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GASTONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chamber - City Hall - Gastonia, NC Thursday, November 6, 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 - October 21, 2025 Attachment ITEM E: 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 F: COMMITTEE REPORT(S) F.1: Transportation Committee 2.A: Presentation of Southeast Gastonia Area Transportation Study (SEGATS) Action Item: 3: Presentation and Consideration of a Resolution to Approve the Traffic Calming Policy Presenter: Councilwoman Jennifer M. Stepp, Chairwoman Attachment F.2: Utilities Committee Action Items: 2.A: Consideration of a Resolution to Adopt Net Billing for Renewable Generation Policy and Associated Amendment to the Fee Schedule 2.D: Consideration of a Resolution to Approve an Interlocal Agreement with Gaston County and the City of High Shoals for the Construction of Sewer Infrastructure 2.F: Consideration of Amendments to the Code of Ordinance for Water & Sewer Offsite and Upsized Infrastructure Reimbursements  Presenter: Councilman Jim Gallagher, Chairman Attachment ITEM G: CONSENT AGENDA G.1: Resolution to Approve Designation of ABC Official Cody Huffstetler Attachment G.2: Resolution Approving a Contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc. in the Total Amount of $1,911,240 for E ERP, Software as a Service (SaaS), and Professional Services Attachment G.3: Resolution to Award a Contract to Koa Hills Consulting for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Implementation Consultant Services in the Amount of $324,465 Attachment G.4: Resolution to Approve Final Recording Plat for Baler Mills Phase 1 Map 1 Attachment G.5: Amendment to Traffic Ordinance: *Add Speed Limit 25 MPH on the Following Streets: Leonard Drive from Hoffman Road to Hickory Hollow Road; Poston Circle from Craig Avenue to Craig Avenue; Park Drive from Poston Circle to Poston Circle *Add Two-Way Stop Controlled Intersection at the Following Intersections: Elizabeth Street and Maple Avenue; Temple Court and Maple Avenue; Maple Avenue and Fairfield Drive *Remove Yield Controlled Intersection at the Following Intersections: Elizabeth Street and Maple Avenue; Temple Court and Maple Avenue; Maple Avenue and Fairfield Drive Attachment G.6: Resolution to Recognize Revenue from the North Carolina Department of Commerce (NCDOC) Rural Downtown Economic Development (RDED) Grant for the Active Adult Center in the Amount of $237,500 with Budget Amendment 2620014 Attachment ITEM H: REGULAR AGENDA H.1: Consideration of a Resolution to Approve an Agreement with Advocates for Healthy Citizens, Inc., Doing Business as HealthNet Gaston, in Collaboration with Unity Baptist Church for the Operation of a Warming Center with Funds as Received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program ($15,000) and General Funds ($7,644), Totaling $ 22,644 Presenters: Ms. Danette Dye, Director of Housing and Community Engagement Ms. Crystal Walls, Executive Director of HealthNet Gaston Dr. Eddie Piercy, Pastor - Unity Baptist Church Attachment  H.2: Senior Advisory Commission Appointments Presenter: Mr. Eric Edgerton, City Attorney Attachment H.3: Presentation of Updates to the 2025 - 2027 Goals and Objectives Presenter: Mr. Michael C. Peoples, City Manager ITEM I: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT - Presentation: Mr. Eric Edgerton, City Attorney ITEM J: CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - Presentation: Mr. Michael C. Peoples, City Manager ITEM K: CITY COUNCIL'S REPORT - Presentation: City Council Members ITEM L: ANNOUNCEMENTS - Presentation: Mayor Richard Franks ITEM M: 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 *** November 11, 2025 - Veterans Day - City Offices Closed *** November 18, 2025 - Regular City Council Meeting, Public Forum Room, Gaston County Courthouse @ 6:00 p.m.