Gastonia public meetings in 2024
13 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Pre April 24, 2026- City Council 2024 12 17
The Gastonia City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed transit fare increase effective January 1, 2025, and two rezoning requests, including one for 1111 E. Garrison Boulevard and another for Industrial Pike Road. The consent agenda includes multiple resolutions for grants, contracts, and purchases, such as a Flock Safety agreement for the police department and a $6 million state grant for water meter upgrades. The meeting also includes recognitions and proclamations.
- Public hearing on rezoning 0.22 acres at 1111 E. Garrison Blvd from O-1 to C-1
- Public hearing on rezoning 15.898 acres on Industrial Pike Rd from I-2 to I-3 CD
- Resolution for transit fare increase effective Jan 1, 2025
- Flock Safety OS Platform agreement for police, not to exceed $148,500
- Accept $6,000,000 state grant for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
Gastonia Planning Commission Meeting
The Gastonia Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one for a 38.11-acre planned residential development near S. New Hope Road and Lowell Bethesda Road, and another for a 3.52-acre property at 1519 N. Webb Street to be rezoned to urban industrial. The commission will also approve the 2025 public hearing schedule and consider other business. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and staff contacts.
- Public hearing: Rezone 38.11 acres from RS-12 and C-2 CD to PD-RRDD for S. New Hope Village (File #202400109)
- Public hearing: Rezone 3.52 acres from RS-8 to I-U at 1519 N. Webb Street (File #202400353)
- Approval of 2025 GPC Public Hearing Schedule
- Approval of November 7th, 2024 meeting minutes
Pre April 24, 2026- City Council 2024 12 03
The Gastonia City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes a $3,354,927 sewer contract, a $132,000 police camera purchase, and several smaller grants, plus two public hearings on economic development incentive agreements for projects identified as 'Wine' and 'Exchange'. The meeting also includes presentations on the annual audit, a Continuum of Care update, and introductions of new city directors.
- Award $3,354,927 contract to BRS, Inc. for Apple Creek Corporate Park Parallel Gravity Sewer
- Purchase 22 Flock Condor cameras for police, not to exceed $132,000, using grants
- Public hearing on incentive grant for Project Wine (Level One)
- Public hearing on incentive grant for Project Exchange (Level Two or Three)
- Adopt Capital Project Ordinance for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
Pre April 24, 2026- City Council 2024 11 19
The Gastonia City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests, including a 262.84-acre property on Union New Hope Road and a 15.898-acre site on Industrial Pike Road. The council will also consider a contract for a scooter program and several consent agenda items, including grants and budget amendments. The meeting includes proclamations, presentations, and public comment.
- Rezoning of 262.84 acres on Union New Hope Road from PD-PRD to PD-RRDD (Walton North Carolina, LLC)
- Rezoning of 15.898 acres on Industrial Pike Road from I-2 to I-3 CD (Ferebee Corporation)
- Contract award to Koder, LLC (DBA Peel) for scooter program operation
- Acceptance of $15,000 safety grant from Norfolk Southern for five outdoor PTZ cameras
- Appropriation of $6,300 for decorative banners and transformer wraps
Pre April 24, 2026- City Council 2024 11 07
The Gastonia City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple state-funded water and wastewater infrastructure projects, a $963,000 federal grant for a police Real Time Crime Center, and several other contracts and grants. The regular agenda includes an amendment to a downtown parking study contract, an update on ARPA funds, and a resolution to recognize prior years' revenues. The meeting also includes committee reports on personnel policy, a GO bond resurfacing list, and arts grant awards.
- Accept $4,900,000 state reserve for Rankin Lake Bypass & Valve Replacements
- Accept $963,000 COPS grant for Police Real Time Crime Center
- Award $741,750 contract to Glenn Horne Electrical for Conference Center relighting
- Award $241,728 contract to Hendrick Honda for six 2025 Odyssey vans for microtransit
- Approve arts grants totaling $35,332 to Boys & Girls Club, DYEP, Crowders Camp, Gaston Dance, Highland Art Park
Gastonia Planning Commission Meeting
The Gastonia Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests: a 35.81-acre property near S. New Hope Road and Lowell Bethesda Road, a 0.75-acre property on Old Modena Street, and a 0.22-acre property at 1111 E. Garrison Boulevard. The commission will also approve minutes from the October 3rd meeting. The agenda includes only these items and standard procedural matters.
- Rezone 35.81 acres from RS-12 to PD-RRDD (S. New Hope Village, File #202400109)
- Rezone 0.75 acres from RS-12 to RS-8 CD (Old Modena Street, File #202400263)
- Rezone 0.22 acres from O-1 to C-1 (1111 E. Garrison Boulevard, File #202400322)
- Approval of October 3rd, 2024 meeting minutes
Pre April 24, 2026- City Council 2024 10 15
The Gastonia City Council will hold public hearings on several land-use items, including a voluntary annexation and rezoning of about 27.6 acres on Union Road and Wilson Farm Road, a rezoning of about 15.9 acres on Industrial Pike Road, and a zoning ordinance amendment for duplex-type uses. The council will also consider economic development incentive agreements for two unnamed projects and an amendment to the Loray Mill Phase II agreement. Consent agenda items include contracts for biosolids dewatering and two electric vans, plus several resolutions accepting grants and donations.
