Gaston County public meetings in 2025
9 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Tue Oct 28, 2025 · 6:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
Public hearings on three zoning changes, including conditional district on Catawba Ave
The Gaston County Board of Commissioners will hold three public hearings on zoning map changes, including a continued hearing for a conditional district on Catawba Ave in Mount Holly, a rezoning at 135 Hillside Dr in Dallas, and a conditional district at 4545 Crowders Crest Dr in Gastonia. The non-consent agenda includes a resolution to close the government access channel effective December 31, 2025. The consent agenda features a $5,172,565 construction contract for the Cramerton Shared Site Facilities - New Hope Recycling Center, along with various grants, donations, and proclamations.
- Continued public hearing for conditional district REZ-23-08-02-00158 on Catawba Ave in Mount Holly
- Public hearing to rezone 135 Hillside Dr, Dallas from R-1 to R-2 with Urban Standards Overlay
- Public hearing for conditional district REZ-24-12-16-00203 at 4545 Crowders Crest Dr in Gastonia
- Resolution to close the government access channel effective December 31, 2025
- Construction contract award of $5,172,565 to Gais Construction for the Cramerton Shared Site Facilities - New Hope Recycling Center
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🗳️ How they voted (32 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-494 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger present · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
25-512 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger present · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
25-492 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger present · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
25-495 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger present · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
25-518 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger present · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
25-523 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger present · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
25-503 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger present · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
25-529 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger present · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
25-511 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger present · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
25-513 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger present · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
25-519 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger present · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
25-469 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger present · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
25-504 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger present · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
25-507 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger present · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
25-508 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger present · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
25-520 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger present · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
25-524 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger present · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
25-517 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger present · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
25-509 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger present · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
25-506 — approved
7 present
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger present · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
Tue Sep 23, 2025 · 6:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
Board to award water interconnect construction contracts
The Gaston County Board of Commissioners will consider rezoning requests, approve construction contracts for the Dallas-High Shoals Water Interconnect, and appropriate various grant funds and fee schedule adjustments.
- Award construction contracts for Dallas-High Shoals Water Interconnect ($4.14M, $4.28M, $1.52M)
- Approve rezoning of 220 FL Maiers Rd. from R-1 to R-2
- Approve rezoning of 130 Georgia Belle Ave. from R-1 to RS-20
- Approve amendment to Gaston County Fee Schedule
- Appropriate $75,000 for property tax commission appeals
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🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-475 — approved
5 yea · 2 nay
Chad Brown yea · Cathy Cloninger yea · Jim Bailey nay · Allen R. Fraley yea · Bob Hovis nay · Tom Keigher yea · Scott Shehan yea
25-434 — approved
6 yea · 1 nay
Chad Brown yea · Cathy Cloninger nay · Jim Bailey yea · Allen R. Fraley yea · Bob Hovis yea · Tom Keigher yea · Scott Shehan yea
25-413 — approved
5 yea · 2 nay
Chad Brown yea · Cathy Cloninger yea · Jim Bailey nay · Allen R. Fraley yea · Bob Hovis yea · Tom Keigher yea · Scott Shehan nay
25-483 — approved
5 yea · 2 nay
Chad Brown yea · Cathy Cloninger yea · Jim Bailey nay · Allen R. Fraley yea · Bob Hovis yea · Tom Keigher yea · Scott Shehan nay
The other 31 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Aug 26, 2025 · 6:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
County approves $5.9 M waterline extension contract for Tryon Elementary
The Board will hold public hearings on three zoning applications, two converting parcels to Light Commercial and one to a higher Single‑Family district. Commissioners will vote on economic‑development incentive grants for the FAMILY 2025, EAST COAST, and DELOREAN projects. The agenda includes approval of a $5,924,220.50 construction contract for the Tryon Elementary waterline extension and the purchase of a buffer property near the county landfill. Additional grant appropriations and policy updates will be considered.
- Rezone 14742 Lucia Riverbend Hwy. (Parcel 173490) from R‑1 to C‑1 Light Commercial
- Rezone 179668 on Charles Raper Jonas Hwy. from RS‑20 to C‑1 Light Commercial
- Rezone 220 FL Maiers Rd. (Parcel 171661) from R‑1 to R‑2 Single‑Family
- Approve $5,924,220.50 contract with Fuller & Co Construction for Tryon Elementary waterline extension
- Purchase buffer property at 420 Fancy Hill Road, Dallas, NC for $175,000 plus closing costs
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-428 — approved
6 yea · 1 nay
Chad Brown yea · Cathy Cloninger nay · Jim Bailey yea · Allen R. Fraley yea · Bob Hovis yea · Tom Keigher yea · Scott Shehan yea
The other 28 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Aug 12, 2025 · 6:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
Board to discuss opioid settlement, strategic plans, and website updates
The Gaston County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review opioid settlement strategies, update on financial and management plans, and review the Engage Gaston website. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Child Support Awareness Month.
- Proclamation for Child Support Awareness Month
- Opioid Settlement Strategic Plan presentation
- Strategic Plan Update presentation
- Engage Gaston website update presentation
- Sheriff’s Office update presentation
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Courthouse
Tue May 27, 2025 · 6:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
Gaston County Board to hold public hearing and adopt FY2025-2026 budget
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the FY2025-2026 Gaston County Budget Ordinance. The meeting also includes public hearings for three zoning map changes and an amendment to the Carolina Thread Trail Master Plan.
