BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING
Regular MeetingKingsport, TN · December 19, 2023
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 7: 00 PM
City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Montgomery- Watterson Boardroom
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Mayor Patrick W. Shull, Presiding
Vice Mayor Colette George Alderman Paul W. Montgomery
Alderman Betsy Cooper Alderman Tommy Olterman
Alderman Darrell Duncan Alderman James Phillips
City Administration
Chris McCartt, City Manager Lisa Winkle, City Recorder/ Treasurer
Bart Rowlett, City Attorney Angie Marshall, City Clerk/ Deputy/ City Recorder
I. CALL TO ORDER 7: 00 pm by Mayor Shull.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG led by Mayor Shull.
III. INVOCATION led by Alderman Phillips
IV. ROLL CALL by City Recorder/Treasurer Lisa Winkle.
V. RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Chris and Rebecca Thomas, Mycroft Signs ( Alderman Phillips)
VI. APPOINTMENTS ( These items are considered under one motion.)
Motion made by Alderman Olterman, Seconded by Vice Mayor George.
Passed: All present voting " aye."
1. Appointments to the Neighborhood Advisory Commission ( AF- 384- 2023) ( Mayor Shull)
APPOINT EDDIE GRILLS AND REAPPOINT ANITRA LITTLE AND ALANNA LEONBERG TO
THE NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR A THREE YEAR TERM EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 2024 AND EXPIRING ON DECEMBER 31, 2026.
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
2. Appointments to the Kingsport Economic Development Board( AF- 385- 2023) ( Mayor Shull)
APPOINT LAURA S. DURBIN AND REAPPOINT THOMAS KENNEDY AND STEVE LAHAIR
TO THE KINGSPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR A SIX YEAR TERM
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024 AND EXPIRING ON JANUARY 1, 2030.
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ( These items are considered under one motion.)
Motion made by Alderman Montgomery, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
Passed: All present voting " ave."
1. December 4, 2023 - Work Session
2. December 5, 2023 - Business Meeting
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMENT
Mayor Shull invited citizens in attendance to speak. There being no one coming forward, the mayor closed
the public comment section.
NOTE: At this time, the board took a brief recess from 7: 11pm to 7: 19 pm to all the City Attorney to correct
the resolution attached to Item XI.8( AF 389- 2023). Before resuming the meeting, Mr. Rowlett apologized
for the inconvenience and advised the board to pull this item from tonight' s agenda.
IX. BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FIRST READING
1. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend the FY 2024 General Purpose School Fund and
the General Project Fund Budgets ( AF- 387- 2023) ( David Frye)
Motion made by Alderman Duncan, Seconded by Alderman Olterman.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND AND THE
GENERAL PROJECT FUND BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024;
AND TO FIX THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE
Passed: All present voting " aye."
X. BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FINAL ADOPTION
1. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning of 1506 Lynn Garden Drive from the R-
1 B, Residential District, to the B- 3, Highway Oriented Business District (AF- 362-2023)
Ken Weems)
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
Motion made by Alderman Olterman, Seconded by Alderman Phillips.
ORDINANCE NO 7132 AN ORDINANCE TO FURTHER AMEND THE ZONING CODE, TEXT
AND MAP, TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG LYNN GARDEN DRIVE FROM THE
R- 1 B, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO THE B- 3, HIGHWAY ORIENTED BUSINESS DISTRICT IN
THE 12TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF SULLIVAN COUNTY; TO FIX A PENALTY FOR THE
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO FIX THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE
Passed on second reading in a roll call vote: Alderman Cooper, Alderman Duncan, Alderman
Montgomery, Alderman Olterman, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Shull voting " aye" and Vice Mayor
George abstaining.
2. Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY24 ( AF- 364-
2023) ( Chris McCartt)
Motion made by Alderman Montgomery, Seconded by Vice Mayor George.
