Mount Holly public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with budget amendments for property acquisitions and fire department laptops, plus appointments and resolutions. They will also hold public hearings on proposed text amendments to the Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance regarding grading permit reviews and trail system emergency response requirements.

• Budget amendment for property acquisition at 143 East Catawba Avenue (Allocco)
• Budget amendment for property acquisition of Parcel ID# 123838 (Louie M. Dean and George B. Moser)
• Approval of liens for weeds and grass at 507 West Henry Street
• Call for public hearing on text amendment to Section 3.21 (grading permit reviews)
• Call for public hearing on text amendment to Section 3.12 (trail system emergency response)

The Mount Holly City Council approved the consent agenda, which included budget amendments for property acquisitions and Fire Department laptops, liens for weeds and grass, the 2023 meeting schedule, a lease amendment, and appointments to the Planning Commission and TDA. The council also held a closed session for personnel and legal matters. No public comment was made.

• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments for property acquisitions and Fire Department laptops (unanimous)
• Approved liens for weeds and grass at 507 West Henry Street (consent agenda)
• Approved 2023 Council Meeting Schedule (consent agenda)
• Approved 2nd Amendment to Lease Agreement with Dr. Katherine Petersen (consent agenda)
• Approved L&E Properties contract for residential property management (consent agenda)
• Approved reappointment of Myles Biggerstaff and Will Crist to Planning Commission (consent agenda)
• Approved TDA appointments (consent agenda)
• Entered closed session under N.C.G.S 143-318.11 (a) (3,4,5) (unanimous)

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will meet to approve a budget amendment for police vehicle replacement and other items, honor three local residents for milestone birthdays, and discuss ARPA fund distribution. The council will also consider a facility condition assessment for the Old City Hall and approve year 2 art projects.

• Approval of budget amendment for police vehicle replacement and state drug tax
• Approval of liens for weeds and grass at 102 Maple Drive and 219 Walnut Avenue
• Approval of municipal services legal contract with Michael, Elting and Anders, PLLC
• Consideration of Old City Hall facility condition assessment
• Approval of PAAC recommendation for year 2 art projects

The Mount Holly City Council approved a $900,000 purchase agreement for the property at 143 East Catawba Avenue, following a closed session. They also approved a consent agenda including a budget amendment, liens for weeds and grass, a legal services contract, and a resolution for the Powell Bill Project. In old business, the council voted to move forward with the connector road project using $3M in unassigned ARPA funds. New business included approving Creech and Associates for the Old City Hall facility assessment, PAAC's Year 2 art projects, and the final mural design for the Traust Brewing Building.

• Approved $900,000 purchase agreement for 143 E Catawba Ave (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with direction to add end date to legal services contract (unanimous)
• Approved $3M ARPA funds for connector road project (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Creech and Associates for Old City Hall assessment (unanimous)
• Approved PAAC Year 2 art projects including crosswalks and signal box wraps (unanimous)
• Approved final mural design for Traust Brewing Building at 128 S Main St (unanimous)

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including the fiscal year 2021/2022 audit, distribution of ARPA funds, and a follow-up on 147 East Catawba Avenue. A public hearing will be held for Powell Bill financing. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with a budget amendment and a Veteran's Day proclamation, and ends with a closed session.

• Budget amendment for Mountain Island Road Parking Area and Tourism Development Authority
• Public hearing for Powell Bill financing
• Presentation of FY 2021/2022 audit
• Presentation of ARPA fund distribution
• Discussion of 147 East Catawba Avenue

The City Council approved installment financing through Pinnacle Bank for the Powell Bill Project. Council also authorized the auction of a house at 147 East Catawba Avenue and hired a lobbying firm. The 2021/2022 audit was presented, showing a total fund balance of $20,164,174.

