Mount Holly public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering budget amendments for the water plant roof, PFAS settlement funds, cameras at the Old Gym, and South Gateway Road, plus an interlocal water sales agreement with Stanley and planning commission reappointments. The meeting also includes presentations, including the annual audit, and a discussion on the Duke Energy Riverbend Access Area. A closed session is scheduled for legal and personnel matters.

• Budget amendment for Water Plant Roof Project
• Budget amendment to use PFAS settlement funds
• Approval of Stanley Interlocal Water Sales Agreement
• Reappoint Myles Biggerstaff and Will Crist to Planning Commission
• Discussion of Duke Energy Riverbend Access Area

The Mount Holly City Council voted 4-2 against approving the Duke Energy Riverbend Access Area project, with Mayor Moore breaking a 3-3 tie in opposition. The council approved the consent agenda, including the Stanley Interlocal Water Sales Agreement, and took oaths of office for three council members. In closed session, the council approved an amendment to the contract for 131 S. Main St., extending the closing date to 3/31/2026.

• Approved consent agenda including Stanley Interlocal Water Sales Agreement (6-0)
• Denied Duke Energy Riverbend Access Area project (4-2, mayor breaking tie)
• Approved amendment to 131 S. Main St. contract, extending closing to 3/31/2026 (6-0)
• Reappointed Myles Biggerstaff and Will Crist to Planning Commission (consent agenda)
• Approved 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule (consent agenda)
• Approved budget amendments for water plant roof, PFAS funds, cameras, South Gateway Road (consent agenda)

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will consider several routine items, including approving a contract assignment for the South Gateway Connector Road, awarding a pavement preservation contract, and applying for pedestrian and safety grants. The meeting also includes a presentation, public comment, and a closed session.

• Assignment of contract from Red Clay to Aviator Paving Company for South Gateway Connector Road
• Award contract for Pavement Preservation Project RFP to Slurry Pavers, Inc.
• Application to NCDOT's Pedestrian Safety Grant Program
• Application for NCLM Safety Grant
• Approval of minutes from October 27, 2025 meetings

The Mount Holly City Council approved the consent agenda, which included accepting a contract assignment for the South Gateway Connector Road, awarding a pavement preservation contract, and approving grant applications. The council also entered a closed session for legal and personnel matters, then adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including contract assignment from Red Clay to Aviator Paving Company for South Gateway Connector Road (5-0)
• Approved award of pavement preservation contract to Slurry Pavers, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved application to NCDOT Pedestrian Safety Grant Program (5-0)
• Approved application for NCLM Safety Grant (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for October 27, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved closed session minutes for October 27, 2025 (5-0)
• Entered closed session under N.C.G.S 143-318.11(a)(3 and 5) (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:01 pm (6-0)

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda, presentations on special events attendance and Ransom Hunter Park, a city manager report, and a closed session. The meeting includes routine items like a Veteran's Day proclamation and approval of prior minutes.

• Proclamation honoring Veteran's Day
• Approval of City Council meeting minutes from October 13, 2025
• Special events attendance numbers presentation by Chloe Clary
• Ransom Hunter Park presentation by Eric Smallwood
• Closed session under N.C.G.S 143-318.11(a)(3 and 5)

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is holding a regular meeting with two public hearings on zoning ordinance amendments, plus several recognitions and presentations. The council will also consider the 2026 Planning Commission schedule and approve prior minutes, followed by a closed session.

• Public hearing on Subdivision Ordinance update (Section 153.088) to add approval signature block for rezoning plans (Case # TA-25-12)
• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance update (Sections 6.8 and 7.1) regarding temporary and coexisting uses (Case # TA-25-13)
• Proclamation recognizing October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Recognition of retirement for Firefighter Travis Collier
• Closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S 143-318.11(a)(3 and 5)

The Mount Holly City Council approved two zoning ordinance updates: one adding an approval signature block for rezoning plans (TA-25-12) and another updating regulations for temporary and coexisting uses, including allowing weighted canopy tents for mobile uses in public parking spaces (TA-25-13). Both passed unanimously 6-0. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included the 2026 Planning Commission meeting schedule and the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included presentations, proclamations, and public comments.

