Mount Holly public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes calling a public hearing on a rezoning request for a 1.44-acre tract at 501 Belmont-Mount Holly Road from B-3 General Business to R-12 Single Family. The council will also consider accepting NCDOT funds for the Tuckaseege Road sidewalk project, approving appointments and reappointments, and several other administrative items. Presentations include employee service awards, fire department promotions, and an audit presentation. The meeting includes public comment and a closed session.

• Rezoning request for 501 Belmont-Mount Holly Road (Tax Parcel #183899) from B-3 to R-12
• Acceptance of NCDOT funds for Tuckaseege Road Sidewalk Project (Project #EB-5912)
• Installation of actuated flashing pedestrian crossing signs on South Hawthorne Street
• Installation of 2 stop signs on Cavin Avenue at Pine Street
• Application for FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant

The Mount Holly City Council approved a 30-year lease for the 68-acre Riverbend access area owned by Duke Energy, with a 4-2 vote. The council also approved a consent agenda including the 2025 meeting schedule, a rezoning public hearing call, and several appointments. A presentation on the 2024 audit noted a clean opinion and a planned decrease in the general fund balance.

• Approved 30-year lease of Riverbend access area from Duke Energy (4-2)
• Approved consent agenda including 2025 meeting schedule, NCDOT funds, and appointments
• Approved call for public hearing on rezoning 501 Belmont-Mount Holly Road (5-0, Craig recused)
• Reappointed Teraseta Ellerbe and Rodney Williams to Planning Commission
• Approved installation of actuated flashing pedestrian crossing signs on South Hawthorne Street
• Approved installation of 2 stop signs on Cavin Avenue at Pine Street
• Approved application for FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant
• Approved firm for Mountain Bike Master Plan

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a 27.10-acre annexation and rezoning petition for 104 Ida Street. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for Woodlawn Mill Redevelopment LLC and a grant application for the Dutchman's Creek Greenway Extension.

• Rezoning request for 7.88 acres at 300 Woodlawn Avenue and 402 Meller Street
• Annexation and rezoning public hearing for 27.10 acres at 104 Ida Street
• Carolina Thread Trail Grant application for Dutchman's Creek Greenway Extension
• Adjustment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Fee Schedule

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is holding a work session with a public hearing on a proposed text amendment to permit contractors' facilities with open storage in the H-I zoning district and add buffer standards for B-3. They will also discuss annexation policy, employee benefits for FY 2024-2025, and follow up on a rezoning and neighborhood services program.

• Public hearing on text amendment TA 24-3 to allow contractors' facilities with open storage in H-I district
• Approval of North Belmont Park Waterline Project Interlocal Agreement
• Discussion of Belmont Mount Holly Road Rezoning & Neighborhood Services Program
• Discussion of Annexation Policy and Related Design Guidelines
• Discussion of Employee Benefits and Incentives for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will hold a work session to review the proposed 2024/2025 budget and fee schedule, presented by Michelle Wood. They will also consider approving a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional engineering services related to the decommissioning of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

• Approval of RFQ for Wastewater Treatment Plant Decommissioning-Professional Engineering Services
• Discussion of the Proposed 2024/2025 Budget and Fee Schedule

The Mount Holly City Council discussed the proposed FY2025 budget and reached consensus to remove the Waste Pro contract from the budget, keeping sanitation services in-house. The council also discussed employee compensation, including a potential shift from longevity pay to a performance-based bonus program, but no formal vote was taken on these items. The only formal actions were approving the agenda and consent agenda.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including RFQ for Wastewater Treatment Plant Decommissioning-Professional Engineering Services (unanimous)
• Consensus to remove Waste Pro contract from FY2025 budget, keeping garbage pickup in-house
• Consensus to include in-house garbage pickup in draft budget for June 10 public hearing

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is meeting to set its agenda, approve consent items, and hold public hearings on a proposed text amendment regarding contractors' facilities and pool businesses. The council will also discuss the fiscal year 2025 budget summary and other new business, followed by a closed session.