• Approved $8,290,510 installment financing with Pinnacle Bank at 3.60% for Powell Bill Project
• Approved auction of house at 147 East Catawba Avenue to be moved at buyer's expense
• Approved contract with Haggar Solution for lobbying services at $1,800 per month
• Approved budget amendments for Tourism Development Authority and Mountain Island Road Parking Area
• Approved Veteran’s Day Proclamation
• Approved October 10, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a rezoning of a city-owned 1.06-acre tract at 14 Caldwell Drive from RA Residential Agriculture to B-3 General Business, a text amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding Watershed Density Averaging Credits, and a public hearing on traffic control devices at East Catawba and Lowe Street. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, liens for weeds and grass on specific properties, and proclamations. The meeting also includes presentations, public comment, and a closed session.

• Rezoning 1.06-acre city-owned tract at 14 Caldwell Drive (Parcel ID #184762) from RA to B-3 General Business
• Text amendment to Article 12 of Zoning Ordinance for Watershed Density Averaging Credits
• Public hearing on traffic control devices at East Catawba and Lowe Street
• Budget amendment for Merit Program Consultant
• Liens for weeds and grass at 433 Meller St, 207 Mauney St, 115 Globe St, 202 Howard St

The City Council approved the rezoning of a city-owned tract at 14 Caldwell Drive and a zoning ordinance text amendment regarding watershed density averaging credits. Council also approved the installation of no-parking signs at East Catawba and Lowe Street and repurposed $85,000 for a facilities assessment at 131 North Main.

• Approved rezoning of 1.06-acre tract at 14 Caldwell Drive from RA to B-3 (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning ordinance text amendment for Watershed Density Averaging Credits (Unanimous)
• Approved traffic control devices/no-parking signs at East Catawba and Lowe Street (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $85,000 from architectural to facilities assessment for 131 North Main (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for Merit Program Consultant (Unanimous)
• Approved liens for weeds and grass at 433 Meller, 207 Mauney, 115 Globe, and 202 Howard Streets (Unanimous)
• Approved call for public hearing on Powell Bill Project financing (Unanimous)
• Tabled decision on relocation of 147 E. Catawba Avenue for further discussion

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is holding its regular monthly work session. They will consider a consent agenda that includes approving a stormwater services MOU, calling public hearings for a rezoning at 14 Caldwell Drive and a zoning text amendment, and approving prior meeting minutes. The main discussion is a joint meeting with the Mount Holly Historical Society and the Save the Museum Group, where each will present on the museum's future. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes, followed by a closed session.

• Approval of MOU for Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas
• Call for public hearing to rezone 1.06-acre city-owned tract at 14 Caldwell Drive from RA to B-3 South Gateway Overlay
• Call for public hearing on zoning text amendment to Article 12 for Watershed Density Averaging Credits
• Joint meeting with Historical Society and Save the Museum Group on museum
• Closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3 and 5)

The Mount Holly City Council held a joint meeting with the Mount Holly Historical Society and the Save the Museum Group to discuss the proposed relocation of the museum. City staff, historical society representatives, and numerous residents spoke during public comment, with widespread opposition expressed regarding the move away from Main Street. No formal decision was made regarding the relocation during the meeting.

• Approved the agenda as presented (all in favor)
• Approved the consent agenda including proclamations, stormwater MOU, public hearing calls, and minutes (all in favor)
• Entered and returned from closed session under N.C.G.S 143-318.11 (a) (3 and 5) with no action taken
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:16 pm (all in favor)

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will meet on September 12, 2022, to decide on several key items, including amending the Watershed Overlay District zoning ordinance, accepting a $216,328 state grant for 911 services, and approving the purchase of a new ladder truck. The council will also consider a pedestrian bridge design and declare surplus property.

• Amend Section 5.15 Watershed Overlay District zoning ordinance for density averaging credits
• Accept $216,328 grant from North Carolina 911 Board
• Approve purchase of a new ladder truck and financing options
• Select firm for Dutchmans Creek Pedestrian Bridge Final Design
• Approve liens for weeds and grass at 202 Rick Street, 224 Adrian Street, and 102 Maple Drive

The City Council approved the purchase of a new Pierce ladder truck and a property acquisition on East Catawba Avenue. The council also amended the zoning ordinance regarding watershed density credits and selected a design firm for a pedestrian bridge.

