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GASTONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chamber - City Hall - Gastonia NC November 01, 2022 - 6:00 PM ITEM A: INVOCATION - Mayor Pro Tem Dave Kirlin ITEM B: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Walker E. Reid, III ITEM C: ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA ITEM D: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES D.1: Regular City Council Meeting - October 18, 2022 Attachment ITEM E: AWARDS, CEREMONIES, AND PROMOTIONS E.1: Proclamation Recognizing November 2022 as Family Court Awareness Month Recipient: Mr. Michael Raskevitz Presenter: Councilwoman Donyel Barber Attachment E.2: Proclamation Recognizing November 2022 as Soul Towne Community Outreach Month Recipient: Ms. Shann Fulton Presenter: Councilwoman Jennifer M. Stepp Attachment ITEM F: PRESENTATIONS F.1: Government Finance Officers Association Award of Financial Reporting Achievement, Government Finance Officers Association Award of the Distinguished Budget Presentation with Special Recognition in Special Long Range Financial Plans, and S&P Global Credit Rating Update from AA- to AA for General Obligation (GO) Bonds and Upgrade from A+ to AA- for Limited Obligation Bonds (LOBS) Presenter: Ms. Crystal Certain, Director of Financial Services Attachment  GASTONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chamber - City Hall - Gastonia NC November 01, 2022 - 6:00 PM ITEM G: PUBLIC EXPRESSION - EACH PERSON IS LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF FIVE MINUTES SPEAKING TIME ITEM H: CONSENT AGENDA H.1: Resolution (1) Directing the Clerk to Investigate a Petition Received Under N.C.G.S. 160A-31 and (2) Resolution Setting Date of Public Hearing on Question of the Voluntary Annexation of 27.307 Acres on Neal Hawkins Road for November 15, 2022 Attachment H.2: Resolution (1) Directing the Clerk to Investigate a Petition Received Under N.C.G.S. 160A-31 and (2) Resolution Setting Date of Public Hearing on Question of Voluntary Annexation of 47.90 Acres on Crowders Creek Road for November 15, 2022 Attachment H.3: Resolution to Recognize Funds Received from Individuals to Cover the Cost of Adult Recreation Day and Overnight Trips in the Amount of $7,500 with Budget Amendment 2320012 Attachment H.4: Resolution to Accept for Maintenance Portions of Tupelo Phase 2 Subdivision Attachment H.5: Resolution to Approve a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Gastonia and Gaston County for Collaborative Fueling During Emergencies Attachment ITEM I: REGULAR AGENDA I.1: Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution to Approve Development and Grant Agreements with Highline Partners for Redevelopment of the Former Central YMCA / New Franklin Yards Development at 615 W. Franklin Blvd. Presenter: Ms. Kristy R. Crisp, Director of Economic Development Attachment I.2: Quarterly Update of 2023-2025 Goals and Objectives Presenter: Mr. Michael C. Peoples, City Manager Attachment ITEM J: COMMITTEE REPORT(S) J.1: Transportation Committee  GASTONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chamber - City Hall - Gastonia NC November 01, 2022 - 6:00 PM Action Items 2.A: Consideration of Resolution to Obtain Proposals for Micro-Transit Services Presenter: Councilwoman Jennifer M. Stepp, Chairman Attachment J.2: Intergovernmental Relations & Economic Development Committee Presenter: Councilman Robert Kellogg, Chairman Attachment ITEM K: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT - Presentation: Mr. L. Ashley Smith, 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 Walker E. Reid, III 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: JUDYS@CITYOFGASTONIA.COM. THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AT LEAST 72 HOURS' NOTICE PRIOR TO THE MEETING TO MAKE THE APPROPRIATE ARRANGEMENTS. UPCOMING MEETINGS ** November 11, 2022 - City Offices Closed -- Veterans Day ** November 15, 2022 - Regular City Council Meeting, Public Forum Room, Gaston County Courthouse @ 6:00 p.m.