Clean Up Day

The Commission unanimously decided to hold the Wake the World event on August 28. Members discussed plans for a Lake Clean Up Day and reviewed dredging options and grant funding for the reservoir.

• Approved holding Wake the World event on August 28 (Unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as written (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 4, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board Agendas

The Board approved recommendations for Mixed Use zoning, administrative subdivision reviews, and new traffic standards. It denied a proposal for City Council to serve as the Board of Adjustment. The Board also re-affirmed previous recommendations regarding Cottage Courts, Accessory Dwelling Units, and Townhomes.

• Approved Mixed Use (MU) Zoning District recommendations for City Council (Unanimous)
• Denied proposal for City Council to serve as the Board of Adjustment (Unanimous)
• Approved making Subdivision and Development Plan Review an administrative process (Unanimous)
• Approved new traffic standards for Transportation Impact Analysis using NCDOT Approved Firms (Unanimous)
• Re-affirmed recommendation for Cottage Courts UDO text amendment to City Council (Unanimous)
• Re-affirmed recommendation for Accessory Dwelling Units UDO text amendment to City Council (Unanimous)
• Re-affirmed recommendation for Townhomes standards and locations to City Council (Unanimous)
• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council is holding two budget work sessions to discuss the proposed FY 2023-24 budget. The May 2 session covers General and Special Funds, while the May 4 session covers Enterprise Funds. These are working meetings, not final adoption votes.

• Discussion of General and Special Funds in FY 2023-24 proposed budget
• Discussion of Enterprise Funds in FY 2023-24 proposed budget
• Self-serve dinner provided during sessions

The Kings Mountain City Council received the first presentation of the FY 2023-2024 budget. The proposed budget includes a property tax rate increase to 0.48 (an 11.6% rise), a 10% water/sewer rate increase, a stormwater fee increase to $4/month, and solid waste fee increases. No votes were taken; this was a presentation only.

• Proposed property tax rate increase to 0.48 (11.6% rise) – presented, no vote
• Proposed 10% water/sewer rate increase – presented, no vote
• Proposed stormwater fee increase from $2.50 to $4/month – presented, no vote
• Proposed solid waste fee increase from $12.51 to $15/month – presented, no vote
• Proposed 2.5% across-the-board wage increase for all employees – presented, no vote
• Proposed $7.1M capital outlay for paving, vehicles, and equipment – presented, no vote
• Proposed building permit fee restructuring using ICC valuation data – presented, no vote
• Proposed reduction of electric fund transfer to general fund by 10% – presented, no vote

Transportation Committee

The committee approved new rules for Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) and a plan to restrict parking at S Railroad Ave and W Gold Street. The committee also discussed sidewalk construction requirements with NCDOT and parking issues on Spruce Street.

• Approved TIA Rules requiring a Transportation Study and a rotating list of engineers
• Approved designating the corner of S Railroad Ave and W Gold Street as no parking with yellow diagonal striping
• Approved the meeting agenda and March 2 minutes

Patrick Senior Center Agendas & Minutes

The Patrick Senior Center Advisory Board will convene to approve minutes from January 31, 2023, and receive staff reports on finances, programming, technology, services, and transportation. The board will also review terms and the graduating class, discuss other business, and set the next meeting for July 25, 2023.

• Approval of minutes from January 31, 2023 (vote required)
• Financial report by Whitney Douglas
• Programming report by Karen Grigg
• Technology report by Lynn Lail
• Transportation report by Bonnie Hale

The board approved the minutes from the January 31, 2023 meeting. Staff provided reports on city reorganization, financial status, and proposed fee increases for Fiscal Year 2024. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved January 31, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 25, 2023, with several action items. They will vote on an ordinance to demolish a dilapidated dwelling at 208 North Dilling Street, approve budget amendments for a chiller compressor and natural gas infrastructure, and consider a resolution to investigate a voluntary annexation petition. The agenda also includes proclamations, recognitions, and consent agenda items.

• Ordinance to demolish dwelling at 208 North Dilling Street
• Budget amendment of $43,000 for A/C chiller compressor at City Hall
• Budget amendment of $138,000 for natural gas infrastructure for new customer
• Resolution to investigate annexation petition for 22.65 acres (Cleveland County Parcel No. 11158)
• Proclamations for Library Week, Public Works Week, and National Police Week

City Council unanimously approved the demolition of a condemned dwelling at 208 North Dilling Street. The council also approved several budget amendments and board appointments via a consent agenda.

