Kings Mountain public meetings in 2025

ABC Board Agendas

The Kings Mountain ABC Board discussed November 2025 financial statements and store sales. The board reviewed a store audit conducted by the NC ABC Commission and discussed administrative budget and minute reporting requirements.

• NC ABC Commission auditor identified 6 items needing address following 11/18/25 audit
• Switch from AT&T to Spectrum resulted in $5,544.00 savings
• Black Friday Allocated Bourbon sales reached $8,000 of $9,500 ordered in first 2 hours
• Planned allocation event for 12/24

The Kings Mountain ABC Board met on December 16, 2025, and discussed November financial statements and store sales. The state auditor reported six items to address after a store audit. The board requested budget and minutes be sent a week before meetings, and asked Willie to contact Karen Tucker for documentation. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was adjourned.

• Requested budget sent to board members within a week before meetings
• Requested previous month's minutes sent within a week before meetings
• Requested Willie to contact Karen Tucker for oath of office and board pay approval documentation
• Requested CODAP to send documentation of donation distribution
• Noted savings of $5,544 from switching from AT&T to Spectrum
• Noted Black Friday bourbon allocation sold $8,000 in first 2 hours
• Scheduled next allocation on 12/24 (first come, first serve)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Chip McGill, second by Joy Dixon)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The City Council is holding a special meeting for councilmember orientation. The session consists of introductions and overviews from city administration and department directors.

• City Administration overview
• Department director introductions including Finance, IT, Public Works, and Police

The City Council met for a special orientation session on December 11, 2025. All council members and department directors attended and received an overview of the council‑manager government structure. The agenda contained no actionable items, and the meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The City Council will administer the oath of office to three new councilmembers and appoint a Mayor Pro Tem. The body will also appoint legal counsel and establish various council subcommittees for the 2026 term.

• Administration of the Oath of Office for Tyler L. Fletcher, Heather M. Lemmond, and G. Scott Neisler
• Appointment of Clayward C. Corry, Jr. as legal counsel for the City
• Appointment of the Mayor Pro Tem for a two-year term
• Amendment to the audit contract with Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A.
• Adoption of the 2026 City Council regular meeting schedule

John H. Moss Reservoir Agenda

The John H. Moss Reservoir Commission will review financial highlights, water reports, and lake levels. The body will also discuss sharing data with city council and update on spillway discharge methods.

• Review recommendation letter on beach area access
• Review financial highlights and water reports
• Discuss sharing lake data with city council
• Update on spillway issues and discharge methods
• Plan presentation of commission report to city council

The commission adopted the December agenda and the November minutes with unanimous votes. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No substantive policy or project decisions were made.

• Adopted December agenda (unanimous vote)
• Adopted November minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Planning & Zoning Board Agendas

The Planning and Zoning Board will meet to discuss a zoning map amendment for a 0.21-acre parcel. The board will also establish the meeting schedule for 2026.

• Case Z-25-13: Proposed rezoning of Parcel 7884 (104 N. Dilling St) from Suburban Commercial (SC) to Semi-Urban Residential (SU)

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. It then approved the rezoning of parcel 7884 at 104 Dilling Street from Suburban Commercial to Semi-Urban Residential, citing consistency with the Future Land Use map. The board also adopted the 2026 meeting schedule and subsequently adjourned the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 104 Dilling Street to Semi-Urban Residential (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Tourism Development Authority Agendas & Minutes

The Tourism Development Authority will review financial reports and data from the 2025 Christmas Parade and weekend events. The board will also discuss goals and objectives for 2026 and review quotes for a TDA trailer.

• Review of quotes for the TDA trailer
• Data review from 2025 Christmas Parade and weekend events
• Update on local Museum edition of the Destination Magazine and ad
• Discussion of 2026 TDA goals and objectives

The Tourism Development Authority unanimously approved its agenda and the September 23, 2025 minutes. The board also approved the 2026 meeting calendar. A motion to cancel the December 9, 2025 meeting and reconvene on January 20, 2026 was adopted unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 TDA meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Cancelled Dec 9, 2025 meeting and set Jan 20, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The City Council will vote on awarding a contract to Creech and Associates, PLLC for professional architecture services for a Comprehensive Facilities Master Plan, valued at $124,700. It will consider a $200,000 budget amendment to appropriate Water Fund balance for system improvements at the TJ Ellison Water Treatment Plant. The Council will also act on implementing a wage study and updating the pay scale, and on amending Chapter 97 of the Code of Ordinance to revise the solid waste fee schedule. A resolution will add a police sergeant over Criminal Investigations as an authorized signatory for the NC Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission.

• Award contract to Creech and Associates, PLLC for architecture services – $124,700
• Approve $200,000 budget amendment for TJ Ellison Water Treatment Plant improvements
• Adopt wage study implementation and pay‑scale updates effective Jan 1 2026
• Amend Chapter 97 of the Code of Ordinance – revised solid waste fee schedule
• Resolution adding Police Sergeant over Criminal Investigations as ABC signatory

The council adopted the consent agenda, approved a $124,700 contract with Creech and Associates for a Comprehensive Facilities Master Plan, and approved a $200,000 budget amendment for water‑treatment plant improvements. It also approved the implementation of the 2026 wage study and updates to the city pay scale. All actions were voted unanimously.

• Approved $124,700 contract with Creech and Associates for a Comprehensive Facilities Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 budget amendment to fund water‑treatment plant improvements at TJ Ellison (unanimous)
• Approved wage study implementation and pay‑scale updates, costing $39,382 (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda items: minutes adoption, Moss Lake use agreement, and commissioner appointments (unanimous)

ABC Board Agendas

The ABC Board reviewed October 2025 financial statements and then voted on several items. They approved switching to Spectrum, confirmed that non‑alcoholic beverages may be sold, approved longevity pay for associates, introduced a Black Friday allocation method, and noted that auditors will be chosen from the central region pending a response. The meeting was adjourned.

• Vote to switch to Spectrum
• Policy that non‑alcoholic beverages can be sold
• Approval of longevity pay for associates
• Introduction of a Black Friday allocation instead of a bourbon lottery
• Selection of ABC auditors from the central regions pending reply

The board voted to switch to Spectrum. Longevity pay for associates was approved after Joy Dixon moved and Shaun Grier seconded the motion. No vote tallies were recorded. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved switch to Spectrum (motion passed)
• Approved longevity pay for associates (motion passed)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The council will vote on an ordinance to close streets for the Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. It will also consider a $71,300 budget amendment that moves developer‑paid funds into the Planning Department’s professional services line for Traffic Impact Analyses. Additional agenda items include a quarterly financial report for the year ending June 30, 2026 and routine citizen recognition and program updates.

• Adopt Ordinance 25 declaring a road closure for the Christmas Parade (400 block East King St to Gold St) on Dec 6, 2025, 1:00‑5:30 p.m.
• Approve $71,300 budget amendment to re‑appropriate $28,700 from the Miscellaneous General Fund and $42,600 from TIA Fees into Planning Account 4140 for Traffic Impact Analyses.
• Quarterly Financial Report for the year ending June 30, 2026 (information only).
• Citizen Recognition segment (no formal action).
• Program and Project Updates, including a marketing recap of 2025 events.

The council adopted Ordinance 25-36, closing designated roadways for the Kings Mountain Christmas Parade on December 6, 2025. It also approved a budget amendment to move funds into professional services for a Traffic Impact Analysis. All motions were passed unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-36 road closure for Christmas Parade (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment to move funds to professional services for Traffic Impact Analysis (unanimous)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted the consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

John H. Moss Reservoir Agenda

The John H. Moss Reservoir Commission is meeting to discuss lake operations, including dredging updates and a 5–10-year operational and recreational plan. The body will review financial statements and water reports regarding city treatment and downstream release.

• Decision on parking area for dredging and dock building equipment, including beach area access
• Review of 5–10-year Plan for lake operational and recreational budget needs
• Update on Labella's impact on impoundment and waste minimization measures
• Discussion of floating dock repair request at the office loading area
• Review of USGS monitoring station upstream in Buffalo Creek

The commission adopted its agenda and the September minutes without opposition. It assigned Woody Edwards to prepare parking‑area information for the city council and tasked Russell to contact the new water director. The commission recommended the city consider budgeting for dredging in the next fiscal year. It unanimously approved a request for veteran pontoon tours pending liability insurance.

• Adopt agenda (All in Favor)
• Adopt September minutes (All in Favor)
• Assign Woody Edwards to prepare parking‑area info for city council (task)
• Assign Russell to contact Water Director William Nash this month (task)
• Recommend city budget for dredging in next fiscal year (commission recommendation)
• Approve veteran pontoon tours (All in Favor)
• Request spillway condition documents by Jan 8 2026 (commission request)
• Motion to adjourn (All in Favor)

Patrick Senior Center Agendas & Minutes

The Patrick Senior Center Advisory Board will vote to approve the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting. The board will also elect a secretary, hear reports from staff, discuss plans for a Christmas luncheon, and address any other business before adjourning.

• Approval of July 22, 2025 minutes (requires vote)
• Election of Secretary
• Plans for Christmas Luncheon
• Other Business, Comments, Concerns
• Adjournment (requires vote)

The advisory board unanimously appointed Beth McDaniel as the new secretary. The board decided not to hold a separate breakfast to plan the Christmas Luncheon; instead, Karen will distribute a list of assigned duties. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Beth McDaniel appointed as secretary (unanimous)
• No advisory board breakfast for Christmas Luncheon planning; duties list to be sent
• Meeting adjourned

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council adopted a consent agenda that included the minutes from September meetings, a lease intent with Ripple Fiber LLC, and a grant application for water infrastructure. Council members voted unanimously to rezone parcel 9842 and the west portion of parcel 46733 on Phifer Road from Light Industrial to Suburban Residential. The council also approved a resolution authorizing staff to apply for a state water‑distribution asset inventory grant of up to $150,000 with a $22,500 city match. Additional appointments were made to several advisory boards and commissions.

• Adopt rezoning of parcels 9842 and part of 46733 on Phifer Road from Light Industrial (LI) to Suburban Residential (SR).
• Adopt Resolution 25-38 intent to lease city utility poles to Ripple Fiber LLC at $120 per pole for up to 10 years.
• Adopt Resolution 25-39 authorizing application for a Water Distribution Asset Inventory and Assessment grant up to $150,000 with a $22,500 city match.
• Adopt the minutes of the Regular Meetings of September 9 and 23, 2025.
• Reappoint Keith Bradley to the Planning and Zoning Board and appoint Sean Hickman, Thomas Rikard, Brandy Tate, and Austin Vitoux to various advisory boards and commissions.

The City Council unanimously adopted the consent agenda, which included approving Resolution 25-45 to lease city fiber infrastructure to Ripple Fiber LLC. The Council also reappointed and appointed members to the Planning and Zoning Board, Moss Lake Commission, and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Additionally, the minutes from the September 9 and 23, 2025 meetings were adopted.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of September 9 and 23, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-45 leasing terms with Ripple Fiber LLC (unanimous)
• Reappointed Keith Bradley to Planning and Zoning Board (term expires 12/31/2028) (unanimous)
• Appointed Sean Hickman to Planning and Zoning Board (term expires 12/31/2028) (unanimous)
• Appointed Thomas Rikard to Moss Lake Commission (term expires 06/30/2028) (unanimous)
• Reappointed Brandy Tate to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (term expires 12/31/2028) (unanimous)
• Appointed Austin Vitoux to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (term expires 12/31/2028) (unanimous)

Mauney Memorial Library Board Agendas

The Library Board will consider approval of the previous meeting minutes. It will set the dates for its 2026 meetings. The board will vote on proposed policies for the study room and the teen zone. A financial report will be presented for information.

• Approval of minutes (action required)
• Set dates for 2026 meetings (action required)
• Adopt study room policy (action required)
• Adopt teen zone policy (action required)
• Library financial report (informational)

Nomination Committee Board Agendas

The Nomination Committee will discuss clarifying duties and membership for city advisory boards. It will review applications received for several boards, including the Board of Adjustment, ABC Board, Moss Lake Commission, and Planning & Zoning Board. The committee will examine the current vacancy report and consider upcoming appointments or reappointments. It may make a recommendation to the City Council based on the items discussed.

