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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Municipal Complex - Council Chambers, Mount Holly
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
Municipal Complex - Council Chambers, Mount Holly
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Municipal Complex - Council Chambers, Mount Holly
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
Municipal Complex - Council Chambers, Mount Holly
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Municipal Complex - Council Chambers, Mount Holly
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 14:00
Tourism Development Authority
400 E. Central Avenue, Mount Holly
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
Municipal Complex - Council Chambers, Mount Holly
Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Municipal Complex - Council Chambers, Mount Holly
Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Municipal Complex - Council Chambers, Mount Holly
Mon Jan 11, 2027 · 19:00
City Council
Municipal Complex - Council Chambers, Mount Holly
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 14:00
Tourism Development Authority
400 E. Central Avenue, Mount Holly
Mon Jan 25, 2027 · 18:30
City Council
Municipal Complex - Council Chambers, Mount Holly
Wed Apr 21, 2027 · 14:00
Tourism Development Authority
400 E. Central Avenue, Mount Holly
Wed Jul 21, 2027 · 14:00
Tourism Development Authority
400 E. Central Avenue, Mount Holly
Wed Oct 20, 2027 · 14:00
Tourism Development Authority
400 E. Central Avenue, Mount Holly
Recent meetings
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 14:00
Tourism Development Authority
400 E. Central Avenue, Mount Holly
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City of Mount Holly
Tourism Development Authority
Tourism Development Authority Meeting
July 15, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Municipal Complex - Training Room
400 East Central Avenue
Mount Holly, NC 28120
CALL TO ORDER
SET THE AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
1. TDA Introduction
Eric Smallwood
2. Discussion of TDA Officers
Brian DuPont
3. Discussion of 2026 & 2027 Meeting Calendar
Brian DuPont
4. Review and Approval of TDA Bylaws
Brian DuPont
5. Presentation of the Strategic Planning Process
Eric Smallwood
6. Drone Show Proposal - September 11
Chloe Clary
7. TDA Qrt One Budget - Strategic Plan, Lamar, Mount Holly Nights summer concert
series, Drone Show, Annual Lantern Parade and additional support cost.
Ashley Whetstine
ADJOURN
City of Mount Holly
Tourism Development Authority
Tourism Development Authority Meeting
July 15, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Municipal Complex - Training Room
400 East Central Avenue
Mount Holly, NC 28120
CALL TO ORDER
SET THE AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
1. TDA Introduction
Eric Smallwood
2. Discussion of TDA Officers
Brian DuPont
3. Discussion of 2026 & 2027 Meeting Calendar
Brian DuPont
4. Review and Approval of TDA Bylaws
Brian DuPont
5. Presentation of the Strategic Planning Process
Eric Smallwood
6. Drone Show Proposal - September 11
Chloe Clary
7. TDA Qrt One Budget - Strategic Plan, Lamar, Mount Holly Nights summer concert
series, Drone Show, Annual Lantern Parade
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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Municipal Complex - Council Chambers, Mount Holly
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City of Mount Holly
City Council
Regular Meeting
July 13, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Municipal Complex - Council Chambers
400 East Central Avenue
Mount Holly, NC 28120
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop #59
SET THE AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Call for a public hearing to consider a petition for annexation, submitted by Abernathy
Construction, for an approximately 70.96 acre tract of land, located at Parcel #’s 177876,
177881, 177882, 177886, 177889, 177890, 203426, 203427, 208874, 177891, 214300,
312234, & 178009.
2. Call for a public hearing to consider a rezoning of Tax Parcel #’s 177876, 177881,
177882, 177886, 177889, 177890, 203426, 203427, 208874, 177891, 214300, 312234,
& 178009 from City R-12 and County R-20 to City Conditional District (B-3, L-I, and R-
8MF) for the 1714 North Main Street Mixed Use Site, Case R-26-4.
3. Approval of reappointment of Janice McRorie to the ABC Board.
4. Request to apply for the NC Recreational Trails Program Grant
5. Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month
6. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes — June 22, 2026
7. Approval of Minutes - Closed Session - June 22, 2026
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation by Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
Jim Birch
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public hearing to consider rezoning Parcel # 123202 from R-8MF to R-8SF. Case # R-
26-3.
Brandon Livingston
2. Public hearing to consider an update to Sections 5.11-C-3-h & 5.12-C-3-h of the Zoning
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Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
Mount Holly City Council to consider budget amendments and paving project
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss various budget amendments, including grant funds and end-of-year appropriations. The body is also reviewing a contract award and a capital project for road paving.