ORDINANCE NO 7133 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS FUND BUDGETS FOR THE
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024; AND, TO FIX THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE
Passed on second reading in a roll call vote: Alderman Cooper, Alderman Duncan, Vice Mayor
George, Alderman Montgomery, Alderman Olterman, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Shull
XI. OTHER BUSINESS
1. Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into an Agreement with CDM Smith Inc. for Phase
One of the Stormwater Master Plan ( AF- 333- 2023) ( Will Stallard / Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Alderman Olterman, Seconded by Alderman Duncan.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 128 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES WITH CDM SMITH FOR PHASE 1 OF THE
KINGSPORT STORMWATER MASTER PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER
TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT
Passed: All present voting " aye."
2. Consideration of a Resolution Awarding the Sole Bid for City Owned Surplus Real
Property Located at 2984 Ashley Street ( AF- 369- 2023) ( Lisa Winkle)
Motion made by Vice Mayor George, Seconded by Alderman Montgomery.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 129 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF A PARCEL OF
SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
FOR THE SAME AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE
THE PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT
Passed: All present voting " aye."
3. Consideration of a Resolution to Renew Stop Loss Contract ( AF- 377- 2023) ( Tyra Copas)
Motion made by Alderman Montgomery, Seconded by Vice Mayor George.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 130 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A POLICY
FOR STOP LOSS INSURANCE COVERAGE WITH VOYA RELIASTAR LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS FOR STOP
LOSS INSURANCE AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO
EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT OR THIS RESOLUTION
Passed: All present voting " aye."
4. Consideration of a Resolution Awarding Bid for Construction of Wastewater Treatment
Plant( WWTP) Motor Control Center Six( MCC6) Replacement to Morgan Contracting Inc.
and Authorize Mayor to Sign All Applicable Documents ( AF- 375- 2023) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Alderman Phillips, Seconded by Alderman Duncan.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 131 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MOTOR CONTROL CENTER SIX REPLACEMENT
PROJECT TO MORGAN CONTRACTING, INC., AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SAME AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO
EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT
Passed: All present voting " aye."
5. Consideration of a Resolution to Enter an Agreement with LDA Engineering for
Engineering Design Services for the Pendragon Sanitary Lift Station Replacement Project
AF- 376- 2023) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Vice Mayor George, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 132 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH LDA
ENGINEERING FOR DESIGN WORK RELATIVE TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE
PENDRAGON LIFT STATION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO
EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT
Passed: All present voting " aye."
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hail, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
6. Consideration of a Resolution to Award Furniture Purchase for Finance Department
Office Areas to WorkSpace Interiors ( AF- 378- 2023) ( Lisa Winkle)
Motion made by Vice Mayor George, Seconded by Alderman Montgomery.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 133 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A PURCHASE ORDER TO WORKSPACE INTERIORS FOR THE PURCHASE OF
OFFICE FURNITURE THROUGH SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
NO. CDA19Z08621
Passed: All present voting " aye."
7. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign Lease Agreements with
Existing Not- For- Profit Entities with the V. O. Dobbins Sr. Complex( AF- 379- 2023) ( Michael
Borders)
Motion made by Alderman Duncan, Seconded by Alderman Olterman.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 134 A RESOLUTION APPROVING LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH
SEVEN NOT- FOR- PROFIT TENANTS FOR SPACE AT V. O. DOBBINS, SR. COMPLEX AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS AND ALL OTHER
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THE
AGREEMENTS
Passed: All present voting " aye."
8. Consideration of a Resolution to Amend CDM Smith Agreement for Wastewater
Treatment Plant Electrical Improvements — Motor Control Center ( MCC) 6 Replacement
Project( AF- 389- 2023) ( Ryan McReynolds) THIS ITEM WAS PULLED
9. Consideration of a Resolution Awarding the Proposal for Property Insurance for City
Owned Buildings to The Travelers Indemnity Company ( AF- 388- 2023) ( Kristen Hodgson)
Motion made by Vice Mayor George, Seconded by Alderman Montgomery.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 135 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF THE
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY FOR PROPERTY INSURANCE AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER WITH MCGRIFF
INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. AND THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY TO
EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS RESOLUTION
Passed: All present voting " aye."
10. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Supplemental Agreement between the
Emergency Communications District and City ( AF- 382- 2023) ( Bart Rowlett, Chris McCartt)
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hail, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
Motion made by Alderman Duncan, Seconded by Alderman Montgomery.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 136 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT
OF THE CITY OF KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER
TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT
Passed: All present voting " aye."