• Discussion on clarification of duties and membership for advisory boards
• Review of applications for Board of Adjustment, ABC Board, Moss Lake Commission, Planning & Zoning Board
• Review of current vacancy report and upcoming appointments/reappointments
• Possible recommendation to City Council regarding discussed items

The Nominating Committee approved the minutes from June 18 and July 16, 2025. A discussion on clarifying advisory board duties was tabled. The committee unanimously recommended appointments to the Planning and Zoning Board, Moss Lake Commission, and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, and asked the City Clerk to re‑advertise for the Board of Adjustment and other advisory boards. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of June 18, 2025 and July 16, 2025 (motion passed)
• Tabled clarification of duties for advisory boards
• Unanimously recommended reappointing Keith Bradley (Planning & Zoning) and appointing Sean Hickman
• Unanimously recommended appointing Thomas Rikard to Moss Lake Commission (term ends 06/30/2028)
• Unanimously recommended reappointing Brandy Tate and appointing Austin Vitoux to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
• Requested City Clerk to re‑advertise for Board of Adjustment and other advisory boards
• Unanimously adjourned the meeting

ABC Board Agendas

The ABC Board met to discuss store sales and financial statements from September 2025. The board identified several pending requests regarding service providers and auditors.

• Selection of phone/internet carrier (AT&T or Spectrum)
• Selection of ABC Auditors
• Status of social house repayment
• Updates regarding 2 Kings Casino
• Discussion of non-alcoholic beverages

The board reviewed September 2025 financial statements and store sales. No decisions were made on any of the agenda items, including phone carrier, non‑alcoholic beverages, auditor selection, social house repayment, or casino updates. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Ben Torres and second by Shaun Grier.

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council special meeting will open with standard calls to order, an invocation, and the pledge of allegiance. Council members will vote to close the meeting for a closed session to discuss the qualifications, performance, or condition of appointment of a public officer or employee under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6). After the closed session, the council may take action on items discussed and will then move to adjourn.

• Motion to close the special meeting and enter a closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6)
• Closed session discussion of a public officer or employee’s qualifications, performance, or appointment condition
• Motion to close the closed session and re-enter the special meeting
• Possible action on items discussed during the closed session
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

The council unanimously approved a two‑and‑a‑half percent pay raise for the City Manager. It also amended the City Manager employment agreement to change the termination date to May 1 2028 and to revise vacation accrual to a maximum of 480 hours with compensation upon voluntary termination. All motions, including closing and adjournment of the special meeting, were approved unanimously.

• Approved 2.5% pay increase for City Manager (unanimous)
• Amended termination date in City Manager agreement to May 1, 2028 (unanimous)
• Revised vacation policy in City Manager agreement to 480‑hour maximum and paid out upon voluntary termination (unanimous)
• Closed the special meeting at 4:04 p.m. to enter Closed Session (unanimous)
• Closed the Closed Session at 6:41 p.m. and re‑entered the special meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the special meeting at 6:44 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council will vote to dissolve the Kings Mountain Housing Authority and transfer its duties to the Kings Mountain Redevelopment Commission. The Council will also consider an ordinance amending the city's solid waste fee schedule and a contract for engineering services related to lead and copper service line replacement.

• Dissolve Kings Mountain Housing Authority and transfer duties to Kings Mountain Redevelopment Commission
• Amend Solid Waste Fee Schedule in Chapter 97 of the Code of Ordinance
• Award contract to Harvin Engineering, PLLC for Lead and Copper Service Line Replacement Project
• Add Police Sergeant over Criminal Investigations as an authorized official to notify the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission

The council adopted Resolution 25-44, adding the Police Sergeant over Criminal Investigations as an authorized signatory for NC ABC permits. It also approved Ordinance 25-35, fully amending Chapter 97 of the Code of Ordinance and updating the Solid Waste Fee Schedule. Additionally, the council awarded a $208,000 contract to Harvin Engineering, PLLC for the Lead and Copper Service Line Replacement Project and authorized the budget amendment to fund the services. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 25-44 adding Police Sergeant over Criminal Investigations as authorized ABC signatory (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-35 amending Chapter 97 and Solid Waste Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Awarded $208,000 contract to Harvin Engineering, PLLC for Lead and Copper Service Line Replacement Project, authorized City Manager and budget amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-42 rescinding Resolution 25-32, dissolving Kings Mountain Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-43 dissolving Kings Mountain Housing Authority and transferring duties to Redevelopment Commission (effective May 31, 2026) (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of August 12 and August 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)

Kings Mountain Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will first determine quorum, then review and act on the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes. A presentation by Christina Martin, Director of Cultural Enrichment, will provide an update on ongoing park renovation projects. The board will also consider any additional business before adjourning.

• Determine quorum
• Review and action on September 15, 2025 minutes
• Update on park renovation projects presented by Christina Martin
• Any other needed business or discussions
• Motion to adjourn

The board approved the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Chair Ashley Rhom announced she has moved and verbally resigned from the board, per a board resolution. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Chair Ashley Rhom verbally resigned from the board (per resolution)

John H. Moss Reservoir Agenda

The commission is meeting to decide on parking areas for dredging and dock building equipment. Members will review a 5–10-year plan for lake operational and recreational needs and discuss waste minimization measures. The body will also address a non-operational floating dock repair request.

• Decision on parking area for dredging and dock building equipment
• Review of 5–10-year operational and recreational needs plan
• Update on Labella impact on impoundment and waste minimization
• Update on ACE work and golf course pond issue
• Floating dock repair request at office loading area

Board of Adjustment Agenda

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to decide on a setback variance for townhomes and a special use permit for a funeral home. The board will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting.

• V-25-4: Variance request to reduce rear setbacks by 10 feet to 20 feet for townhomes at Baker Street
• SU-25-3: Special use permit request for a funeral home and/or crematorium at 104 North Dilling Street

The Board adopted the agenda and the May 27, 2025 minutes unanimously. It then approved a variance (V-25-4) allowing a townhome rear setback of 20 feet instead of 30 feet, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The board voted on several criteria for a special‑use permit (SU-25-3), with mixed outcomes, and no final approval or denial was recorded.

• Adopt agenda (5‑0)
• Adopt May 27, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approve variance V-25-4 reducing rear setback to 20 ft (5‑0)
• Affirm special‑use harmony with area (3‑2)
• Affirm adequate ingress/egress to reduce traffic hazards (4‑1)
• Affirm no noxious or offensive impacts (5‑0)
• Reject that the use will impede orderly development (2‑3)

Tourism Development Authority Agendas & Minutes

The Tourism Development Authority will receive a financial report and citizen recognition updates, review updates on an uncollected grant and a new brochure, and discuss window clings, new blogs and tours with Darrel Kanipe. The meeting also includes announcements of upcoming events such as BeachBlast, Liberty Mountain, a rescheduled Live Music Concert Series, September Nights, and the Mountaineer Day Heritage Festival.

• Update on uncollected Grant – SASi
• Update on New Brochure
• Discuss Window Clings, New Blogs and Tours with Darrel Kanipe
• BeachBlast – August 22‑23, 2025
• Liberty Mountain – September 19‑October 12, 2025

The Tourism Development Authority approved its agenda and the August 19 minutes by unanimous vote. The board then voted unanimously to deny the SASi grant payout because the organization missed the response deadline. No other motions were decided during the meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 19 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied SASi grant payout due to non‑compliance (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The City Council will discuss a resolution to amend the existing Incentive Agreement with TKC-MLC Kings Mountain Site, LLC and authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment. Council members will also vote on a budget amendment to receive a $7,007.84 Performance and Wellness grant from the North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police. Additional items include motions to combine three part‑time firefighter positions into one full‑time position and three part‑time police officer positions into one full‑time position, and a presentation on proposed changes to the Solid Waste ordinance.

• Resolution to amend the Incentive Agreement with TKC-MLC Kings Mountain Site, LLC
• Budget amendment to receive a $7,007.84 grant from the NC Association of Chiefs of Police
• Motion to combine three part‑time firefighter positions into one full‑time position
• Motion to combine three part‑time police officer positions into one full‑time position
• Presentation of proposed changes to the existing Solid Waste ordinance (discussion item)

The Council unanimously adopted Resolution 25-41 to amend the Incentive Agreement with TKC-MLC Kings Mountain Site, LLC, extending the additional grant term to six years. A budget amendment was unanimously approved to add a $7,007.84 performance and wellness grant from the NC Association of Chiefs of Police to the general fund. The Council also unanimously combined three part‑time firefighter positions into one full‑time position and approved, by a 5‑1 vote, the combination of three part‑time sworn police officer positions into one full‑time position. The consent agenda and the meeting agenda were adopted unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 25-41 amending Incentive Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $7,007.84 performance and wellness grant budget amendment (unanimous)
• Combined three part‑time firefighter positions into one full‑time position (unanimous)
• Combined three part‑time sworn police officer positions into one full‑time position (5‑1)
• Adopted consent agenda, including July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

ABC Board Agendas

The board discussed the August 2025 financial statements and store sales. It considered several operational items, including choosing a phone carrier (Spectrum or AT&T), handling an Aflac payment, bill‑pay options, the CRC contract renewal, the outstanding balance with Social House, selecting a bank, confirming ethics‑training completion, and setting up a MXB account for two kings. No formal decisions were recorded before the meeting was adjourned.

• Select phone carrier (Spectrum or AT&T)
• Evaluate renewal of CRC contract
• Research outstanding balance with Social House
• Determine best bank for the organization
• Lock in two kings as a MXB account

The board reviewed August 2025 financial statements and store sales. Members listed several items for future attention, including phone carrier choice, Aflac payment, bill‑pay accounts, CRC contract options, outstanding balances, bank selection, ethics training status, and a MXB account. Shaun Grier moved to adjourn, Ben Torres seconded, and the motion was adopted. No other decisions or votes were recorded.

• Motion to adjourn adopted (motion by Shaun Grier, seconded by Ben Torres)

Kings Mountain Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will determine quorum, review the July 14, 2025 minutes, receive updates on park renovation projects and park grant funding, conduct a Preference Board activity, and then adjourn.

• Update on park renovation projects
• Update on park grants
• Review July 14, 2025 minutes
• Preference Board activity

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. Members voted to adopt a concrete style for park trash receptacles, a new design for park entrance signs, a bench style, and the font for the signs. The sign design received an 80% majority, the bench style a 70% majority, and both the trash receptacle and font choices were unanimous.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted concrete style for trash receptacles (unanimous)
• Selected park entrance sign design (80% majority)
• Selected bench style (70% majority)
• Selected font for park signs (unanimous)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The City Council will vote on an amendment to the zoning map that would change parcels 9842 and 46733 to Suburban Residential. It will also adopt a resolution of intent to lease space with Ripple Fiber LLC and approve a $41,400 budget amendment to replace the Human Resources office roof. Additional resolutions will authorize grant applications for water and sewer asset inventories, and a resolution will recognize the police department’s NCLEA accreditation.

• Rezoning parcels 9842 and 46733 from Light Industrial (LI) to Suburban Residential (SR) – Case Z-25-4
• Resolution of intent to enter a lease agreement with Ripple Fiber LLC
• Budget amendment allocating $41,400 to replace the roof on the Human Resources office
• Resolution authorizing grant application for a Water Distribution Asset Inventory and Assessment
• Resolution recognizing the Kings Mountain Police Department for NCLEA certification award

The council voted unanimously to rezone two parcels from Light Industrial to Suburban Residential. It also adopted a resolution to enter into a lease agreement with Ripple Fiber LLC for city utility poles. Additional unanimous approvals included grant application resolutions for water and sewer asset inventories and a $41,400 budget amendment to replace the Human Resources office roof.

• Approved rezoning of parcels 9842 and 46733 to Suburban Residential (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-38 intent to lease pole space with Ripple Fiber LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-39 authorizing water distribution asset inventory grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-40 authorizing sanitary sewer asset inventory grant application (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment $41,400 for Human Resources office roof replacement (unanimous)
• Adopted the proposed agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted the consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of the July 22, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)

John H. Moss Reservoir Agenda

The commission elected Russell Wingfield as Chair and Carmen Scism as Vice Chair, with all members voting in favor. The agenda and June minutes were adopted unanimously. A motion changed the regular meeting day to the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM. The commission assigned Hogan Sellers to document wake‑boat impacts and will review a proposed parking site for dredging equipment, reporting back in October.

