Mount Holly public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council convened for a special meeting to enter a closed session. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Approved the agenda
• Entered closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S 143-318.11 (a)(3 and 5)
• Returned to regular session

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including consent agenda items, a public hearing on downtown facade rules, and several contract approvals. Key decisions include a budget amendment for the South Gateway Connector Road design, a lease agreement for 410 East Central Avenue, and a bid for waterline improvements on Old Hickory Grove Road.

• Approval of budget amendment for South Gateway Connector Road design
• Approval of lease agreement with KC Peterson for 410 East Central Avenue
• Approval of bid for Old Hickory Grove Road Waterline Improvements
• Public hearing to amend Section 5.2 of the Downtown Mount Holly Manual for Development
• Resolution to close part of Alexander Street and Catawba Avenue, with public hearing set for January 10, 2022

The Mount Holly City Council approved a consent agenda covering the 2022 meeting schedule, a budget amendment for South Gateway Connector Road design, joining the National Opioids Settlement, and other routine items. It also approved an amendment to Section 5.2 of the Manual for Development in Downtown Mount Holly clarifying approved materials for a primary facade, and approved a lease agreement with Kasey Peterson for 410 East Central Avenue. A bid for Old Hickory Grove Road Waterline Improvements was removed from the agenda and postponed to a future meeting. After a closed session, the council called for a public hearing on a conditional rezoning plan for Mooreland Oaks Subdivision at the February 14, 2022 meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including 2022 meeting schedule, budget amendment for South Gateway Connector Road design, and National Opioids Settlement resolution (all in favor)
• Approved amendment to Section 5.2 of the Manual for Development in Downtown Mount Holly on approved primary facade materials (all in favor)
• Approved lease agreement with Kasey Peterson for 410 East Central Avenue (all in favor)
• Removed Old Hickory Grove Road Waterline Improvements bid from agenda; postponed to a future meeting
• Called for public hearing on conditional rezoning for Mooreland Oaks Subdivision at February 14, 2022 meeting (all in favor)
• Entered closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3, 5, 6) at 8:00 pm and returned to regular session at 9:14 pm
• Adjourned the December 13, 2021 meeting at 9:15 pm

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is meeting to handle routine business including consent agenda items, presentations, and a closed session. Key items include approving weed liens, calling public hearings for street closures and a downtown development manual amendment, and receiving the 2020-2021 audit presentation.

• Approval of liens for weeds and grass at 530A East Central Avenue, 509 1/2 West Henry Street, 105 Walnut Cove, 106 Adrian Circle
• Call for public hearing on street closures (Catawba and Alexander)
• Call for public hearing on amendment to Section 5.2.1 of Downtown Development Manual
• Presentation of 2020-2021 audit by Martin Starnes and Associates
• Closed session under N.C.G.S 143-318.11 (a) (3 and 5)

The City Council approved the purchase of a property on East Catawba Avenue and authorized the intent to lease space in the Municipal Complex. Council also approved two Eagle Scout projects and reviewed the 2020-2021 fiscal year audit.

• Approved purchase of 147 East Catawba Avenue for $300,000
• Approved Resolution #11082021A to advertise intent to lease space at 410 East Central Avenue
• Approved Eagle Scout project for 30 bird houses at Tuckasegee Park
• Approved Eagle Scout project for an archway at Mount Holly Mountain Bike Trail
• Approved liens for weeds and grass at four properties
• Approved Proclamation Celebrating Gaston County 175th Anniversary
• Called public hearings for street closures and Downtown Development Manual amendment

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request by Lehigh Holdings LLC for 7.88 acres at 300 Woodlawn Avenue and nearby parcels, changing from Light Industrial (L-1) to Conditional District Mixed Use. The council will also consider a bid for the Tuckasegee Storage Building and receive presentations, including an Eagle Scout project and an update on a commemorative motorcycle honoring Officer Tyler Herndon. The meeting includes consent agenda items, proclamations, and a closed session.

• Public hearing: rezoning 7.88 acres at 300 Woodlawn Ave, 402 Meller St, and Tax Parcel #123118 from L-1 to Conditional District Mixed Use
• Consideration and approval of bid for Tuckasegee Storage Building
• Proclamation recognizing October as Fire Prevention Month
• Proclamation recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Presentation of Eagle Scout Project for Canine Agility Course

The City Council approved a rezoning request for 7.88 acres of land to allow for mixed-use development. The Council also awarded a contract for a new storage building at Tuckasegee. Additionally, the city recognized several community awards and honorary presentations.