• Approved update to Section 153.088 of Subdivision Ordinance adding approval signature block for rezoning plans (6-0)
• Approved update to Section 6.8 and Note #25 of Zoning Ordinance regarding temporary and coexisting uses (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 2026 Planning Commission schedule and September 22 minutes (6-0)
• Approved agenda as amended, removing Ransom Hunter Park presentation and Closed Session (6-0)

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will hold a public hearing on a fourth amendment to a development agreement with OMBMH, LLC, and consider a memorandum of understanding with the Mount Holly Historical Society. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a subdivision ordinance update and a presentation on the Arts on the Greenway Labyrinth Project.

• Public hearing on fourth amendment to development agreement with OMBMH, LLC
• Public hearing to update Section 153.088 of the Subdivision Ordinance (Case # TA-25-12)
• Consideration of Mount Holly Historical Society Memorandum of Understanding
• Presentation on Arts on the Greenway Labyrinth Project
• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2025 meeting

The Mount Holly City Council approved a fourth amendment to the development agreement with OMBMH, LLC, extending the timeline to September 30, 2026, with a grand opening by December 31, 2026. The council also approved the Labyrinth Project for Arts on the Greenway, a third amended MOU with the Mount Holly Historical Society, and the consent agenda. All votes were unanimous 6-0.

• Approved fourth amendment to OMBMH, LLC development agreement (6-0)
• Approved Arts on the Greenway Labyrinth Project (6-0)
• Approved Mount Holly Historical Society Memorandum of Understanding (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including public hearing call and minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on three zoning and ordinance updates: trail construction safety standards, accessory building regulations, and home occupation rules. The council will also consider a development agreement for 131 South Main Street, an ordinance update on nuisance violation abatement notices, a memorandum of understanding for Veteran's Park redevelopment, and several consent agenda items including a Duke Energy lease renewal and a trail masterplan.

• Public hearing on trail construction safety standards (Case # TA-25-9)
• Public hearing on accessory building regulations (Case # TA-25-10)
• Public hearing on home occupation regulations (Case # TA-25-7)
• Development agreement with RTR Property Management LLC for 131 South Main Street
• Memorandum of Understanding: Veteran's Park Redevelopment

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering budget amendments, policy ratifications, and public hearing calls. A presentation will discuss potential changes to the food truck ordinance, and a public hearing will consider conveying 131 South Main Street for redevelopment. The meeting also includes a city manager report and a closed session.

• Budget amendment for Ransom Hunter Park
• Budget amendment for Riverfront Sewer Improvements/Lift Station upgrade
• Resolution to ratify policy on extending water/sewer service to subdivisions outside city limits
• Public hearing on conveyance of 131 South Main Street for redevelopment
• Update on Mobile, Coexisting and Temporary Use (Food Truck) Ordinance

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings, including a rezoning request for two parcels owned by First Presbyterian Church from residential to central business. The council will also discuss a development agreement for 131 South Main Street and consider numerous consent agenda items, including budget amendments, contracts, and policy approvals.

• Rezoning Parcels #123804 & #123794 from RD to B-1 (First Presbyterian Church)
• Budget amendments for parking lot paving, South Gateway Road Phase 2 bridge design, Main Street repaving, sewer line replacement, and facade replacement
• Award contracts to LCS Site Development, Fairwood Construction, Harper Environmental Systems, and NEP Contracting
• Interlocal water sales agreement with Town of Stanley
• Discussion of development agreement for 131 South Main Street

The City Council awarded a $9,913,000 bid to PC Construction for decommissioning the wastewater treatment plant and approved the associated budget amendment. The council also approved two rezoning requests, updated street light regulations, and approved a salary increase for the City Manager. Several agenda items were removed for further discussion in closed session.