• Elected Russell Wingfield as Chair (all in favor)
• Elected Carmen Scism as Vice Chair (all in favor)
• Adopted agenda (all in favor)
• Adopted June minutes (all in favor)
• Changed meeting day to first Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM (all in favor)
• Assigned Hogan Sellers to work with Mark Curtis on wake‑boat documentation for October presentation
• Commission will inspect proposed parking site for dredging equipment and report findings in October

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council will decide on zoning map amendments for parcels 11909, 11910, 7761, 64340, 12487, and 12490, a $567,054 street overlay contract with Hux Contracting, and a $25,500 library study room grant. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a contract with Kings Mountain Forward, Inc. for downtown services.

• Amend zoning for Parcels 11909 & 11910 from Suburban Residential (SR) to Semi-Urban Residential (SU)
• Amend zoning for Parcels 7761 & 64340 to Heavy Industrial (HI) and Rural (RU)
• Amend zoning for Parcels 12487 & 12490 from Semi-Urban Residential (SU) to Heavy Industrial (HI)
• Award $567,054 contract to Hux Contracting for 2025-26 street overlay services
• Approve $25,500 budget amendment ($19,068 LSTA grant) for library study rooms

The council voted 5-1 to authorize a contract with Kings Mountain Forward for municipal service district, downtown, and small‑business corridor support. Councilmember Miller's request to recuse was denied unanimously. The consent agenda was adopted unanimously, reappointing a commission member, approving a $25,500 library grant amendment, and awarding a $567,054 street‑overlay contract. Three zoning amendments were passed, changing parcels 11909/11910 to Semi‑Urban Residential, parcels 7761/64340 to Heavy Industrial and Rural, and parcels 12487/12490 to Heavy Industrial.

• Approved KM Forward contract (5-1)
• Denied recusal request for Councilmember Miller (unanimous)
• Awarded $567,054 street overlay contract (unanimous)
• Reappointed Hogan Sellers to Moss Lake Commission (unanimous)
• Approved $25,500 library grant budget amendment (unanimous)
• Rezoned parcels 11909 & 11910 to Semi‑Urban Residential (unanimous)
• Rezoned parcels 7761 & 64340 to Heavy Industrial and Rural (unanimous)
• Rezoned parcels 12487 & 12490 to Heavy Industrial (unanimous)

Tourism Development Authority Agendas & Minutes

The Tourism Development Authority will discuss branding for the Discover Kings Mountain logo and review a prototype plaque for local hotels. The board will also receive updates on grant award notifications and the Discover KM subcommittee.

• Review of prototype plaque for distribution to local hotels
• Update on Discover Kings Mountain Logo branding
• Update on Grant Award Notifications
• Discussion of BeachBlast (August 22-23, 2025)
• Discussion of Liberty Mountain (September 19-October 12, 2025)

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the November 19, 2024 and July 22, 2025 meetings. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved prior minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

ABC Board Agendas

The board reviewed financial statements and store sales for July 2025. They announced the hiring of a part-time employee and a new store manager. The board deferred a decision on purchasing shelf end caps until the new manager starts.

• Review of July 2025 financial statements and store sales
• Hiring of part-time employee Micky Varner
• Hiring of store manager Willie Gibson starting September 2
• Discussion of purchasing shelf end caps for seasonal and new items

The board confirmed hiring part‑time employee Micky Varner and new store manager Willie Gibson, who will start on September 2. It decided to wait for the new manager’s input before ordering shelf end caps. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Hired part‑time employee Micky Varner
• Hired store manager Willie Gibson, start date September 2
• Postponed ordering end caps until new manager provides input
• Adjourned meeting

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council will meet to adopt minutes, approve contracts, and consider budget amendments. Key decisions include awarding a $226,503 contract for police vehicles, a $509,411 park renovation bid, and economic development grants. A closed session will discuss business expansion.

• Award $226,503 contract to United Financial for four 2025 Ford Police Utility Vehicles
• Approve $509,411 bid to Gutterguys, Inc. for Thombs Walking Track park renovation
• Consider $50,000 budget amendment for police canine vehicle purchase
• Approve $325,000 budget amendment for gas infrastructure to serve the Casino
• Consider Economic Development Incentive Grant for Project SELF

The council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included a $226,503 financing contract for four 2025 Ford police utility vehicles. Councilmembers also unanimously voted to continue the public hearing on the KM Forward contract to the August 26 meeting. Finally, the council unanimously adopted Resolution 25-35, approving a 10‑year economic development incentive grant for Project SELF.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda, including $226,503 financing contract for four police vehicles (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on KM Forward contract to Aug 26 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-35 approving 10‑year economic development incentive grant for Project SELF (unanimous)

Mauney Memorial Library Board Agendas

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The board will discuss and take action on updates to the Child Safe Policy, Library Behavior Guidelines, and Board Bylaws.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Child Safe Policy updates and revisions
• Library Behavior Guidelines updates and revisions
• Library Board Bylaws revisions
• Children’s Librarian position update

The board approved the meeting minutes unanimously. Erica Melton was elected chair and Tracy Bolin vice chair, both unanimously. The board unanimously approved revisions to the Child Safe Policy, Library Behavior Policy, and the board by‑laws. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Erica Melton as chair (unanimous)
• Elected Tracy Bolin as vice chair (unanimous)
• Approved revised Child Safe Policy (unanimous)
• Approved updated Library Behavior Policy (unanimous)
• Approved by‑law revisions designating director as secretary (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board Agendas

The board will review four proposed amendments to the City of Kings Mountain Zoning Map. These requests involve changing land designations for residential, commercial, and industrial uses.

• Case Z-25-9: Split-zone Parcel 11028 (1908 Shelby Rd) from Suburban Residential to Auto-Urban Commercial
• Case Z-25-10: Change Parcels 11909 and 11910 from Suburban Residential to Semi-Urban Residential
• Case Z-25-11: Change Parcel 7761 to Heavy Industrial and Parcel 64340 to Rural
• Case Z-25-12: Change Parcels 12487 and 12490 from Semi-Urban Residential to Heavy Industrial

The board unanimously adopted the amended agenda and approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved rezoning of parcels 11909 and 11910 from Suburban Residential to Semi‑Urban Residential, and rezoning of parcels 7761 and 64340 from Residential to Heavy Industrial and Rural, both by unanimous votes. The board also approved rezoning of parcels 12487 and 12490 from Semi‑Urban Residential to Heavy Industrial by a 5‑2 vote, and moved the September regular meeting to September 4, 2025, with both motions passing unanimously.

• Adopt amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approve June 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approve rezoning of parcels 11909 & 11910 to Semi‑Urban Residential (unanimous)
• Approve rezoning of parcels 7761 & 64340 to Heavy Industrial and Rural (unanimous)
• Approve rezoning of parcels 12487 & 12490 to Heavy Industrial (5‑2)
• Move September regular meeting to September 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss administrative procedures and city policies. The body may take action on a budget amendment to add two positions to the Water and Sewer Fund.

• Budget amendment to add two positions to the Water and Sewer Fund
• Proposed rules for adding items to the regular meeting agenda
• Adoption of a vision and mission statement
• Amendments to duties and responsibilities of advisory boards and commissions
• Amendments to the Policy for City Council Appointments to Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees

The council unanimously approved a budget amendment adding two positions to the Water and Sewer Fund, costing about $210,000 for FY 2025‑26. It also repealed Resolution 16‑20, eliminated the Transportation Committee and created a three‑member council sub‑committee. Staff were directed to draft a revised Moss Lake Commission ordinance, and the council adopted recommended changes to the policy governing appointments to boards and commissions.

• Approved $210,000 budget amendment for two Water & Sewer Fund positions (unanimous)
• Repealed Resolution 16‑20 and created a three‑member council sub‑committee for transportation (unanimous)
• Instructed staff and City Manager to bring back a revised Moss Lake Commission ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted recommended amendments to the City Council Appointments Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted a vision/mission framework to be finalized at the August 26 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the work session (unanimous)

Tourism Development Authority Agendas & Minutes

The Tourism Development Authority will discuss and vote on grant applications for the Summer/Fall 2025 cycle. The board may award up to $2,000 per application. Members will also discuss the board's strategic goals.

• Vote on grant requests totaling $37,798 from seven applicants
• Potential grant awards of half or up to $2,000 maximum per application
• Update on Discover Kings Mountain
• Updates on Placer.ai software
• Discussion of Board strategic goals

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. It then decided that this will be the last grant cycle and the Tourism Development Authority will no longer issue grants. A list of grant amounts totaling $6,750 was presented for five organizations. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• June 17, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Board decided this will be the last grant cycle; TDA will cease issuing grants (unanimous)
• Grant amounts totaling $6,750 listed for five organizations (outcome not specified)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Patrick Senior Center Agendas & Minutes

The Patrick Senior Center Advisory Board will meet to approve previous minutes and elect officers for 2025-26. The board will review staff reports covering finances, programming, technology, services, and transportation.

• Approval of April 22, 2025 minutes
• Election of officers for 25-26
• Financial report from Whitney Douglas
• Programming report from Karen Grigg
• Transportation report from Bonnie Hale

The board approved the April 22, 2025 meeting minutes by motion and second. Rev. Thompson was elected President and Lee Ann Long elected Vice‑President, each passing unanimously. The election for Secretary was tabled until the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by motion.

• Approved April 22 minutes (motion by Regena Baynard, seconded by Sharon Proctor)
• Elected Rev. Thompson as President (unanimous)
• Elected Lee Ann Long as Vice‑President (unanimous)
• Secretary election tabled until next meeting
• Motion to adjourn passed (motion by Lee Ann Long, seconded by Claudia)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The City Council will consider dissolving the Kings Mountain Housing Authority and transferring its duties to the Redevelopment Commission. The body will also review the 2025-26 employee pay scale and discuss a boundary amendment for the city's Extra Territorial Jurisdiction.

• Resolution to dissolve Kings Mountain Housing Authority and transfer duties to Redevelopment Commission effective November 1, 2025
• Ordinance to move Parcel 12261 from City Extra Territorial Jurisdiction to Cleveland County jurisdiction
• Cost Reimbursement Agreement with Albemarle Corporation and Albemarle U.S., Inc.
• Retirement of K-9 Aura and sale to Officer Chris Graham for $1
• Moss Lake Use Agreement for the Wake the World event on August 6, 2024

The City Council adopted a consent agenda that rescinded a prior housing authority resolution, dissolved the Kings Mountain Housing Authority, and authorized two mayoral agreements. It also unanimously adopted Ordinance 25-30, transferring Parcel 12261 from the city’s extra‑territorial jurisdiction to Cleveland County. No action was taken on the proposed FY 2025‑26 budget amendment for the ABC contribution. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted consent agenda items, including rescinding Resolution 25-18 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-31 rescinding Resolution 25-18 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-32 dissolving the Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to enter Cost Reimbursement Agreement with Albemarle (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Moss Lake Use Agreement for Wake the World event (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-30 moving Parcel 12261 to Cleveland County jurisdiction (unanimous)
• Motion to adopt agenda approved (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn approved (unanimous)

ABC Board Agendas

The Kings Mountain ABC Board approved financial statements and decided to cash out three certificates of deposit maturing July 20, 2025, to move the funds into a money market account. The board also discussed hiring part-time staff and a store manager.

• Decision to cash out three CDs maturing July 20, 2025, and move funds to a money market account
• Review of 4 applications for two part-time positions
• Review of applications for the store manager position
• Retirement of Manager Ailene Ormand effective August 15, 2025
• Planned distribution check to the City of Kings Mountain

The board accepted the previous meeting minutes and approved the financial statements and sales. It decided to cash three CDs and place the proceeds in a money‑market account. The board approved Ben Torres handling the store‑manager applications and interviews. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted minutes as read
• Approved financial statements and sales
• Cashed three CDs and moved funds to a money‑market account
• Approved Ben Torres to manage store‑manager applications and interviews
• Adjourned the meeting

Nomination Committee Board Agendas

The committee will discuss the duties and membership of Advisory Boards and review advertisements for the Board of Adjustment and Planning and Zoning Board. Members will evaluate an application from Justin Boheler and consider amendments to the Nominating Policy. The body may recommend actions to the City Council based on these discussions.

• Review of Board of Adjustment application from Justin Boheler
• Discussion of Nominating Policy amendments suggested February 22
• Discussion of membership and duties for Advisory Boards
• Review of advertisements for Planning and Zoning Board and Board of Adjustment members
• Review of current vacancy report and upcoming appointments

The committee voted to table approval of the June 18, 2025 minutes until the next meeting. A motion to dissolve the Kings Mountain Transportation Committee was defeated with a 1‑1 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously. No other board appointments or policy changes were decided.