• Approved rezoning of 7.88-acre tracts at 300 Woodlawn Avenue and 402 Meller Street from Light Industrial (L-1) to Conditional District Mixed Use
• Approved $335,685 bid from Custom Building Systems for the Tuckasegee storage building including a white roof alternate
• Approved proclamations for Fire Prevention Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Approved September 27, 2021 Council Work Session minutes with one amendment

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is holding a work session to discuss the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act spending plan and proposed revisions to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with an appointment and minutes approval, followed by a closed session.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act spending plan
• Consideration of revisions to Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance
• Appointment of Jeff High to Planning Commission
• Approval of minutes from September 13, 2021 meeting
• Closed session under N.C.G.S 143-318.11 (a) (3 and 5)

City Council approved the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for several city and utility projects. The Council also approved proposed revisions to the Subdivision and Land Unified Development Ordinance.

• Approved ARPA funding for Montcross Emerge Program, Automated Collections Kiosk, water meter asset management, and Old Hickory Grove Road Water Line Extension
• Approved proposed revisions to the Subdivision and Land Unified Development Ordinance
• Appointed Jeff High to the Planning Commission
• Approved September 13, 2021 Council Meeting Minutes

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is meeting to consider consent agenda items, hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for a 315-unit apartment complex, and discuss ordinance revisions and special events. The meeting includes a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Public hearing on Penler LLC rezoning of 32.389 acres at 55 Caldwell Drive from B-3 General Business to Conditional District for 315 apartments and a restaurant
• Public hearing on Lehigh Holdings LLC rezoning of 7.88 acres at 300 Woodlawn Avenue, 402 Meller Street, and Tax Parcel #123118 from Light Industrial to Conditional District Mixed Use
• Budget amendment to fund MHPD Memorial Plaza Sculptures
• Bid waivers for a 900 ECO Combination Truck (Utilities) and a Refuse Collection Truck (Streets and Solid Waste)
• Revisions to Sewer Use Ordinance and Fats, Oils and Greases Ordinance

The Mount Holly City Council approved a rezoning request for a 315-unit apartment complex and commercial restaurant at 55 Caldwell Drive. The Council also passed revisions to the city's Sewer Use and Fats, Oils, and Greases (FOG) ordinances. Additionally, the Mayor disbanded the Special Events Committee, transferring concert planning responsibilities to city staff.

• Approved rezoning for 315-unit development at 55 Caldwell Drive
• Approved revisions to Sewer Use Ordinance
• Approved revisions to Fats, Oils and Greases (FOG) ordinance
• Approved consent agenda including various contracts and appointments
• Disbanded Special Events Committee

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is holding a work session with presentations on the Montcross Emerge program, the Mount Holly Paddling Park, the lien foreclosure process, a GIS long-range plan, and an art program priority update. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for approving minutes and a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Presentation on Montcross Emerge by Marc Jordan
• Presentation on Mount Holly Paddling Park by Tom Bailey
• Discussion of lien foreclosure process by Brian DuPont
• Presentation of GIS Long Range Plan by Michael Godwin
• Art Program Priority Update by Greg Beal

The Mount Holly City Council voted to cancel upcoming public hearings regarding the annexation and rezoning of Green Meadows. Additionally, the Council approved a new lien foreclosure process for collecting outstanding nuisance debts, which now includes a surplus property clause.

• Approved agenda as amended (7-0)
• Approved August 9, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved lien foreclosure process with surplus property clause (7-0)
• Rescinded call for Green Meadows annexation public hearing (7-0)
• Rescinded call for Green Meadows rezoning public hearing (7-0)
• Entered closed session (7-0)
• Exited closed session (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will hold public hearings regarding a greenway name and a rezoning request for a 2.06-acre parcel. The meeting also includes budget amendments for police equipment and software, and the consideration of a driveway agreement for the Parks Plan.

• Public hearing on rezoning 2.06 acres at 725 Elm Street
• Public hearing on the naming of the greenway
• Budget amendments for Planning/GIS software and police equipment
• Lien approvals for 807 Noles Drive, 115 Globe Street, and 329 North Lee Street
• Morton Joint Driveway Agreement regarding the Parks Plan

The Mount Holly City Council approved the naming of the city's greenway system as the Mount Holly River Hawk Greenway, including specific names for three trail segments. Council also approved a rezoning request for a 2.06-acre parcel at 725 Elm Street and authorized several budget amendments and property liens.

