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March 26, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final ·Regular Meeting 6:00 P.M.

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Agenda — 70 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 0:01
  2. I. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AWARDS, CERTIFICATES
  3. 2 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:45
  4. A. Commissioner Brown - BOC - Certificate of Recognition - To Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the North Gaston High School Class of 1974 24-125 ▶ jump to 7:00
  5. B. Commissioner Hovis - BOC - Proclamation - To Proclaim the Month of March 2024 as American Red Cross Month in Gaston County 24-093 ▶ jump to 2:00
  6. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 10:48
  7. A. Public Hearing - RE: Commissioner Worley - Building & Development Services - Zoning Map Change: REZ-24-01-25-00169, John Foulk (Applicant); Property Parcel: 192177, Located at 2320 South Point Road, Belmont, NC, Rezone 3.99 Acres from the (C-1) Light Commercial Zoning District with the Corridor Highway Overlay to the (C-3) General Commercial Zoning District with the Corridor Highway Overlay 1. Receive Citizen Comment 2. Close Public Hearing 3. Accept Motion 24-059 approved Pass ▶ jump to 12:15
  8. B. Public Hearing - RE: Commissioner Fraley - Building & Development Services - Zoning Map Change: REZ-24-01-31-00170, Cathy Fourshee Lee (Applicant); Property Parcel: 308207, Located at 6231 Dallas Cherryville Hwy., Bessemer City, NC, Rezone from the (R-1) Single Family Limited Zoning District with (CH) Corridor Highway Overlay to the (C-1) Light Commercial Zoning District with (CH) Corridor Highway Overlay 1. Receive Citizen Comment 2. Close Public Hearing 3. Accept Motion 24-042 approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:35
  9. C. Public Hearing - RE: Commissioner Hovis - Building & Development Services - Zoning Map Change: REZ-24-02-06-00171, Samuel Lee Wynn (Applicant); Property Parcel: 151880, Located at 127 White Jenkins Rd., Bessemer City, NC, Rezone from the (RS-12) Single Family 12,000 Square Feet and (R-1) Single Family Limited Zoning Districts with (US) Urban Standards Overlay to the (R-3) Single Family General Zoning District 1. Receive Citizen Comment 2. Close Public Hearing 3. Accept Motion 24-066 approved Pass ▶ jump to 23:41
  10. D. Public Hearing - RE: Commissioner Brown - Building & Development Services - Zoning Map Change: REZ-24-02-19-00172, Grant Phillips (Applicant); Property Parcel: 177359, Located at 124 Spratt Dr., Mount Holly, NC, Rezone 4.54 Acres from the (R-1) Single Family Limited Zoning District with (US) Urban Standards Overlay to the (R-2) Single Family Moderate Zoning District with (US) Urban Standards Overlay 1. Receive Citizen Comment 2. Close Public Hearing 3. Accept Motion 24-083 approved Pass ▶ jump to 29:33
  11. E. Public Hearing - RE: Commissioner Keigher - EDC - To Approve a Gaston County Level Two Incentive Grant Pursuant to N.C.Gen.Stat. §158-7.1 and To Authorize Gaston County to Enter into an Economic Development Agreement (EDA) with Tectonic 1. Receive Citizen Comment 2. Close Public Hearing 3. Accept Motion 24-079 approved Pass ▶ jump to 34:34
  12. F. Public Hearing - RE: Commissioner Keigher - EDC - To Authorize Eligibility for Tribridge Residential Redevelopment Project to Participate in Gaston County’s Local Investment Grant Program and To Approve a Gaston County Level One Incentive Grant Pursuant to N.C.Gen.Stat. §158-7.1 and To Authorize Gaston County to Enter into an Economic Development Agreement (EDA) with Tribridge Residential 1. Receive Citizen Comment 2. Close Public Hearing 3. Accept Motion 24-080 approved Pass ▶ jump to 39:54
  13. G. Public Hearing - RE: Commissioner Keigher - EDC - To Approve a Gaston County Level Two Incentive Grant Pursuant to N.C.Gen.Stat. §158-7.1 and To Authorize Gaston County to Enter into an Economic Development Agreement (EDA) with Project Son 1. Receive Citizen Comment 2. Close Public Hearing 3. Accept Motion 24-082 approved Pass ▶ jump to 44:51
  14. H. CANCELLED - Public Hearing - RE: Commissioner Keigher - EDC - To Approve a Gaston County Level Four Incentive Grant Pursuant to N.C.Gen.Stat. §158-7.1 and To Authorize Gaston County to Enter into an Economic Development Agreement (EDA) with Project Upcycle 1. Receive Citizen Comment 2. Close Public Hearing 3. Accept Motion 24-115
  15. III. BUSINESS AGENDA
  16. A. AGENDA REVISION/APPROVAL ▶ jump to 46:47
  17. 16 page break
  18. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ▶ jump to 47:49
  19. IV. CITIZEN RECOGNITION (Limited to One Hour; Sign up Prior to Start of Session; Comments Limited to 3 Minutes)