• Approval of June 18, 2025 minutes tabled (postponed)
• Motion to dissolve Kings Mountain Transportation Committee failed (vote 1‑1)
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Kings Mountain Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Kings Mountain Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will receive updates on park renovation projects and grants. The board will also discuss the 'keep KM Clean' priority initiative for the 2025/26 fiscal year.

• Update on park renovation projects
• Update on park grants
• Discussion on 25/26 fiscal year 'keep KM Clean' priority initiative

The advisory board approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the July 14, 2025 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The City Council will hold a public hearing to rezone two parcels from Light Industrial to Suburban Residential. The body will also consider ordinances regarding the demolition of a dilapidated dwelling and updates to golf cart regulations.

• Public hearing to rezone Parcels 9842 and 46733 from Light Industrial to Suburban Residential
• Proposed ordinance to demolish and remove a dwelling at 186 E. Gold Street
• Proposed ordinance amending golf cart regulations, permits, and fees
• Professional Services Agreement with Summit Utility Advisors, Inc. for electric and gas utility consulting
• Ordinance to correct a typographical error in Chapter 154: Community Appearance

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The City Council will hold public hearings on zoning amendments and map changes. The body is also deciding on capital project ordinances and budget amendments for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 fiscal years.

• Case Z-24-22: Adding duplexes as a Use by Right in Semi-Urban Residential
• Case Z-25-7: Rezoning Parcel 10871 from Suburban Residential to Auto-Urban Commercial
• Case Z-25-8: Rezoning Parcel 64302 from Suburban Residential to Suburban Commercial
• Capital Project Ordinances for Streetscape, Parks and Recreation, City Hall Renovations, and Moss Lake Projects
• Proposal to paint eight on-street parking spaces on the northeastern side of Falls Street

The council voted unanimously to approve the rezoning of Parcel 10871 (2166 Vestibule Church Road) from Suburban Residential to Auto‑Urban Commercial. It also unanimously approved a rezoning of part of Parcel 64302 (104 N. Sims Street) to Suburban Commercial, adopted Ordinance 25‑22 amending the Capital Project Ordinance, and adopted Ordinances 25‑23 through 25‑26 for streetscape, parks, City Hall renovations, and Moss Lake projects. The consent agenda items, including budget amendments and several board appointments, were also adopted unanimously. The proposed duplex amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance was tabled unanimously.

• Approved rezoning of Parcel 10871 to Auto‑Urban Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of portion of Parcel 64302 to Suburban Commercial (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑22 amending Capital Project Ordinance 24‑22 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinances 25‑23, 25‑24, 25‑25, and 25‑26 for streetscape, parks, City Hall renovations, and Moss Lake projects (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda items: budget amendments, re‑appropriations, and appointments to advisory boards and committees (unanimous)
• Tabled amendment to add duplexes as a use‑by‑right in Semi‑Urban Residential (unanimous)

ABC Board Agendas

The ABC Board unanimously approved the budget for 2025-2026. The board also decided to move funds from a maturing CD at OZK into a checking account.

• Adoption of the 2025-2026 budget
• Decision to transfer maturing OZK CD funds to checking account
• Planned extra distribution to the City of Kings Mountain from the 2024-2025 budget
• Store closure for year-end inventory on June 28 from 10:00 to 1:00

The board voted unanimously to adopt the 2025‑2026 budget. It decided to withdraw the CD at OZK, place the funds in the checking account, and not renew the CD. The store will be closed from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 28 for year‑end inventory. The next three board meetings were scheduled for July 21, August 18 and September 22 at 5:00 p.m.

• Adopted 2025‑2026 budget (unanimous)
• Withdrew CD at OZK, deposited in checking account, CD not renewed
• Closed store 10:00‑13:00 on June 28 for inventory
• Scheduled board meetings for July 21, August 18, September 22 at 5:00 p.m.
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (seconded)

ABC Board Agendas

The Kings Mountain ABC Board met to discuss the proposed budget for 2025-2026. A copy of the budget was made available at the manager's office at 220 Cleveland Ave and in the Kings Mountain Herald.

• Discussion of 2025-2026 Proposed Budget

The Kings Mountain ABC Board met on June 23, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. to discuss the 2025‑2026 proposed budget. A copy of the budget was placed in the manager’s office at 220 Cleveland Ave for public viewing. All board members, the Manager, and the Finance officer were present, and the minutes note that no diie attended the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. with no recorded approvals, denials, or votes.

Nomination Committee Board Agendas

The committee will discuss the duties and qualifications for the Board of Adjustment and Planning and Zoning Board. Members will review five applications for the Patrick Senior Center and discuss a replacement hotelier for the KM TDA. The body may recommend actions to the City Council based on these discussions.

• Review of applications for Patrick Senior Center: Cheryl Bennix, Constance Stowe, Edward Brown, Carl Morrow, and Michelle Ford
• Discussion of qualifications for Board of Adjustment members
• Discussion of advertisements for Board of Adjustment and Planning and Zoning Board members
• Discussion regarding a replacement hotelier for the KM TDA
• Review of current vacancy report and upcoming appointments

The committee approved the April 23, 2025 minutes and unanimously voted to recommend several board and commission appointments for placement on the City Council agenda on June 24, 2025. The item on clarification of duties for advisory boards was tabled pending the City Manager's attendance. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled clarification of duties for advisory boards (no vote)
• Recommended Patrick Senior Center Advisory Board appointments (unanimous)
• Recommended Mauney Memorial Library Board reappointments (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment to Kings Mountain Transportation Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Mike Patel to Kings Mountain TDA (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Tourism Development Authority Agendas & Minutes

The Tourism Development Authority will discuss and approve the 2025-2026 budget. The board is voting on marketing and software contracts and reviewing several tourism grant applications.

• Vote on Discover Kings Mountain Marketing Campaign: $15,525
• Vote on Place.ai software: $15,000
• Review of grant applications totaling $37,798, including $20,000 for Kings Mountain Little Theater, INC
• Approval of the 2025-2026 TDA Budget
• Discussion of Summer/Fall Tourism Grants schedule

The Authority approved the FY 2024-2025 operating and capital budget ordinance with a unanimous vote. It also approved a one‑year contract with PlacerAi at $15,000, and a $15,500 payment for the Kings Mountain Forward initiative, both unanimously. The board voted to table the Grants vote until the next meeting.

• Approved FY 2024-2025 budget ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved 1‑year PlacerAi contract for $15,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $15,500 payment for Kings Mountain Forward (unanimous)
• Tabled Grants vote until next meeting

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the 2025-26 budget and financial plans for health insurance and workers' compensation. The body will also consider a zoning change and several utility agreements.

• Ordinance appropriating funds for FY 2025-26 Operating and Capital Expenses
• Budget amendment of $540,000 in the Natural Gas Fund for resale costs
• Budget amendment of $700,000 for stop loss revenues and medical insurance claims
• Zoning map amendment for Parcels 9842 and 46733 from Light Industrial to Suburban Residential
• Water service agreement for a proposed Senior Assisted Living Facility at 708 South Battleground Avenue

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 25‑17 approving the FY 2025‑26 operating and capital budget of $63,336,515, and also adopted Ordinances 25‑18 and 25‑19 for the Health Insurance and Workers Compensation internal service fund plans. A $700,000 budget amendment was approved to increase stop‑loss revenues and transfer funds between internal service funds. The council also approved a water and wastewater agreement with the Catawba Nation Gaming Authority, which includes a $903,613 fee for water usage.

• Adopted Ordinance 25‑17 approving FY 2025‑26 budget of $63,336,515 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑18 for Internal Service Fund – Health Insurance Financial Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑19 for Internal Service Fund – Workers Compensation Financial Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $540,000 Natural Gas Fund budget amendment (unanimous, consent agenda)
• Approved $700,000 budget amendment to increase stop‑loss revenues and transfer ISF monies (unanimous)
• Approved water and wastewater agreement with Catawba Nation Gaming Authority, including $903,613 water usage fee (unanimous)
• Adopted variance for Parcel No. 41729 at 2105 Windermere Lane (unanimous, consent agenda)
• Adopted variance for Parcel No. 48570 at 122 Wing Haven Road, Cherryville (unanimous, consent agenda)

John H. Moss Reservoir Agenda

The John H. Moss Reservoir Commission will review updates on lake dredging, data collection from LaBella, and USGS monitoring stations. The body will also discuss a 5-year plan for the lake's operational, maintenance, and recreational needs.

• Update on dredging and prevention, including a May motion to include dredging in the city budget
• Discussion on parking area for dredging and dock building equipment
• Status of unapproved light at 107 Lake Point
• Update on lease fee refusal at 156 McIntyre Rd
• Update on the golf course pond issue

Planning & Zoning Board Agendas

The Planning and Zoning Board will meet to discuss two zoning map amendments. Both requests seek to change residential designations to commercial use to allow for further development and increase the tax base.

• Case Z-25-7: Rezoning Parcels 51716 and 10871 on Vestibule Church Rd from Suburban Residential to Auto-Urban Commercial
• Case Z-25-8: Rezoning Parcel 64302 at 104 N Sims St from Suburban Residential to Suburban Commercial

The Planning and Zoning Board adopted the meeting agenda and the May 6, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. It recommended approval of rezoning Z-25-7, changing parcels 51716 and 10871 from Suburban Residential to Auto-Urban Commercial, and rezoning Z-25-8, changing parcel 64302 from Suburban Residential to Suburban Commercial, both unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Adopt May 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of rezoning Z-25-7 parcels 51716 & 10871 to Auto-Urban Commercial (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of rezoning Z-25-8 parcel 64302 to Suburban Commercial (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment Agenda

The Kings Mountain Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide whether to approve a special use permit allowing up to five food trucks at 212 York Road. The board will also consider a previously approved variance for a property at 2110 Vestibule Church Road.

• Special use permit for up to five food trucks at 212 York Road, parcel ID 8196
• Variance approved for front setback reduction from 35 to 25 feet at 2110 Vestibule Church Road

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a Special Use Permit for a food‑truck park at 212 York Street. Earlier motions to adopt the agenda, adopt the April 29 minutes, and close the public hearing also passed unanimously. The board found the project met all four statutory criteria and did not endanger health, safety, or property values.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous 5‑0)
• Adopt April 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous 5‑0)
• Close public hearing (unanimous 5‑0)
• Find public health and safety not endangered (unanimous 5‑0)
• Find no substantial injury to adjoining property values (unanimous 5‑0)
• Find project in harmony with the area (unanimous 5‑0)
• Find project in general conformity with land‑use plan (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approve Special Use Permit for 212 York St parcel (unanimous 5‑0)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The City Council will hold public hearings on zoning amendments and vote on several agreements related to a future RNG facility. The body will also consider rescinding a $500,000 building reuse grant for Project Ball.

• Gas Supply, Facilities Installation, and Ground Lease agreements for RNG facility at 1038 York Road
• Rescinding a $500,000 Building Reuse Grant for Project Ball
• Public hearing on Case Z-25-6 to revise Planning and Zoning Board quorum requirements
• Public hearing on Case Z-24-22 to add duplexes as a use by right in Semi-Urban Residential
• Quarterly Financial Report for the third quarter ending June 30, 2025

The council adopted Ordinance 25-16, amending the Unified Development Ordinance to align quorum requirements for the Planning and Zoning Board. It also continued the public hearing on adding duplexes as a use‑by‑right in Semi‑Urban Residential districts. The mayor was authorized to enter three agreements (gas supply, facilities installation, and ground lease) for the future RNG facility at 1038 York Road, and the city rescinded a $500,000 local incentive grant for Project Ball. Finally, the council approved hiring outside counsel for a potential data‑center project up to $100,000.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-16 revising Planning and Zoning Board quorum requirements (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on duplex‑by‑right amendment until June 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to enter Gas Supply Agreement with SRNG‑Liberty, LLC for RNG facility (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to enter Facilities Installation and Interconnection Agreement with CRNG‑Kings Mountain, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-27 authorizing Ground Lease with CRNG‑Kings Mountain, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-28 rescinding $500,000 Local Incentive Grant for Project Ball (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to engage outside counsel for possible data‑center project up to $100,000 (unanimous)
• Closed and reopened Closed Session per procedural rules (unanimous)

ABC Board Agendas

The Kings Mountain ABC Board approved the minutes, financial statements, and adopted the proposed budget for 2025-2026. A public meeting will be held June 23 at 4:30 p.m. for budget review. The board also discussed ethics training, a new banking relationship, and switching phone services.

