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HIGH POINT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, November 17, 2025 - 5:30 PM
Municipal Office Building
211 S. Hamilton Street
High Point, NC 27260
ROLL CALL, MOMENT OF SILENCE, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Jefferson called the Meeting of the High Point City Council to order at 5:30 p.m.
and stated the following members were present. He called for a moment of silence and
the Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Present: Mayor Cyril Jefferson, Council Member Vickie McKiver, Ward 1, Council
Member Tyrone Johnson, Ward 2, Council Member Monica Peters, Ward 3, Council
Member Patrick Harman, Ward 4, Council Member Tim Andrew, Ward 5, Council
Member Michael Holmes, Ward 6
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Britt Moore, At Large, Council Member Amanda Cook, At
Large
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mayor Jefferson indicated there would be three items added to the General Agenda:
An item to appoint Saundra Bethea to the Human Relations Commission, an item to
accept the resignation of Council Member Cook, and an item to appoint a new Council
Member to the vacant position.
A motion was made by Council Member Andrew, seconded by Council Member
Johnson, to adopt the agenda as amended.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Jefferson, Council Member Holmes, Council Member McKiver, Council
Member Johnson, Council Member Peters, Council Member Harman, Council Member
Andrew
Nay: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Moore, Council Member Cook
RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
2025-464 Recognition of the 2025 High Point 101 Cohort
Mayor Jefferson will recognize the 2025 High Point 101 cohort
for successfully completing the City's civic education and
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Mayor Jefferson invited the graduates of the High Point 101 2025 cohort up for
recognition and a photo with City Council and city staff.
Andy Turner, one of the 2025 High Point 101 cohort members, spoke on the benefits of
the program and encouraged citizens to participate to better understand the workings
of the City government.
2025-466 Proclamation - Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Mayor Jefferson will read a Proclamation declaring November
2025 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
Mayor Jefferson read the proclamation for Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
2025-467 Proclamation - World Prematurity Day
Mayor Jefferson will read a Proclamation declaring November
17, 2025, as World Prematurity Day.
Mayor Jefferson presented the proclamation to members of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,
Delta Kappa Zeta Chapter.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
A motion was made by Council Member Andrew, seconded by Council Member
Johnson, to approve the Consent Agenda.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Jefferson, Council Member Holmes, Council Member McKiver, Council
Member Johnson, Council Member Peters, Council Member Harman, Council Member
Andrew
Nay: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Moore, Council Member Cook
C-1) 2025-460 Consideration of a Contract with Sylvester and Cockrum,
LLC
City Council is requested to consider a contract with Sylvester &
Cockrum, LLC in the amount of $ 287,575.00 to replace three (3)
Liebert HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) units
that are located at the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant
and authorize the appropriate City Official(s) to execute all
necessary documents. (Recommended by the Finance
Committee)
Approved by the consent vote.
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C-2) 2025-461 Consideration of a Request to Increase a Purchase Order
Amount to Waste Management
City Council is requested to consider increasing PO-10-2025-
1113 to Waste Management in the amount of $245,000 for
additional biosolids disposal and to authorize the appropriate City
Official to execute all necessary documents. (Recommended by
the Finance Committee)
Approved by the consent vote.
C-3) 2025-462 Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Various Sections
of the High Point City Code
City Council is requested to adopt an Ordinance amending
various sections of the High Point City Code that pertain to the
High Point Market and authorize appropriate City Official(s) to
execute all necessary documents. (Recommended by the
Finance Committee)
Approved by the consent vote.
C-4) 2025-463 Consideration of a Resolution to Accept the Donation of
Real Property to the City - 999 Mayview Court
City Council is requested to consider a resolution to accept the
donation of real property located at 999 Mayview Court (Parcel
No. 194998) to the City and authorize the appropriate City
Official(s) to execute all necessary documents. (Recommended
by the Finance Committee)
Approved by the consent vote.
C-5) 2025-470 Consideration of Approval of Minutes
City Council is requested to approve the following minutes:
Finance Committee Minutes - October 30, 2025 @ 4:00 p.m.
Special Meeting of the High Point City Council Minutes -
November 3, 2025 @ 4:00 p.m.
Regular meeting of the High Point City Council Minutes -
November 3, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m.
Community Development Committee Minutes - November 4,
2025 @ 4:00 p.m.
Prosperity, Livability & Safety Committee Minutes - November 6,
2025 @ 9:00 a.m.
Closed Session Minutes – 2024
Approved by the consent vote.
GENERAL BUSINESS AGENDA
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G-1) 2025-452 Public Hearing Regarding a Demolition Ordinance - 502
Academy Street
City Council is requested to conduct a public hearing and adopt
an Ordinance to Demolish a dwelling located at 502 Academy
Street and authorize the appropriate City Official(s) to execute all
necessary documents.
Mayor Jefferson opened up the public hearing at 5:48 p.m. and invited Kaylie Parish,
Code Enforcement Manager to present the item. She spoke on the Complaint and
Notice of Hearing held on May 27, 2025, and stated that the fiduciary of the estate had
shown up to the hearing and that several conversations had taken place regarding the
dwelling. She explained that no repairs were completed or permits applied for as of
Oct. 31, 2025, and she showed some pictures of the house.
Seeing no questions from staff or the public, Mayor Jefferson indicated that there was
a request from staff to continue the public hearing to the February 16, 2026 City
Council meeting.
