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Mount Holly meeting roundup: consent agenda, gallery art, water-service extension and upcoming bids
Summary
Council approved a consent agenda, authorized new outdoor gallery art, approved an outside water service connection, announced bid openings for two major capital projects and accepted a fire truck conveyance; no offers yet for 131 South Main Street.
At its February 2025 meeting Mount Holly City Council approved routine consent items, a change of art displays in the City Hall pergola, and a request to extend city water service to an outside customer at 107 Riverside Drive. Council also announced upcoming bid openings for two major capital projects and reported no offers had been received for 131 South Main Street.
The council approved a seven-item consent agenda on a voice vote; the packet included a resolution to convey a retired 1999 fire truck to Hot Springs in Western North Carolina to assist with hurricane recovery needs. Council also held two ceremonial swearing-in events for new firefighters earlier in the meeting.
On a separate item, council approved the replacement of six art works in the outdoor gallery outside City Hall, with the Planned Arts Committee and staff recommending the selection. Council approved the selection on a motion by Councilmember Meadows with a second from Councilmember Shoemaker.
Council granted a property owner’s request to extend city water only (not sewer) to 107 Riverside Drive (Gaston County tax parcel 176293). Staff reported the sewer extension did not make financial sense given distance to the nearest manhole; Councilmember Craig moved approval and Councilmember Reeves seconded.
City Manager Blanton reported that as of the meeting no offers had been received yet for 131 South Main Street, though staff had fielded inquiries and the listing remains live. He also updated the council on capital projects: bids for the Dutchman’s Creek Bridge (bid opening Friday at 10:00) and the South Gateway Connector Road (bid opening Thursday) are pending, Ransom Hunter Park construction is underway with completion expected by late spring/early summer, and sound upgrades for the Grand Hall have begun.
Council later moved into a closed session pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. §143‑318.11(a)(3) and (5).