  20. V. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 48:16
  21. A. Commissioner Brown - BOC - To Revise the Gaston County Board of Commissioners’ Regular Meeting Schedule for May 2024 to Reschedule the May 14th Work Session to Thursday, May 16th - 6:00 P.M. 24-106 approved Pass
  22. B. Commissioner Hovis - BOC - Proclamation - To Proclaim the Month of March 2024 as American Red Cross Month in Gaston County 24-093 approved Pass
  23. 22 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved the Consent Agenda Pass
  24. C. Commissioner Worley - Budget & Strategy - Status Update for Informational Purposes to the BOC for the NC Department of Commerce - Rural Economic Development Division FY2019 Gaston County Community Development Block Grant - Neighborhood Revitalization Program (CDBG-NR) 24-086 approved Pass
  25. D. Commissioner Brown - Budget & Strategy (On Behalf of Parks & Recreation) - To Transfer $82,000 from Operating Budget to Capital Fund Through CIF (No Additional Funds) 24-101 approved Pass
  26. E. Commissioner Worley - Budget & Strategy - To Accept and Appropriate Additional Federal Funds for the Governor’s Crime Commission (GCC) Gaston County Police Department (GCPD) Block Grant ($29,498 - No County Funds) 24-121 approved Pass
  27. F. Commissioner Worley - Communications - To Recognize and Approve the Formation of the Gaston County Official AMERICA 250 NC Committee 24-089 approved Pass
  28. G. Commissioner Hovis - County Manager - To Approve a Resolution Authorizing a Lease with CaroMont Medical Group, Inc. for Medical Office Space at the Gaston County Health Department Building Located at 991 W. Hudson Blvd., Gastonia, NC for the Maternity Clinic 24-063 approved Pass
  29. H. Commissioner Hovis - County Manager - To Accept Departmental Budget Change Requests as Information 24-094 approved Pass
  30. I. Commissioner Brown - DHHS - Community Support Services - Transfer Funds from the General Government Capital Fund to the General Fund ($5,836.17) 24-110 approved Pass
  31. J. Commissioner Brown - DHHS - Community Support Services - To Approve the Community Child Protection Team (CCPT) and Child Fatality Prevention Team (CFPT) Annual Report Pursuant to N.C.Gen.Stat. §7B-1406 24-119 approved Pass
  32. K. Commissioner Brown - DHHS - Health Division - To Appropriate Excess Fee Revenue Earned During Fiscal Year 2023 from Fund Balance for the Public Health Clinics and Environmental Health Program (100% Fee Revenue - $67,449) 24-124 approved Pass
  33. L. Commissioner Brown - DHHS - Social Services Division - To Accept and Appropriate State Grant Funds through NC DSS for Emergency Foster Care Placements in the Amount of $64,434 24-073 approved Pass
  34. M. CANCELLED - Commissioner Keigher - EDC - To Authorize an Application to the NC Department of Commerce (NCDOC) Rural Economic Development Division Building Reuse Grant Program on Behalf of Project Upcycle 24-081
  35. N. Commissioner Keigher - EDC - To Authorize Acceptance and Appropriation of NC Department of Commerce (NCDOC) One NC Grant Funds ($75,000) and a Fund Balance Appropriation for the Required Local Match of the One NC Grant of $37,500 for the Benefit of Heyco Werk 24-111 approved Pass
  36. O. Commissioner Keigher - EDC - To Authorize an Application to the NC Department of Commerce (NCDOC) for the One NC Grant Program on Behalf of Project Tuscany (Formerly Project Olive Tree) 24-112 approved Pass
  37. P. Commissioner Keigher - EDC - To Authorize Acceptance and Appropriation of NC Department of Commerce (NCDOC) One NC Grant Funds ($100,000) and a Fund Balance Appropriation for the Required Local Match of the One NC Grant of $50,000 for the Benefit of Lynddahl Telecom A/S 24-114 approved Pass
  38. Q. Commissioner Worley - Finance - To Accept as Information the Attached Property Tax Refunds Less than $100. These Tax Refunds Should Be Recorded in the Board’s Minutes. (Total NCVTS Refunds - $2,596.81) 24-095 approved Pass
  39. R. Commissioner Worley - Finance - To Accept and Appropriate 2nd Installment for Year 3 of the 21st Century Community Learning Center and Afterschool Program for Woodhill Elementary School ($136,000) 24-120 approved Pass
  40. S. Commissioner Hovis - Finance - To Appropriate Additional Funds for FY2023 Fire District Audits Performed in FY2024 ($3,350.00) 24-105 approved Pass
  41. T. Commissioner Fraley - GEMS - To Appropriate Donations from GEMS to Gaston County Education Foundation ($1,000) 24-113 approved Pass
  42. U. Commissioner Fraley - GEMS - To Accept and Appropriate Additional Grant Funds Received from NC DHHS Asst. Secretary for Preparedness & Response Through Wake Forest University Health Sciences (100% Grant Funds - $5,500) 24-118 approved Pass
