City Council 2026 03 17

GASTONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Gaston County Courthouse - Public Forum Room Gastonia, NC Tuesday, March 17, 2026 6:00 PM ITEM A: INVOCATION - Mayor Pro Tem Jim Gallagher ITEM B: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Richard Franks ITEM C: ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA ITEM D: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES D.1: Joint City Council / Gastonia Planning Commission Special Meeting - February 10, 2026 Attachment D.2: Regular City Council Meeting - February 17, 2026 Attachment D.3: Regular City Council Meeting - March 3, 2026 Attachment ITEM E: PRESENTATIONS E.1: Gaston MAX Presentation Presenter: Mr. Gavin Stewart, Public Engagement Manager, Gaston County Communications Office Attachment ITEM F: 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 G: COMMITTEE REPORT(S) G.1: Senior Advisory Commission Presenter: Councilwoman Jennifer M. Stepp, Chairwoman Attachment G.2: Recreation Advisory Committee  Presenter: Councilwoman Donyel Barber, Chairwoman Attachment ITEM H: CONSENT AGENDA H.1: Proclamation Recognizing March 17, 2026 as Arbor Day Attachment H.2: Proclamation Recognizing April 2026 as North Carolina 811 Safe Digging Month Attachment H.3: Resolution to Revoke Lateral Sign-on Bonus for South Carolina Police Candidates Attachment H.4: Resolution to Accept for Maintenance Portions of West Ninth Avenue Attachment H.5: Resolution to Recognize Additional Funds Received from Onsite Surplus Sale in the Amount of $123,432 and Budget Amendment 2620038 Attachment H.6: Resolution to Award the DWI Project No, SRPW1340191 Long Creek WWTP Piping Project Construction Contract to Cove Utility, LLC, in the Amount of $787,695 Contingent on Receipt of Authorization to Award from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality - Division of Water Infrastructure Attachment H.7: Resolution to Award a Contract to Altec Industries, Inc. for the Purchase of One (1) Bucket Truck in the Amount of $345,759 for the Electric Division of the Public Services Department Attachment H.8: Resolution Declaring Municipally Owned Personal Property as Surplus Pursuant to G.S. 160A-270 Attachment H.9: Resolution to Adopt the City of Gastonia Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) Attachment H.10: Resolution to Approve a Municipal Agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for Sidewalk Maintenance as Part of STIP Project U- 6043 (US 74 Additional Eastbound Lane) Attachment H.11: Amendment to Traffic Ordinance: *Add Speed Limit 25 MPH on the Following Streets: West 4th Avenue from South York Street (US 321) to South South Street; Sandswood Drive from Carmen Lane to Dead End *Add No Parking on East Side of the Following Street: Moonlite Avenue from Austin Street to Sunshine Avenue  Attachment H.12: Resolution Approving an Agreement Between Flock Safety and the City of Gastonia Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-129(e)(6) Attachment ITEM I: REGULAR AGENDA I.1: Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution to Close Portions of Adams Avenue and Robinson Street (unopened) and an Alleyway (10 feet in width) Located on the North Side of Parkdale Avenue and on the South Side of Garrison Boulevard and Third Avenue Presenter: Mr. Eric Edgerton, City Attorney Attachment I.2: Presentation of Information on the Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Grant for the Project Change Feasibility and Connectivity Study and Consideration of a Resolution to Approve a Grant Agreement Between the City of Gastonia and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for a Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Grant for the Project Change Feasibility and Connectivity Study for a Total Project Amount of $2,500,000 with Budget Amendment 2620037 Presenter: Mrs. Randi Gates, Director of Transportation Attachment ITEM J: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT - Presentation: Mr. Eric Edgerton, City Attorney ITEM K: CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - Presentation: Mr. Michael C. Peoples, City Manager ITEM L: CITY COUNCIL'S REPORT - Presentation: City Council Members ITEM M: ANNOUNCEMENTS - Presentation: Mayor Richard Franks ITEM N: CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) 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 *** April 3, 2026 -- Easter (Good Friday) -- City Offices Closed *** April 7, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting, City Council Chambers, City Hall @ 6:00 p.m.