Mount Holly public meetings in 2022
12 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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