- Public hearing: annexation and rezoning of ~27.618 acres on Union Road and Wilson Farm Road from R-1 to PD-RRDD
- Public hearing: rezoning of ~15.898 acres on Industrial Pike Road from I-2 to I-3 CD
- Public hearing: economic development incentive agreements for Project Capped and Project Flower
- Consent: award $550,000 contract to Bio-Nomic Services for biosolids dewatering and landfilling
- Consent: purchase two 2023 Ford EV Transit Connect vans for $110,890
Pre April 24, 2026- City Council 2024 10 01
The Gastonia City Council will meet to consider a consent agenda that includes a resolution to set a public hearing for annexing about 27.6 acres on Union and Wilson Farm roads, a contract for downtown cameras, and a $981,200 transit contract amendment with River North Transit (Via). The meeting also includes proclamations for Fire Prevention Week and Public Power Week, and a public expression period.
- Annexation of approximately 27.618 acres on Union Road and Wilson Farm Road, public hearing set for October 15, 2024
- Contract with Responsive Technology Partners for Downtown Camera Project, $181,430.55
- Purchase of ruggedized network switches for Downtown Camera Project, $147,944
- Contract with Gannett Fleming for sidewalk design on New Hope Road ($372,324.60) and Cox Road ($295,273.55)
- Contract amendment with River North Transit (Via) for $981,200, funded by FTA and General Fund
Pre April 24, 2026- City Council 2024 09 17
The Gastonia City Council will hold two public hearings on Unified Development Ordinance amendments: one revising roof sign regulations and another allowing single-family attached dwellings by right in urban core districts. The council will also consider a holiday schedule change, a peace pole encroachment agreement, and several consent agenda items including bond approvals, grants, and budget amendments.
- Public hearing on UDO amendment to revise roof sign regulations (File #202400413)
- Public hearing on UDO amendment to allow attached single-family dwellings by right in urban core (File #202400414)
- Resolution approving up to $9,000,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for Stonecroft Village Apartments
- Budget amendment of $445,550 for storm damage repairs funded by insurance proceeds
- Resolution to accept $500,000 HUD Economic Development Initiative grant
Pre April 24, 2026- City Council 2024 09 03
The Gastonia City Council is scheduled to approve a consent agenda containing multiple major infrastructure and public safety contracts, including a $7.5 million sewer expansion project and a $1.1 million fire equipment purchase. The meeting also includes a public hearing to consider an economic development agreement for Project Nexus. Additionally, the council will accept several state and federal grants totaling over $7.7 million for water and wastewater resilience projects.
- Award $7,465,521 contract to Fuller & Co. Construction for Southeast Sewer Expansion
- Award $1,112,429 contract to Rhinehart Fire Services for breathing apparatus and safety gear
- Public hearing to authorize economic development agreement for Project Nexus
- Accept $6,500,000 state reserve grant for SCADA Rehabilitation Phase II
- Award $888,220 contract to Joe Johnson Equipment for two automated refuse trucks
Pre April 24, 2026- City Council 2024 08 20
The Gastonia City Council will hold public hearings on three voluntary annexations and zoning changes, including a 170.9-acre property on Superior Stainless Road and a 44.6-acre site on Union Road, both proposed for planned residential development. The council will also consider two facade grants for downtown properties, a $400,000 federal grant for safe streets, and a $2.27 million state grant for sewer upgrades. Several consent agenda items involve accepting new subdivisions for maintenance and budget amendments.
- Public hearing on annexation and zoning for 170.893 acres on Superior Stainless Road (Crawfords Cove) from I-2 to PD-RRDD
- Public hearing on annexation and zoning for 44.6478 acres on Union Road (Willowbrook) from R-1/R-2 to PD-RRDD
- Public hearing on annexation and zoning for 3.97 acres at 3300 Kendrick Road from R-1 to RS-12
- Facade grants: $20,000 for 177 W. Main Ave. and $30,000 for 359 W. Main Ave.
- Accept $2,272,275 NC Commerce grant for Apple Creek Corporate Park sewer upgrade
Pre April 24, 206- City Council 2024 08 06
The Gastonia City Council meets to approve a consent agenda containing multiple contracts, annexation hearings, and ordinance changes. The primary regular agenda item is the consideration of a $3,186,968 contract with Blythe Development, LLC for the Catawba Creek Greenway Southeast Extension. The meeting also includes presentations from summer interns and reports from the City Manager and City Attorney.
- Consideration of $3,186,968 contract with Blythe Development, LLC for Catawba Creek Greenway Southeast Extension
- Award of $1,000,000 contract to Great Southern Recreation, LLC for Linwood Springs Park playground equipment
- Purchase of 105 W. Second Ave. for $26,140
- Public hearings set for August 20, 2024, for annexation of properties on Kendrick Road, Union Road, and Superior Stainless Road
- Amendment to reduce speed limit on West 5th Avenue from 35 MPH to 25 MPH
Pre April 24, 2026- City Council 2024 07 16
The Gastonia City Council will meet on July 16, 2024, to consider a proposed AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) contract, approve a resolution for lateral transfer sign-on bonuses for police officers from South Carolina, and accept several state and private grants. The consent agenda includes funding for sewer upgrades, a museum grant, and a disaster relief grant, among other routine items. Public expression is limited to 2-5 minutes per speaker.
- Resolution approving lateral transfer sign-on bonus for Gastonia Police candidates from South Carolina
- AMI contract with budget amendment (Item J.1)
- Golden Leaf Foundation grant of $1,500,000 for Apple Creek Corporate Park sewer upgrade
- State grant of $50,000 for African American Museum of History
- NCDPS grant of $1,000,000 for Duharts Creek stream restoration