• Awarded $9,913,000 wastewater plant decommissioning bid to PC Construction (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of Parcels #123804 & #123794 from RD to B-1 for First Presbyterian Church (6-0)
• Approved street light regulation update to Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, contracts, and policy updates (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 08112025A calling for public hearing on 131 S. Main St. conveyance (6-0)
• Increased City Manager salary to $230,000/year retroactive to July 1, 2025 (6-0)

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is holding a regular meeting with several consent agenda items, public hearings, and new business. Key actions include a public hearing on solar energy system standards, a text amendment for construction site access and fire safety, and a rezoning request for two parcels from Residential Downtown to Central Business. The consent agenda includes a street light transfer process update, a PFAS settlement, a fire department position revision, a fee schedule adjustment, and an engineered wetland project.

• Rezoning Parcels #123804 & #123794 from RD to B-1 (First Presbyterian Church)
• Public hearing on solar energy system standards (TA-25-5)
• Text amendment for construction site access and fire safety (TA-25-6)
• PFAS settlement
• Fee schedule adjustment

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 23, 2025, to consider a consent agenda that includes an end-of-year budget amendment, fee schedule and position allotment approval, and calls for public hearings on zoning text amendments for construction site access/fire safety and solar energy systems. The council will also receive presentations from the Community Development Foundation, an update on the 2018 Strategic Vision Plan, and consider a request for proposals for 131 S. Main Street. The meeting will conclude with a closed session.

• Approval of End of Year Budget Amendment 2024-2025
• Fee Schedule and Position Allotment Approval
• Public hearing call for text amendment TA-25-6 (subdivision ordinance, construction site access/fire safety)
• Public hearing call for text amendment TA-25-5 (zoning ordinance, solar energy systems standards)
• Consideration of 131 S. Main Street Request for Proposals

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and fee schedule, and will consider several consent agenda items including a grant application, employee leave policy, and a bid for wastewater treatment plant maintenance. The meeting also includes presentations, proclamations, and a closed session.

• Public hearing on FY 2025-2026 budget and fee schedule
• Request to apply for Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant
• Award bid for removal of solids and liquids from Waste Water Treatment Plant
• Approval of Employee Leave Practices and Policies
• Approve replacement location and art for Bee Art Mosaic at River Street Park

The City Council unanimously approved the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget and Fee Schedule, a balanced $42,369,691 budget that is 6.7% lower than the prior year. The budget includes a 12% increase in water rates and a 6% increase in sewer rates, along with funding for capital projects and employee pay adjustments. The Council also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included applying for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant, approving employee leave practices, and awarding a bid for wastewater treatment plant solids/liquids removal.

• Approved FY2025-26 budget and fee schedule, $42,369,691 balanced (6-0)
• Approved 12% water rate and 6% sewer rate increases as part of budget (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda: LWCF grant application, employee leave policies, WWTP bid, May 19 minutes (6-0)
• Approved updated Arts on the Greenway Crosswalk Mural design (6-0)
• Approved replacement location and art for Bee Art Mosaic at River Street Park (6-0)
• Ended negotiations with North State for downtown redevelopment project (6-0)
• Swore in Firefighter Michael Kallem
• Presented proclamations to Mountain Island Charter School soccer team and Mount Holly Cotton Mill 150th anniversary

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including a subdivision bond release, stop sign installation, demolition of a dilapidated dwelling, a grant application, and meeting minutes. The main discussion item is the proposed 2025/2026 budget and fee schedule, presented by Jonathan Blanton and Michelle Wood.

• Approval of Azalea Ridge Subdivision Bond Release
• Approval of stop signs in River Park
• Ordinance to demolish dilapidated dwelling at 1726 North Main Street
• Application for NCDOT Toll Credit Pilot Program Grant
• Discussion of proposed 2025/2026 budget and fee schedule

The City Council received a presentation on the proposed 2025/2026 budget and fee schedule, which is balanced at $42,369,691, a 6.7% decrease from the prior year. The budget keeps the property tax rate at 48.5 cents, proposes a 12% water rate increase and a 6% sewer rate increase, and includes no garbage fee increase. No formal action was taken on the budget; a public hearing is scheduled for June 9, 2025, with adoption expected on June 23, 2025.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Azalea Ridge bond release, stop signs in River Park, demolition of dilapidated dwelling at 1726 North Main Street, NCDOT Toll Credit Pilot Program grant application, and May 12, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Heard budget presentation; no vote taken on proposed FY2025-26 budget

