On the agenda: Kings Mountain Regular Meeting - Jul 28, 2026 — Data Center (Jul 28)

Agenda for the City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 6:00 PM
Council Chambers at City Hall 101 West Gold Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086
1.

Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum - Robert C. Wagman, Mayor

2.

Invocation - Pastor Scott Whitney, East Gold Street Wesleyan Church, Kings Mountain, NC (Please
stand for Invocation and remain standing for Pledge of Allegiance)

3.

Pledge of Allegiance - Robert C. Wagman, Mayor

4.

Motion to adopt the proposed Agenda (Only emergency items shall be added to the agenda.
Emergency shall be defined and requested by the City Manager. Upon approval of the Mayor and City
Council the item will be added. Consent Items will be adopted with a single motion, second, and vote
unless a request for removal from the Consent agenda is heard from a Councilmember)

5.

Special Presentations and Recognitions
A.

6.

A Resolution authorizing the retirement of Kings Mountain Police Department K-9
Bear and grant custody to his K-9 Handler Corporal Craig Cooke - Mayor, Robert C.
Wagman.

Citizen Recognition Persons wishing to appear before Council during this portion of the meeting are
required to sign up prior to the start of the meeting. In an effort to maintain order and decorum, we would
encourage speakers to be courteous and respectful while citizen input is heard. Please refrain from
profanity, inappropriate gestures, insults, personal attacks, or accusations. Citizens should not expect
Councilmembers to respond to their comments during the course of the meeting. If follow up is needed,
the Mayor, or presiding officer may ask the speaker to provide contact information to the City Clerk so
that Staff may assist. In an effort to allow for a fair allotment of time, each Speaker will be limited to
three (3) minutes. Based upon the number of people signed up to speak, Council may elect to adjust the
time limitations for all speakers or assign a time limit for the entire Citizen Recognition period.

7.

Mayor, Councilmember and City Manager Remarks

8.

Motion to Adopt the Following Consent Agenda:
A.

Adopt the minutes of the Special Meeting of May 12, 2026 and Regular Meeting of
May 26, 2026.

B.

Authorize the City Manager to execute a Water Meter Service Contract with Fortiline
Waterworks in the amount of $164,664.00 for water meter replacement hardware and
software.

C.

Adopt resolutions authorizing the City to enter into two (2) interlocal purchasing
cooperative agreements.
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9.

Public Hearing Persons wishing to appear before Council during this portion of the meeting are
required to sign up for the specific Public Hearing that they would like to give input prior to the start of
the meeting. Speakers will be called in the order in which they are signed up and may only provide
comments that are directly related to the subject matter for the specific Public Hearing. To avoid
unnecessary repetition, individuals supporting the same position should designate a spokesperson to
represent the group. In an effort to allow for a fair allotment of time, each speaker will be limited to three
(3) minutes. If a Public Hearing is well-attended, Council may elect to adjust the time limitations for all
speakers signed up to speak at the hearing.

10.

11.

A.

Consider a Moratorium Extension on Permitting New Data Centers - Henry Earle,
Assistant City Director.

B.

(Action on Item 9A) Motion to (adopt/deny) an Ordinance to extend the existing
moratorium on permitting new data centers for an additional six months.

C.

Case No. Z-26-11: Consider a Map Amendment to the City of Kings Mountain
Zoning Map, Changing Parcels 57246 & 56672 from Suburban Residential (SR) to
Planned Development (PD) - Brad Lagano, Planning Director.

D.

(Action on Item 9C) Motion to (approve/deny) the rezoning request for parcels 57246
& 56672 from Suburban Residential (SR) Planned Development (PD). This request is
(reasonable/not reasonable) and is (consistent/not consistent) with the Future Land Use
Map.

E.

Case No. Z-26-10: Consider a Map Amendment to the City of Kings Mountain
Zoning Map, Changing Parcel 11755 from Light Industrial (LI) to Auto Urban
Commercial (AU) - Brad Lagano, Planning Director.

F.

(Action on Item 9E) Motion to (approve/deny) the rezoning request for parcel 11755
from Light Industrial (LI) to Auto Urban (AU). This request is (reasonable/not
reasonable) and is (consistent/not consistent) with the Future Land Use Map.

Regular Meeting
A.

Motion to adopt a Resolution which defines an Affordable Housing Policy - Mickey
Corry, City Attorney.

B.

Discussion and possible action to adopt an Ordinance amending the City of Kings
Mountain Code of Ordinance, Chapter 92, John Moss H. Moss Reservoir Area - Todd
Carpenter, City Manager.

C.

Discussion regarding Moss Lake camping fees - Mayor Robert Wagman.

Motion to Adjourn
Thank you for attending tonight’s meeting. Citizens may not approach the Dais after the
meeting is adjourned and should exit City Hall immediately after the meeting has ended. If
you have items that you would like to leave for Council or City Staff, please see the City Clerk
at the podium. City Hall will be locked fifteen minutes after adjournment.

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The City of Kings Mountain would like to ensure that people with disabilities have the ability to access its meetings,
programs, and activities. Should you require assistance to participate in a meeting of the City of Kings Mountain City
Council, please contact the City Clerk at least 5 business days before the event.

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