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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BRISTOL,TENNESSEE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION November 24, 2020 The City of Bristol, Tennessee City Council Work Session was called to order by Mayor Mahlon Luttrell on November 24, 2020 at 11:01 a.m. The meeting was held electronically via Zoom. Present were Mayor Mablon Luttrell, Vice Mayor Vince Turner, Councilwoman Margaret Feierabend, Councilman Chad Keen, and Councilwoman Lea Powers. Others present were City Manager William L. Sorab, City Attorney Danielle Smith, City Recorder Tara Musick, Director of Development Services Tim Beavers, Director ofEconomic Development Tom Anderson, Director of Community Relations Jon Luttrell, Director of Parks and Recreation Terry Napier,Information Technology Senior Manager Shane Vamey,Planning Services Manager Cherith Young, and Community Development Specialist Christina Blevins. In addition, Mr. Gary Mayes and Dr. Stephen May ofthe Sullivan County Regional Health Department; Leah Ross, Kim Davis and Brett Davis of the Birthplace of County Music; and Alicia Phelps of the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association were present. Discussion of Necessity for Conducting Electronic Meeting - Ms. Smith reviewed the legal requirements to conduct the meeting electronically. Councilwoman Powers made a motion to hold the meeting electronically due to the coronavirus pandemic, and Vice Mayor Turner seconded the motion. All council members voted yes to holding the meeting electronically. The agenda for the meeting included the following items for discussion, with no formal action being taken. 1. COVID-19 Update by Sullivan County Regional Health Department 2. Presentation by Birthplace of County Music-Program Update and COVID-19 Impact 3. Presentation by Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association 4. Discussion of Community Development Block Grant CARES Act- Round 3 Funding 5. Discussion of 2021 Tri-Cities Legislative Policy 6. Discussion ofProposed Rezoning ofProperty Located at 1741 & 1745 King College Road 7. Discussion of Proposed Rezoning of 837 Hill Street 8. Discussion of Proposed R-E District Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance 9. Presentation of Proposed 2021 City Council Meeting Calendar A review of Rules and Procedures ofthe City Council was on the agenda hut was postponed until a later date. City Manager Sorah discussed upcoming meeting and events. Community Relations Director Jon Luttrell presented the format for development of a microsite to promote the livahility of the City of Bristol, Termessee.  City Council Work Session November 24, 2020 Page 2 of 2 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:48 p.m. by Mayor Luttrell. Mahlon Luttrell, Mayor Tara E. Musick, City Recorder