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Gaston County public meetings in 2024

10 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Oct 22, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Gaston County Board considers three rezonings and three historic designations

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three zoning map changes and the designation of three local historic properties. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various budget appropriations, grant acceptances, and the appointment of a new County Attorney.

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🗳️ How they voted (34 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-500 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown absent · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-468 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown absent · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-472 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown absent · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-514 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown absent · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-505 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown absent · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-508 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown absent · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-480 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown absent · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-504 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown absent · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-494 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown absent · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-487 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown absent · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-482 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown absent · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-448 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown absent · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-486 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown absent · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-506 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown absent · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-491 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown absent · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-492 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown absent · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-493 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown absent · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-498 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown absent · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-510 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown absent · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-475 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown absent · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Gaston County Board of Commissioners holds non-voting work session

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a non-voting work session. The agenda focuses on proclamations, certificates of appreciation, and a report from the Lake Wylie Marine Commission.

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Tue Aug 27, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Board will vote on purchasing five ambulances for $1.24 million

The Gaston County Board of Commissioners will consider several zoning map change hearings, including properties on Philadelphia Church Rd., Rayfield Dr., and Brentwood Ln. They will also approve multiple grant appropriations and budget items, such as funds for domestic violence services and health programs. A major agenda item is the appropriation of $1,243,249 to purchase five new ambulances for the county. Additional items include lease agreements, vehicle sales, and proclamations.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-406 — failed
5 nay · 2 yea
Chad Brown nay · Bob Hovis nay · Cathy Cloninger nay · Allen R. Fraley nay · Kim Johnson nay · Tom Keigher yea · Ronnie Worley yea
The other 29 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue May 28, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Gaston County Board considers FY 2025 budget and zoning changes

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing for the FY 2024-2025 Gaston County Budget before moving to adopt the budget ordinance. The meeting also includes several zoning map change hearings and various departmental business items.

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🗳️ How they voted (36 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-211 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-185 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-186 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-221 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-234 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-229 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
23-561 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-206 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-231 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-203 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-208 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-218 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-235 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-238 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-260 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-189 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-202 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-209 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-210 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-228 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
Thu May 16, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Gaston County Manager presents recommended FY2024-2025 budget

The Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation of the recommended FY2024-2025 Gaston County budget from County Manager Dr. Kim S. Eagle. The meeting also includes several proclamations and certificates of appreciation.

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Tue Apr 23, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Board considers $60 million bond for Covenant Village projects

The Gaston County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on issuing up to $60,000,000 in revenue bonds to fund and refinance projects for Covenant Village, Inc. The board will also consider multiple budget adjustments and appropriations, including over $1 million in new funding for vehicle repairs, 911 dispatch equipment, inmate medical services, and various state and federal grants. Additionally, the agenda covers approvals for surplus county property sales and several proclamations.

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🗳️ How they voted (46 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-168 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-141 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-163 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-164 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-178 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-166 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-175 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-176 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-138 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-139 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-140 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-145 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-142 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-162 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-173 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-165 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-180 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-198 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-194 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
23-615 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley present · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
Tue Apr 9, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Gaston County Board of Commissioners holds work session and presentations

The Board of Commissioners will hold a non-voting work session featuring several proclamations and commendations. Presentations include discussions on proposed charter boat regulations and medication assisted treatment jail programming.

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Tue Mar 26, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Gaston County considers several zoning changes and economic development incentive grants

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on multiple zoning map changes in Belmont, Bessemer City, and Mount Holly. The meeting also includes discussions on various economic development incentive grants for several projects. Additionally, the board will review several construction contracts and budget transfers.

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🗳️ How they voted (38 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-089 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley absent · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-106 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley absent · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-093 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley absent · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-086 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley absent · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-063 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley absent · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-094 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley absent · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-110 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley absent · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-073 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley absent · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-111 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley absent · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-112 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley absent · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-114 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley absent · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-095 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley absent · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-105 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley absent · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-113 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley absent · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-118 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley absent · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-119 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley absent · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-088 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley absent · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-090 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley absent · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-091 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley absent · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
24-101 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Bob Hovis present · Cathy Cloninger present · Allen R. Fraley absent · Kim Johnson present · Tom Keigher present · Ronnie Worley present
Tue Jan 23, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Gaston County considers multi-million dollar safety and property investments

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several grant approvals and budget transfers, including $4.4 million in salary savings. Key items include property purchases on North Oakland Street and funding for a public safety campus. The board will also consider healthcare agreements with CaroMont Health.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
23-580 — approved
5 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Chad Brown yea · Bob Hovis yea · Cathy Cloninger nay · Allen R. Fraley yea · Kim Johnson absent · Tom Keigher yea · Ronnie Worley yea
The other 38 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jan 9, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Presentation of the FY22-23 Gaston County Audit

This non-voting work session includes a presentation on the FY22-23 Gaston County audit and several official proclamations. The board will also recognize individuals for public service.

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