• Approved naming greenway system 'Mount Holly River Hawk Greenway' (unanimous)
• Rezoned 725 Elm Street to Conditional District Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for GIS software and police equipment (unanimous)
• Approved property liens for 807 Noles Drive and 115 Globe Street (unanimous)
• Approved demolition lien for 329 North Lee Street (unanimous)
• Appointed Ineke Wilson to the Tourism Development Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Morton Joint Driveway Agreement (unanimous)

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will hold public hearings and consider several items, including a $13.5 million parks and recreation bond, a special referendum, and multiple rezoning requests. The agenda also includes consent items such as budget amendments, liens for weeds and grass, and approval of a capital project ordinance for ARP funds. Several public hearings are scheduled for rezoning requests and an annexation question.

• Public hearing and consideration of $13,555,000 General Obligation Parks and Recreation Bonds
• Rezoning request by Emberglow Mount Holly LLC for 33.289 acres at 55 Caldwell Drive from B-3 to Conditional District Multifamily
• Rezoning request by Faison-Green Meadows LLC for 157 acres at 957 Kelly Road from Gaston County R-1 to Conditional District Single Family
• Public hearing on annexation of Gaston County Parcel ID 210776 (Green Meadows)
• Consideration of conveyance of 725 Elm Street (former Public Works Building)

The Mount Holly City Council adopted a bond order authorizing up to $13,555,000 in General Obligation Parks and Recreation Bonds and set a special bond referendum for November 2, 2021, where voters will decide whether to approve the debt and the tax to pay it. The council also approved conveying the former Public Works Building at 725 Elm Street under NCGS 158-7.1, with a stated purchase price of $200,000. It approved a $270,575.19 contract with Carolina Bronze Statues for bronze statues at the MHPD Memorial Plaza and named JD Goodrum Company, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Memorial Plaza project. Public hearings were called for September on a 157-acre rezoning at 957 Kelly Road and annexation of the same parcel (Green Meadows).

• Adopted bond order authorizing up to $13,555,000 in General Obligation Parks and Recreation Bonds (unanimous)
• Set special bond referendum for November 2, 2021 on the parks and recreation bonds (unanimous)
• Approved conveyance of 725 Elm Street (former Public Works Building) under NCGS 158-7.1; purchase price stated as $200,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Carolina Bronze Statues proposal for MHPD Memorial Plaza bronze statues, $270,575.19 (unanimous)
• Approved JD Goodrum Company, Inc. as lowest responsive and responsible bidder for MHPD Memorial Plaza project, with budget amendment allocating fund balance to the Special Project Fund (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including ABC budget amendment, weed and grass liens at 102 Maple Drive, 209 Howard Street, 211 Howard Street, ARP capital project ordinance, and River Park Phase 7 final plat contingent on subdivision agreement, financial guarantee, and greenway completion (unanimous)
• Called public hearing for September on Faison-Green Meadows LLC rezoning of 157 acres at 957 Kelly Road, Tax Parcel #210776, from Gaston County R-1 to Conditional District Single Family (unanimous)
• Called public hearing for September on annexation question for Gaston County Parcel ID 210776 (Green Meadows) (unanimous)

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a proposed development agreement for the sale of 725 Elm St. for redevelopment, a zoning text amendment to prohibit gas stations and convenience stores in the South Gateway Overlay District, and a recommendation for an artist for a statue. They will also receive a presentation on the Parks Bond Communication Plan and consider routine consent agenda items.

• Discussion of development agreement and sales contract for 725 Elm St. redevelopment, with public hearing to be called
• Text amendment to prohibit service stations and convenience stores in South Gateway Overlay District
• Consideration of artist selection recommendation from MHPD Statue Committee
• Presentation of Parks Bond Communication Plan
• Approval of end-of-year budget amendments

The Mount Holly City Council voted to call a public hearing on conveying 725 Elm St. for redevelopment under NCGS 158-7.1, with Olde Mecklenburg Brewery offering $200,000 cash at closing and $10,000 in earnest money. The council denied OMB's request that the City share the cost of a $30,000 performance bond. The council also approved a zoning text amendment prohibiting gas stations and convenience stores in the South Gateway Overlay District, and approved the consent agenda including end-of-year budget amendments, a stormwater program resolution, and June 14 minutes.