• Approved purchase of Pierce ladder truck for $1,629,998 using financing Option 2
• Approved $850,000 offer contract for property at 143 East Catawba Avenue
• Approved amendment to Section 5.15 Watershed Overlay District for density averaging credits
• Selected Kisinger Campo and Associates for Dutchman’s Creek Pedestrian Bridge final design
• Accepted $216,328 grant from the State of North Carolina 911 Board
• Approved liens for weeds and grass at 202 Rick Street, 224 Adrian Street, and 102 Maple Drive
• Authorized Finance Officer to seek LGC approval for Powell Bill Project financing
• Approved resolution declaring surplus property

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is holding a work session to receive updates on the allocation of ARPA funds, the Belmont-Mount Holly Road sidewalk project, and the closing of Mountain Island Park. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with a budget amendment and approval of prior meeting minutes, followed by a closed session.

• Budget amendment for South Gateway Connector Road
• Budget amendment for First Responders Night at Gastonia Honey Hunters commemorating 9/11
• Approval of minutes from August 8, 2022 Council Meeting
• Update on ARPA Funds
• Update on Belmont-Mount Holly Road Sidewalk Project

City Council approved a consent agenda including budget amendments for the South Gateway Connector Road and First Responders Night. Staff provided updates on ARPA funding, a sidewalk project, and the upcoming closure of the Mountain Island Park access point.

• Approved budget amendment for South Gateway Connector Road (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for First Responders Night at Gastonia Honey Hunters (Unanimous)
• Approved August 8, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review rezoning and annexation petitions for industrial land on West Catawba Avenue. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding bottle shop operations in the B-1 Central Business District and a swearing-in ceremony for Police Chief Brian K. Reagan.

• Rezoning and annexation for Dust Stop Filtration, LLC at 1214 W. Catawba Avenue
• Rezoning and annexation for CATARHYNE, LLC at 1212 W. Catawba Avenue
• Public hearing for bottle shop text amendments in the B-1 Central Business District
• Low bidder consideration for Sandy Ford Road Water Line Loop Project
• Budget amendment for the purchase of 131 East Catawba Avenue

Council approved a $273,870 water line loop project and two industrial rezoning and annexation requests on W. Catawba Avenue. A text amendment was also passed allowing bottle shops in the B-1 Central Business District to operate as private establishments.

• Approved $273,870 low bid from Buckeye Bridge LLC for Sandy Ford Road Water Line Loop Project
• Approved rezoning and annexation of 7-acre tract at 1214 W. Catawba Avenue for Dust Stop Filtration, LLC
• Approved rezoning and annexation of 4.94-acre tract at 1212 W. Catawba Avenue for CATARHYNE, LLC
• Approved text amendment allowing bottle shops to operate as private establishments in B-1 Central Business District
• Approved budget amendment for purchase of 131 East Catawba Avenue
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with NCLM for health insurance risk sharing
• Re-appointed Gary Neely to the ABC Board
• Approved amendment to lease agreement with Dr. Katherine Peterson

City Council

The City Council approved a contract to purchase the property at 131 East Catawba Avenue. The agreement includes $2,500 for moving expenses and allows owners to take permanent fixtures.

• Approved purchase of 131 East Catawba Avenue (Resolution #08012022A)

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will hold public hearings on annexation and rezoning requests for two tracts on W. Catawba Avenue, and consider a consent agenda including a budget amendment for a property purchase, surplus of police chief's weapons, and interlocal agreements. The meeting also includes presentations on the police chief's retirement and a tax reappraisal update.

• Budget amendment for Hamilton Property Purchase
• Resolution declaring police chief's service weapons and badge surplus for retirement award
• Interlocal agreements with NCLM for property/liability and workers' comp insurance pools
• Public hearings on annexation and rezoning for 7-acre tract at 1214 W. Catawba Ave (Dust Stop Filtration) and 4.94-acre tract at 1212 W. Catawba Ave (CATARHYNE)
• Public hearing on text amendment for automated car washes in B-2 district

Council approved a text amendment to allow automated car washes with specific conditions in the B-2 Neighborhood Business District. Several annexation and rezoning requests for properties on W. Catawba Avenue were held for the August meeting. The Council also approved a consent agenda including a budget amendment for the Hamilton property purchase.