11. Consideration of a Resolution to Award Bid to W- L Construction & Paving, Inc. for 2024
Contracted Paving Area 17 and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign All Applicable Documents
AF- 381- 2023) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Alderman Phillips, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 137 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR THE CONTRACTED
PAVING — AREA 17 PROJECT TO W — L CONSTRUCTION AND PAVING, INC. AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SAME AND ALL OTHER
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THE
AGREEMENT
Passed: All present voting " aye."
12. Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into a Sponsorship Agreement with Eastman
Credit Union ( ECU) for Naming Rights for the" Bays Mountain Planetarium Sponsored by
ECU" ( AF- 328- 2023) ( Michael T. Borders)
Motion made by Vice Mayor George, Seconded by Alderman Olterman.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 138 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT
WITH EASTMAN CREDIT UNION AND NAMING OF THE BAYS MOUNTAIN PLANETARIUM
AT THE BAYS MOUNTAIN PARK; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO
EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT
Passed: All present voting " aye."
XII. CONSENT AGENDA ( These items are considered under one motion.)
Motion made by Vice Mayor George, Seconded by Alderman Olterman.
Passed as presented with a roll call vote: Alderman Cooper, Alderman Duncan, Vice Mayor George,
Alderman Montgomery, Alderman Olterman, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Shull
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
1. Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into an Agreement with Enbridge for Crossing and
Encroachment Consent for the Washington County Water Project and Authorize the
Mayor to Sign all Applicable Documents ( AF- 380- 2023) ( Ryan McReynolds)
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 139 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CROSSING AND
ENCROACHMENT CONSENT AGREEMENT WITH ENBRIDGE AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND
PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT
2. Consideration of a Resolution to Approve Addendum 10 to the ESS South Central, LLC,
Substitute Staffing Services Contract for Kingsport City Schools and Authorizing the
Mayor to Sign All Applicable Documents ( AF- 386- 2023) ( David Frye)
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 140 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
SUBSTITUTE STAFFING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ESS SOUTH CENTRAL, LLC, FOR
KINGSPORT CITY SCHOOLS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
AMENDMENT AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO
EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT
3. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor' s Signature on the Certification of
Local Official form. Certifying that the Public Housing Authority' s Plans are Consistent
with the Consolidated Plan Document. ( AF- 374- 2023) ( Michael Price)
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 141 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE
CERTIFICATION BY STATE OR LOCAL OFFICIAL OF THE PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY
PLANS CONSISTENCY WITH THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN DOCUMENT AND ANY AND ALL
OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE. PURPOSE OF
THIS RESOLUTION
4. Consideration of a Resolution to Purchase MityLite Chairs and Chair Trees for
MeadowView Convention Center ( AF- 390- 2023) ( Michael T. Borders)
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 142 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A PURCHASE ORDER TO MITYLITE PURSUANT TO E & I COOPERATIVE
SERVICES CONTRACT No. CNR01149 FOR CHAIRS AND CHAIR TREES FOR USE BY
MEADOWVIEW CONFERENCE RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER
5. Consideration of Resolutions to Designate the Officials Authorized to Execute Banking
Transactions for the City of Kingsport( AF- 383- 2023) ( Lisa Winkle)
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 143 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL SIGNATURES FOR
ACCOUNTS ON DEPOSIT WITH BANK OF TENNESSEE
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 144 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL SIGNATURES FOR
ACCOUNTS ON DEPOSIT WITH HOMETRUST BANK
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 145 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL SIGNATURES FOR
ACCOUNTS ON DEPOSIT WITH FIRST HORIZON BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 146 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL SIGNATURES FOR
ACCOUNTS ON DEPOSIT WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 147 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL SIGNATURES FOR
ACCOUNTS ON DEPOSIT WITH FHN FINANCIAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 148 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL SIGNATURES FOR
ACCOUNTS ON DEPOSIT WITH FIRST BANK & TRUST
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 190 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL SIGNATURES FOR
ACCOUNTS ON DEPOSIT WITH CITIZENS BANK
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 150 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL SIGNATURES FOR
ACCOUNTS ON DEPOSIT WITH TRUIST BANK
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 151 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL SIGNATURES FOR
ACCOUNTS ON DEPOSIT WITH REGIONS BANK
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 152 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL SIGNATURES FOR
ACCOUNTS ON DEPOSIT WITH RENASANT BANK
6. Consideration of A Resolution to Implement a Cyber Security Plan ( AF- 354- 2023) ( Bart
Rowlett)
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 153 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CYBER SECURITY PLAN FOR
THE CITY OF KINGSPORT
XIII. COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Manager
Mr. McCartt advised the garbage collection schedule will be adjusted next week for Christmas.