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will hold two public hearings on proposed text amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance, one requiring water and sewer infrastructure to be installed and approved before construction, and another updating the process for receiving as-builts. The council will also consider consent agenda items including a public hearing call for the 2025-2026 budget, a fire truck letter of intent, and a budget amendment for the TDA. A downtown parking plan update and museum upfit bids are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on TA-25-4: require water/sewer infrastructure installed before construction
• Public hearing on TA-25-3: update process for receiving as-builts
• Call for public hearing on 2025-2026 budget and fee schedule for June 9 meeting
• Letter of intent to order a fire truck
• Review of bids for museum upfit at Municipal Complex

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including budget amendments for paving projects, a stormwater contract award, and an interlocal tax collection agreement. Presentations will cover the Veterans Park expansion, a compensation study, a school ballfield use agreement, and property disposal. The council will also discuss property management and the Planning Commission appointment process.

• Budget amendment to pave West Glendale at Ransom Hunter Park
• Budget amendment for parking lot paving at 128 South Main Street
• Award contract to Carolina Wetland Services for storm water project
• Resolution to amend Gaston County Blueway Masterplan to include Dutchman's Creek
• Interlocal agreement for tax collection

The Council approved a resolution declaring 131 S. Main Street as surplus for economic development and authorizing its disposal under N.C.G.S. 158-7.1, with a 4-2 vote. The Council also approved a joint use agreement with Gaston County Schools for ballfields, a property management agreement with MECA Commercial Real Estate, and the consent agenda. A compensation study was presented, and the Council directed staff to bring back recommendations on implementation options.

• Approved resolution 04282025A to dispose of 131 S. Main St. under N.C.G.S. 158-7.1 (4-2)
• Approved Joint Use Agreement with Gaston County Schools for ballfields at Pinewood and Catawba Heights Elementary (6-0)
• Approved property management agreement with MECA Commercial Real Estate for East Central Avenue properties (6-0)
• Approved process for Planning Commission appointments (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, storm water contract, and ABC Commission appointment (6-0)
• Directed staff to bring back recommendations on Baker Tilly compensation study options

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will hold public hearings on several proposed text amendments to the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances, including street light spacing, water/sewer infrastructure requirements, and townhome standards. The council will also consider a land use map update for three parcels, approve a grant application for a greenway expansion, and discuss property management options for East Central Avenue.

• Public hearing on street light spacing every 200 feet (Case #TA-25-1)
• Public hearing on land use map update for Parcels #182052, 309218, 183600 (Case #LUM 25-1)
• Public hearing on townhome standards and utility buffer updates (Case #TA-25-2)
• Approval to apply for CMAQ grant for Dutchman's Creek Greenway Expansion
• Approval of release of two liens for nuisance abatement at 507 West Henry Street

The Council voted 3-2 to withdraw the property at 131 South Main Street from the upset bid process and reject the two offers received, including the Mount Holly Historical Society's $815,000 bid. This reverses the earlier motion to accept the bid, which failed 2-3. The Council also approved a 5-year lease renewal with Kinetix, with first-year rent of $83,487.99 escalating to $92,155.12 in year 5. All other agenda items, including consent agenda and three zoning text amendments, were approved unanimously.

• Rejected $815,000 offer for 131 S. Main St. and withdrew property from upset bid process (3-2)
• Approved Kinetix 5-year lease renewal, first year rent $83,487.99 (5-0)
• Approved streetlight spacing text amendment requiring lights every 200 feet (5-0)
• Approved Land Use Map update adding parcels 182052, 309218, 183600 (5-0)
• Approved zoning text amendment for townhomes and utility buffer standards (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Arbor Day proclamation and grant application (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a budget allocation of $3,579,437.62 for the purchase of properties from Dean N. Stroupe and SPCS Properties, after a motion to block the transfer of $3.5 million from the unassigned fund balance failed 2-4. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a budget amendment for property acquisition, and approved updated artwork for the Creative Spaces Initiative. A discussion on downtown sanitation services was held, with staff asked to explore options, but no formal action was taken.