• Approved text amendment for automated car washes in B-2 Neighborhood Business District
• Approved budget amendment for Hamilton Property Purchase
• Approved awarding retiring Police Chief Don Roper his badge and service weapons
• Approved interlocal agreements with NCLM for property, liability, and workers’ compensation risk sharing
• Approved agreement with NCLM and American Legal Publishing Corporation for codification
• Approved exemption for roof repairs at 500 East Central Avenue
• Approved final plat for Azalea Ridge
• Approved selection of a Stormwater Mapping Consultant

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is meeting to consider and approve the 2022-2023 budget and fee schedule, following a public hearing. They will also hold public hearings on proposed annexations and rezonings for two properties on W. Catawba Avenue, and consider several consent agenda items including budget amendments, appointments, and agreements.

• Approval of 2022-2023 Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule
• Public hearing on proposed annexation and rezoning for 7-acre tract at 1214 W. Catawba Ave (Dust Stop Filtration, LLC) from I-1 to LI
• Public hearing on proposed annexation and rezoning for 4.94-acre tract at 1212 W. Catawba Ave (CATARHYNE, LLC) from I-1 to LI
• Public hearing on economic development grant for Project Rock & Roll (Level IV incentive)
• Consent agenda includes budget amendments for sludge removal and NCDOT widening project

The Mount Holly City Council approved the 2022-2023 Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule (06132022B) with a 4% cost-of-living increase for employees and no change to the longevity bonus. The council also approved an economic development grant to Project Rock & Roll for a manufacturing expansion, and approved a $62,500 purchase contract for property at the western end of Piedmont Avenue. A consent agenda covering budget amendments, appointments, and annexation/rezoning petitions was approved, and public hearings on the budget and the economic development grant drew no speakers.

• Approved 2022-2023 Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule (06132022B) with 4% COLA increase; longevity bonus kept as is (4-2 consensus)
• Approved economic development grant to Project Rock & Roll (Level IV incentive) for $89M manufacturing expansion (unanimous)
• Approved $62,500 offer to purchase contract from Ralph Hamilton at western end of Piedmont Avenue (#06132022C) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, Parks and Recreation appointment, and annexation/rezoning petitions for Dust Stop Filtration and CATARHYNE (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on 2022-2023 budget and fee schedule; no speakers
• Held public hearing on economic development grant to Project Rock & Roll; no speakers
• Entered closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3,5,6) and returned to open session
• Adjourned meeting at 8:39 pm

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will hold a work session to review the proposed 2022-2023 budget and fee schedule, presented by staff member Michelle Wood. The meeting will also include a retirement resolution presentation by Mayor Bryan Hough. A closed session will follow under state law.

• Presentation of retirement resolution
• Discussion of 2022-2023 proposed budget and fee schedule

At a May 23, 2022 work session, Mount Holly City Council discussed the proposed 2022-2023 budget and fee schedule but did not adopt it. Staff recommended no change to the tax rate, 14 new positions, and a 7.5% COLA; Councilman Meadows and Councilwoman Shoemaker instead suggested 4%, and the consensus was to apply 4% COLA as of July 1 and revisit any additional amount at the mid-year point. Staff will revise the proposed budget and bring it back at the June meeting for approval. The only formal votes were procedural: approving the agenda, approving a consent agenda exemption under the Mini-Brooks Act for civil engineering services, entering and exiting closed session, and adjourning; no action was taken in closed session.

• Approved agenda as presented (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda: exemption from General Statutes Mini-Brooks Act requirements for hiring Architects, Engineers, and Surveyors for civil engineering services (all in favor)
• Consensus (no formal vote recorded): apply 4% COLA as of July 1 instead of staff's proposed 7.5%, and revisit any additional COLA at the mid-year point
• No formal vote on the 2022-2023 proposed budget; staff to revise it and bring it back at the June meeting for approval
• Entered closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3, 5 and 6) at 7:20 pm (all in favor)
• Exited closed session back to regular session at 8:07 pm (all in favor); no action taken in closed session
• Adjourned the work session at 8:08 pm (all in favor)

City Council

Council approved a rezoning request for a 15-acre tract to allow for apartments and townhomes. The board also lowered the speed limit on a portion of South Hawthorne. Several residents expressed concerns regarding short-term rentals during public comment.