• Public hearing for Southaven annexation (27.10 acres at 104 Ida Street, Parcel #183600)
• Public hearing for rezoning of same tract to City CD-MF (multifamily) for Southaven Townhome Development
• Public hearing on 2024-2025 proposed budget and fee schedule
• Text amendment to allow contractors' facilities with open storage in H-I district, remove from B-3
• Text amendment to allow pool businesses in L-I zone

The Mount Holly City Council voted 4-2 to move forward with a self-funded insurance program, with Mayor Pro Tem Shoemaker and Councilmen Hough, Meadows, and Craig in favor, and Councilwomen Harris and Reeves against. The council also denied a text amendment to allow pool businesses in the L-I zone, continued a public hearing on contractors' facilities, and approved four leased sculptures for city parks.

• Approved self-funded insurance program (4-2)
• Denied text amendment to allow pool businesses in L-I zone (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on contractors' facilities text amendment to June 10, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved four sculptures for leased art program (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Mooreland Oaks final plat and public hearing calls (unanimous)

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council approved the consent agenda, which included a capital project ordinance for wastewater treatment plant decommissioning, the sale of property at 147 E. Catawba Ave., and proclamations. The council also heard presentations on a potential YMCA partnership, health insurance options, and a water/sewer rate study, but took no formal action on these items. The meeting ended with a closed session and adjournment.

• Approved consent agenda including capital project ordinance for wastewater treatment plant decommissioning
• Approved final bid for sale of property at 147 E. Catawba Ave.
• Approved proclamation for Professional Municipal Clerks Week (5/5-5/11/2024)
• Approved proclamation for National Arbor Day
• Approved application for Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Grant
• Approved minutes from April 8, 2024 Council Meeting and Closed Session
• Entered closed session under N.C.G.S 143-318.11 (a) (3 and 5) at 7:58 pm
• Adjourned at 8:29 pm

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for a 32.389-acre tract at 55 Caldwell Drive to allow 315 apartment units and a commercial restaurant, and on closing portions of Ferstl Avenue, Beatty Drive, and Beatty Road. The consent agenda includes approval of a SAFER grant, a Duke Energy franchise agreement, sewer project bids and ordinances, and calls for public hearings on zoning text amendments. Presentations will cover facilities master planning and a new fire station location analysis.

• Rezoning of 32.389 acres at 55 Caldwell Drive (Parcels 226178, 226181, 226182) from CD-CMF to Amended CD-CMF for 315 apartments and a restaurant (Case R-24-1)
• Public hearing on closing portions of Ferstl Avenue, Beatty Drive, and Beatty Road
• Approval of lowest bid for Lower Dutchman's Creek Sewer and capital project ordinances for sewer and Riverbend Water Tank
• Approval of Duke Energy Franchise Agreement (second reading)
• Call for public hearings on text amendments to allow contractors' facilities with open storage in H-I district and pool businesses in L-I zone

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will decide on property transactions, including declaring surplus and conveying land to the West Mecklenburg Fire Department. They will also consider a third amendment to a development agreement with OMBMH, LLC and a text amendment to allow animal grooming in the B-1 district with conditions.

• Public hearing on third amendment to OMBMH, LLC development agreement
• Resolution declaring surplus property and conveying it to West Mecklenburg Fire Department
• Text amendment TA-24-1 to allow animal grooming in B-1 district with special conditions
• Approval of NCLM Cybersecurity Memorandum of Agreement and Resolution
• Release of Letter of Credit for River Park Phase 7

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will hold a work session to review presentations and discuss new business, including plans to relocate artifacts from Old City Hall and a proposal for historical museum design services. The meeting will also address scheduling adjustments for the November 11 holiday and setting a date for the 2024 City Council Retreat.

• Discussion of committee to relocate artifacts from Old City Hall
• Historical Museum Proposal for Design Services (Creech and Associates)
• Discussion of November 11, 2024 meeting schedule adjustment for holiday
• Discussion to set date for 2024 City Council Retreat

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is meeting to consider a zoning ordinance amendment regarding retaining walls, approve the installation of concrete pads at city parks for a leased art program, and install canvases on the pergola for an outdoor gallery. The agenda also includes consent items such as releasing a letter of credit, approving a TIA payment, and approving a final plat. Oaths of office will be administered to new city officials.

• Public hearing on amending Zoning Ordinance Sections 3.10 and 3.26 concerning retaining walls
• Approval of TIA payment in lieu of improvements at Ferstl Ave and Belmont-Mount Holly Rd
• Approval of final plat for Sycamore Woods
• Installation of concrete pads at River Park, Catawba Heights Park, Tuck Park, and Clariant's property along the greenway
• Installation of six canvases on the pergola beside City Hall