• Adopted Ordinance 23-05 to demolish dilapidated dwelling at 208 North Dilling Street (unanimous)
• Approved $43,000 budget amendment for City Hall A/C Chiller compressor (unanimous)
• Approved $138,000 budget amendment for natural gas infrastructure (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Moss Lake Use Agreement with MountainTrue (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-08 to investigate annexation petition for 22.65 acres (unanimous)
• Appointed Keith Bradley to Planning & Zoning Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Andrew Achter, Valerie Boyd, and Joy Williams to Mauney Memorial Library Board (unanimous)

Mauney Memorial Library Board Agendas

The Mauney Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, recap the Hord Mansion Centennial celebration, and vote on a by-laws amendment. The board will also discuss a July strategic planning session and receive a library update with financials. The next meeting is scheduled for July 24, 2023.

• Approval of minutes and quorum determination (action required)
• Hord Mansion Centennial celebration recap
• Library Board by-laws amendment (action required)
• July meeting – strategic planning session and board homework
• Library update and financials report (in packet)

The Board of Trustees approved an amendment to the library board by-laws. Members were asked to prepare ideas for the 2024-2029 strategic planning process starting in July.

• Approved April 24 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved library board by-law amendment (unanimous)

ABC Board Agendas

The Kings Mountain ABC Board met to review store sales and financial statements, which were accepted. They discussed the 2023-2024 budget, which will be sent to the City and published before a June vote. The manager also discussed upgrading the store's computer system from Windows 7 to Windows 11.

• Accepted store sales and financial statements
• Discussed 2023-2024 budget for June vote
• Upgrading computer system from Windows 7 to Windows 11
• Ordering large liquor trucks of 700-800 cases

The board accepted the store sales and financial statements. Members discussed the 2023-2024 budget, which will be voted on at the June meeting, and an upcoming computer system upgrade to Windows 11.

• Accepted store sales and financial statements

Tourism Development Authority Agendas & Minutes

The Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will approve the previous meeting's minutes, review the financial report, and hold a budget work session. Action items include discussing the 2023/2024 budget, nominating a replacement for the Vice-Chair, and discussing term expirations.

• Discussion/Action on 2023/2024 Kings Mountain TDA Budget
• Discussion/Nomination for Vice-Chair Replacement
• Discussion/Action on Term Expirations
• Financial Report & Budget Work Session with Chris Costner, Fiscal Services Officer

The Tourism Development Authority appointed a new Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary. The board agreed to return to a twice-yearly grant application process and formed a sub-committee to review advertising and brochures. A revised budget ordinance will be presented at the next meeting.

• Approved April 18 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 21, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Brenda Lovelace as Vice-Chair, Sharon Horne as Treasurer, and Chris Johnson as Secretary
• Agreed to require grant applicants to complete applications twice a year
• Formed advertising sub-committee consisting of Kemp Mauney, Chris Johnson, and Chuck Kilroy
• Tabled votes on board term expirations until next month
• Adjourned meeting at 4:00 pm (unanimous)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council will hold a public hearing and consider authorizing two wastewater development agreements with Liquid Management, LLC to provide sewer services to a senior assisted living facility at 726 S. Battleground Avenue and an RV park at 241 Battleground Road, both outside city limits. The council will also discuss zoning definitions, Board of Adjustment changes, a possible land purchase, state housing bills, and a $420,000 budget amendment for leaf collection equipment.

• Wastewater development agreement for 100-unit assisted living facility at 726 S. Battleground Avenue (Parcel 10490) with 12,000 gpd capacity
• Wastewater development agreement for RV park at 241 Battleground Road (Parcel 10528) with 103 RV sites, 22 cottages, 20 tent sites, 20,000 gpd capacity
• Discussion on possible purchase of 0 N. Watterson Street (Parcel 73178) for residential development
• Budget amendment of $420,000 for leaf collection fleet upgrades
• Discussion of NC bills SB 317 and HB 409 on housing development

Council authorized two wastewater development agreements with Liquid Management, LLC for properties outside city and ETJ limits. The projects include a 100-unit senior assisted living facility and an RV resort. Both developers agreed to pay system development fees plus a 50% capacity dedication premium.