• Board voted to adopt proposed budget for 2025-2026
• Public meeting scheduled June 23 at 4:30 p.m. in the ABC store office
• Reminder that several board members still need to complete ethics training
• Board investigating new banking relationship and switching from AT&T to Spectrum phone services
• Signature card for Bank of OZK completed

The board accepted the previous meeting's minutes and approved the financial statements and sales. It voted to adopt the proposed budget for fiscal years 2025 and 2026 and will distribute copies to the City of Kings Mountain, the Raleigh Commission, and the ABC store office. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted minutes as read
• Approved financial statements and sales
• Adopted proposed 2025‑2026 budget
• Adjourned meeting

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning two parcels from Light Industrial to Suburban Residential (Case Z-25-04). The council will also consider an economic development incentive grant for Project NEXUS and amendments to water/wastewater service agreements with Liquid Management, LLC. Consent agenda includes a resolution opposing state bills that would change local planning and zoning statutes.

• Public hearing on rezoning parcels 9842 and 46733 from Light Industrial to Suburban Residential
• Consideration of an Economic Development Incentive Grant in support of Project NEXUS
• Amendments to development agreements with Liquid Management, LLC for water/wastewater service outside city boundaries
• Resolution opposing North Carolina Senate Bills 495, 497, 499, 688, and House Bill 765 on planning and zoning
• Motion to adopt an ordinance to demolish a dilapidated dwelling at 105 Falls Street

The City Council adopted Resolution 25-19 opposing recent North Carolina planning and zoning bills and authorized a Hold Harmless agreement for boat parking at the water‑treatment plant. Council voted unanimously to continue the public hearing on a zoning map amendment to the June 10, 2025 meeting. The council also approved amendments to the water and wastewater development agreements with Liquid Management, LLC and approved a ten‑year economic development incentive grant for Project NEXUS, authorizing an Economic Development Agreement.

• Adopted Resolution 25-19 opposing NC planning and zoning statutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Hold Harmless agreement with ESP Associates for boat parking at Water Treatment Plant (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on Zoning Map amendment (Parcels 9842 & 46733) to June 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Development Agreements with Liquid Management, LLC for water and wastewater services (unanimous)
• Approved Economic Development Incentive Grant for Project NEXUS and authorized Economic Development Agreement (unanimous)

Kings Mountain Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will approve prior minutes, receive an update on park renovation projects, and consider a kick-off initiative for the Keep Kings Mountain Beautiful program. The board will also discuss a youth sports night with the Gastonia Ghost Peppers. No funding decisions are on the agenda.

• Update on park renovation projects
• Presentation and possible action on Keep Kings Mountain Beautiful kick-off initiative
• Discussion of KM Youth Sports night with Gastonia Ghost Peppers
• Review and action on April 14, 2025 minutes

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the April 14, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the May 12, 2025 meeting also passed unanimously. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the session.

• Approved April 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

John H. Moss Reservoir Agenda

This meeting of the John H. Moss Reservoir Commission includes updates on the 5-year Lake Commission Plan, a LaBella report, and federal/state grants for debris removal. The commission will also discuss a resident's refusal to pay a lease fee at 156 McIntyre Road and consider recommending a parking area for dredging equipment. Most items are for discussion or update, with no final decisions noted.

• 5-year Lake Commission Plan Draft for operational, maintenance, and recreational needs
• Update on federal/state grants for debris removal from Moss Lake (city has not responded)
• Resident refusal to pay lease fee at 156 McIntyre Rd.
• Unapproved light installed on leased area at 107 Lake Point
• LaBella report status and grant assistance

Planning & Zoning Board Agendas

The Planning and Zoning Board will review a text amendment regarding residential uses for duplexes. The board will also discuss rules of procedure concerning quorums and excused absences.

• Z-24-22: Text Amendment regarding Residential Uses (Duplexes)
• Z-25-6: Planning Board Rules of Procedure Quorum and Excused Absence Discussions

The board approved the April 1 minutes and adopted the meeting agenda unanimously. It recommended approval of a text amendment to permit duplexes on Semi‑Urban Residential standard lots, also unanimously. The board likewise recommended approval of a text amendment to align the quorum definition in the UDO with the Board's Rules of Procedure, again unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 1 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of duplex text amendment Z‑24‑22 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of quorum definition amendment Z‑25‑6 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The City Council is meeting for a work session to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26. City Manager Todd Carpenter and Assistant City Manager Chris Costner will present the budget proposal.

• Presentation of the FY 2025-26 proposed budget

The May 5, 2025 budget work session reviewed proposed budget items, including salary increases, rate changes, and capital spending. No motions to adopt or reject those proposals were recorded. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Unanimously adjourned meeting (motion by Jay Rhodes, seconded by Jimmy West)

ABC Board Agendas

The Kings Mountain ABC Board held a budget training meeting to review the budget and audit with CPAs Darrell and Mary Grace Keller. The board discussed financial paperwork, including five years of sales and wages, and using ACH to pay bills online. They decided to have finance officer Athena Hodge attend future meetings for monthly updates and take an online training course, with a motion to accept passed.

• Discussion of budget, audit, and financial paperwork covering 5 years of sales and wages
• Consideration of using ACH to pay bills online
• Motion to have finance officer Athena Hodge attend meetings for monthly updates and take online training (passed)

The board discussed the budget and audit with presenters Darrell Keller and Mary Grace Keller. A motion was made and seconded to accept having finance officer Athena Hodge attend future meetings and take an online training course. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Motion to accept Athena Hodge’s meeting attendance and online training made and seconded
• Motion to adjourn made and seconded; meeting adjourned

Board of Adjustment Agenda

The Board of Adjustment will review requests for special use permits and zoning variances. The body will decide on permits for food trucks and property use, as well as a setback variance.

• Special Use and Variance reports for 601 East King Street
• Special use permit for up to five food trucks at 212 York Road
• Variance to front setback standards for 2110 Vestibule Church Road

The Board of Adjustment adopted its agenda and the March 25, 2025 minutes unanimously. It approved the special‑use and variance reports (SU‑25‑1/V‑25‑1) and postponed the special‑use permit request for five food trucks (SU‑25‑2) to May 27, 2025. After a public hearing, the board voted unanimously on each variance criterion and then granted the requested front‑setback variance for the property at 2110 Vestibule Church Road, reducing the setback from 35 ft to 25 ft. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopt agenda (5‑0 unanimous)
• Adopt March 25, 2025 minutes (5‑0 unanimous)
• Approve SU‑25‑1/V‑25‑1 special use and variance reports (5‑0 unanimous)
• Continue SU‑25‑2 special use permit case to May 27, 2025 (5‑0 unanimous)
• Grant front‑setback variance for 2110 Vestibule Church Road, reducing setback to 25 ft (5‑0)
• Adjourn meeting (5‑0 unanimous)

Mauney Memorial Library Board Agendas

The Mauney Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet to consider approval of prior meeting minutes and address new business including administration changes, personnel changes, and the implications of federal and state funding. The board will also discuss North Carolina Bill GS14-190.15 and its potential impact on the library. A financial report and library update will be presented.

• Discussion of federal and state funding implications for the library
• Review of NC Bill GS14-190.15 and possible impacts on Mauney Memorial Library
• Approval of meeting minutes and determination of quorum
• Update on library personnel changes
• Financial report included in meeting packet

The Library Board approved the prior meeting's minutes with a unanimous vote. No other formal actions were recorded; the board noted updates on the community‑room A/C replacement, new part‑time hires, a staff retirement, and state library funding issues.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

ABC Board Agendas

The Kings Mountain ABC Board is discussing and deciding on operational matters including budget training, store sales, tax clarification, phone service, employee health insurance, ethics class scheduling, and banking. The board voted to accept training on budget and audit reading.

• Motion to accept budget and audit training with Darrell Keller (approved)
• Discussion of store sales and financial paperwork (minutes accepted)
• Plan to ask CPA Mary Grace Keller to explain excise tax and other taxes
• Chairman Lew Dellinger to research phone bill options (AT&T vs. Spectrum)
• Ailene Ormand gathering health insurance information for employees

The board approved a motion to accept budget‑training from Darrell Keller, with agreement from a member. A separate motion to accept the meeting minutes and store sales was approved. The meeting was then adjourned by motion and second.

• Accepted budget training (motion by Chip McGill, agreed by Shaun Grier)
• Approved minutes and store sales (motion by Ben Torres, agreed by Joy Dixon)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Joy Dixon, seconded by Ben Torres)

Nomination Committee Board Agendas

The committee will discuss the duties of advisory boards and qualifications for Board of Adjustment members. Members will review a proposed resolution for the Tourism Development Authority and updates to the Nominating Policy. The meeting may result in recommendations to the City Council.

• Qualifications and advertisement for Board of Adjustment members
• Proposed Resolution for Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority
• Proposed Nominating Policy updates regarding dual office holding and chairperson succession
• Proposed 1-year expiration date for unappointed applications
• Review of current vacancy report and upcoming appointments

The Nominating Committee approved the March 19 meeting minutes and then adjourned the session unanimously. It agreed to place a resolution to restructure the Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority on the May 13 council agenda, along with updates to the Nominating Policy. The committee also asked the City Clerk to email current TDA board members about the potential restructure and to review board members for two‑term limit exceptions.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to forward TDA restructure resolution to council agenda
• Agreed to forward nominating policy updates to council agenda
• Requested City Clerk to email existing TDA board members about restructure
• Requested City Clerk to review board members for two‑term limit exceptions

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council will hold public hearings on three zoning cases: rezoning two parcels from Light Industrial to Suburban Residential, aligning family care home student limits with state regulations, and updating the land-use matrix for fuel sales. Regular agenda items include adopting a $1.4M budget amendment for Hurricane Helene costs, a $750,000 amendment for health insurance stop-loss claims, dissolving the Housing Authority and transferring powers to the Redevelopment Commission, and discussing sidewalk and performance flex standards for subdivisions.

• Budget amendment of $1,400,000 across General and Enterprise Funds for Hurricane Helene expenses
• Budget amendment of $750,000 for stop-loss revenues in the Health Insurance Fund
• Resolution dissolving the Kings Mountain Housing Authority and transferring duties to the Redevelopment Commission effective August 10, 2025
• Public hearing on rezoning parcels 9842 and 46733 from Light Industrial to Suburban Residential
• Public hearing on text amendment to align maximum students in family care homes with state regulation

The council unanimously approved a $1.4 million budget amendment to cover expenses from Hurricane Helene and a $750,000 amendment for stop‑loss revenues in the Health Insurance Fund. It also adopted Ordinance 25‑13 allowing fuel sales by right in the Hospitality zoning district and Ordinance 25‑12 aligning Family Care Home student limits with state law. Additional actions included dissolving the Kings Mountain Housing Authority, adopting the regional hazard mitigation plan, and authorizing a lake use agreement for weekly bass tournaments.

• Approved $1.4 M budget amendment for Hurricane Helene expenses (unanimous)
• Approved $750,000 budget amendment for stop‑loss revenues in Health Insurance Fund (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑13 permitting fuel sales by right in Hospitality zoning district (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑12 amending Family Care Home student limits to match state regulation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑16 to formally adopt the Cleveland Gaston Lincoln Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑18 dissolving the Kings Mountain Housing Authority and transferring duties to the Redevelopment Commission (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to enter Lake Use Agreement with Anglers Choice Marine for weekly bass tournaments at Moss Lake (unanimous)
• Voted to continue public hearing on parcel rezoning (Z‑25‑04) until May 13, 2025 (unanimous)

Patrick Senior Center Agendas & Minutes

This is a procedural meeting of the Patrick Senior Center Advisory Board. The board will approve minutes from January 28, 2025, hear staff reports (including introduction of new staff member Sherry Cooke), review terms and recruitment, and set the next meeting date.

• Approval of minutes from January 28, 2025
• Introduction of new staff member Sherry Cooke
• Financial, programming, technology, services, and transportation reports
• Review of board terms, graduating class, and recruitment of new members
• Next regular meeting scheduled for July 22, 2025

The board approved the minutes from the January 28, 2025 Patrick Senior Center Advisory Board meeting. No other actions were taken; the meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved Jan 28, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Kings Mountain Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Kings Mountain Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hear a presentation and training from NC Parks and Recreation staff, including the Western NC Parks and Recreation Consultant and the state Director. The board will also review and act on minutes from its February 10 meeting and handle standard procedural items.