• Approved $3,579,437.62 budget allocation for property purchases from Dean N. Stroupe and SPCS Properties (4-2)
• Motion to not move $3.5 million from unassigned fund balance for property purchases failed (2-4)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment, grant application, hazard mitigation plan, surplus declaration, and minutes (6-0)
• Approved updated works for Creative Spaces Initiative (6-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5-1)

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests, consider a resolution to accept a $762,500 offer for 131 South Main Street and initiate the upset bid process, and review a draft ordinance on dead, dangerous, and diseased trees. The consent agenda includes budget amendments for street lighting and road projects, an audit contract, and calls for public hearings on zoning text amendments. Presentations include final designs for two mural projects and a report from the Community Development Foundation.

• Public hearing to rezone parcels #218759 & #218760 from HI to B-3 (Case #R-25-2)
• Public hearing to rezone 501 Belmont-Mount Holly Road from R-12 to B-3 (Case #R-25-3)
• Resolution to accept $762,500 offer for 131 South Main Street and initiate upset bid process
• Budget amendment for additional street lighting on Woodlawn Ave and Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd
• Draft ordinance to regulate dead, dangerous, and diseased trees

The Mount Holly City Council voted 4-2 against terminating contracts for properties intended for the Veterans Park expansion, allowing the purchases to proceed. The Council also approved two rezoning requests, including a staff-initiated change of two parcels from Heavy Industrial to General Business, and a request to rezone a portion of a tract at 501 Belmont-Mount Holly Road. Additionally, the Council approved a resolution to accept a $762,500 offer for 131 South Main Street and initiate the upset bid process, and approved a draft ordinance to regulate dead, dangerous, and diseased trees.

• Approved agenda as amended (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, audit contract, and grant application (6-0)
• Approved final design for Ida Rankin Elementary Mural Project (6-0)
• Approved final design for Rankin Avenue Mural Project (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of Parcels #218759 & 218760 from HI to B-3 (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of portion of Parcel #183899 from R-12 to B-3 (5-0)
• Motion to terminate Veterans Park land contracts failed (2-4)
• Approved resolution to accept $762,500 offer for 131 S. Main St. and initiate upset bid process (6-0)

General

The Mount Holly City Council holds a retreat to review 2024 progress, discuss policy issues, and make key decisions. Two construction bids are up for approval, and several departmental updates will be presented, including budget priorities, public arts, and infrastructure projects.

• Approval to award South Gateway bid to Red Clay
• Approval to award Dutchman's Creek Bridge bid to J.D. Goodrum Company
• Consideration of Kinetix Lease Renewal
• Update on offers received for 131 S. Main Street (History Museum relocation)
• Discussion of Pineview Cemetery

The Mount Holly City Council approved a $12,000 budget amendment for four additional FLOCK cameras for the Police Department (6-0). They also voted to accept a 10-day extension on the Stroupe and Sisk property contracts for Veterans Park (6-0), while a motion to terminate those contracts failed (2-4). The council directed staff to draft a formal policy for non-profit funding and to bring back an administrative approval process for food trucks.

• Approved $12,000 for four additional FLOCK cameras (6-0)
• Accepted 10-day extension for Stroupe and Sisk contracts (6-0)
• Motion to terminate Stroupe and Sisk contracts failed (2-4)
• Consensus to advertise Kinetix lease renewal starting March 14
• Consensus to draft formal policy for non-profit funding
• Consensus to bring back administrative approval process for food trucks
• Consensus to accept $762,500 offer for history museum property and initiate upset bid process
• Approved consent agenda awarding South Gateway bid to Red Clay and Dutchman's Creek Bridge bid to JD Goodrum Company (6-0)

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on two rezoning requests, consider an installment contract, and discuss new business including a water utility request and property sale update. The agenda also includes consent items, presentations, and a closed session.