• Approved wastewater agreement for senior living facility at 708 and 726 S. Battleground Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved wastewater agreement for RV resort at 241 Battleground Road (unanimous)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council work session includes discussion and possible action on a $420,000 budget amendment for leaf collection fleet upgrades, authorization to negotiate purchase of a 0.21-acre parcel at 0 N. Watterson Street for infill development, and two wastewater development agreements with Liquid Management, LLC. The council will also discuss zoning definitions, Board of Adjustment composition, and two state housing bills.

• Budget amendment of $420,000 for leaf collection fleet upgrades
• Possible purchase of 0 N. Watterson Street parcel (Parcel 73178) for $25,000 list price
• Wastewater development agreements with Liquid Management, LLC for 708/726 S. Battleground Ave and 241 Battleground Rd
• Discussion on Mixed Use (MU) zoning definition and requirements
• Discussion on amending Board of Adjustment membership to mirror City Council

Planning & Zoning Board Agendas

The Kings Mountain Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to discuss two UDO text amendments: standards for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and the definition of the Mixed-Use (MU) zoning district. The board will hear staff reports and hold discussions on both topics. The agenda also includes adoption of the March 14, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Discussion of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) limited use standards
• Discussion of Mixed-Use (MU) Zoning District definition
• Adoption of March 14, 2023 meeting minutes

The board approved the meeting agenda and the March 14, 2023, minutes. Discussions regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and the Mixed Use Zoning District definition were postponed.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 14, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred ADU discussion pending General Assembly decision on Senate Bill DRS55034-MQ-72A
• Deferred Mixed Use Zoning District definition discussion until next meeting

John H. Moss Reservoir Agenda

The John H. Moss Reservoir Commission is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from the March 7 meeting, hear citizen comments on the Moss Lake Paddle Race, receive updates on the LaBella Engineering study, and hold open discussion. No votes on substantive items are listed.

• Adoption of March 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Citizen comments on Moss Lake Paddle Race
• LaBella Engineering study updates

The John H. Moss Reservoir Commission approved a non-profit sponsored paddle race. Members discussed a future lake cleanup day and potential kayak launches. No action was taken on the engineering study grants or light ordinance proposal.

• Approved Moss Lake Paddle Race on May 20 from 10am-2pm (Unanimous)
• Adopted April 4, 2023 agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Transportation Committee

The Kings Mountain Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss several transportation items, including a request for no-parking signs, a sidewalk construction question with NCDOT, and a contractor's variance request. The committee will also review a traffic impact analysis section of the UDO. Public comment is open.

• Request for No Parking signs on S Railroad Ave past W Gold St, both sides
• Discussion with NCDOT on sidewalk construction without required 10' space
• Citizen request for No Parking sign on 600 Block of Sterling Dr
• Contractor variance request at Pinnacle Park for driveway distance
• Review of UDO Section 156.70.03 (B) (d) on Traffic Impact Analysis

The Transportation Committee approved a recommendation to designate a section of S Railroad Ave near W Gold Street as a Fire Lane to prevent parking on Patriots Park entrance bricks. The committee also decided not to interfere in a contractor's variance request at Pinnacle Park.

• Approved recommendation for Chief Childress to present a Fire Lane designation for S Railroad Ave to Council
• Determined the City will not interfere in a contractor variance request at Pinnacle Park
• Approved the agenda and March 2 meeting minutes

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning request for 22.65 acres at Phifer Road and Kings Mountain Boulevard, changing from Suburban Residential to Mixed Use. They will also consider an annexation agreement with the Town of Grover for city-owned property on Jim Patterson Road, and several budget amendments, including $2.5 million for electric power costs. The meeting includes consent items, a closed session for economic development discussions, and routine recognitions.

• Rezoning of 22.65 acres (Parcel 11158) from Suburban Residential to Mixed Use (Case Z-22-26)
• Annexation agreement with Town of Grover for 23.14 acres on Jim Patterson Road
• Budget amendment of $2,500,000 for electric fund purchased power costs
• Budget amendment of $500,000 for natural gas fund costs
• Budget amendment of $40,000 for unmarked police vehicle from ABC Board contribution

Council approved rezoning 22.65 acres at Phifer Road and Kings Mountain Boulevard to Mixed Use. Several budget amendments were passed to cover rising energy costs and insurance reimbursements. The City Manager was granted exclusive authority to negotiate economic development and land use matters.