• Approved calling a public hearing on conveyance of 725 Elm St. for redevelopment (all in favor)
• Denied OMB's request for City cost share of $30,000 performance bond (all in favor)
• Approved text amendment prohibiting service stations and convenience stores in South Gateway Overlay District (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda: end-of-year budget amendments, NPDES MS4 stormwater resolution, June 14 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved June 28, 2021 work session agenda as presented (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:16 p.m. (all in favor)

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will hold public hearings and consider approving the 2021-2022 budget and fee schedule, as well as a $13,555,000 general obligation bond for parks and recreation. The consent agenda includes several resolutions and agreements, including federal funds under the American Rescue Plan Act and a revised interlocal agreement with Gaston County. The meeting also includes public hearings on zoning text amendments and a closed session.

• Public hearing and consideration of 2021-2022 proposed budget and fee schedule
• Bond order for $13,555,000 General Obligation Parks and Recreation Bonds
• Text amendment to prohibit service stations and convenience stores in South Gateway Overlay District
• Text amendment to add fence maintenance standards to zoning ordinance
• Resolution for receiving federal funds under American Rescue Plan Act

The Mount Holly City Council approved the 2021-2022 proposed fiscal year budget and fee schedule (Resolution #06142021A) and approved a bond order authorizing up to $13,555,000 in General Obligation Parks and Recreation Bonds, which will take effect only if approved by voters at a referendum scheduled for November 2, 2021. Council also set a public hearing on the bond order for July 12, 2021. A public hearing on a zoning text amendment to prohibit service stations and convenience stores in the South Gateway Overlay District was held, with one resident speaking in opposition; council reached consensus to get more feedback from staff and bring the item back for discussion at a work session.

• Approved 2021-2022 Proposed Fiscal Year Budget and Fee Schedule (Resolution #06142021A) (unanimous)
• Approved bond order authorizing up to $13,555,000 General Obligation Parks and Recreation Bonds, effective only if approved by voters at a November 2, 2021 referendum (unanimous)
• Approved resolution setting a public hearing on the bond order for July 12, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including a resolution to receive federal funds under the American Rescue Plan Act and the Kendrick Farms Phase 4 final plat (unanimous)
• Approved text amendment to Section 3.10 Fences and Walls adding fence maintenance standards (unanimous)
• Approved Eagle Scout project to place 10 duck houses and 10 bird houses in Tuckaseege Park (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on text amendment to prohibit service stations and convenience stores in the South Gateway Overlay District; no vote taken, consensus to seek more staff feedback and discuss at a work session
• Held public hearing on the proposed FY21-22 budget and fee schedule; no one signed up to speak

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed budget and fee schedule for the 2021-2022 period. Discussions include an HR salary study, health insurance, Powell Bill funds, and an update on the Strategic Visioning Plan.

• Discussion of 2021-2022 Proposed Budget and Fee Schedule
• Discussion of HR Salary Study
• Discussion of Health Insurance
• Discussion of Powell Bill Funds
• Update on the Strategic Visioning Plan

Mount Holly City Council held a work session on May 24, 2021, with most items discussed rather than decided. The council approved the agenda and consent agenda, then received presentations on the proposed 2021-2022 budget, an HR salary study, health insurance, Powell Bill road funds, and the strategic visioning plan. After a closed session, the council voted unanimously to accept a $330,000 offer for property at the intersection of Highway 273 and Beatty Road and to move forward with the upset bid process.

• Approved the May 24, 2021 work session agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: appointment of council liaison to GBA Subcommittee BOOMA and minutes from May 10, 2021 council meeting (unanimous)
• Entered closed session at 7:57 pm under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3 and 5) (unanimous)
• Exited closed session and returned to regular session at 8:34 pm (unanimous)
• Accepted $330,000 offer for property at the intersection of Highway 273 and Beatty Road and directed moving forward with the upset bid process (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:36 pm (unanimous)

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will consider the 2021-2022 proposed fiscal year budget and fee schedule. The meeting includes calls for public hearings regarding zoning ordinance amendments and a contract award for the South Gateway Area Pump Station and Force Main project.

