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November 2008 City Council Meeting Minutes

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

The Bessemer City Council met in regular session on November 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Following are the minutes from that meeting. Members Present Mayor Bob Hovis; Council Members: Wayne Massagee, Kay McCathen, Melanie Colvin, Jim Long, Becky Smith and Marilyn Best.  City Manager Allan ...

Christmas in Bessemer City

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

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 ...

City Council Meeting Agenda for November 10, 2008

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

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 ...

Change in Declaration of Water Shortage

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

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 ...

City Council Meetings

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

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 ...

Wise’s Family Fun & Ice Cream Grand Opening

Friday, August 15th, 2008

August 12, 2008 was the Grand Opening of a new business in Bessemer City. Family Fun & Ice Cream serves Tony’s Ice Cream and has video games, pool tables and a family fun atmosphere. Located at 103 W. Pennsylvania Ave. next to Wise Insurance. Hours: Mon-Thu 3 - 9PM, Fri-Sun 3 – 10PM. Available ...

Fun at the New Pool

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

The pool is now open through Labor Day. The pool has lifeguards, a water slide, drinks and snacks. Hours: 1-6pm, 7 days a week. Admission: $3.00 (children under 6: $1.00) Location: Highway 161 at Crowders Mountain Rd.

Central School Redevelopment

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

Central School Redevelopment Project Near Completion The Central School Redevelopment Project is nearing completion. Currently 95% of the main school has been completed and the 8 units in book building are being framed. The anticipated completion date is early October.