• Presentation and board training by NC Parks and Recreation staff (Blake Covington, Terry Sowers, Charlynne Smith)
• Review and action on February 10, 2025 meeting minutes

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the February 10, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The board then adjourned the meeting unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved February 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The City Council will consider a resolution of intent to enter a ground lease with CRNG-Kings Mountain, LLC for property at 1038 York Road for a renewable natural gas project. The council will also recognize retiring Commander Thomas Bell after 33 years of service, hear presentations on parks and recreation capital planning, the Paint the Town Purple event, and a workplace wellness program partnership with Kintegra. Consent agenda items include adopting minutes, an agreement with Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Department, and scheduling a budget work session. A closed session is planned to discuss business location or expansion.

• Resolution recognizing Commander Thomas Bell upon his retirement after 33 years of law enforcement service
• Resolution of intent to enter a Ground Lease with CRNG-Kings Mountain, LLC for 1038 York Road for the RNG project
• Revision of John H. Moss Reservoir Fee Schedule to redefine lots and revise payment due dates (no fee changes)
• Presentation on Parks and Recreation Capital Planning
• Presentation on Workplace Wellness program partnership with Kintegra offering discounted health benefits

The council voted 6-0 to adopt Resolution 25-14, authorizing a ground lease with CRNG‑Kings Mountain, LLC for the RNG project at 1036 York Rd. A unanimous vote approved the revision to the John H. Moss Reservoir fee schedule (Resolution 25-15). The consent agenda, including adoption of prior minutes, Resolution 25-13, and scheduling a budget work session, was also adopted unanimously.

• Adopt Resolution 25-14 for RNG ground lease at 1036 York Rd (6-0)
• Approve Revision to Moss Lake fee schedule (Resolution 25-15) unanimously
• Adopt minutes of Feb. 25 and Mar. 13 meetings (consent agenda) unanimously
• Adopt Resolution 25-13 authorizing mayor to execute fire department annexation agreement (consent agenda) unanimously
• Schedule budget work session for May 5‑6, 2025 (consent agenda) unanimously
• Close and reopen closed session (both motions unanimous, no action taken)
• Adjourn meeting unanimously

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will review old business including Hendricks Street (referred back by council), follow-up on E. King Street resurfacing, a request to pave bike lanes on NC 161 South, and a golf cart ordinance. New business includes a list of seven streets (Lackey, N Tracy, Campbell Circle, S Gaston, Dick Elam, W Parker, Redwood Circle) sent to asphalt companies for milling and paving bids, and a memo from Nags Head police regarding NC DOT's red-red flashing operation change. Public comment is open.

• Hendricks Street item referred back to committee by City Council
• Follow-up from DOT on resurfacing E. King Street starting at Battleground Ave
• Request letter to DOT from Mayor to pave bike lanes on NC 161 South
• Street paving list for 7 streets sent to asphalt companies for milling and paving bids
• Golf cart ordinance to be sent to City Manager by April 4

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss terms of an employment contract and qualifications for a new city manager. The council will enter closed session under state law, then vote to authorize the mayor to enter into a contract with the selected candidate.

• Closed session to consider employment contract terms and qualifications for a public officer (NCGS 143-318.11(a)(5) and (6))
• Motion to authorize the mayor to enter into a contract with a new City Manager

Planning & Zoning Board Agendas

The Planning & Zoning Board will discuss a rezoning request for parcels 9842 and 46733 at 421 and 433 Phifer Road, changing from Light Industrial to Suburban Residential. The board will also consider a text amendment to increase the maximum number of allowed students for family day care homes from five to ten. Old business includes a continuing discussion on a text amendment regarding residential duplex uses.

• Z-25-4 Rezoning Request: Parcels 9842 and 46733, 421 and 433 Phifer Road, from Light Industrial to Suburban Residential
• Z-25-5 Text Amendment to increase maximum allowed students for Family Day Care Homes from five (5) to ten (10)
• Z-24-22 Text Amendment Residential Uses (Duplexes) – continued from previous meeting
• Planning Board Basics Review – informational item

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved the March 4 minutes and adopted an amended agenda. It recommended and approved rezoning of Phifer Road parcels 9842 and 46733 from Light Industrial to Suburban Residential. The board also approved a text amendment to increase the maximum children in Family Childcare Homes from five to ten, and a text amendment to allow duplexes as a permitted use in Semi‑Urban Residential zones. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted amended agenda, moving item 8A to 9B (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Phifer Road parcels 9842 and 46733 to Suburban Residential (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to increase Family Childcare Home capacity from 5 to 10 children (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to permit duplexes in Semi‑Urban Residential‑Standard zones (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter a closed session. The body will review the qualifications and performance of applicants for the City Manager position and hear feedback from Developmental Associates regarding preliminary interviews.

• Review of City Manager applicants and assessment center finalists

Board of Adjustment Agenda

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit and variance for a proposed gas station. The board will also elect its 2025 officers and administer oaths of office.

• Special use permit and variance (V-25-01) for a gas station at 601 East King Street
• Election of 2025 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Confirmation of Secretary Madeline Grigg

The Board elected Phil Dee as Chair, Shearra Miller as Vice‑Chair, and confirmed Madeline Grigg as Secretary. After opening a public hearing, the Board voted 4‑1 to grant a special use permit for a gas station at 601 East King Street. The Board then opened a separate public hearing on the requested variance. All other procedural motions were adopted unanimously.

• Elected Phil Dee as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Shearra Miller as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Confirmed Madeline Grigg as Secretary (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted June 27, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Opened special‑use public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for gas station at 601 East King St (4‑1)
• Opened variance public hearing (5‑0)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The council will hold public hearings on amending the Unified Development Ordinance regarding Board of Adjustment membership and on rezoning six recently annexed parcels from Cleveland County to city zoning districts (Planned Development and Suburban Residential). They will also receive an informational update on the Downtown Streetscape and Wayfinding Project, which is 90% complete for master planning and 60% for Railroad Avenue design, with an estimated construction cost of $6,095,000. Consent agenda includes a $6,000 budget amendment for ARPA funds, a contract with Rostan Solutions for FEMA disaster reimbursement related to Hurricane Helene, and reappointment to the ABC Board.

• Public hearing on rezoning parcels 11598, 11599, 12880, 57246, 56672, and 65944 from Cleveland County to Kings Mountain zoning (PD and SR)
• Informational presentation on Downtown Streetscape Master Planning and Design; engineer's opinion of probable construction cost for Railroad Avenue streetscape: $6,095,000
• Approve consent agenda: $6,000 budget amendment for additional ARPA funds
• Approve contract with Rostan Solutions for FEMA reporting/disaster reimbursement for Hurricane Helene
• Discussion and possible action to create two council subcommittees for facilities maintenance and strategic planning

The council voted 6‑1 to amend the zoning map for six parcels, changing their districts as requested. It also adopted Ordinance 25‑10, unanimously amending the Board of Adjustment membership and term rules. Additionally, the council approved on‑call consultant selections and authorized the city manager to execute related agreements. Several consent‑agenda items, including a $6,000 budget amendment and a contract with Rostan Solutions, were adopted unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 25-10 amending Board of Adjustment membership (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of six parcels, changing districts as requested (6-1)
• Approved on-call consultant selections and authorized City Manager to execute agreements (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 budget amendment for additional ARPA grant funds (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Rostan Solutions, LLC for FEMA reporting assistance (unanimous)
• Reappointed Chip McGill to the Kings Mountain ABC Board for a 3‑year term (unanimous)
• Amended term expiration dates for all ABC Board seats to Jan 31 (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda items including prior meeting minutes (unanimous)

ABC Board Agendas

The Kings Mountain ABC Board held a regular meeting, approving minutes that noted a slight sales decline. They received a $400 quote from Darrell Keller for two workshop sessions and discussed banking, phone service, health insurance, and challenges with using Fintech for invoice payments due to state restrictions. The board is working on setting up ACH payments with vendors.

• Minutes approved; store sales slightly down
• Darrell Keller quoted $400 for two workshop sessions
• New signature cards being prepared with OZK bank
• Spectrum to provide phone service quote; currently with AT&T
• Fintech cannot process invoices from Raleigh; moving to ACH payments with vendors

The board made a motion to accept the previous meeting minutes, which was seconded. Later, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made and seconded. No vote tallies or outcomes were recorded for either motion.

• Motion to accept previous meeting minutes made and seconded
• Motion to adjourn the meeting made and seconded

Nomination Committee Board Agendas

The Nomination Committee will discuss ethics training for advisory boards and review applications and resignations, including Tracy Wright for multiple boards. The committee may recommend new appointments or reappointments to the City Council.

• Discussion regarding Ethics Training for Advisory Boards
• Review of applications/resignations: Tracy Wright (ABC Board, KM Parks & Rec, KM Transportation Committee)
• Review of Current Vacancy Report and upcoming appointments/reappointments
• Possible action to recommend appointments or reappointments to City Council

The Nominating Committee approved the February 6, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It discussed several proposed policy updates but took no action on them. The committee also voted unanimously to recommend reappointing Chip McGill to the KM ABC Board for a three‑year term, to be placed on the March 25 council agenda. No other decisions were made.

• Approved February 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of Chip McGill to KM ABC Board for 3‑year term (unanimous)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

This is a special meeting of the Kings Mountain City Council. The council will hold a closed session to screen applicants for the City Manager position, as allowed by state law. Possible action may follow the closed session.

• Closed session under N.C.G.S.§143-318.11(a)(6) to consult with Developmental Associates on screening City Manager applicants

The City Council met in special session and unanimously voted to enter closed session to consult with Developmental Associates on screening city manager applicants. No action was taken on items discussed in closed session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Voted unanimously to enter closed session for city manager applicant screening
• Voted unanimously to re-enter open session after closed session
• Voted unanimously to adjourn

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council will hear a presentation on amending the Unified Development Ordinance to allow gas stations by right in Mixed-Use and Hospitality zoning districts, and with limitations in Auto-Urban Commercial districts. The council will also hold a public hearing on a separate zoning amendment altering setbacks and districts. Action items include ordinances to demolish a dilapidated house at 1009 N. Piedmont Avenue, designate a four-way stop at West Mountain and South Watterson streets, and approve a variance for a property on Oak Point Drive.

• Presentation on amendment to let gas stations by right in Mixed-Use and Hospitality zones (discussion only)
• Public hearing and vote on amendment to Section 156.10 zoning districts and setbacks
• Ordinance to demolish dilapidated dwelling at 1009 N. Piedmont Avenue
• Ordinance to create four-way stop at West Mountain Street and South Watterson Street
• Budget amendment of $4,100 for a Juneteenth community event

The City Council approved Ordinance 25-07, amending Section 156.10 of the Unified Development Ordinance to alter zoning district descriptions, setbacks, and lot sizes, with a 6-1 vote. The council also approved demolishing a dilapidated dwelling at 1009 N. Piedmont Avenue, designating a four-way stop at West Mountain and South Watterson Streets, and granting a dock variance for 160 Oak Point Drive. Several items were informational only, including a Hendricks Street one-way proposal and a fuel sales zoning amendment, both to be revisited later.

• Approved Ordinance 25-07 amending zoning districts and setbacks (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance 25-08 to demolish dwelling at 1009 N. Piedmont Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25-09 designating four-way stop at West Mountain and South Watterson Streets (unanimous)
• Adopted variance for dock at 160 Oak Point Drive (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including budget amendment for Juneteenth event and Lake Use Agreement for bass tournament (6-0)
• Tabled Hendricks Street one-way/no-parking proposal for further study
• Heard informational presentation on fuel sales zoning amendment; public hearing to be scheduled later

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will review street paving for the City of Kings Mountain. Members will also discuss the surrender of Benfield Drive and Second Street and resurfacing projects for York Rd. and E. King Street.

• Stop signs at W Mountain and S Watterson
• Hendricks Street
• Surrender of Benfield Drive and Second Street
• Resurfacing of 161 (York Rd.)
• Resurfacing of E. King Street beginning at Battleground Ave.

John H. Moss Reservoir Agenda

The John H. Moss Reservoir Commission will discuss updates on a $47,000 allocation from lake fees for the Hollifield project initiated by the last city manager, and review a draft of the 5-year Lake Commission Plan. Other topics include new USGS monitoring stations, dredging and prevention updates, recreational activities, and annual approval of a Thursday night fishing tournament.