• Approved rezoning of 15-acre tract (Parcel ID # 212802) to CD Multifamily (unanimous)
• Lowered speed limit from 35 to 25 MPH on South Hawthorne from Rankin Avenue to Rollins Square (unanimous)
• Approved lease for Dutchman's Creek Access Area (unanimous)
• Approved Imagery, Phase 4 Maps 1-4 Final Plat (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Noise Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for HUD 'Home' Program (unanimous)
• Called for public hearing on 2022-2023 proposed Fiscal Year Budget and Fee Schedule (unanimous)

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is meeting to consider several rezoning requests, a noise ordinance amendment, and an annexation. They will also hold public hearings on these items and other matters, including a traffic control device on YMCA Drive.

• Rezoning of 15-acre tract between YMCA Drive and Caldwell Drive from B-3 to CD Multifamily (Stowe Property)
• Public hearing for rezoning 3.85-acre tract at 250 N Main Street from O&I to CD Commercial-Multifamily
• Public hearing for rezoning Tax Parcel #181234 to R-12SF for cemetery and L-I Light Industrial for remaining property
• Public hearing for annexation of property at Tax Parcel #181234 (Legion Road)
• Consideration of ordinance amending Noise Ordinance (Sections 14-11 and 14-12)

City Council approved the rezoning of a 3.85-acre tract at 250 N Main Street for commercial-multifamily use. The Council also annexed and rezoned a cemetery property on Legion Road and approved new parking restrictions on YMCA Drive.

• Approved rezoning of 3.85-acre tract at 250 N Main Street from O&I to CD Commercial-Multifamily (Unanimous)
• Approved annexation of Tax Parcel #181234 on Legion Road (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Tax Parcel #181234 to R-12SF for cemetery and L-I Light Industrial for remaining land, contingent upon annexation (Unanimous)
• Approved installation of three 'NO PARKING' signs on each side of YMCA Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for Planning Department Art Projects (Unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Telecommunicator Week, April 10th–16th, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved call for public hearing regarding rezoning of 15-acre tract between YMCA Drive and Caldwell Drive (Unanimous)
• Voted to consider Noise Ordinance amendments to Sections 14-11 and 14-12 at the next meeting (Unanimous)

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is holding a work session to discuss and potentially approve several administrative items, including a budget amendment for park improvements, an audit contract, and grant applications. They will also receive a presentation on a communications plan and enter a closed session for a legal matter.

• Budget amendment for Glendale/Hawthorne Property improvements
• Approval of 2021-2022 audit contract
• Parking lot easement for 131 South Main Street
• Grant applications for Kubota Hometown Proud and Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
• Presentation of Communications Plan by City Manager and consultant

The Mount Holly City Council approved its consent agenda, which included a budget amendment for Parks and Recreation improvements to the Glendale/Hawthorne Property, the 2021-2022 audit contract, a parking lot easement for 131 South Main Street, and authorization to apply for two grants. The council also received a presentation on a draft Communications Plan. The council entered closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) and the mayor stated no action was taken there.

• Approved agenda as presented (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda (all in favor), including budget amendment for Parks and Recreation improvements to Glendale/Hawthorne Property
• Approved 2021-2022 audit contract (consent agenda)
• Approved parking lot easement for 131 South Main Street (consent agenda)
• Approved submitting for the Kubota Hometown Proud Grant (consent agenda)
• Approved submitting for the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant (consent agenda)
• Approved minutes from the March 14, 2022 Council meeting (consent agenda)
• Entered closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6); no action taken

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple items including bond reductions, a speed limit revision, a conflict of interest waiver, and several rezoning and annexation public hearings. They will also hear presentations, hold a public hearing on a development agreement modification, and discuss old and new business items.