City offices will be closed on Monday and Tuesday. He remarked on the positive response to
Christmas in Kingsport, expressing appreciation to staff and noting we have an outstanding team
also thanked the board for their continued support throughout the year. Lastly, he wished
everyone Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
2. Mayor and Board Members
Alderman Duncan commented on the live nativity last weekend in Church Circle, noting there
were many people in line there. He also mentioned the local business gift card initiative through
KOSBE presented by Andrea Salyer at the Work Session yesterday. Mr. Duncan wished happy
holidays to everyone and their families. Alderman Cooper noted the downtown Christmas
planning started last January and reminded everyone the trees in the parks needed to be
undecorated by January 5th. She stated Scrinch is showing one more time tomorrow night at
Lamplight Theatre and Thursday is the last night of the official Christmas events. She mentioned
Thursday night there is also late night shopping downtown. She wished everyone a wonderful
Christmas and a happy new year. Alderman Montgomery echoed the previous remarks and
expressed his appreciation for the work done by this' board and what they have accomplished
together. He also thanked city staff for their efforts over the past calendar year. Mr. Montgomery
remarked the living nativity last weekend was very well done and applauded the churches who
participated. Alderman Phillips stated he hoped citizens would be able to put out more boxes for
garbage collection since many are down to one can now. He remarked we' ve good things
happen this year and he appreciated all the work city staff have done. Mr. Phillips wished his six
year old daughter a happy birthday. He also wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year and will see everyone in 2024, pointing out it is an election year. Alderman Olterman
echoed everyone' s previous comments. Vice Mayor George provided a year in review, listing
the many projects and accomplishments the city made in 2023. Mayor Shull commended City
Attorney Rowlett and City Recorder Winkle. He also stated his appreciation for the rest of the
staff as well as the citizens and his fellow colleagues on the board. He thanked Alderman Cooper
and Alderman Phillips for their work on the Christmas activities that put everyone in the spirit.
The mayor wished everyone a safe and happy holiday season, noting this is the last meeting of
the year and we will return in January to conduct the City' s business.
XIV. ADJOURN
Seeing no other business for consideration, Mayor Shull adjourned the meeting at 8: 05 p. m.
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Agenda
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 7:00 PM
City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Montgomery-Watterson Boardroom
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Mayor Patrick W. Shull, Presiding
Vice Mayor Colette George Alderman Paul W. Montgomery
Alderman Betsy Cooper Alderman Tommy Olterman
Alderman Darrell Duncan Alderman James Phillips
Leadership Team
Chris McCartt, City Manager Ryan McReynolds, Deputy City Manager
Michael Borders, Assistant City Manager Jessica Harmon, Assistant City Manager
Bart Rowlett, City Attorney Tyra Copas, Human Resources Director
Lisa Winkle, City Recorder/Treasurer Dale Phipps, Police Chief
John Morris, Budget Director Scott Boyd, Fire Chief
Adrienne Batara, Public Relations Director Floyd Bailey, Chief Information Officer
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
III. INVOCATION
1. Alderman Phillips
IV. ROLL CALL
V. RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Chris and Rebecca Thomas, Mycroft Signs (Alderman Phillips)
VI. APPOINTMENTS
1. Appointments to the Neighborhood Advisory Commission (AF-384-2023) (Mayor Shull)
2. Appointments to the Kingsport Economic Development Board (AF-385-2023) (Mayor Shull)
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. December 4, 2023 - Work Session
2. December 5, 2023 - Business Meeting
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMENT
Citizens may speak on agenda items and issue-oriented items. When you come to the podium, please
state your name and address, and sign the register that is provided. You are encouraged to keep your
comments non-personal in nature, and they should be limited to five minutes. A total of thirty minutes is
allocated for public comment.