• Status of $47,000 from lake fees allocated to Hollifield project
• 5-year Lake Commission Plan draft covering environmental, recreational, and financial aspects
• Update on new USGS monitoring station and devices at Buffalo & White Oak creeks
• Dredging and prevention update, and parking area for dredging equipment
• Annual approval of Thursday Night Fishing Tournament with new point of contact Austin Cole

The commission held a discussion-only meeting with no formal votes on substantive matters. Topics included a request for water usage data, clarification on $500 lease fees for vacant lots, potential recreational initiatives (kayak rentals, youth programs, disc golf), and a proposed weekly fishing tournament series. Financial updates confirmed lake-generated funds are now reserved for lake operations.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes with correction (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board Agendas

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a rezoning request (Z-25-2) to change six parcels from Cleveland County zoning to City of Kings Mountain zoning. The parcels were recently brought into the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and include land for the Dixon Ridge development. The board will also adopt the minutes from the February 4 meeting.

• Z-25-2 Rezoning of six parcels (11598, 11599, 12880, 57246, 56672, 65944) from Cleveland County zoning to Kings Mountain zoning, including Planned Development (PD) for four parcels in the Dixon Ridge agreement and Suburban Residential (SR) for two parcels
• Adoption of the February 4, 2025 regular meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved a rezoning request for six parcels totaling about 277 acres, changing them from Cleveland County zoning to City of Kings Mountain zoning. Four parcels were zoned Planned Development (PD) and two were zoned Suburban Residential (SR). The board also discussed a tabled item on duplex standards and agreed to ask City Council for training on performance zoning.

• Approved minutes from January 7, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of parcels 11598, 11599, 12880, 65944 to Planned Development (PD) (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of parcels 56672 and 57246 to Suburban Residential (SR) (unanimous)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Kings Mountain City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 25, 2025. They will recognize police officers for Hurricane Helene service and consider consent items including dissolving the Housing Authority and transferring its duties to the Redevelopment Commission by April 30, 2025. Public hearings are scheduled for a zoning map change at 604 Ridge Street, amendments to setback standards, and annexation of 103 Countryside Road. Action will be taken on these items following the hearings.

• Recognition of Sergeant Mike Howard, Corporal Robert Medlin, Officer Kevin Hernandez, Officer Robert Hoyle, and Telecommunicator Kyle Jenkins for Hurricane Helene response
• Resolution rescinding Resolution 24-37 and new resolution dissolving Kings Mountain Housing Authority, effective April 30, 2025
• Public hearing and action to rezone Parcel 8153 at 604 Ridge Street from Suburban Residential to Semi-Urban Residential
• Public hearing and action to amend Section 156.10 of the Unified Development Ordinance altering setbacks and zoning districts
• Public hearing and action to annex Cleveland County Parcel 10968 at 103 Countryside Road

The Council approved Ordinance 25-05, rezoning Parcel 8153 at 604 East Ridge Street from Suburban Residential to Semi-Urban Residential by a 3-2 vote, with Councilmembers Miller and Rhodes dissenting. They also adopted Ordinance 25-06, annexing Cleveland County Parcel 10968 at 103 Countryside Road (4-0, with Councilmember Dee recused). The public hearing on the zoning text amendment (Item 10B) was continued to March 11, 2025. The consent agenda included resolutions to dissolve the Housing Authority and transfer its duties to the Redevelopment Commission, among other administrative items.

• Approved Ordinance 25-05 rezoning Parcel 8153 at 604 East Ridge St from Suburban Residential to Semi-Urban Residential (3-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-06 annexing Cleveland County Parcel 10968 at 103 Countryside Road (4-0, Dee recused)
• Continued public hearing on zoning text amendment (Item 10B) to March 11, 2025
• Adopted Resolution 25-05 rescinding Resolution 24-37 (dissolving Housing Authority)
• Adopted Resolution 25-06 dissolving Housing Authority, transferring duties to Redevelopment Commission effective April 30, 2025
• Adopted Resolution 25-07 amending 2025 meeting schedule to second and fourth Tuesdays
• Adopted Resolution 25-08 establishing Rules of Order for public comment
• Adopted Resolution 25-09 amending Code of Ethics; adopted Resolution 25-10 amending Personnel Policy

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The City Council holds a special meeting to receive presentations and discuss several internal governance topics, including the city's advisory boards and commissions, an update to the Ethics Policy for Councilmembers, and various council-related policies (meeting schedule, public comment, closed sessions). Staff also provide a preliminary update on the FY 2025-26 budget process and facilities/capital projects. The meeting is for discussion only; no votes are scheduled.

• Presentation and discussion on city advisory boards and commissions (Item 4)
• Update to the current Ethics Policy for Councilmembers (Item 5)
• Updates to council policies: meeting schedule, public comment, closed sessions (Item 6)
• Preliminary update on FY 2025-26 budget process (Item 8)
• Update on facilities maintenance and capital projects (Item 9)

The Kings Mountain City Council held a special meeting to review advisory boards, council policies, ethics updates, HR policy changes, and the upcoming budget. No formal votes were taken; the council agreed to place several items on the February 25 regular meeting agenda for adoption, including an amended meeting schedule, a public comment policy, personnel policy updates, and revisions to the ethics policy. The meeting was informational and procedural, with all decisions deferred to the next regular meeting.

• Agreed to place amended meeting schedule (2nd and 4th Tuesday) on Feb 25 agenda
• Agreed to place public comment policy on Feb 25 agenda
• Agreed to place personnel policy updates on Feb 25 agenda
• Agreed to place ethics policy revisions on Feb 25 agenda
• Requested staff schedule another work session on advisory boards
• Discussed creating Council subcommittees for Facilities Maintenance and Strategic Planning

Tourism Development Authority Agendas & Minutes

The Tourism Development Authority is meeting to review financial reports and address leadership changes. The board will note the resignations of the Executive Director and the Director of the Catawba Two Kings Casino.

• Resignation of Ellis Noell, Executive Director of the TDA
• Resignation of Tracey Gaughan, Director of the Catawba Two Kings Casino
• Financial report presented by Assistant Finance Director Jana Williams

ABC Board Agendas

The Kings Mountain ABC Board heard auditor Darrell Keller discuss the previous year's audit and ways to simplify budgeting. The board voted to request a quote from Keller and Associates for board training on the audit's recommendations, including budget amendments and capital improvements. The board also approved January meeting minutes and noted that store and LBD sales increased for another month. The next meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2025.

• Board voted to request training quote from Keller and Associates for audit recommendations on budgeting and capital improvements
• Darrell Keller, CPA, discussed the previous year's audit and improving budget processes
• Board approved minutes from January 2025 meeting
• Discussed financial statements showing increased store and LBD sales
• Next meeting set for March 24, 2025 at 5:00 pm

The Kings Mountain ABC Board voted to ask Keller and Associates for a training quote covering budget amendments, budgeting, and capital improvements, based on audit recommendations. The board also approved January 2025 minutes and noted increased store and LBD sales.

• Voted to request training quote from Keller and Associates (all agreed)
• Approved January 2025 meeting minutes (all agreed)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The City Council will discuss a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) that simplifies residential zoning districts from multiple development types to two (Standard Lot and Planned), eliminates the Office Park and Business Campus districts, and reduces setback requirements to align with peer municipalities. No action will be taken at this work session; a public hearing is scheduled for February 25. The council will also consider approving minutes, ABC Board appointments, two budget amendments ($950,000 for health insurance and $15,801 for emergency telephone system), and the annual audit contract.

• Presentation on zoning amendment to alter setbacks and simplify residential and commercial districts
• Budget amendment of $950,000 for stop-loss revenues related to health insurance claims
• Budget amendment of $15,801 in emergency telephone system fund for a grant award
• Appointments to ABC Board: Benjamin Torres (partial term) and Joy Dixon (full term)
• Authorization of annual audit contract for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025

The City Council held a work session to discuss a proposed text amendment to Section 156.10 of the Unified Development Ordinance, which would reduce minimum lot sizes and setbacks in several zoning districts and simplify district descriptions. No formal action was taken on the amendment; the public hearing is continued to February 25, 2025. The Council did approve several routine items, including minutes, ABC Board appointments, budget amendments, and the annual audit contract.

• Adopted minutes of Dec 10, 2024 regular and Dec 16, 2024 special meetings (unanimous)
• Appointed Benjamin Torres and Joy Dixon to the ABC Board (6-1, Butler dissenting)
• Approved $950,000 budget amendment for health insurance stop loss revenues (unanimous)
• Approved $15,801 budget amendment for Emergency Telephone System Fund grant (unanimous)
• Authorized annual audit contract for FY ending June 30, 2025 (unanimous)

Kings Mountain Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Kings Mountain Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review and vote on proposed bylaws, elect a chair and vice-chair, and set meeting dates for 2025. The board will also hear a presentation on a Part F Grant for Davidson Park from McGill & Associates and discuss an AP Grant for the same park.

• Discussion and action on advisory board bylaws
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Setting 2025 meeting dates
• Part F Grant for Davidson Park – presentation by Nate Halubka, McGill & Associates
• AP Grant for Davidson Park – presented by Director Christina Martin

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved its bylaws, elected Ashley Rhom as chair and Jacob Baker as vice-chair, and set monthly meetings for the second Monday at 6:00 pm. The board also unanimously supported writing two grants for Davidson Park: a Part F grant for playgrounds, sensory music areas, and restroom/concession renovations, and an Accessible Parks grant for an accessible splashpad with a 20% match.

• Approved bylaws unanimously
• Elected Ashley Rhom as chair unanimously
• Elected Jacob Baker as vice-chair unanimously
• Set monthly meetings on second Monday at 6:00 pm unanimously
• Approved support for Part F grant for Davidson Park unanimously
• Approved support for Accessible Parks grant for Davidson Park unanimously

Nomination Committee Board Agendas

The Nominating Committee will discuss dual-office holding per state law and review applications for the ABC Board. They may recommend appointments to City Council for positions including Kyle Yarbro, Eddie Lovingood, Russ Putnam, Julie Clark, Joy Dixon, and Benjamin Torres. The committee will also review the current vacancy report and upcoming reappointments.

• Discussion of dual-office holding law (N.C.G.S. 128-1.1)
• Review of ABC Board applications (Kyle Yarbro, Eddie Lovingood, Russ Putnam, Julie Clark, Joy Dixon, Benjamin Torres)
• Review of current vacancy report and upcoming appointments/reappointments
• Possible recommendation to City Council on new appointments
• Discussion of board presentation at Feb. 22 Special Council Meeting

The Nominating Committee recommended appointing Joy Dixon to a full 3-year term and Benjamin Torres to a partial term on the ABC Board, with a 2-1 vote. The recommendation will go to the City Council for approval on February 13, 2025. The committee also discussed dual office holding and planned topics for a February 22 work session, but took no other formal actions.

• Recommended Joy Dixon for ABC Board, 3-year term expiring Jan 31, 2028 (2-1)
• Recommended Benjamin Torres for ABC Board, partial term expiring Jan 31, 2026 (2-1)
• Approved minutes from Dec 4, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Transportation Committee

The Kings Mountain Transportation Committee will meet to discuss potential stop signs at the intersection of W Mountain and S Watterson, as well as items related to Hendricks Street. The committee will also review discussions with NCDOT and address public comments. No binding decisions are expected; the agenda consists of discussion and review items.

• Discussion of stop signs at W Mountain and S Watterson
• Discussion of Hendricks Street
• Discussion items with NCDOT
• Public comment period including review of social media and email comments

John H. Moss Reservoir Agenda

The John H. Moss Reservoir Commission will consider adopting minutes from January, hear citizen comments on a projection variance for City Council, a dock variance for Brian Hord, and a fishing tournament proposal from Bryan Gordon. Open discussion includes updates on no-use properties, water management, recreational activities, parking for a dredging barge, and a draft 5-year Lake Commission Plan.

• Update on Kristin/Travis projection variance for City Council
• Brian Hord (160 Oak Pointe Dr.) dock variance
• Bryan Gordan – Cleveland Masonic Lodge Annual Fishing Tournament proposal for May 3, 2025
• Discussion of parking area for Fisher Dredging barge
• 5-year Lake Commission Plan draft

The commission unanimously approved the Cleveland Masonic Lodge Annual Fishing Tournament for May 3, 2025. Members also discussed a pending projection line variance, no-use property fees, potential kayak/canoe rentals, dredging equipment parking, and a 5-10 year development plan. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved Cleveland Masonic Lodge Annual Fishing Tournament for May 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as written (unanimous)
• Adopted January 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board Agendas

The Planning and Zoning Board will discuss and decide on four text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. These proposals include changes to gas station permitting, residential housing allowances, landscaping requirements, and Board of Adjustment rules.

