City Council

GASTONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chamber - City Hall - Gastonia NC Tuesday, October 7, 2025 6:00 PM ITEM A: INVOCATION - Mayor Pro Tem Dave Kirlin ITEM B: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Richard Franks ITEM C: ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA ITEM D: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES D.1: Regular City Council Meeting - September 16, 2025 Attachment ITEM E: AWARDS, CEREMONIES, AND PROMOTIONS E.1: Proclamation Recognizing October 24, 2025 as World Polio Day Recipient: Gastonia East Rotary Presenter: Mayor Pro Tem Dave Kirlin Attachment ITEM F: PRESENTATIONS F.1: NC One Water Annual State Conference Award for Best Tasting Water to City of Gastonia Two Rivers Utilities Presenter: Mr. Don Garbrick, PE, NC One Water Recipient: Mr. Ed Cross, Division Manager, Water Treatment F.2: City of Gastonia October 18 Fall Festival Presentation Presenter: Ms. Christine Ingle, Event Planner and Resource Manager Attachment ITEM G: PUBLIC EXPRESSION - IN ORDER TO KEEP WITHIN THE TIMEFRAME ALLOWED FOR PUBLIC EXPRESSION, EACH PERSON WILL BE LIMITED TO BETWEEN TWO TO FIVE MINUTES SPEAKING TIME. THIS TIMEFRAME MAY VARY DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE SIGNED UP TO SPEAK. ITEM H: COMMITTEE REPORT(S)  H.1: Arts Committee Action Items: 2.C: Consideration of a Resolution to Approve Updates to the Arts Committee Guidelines and Grant Application Scoring Rubric 2.E: Consideration of a Resolution to Approve the Purchase of the Earth, Wind & Fire Artwork 2.E: Consideration of a Resolution to Approve the Purchase of the Celestial Artwork 2.F: Consideration of a Resolution to Approve the Christmas in the City Activity Design Your Own Ornament Station with a Budget up to $400 2.F: Consideration of a Resolution to Approve the Gaston MAX African Drumming with a Budget up to $1,200 2.F: Consideration of a Resolution to Approve a Visual Art Show on April 23, 2026 with a Budget up to $3,500 Presenter: Councilwoman Jennifer M. Stepp, Chairwoman Attachment H.2: Central City Revitalization & Housing / Community Engagement Committee Action Items: 2.B: Consideration of a Resolution to Approve the Release of CHDO Request for Proposals (RFP) under the HOME Program 2.C: Consideration of a Resolution for Acceptance and Approval to Amend the Affordable Housing Policy for the Homebuyer Assistance Program to Designate $328,000 of HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program Funds as Received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to Implement a Pilot Program to Increase Down Payment and Closing up to a Maximum of $15,000 2.D: Consideration of a Resolution to Accept a Proposal for Appraisal Services for the City-Owned Highland Lots Presenter: Councilwoman Jennifer M. Stepp, Chairwoman Attachment ITEM I: CONSENT AGENDA I.1: Resolution to Recognize Funds Received from Parkwood Baptist Church in the Amount of $10,000 for Speed Humps with Budget Amendment 2620011 Attached I.2: Resolution to Approve a Work Authorization for Talbert, Bright & Ellington, Inc. and a Construction Agreement with Appalachian Foothills Contracting, Inc. and a Grant Award from the North Carolina Department of Transportation - Department of Aviation (NCDOT-DOA) for Runway Lighting Rehabilitation Project in the Amount of $970,738 with Budget Amendment 2620012 Attachment I.3: Resolution to Designate Applicant's Agents Pursuant to the State of North Carolina Department of Safety's FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Funding Requirements Attachment  I.4: Ordinance to Authorize Demolition Pursuant to Minimum Housing Code: 2925 Titman Rd. - Paul F. Miller and Linda D. Reid Miller Attachment I.5: Ordinance to Authorize Demolition Pursuant to Minimum Housing Code: 1818 W Third Ave. - Heirs of P.E. Shook Attachment I.6: Ordinance to Authorize Demolition Pursuant to Minimum Housing Code: 1812 W. McFarland Ave. - Brandi J. Thomas Attachment I.7: Resolution to Award a Professional Services Contract to LaBella Associates, P.C. in the Amount of $757,320 for Engineering Design and Construction Administration and Observation of the SRP-D-134-138 Rankin Lake Emergency Bypass Project Attachment I.8: Resolution To Approve Final Recording Plat for Westfall Phase 2B Subdivision Attachment I.9: Resolution to Award a Contract to Two Brothers Utilities in the Amount of $601,609.27 for Storm Drain Improvements at Cleveland Avenue, Country Club Drive, and Townsend Avenue Attachment I.10: Resolution (1) Directing the Clerk to Investigate a Petition Received Under G.S. 160A-58.1 and (2) Resolution Setting Date of Public Hearing for October 21, 2025 for the Annexation of Approximately 37.615 Acres Located on the East Side of Crowders Creek Road Attachment ITEM J: REGULAR AGENDA J.1: Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize an Economic Development Agreement for Project CNC to Provide a Level One Local Incentive Grant Presenter: Ms. Kristy R. Crisp, Director of Economic Development Attachment J.2: Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize an Economic Development Agreement for Project Willow to Provide a Standard Level Three or Four Local Incentive Grant Presenter: Ms. Kristy R. Crisp, Director of Economic Development Attachment J.3: Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution for Approval of a Facade Grant for 109 East Main Avenue in the Amount of $30,000 Presenter: Ms. Amber Bridges, Economic Development Specialist Attachment  J.4: Consideration of a Resolution to Approve a Contract for the Facilitated Performance Review for the City Manager (Continued from September 16, 2025 - Personnel Committee Report Action Item) Presenter: Councilwoman Donyel Barber Attachment ITEM K: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT - Presentation: Mr. Eric Edgerton, City Attorney ITEM L: CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - Presentation: Mr. Michael C. Peoples, City Manager ITEM M: CITY COUNCIL'S REPORT - Presentation: City Council Members ITEM N: ANNOUNCEMENTS - Presentation: Mayor Richard Franks ITEM O: ADJOURNMENT ALL INTERESTED PERSONS WISHING TO COMMENT SHOULD APPEAR AT THE PUBLIC HEARING. INDIVIDUALS REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WHEN ATTENDING THIS MEETING AND/OR IF THIS INFORMATION IS NEEDED IN AN ALTERNATIVE FORMAT BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY, SHOULD CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, LOCATED IN CITY HALL AT 181 S. SOUTH STREET, TELEPHONE: (704- 866-6786), FAX: 704-836-0022) OR BY EMAIL: JUDY.SMITH@GASTONIANC.GOV. THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AT LEAST 72 HOURS' NOTICE PRIOR TO THE MEETING TO MAKE THE APPROPRIATE ARRANGEMENTS. UPCOMING MEETINGS October 21, 2025 - Regular City Council Meeting, Public Forum Room, Gaston County Courthouse @ 6:00 p.m. November 6, 2025 - Regular City Council Meeting, Public Forum Room, Gaston County Courthouse @ 6:00 p.m.