- Capital Project Ordinance for Hawthorne & W. Central Ave. Paving Project
- Contract award to Blythe Construction, LLC
- Budget amendments for NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and Enbridge Fueling Futures grants
- Appointments to the Mount Holly Tourism Development Authority
- Discussion of Downtown Park
budgetroadsgrantstourismpublic-works
Municipal Complex - Council Chambers, Mount Holly
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City of Mount Holly
City Council
Work Session
June 22, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Municipal Complex - Council Chambers
400 East Central Avenue
Mount Holly, NC 28120
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
SET THE AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Appointments to the Mount Holly Tourism Development Authority
2. Budget Amendment for revenues not budgeted in FY26
3. Approval of End of Year Fund Balance Appropriation
4. Approval of Capital Reserve Transfer-Fund 61
5. Consideration and adoption of a budget amendment to recognize and appropriate grant
funds received from the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
6. Award Contract to Blythe Construction, LLC
7. Consideration and adoption of a budget amendment to recognize and appropriate grant
funds received from Enbridge Fueling Futures grant
8. Capital Project Ordinance for Hawthorne & W. Central Ave. Paving Project.
9. Letter of Intent to Apply for Community Foundation Grant
10. Approve Two Replacement Pieces Associated with the Creative Spaces Initiative
11. Approval of Minutes -June 8, 2026
12. Approval of Minutes - Closed Session - June 8, 2026
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation on Kemp A. Michael Way
Brian DuPont
OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion of Downtown Park
Brian DuPont
NEW BUSINESS
1. City Manager Report
Jonathan Blanton
City of Mount Holly
City Council
Work Session
June 22, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Municipal Complex - Council Chamber
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CITY OF MOUNT HOLLY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:30 PM
1 | P a g e
Draft: 6/22/2026_TD
Approved: 7/13/2026
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. The following were present:
Mayor David Moore Jonathan Blanton, City Manager
Mayor Pro Tem Phyllis Harris Brian DuPont, Assistant City Manager
Councilman Ivory Craig Alexis Hines, Human Resources Director
Councilman Jeff Meadows Brian Reagan, Police Chief
Councilman William Brooks Greg Beal, Planning Director
Councilwoman Lauren Shoemaker Ryan Baker, Fire Chief
Councilman Kenneth Reeves Robert Stewart, Deputy Utilities Director
Marie M. Anders, City Attorney Eric Smallwood, Parks and Recreation
Director
Ashley Whetstine, Finance Director
Tara Douglas, City Clerk Matt Black, Economic Development Director
Jason Green, Public Works Director
INVOCATION
Mayor Moore led the Council, Staff, and attendees in prayer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Meadows led the Council, Staff, and attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.
SET THE AGENDA
Mayor Moore entertained a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion: Councilman Brooks made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Councilman
Meadows seconded the motion.
All Council members present and voting, voted in favor 6-0. (Motion Carried)
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Appointments to the Mount Holly Tourism Development Authority
2. Budget Amendment for revenues not budgeted in FY26
3. Approva
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Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Municipal Complex - Council Chambers, Mount Holly
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City of Mount Holly
City Council
Regular Meeting
June 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Municipal Complex - Council Chambers
400 East Central Avenue
Mount Holly, NC 28120
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION: Gavin Cerilli from Erskine College
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop #59
SET THE AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Proclamation for Aphasia Awareness Month
2. Amendment to Capital Project Ordinance for the Waste Water Treatment Plant
Decommissioning.
3. Amendment to Capital Project Ordinance for South Gateway Road Project
4. Amendment to Capital Project Ordinance for 911 Communication Center Upgrade
5. Call for a public hearing to consider an update to Section 153.049 of the Subdivision
Land Development Ordinance to develop standards for private streets. Case # TA-26-4.
6. Call for a public hearing to consider an update to Section 153.085 of the Subdivision
Land Development Ordinance to require fencing for BMPs. Case # TA-26-5.
7. Call for a public hearing to consider an update to Sections 5.11-C-3-h & 5-12-C-3-h of
the Zoning Ordinance to update the maximum height of fences in the LI & HI zoning
districts. Case # TA-26-6.
8. Call for a public hearing to consider rezoning Parcel # 123202 from R-8-MF to R-8-
SF. Case # R-26-3.
9. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes - May 18, 2026
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation Honoring Will Crist for His Service to the Planning Commission
Mayor Moore
2. Proclamation for Bonnie Beatty celebrating her 1
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CITY OF MOUNT HOLLY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 PM
1 | P a g e
Draft: 6/8/2026_TD
Approved: 6/22/2026
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The following were present:
Mayor David Moore Jonathan Blanton, City Manager
Mayor Pro Tem Phyllis Harris Brian DuPont, Assistant City Manager
Councilman Ivory Craig Alexis Hines, Human Resources Director
Councilman Jeff Meadows Brian Reagan, Police Chief
Councilman William Brooks Greg Beal, Planning Director
Councilwoman Lauren Shoemaker Ryan Baker, Fire Chief
Councilman Kenneth Reeves Robert Stewart, Deputy Utilities Director
Marie M. Anders, City Attorney Eric Smallwood, Parks and Recreation
Director
Tara Douglas, City Clerk Ashley Whetstine Finance Director
Matt Black, Economic Development Director
Jason Green, Public Works Director
INVOCATION
Gavin Cerilli led the Council, Staff, and attendees in prayer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop 59 led the Council, Staff, and attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.
SET THE AGENDA
Mayor Moore entertained a motion to set the agenda as presented.
Motion: Councilwoman Shoemaker made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
Councilman Brooks seconded the motion.
All Council members present and voting, voted in favor 6-0. (Motion Carried)
CITY OF MOUNT HOLLY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 PM
2 | P a g e
Draft: 6/8/2026_TD
Approved:
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Mon May 18, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
Municipal Complex - Council Chambers, Mount Holly
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City of Mount Holly
City Council
Work Session
May 18, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Municipal Complex - Council Chambers
400 East Central Avenue
Mount Holly, NC 28120
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
SET THE AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consideration and approval of Contract for GarlandBurks for FY 2026-2027
2. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes - May 11, 2026
PRESENTATIONS
1. Review and Consider Approval of the Tuck Park Mural Project
Paul Lowe
2. Discussion of the Proposed 2026/2027 Budget and Fee Schedule
Jonathan Blanton, Ashley Whetstine
OLD BUSINESS
1. Consideration of a petition for annexation, submitted by Alissa Grice and SJS of NC LLC,
for a 33.2105-acre tract of land, located at Parcel #’s 177847, 177844, 177594, 177846,
and 218371
Marie Anders
NEW BUSINESS
1. City Manager Report
Jonathan Blanton
ADJOURN
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CITY OF MOUNT HOLLY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:30 PM
1 | P a g e
Draft: 5/18/2026_TD
Approved: 6/8/2026
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. The following were present:
Mayor David Moore Jonathan Blanton, City Manager
Mayor Pro Tem Phyllis Harris Brian DuPont, Assistant City Manager
Councilman Ivory Craig Alexis Hines, Human Resources Director
Councilman Jeff Meadows Brian Reagan, Police Chief
Councilman William Brooks Greg Beal, Planning Director
Councilwoman Lauren Shoemaker Ryan Baker, Fire Chief
Councilman Kenneth Reeves Robert Stewart, Deputy Utilities Director
Marie M. Anders, City Attorney-*ABSENT Eric Smallwood, Parks and Recreation
Director
Ashley Whetstine, Finance Director
Tara Douglas, City Clerk Matt Black, Economic Development Director
Jason Green, Public Works Director
INVOCATION
Fire Chief Ryan Baker led the Council, Staff, and attendees in prayer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Harris led the Council, Staff, and attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.
SET THE AGENDA
Mayor Moore entertained a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion: Councilman Reeves made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Councilman
Meadows seconded the motion.
All Council members present and voting, voted in favor 6-0. (Motion Carried)
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consideration and approval of Contract for GarlandBurks for FY 2026-2027
2. Approval of City Council Meeting
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Mon May 11, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Municipal Complex - Council Chambers, Mount Holly
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City of Mount Holly
City Council
Regular Meeting
May 11, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Municipal Complex - Council Chambers
400 East Central Avenue
Mount Holly, NC 28120
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION: Reverend Jeff Nichols, Message of Love Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop #59
SET THE AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Call for a Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 Proposed Fiscal Year Budget and Fee
Schedule for the June 8, 2026, Council Meeting
2. Call for a public hearing to consider a rezoning of Tax Parcel #184436 from R-12 (Single
Family) to B-3 (General Business), Case R-26-2.
3. Approval to enforce the Water Restriction Violation Fees under the Mount Holly Water
Restriction Response Plan.
4. Reappoint Russell Hunt to serve an additional three-year term on the Planning
Commission expiring on May 11, 2029
5. Proclamation for National Public Works Week
6. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes- April 27, 2026
PRESENTATIONS
1. MHFD Vehicle Purchase/Leasing Option
Craig Spry
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public hearing to consider an amendment to Chapter 3 Section 3.21A, of the Zoning
Ordinance to update the setback requirements for dumpsters. Case # TA-26-1.