• Approval of River Park Phase 6 and Phase 7 Bond Reduction Requests
• Municipal concurrence for speed limit revision on NC 273 (Beatty Dr./S. Main St.)
• Call for public hearings on rezoning and annexation for Tax Parcel #181234 (Legion Road)
• Call for public hearing to rezone 3.85 acres at 250 N Main Street from O&I to CD Commercial-Multifamily
• Consideration of budget amendment for Enterprise Fund Project

Council approved several public art installations and a budget amendment for the Enterprise Fund to support meter replacements and a laydown yard. The council also modified a development agreement for 725 Elm Street and approved a new brand logo for the River Hawk Greenway.

• Approved budget amendment for Master Meter Replacement Program and Legion Road laydown yard
• Approved public art projects for Tuck Park, artistic bike racks, 108 South Main Street, and 500 East Central Avenue
• Approved modification to development agreement for 725 Elm Street (Resolution #03142022A)
• Approved Mount Holly River Hawk Greenway Brand/Logo
• Approved decorative LED lighting on Highway 27 at an estimated $89 per month
• Approved River Park Phase 6 and 7 Bond Reduction Requests
• Approved conflict of interest waiver with Parker Poe Adams and Bernstein LLP
• Approved Assignment and Assumption Agreement with Penler regarding Caldwell Drive Extension

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is holding a retreat to discuss several key items, including the future use of the decommissioned wastewater treatment plant property, revenue projections and staffing priorities for the FY 22-23 budget, bond project prioritization, and other projects. Decisions may be made on these topics, but the agenda is primarily for discussion and planning.

• WWTP decommissioning: property options include park expansion with kayak launch/storage or mixed-use development
• Finance: revenue projections and staffing priorities for FY 22-23 budget
• Bond project prioritization and funding considerations for FY 22-23
• South Gateway Property Development Plan by Regional Developers
• Ransom Hunter Project at Glendale Park: limbing trees, sidewalk, monument sign

At its February 25, 2022 retreat, the Mount Holly City Council agreed to move forward with a mixed-use development option for the former wastewater treatment plant property and to set aside ABC revenue for recreation. Council also directed staff to continue property acquisition for Veterans Park while holding off on its design, and to pursue the Dutchman's Creek pedestrian crossing but not the Fites Creek crossing. Most items were consensus directions to staff rather than formal votes; the only recorded motions were to approve the amended agenda and to adjourn, both passing unanimously.

• Agreed to move forward with mixed-use development (housing, retail, restaurant) for the decommissioned WWTP property
• Agreed to set policy that ABC revenue be set aside for recreation projects, not earmarked for specific projects
• Directed staff to continue Veterans Park property acquisition and hold off on design until additional property is acquired
• Decided not to pursue the Fites Creek Pedestrian Crossing at this time
• Decided to move forward with design of the Dutchman's Creek Pedestrian Crossing
• Directed staff to look into a public/private partnership for Veterans Park development
• Gave staff direction to move forward with relocating the Historical Society to vacant ground-floor space at the Municipal Complex
• Agreed to limb up, add sidewalks, and make the Ransom Hunter property at Glendale Park usable, and directed staff to form an advisory committee

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is meeting to consider several items, including rezoning requests, street closures, and a social district ordinance. The agenda includes consent items, public hearings, and new business, with decisions expected on these matters.

• Rezoning of 0.41-acre tract near Mount Holly Farm Supply from R-12 SF to B-2 Neighborhood Business
• Resolution to close portions of S. Lee Street, E. Catawba Avenue, and S. Alexander Street
• Resolution to close a portion of Park Avenue
• Rezoning of 33.69-acre tract at 933 Old Hwy 27 from Conditional District Single Family to Conditional District Single Family
• Consideration and approval of a Social District Ordinance

The Mount Holly City Council approved a rezoning of a 0.41-acre tract behind Mount Holly Farm Supply from R-12 SF to B-2 Neighborhood Business for parking and storage, despite one resident's opposition. Council also approved closing portions of S. Lee Street, E. Catawba Avenue, S. Alexander Street, and Park Avenue, and approved a rezoning at 933 Old Hwy 27. A social district ordinance was pulled and will return later, and a public hearing was called for a development agreement change at 725 Elm Street. No action was taken in closed session.