A motion was made by Council Member Holmes, seconded by Council Member
Andrew, to continue the public hearing to the February 16, 2026, Council
Meeting.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Jefferson, Council Member Holmes, Council Member McKiver, Council
Member Johnson, Council Member Peters, Council Member Harman, Council Member
Andrew
Nay: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Moore, Council Member Cook
G-2) 2025-468 Consideration of a Reappointment to the High Point
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC Board)
City Council is requested to confirm the reappointment of David
Wall to the High Point ABC Board. Term effective immediately,
and expiring on November 15, 2028.
A motion was made by Council Member Harman, seconded by Council Member
Andrew, to approve Agenda Item #2025-468.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Jefferson, Council Member Holmes, Council Member McKiver, Council
Member Johnson, Council Member Peters, Council Member Harman, Council Member
Andrew
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Nay: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Moore, Council Member Cook
G-3) 2025-469 Consideration of an Appointment to the Citizens Advisory
Council
City Council is requested to confirm the appointment of James B.
Waddell to the Citizens Advisory Council. Term is effective
immediately and expires on May 31, 2027.
A motion was made by Council Member Andrew, seconded by Council Member
Holmes, to approve Agenda Item #2025-469.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Jefferson, Council Member Holmes, Council Member McKiver, Council
Member Johnson, Council Member Peters, Council Member Harman, Council Member
Andrew
Nay: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Moore, Council Member Cook
G-4) 2025-473 Added Agenda Item - Consideration of an Appointment to
the Human Relations Commission
City Council is requested to confirm the appointment of Saundra Bethea to
the Human Relations Commission; term effective immediately, and
expiring on November 1, 2027.
A motion was made by Mayor Jefferson, seconded by Council Member Holmes,
to approve the added Agenda Item.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Jefferson, Council Member Holmes, Council Member McKiver, Council
Member Johnson, Council Member Peters, Council Member Harman, Council Member
Andrew
Nay: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Moore, Council Member Cook
Mayor Jefferson thanked Ms. Bethea and commended her for her willingness to serve
on the commission.
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G-5) 2025-474 Added Agenda Item - Consideration of the Resignation of
At-Large Council Member, Amanda Cook
City Council is requested to consider the resignation of At-Large
Council Member, Amanda Cook, effective immediately.
A motion was made by Mayor Jefferson, seconded by Council Member McKiver,
to approve the added Agenda Item.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Jefferson, Council Member Holmes, Council Member McKiver, Council
Member Johnson, Council Member Peters, Council Member Harman, Council Member
Andrew
Nay: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Moore, Council Member Cook
G-6) 2025-475 Added Agenda Item - Appointment of Chris Williams to the
High Point City Council
City Council is requested to consider the appointment of Chris
Williams to the High Point City Council as an At-Large City
Council member, effective immediately.
Mayor Jefferson explained that, according to North Carolina statute, it is the duty of the
Council and governing body to appoint someone to the seat who can serve honorably
and to the best interest of the City. He said they wanted to find someone who had a
proven history of serving and a keen understanding of how city government works to fill
the vacancy.
Council Member Holmes said the individual chosen to fill the vacancy has served the
City of High Point in various capacities for almost two decades and has a distinguished
career in the local economy. He pointed out, that as a former Council Member, the
nominee has a broad knowledge of the inner workings of city government. He indicated
that it was his honor to make the motion to appoint Chris Williams to the open At-Large
Council seat.
In response to Council Member Andrew, City Attorney, Meghan Maguire, provided an
overview of the process of filling a vacancy and pointed out it was up to City Council to
make the appointment.
Mayor Jefferson said he was glad to welcome Mr. Williams and pointed out he had
served nine years on the City Council and had the experience needed to fill the
vacancy. He indicated that several people had expressed interest in the seat and
noted, from his six years of experience on the Council, there was a lot to learn in order
to effectively serve. He said the decision was made to serve the best interest of the
City.
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A motion was made by Council Member Holmes, seconded by Council Member
Johnson, to approve the added Agenda Item appointing Chris Williams to the
High Point City Council.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Jefferson, Council Member Holmes, Council Member McKiver, Council
Member Johnson, Council Member Peters, Council Member Harman, Council Member
Andrew
Nay: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Moore, Council Member Cook
ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Peters welcomed a guest student in the audience, a freshman in AP
Government class at Ragsdale High School.
Council Member Harman thanked former Council Member Cook for her service and
praised her for being a champion of the underserved and marginalized. He wished her
well in her next chapter in Raleigh.
Council Member Peters congratulated former Council Member Cook and said it had
been an honor to serve with her over the past two years.
Mayor Jefferson wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and encouraged everyone to
attend the holiday parade on the upcoming Sunday. He spoke about the downtown
tree lighting on Saturday, November 22nd and the tree lighting at the High Point
Library on Tuesday, November 18th.
Council Member Harman spoke on the D-Up activity complex groundbreaking the
following day.
Mayor Jefferson talked about the grand opening of the new SpringHill Suites by
Marriott hotel and praised city staff for collaborating with the developer to make it
happen.
Council Member Peters thanked Visit High Point, the Southwest Renewal Foundation,
and other entities for their collaboration on the troll, Little Sally, and said the installation
brings joy, faith and hope to the area. Mayor Jefferson encouraged everyone to visit
Little Sally.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
adjourned at 6:03 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted,
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Cyril Jefferson, Mayor
Attest:
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Alison Glynn, Deputy City Clerk
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