• Public hearing on 2021-2022 Proposed Fiscal Year Budget and Fee Schedule
• Contract award to Two Brothers Utilities, LLC for South Gateway Area Pump Station project
• Zoning text amendment to prohibit service stations in the South Gateway Overlay District
• Zoning text amendment regarding fence maintenance standards
• Approval of Bond Council Contract with Parker Poe

Council approved a contract for the South Gateway Area Pump Station and Force Main Project and adopted state-mandated land use updates. A proposed joint access road agreement with Jacob and Nicole Morton was tabled for further discussion.

• Awarded South Gateway Area Pump Station and Force Main Project to Two Brothers Utilities, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution of Award 051021A for Two Brothers Utilities, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved text amendments for NC GS 160D updates to Land Use Regulations (Unanimous)
• Approved 2020-2021 Audit Contract (Unanimous)
• Approved Bond Council Contract with Parker Poe (Unanimous)
• Approved Bond Advisor Contract with First Tryon (Unanimous)
• Approved Regional Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement (Unanimous)
• Tabled Joint Access Road Agreement with Jacob and Nicole Morton

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to receive updates on the Gaston GO and financial status. The session includes a presentation of the 2020 Mount Holly Police Department Annual Report and a discussion regarding GO Bond Resolution language for Parks & Recreation.

• Presentation of the Mount Holly Police Department 2020 Annual Report
• Discussion of GO Bond Resolution language for Parks & Recreation
• Resolution in opposition to HB401/SB349 Increasing Housing Opportunities
• Update on 2021 Downtown Summer Events
• Interdepartmental Budget Line Re-appropriation

The City Council approved the agenda and consent agenda, which included a resolution opposing HB401/SB349. Council discussed the GO Bond resolution for parks and recreation, reaching a consensus to remove certain design and property acquisition fees before the May 10th meeting. Additionally, Council reached a consensus to cancel May downtown events, move forward with the RFP process for 725 Elm, and entered a brief closed session.

• Approved agenda as amended (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution in opposition to HB401/SB349 and past meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Consensus to remove design and property acquisition fees from GO Bond referendum amount for May 10th meeting
• Consensus to cancel May downtown events
• Consensus to allow staff to move forward with proposals for 725 Elm
• Entered closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S 143-318.11 (a)(3, 5 and 6) (all in favor)
• Returned to open session (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:46 pm (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting resolutions for cell tower leases on the Highway 27 water tank. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding zoning changes for detached kitchen containers and downtown development manuals.

• Adoption of cell tower leases for AT&T, T-Mobile, and Nextel-Sprint
• Public hearing for text amendment to allow detached kitchen containers in the B-1 district
• Public hearing for text amendment to Section 5.3 Site Elements for Accessory Buildings
• Consideration of Arts on the Greenway Building and Site Improvement Grant application
• Discussion regarding legal action for 703 Tuckaseege Road

Council approved text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Downtown Development Manual to allow detached kitchen containers in the B-1 district. The board also authorized a grant application for Arts on the Greenway and initiated a compliance process for a setback violation.

• Adopted Cell Tower Lease Agreement for Highway 27 Water Tower
• Approved March 22, 2021 Council Work Session minutes
• Approved text amendment to Article 7, Note 25 to allow detached kitchen containers in B-1 district
• Approved text amendment to Section 5.3 of the Manual for Development in Downtown
• Approved grant application process for Arts on the Greenway Building and Site Improvement
• Directed City Attorney to send 120-day violation letter to owner of 703 Tuckaseege Road

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2040 Gaston County Vision Plan and a potential Parks and Recreation Bond Referendum. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding economic development property at 725 Elm Street.

• Public hearing on disposition of property at 725 Elm Street
• Budget amendment for MHPD Memorial Plaza design
• In Rem Demolition Ordinance for 329 North Lee Street
• Discussion of Parks and Recreation Maintenance Building
• Discussion of intersection improvements with CaroMont

Mount Holly's City Council approved a consent agenda covering a police memorial plaza design budget amendment, an in-rem demolition ordinance for 329 North Lee Street, and the March 8, 2021 minutes. Council also approved a resolution (Resolution #032221A) on disposition of economic development property at 725 Elm Street after a public hearing with no speakers. In a parks discussion, council voted to acquire property for all phases of Veterans Park, build Phase 1, acquire land for Fites Creek Crossing, build the Fites Creek and Dutchman's Creek bridges, and proceed with a Park Bond Referendum with intent to reimburse funds from bond money if it passes. Council also entered closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3, 5 and 6) and returned to open session; no decisions from that session were recorded.

