James (Jim) Gallagher

Commercial Maintenance Code Enforcement

Property owners failing to comply may incur administrative fees and potential liens.

Unified Development Ordinance Amendment for Vape and Tobacco Shops

Minimal fiscal impact expected from administrative enforcement.

After-the-Fact Siding and Exterior Alterations at 308 W. Fifth Ave.

Private property renovation costs borne by the owner.

New Single-Family Construction at 424 W. Second Ave.

New private capital investment into a vacant infill lot in the historic district.

Martha Rivers Park Equipment Replacement

Funded through previously approved park improvement budgets.

Project Metro Economic Development Incentive

The company invests $21 million in taxable property, with tax incentives rebated on a sliding 10-year schedule starting at 90%.

Unified Development Ordinance Major Development Rules

Absorbed within existing planning department operations.

Historic Chimney Demolition Review at 535 W. Harvie Ave.

Private property alteration costs borne by the owner.

Long Creek Wastewater Outfall Resiliency Project

The project costs $707,000 initially, reimbursable through a $5,000,000 state loan and principal forgiveness package.

Linwood Springs Park Property Acquisition

Secures permanent public ownership of park land without requiring purchase funds.

City Attorney Retirement and Legal Transitions

Taxpayers are funding the salary and operational costs for the interim position, though this is a standard budgeted transition expense.

Historic District Window and Fenestration Standards

Property owner avoided potential compliance fines or the cost of re-replacing 27 windows.

Rezoning at 1701 N. New Hope Road for Duplex Development

Private investment in new residential infill housing with associated building and utility fee revenues.

Police Accountability and Transparency Demands

None specified.

Project Alliance Gastonia 85 Industrial Park Incentive

Generates extensive new industrial tax base with a 10-year Level Four incentive structure.

Farmers Market Building Upfit Study

Cost not to exceed $32,000 funded via federal CDBG grant allocations.

Martha Rivers Park Parking Expansion

$1,945,636.82 funded by General Obligation Bonds and Stormwater Capital funds.

Sierra Ridge East Duplex Development

Expansion of suburban housing stock and infrastructure contributions in western Gastonia.

Gastonia 150th Anniversary and Linwood Park Grand Opening Planning

$307,900 total across two event budgets, offset by sponsorships and revenues.

N. Boyce Street Townhome Development

Private capital investment in housing and commercial corridor revitalization near downtown.

Oath of Office for Mary Kelly

After-the-Fact Approval for 615 S. Chester St.

New Construction COA for 424 W. Second Ave.

Approval of August 27, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Excusal of Councilwoman Stepp

Adoption of the Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Juneteenth Event Plans and Budget

Table Item 2.H Winter Weather Shelter Funding

HOME-ARP Non-Congregate Shelter RFP Reissuance

Project Lifesaver Memorandum of Understanding

Amendment to Chapter 6-228 of Code of Ordinances (Solicitation)

Martha Rivers Playground Replacement Contract Negotiation

Facade and Architecture Grant for 140 East Main Ave.

Facade Grant for 275 West Main Ave.

Unified Development Ordinance Amendment for Tobacco/Vape Retail

Closed Session

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

CONSENT AGENDA

Proclamation Recognizing November 1, 2026 as Extra Mile Day

Councilman Koutsoupias made a motion to approve the Fee Schedule as presented.

Councilwoman Dreher made a motion to remove from the Fee Schedule the proposed surcharge of $1.00 (regular fare)/$.50 (reduced fare) for trips over 5 miles.

Approval of FY 2027 Consolidated Fee Schedule

Ordinance Amending City Charter Regarding Mayor's Voting Authority

Stated that standard NC statutes and regional practice limit mayors to tie-breaks, and regular voting leads to division.