• Approved rezoning 0.41-acre tract (Parcel ID # 227246) behind Mount Holly Farm Supply from R-12 SF to B-2 (unanimous)
• Approved closing portions of S. Lee Street, E. Catawba Avenue and S. Alexander Street (unanimous)
• Approved closing a portion of Park Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 33.69-acre tract at 933 Old Hwy 27 (Parcel ID # 178067) from Conditional District Single Family to Conditional District Single Family (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including police canine replacement budget amendment, Beatty Woods guarantee release, Kendrick Farms Phase 4 letter of credit reduction, conflict of interest policy, and Jan. 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Backflow and Cross Connection Control Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Wastewater Enforcement Response Plan (unanimous)
• Called public hearing on modification to development agreement for 725 Elm Street (unanimous)

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will hold a work session to discuss several municipal items. Topics include traffic control on North Hawthorne Avenue, a mid-year financial update, and potential changes to the noise ordinance and downtown social district rules.

• Discussion of traffic control device on North Hawthorne Avenue
• Mid-year financial update presentation
• Discussion of potential Mount Holly Noise Ordinance amendments
• Discussion of ordinance to allow a social district in the downtown area
• Approval of Safer Grant Application

The Mount Holly City Council approved a consent agenda including a Safer Grant application and previous meeting minutes. The Council voted to lower the speed limit on North Hawthorne Avenue to 25mph based on a staff recommendation and citizen petition. Discussions were held on a mid-year financial update, potential changes to the noise ordinance regarding animal complaints, and a proposed social district for downtown alcohol consumption, with staff directed to provide further recommendations on the latter two items.

• Approved consent agenda including Safer Grant application and Jan 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Reduced speed limit on North Hawthorne Avenue to 25mph (unanimous)
• Directed staff to research noise ordinance enforcement for animal complaints
• Directed staff to refine social district ordinance timing and map boundaries

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will meet on January 10, 2022, to consider public hearings on street closures and a rezoning request for a 0.41-acre tract. The council will also discuss bids for waterline improvements, property sales, and various budget and consent items.

• Public hearing to consider a resolution closing portions of S. Lee Street, E. Catawba Avenue, and S. Alexander Street
• Public hearing for a traffic control device on North Hawthorne Ave
• Public hearing to consider rezoning a 0.41-acre tract (Gaston County Parcel ID # 227246) adjacent to Mount Holly Farm Supply from R-12 SF to B-2 Neighborhood Business
• Consideration and approval of bid for Old Hickory Grove Road Waterline Improvements and budget amendment
• Consideration and approval of a resolution to enter into a contract to sell property located at 129 South Main Street and advertise for upset bids

Mount Holly City Council approved a $1,796,845.57 bid from Classical City Mechanical Inc. for the Old Hickory Grove Road waterline improvements, with a budget amendment to fund the unbudgeted project. Council also approved a resolution to contract to sell 129 South Main Street to RTR Property Management for $200,000, subject to a 10-day upset bid process, on a 4-2 vote. A public hearing on closing portions of S. Lee Street, E. Catawba Avenue and S. Alexander Street was continued to February 14, 2022, at Duke Energy's request. A public hearing on a speed limit change on North Hawthorne Avenue ended with consensus for staff to bring a recommendation to a work session.

• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment, records retention schedule, and minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $1,796,845.57 bid for Old Hickory Grove Road waterline improvements with budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to sell 129 South Main Street for $200,000 with upset bid process (4-2, Harris and Moore opposed)
• Continued public hearing on closing S. Lee Street, E. Catawba Avenue and S. Alexander Street to February 14, 2022 (unanimous)
• Consensus for staff to bring speed limit recommendation for North Hawthorne Avenue to work session (no vote)
• Removed closed session from agenda (unanimous)