• Approved rezoning of 22.65 acres (Parcel 11158) from Suburban Residential to Mixed Use (Unanimous)
• Adopted annexation agreement with Town of Grover for 23.14 acres on Jim Patterson Road (Unanimous)
• Approved $2.5M budget amendment for Electric Fund purchase power costs (Unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 budget amendment for Natural Gas Fund costs (Unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 budget amendment for unmarked police vehicle via ABC Board contribution (Unanimous)
• Approved $88,700 budget amendment for gas and oil costs (Unanimous)
• Approved $450,000 budget amendment for Medical Self-Insurance reimbursements (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-05 giving City Manager exclusive authority for economic development negotiations (Unanimous)

ABC Board Agendas

The board approved a $40,000 payment to the City of Kings Mountain for a new police vehicle. Financial statements for February 2023 were accepted. The board is currently working on the 2023-2024 budget and upgrading office computers.

• Approved $40,000 for new police department vehicle (5-0)
• Accepted February 2023 store sales and financial statements

Tourism Development Authority Agendas & Minutes

The Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear a finance report, and discuss old and new business. Key items include a proposal to allocate 45% of the grant cycle budget to the City's Special Events Department outside the normal application process, and a review of the 2023/2024 TDA budget.

• Discussion/Action on Visit NC Tourism Conference 2023
• Proposal for City Special Events Dept to receive 45% of grant cycle budget outside standard process
• Review of 2023/2024 TDA budget

The Tourism Development Authority approved the meeting agenda and the February 21, 2023, minutes. The board discussed tourism data and potential budget increases for advertising, but no formal actions were taken on those items. A proposal regarding the Special Events Department budget was cancelled.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled discussion on Special Events Department grant cycle budget proposal
• Accepted resignation of board member Rick Moore

Board of Adjustment Agenda

The Kings Mountain Board of Adjustment is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including adopting the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The only substantive item is a special use permit request for 130 Grand View Drive, which has been withdrawn by the applicant, so the board will acknowledge the withdrawal and close the public hearing.

• Special use permit request for 130 Grand View Drive (Gaston County Parcel 153201) withdrawn by applicant
• Motion to close public hearing on the withdrawn permit
• Motion to acknowledge petition for special use as withdrawn
• Adoption of February 21, 2023 minutes

The Board of Adjustment met to consider a special use permit for 130 Grand View Drive. The applicant withdrew the petition, and the Board formally acknowledged the withdrawal.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Acknowledged withdrawal of Special Use permit request SU-23-1 for 130 Grand View Drive (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board Agendas

The Kings Mountain Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to consider three Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) text amendments: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) limited use standards, Cottage Court special use specific criteria, and Townhouse limited use standards. The agenda also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes. The board will vote on these items.

• UDO text amendment: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) limited use standards
• UDO text amendment: Cottage Court special use specific criteria
• UDO text amendment: Townhouse limited use standards
• Adoption of February 14, 2023 meeting minutes

The Board approved changes to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) regarding Cottage Courts and townhome requirements. The Board deferred a decision on accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations to a future meeting.

• Approved removal of special use requirement for Cottage Courts (Unanimous)
• Approved staff recommendations for townhome width and setback changes (Unanimous)
• Tabled recommendation for ADU regulations until April 18, 2023
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council is holding a work session to discuss and take action on several items, including scheduling a public hearing for a proposed annexation agreement with the Town of Grover for a new wastewater treatment facility, authorizing lump-sum payments to the Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Department for annexed parcels, and allowing the Davidson Association to use city facilities for a Juneteenth celebration at no cost. The agenda also includes presentations on quasi-judicial rules, Moss Lake sediment study results, and Downtown Design Review Advisory Committee standards.

• Public hearing scheduled for March 28, 2023 on annexation of 23.14 acres on Jim Patterson Road for a new wastewater treatment facility
• Authorize lump-sum payments to Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Department: $924.37 for 37.377 acres and $437.73 for 23.311 acres
• Authorize Davidson Association to use Deal Park Walking Track and Neisler Stage on June 24, 2023 for Juneteenth Celebration at no cost
• Presentation on Moss Lake Sediment Correction Action Plan study results
• Discussion on Downtown Design Review Advisory Committee (DDRAC) Standards

City Council unanimously approved a public hearing for March 28, 2023, to consider annexing 23.14 acres on Jim Patterson Road. The council also authorized a Juneteenth celebration at Deal Park and approved two fire department agreements. Staff provided updates on wastewater and electrical infrastructure projects.

