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GASTONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chamber - City Hall - Gastonia NC March 07, 2023 - 6:00 PM ITEM A: INVOCATION - Councilman Robert Kellogg ITEM B: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tem Dave Kirlin ITEM C: ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA ITEM D: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES D.1: Regular City Council Meeting - February 21, 2023 Attachment ITEM E: AWARDS, CEREMONIES, AND PROMOTIONS E.1: Proclamation Recognizing March 17, 2023 as Arbor Day Recipient: Ms. Juliann Lehman, Keep Gastonia Beautiful Administrator Presenter: Councilwoman Donyel Barber Attachment ITEM F: PRESENTATIONS F.1: Presentation on the Gaston MAX (Multicultural Arts Xperience) Event Presenters: Ms. Christine Ingle, Event Planner and Resource Manager Ms. Dandria Bradley, Deputy Director of Communications for Gaston County Government Attachment ITEM G: PUBLIC EXPRESSION - EACH PERSON IS LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF FIVE MINUTES SPEAKING TIME ITEM H: CONSENT AGENDA H.1: Monthly Financial Report for January 2023 Attachment  GASTONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chamber - City Hall - Gastonia NC March 07, 2023 - 6:00 PM H.2: Resolution to Recognize Additional Funds Received through State of North Carolina Asset Forfeiture in the Amount of $13,984 and the Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Program in the Amount of $21,343 with Budget Amendment 2320031 Attachment H.3: Resolution to Recognize Appropriation of General Fund Fund Balance for the Purchase of Five New Vehicles for Technology Services in the Amount of $275,000 with Budget Amendment 2320032 Attachment H.4: Resolution to Recognize Appropriation of Water and Sewer Fund Balance for the Purchase of New Equipment in the Amount of $1,146,952 with Budget Amendment 2320033 Attachment H.5: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Opioid Settlements and Approving the Supplemental Agreement for Additional Funds Between the State and Local Governments on Proceeds Relating to the Settlement of Opioid Litigation Attachment H.6: Resolution to Accept for Maintenance Wilson Street Subdivision Attachment H.7: Resolution Declaring Municipally Owned Personal Property as Surplus Pursuant to G.S. §160A-270 Attachment H.8: Resolution (1) Directing the Clerk to Investigate a Petition Received Under G.S. 160A-31 and Resolution (2) Setting Date of Public Hearing for Annexation of 41.12 Acres on Delta Drive for March 21, 2023 Attachment H.9: Resolution (1) Directing the Clerk to Investigate a Petition Received Under G.S. 160A-58.1 and Resolution (2) Setting Date of Public Hearing for Annexation of 26.830 Acres on Apple Creek Parkway for March 21, 2023 Attachment H.10: Resolution Awarding Contract to McAdams for Engineering Services for the GO Bond Safety Improvements at Schools and Parks, Traffic Circle at Sherwood Avenue and Edgefield Avenue, in the Amount of $138,050 Attachment  GASTONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chamber - City Hall - Gastonia NC March 07, 2023 - 6:00 PM ITEM I: REGULAR AGENDA I.1: Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution to Authorize an Economic Development Agreement for Project Huskey to Provide a Standard Level Four Local Incentive Grant Presenter: Ms. Kristy R. Crisp, Director of Economic Development Attachment ITEM J: COMMITTEE REPORT(S) J.1: Arts Committee Action Items: 2.A: Consideration of Resolution to Approve Additional Funds for Geotechnical Services for Merit Building Art Panels to be Relocated to Rotary Pavilion Area 2.B: Consideration of Resolution to Approve Funds for Participation in the Multicultural Arts Xperience (MAX) Event 2.C: Consideration of Resolution to Approve Funds for 2023 City of Gastonia Art Show 2.E: Consideration of Resolution to Approve Funds for Stretch Art Installation 2.F: Consideration of Resolution to Approve Funds for Participation in Keep Gastonia Beautiful's Beetopia Event Presenter: Councilwoman Jennifer M. Stepp, Chairman Attachment J.2: Transportation Committee Action Items: 2.A: Consideration of Resolution to Approve Replacing the Fixed Route Bus Service with Micro-Transit 2.C: Consideration of Resolution to Approve Scope of Services and Not to Exceed Fee to Kittelson and Associates, Inc., for the Garrison Boulevard Corridor Study 2.D: Consideration of Resolution to Support 2023 As the Year of the Trail Presenter: Councilwoman Jennifer M. Stepp, Chairman Attachment J.3: Central City Revitalization & Housing / Community Engagement Committee Action Items: 2.A: Consideration of Resolution Approving 101 Black Men of Highland Proposal for Pilot Project 2.B: Consideration of Resolution for Approval of the In-Kind Services Request for the Community Foundation Run 2.C: Consideration of Resolution for Approval of the In-Kind Services Request for the Toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride 2.D: Consideration of Resolution for Approval of the In-Kind Services Request for the Marshall Cabiness Day Event  GASTONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chamber - City Hall - Gastonia NC March 07, 2023 - 6:00 PM 2.E: Consideration of Resolution for Approval of the In-Kind Services Request for the Boogie Crank Easter Tournament 2.F: Consideration of Resolution for Approval of the In-Kind Services Request for the Gastonia Ebonyfest Juneteenth Festival 2.J: Consideration of Resolution to Approve IDEAL Façade Grant for 174 West Main Avenue Presenter: Councilman Robert Kellogg, Chairman Attachment J.4: Facilities / Management Committee Presenter: Councilwoman Donyel Barber, Chairman Attachment J.5: Recreation Advisory Commission Presenter: Councilwoman Donyel Barber 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 Pro Tem Dave Kirlin 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 March 21, 2023 - Regular City Council Meeting, Public Forum Room, Gaston County Courthouse @ 6:00 p.m.  GASTONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chamber - City Hall - Gastonia NC March 07, 2023 - 6:00 PM April 4, 2023 - Regular City Council Meeting, City Council Chamber, City Hall @ 6:00 p.m.