Bessemer City News

Christmas in Bessemer City

November 18, 2008 – 1:15 pm
Christmas in the City December 5, 6:00-9:00 pm Join us in Downtown Bessemer City as we celebrate the Christmas season. The Christmas celebration will feature food vendors, carriage rides, train rides for children and live music. Special guest Santa Claus will also visit the event, so bring the camera and snap a photo of Santa with your children. Local businesses will be open to serve refreshments. The Christmas Parade December 14, 2:30 pm

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City Council Meeting Agenda for November 10, 2008

November 5, 2008 – 3:31 pm
The following topics will be addressed at the upcoming Bessemer City Council meeting on November 10, 2008: Call to Order, Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance Adjustment & Approval of November Agenda: Items will only be added or removed upon approval of the Mayor and City Council. Special Presentation:  Veteran’s Day Proclamation Approval of Minutes: Special Meeting of 10/07/08, Regular Meeting of 10/13/08 Opportunity for Public Comment: This is an opportunity for members of the public to express items of interest to the Mayor and City Council.  This is not a time to respond or take action.  Any necessary action will be taken under advisement.  Speakers are required to use proper decorum and asked to limit comments to no more than five (5) minutes. Consent Agenda: The items of the “Consent Agenda” are adopted on a single motion and vote unless the Mayor or City Council wishes to withdraw an item for a separate vote and/or ...

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Change in Declaration of Water Shortage

October 21, 2008 – 10:49 am
PRESS RELEASE Change in Declaration of Water Shortage On Tuesday October 14, 2008, after consultation with the Public Utilities Director, the City Manager of Bessemer City issued a change in Declaration of Water Shortage from a stage III to a Stage I for the City of Bessemer City because of significant rainfall in this area. City Manager Allan Farris is asking for voluntary conservation using the Stage 1 restriction guidelines. This will be effective 10/15/08. According to section 52.32 of the Bessemer City Code of Ordinances, Stage 1 Guidelines asks the citizens of Bessemer City to take conservation measures and voluntarily limit water usage by adhering to the following conditions: 1.  Limit car washing to the minimum 2.  Limit lawn and garden watering to that which is necessary for plants to survive. 3.  Cease washing down outside areas such as sidewalks, patios, parking lots, service bays or aprons, and the like. 4.  Limit watering shrubbery to the minimum ...

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City Council Meetings

October 21, 2008 – 9:46 am
City Council Meetings The Bessemer City Council meets in regularly-scheduled session at 7:00 PM on the second Monday night of each month. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall Facility located at 132 W. Virginia Avenue, Bessemer City, North Carolina An agenda is prepared for each meeting and generally available in the office of the City Clerk by 4:00 PM the Thursday preceding the scheduled meeting. An agenda cover will be placed on the website and posted on the bulletin board at City Hall. The minutes of the Council meetings are posted on the website. Questions regarding the agenda or the minute should be addressed to the City Clerk. City Clerk Janice M. Costner a Certified Municipal Clerk and has been employed with the Bessemer City since 1978. Janice M. Costner, CMC City of Bessemer City 132 W. Virginia Avenue Bessemer City, NC 28016 704-833-0361 704 629-2237 Fax Contact: Janice M. Costner

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Colvin Fills City Council Ward 4 Vacancy

October 20, 2008 – 12:39 pm
Melanie Colvin was unanimously appointed by the Bessemer City Council to fill the Ward 4 vacancy. She was sworn in at the October 13, 2008 Council Meeting. Mrs. Colvin will serve out the term of Howard Jones.

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September 2008 City Council Meeting Minutes

October 1, 2008 – 10:59 am
The Bessemer City Council met in regular session on September 8, 2008 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Members Present Mayor Pro-tem Marilyn Best; Council Members: Wayne Massagee, Kay McCathen, Becky Smith and Jim Long.  City Attorney David Smith was also present.  Mayor Bob Hovis and Manager Allan Farris were out of town to attend training.   Call to Order, Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Pro-tem Best called the meeting to order.  Kay McCathen opened the meeting with prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Adjustment and Approval of September Agenda Upon motion of Wayne Massagee and second of Jim Long, a “Resolution of Surplus” was added to the “Consent Agenda” and the agenda was unanimously approved. Special Presentation Mayor Pro-tem Best read a Proclamation declaring the week of September 17-23, 2008 as Constitution Week in Bessemer City.  She asked all citizens to reaffirm the ideals the Framers of the Constitution had in ...

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City Council Meeting Minutes, August 11, 2008

September 9, 2008 – 10:20 am
August 11, 2008 The Bessemer City Council met in regular session on August 11, 2008 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Members Present Mayor Bob Hovis; Council Members: Jim Long, Becky Smith, Marilyn Best, Kay McCathen, Wayne Massagee. Also present were City Manager Allan Farris and City Attorney David Smith. Call to Order, Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Hovis opened the meeting with prayer remembering family members of Marilyn Best (Alfred Best) and Becky Smith (Gwyn Steelman). Mayor Hovis then led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Jim Long and second of Kay McCathen the minutes of the July 14, 2008 Council meeting were unanimously approved. Request to Speak/Opportunity for Public Comment A) Ms. Kathy Beck, 517 E. Lee Avenue addressed City Council regarding a carport she was instructed to remove from her property by the City's Code Enforcement Officer. Ms. Beck wanted to ...

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Declaration of Stage 3 Water Shortage

August 15, 2008 – 10:31 am
Press Release DECLARATION OF STAGE 3 WATER SHORTAGE MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION On Monday August 11, 2008, the City Manager of Bessemer City issued a Declaration of Stage III Water Shortage for the City of Bessemer City. Because of the recent high temperatures and lack of significant rain, City Manager, Allan Farris, has initiated Stage 3 Water Shortage Guidelines. According to section 52.34 of the Bessemer City Code of Ordinances, Stage 3 Guidelines, the following restrictions shall apply. In addition to the Stage I voluntary & II guidelines already in effect, it shall be unlawful to use water supplied by the city water system in the following manner: § 52.34 STAGE III WATER SHORTAGE CONDITIONS; RESTRICTIONS. (1) To fill or add any water into any pool. (2) Use water outside a structure for any use other than an emergency involving a fire. (3) Fire protection to be maintained by the drafting of ponds, rivers, and the like, wherever ...

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