• Scheduled public hearing for March 28, 2023, to consider annexing 23.14 acres on Jim Patterson Road (Unanimous)
• Authorized Davidson Assoc. to hold Juneteenth Celebration at Deal Park Walking Track on June 24, 2023, with no rental fees (Unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute two volunteer fire department agreements with Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. (Unanimous)

John H. Moss Reservoir Agenda

The John H. Moss Reservoir Commission will meet to adopt the agenda and minutes from the February 7 meeting, receive updates on the LaBella engineering study, and hold a citizen discussion regarding the Thursday Night Bass Tournament. No votes on contracts or policy changes are listed.

• Citizen discussion on Thursday Night Bass Tournament
• LaBella Engineering Study Updates

The Commission approved the Thursday Night Bass tournaments and the Eaton Bass Masters Tournament. LaBella Engineering presented a sediment study for the reservoir, though no action was taken on the proposed dredging or mitigation alternatives.

• Approved Thursday Night Bass tournaments (unanimous)
• Approved Eaton Bass Masters Tournament for April 1 (unanimous)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council and executive leadership team are holding a two-day strategic planning session to discuss organizational structure, financial stewardship, and long-term planning. Topics include potential changes to electric and gas rate structures, user fees, system development fees, and the future of city-owned lakes. The session also covers economic development, support for the central business district, and possible amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Discussion of electric and gas rate structure transfers
• Review of user fees for solid waste, stormwater, building & permitting, and water & wastewater
• Proposal for system development fees tied to water and sewer capital improvement plans
• Consideration of city lakes ownership, divestiture, or equity stake
• Possible changes to Unified Development Ordinance including accessory dwellings and communication towers

City Council and executive leadership met for a strategic planning session to discuss organizational restructuring, financial stewardship, and infrastructure growth. No formal votes were recorded; the session focused on presentations and discussions regarding city operations and future development.

• Discussed reorganization to reduce direct reports to City Manager from 17 to 8
• Proposed renaming departments: Aging to Senior Services, Planning/Codes to Development Services, and Sanitation to Solid Waste
• Presented Sewer and Water Master Plans/CIPs to support future System Development Fee Ordinances
• Discussed potential acquisition or consolidation of Bessemer City's natural gas system capacity
• Reviewed economic development strategies including 'But For' incentives and potential casino development
• Discussed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to be more 'Business Friendly'
• Evaluated organizational structures for the Central Business District, including city-run vs. non-profit models
• Discussed the creation of 'Social Districts' for outdoor refreshment

Transportation Committee

The Kings Mountain Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss follow-up items with NCDOT, including sidewalk construction requirements and road conditions. They will also review a citizen petition for traffic calming on several streets and consider a request for 'No Parking' signs on Sterling Drive.

• Discussion with NCDOT on sidewalk construction without required 10-foot space
• Follow-up on Albemarle US, Inc. mine traffic volume and direction
• Response on condition of York Road, Cleveland Avenue, and King Street
• Citizen petition for traffic calming on E. Ridge St., N. Dilling St., and Parker Street
• Request for 'No Parking' signs on 600 block of Sterling Drive

The committee determined that E. Ridge St., N. Dilling St., and Parker Street do not meet criteria for traffic calming measures. Members discussed road conditions, sidewalk construction, and future development plans with NCDOT.

• Denied traffic calming on E. Ridge St., N. Dilling St., and Parker Street
• Approved meeting agenda and previous minutes
• Determined against blocking Kiser Street at E Gold Street

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Council approved rezoning two parcels on Dillon Road to Rural use while denying a third. The board also adopted revisions to the City's Personnel Policy and appointed new representatives to the ElectriCities Non-Power Board of Commissioners.

• Approved rezoning of Parcel Numbers 64023 and 10910 from Suburban Residential to Rural (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of Parcel Number 64022 from Suburban Residential to Rural (unanimous)
• Adopted proposed revisions to the City of Kings Mountain Personnel Policy via Resolution 23-03 (unanimous)
• Appointed City Manager Jim Palenick as Commissioner and Electric Director Josh Conrad as Alternate Commissioner for ElectriCities (unanimous)
• Approved $17,721 budget amendment for a Special Events Department golf cart (unanimous)
• Authorized $87,568 grant agreement with Cleveland County (unanimous)
• Approved Moss Lake Use Agreement for Cleveland Masonic Lodge #202 charity fishing tournament (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for March 28, 2023, regarding rezoning request Case No. Z-22-26 (unanimous)

