The August 3, 2026, Council Meeting was called to order at 6pm. The agenda for this meeting can be found by clicking by clicking here.

A. Approval of the Agenda

Council approved the August 3, 2026, agenda as presented.

B. Special Presentation

1.      Mayor and Council presented the Long Leaf Pine Presentation to Detective Rick Humphries for his 50+ years of service to our community.

2.      Mayor and Council recognized the Tar Heel Leagues 2026 Girls’ Softball All-Star State Champions.

C. Consent

1.      Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of July 20, 2026

2.      Resolution to accept an offer to purchase property by upset bid process (507 Smith St.): Resolution No. 49-2026

3.      Resolution to accept an offer to purchase property by upset bid process (515 Smith St.): Resolution No. 50-2026

4.      Resolution to revise and amend the personnel policies of the City of Shelby to provide for an updated Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual: Resolution No. 51-2026

5.      Purchase and sale agreement for real property located on West Sumter St

a.      Ordinance No. 34-2026

b.      Resolution No. 52-2026

6.      Grant acceptance and budget amendment for the design and bidding of the Taxiway Overlay, Widening, and Direct Access Project (Award ID 36244.23.16.3) at the Shelby-Cleveland County Regional Airport

a.      Ordinance No. 35-2026

b.      Resolution No. 53-2026

7.      June 2026 Financial Report

Council approved all 7 consent agenda items.

F. Unfinished Business

None

G. New Business

Council approved FY 2026-2027 Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 2 for the acceptance of citizen grant funds for the Dog Park Agility Equipment Project: Ordinance No. 36-2026

Council approved to fill three vacant seats on the Planning and Zoning Board.

Adjournment

After a Closed Session, Council adjourned the meeting at 7:04 pm.