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January 29, 2010 – 9:57 am
Public Works Technician: Bessemer City seeks applicants for moderately difficult work in the maintenance of water, sewer systems and street repair. Applicant needs to be able to operate light to medium equipment. HS Grad. + experience in semi-skilled maintenance and construction preferred. Ability to obtain CDL within 1yr. of employment. Drug screen required. Salary $25,241-$26,006. Apply with ESC Office, 1391 Bessemer City Road, Gastonia. Position open until filled. EOE

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City Council Minutes - January 11, 2010

January 11, 2010 – 1:14 pm
January 11, 2010 The Bessemer City Council met in regular session on January 11, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Members Present Mayor Bob Hovis; Council Members:  Dan Boling, Kay McCathen, Joe Will, Melanie Colvin, Becky Smith and Donnie Griffin.  City Manager Allan Farris and City Attorney David Smith were also present. Call to Order Mayor Hovis called the meeting to order and led in the opening prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Adjustment & Approval of Agenda Upon motion by Becky Smith and second by Dan Boling, the January agenda was approved with the "Council Rules of Procedures" being continued to the February meeting. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the December 14, 2009 meeting were unanimously approved by motion of Becky Smith and second by Kay McCathen. Request to Speak/Opportunity for Public Comment A)  Mr. Ted Saunders, Bessemer City High School Principal, 2514 Cherokee Court, Gastonia, addressed Council to request the waiver of ...

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City Council Minutes - December 14, 2009

December 14, 2009 – 1:10 pm
December 14, 2009 The Bessemer City Council met in regular session on December 14, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Members Present Mayor Bob Hovis; Council Members:  Wayne Massagee, Kay McCathen, Marilyn Best, Melanie Colvin, Becky Smith and Jim Long.  City Manager Allan Farris and City Attorney David Smith were also present. Call to Order Mayor Hovis called the meeting to order and led in the opening prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the November 9, 2009 meeting were unanimously approved by motion of Jim Long and second of Marilyn Best. Presentation of Audit Report Mike, Shipman, CPA with Collis & Associates, presented the Audit Report for the year ending June 30, 2009.  Mr. Shipman first expressed appreciation to staff for their assistance stating that it "is truly a pleasure to work with such a cooperative, pleasant and qualified staff".  He then thanked Council for the opportunity ...

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City Council Minutes - November 9, 2009

November 9, 2009 – 1:05 pm
November 9, 2009 The City Council met in regular session on November 9,   2009 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Members Present Mayor Bob Hovis; Council Members:  Wayne Massagee, Kay McCathen, Marilyn Best, Melanie Colvin, Becky Smith and Jim Long.  City Manager Allan Farris and City Attorney David Smith were also present. Call to Order, Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Hovis called the meeting to order.  Jim Long opened the meeting with prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Hovis. Adjustment & Approval of November Agenda Upon motion by Marilyn Best and second by Becky Smith, the November Agenda was unanimously approved. Approval of Minutes By motion of Kay McCathen and second by Melanie Colvin, the minutes of the October 12, 2009 meeting were unanimously approved. Budget Amendment (Water/Sewer Fund) October 2009 bids for water projects came in better than expected.  Bids approved at the October 12, 2009 meeting for the Water ...

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Special City Council Meeting – Small Area Plan

October 21, 2009 – 11:39 am
The City Council met in Special Session on August 10, 2009 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Proper notice was given. Members PresentMayor Bob Hovis; Council Members:  Wayne Massagee, Becky Smith, Melanie Colvin, Marilyn Best, Kay McCathen and Wayne Massagee.  City Manager Allan Farris was also present. Call to Order and Purpose of the meeting Mayor Hovis called the meeting to order and advised the purpose of the meeting was a review of the “Small Area Plan” by Deb Ryan of Ryan-Harris Consultants. The “Small Area Plan” is a part of the Community Planning Project. Presentation of Small Area Plan Ms. Deb Ryan presented the Downtown Small Area Plan (SAPD) and the Edgewood Road Gateway Plan (GP) to the Mayor and City Council.  The recommendations contained in the SAPD are based upon the Strategic Vision Plan, Marketing Study and Land Use Plan developed by the city and adopted by ...

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City Council Meeting – October 12, 2009

October 12, 2009 – 12:56 pm
October 12, 2009 The City Council met in regular session on October 12, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Members Present Mayor Bob Hovis; Council Members:  Wayne Massagee, Melanie Colvin, Becky Smith, Jim Long, Kay McCathen and Marilyn Best.  City Manager Allan Farris and City Attorney David Smith were also present. Call to Order, Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Hovis called the meeting to order and led in the opening prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Adjustment & Approval of October Agenda Upon motion by Wayne Massagee and second by Jim Long, "A Domestic Violence Proclamation" was unanimously added to the agenda as a Special Presentation. Special Presentations The following Proclamations were read aloud by Mayor Hovis: A)  National Breast Cancer Awareness Month - The Proclamation was unanimously adopted by motion of Marilyn Best and second by Becky Smith. B)  Medical Assistants Recognition Week - The Proclamation was unanimously adopted by motion of Kay ...

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Bessemer City Congratulates Hannah Baldwin

September 30, 2009 – 11:35 pm
[caption id="attachment_285" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="“Hannah Baldwin won the title of Miss Gastonia’s Outstanding Teen 2010."][/caption] “Hannah Baldwin won the title of Miss Gastonia’s Outstanding Teen 2010. Hannah is a Bessemer City resident and at the September 14th, 2009 meeting Mayor Bob Hovis presented Hannah and her family with a congratulatory award on behalf of the Bessemer City Council and the citizens of Bessemer City.”

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City Council Meeting – September 14, 2009

September 14, 2009 – 11:50 am
The City Council met in regular session on September 14, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Members Present Mayor Bob Hovis; Council Members: Wayne Massagee, Melanie Colvin, Becky Smith and Jim Long. Marilyn Best arrived late at 7:20 PM. Kay McCathen was absent due to illness. City Manager Allan Farris and City Attorney David Smith were also present. Call to Order, Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Hovis called the meeting to order and led in the opening prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Adjustment & Approval of September Agenda Upon motion by Jim Long and second by Becky Smith, the September agenda was unanimously approved as submitted. Special Presentations A) Special Award to Hannah Baldwin - Mayor Hovis introduced Miss Hannah Baldwin of Bessemer City who recently won the title of Miss Gastonia’s Outstanding Teen 2010. He invited Hannah’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. John Baldwin and Todd Hagans, Business Manager for ...

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