  43. V. Commissioner Hovis - Natural Resources - Resolution to Approve an Interlocal Agreement for Enforcement Services of the Gaston County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Ordinance for the City of Belmont 24-130 approved Pass
  44. W. Commissioner Hovis - Natural Resources - Resolution to Approve an Interlocal Agreement for Enforcement Services of the Gaston County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Ordinance for the Town of Cramerton 24-131 approved Pass
  45. X. Commissioner Hovis - Natural Resources - Resolution to Approve an Interlocal Agreement for Enforcement Services of the Gaston County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Ordinance for the City of Mount Holly 24-132 approved Pass
  46. Y. Commissioner Hovis - Natural Resources - Resolution to Approve an Interlocal Agreement for Enforcement Services of the Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance for the City of Belmont 24-128 approved Pass
  47. Z. Commissioner Hovis - Natural Resources - Resolution to Approve an Interlocal Agreement for Enforcement Services of the Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance for the Town of Cramerton 24-129 approved Pass
  48. AA. Commissioner Cloninger - Parks and Recreation - To Accept and Appropriate Gaston Arts Council Grassroots Grant Funds (Grant: $5,769 / County Match: $5,769) 24-088 approved Pass
  49. AB. Commissioner Cloninger - Parks and Recreation - To Accept and Appropriate Funds from Donations, Senior Games Sponsorships, and Entry Fees ($11,010) 24-090 approved Pass
  50. AC. Commissioner Cloninger - Parks and Recreation - To Accept and Appropriate Donation Funds ($3,000) 24-091 approved Pass
  51. AD. Commissioner Cloninger - Parks and Recreation (Senior Center) - To Accept and Appropriate Centralina Senior Center General Purpose Grant Funds (Grant: $11,093 / County Match: $3,698) 24-117 approved Pass
  52. AE. Commissioner Hovis - Police Department (Animal Care and Enforcement) - To Accept and Appropriate Donation Received from Bissell Pet Foundation for the “Empty the Shelters” Event in the Amount of $1,900 24-122 approved Pass
  53. AF. Commissioner Johnson - Public Works - A Resolution to Declare List of Vehicles Surplus and Approve the Sale of Said Vehicles to the Highest Bidder on GovDeals.com and to Authorize Staff to Prepare the Necessary Documents in Accordance with North Carolina General Statute 160A-266 24-065 approved Pass
  54. AG. Commissioner Cloninger - Public Works - To Award a Construction Contract to G.W. Liles Construction Company for the Dallas Park Restroom Addition in the amount of $347,950.00 24-072 approved Pass
  55. AH. Commissioner Hovis - Public Works - To Accept an Offer to Purchase a County Owned Surplus Parcel (PID 121058) Located on the Corner of North D Street and West Virginia Avenue in Bessemer City and Authorize Staff to Initiate the Upset Bid Process 24-075 approved Pass
  56. AI. Commissioner Keigher - Public Works - To Award a Construction Contract to Hostetter and Son Construction, Inc. for the Renovation of the Gastonia Adult Daycare Center in the amount of $668,370.00 24-078
  57. AJ. Commissioner Keigher - Public Works - To Authorize the County Manager, or Her Designee, to Execute an Interlocal Agreement between Gaston County and the City of Gastonia for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funded Chapel Grove Elementary Waterline Project 24-092 approved Pass
  58. AK. Commissioner Brown - Public Works - To Authorize the County Manager, or Her Designee, to Execute an Interlocal Agreement Between Gaston County and the City of Mount Holly for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funded North Belmont Park Water Line Project 24-107 approved Pass
  59. AL. Commissioner Hovis - Public Works - To Authorize the County Manager, or Her Designee, to Execute an Interlocal Agreement Between Gaston County and the City of Bessemer City for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funded Tryon Elementary Water Line Project 24-108 approved Pass
  60. AM. Commissioner Fraley - Tax Collections - Pursuant to G.S. 105-381, the Tax Collector Requests that the February Tax Refunds be Made. (Releases and Refunds - $0.00; Overpayments - $30,258.48; VTS Refunds - $6,256.91; Grand Total - $36,515.39) 24-102 approved Pass
  61. VI. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
  62. VII. ITEMS ADDED BY MAJORITY VOTE FOR DISCUSSION ONLY
  63. VIII. APPOINTMENTS ▶ jump to 48:33
  64. A. Appointment List - Current Expiring Terms/Vacant Positions 24-123
  65. IX. REPORTS
  66. A. Commissioners Committee Reports ▶ jump to 50:01
  67. B. County Manager’s Report ▶ jump to 51:50
  68. C. County Attorney’s Report ▶ jump to 52:44
  69. X. OTHER MATTERS ▶ jump to 53:13
  70. XI. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 63:10