• Public hearing to rezone parcels #218759 & 218760 from HI (Heavy Industrial) to B-3 (General Business)
• Public hearing to rezone 2.13-acre tract at 501 Belmont-Mount Holly Road from R-12 to B-3
• Approval of Mooreland Oaks bond reduction
• Release of two liens for nuisance abatement at 515 and 511 Cherry Street
• Consideration of installment contract with Dean N. Stroupe Family Limited Partnership

The Mount Holly City Council voted 6-0 to table discussion on a proposed installment contract to purchase properties at 120 and 128-140 East Central Avenue from Dean N. Stroupe Family Limited Partnership until the February 28, 2025 retreat, pending a phase one environmental study. The council also approved the consent agenda, including calls for public hearings on two rezoning requests, and approved water utility service for an outside customer at 107 Riverside Drive.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including rezoning public hearing calls, bond reduction, lien releases, property conveyance resolution, and meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved six artworks for the Outdoor Gallery (6-0)
• Tabled discussion on installment contract with Dean N. Stroupe Family Limited Partnership until Feb 28 retreat, pending environmental study (6-0)
• Approved water utilities for outside customer at 107 Riverside Drive (6-0)

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council is holding a work session to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a resolution for lead and copper service replacement project funding, adoption and release of nuisance abatement liens, and the final design for the Truist Mosaic Project. They will also consider declaring a city-owned property at 131 S. Main Street for sale through the upset bid process. A closed session is scheduled for legal and personnel matters.

• Resolution for Lead and Copper Service Replacement Project Funding
• Adoption of seven liens for nuisance abatement at properties including 429 West Glendale Avenue, 505 Dutch Avenue, 508 Woodlawn Avenue, 210 Nutall Drive, 806 and 808 Belmont Mount Holly Road
• Release of five liens for nuisance abatement at 103 Webb Street
• Consideration and approval of final design for Truist Mosaic Project
• Resolution declaring 131 S. Main Street city-owned property for disposition and sale via upset bid process

The Council voted 4-2 to move forward with MECA and Sam Kline marketing the city-owned property at 131 S. Main Street, using the Gold level marketing upgrades, with a listing price of $750,000. The Council also approved the final design for the Truist Mosaic Project (6-0) and the consent agenda (5-0), which included liens and minutes. No bids have been received for the property yet; the Upset Bid process will begin once the Council accepts an offer.

• Approved MECA/Sam Kline listing for 131 S. Main St. with Gold marketing at $750,000 (4-2)
• Approved final design for Truist Mosaic Project (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including lead/copper funding resolution and nuisance liens (5-0)
• Set agenda as presented (5-0)
• Called public hearing for Feb. 10 on installment contract with Dean N. Stroupe Family Limited Partnership (6-0)
• Entered and exited closed session (6-0)

City Council

The Mount Holly City Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning a portion of 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 approving the final design for the Bee Art Expansion Project (murals), a budget amendment for Powell Bill funds, and a capital project ordinance for sewer work. The agenda includes several consent items and a closed session.

• Public hearing: rezoning 501 Belmont-Mount Holly Road (Tax Parcel ID #183899) from B-3 to R-12
• Budget amendment: Powell Bill Funds Transfer
• Approval of Capital Project Ordinance for Riverfront Sewer Aerial Removal and Lift Station Upgrade
• Final design approval for Bee Art Expansion Project (Murals)
• Closed session under N.C.G.S 143-318.11(a)(3 and 5)

The Mount Holly City Council voted 2-4 against accepting the Historical Society's $355,000 offer to purchase the former City Hall at 131 S. Main Street, contingent on NC General Statute 160a-279 requirements. The motion failed, and the City will continue with the upset bid process, with a resolution to be discussed at the January 27, 2025 work session. The Council also approved the final designs for the Bee Art Expansion Project and a rezoning at 501 Belmont-Mount Holly Road.

• Rejected Historical Society's offer to purchase 131 S. Main St. for $355,000 (2-4)
• Approved final designs for Bee Art Expansion Project (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 501 Belmont-Mount Holly Road from B-3 to R-12 (unanimous, Councilman Craig recused)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment and capital project ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)