• Z-24-20: Proposed amendment to allow fuel sales (gas stations) by right in Mixed-Use and Hospitality districts
• Z-24-22: Proposed residential amendments to expand multifamily housing allowances for apartments and duplexes
• Z-24-23: Text amendment regarding landscaping requirements
• Z-25-1: Text amendment regarding the Board of Adjustment

The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of a text amendment to raise the height limit in the Auto-Urban (AU) district from 25 to 50 feet, except where parcels abut residential zones. The board also recommended allowing fuel sales as a use by right in Mixed Use and Hospitality districts, and approved a landscaping standards amendment. A residential amendments text amendment was tabled until April 1, 2025.

• Amended recommendation for Z-24-21 to raise AU height limit to 50' (25' if abutting residential) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Z-24-20 to allow fuel sales as use by right in MU and HI districts (4-1)
• Recommended approval of Z-24-23 landscaping requirements amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Z-25-1 to remove City Council as Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Tabled Z-24-22 residential amendments until April 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 7, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The City Council will hold public hearings to discuss zoning map amendments and the annexation of city-owned property. The body will also consider a purchase option for a power plant and updates to the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Rezoning of Parcel 10884 from Suburban Residential to Auto-Urban Commercial
• Rezoning of Parcel 8153 from Suburban Residential to Semi-Urban Residential
• Annexation of 14.342 acres of city-owned property (Parcels 65976, 40830, 10523, 65988, and 10579)
• Purchase option of the Carolina Power Partners power plant
• Amendment to Section 156.10 of the Unified Development Ordinance regarding setbacks and zoning districts

The City Council unanimously approved the annexation of five city-owned parcels (14.342 acres) for a new wastewater treatment facility (Project South) and rezoned them from Cleveland County's Residential Manufactured Homes and Parks to Kings Mountain's Rural district. The council also approved a rezoning at 2110 Vestibule Church Road from Suburban Residential to Auto-Urban Commercial. Two public hearings were continued to February 25, 2025: a rezoning at 604 East Ridge Street and a text amendment on zoning standards.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-02 annexing Parcels 65976, 40830, 10523, 65988, 10579 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-03 rezoning annexed parcels to Rural (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-01 rezoning Parcel 10884 at 2110 Vestibule Church Road to Auto-Urban Commercial (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on rezoning at 604 East Ridge Street to Feb 25, 2025
• Continued public hearing on UDO text amendment (setbacks) to Feb 25, 2025
• Authorized Mayor to execute First Amendment to Donation Agreement with Albemarle U.S., Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-04 relinquishing 239 parcels from ETJ to Cleveland County (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember Shearra Miller to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (6-1)

Patrick Senior Center Agendas & Minutes

The Patrick Senior Center Advisory Board is meeting to approve October 2024 minutes, hear staff reports, and discuss survey results and future goals. No major decisions or financial votes are on the agenda beyond routine approvals.

• Approval of October 22, 2024 minutes (requires vote)
• Director's report from Tabitha Thomas
• Financial report from Whitney Douglas
• Review of survey results and goal discussion led by Tabitha Thomas
• Next meeting scheduled for April 22, 2025 (Earth Day)

The Patrick Senior Center Advisory Board met on January 28, 2025, and approved the minutes from the October 22, 2024 meeting. The director reported on upcoming Medicare events, building improvements (new lighting, fountain repair, completed paving), and the theft of two catalytic converters from buses. The board also reviewed quarterly financial, programming, and service reports, and discussed volunteer opportunities for a new meal delivery route.

• Approved minutes from October 22, 2024 meeting
• Noted completion of paving project with new handicapped spaces
• Planned installation of new outdoor lighting
• Approved fountain repair project under $5000
• Discussed securing buses after catalytic converter thefts
• Reviewed quarterly financial and program reports

Mauney Memorial Library Board Agendas

The Mauney Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, discuss a building update, and consider new business including COKM administration changes, library personnel changes, and the LSTA Planning Grant 2025. The board will also receive a Parks and Recreation update on the Part F Grant and Accessible Parks Grant, followed by a library report on financials.

• Approval of minutes and determination of quorum
• Discussion of COKM administration changes
• Library Personnel Changes
• LSTA Planning Grant 2025
• Parks and Recreation update on Part F Grant and Accessible Parks Grant

The Mauney Memorial Library Board of Trustees met on January 27, 2025, and approved the previous meeting's minutes unanimously. The board received updates on the replacement of the upstairs A/C unit in the Hord Mansion, an interim city manager, two part-time job openings, and a planned retirement. They also discussed potential state grants for the Davidson renovation, which the board agreed would be beneficial for the community.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Noted A/C unit in Hord Mansion replaced and working
• Noted community room A/C unit patched, awaiting new unit
• Noted interim City Manager Todd Carpenter until June 30, 2025
• Noted two part-time openings from splitting full-time position
• Noted Anne Gamble's retirement effective June 1, 2025
• Discussed potential LSTA planning grant for marketing analysis
• Discussed state grants for Davidson renovation (up to $1M)

ABC Board Agendas

The Kings Mountain ABC Board met on January 22, 2025. They approved prior meeting minutes, discussed financial results showing store and LBD sales up, and unanimously renewed liability insurance with Manor Insurance for 2025. The next meeting is set for March 24, 2025.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes from January 2025
• Discussion of increased store sales and LBD sales
• Two new LBD customers: Social House and Southern Artisan Spirits
• Renewal of liability insurance with Manor Insurance for 2025

The Kings Mountain ABC Board met on January 22, 2025, and approved the minutes from the January meeting. The board discussed financial statements showing increased store and LBD sales, and noted two new LBD customers. The board unanimously agreed to renew liability insurance with Manor Insurance for 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 2025 meeting minutes as read (unanimous)
• Renewed liability insurance with Manor Insurance for 2025 (unanimous)

Nomination Committee Board Agendas

The committee is meeting to discuss board compositions and review applications for vacancies. The body may recommend new appointments or reappointments to the City Council.

• Discussion on dual-office holding (N.C.G.S. 128-1.1)
• Review of ABC Board applications from Kyle Yarbro, Eddie Lovingood, and Russ Putnam
• Discussion on Kings Mountain Tourism Development Board composition
• Discussion on the Councilmember appointment process for the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
• Review of Current Vacancy Report and upcoming appointments

Tourism Development Authority Agendas & Minutes

The Tourism Development Authority (TDA) Board will not hold its scheduled meeting on January 21, 2025. No business will be conducted or discussed at this time.

City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The City Council will hear a presentation on City Manager recruitment from Developmental Associates, LLC. Members will consider actions regarding a voluntary annexation petition and a land donation agreement. The meeting includes a closed session to protect attorney-client privilege.

• Presentation on City Manager recruitment by Steve Straus, PhD
• Resolution to investigate a petition for voluntary contiguous annexation
• Amendment to Albemarle U.S., INC. donation agreement to increase total donation to 2.69 acres
• Request to Gaston County Board of Commissioners to reappoint Edy Bergstrom to Planning and Zoning and Board of Adjustment
• Designation of a Voting Delegate for 2025-26 NC League of Municipalities Legislative Goals

The Kings Mountain City Council held a work session on January 9, 2025, and adopted Resolution 25-01 directing the City Clerk to investigate the sufficiency of a voluntary contiguous annexation petition for property at 103 Countryside Road. The council also approved a resolution requesting the reappointment of Edy Bergstrom to the Planning and Zoning Board and Board of Adjustment, and appointed Councilmember Shearra Miller as voting delegate for the NCLM Biennium Legislative Goals. An item regarding a donation agreement with Albemarle U.S., Inc. was pulled from the agenda and will be considered on January 28, 2025.

• Adopted Resolution 25-01 to investigate annexation petition for 103 Countryside Road (6-0, Dee recused)
• Adopted Resolution 25-02 requesting Gaston County reappoint Edy Bergstrom to Planning and Zoning Board and Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember Shearra Miller as Voting Delegate for 2025-26 NCLM Biennium Legislative Goals (unanimous)
• Pulled Item 7.C (First Amendment to Donation Agreement with Albemarle U.S., Inc.) from agenda; to be considered Jan 28, 2025

John H. Moss Reservoir Agenda

The John H. Moss Reservoir Commission will meet to discuss a letter of recommendation regarding a projection variance for Kristin and Travis. The body will also review water data provided by the City Council and discuss the 2025 outlook.

• Letter of Recommendation for Kristin / Travis projection variance for City Council
• Water Data report provided by City Council
• 2025 Outlook discussion

The John H. Moss Reservoir Commission unanimously approved a letter of recommendation for a projection line variance for the Kristin/Travis properties, allowing lake access for Eagle Cove residents. The commission also reviewed water data showing 1.648 billion gallons treated in 2024, with 568 million billed to customers, and discussed bathymetric studies, FEMA involvement, and lake access fees. No other formal votes were taken; the meeting was largely informational and planning-focused.

• Approved letter of recommendation for projection line variance for Kristin/Travis properties (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved October 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board Agendas

The Kings Mountain Planning and Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting on January 7, 2025, to act on several rezoning requests and text amendments. Key items include a rezoning of a 1.35-acre parcel at 2110 Vestibule Church Road from Suburban Residential to Auto-Urban Commercial, supported by staff as consistent with the future land use map. The board will also consider an annexation and initial zoning for city-owned parcels on Jim Patterson Road, and four text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding fuel service stations, lot and building standards, residential amendments, and landscaping requirements. Additionally, the board will elect officers for 2025 and administer oaths of office.

• Z-24-16: Rezone 1.35 acres at 2110 Vestibule Church Road (Parcel 10884) from Suburban Residential to Auto-Urban Commercial.
• Z-24-18: Rezone 0.58 acres at 604 East Ridge Street (Parcel 8153) from Suburban Residential to Semi-Urban Residential.
• Z-24-19: Annexation and initial zoning (Rural) for multiple city-owned parcels on Jim Patterson Road.
• Z-24-20: Text amendment to regulate fuel service (gas stations) in the UDO.
• Z-24-21 through Z-24-23: Text amendments on lot and building standards, residential amendments, and landscaping requirements.

The Kings Mountain Planning and Zoning Board approved three rezoning requests (Z-24-16, Z-24-18, Z-24-19) and two text amendments (Z-24-21, Z-24-22) unanimously. Two items were tabled: a fuel service text amendment (Z-24-20) and a residential amendments text amendment (Z-24-22) until the next meeting. The board also re-elected Ron Humphries as Chairman and James Holmes as Vice-Chairman.

• Approved rezoning of Parcel 10884 at 2110 Vestibule Church Road from Suburban Residential to Auto-Urban Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Parcel 8153 at 604 East Ridge Street from Suburban Residential to Semi-Urban Residential (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of city-owned parcels 10523, 10579, 40830, 65976 on Jim Patterson Road from Residential Manufactured Homes and Parks to Rural (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of text amendment Z-24-21 to amend Zoning Districts and Standards of the UDO (unanimous)
• Tabled text amendment Z-24-20 on fuel service (gas stations) until February 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled text amendment Z-24-22 on residential amendments until February 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Re-elected Ron Humphries as Chairman and James Holmes as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will review scoping documents for traffic impact analyses (TIAs) for several developments: Chick-Fil-A on York Rd, Catawba Village Phase 1, a Small Area Plan for Exit 5, and Hickam Road residential development. They will also hear an update on N. Cansler Street utility cuts and discuss Powell Bill roads. Public comment is open.

• TIAs scoping documents for Chick-Fil-A York Rd, Catawba Village Phase 1, Small Area Plan Exit 5, Hickam Road residential development
• Update on N. Cansler Street condition (utility cuts)
• Discussion of Powell Bill roads
• Public comment period
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The Transportation Committee approved the agenda and prior minutes, and discussed several items. It will recommend a 25 MPH speed limit reduction on Phifer Road to the City Council, which will then forward it to NCDOT if approved. The committee also decided to make repairs to sinking utility cuts on N. Cansler Street and bill the responsible fiber company, and will review potential road transfers and traffic impact analyses at future meetings.

• Approved agenda and minutes from previous meeting
• Recommended Phifer Road speed limit reduction to 25 MPH (to City Council)
• City will repair sinking utility cuts on N. Cansler Street and bill fiber company
• No recommendation on Fulton Drive right-turn issue at this time
• Will review Benfield Rd and Second Street for potential DOT-to-City transfer
• Committee to review TIAs for Chick-Fil-A, Catawba Village, Exit 5, Hickam Road
• Will recommend Planning Board follow UDO for TIA contracting