- Proposed budget adoption for FY2025-2026
- Rezoning requests for 2323 B South Point Road, 14742 Lucia Riverbend Hwy, and 352 Landers Chapel Rd
- Purchase of buffer property adjacent to the Gaston County Landfill for $355,000
- Fire engine Certificates of Need for Tryonota Fire Department ($850,000) and East Gaston Fire Department ($1,100,000)
- Appropriation of multiple Opioid Settlement Fund amounts including $1,282,129.00, $429,028.00, and $752,432.00
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🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-291 — failed
4 nay · 3 yea
Chad Brown nay · Cathy Cloninger yea · Jim Bailey yea · Allen R. Fraley nay · Bob Hovis nay · Tom Keigher yea · Scott Shehan nay
25-240 — approved
5 yea · 2 nay
Chad Brown yea · Cathy Cloninger yea · Jim Bailey nay · Allen R. Fraley yea · Bob Hovis yea · Tom Keigher nay · Scott Shehan yea
25-246 — approved
4 yea · 3 nay
Chad Brown nay · Cathy Cloninger nay · Jim Bailey yea · Allen R. Fraley yea · Bob Hovis yea · Tom Keigher yea · Scott Shehan nay
The other 49 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue May 13, 2025 · 6:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
Board to discuss recommended 2025-2026 budget
The Gaston County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review the recommended fiscal year 2025-2026 budget and the fire protection service district budget. The meeting will also include proclamations for Memorial Day, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and other observances.
- Presentation of the recommended FY2025-2026 Gaston County Budget
- Presentation of the recommended FY2025-2026 Fire Protection Service District Budget
- Memorial Day Proclamation
- Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Proclamation
- Juneteenth Proclamation
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Courthouse
Tue Mar 25, 2025 · 6:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
Gaston County considers school bonds and infrastructure easements
The Board of Commissioners will vote on issuing General Obligation School Bonds for capital needs and authorizing condemnation proceedings for the Dallas High Shoals Infrastructure Project. The meeting includes three public hearings regarding zoning changes and an economic development grant for Project Peacock.
- Issuance of General Obligation School Bonds for school capital needs
- Condemnation proceedings for easements for the Dallas High Shoals Infrastructure Project
- Level One Incentive Grant and Economic Development Agreement with Project Peacock
- Zoning map changes for Dallas Stanley Hwy, 3002 Tryon Courthouse Rd, and 160 Evans Lake Rd
- Fire department equipment purchases including $310,200 for Scott Airpacks and $160,000 for Ford F-350 units
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-153 — approved
6 yea · 1 nay
Chad Brown nay · Cathy Cloninger yea · Jim Bailey yea · Allen R. Fraley yea · Bob Hovis yea · Tom Keigher yea · Scott Shehan yea
The other 31 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Mar 11, 2025 · 6:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
Board to hear I-85 construction, One Gaston 2040 updates in work session
The Gaston County Board of Commissioners holds a non-voting work session to receive presentations on the I-85 construction update from NCDOT, the Lake Wylie Marine Commission charter boat regulation update, and the One Gaston 2040 initiative. The agenda also includes proclamations for National Social Work Month and the 75th anniversary of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity chapter, as well as certificates for outgoing board members.
- Presentation on I-85 construction update from NCDOT (Division Twelve)
- Presentation on Lake Wylie Marine Commission charter boat and vessel rental regulation update
- Presentation on One Gaston 2040 initiative update from the County Manager’s Office
- Proclamation declaring March 2025 as National Social Work Month
- Commendation recognizing 75th anniversary of Epsilon Upsilon Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
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Courthouse
Tue Jan 28, 2025 · 6:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
County to accept $1.9 M NCDOT grant for bus and facility program
The Board will hold public hearings on two zoning map changes for parcels on Shalom Dr. and Camp Rotary Rd. It will adopt proclamations for Black History Month and Community Risk Reduction Week. The Commissioners will approve multiple grant appropriations, including a $1,918,400 NCDOT bus program grant and a $275,674 storm‑water grant. Additional items include budget adjustments, vendor approvals, and recognitions.
- Public hearing: Rezone parcel 314245/314246 on Shalom Dr. from R‑1 to R‑3 (Abbott applicants)
- Public hearing: Rezone parcel 212823 at 111 Camp Rotary Rd. from R‑1 to C‑1 (Leiton applicant)
- Accept $1,918,400 NCDOT grant for FY25 Bus and Bus Facility Program (includes $191,840 local match)
- Accept $275,674 ARP stormwater grant from NCDEQ
- Approve TouchPhrase Development LLC dba Julota as sole‑source vendor ($23,487.50)
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🗳️ How they voted (34 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-629 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger absent · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
24-635 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger absent · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
24-638 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger absent · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
25-023 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger absent · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
25-025 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger absent · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
25-026 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger absent · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
24-652 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger absent · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
24-624 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger absent · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
25-028 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger absent · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
24-651 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger absent · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
24-655 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger absent · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
24-622 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger absent · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
24-653 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger absent · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
25-027 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger absent · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
25-029 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger absent · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
24-612 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger absent · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
24-648 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger absent · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
25-020 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger absent · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
24-630 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger absent · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present
24-631 — approved
6 present · 1 absent
Chad Brown present · Cathy Cloninger absent · Jim Bailey present · Allen R. Fraley present · Bob Hovis present · Tom Keigher present · Scott Shehan present