• Approved agenda as presented (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda: budget amendment for MHPD Memorial Plaza design, in-rem demolition ordinance for 329 North Lee Street, and March 8, 2021 minutes (all in favor)
• Opened and closed public hearing on 725 Elm Street economic development property; no one signed up to speak (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution #032221A on disposition of economic development property at 725 Elm Street (all in favor)
• Directed staff to acquire property for all phases of Veterans Park and build Phase 1 (all present in favor)
• Directed staff to acquire property for Fites Creek Crossing and build Fites Creek and Dutchman's Creek bridges (all present in favor)
• Moved forward with Park Bond Referendum with intent to reimburse funds with bond money after passage (all present in favor)
• Entered closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3, 5 and 6) at 7:38 pm and returned to open session at 8:15 pm (all present in favor)

City Council

The City Council will consider the design and naming of a police memorial and discuss potential uses for the property at 725 Elm Street. The meeting also includes calls for public hearings regarding several zoning text amendments and a request for traffic devices at Kendrick Farms.

• Demolition low bid for 219 E Catawba Ave
• Text amendment for detached kitchen containers in B-1 district
• Public hearing for traffic controlling devices at Kendrick Farms
• Design and naming of the Mount Holly Police Memorial
• Discussion of property at 725 Elm Street

The Mount Holly City Council approved the design and the name 'The MHPD Memorial Plaza' for the police memorial, with a project cost presented as approximately $750,000. Council also approved a four-way stop at Farm Springs Drive and Zander Woods Court in Kendrick Farms, approved the Art Advisory Committee membership, and approved a consent agenda that included an audit contract, demolition bid at 219 E Catawba Ave, an NCDOT right of way contract, and Planning Commission chair and vice-chair appointments. Council voted to hold a public hearing on March 22, 2021 on holding 725 Elm Street for disposition as economic development property, and directed staff to take Greenway naming to the Recreation Commission.

• Approved police memorial design (all in favor)
• Approved memorial name 'The MHPD Memorial Plaza' (all in favor)
• Approved four-way stop at Farm Springs Drive and Zander Woods Court, Kendrick Farms (all in favor)
• Approved Art Advisory Committee membership (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda, including audit contract, demolition bid at 219 E Catawba Ave, NCDOT right of way contract, and Planning Commission chair/vice-chair appointments (all in favor)
• Approved public hearing for March 22, 2021 on holding 725 Elm St. for economic development disposition (all in favor)
• Directed staff to take Greenway naming to the Recreation Commission for input

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a retreat to discuss fiscal year 2021-22 budget goals and forecasting. The agenda includes discussions on park bond projects, real estate options, and various municipal project updates.

• FY 21-22 budget goals and forecasting
• Veterans Park property purchase strategy and financing
• Glendale (Ransom Hunter) review
• Leasing vacant space at the Municipal Complex
• Forcemain to Charlotte Water and Caldwell to YMCA connector road updates

At its February 26, 2021 retreat, the Mount Holly City Council discussed priorities for the coming year, including moving forward with a park bond referendum and Phase 1 of the park bond project, and supporting an arts program with $50,000 proposed in the next fiscal year budget. The council approved a resolution of tentative award for the low bid for the South Gateway Area Pump Station and Force Main, and separately voted to list the city-owned Holiday Inn Express property with a broker at $330,000. Most other items were directions to staff or items sent back to committee, not final decisions. The meeting adjourned at 4:11 PM.

• Approved Resolution of Tentative Award for low bid for South Gateway Area Pump Station and Force Main (unanimous)
• Approved listing city-owned Holiday Inn Express property with broker at $330,000 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to move forward with park bond referendum and Phase 1 of park bond project
• Directed staff to establish an Arts Advisory Committee and bring it before Council on March 8
• Directed staff to develop an internal fund balance policy not dipping below 25%
• Directed staff to start complete overhaul of CIP for 22/23 budget cycle
• Directed attorney to move forward with Option B for Connector Road (Caldwell to YMCA)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:11 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider mid-year financial options and an amendment to the Charlotte Water Agreement. The meeting also includes a discussion comparing the costs of in-house mowing versus contract mowing.