Brandon Livingston
2. Public hearing to consider an amendment to Section 153.056 to the Subdivision and
Land Development Ordinance to make updates to the regulations relating to open space,
and the provision of open space in the City. Case # TA-26-3.
Brandon Livingston
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CITY OF MOUNT HOLLY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 PM
1 | P a g e
Draft: 5/11/2026_TD
Approved: 5/18/2026
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The following were present:
Mayor David Moore Jonathan Blanton, City Manager
Mayor Pro Tem Phyllis Harris Brian DuPont, Assistant City Manager
Councilman Ivory Craig Alexis Hines, Human Resources Director
Councilman Jeff Meadows Brian Reagan, Police Chief
Councilman William Brooks Greg Beal, Planning Director
Councilwoman Lauren Shoemaker Ryan Baker, Fire Chief
Councilman Kenneth Reeves Robert Stewart, Deputy Utilities Director
Marie M. Anders, City Attorney Eric Smallwood, Parks and Recreation
Director
Tara Douglas, City Clerk Ashley Whetstine Finance Director
Matt Black, Economic Development Director
Jason Green, Public Works Director
INVOCATION
Reverend Jeff Nichols from Message of Love Church led the Council, Staff, and attendees in
prayer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop 59 led the Council, Staff, and attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.
SET THE AGENDA
Mayor Moore stated that closed session would be removed from the agenda.
Mayor Moore entertained a motion to set the agenda as amended.
Motion: Councilman Brooks made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Councilwoman
Shoemaker seconded the motion.
All Council members present and voting, voted in favor 6-0. (Motion Carried)
CITY OF MOUNT HOLLY
CITY COUNCIL MEET
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Mon Apr 27, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
Municipal Complex - Council Chambers, Mount Holly
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City of Mount Holly
City Council
Work Session
April 27, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Municipal Complex - Council Chambers
400 East Central Avenue
Mount Holly, NC 28120
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
SET THE AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Proclamation recognizing City Clerk Tara Douglas and Deputy City Clerk Shelly Stewart
for Municipal Clerks Week.
2. Proclamation for National Police Week
3. Call for a public hearing to consider an amendment to Chapter 3 Section 3.21A of the
Zoning Ordinance to update the setback requirements for dumpsters. Case # TA-26-1.
4. Call for a public hearing to consider an amendment to Section 153.056 to the Subdivision
and Land Development Ordinance to make updates to the regulations relating to open
space, and the provision of open space in the City. Case # TA-26-3.
5. Approval of Municipal Legal Services Contract with Stott, Hollowell, Windham & Stancil,
PLLC
6. Approval of a resolution of support for the City’s application to the IMD Multimodal
Planning Program grant program
7. Approve a Replacement Piece Associated with the Creative Spaces Initiative
8. Approval of the one-acre parcel land purchase from Caromont, for the future Pump
Station site.
9. Letter of Intent to utilize Contemporary Benefits Advisor as Insurance Broker
10. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes - April 13, 2026
11. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes — Closed Session - April 13, 2026
OLD BUSINESS
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CITY OF MOUNT HOLLY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:30 PM
1 | P a g e
Draft: 4/27/2026_TD
Approved: 5/11/2026
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. The following were present:
Mayor David Moore Jonathan Blanton, City Manager
Mayor Pro Tem Phyllis Harris Brian DuPont, Assistant City Manager
Councilman Ivory Craig Alexis Hines, Human Resources Director
Councilman Jeff Meadows Brian Reagan, Police Chief
Councilman William Brooks Greg Beal, Planning Director
Councilwoman Lauren Shoemaker Ryan Baker, Fire Chief
Councilman Kenneth Reeves Robert Stewart, Deputy Utilities Director
Marie M. Anders, City Attorney Eric Smallwood, Parks and Recreation
Director
Ashley Whetstine, Finance Director
Tara Douglas, City Clerk Matt Black, Economic Development Director
Jason Green, Public Works Director
INVOCATION
Councilman Reeves led the Council, Staff, and attendees in prayer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilwoman Shoemaker led the Council, Staff, and attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.
SET THE AGENDA
Mayor Moore stated that Closed Session will be removed from the agenda. Mayor Moore
entertained a motion to set the agenda as amended. Councilman Meadows requested that Consent
Agenda item #1 be moved to #1 under New Business.
Motion: Councilwoman Shoemaker made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Mayor
Pro Tem Harris seconded the motion.
All Council members present and voting, voted in
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