IX. BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FIRST READING
1. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend the FY 2024 General Purpose School Fund and the
General Project Fund Budgets (AF-387-2023) (David Frye)
X. BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FINAL ADOPTION
1. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning of 1506 Lynn Garden Drive from the R-1B,
Residential District, to the B-3, Highway Oriented Business District (AF-362-2023) (Ken
Weems)
2. Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY24 (AF-364-2023)
(Chris McCartt)
XI. OTHER BUSINESS
1. Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into an Agreement with CDM Smith Inc. for Phase One
of the Stormwater Master Plan (AF-333-2023) (Will Stallard / Ryan McReynolds)
2. Consideration of a Resolution Awarding the Sole Bid for City Owned Surplus Real Property
Located at 2984 Ashley Street (AF-369-2023) (Lisa Winkle)
3. Consideration of a Resolution to Renew Stop Loss Contract (AF-377-2023) (Tyra Copas)
4. Consideration of a Resolution Awarding Bid for Construction of Wastewater Treatment Plant
(WWTP) Motor Control Center Six (MCC6) Replacement to Morgan Contracting Inc. and
Authorize Mayor to Sign All Applicable Documents (AF-375-2023) (Ryan McReynolds)
5. Consideration of a Resolution to Enter an Agreement with LDA Engineering for Engineering
Design Services for the Pendragon Sanitary Lift Station Replacement Project (AF-376-2023)
(Ryan McReynolds)
6. Consideration of a Resolution to Award Furniture Purchase for Finance Department Office
Areas to WorkSpace Interiors (AF-378-2023) (Lisa Winkle)
7. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign Lease Agreements with Existing
Not-For-Profit Entities with the V.O. Dobbins Sr. Complex (AF-379-2023) (Michael Borders)
8. Consideration of a Resolution to Amend CDM Smith Agreement for Wastewater Treatment
Plant Electrical Improvements – Motor Control Center (MCC) 6 Replacement Project (AF-389-
2023) (Ryan McReynolds)
9. Consideration of a Resolution Awarding the Proposal for Property Insurance for City Owned
Buildings to The Travelers Indemnity Company (AF-388-2023) (Kristen Hodgson)
10. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Supplemental Agreement between the Emergency
Communications District and City (AF-382-2023) (Bart Rowlett, Chris McCartt)
11. Consideration of a Resolution to Award Bid to W-L Construction & Paving, Inc. for 2024
Contracted Paving Area 17 and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign All Applicable Documents (AF-
381-2023) (Ryan McReynolds)
12. Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into a Sponsorship Agreement with Eastman Credit
Union (ECU) for Naming Rights for the "Bays Mountain Planetarium Sponsored by ECU" (AF-
328-2023) (Michael T. Borders)
XII. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered in the ordinary course of business by
the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and will be enacted on by one motion by a roll call
vote. However, if discussion of an item is desired by any member of the board, the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
1. Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into an Agreement with Enbridge for Crossing and
Encroachment Consent for the Washington County Water Project and Authorize the Mayor to
Sign all Applicable Documents (AF-380-2023) (Ryan McReynolds)
2. Consideration of a Resolution to Approve Addendum 10 to the ESS South Central, LLC,
Substitute Staffing Services Contract for Kingsport City Schools and Authorizing the Mayor to
Sign All Applicable Documents (AF-386-2023) (David Frye)
3. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor’s Signature on the Certification of Local
Official form. Certifying that the Public Housing Authority's Plans are Consistent with the
Consolidated Plan Document. (AF-374-2023) (Michael Price)
4. Consideration of a Resolution to Purchase MityLite Chairs and Chair Trees for MeadowView
Convention Center (AF-390-2023) (Michael T. Borders)
5. Consideration of Resolutions to Designate the Officials Authorized to Execute Banking
Transactions for the City of Kingsport (AF-383-2023) (Lisa Winkle)
6. Consideration of A Resolution to Implement Cyber Security Plan (AF-354-2023) (Bart Rowlett)
XIII. COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Manager
2. Mayor and Board Members
XIV. ADJOURN
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