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 City Council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget and Fee Schedule. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning ordinance amendments and a request to the NCDOT to abandon part of North Main St.

• Public hearing on proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget and Fee Schedule
• Consideration of the 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule
• Zoning Case TA 24-3 regarding contractors' facilities and buffer standards
• Zoning Case TA-24-5 regarding recording special use permits and variances
• Resolution requesting NCDOT to abandon a portion of North Main St (SR 2198)

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 City Council will hold a work session to discuss several municipal updates. Key topics include a water and sewer rate study update and the decommissioning of the wastewater treatment plant.

• Capital Project Ordinance and Budget Amendment for Wastewater Treatment Plant Decommissioning
• Final bid for sale of property at 147 E. Catawba Ave
• Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Grant application
• Raftelis Water and Sewer Rate Study update
• SpringFest Interactive Map presentation

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

The Mount Holly City Council unanimously approved a rezoning request for a 32.389-acre tract at 55 Caldwell Drive to allow 315 apartment units and a commercial restaurant. The Council also approved the closing of portions of Ferstl Avenue and Beatty Drive to facilitate a new development, and named a city-owned property Ransom Hunter Park. Additionally, the Council approved bids and ordinances for sewer and water infrastructure projects and reviewed a facilities master plan.

• Approved rezoning of 55 Caldwell Drive for 315 apartments and restaurant (unanimous)
• Approved closing of portions of Ferstl Avenue and Beatty Drive (unanimous)
• Approved naming of property at Glendale St & Hawthorne Ave as Ransom Hunter Park (unanimous)
• Approved lowest bid and capital project ordinance for Lower Dutchman’s Creek Sewer (unanimous)
• Approved capital project ordinance for Riverbend Water Tank (unanimous)
• Approved final design for Pinewood Elementary Mural Project (unanimous)
• Approved Duke Energy Franchise Agreement second reading (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on committee appointment processes for future work session

City Council

The City Council approved a third amendment to a development agreement for 725 Elm Street, extending deadlines for financing, occupancy, and the grand opening of a brewery restaurant and biergarten. The Council also approved several items via a consent agenda, including a Duke Energy Franchise Agreement.

• Approved Resolution 03252024A extending 725 Elm Street development deadlines (Unanimous)
• Approved Duke Energy Franchise Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved Mount Holly Code of Conduct (Unanimous)
• Approved updated Bee Art Project locations (Unanimous)
• Approved updated concrete pad sizes for River Street Park leased art program (Unanimous)
• Called for a Public Hearing regarding Ransom Hunter Park naming application (Unanimous)

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will consider a rezoning request for a 32.389-acre tract at 55 Caldwell Drive to allow for 315 apartment units and a restaurant. The agenda also includes approvals for streetlights, budget amendments, and various grant applications.

• Rezoning of 32.389 acres at 55 Caldwell Drive for 315 apartment units and a restaurant
• Installation of 26 streetlights along Horseshoe Bend Beach Road
• Public hearing for a text amendment to allow animal grooming in the B-1 Zoning District
• Grant applications for the Dutchman’s Creek Pedestrian Bridge and NCLM HBT Wellness
• Approval of an audit contract from Martin Starnes

Council approved a zoning text amendment to allow animal grooming in the B-1 Central Business District with specific conditions. A public hearing regarding a development agreement with OMBMH, LLC was continued to a later date. The Council also decided not to pursue one property and to terminate a contract for another.

• Approved animal grooming in B-1 district with a 3,000-foot radius limit for similar businesses and removal of 20% retail condition
• Approved installation of 26 streetlights along Horseshoe Bend Beach Road
• Approved budget amendments for streetlights, Museum Proposal Design Services, and Greenway Security Cameras
• Approved amendment to FY 23-24 Fee Schedule
• Approved audit contract from Martin Starnes
• Approved grant applications for Dutchman’s Creek Pedestrian Bridge and NCLM HBT Wellness and EAP
• Tabled OMBMH, LLC development agreement amendment until March 25, 2024
• Voted to not pursue RJD property at 204 E. Central Avenue and terminate Mauney contract for 206 E. Central Avenue (5-1)

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

The Mount Holly City Council awarded the Riverbend Water Tower contract to the lowest bidder, Pittsburg Tank and Tower Group, after hearing the low bid came in at about $4.2 million — roughly $726,000 over the $3.8 million budgeted. In closed session, the council approved five contracts totaling about $3.77 million to buy several East Central Avenue properties and settle an agreement with Chris and Karen Becker. The council also approved its consent agenda, amended the 2024 meeting schedule, and agreed to formalize a relocation agreement for the South Gateway welcome sign.

• Awarded Riverbend Water Tower contract to lowest bidder Pittsburg Tank and Tower Group (all present in favor)
• Approved contract with RJD Property, PID# 123831, 204 East Central Avenue, for $330,000 (all present in favor)
• Approved contract with Dean Stroupe for PID#s 123821, 123824, 123820, 123827, 123828, 123829 for $2,000,000 (all present in favor)
• Approved contract with Dean Stroupe for 120 East Central Avenue, PID# 123822, for $1,000,000 (all present in favor)
• Approved contract with Mauney for 206 East Central Avenue, PID# 123832, for $425,000 (all present in favor)
• Approved settlement agreement with Chris and Karen Becker for $15,000 (all present in favor)
• Approved consent agenda including public hearings, surplus property, and committee appointments (all present in favor)
• Amended 2024 meeting schedule: eliminated Feb 26 meeting, moved May 27 work session to May 20 (all present in favor)

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

The Council approved a committee to relocate artifacts from Old City Hall and authorized staff to begin moving them immediately. They also approved a design services proposal for a Historical Museum and agreed to purchase three properties on East Central Avenue during a closed session. Additionally, the Council adjusted the 2024 meeting schedule to avoid Veterans Day and set a retreat date.

• Approved committee to relocate Old City Hall artifacts (5-1, amended to 6-0)
• Approved design services proposal from Creech and Associates (unanimous)
• Changed Nov 11 meeting date to Nov 18, 2024 (unanimous)
• Set 2024 Council Retreat for March 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved contract for 204 E. Central Ave at $330,000 (unanimous)
• Approved contract for 206 E. Central Ave at $425,000 (unanimous)
• Approved contract for 132 E. Central Ave at $375,000 (unanimous)

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

The Mount Holly City Council approved a zoning ordinance amendment requiring retaining walls to be maintained, following a public hearing with no speakers. The council also approved installing concrete pads for a leased art program at three parks and on Clariant's property, and approved installing six canvases on the pergola beside City Hall for an outdoor gallery. In closed session, the council approved moving forward with the Veterans Park Request for Proposals.

• Approved zoning amendment to Sections 3.10 and 3.26 requiring retaining wall maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved installation of four concrete pads for leased art program at River Park, Catawba Heights Park, Tuck Park, and Clariant's property (unanimous)
• Approved installation of six canvases on pergola beside City Hall for outdoor gallery project (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with Veterans Park Request for Proposals (unanimous, after closed session)
• Approved consent agenda including release of letter of credit, TIA payment, final plat for Sycamore Woods, and meeting minutes (unanimous)