• Budget amendment to use State Drug Tax funds for Police Department items
• Resolution authorizing construction of a cell tower corral for the Highway 27 Water Tower
• Postponement of the Highway 27 Water Tower cell tower lease agreement adoption
• Amendment to the Charlotte Water Agreement
• Presentation of two donated Kevlar vests for canine units

The Mount Holly City Council approved an amendment to the Charlotte Water interlocal agreement (Resolution #02082021A), capping the city's share of updated construction costs at $16,133,600, within an $18,850,000 borrowing approval from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. The council also authorized the Finance Director to replenish the Fund Balance and approved $1,000 bonuses for each city employee. The consent agenda was approved as presented, including a budget amendment using State Drug Tax funds for police purchases and postponing the Highway 27 water tower cell tower lease adoption to April 12, 2021.

• Approved amendment to Charlotte Water interlocal agreement, capping Mount Holly's share at $16,133,600 (Resolution #02082021A) (unanimous)
• Authorized Finance Director to replenish the Fund Balance as stated in provided information (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 bonus for each city employee (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment using State Drug Tax funds for police unbudgeted items, Parks and Recreation Commission appointments, postponing cell tower lease adoption to April 12, 2021, resolution authorizing cell tower corral construction, and January 25, 2021 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 pm (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review a mid-year financial review and several consent agenda items. Key discussions include a FEMA grant application for fire department air packs and an update on the Friends of the Greenway System.

• Budget amendment to transfer NC state drug excise tax funds to the Police Department
• Purchase of property located at 137 East Catawba
• Belmont/Mount Holly Water Interconnect Agreement
• Annexation Agreement and Annexation Ordinance for Riverbend
• FEMA Assistance to Firefighter Grant Application for new air packs

The Mount Holly City Council approved a consent agenda that included a budget amendment, a water interconnect agreement with Belmont, an annexation agreement and ordinance for Leacroft, an exemption from state hiring statutes for the Police Memorial design, and minutes from ten past meetings. Council also approved applying for a FEMA Assistance to Firefighter grant to replace fire department air packs, with a 5% city match if awarded. Council directed staff to bring back options for a one-time employee bonus at the next meeting and to review greenway map and trail marking options. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment, Belmont/Mount Holly Water Interconnect Agreement, Leacroft annexation agreement and ordinance (Resolution #01252021A), Mini-Brooks Act exemption for Police Memorial design, and minutes from ten meetings (unanimous)
• Approved FEMA Assistance to Firefighter Grant application for replacement air packs (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring back options for a one-time employee bonus at next council meeting
• Directed staff to review greenway map and trail marking system options

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the annexation of Gaston County Parcel ID: 304155 (Riverbend). The council will also consider a low bid for a mowing contract and discuss property located at 219 East Catawba Avenue.

• Public hearing on annexation of Gaston County Parcel ID: 304155 (Riverbend)
• Consideration of low bid for mowing contract
• Discussion of property at 219 East Catawba Avenue
• Approval of plat for Phase 2 of Beatty Woods
• Retirement resolution for Sergeant Todd Calhoun

Mount Holly City Council approved several items on January 11, 2021, including naming a five-mile stretch of Highway 273 the Officer Tyler A. Herndon Memorial Highway, directing staff to get demolition quotes for 219 East Catawba Avenue, awarding a mowing contract to Adams Landscape Group, and approving sewer service for an outside customer at 00 Brook Crossing Drive. After a closed session, the council voted to purchase the property at 137 E. Catawba Avenue for $150,000. A public hearing on annexation of Gaston County Parcel ID 304155 (Riverbend) was held with no speakers, but no action could be taken because Mayor Pro Tem Lauren Shoemaker participated remotely, requiring a 24-hour comment period.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: Beatty Woods Phase 2 plat, minimum commercial maintenance code investigation at 700 Tuckaseege Road, and Planning Commission appointments (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on annexation of Gaston County Parcel ID 304155 (Riverbend); no action taken due to remote participation 24-hour comment requirement
• Named five-mile section of Highway 273 from southern city limits near I-85 to Morningside Drive the Officer Tyler A. Herndon Memorial Highway (unanimous)
• Directed staff to obtain demolition quotes for property at 219 East Catawba Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Adams Landscape Group for mowing contract (unanimous)
• Approved sewer utilities as outside customer to 00 Brook Crossing Drive, Gaston Tax Parcel ID#221429 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of property at 137 E. Catawba Avenue for $150,000 (unanimous)