Tourism Development Authority Agendas & Minutes

The board agreed to create a City of Kings Mountain Special Events Department grant line item to replace individual event applications. A budget of approximately $210,000 was proposed, with 60% allocated to grants. The board also reviewed updated grant application and accountability forms requiring submission within 30 days of project completion.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 24, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Finance Director's recommendation to budget a Special Events Department grant line item
• Approved updated grant application and accountability forms requiring submission within 30 days of project completion

Board of Adjustment Agenda

The Kings Mountain Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on a special use permit for a new microwave tower at 130 Grand View Drive, which Duke Energy says is essential for its system connectivity. The board will also adopt minutes, affirm an alternate member, and handle routine procedural items.

• Special use permit SU-23-1 for a microwave tower at 130 Grand View Drive (Gaston County Parcel 153201), zoned R-10
• Public hearing and board vote on the permit
• Adoption of January 17, 2023 minutes
• Affirmation of alternate Phil Dee

The Board reviewed a special use permit request for a microwave tower at 130 Grand View Drive. Staff identified that the project requires both a special use permit for height and a variance for setbacks, but no variance application had been submitted. The Board voted to continue the case to the next meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 17, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Continued special use permit request SU-23-1 for 130 Grand View Drive to March 21, 2023 (unanimous)

ABC Board Agendas

The board approved a motion to cash in bank CDs as they come due due to low interest rates. Members also agreed to combine the City of Kings Mountain policy book with state policies.

• Approved motion to cash in bank CDs as they come due (Unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from previous meeting
• Agreed to combine City of Kings Mountain and state policy books

Planning & Zoning Board Agendas

The Planning & Zoning Board will consider a rezoning request for a 22.65-acre parcel from Suburban Residential to Mixed Use, and will vote on adopting consistency statements and sending a recommendation to City Council. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and the agenda itself.

• Z-22-26: R.D. Harrell Company rezoning of Cleveland County Parcel 11158 (22.65 acres) from Suburban Residential (SR) to Mixed Use (MU)
• Adoption of January 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Adoption of the meeting agenda

The Planning & Zoning Board unanimously recommended that City Council rezone a 22.65-acre parcel at Phifer Road and Kings Mountain Blvd from Suburban Residential to Mixed Use. The proposal includes a residential-commercial mix with a four-story building and a coffee shop.

• Approved adoption of meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 10, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning of Cleveland County Parcel 11158 from Suburban Residential (SR) to Mixed Use (MU) (unanimous)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items. These include a deed transfer to NCDOT, a contract for substation service roads, and an update to the city's personnel policy. The council will also discuss the process for recovering code enforcement and nuisance abatement costs.

• Motion to authorize Mayor to execute a Deed for Highway Right of Way to NCDOT for ~0.297 acres of Cleveland County Parcel No. 21943
• Motion to authorize Mayor to execute a contract with Two Brothers Utility for construction of service roads for the Delivery 5 Substation project
• Discussion and update on the City's Personnel Policy
• Discussion on recovery of code and nuisance abatement costs, comparing lien foreclosure vs. assessing against property tax
• Closed session to discuss business location/expansion (N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(5))

City Council authorized the sale of 0.297 acres to NCDOT and approved a contract for service road construction. Council also discussed updates to the personnel policy and a new method for recovering code abatement costs via county taxes.

• Approved sale of 0.297 acres to NCDOT for $11,875 (Unanimous)
• Approved $398,900 contract with Two Brothers Utility for service roads (Unanimous)
• Reached consensus to change acting assignment pay guidelines to 10 working days

John H. Moss Reservoir Agenda

The John H. Moss Reservoir Commission will meet to adopt the agenda and minutes from January 10, 2023, and receive updates on the LaBella Engineering Study. Public comment will be taken on the Cleveland Lodge 202 Charity Fishing Tournament.

• Citizen comments on Cleveland Lodge 202 Charity Fishing Tournament
• LaBella Engineering Study updates

Transportation Committee

The Kings Mountain Transportation Committee will meet to discuss transportation issues, including a traffic study for Phifer Road, road conditions on Cleveland Ave and King Street West, and a policy for 'Children Playing' signs. They will also review a citizen petition for traffic calming on E. Ridge St., N. Dilling St., and Parker Street, and discuss access management for Highway 161 with NCDOT personnel.

• Discussion with NCDOT on Phifer Road traffic study and turn lane
• Access management for Highway 161 from 74 to 85, focusing on future development and mine traffic
• Citizen petition for traffic calming on E. Ridge St., N. Dilling St., and Parker Street
• Children Playing sign policy discussion
• City street condition study

The committee approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed road conditions and traffic studies with NCDOT personnel and requested a new street-condition study from TGS Engineering. No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Requested new street-condition study from TGS Engineering (due before June)

Patrick Senior Center Agendas & Minutes

The Patrick Senior Center Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear staff reports on finances, programming, technology, services, and transportation, and discuss goals. The meeting is largely routine administrative business with votes required only for minutes approval and adjournment.

• Approval of October 25, 2022 minutes
• Director's report including goal review
• Financial report
• Programming, technology, services, and transportation reports

The Advisory Board approved the minutes from the October 25, 2022 meeting. Staff provided reports on center finances, participation statistics, and facility updates, including roof and water heater replacements.

• Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on two rezoning requests, including one for a 6.68-acre property at South Battleground Avenue and Kings Mountain Boulevard. They will also consider a budget amendment for paving, a contract for garbage truck financing, and a resolution to annex land for a wastewater treatment facility. The agenda includes several consent items and a public hearing on a rezoning request for a 42.89-acre property on Dillon Road.

• Budget amendment of $25,000 for Powell Bill paving funds
• Award contract to United Financial for $375,108.66 to finance a 2023 garbage truck
• Public hearing on rezoning 42.89 acres on Dillon Road from Suburban Residential to Rural
• Public hearing on rezoning 6.68 acres at South Battleground Avenue and Kings Mountain Boulevard from Suburban Residential to Auto-Urban
• Authorize annexation of approximately 23.14 acres off Jim Patterson Road for a wastewater treatment facility

Council authorized a design-build agreement with Metcon for a new wastewater treatment plant and denied a request to rezone property at S. Battleground Avenue to Auto-Urban. The city also approved the demolition of a dilapidated dwelling and added a second monthly meeting to its schedule.

• Approved AIA 141 Design Build Agreement with Metcon for wastewater plant (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of Parcel Numbers 11750 and 65674 from Suburban Residential to Auto-Urban (5-1)
• Approved $375,108.66 contract with United Financial for 2023 garbage truck (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-01 to demolish dwelling at 105 Urban Drive (unanimous)
• Authorized Notice of Intent to Annex 23.14 acres off Jim Patterson Road (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 budget amendment for Powell Bill paving funds (unanimous)
• Added second monthly Council meeting on the second Thursday at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Accepted withdrawal of rezoning request from YG Homes, LLC (unanimous)

Mauney Memorial Library Board Agendas

The Mauney Memorial Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving updates on the Hord Mansion Centennial celebration and the Kings Mountain Community Garden. The board will also discuss building repairs, new library partners (Atrium Health, Boys and Girls Clubs, Cleveland Community College), and a collection development policy update that requires action.

• Approval of minutes and quorum determination (action required)
• Hord Mansion Centennial celebration update
• KM Community Garden update
• Building repairs discussion
• New Library Partners: Atrium Health, Boys and Girls Clubs, Cleveland Community College

The Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the previous meeting and an update to the Collection Development Policy. Members received updates on the Hord Mansion Centennial Celebration and the completion of the community garden pavilion.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Collection Development Policy update (unanimous)

Tourism Development Authority Agendas & Minutes

The Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority will review and potentially award grants totaling $140,950 for the Winter/Spring 2022-2023 funding cycle. The agenda also includes routine items: approval of minutes, a finance report, and an update on an accountability form.

• Foothills Public Shooting Complex: $15,000
• City of KM – BeachBlast: $25,000
• City of KM – Revolutionary 4th: $26,750
• City of KM – Patriots Park Concerts & Cruise-Ins: $42,500
• City of KM – Home for Christmas: $17,500

The Tourism Development Authority approved six grants totaling $6,500 for the Winter/Spring 2022-2023 cycle. The board also authorized the purchase of a 6-seater lithium battery golf cart using Capital Reserve Funds. City of Kings Mountain grants were deferred until the Summer/Fall cycle.

• Approved $6,500 in grants to Historical Museum, Gateway Trails, and SASI (unanimous)
• Approved $17,721 purchase of a 2023 6-seater lithium battery golf cart (unanimous)
• Denied funding for Foothills Public Shooting Complex
• Deferred all City of KM grants to the Summer/Fall Funding Cycle, except for the golf cart
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Nomination Committee Board Agendas

This is a notice for a public meeting of the Nominating Committee on January 24, 2023, at 10:00 AM in Council Chambers at City Hall. The agenda contains no specific items, only the meeting notice and contact information.

ABC Board Agendas

The Kings Mountain ABC Board met on January 23, 2023, to review minutes, sales figures, and financial reports. They discussed January sales totaling $125,297.87, with retail sales up 3.89% and mixed beverage sales up 47.09% over the previous year. The board also received quarterly distributions from Darrell Keller, with the City of Kings Mountain receiving $18,335.00 and the Police Department and Co-Dap each receiving $5,598.00. The meeting was primarily procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• January sales totaled $125,297.87, with retail up 3.89% and mixed beverage up 47.09%
• Quarterly distribution: City of Kings Mountain received $18,335.00
• Quarterly distribution: Police Department and Co-Dap each received $5,598.00
• Board discussed store policy and requested daily updates from Greg Stallings
• Minutes from previous meeting approved

The board accepted the minutes from the previous meeting. They reviewed January sales figures, which showed a net increase of 10.78% over January 2022. Quarterly distributions were made to the City of Kings Mountain and the Police Department/Co-Dap.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Distributed $18,335.00 to the City of Kings Mountain
• Distributed $5,598.00 each to the Police Department and Co-Dap

Board of Adjustment Agenda

The Kings Mountain Board of Adjustment is meeting to handle routine organizational matters, including adopting the agenda and previous minutes, approving the 2023 meeting schedule, electing a chairman and vice-chairman, and affirming board members. No public hearings or substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Adoption of October 18, 2022 minutes
• Adoption of new 2023 meeting schedule
• Election of chairman and vice-chairman
• Affirmation of board members

The Board of Adjustment approved the 2023 meeting schedule and the minutes from October 18, 2022. The board also voted to retain Doug Lawing as Chairman and Phil Dee as Vice-Chairman. No other substantive items were decided.

• Approved 2023 Board of Adjustment Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Doug Lawing as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Phil Dee as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board Agendas

The Kings Mountain Planning & Zoning Board will meet to adopt the agenda and minutes, install 2022 officers, and approve the 2023 meeting schedule. The main new business is a rezoning request (Z-22-25) for three parcels owned by Luke Judd, from Suburban Residential (SR) to Rural Residential (RU). The board will also review UDO text amendments on landscape buffers and downtown standards, and discuss multifamily housing, accessory dwelling units, and other housing options.

• Rezoning Z-22-25: Luke Judd parcels 64023, 10910, 64022 from SR to RU
• UDO text amendment: Landscape Buffer
• UDO text amendment: Downtown Standards
• Discussion topics: Multifamily, Accessory Dwelling Units, Performance/Flex Standards
• Approve 2023 meeting schedule

The Board unanimously recommended rezoning three parcels on Dillon Road to Rural and approved updates to landscape buffer and fencing standards. It also approved a new proposal for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to be sent to City Council. The 2023 meeting schedule and officer elections were also finalized.

• Recommended rezoning of Luke Judd parcels (64023, 10910, 64022) from Suburban Residential to Rural (Unanimous)
• Recommended changing the Future Land Use Map to Rural for the Luke Judd parcels (Unanimous)
• Approved changes to Landscape Buffer tree and shrub density (Unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to City Council that commercial fencing be no higher than 8 feet (Unanimous)
• Approved proposal for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and forwarded to City Council (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Meeting Schedule (Unanimous)
• Re-elected Doug Lawing as Chairman and Ron Humphries as Vice-Chairman (Unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on Multifamily housing

John H. Moss Reservoir Agenda

The Kings Mountain Reservoir Commission will meet on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 5:30 PM in the Public Works Conference Room. The agenda includes adoption of the meeting agenda and minutes from the November 1, 2022 meeting, followed by updates on the LaBella Engineering study. The meeting will also include citizen comments and open discussion among commissioners.

• Adoption of minutes from November 1, 2022 meeting
• LaBella Engineering Study Updates

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 1, 2022. Members discussed a LaBella Engineering study regarding sediment issues and potential dredging options, but no formal votes were taken on these projects.

• Adopted agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 1, 2022 meeting (unanimous)