BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING
Regular MeetingKingsport, TN · April 2, 2024
Minutes
KNGSPORT
TENNEEE
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 02, 2024 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 Ken Weems.
III. INVOCATION led by Pastor Chris Brown, Colonial Heights United Methodist Church
IV. ROLL CALLby City Recorder/ Treasurer Lisa Winkle.
V. RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation: Sexual Assault Awareness Month ( Alderman Phillips)
2. Keep Kingsport Beautiful Innovation Award ( Alderman Duncan)
3. Capt. Chris Tincher, FBI National Academy Graduate ( Mayor Shull)
VI. APPOINTMENTS ( These items are approved under one motion.)
Motion made by Alderman Olterman, Seconded by Vice Mayor George.
Passed: All present voting " aye."
1. Appointment to the Beverage Board ( AF- 94- 2024) ( Mayor Shull)
REAPPOINT LONNIE SALYER FOR A FOURTH TERM TO THE BEVERAGE BOARD
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024 AND EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2027
Page 1 of 6
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
2. Appointment to the Gateway Review Commission ( AF- 95- 2024) ( Mayor Shull)
APPOINT MIKE STONE TO THE GATEWAY REVIEW COMMISSION EFFECTIVE
IMMEDIATELY AND EXPIRING ON MARCH 31, 2029
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ( These items are approved under one motion.)
Motion made by Alderman Phillips, Seconded by Alderman Montgomery.
Passed: All present voting " aye."
1. March 18, 2024 - Work Session
2. March 19, 2024 - Business Meeting
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning of Tax Map 045D, Group K, Parcels
008. 00 and 009. 00 Located Along Sevier Terrace Drive from the R- 1 B, Residential District
and R- 1 C, Residential District to B- 3, Highway Oriented Business District ( AF- 82- 2024)
Jessica McMurray)
Motion made by Alderman Phillips, Seconded by Alderman Montgomery.
AN ORDINANCE TO FURTHER AMEND THE ZONING CODE, TEXT AND MAP, TO REZONE
PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG SEVIER TERRACE DRIVE FROM THE R- 1 B, RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT AND R- 1C, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO B- 3, HIGHWAY ORIENTED BUSINESS
DISTRICT IN THE 11TH 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: All present voting " aye."
2.
Consideration of an Ordinance to Vacate Alley Right-of-Way Located off of Amber Street
AF- 93- 2024) ( Ken Weems)
Motion made by Vice Mayor George, Seconded by Alderman Olterman.
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE A SECTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT- OF- WAY LOCATED OFF OF
AMBER STREET SITUATED IN THE CITY OF KINGSPORT, TWELTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF
SULLIVAN COUNTY; AND TO FIX THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE
Passed: All present voting " aye."
COMMENT
Mayor Shull invited citizens in attendance to speak. There being no one coming forward, the mayor closed
the public comment section.
Page 2 of 6
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
IX. BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FIRST READING None.
X. BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FINAL ADOPTION
1. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Code Text by Omitting the Historic
Landmark Designation Requirement and Replacing the Required Committee with the
Historic Zoning Commission in the Demolition by Neglect Ordinance ( AF- 5- 2024) ( Ken
Weems)
Motion made by Alderman Cooper, Seconded by Alderman Phillips.
ORDINANCE NO. 7141 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY
OF KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE, CHAPTER 114 ARTICLE VIII RELATING TO DEMOLITION
BY NEGLECT; AND TO FIX THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE
Passed on second reading in a roll call vote: Alderman Cooper, Vice Mayor George, Alderman
Montgomery, Alderman Olterman, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Shull
2. Consideration of an Ordinance to Abandon a Sewerline Easement Across Property on
Riverbend Dr. ( AF- 48- 2024) ( Ken Weems)
Motion made by Vice Mayor George, Seconded by Alderman Olterman.
ORDINANCE NO. 7142 AN ORDINANCE TO ABANDON A SECTION OF A SANITARY
SEWER EASEMENT LOCATED OFF OF RIVERBEND DRIVE SITUATED IN THE CITY OF
KINGSPORT, ELEVENTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF SULLIVAN COUNTY; AND TO FIX THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE
Passed on second reading in a roll call vote: Alderman Cooper, Vice Mayor George, Alderman
Montgomery, Alderman Olterman, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Shull
3. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend the FY 2024 General Purpose School Fund and
the General Project Fund Budgets ( AF- 85- 2024) ( David Frye)
Motion made by Alderman Duncan, Seconded by Alderman Montgomery.
ORDINANCE NO. 7143 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 on second reading in a roll call vote: Alderman Cooper, Vice Mayor George, Alderman
Montgomery, Alderman Olterman, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Shull
4. Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY24( AF- 73- 2024)
Chris McCartt)
Page 3 of 6
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
Motion made by Alderman Montgomery, Seconded by Vice Mayor George.
ORDINANCE NO. 7144 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, Vice Mayor George, Alderman
Montgomery, Alderman Olterman, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Shull
XI. OTHER BUSINESS
1. Consideration of a Resolution Awarding the Bid for the Tribe Athletic Center Re- Roof
Project to Barnard Roofing Company and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign All Necessary
Documents ( AF- 87- 2024) ( David Frye)
Motion made by Alderman Phillips, Seconded by Alderman Montgomery.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 219 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR THE TRIBE
ATHLETIC CENTER RE- ROOF PROJECT TO BARNARD ROOFING COMPANY 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."
2. Consideration of a Resolution to Approve an Amendment to the Preston Construction
Dome Contract to Add Alternate 3 for LED Lighting ( AF- 84- 2024) ( David Frye)
Motion made by Vice Mayor George, Seconded by Alderman Olterman.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 220 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH PRESTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE BUCK VAN HUSS
DOME RENOVATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE
AMENDMENT AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO
EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT
Passed: All present voting " aye."
3. Consideration of a Resolution Entering into a 50 Year Memorandum of Understanding
with Hawkins County for a Portion of Bays Mountain Park ( AF- 92- 2024) ( Michael T.
Borders)
Motion made by Vice Mayor George, Seconded by Alderman Montgomery.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 221 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH HAWKINS COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
Page 4 of 6
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
BRIDGE WITHIN 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."
4. Consideration of a Resolution to Purchase Two ( 2) Ram 5500 Crew Cab 2WD With Utility
Body from TN State Contract# 80359 ( AF- 28- 2024) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Alderman Duncan, Seconded by Alderman Olterman.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 222 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO
RAM 5500 CREW CAB 2WD WITH UTILITY BODY TRUCKS FROM CDJR OF COLUMBIA
UTILIZING TENNESSEE STATE CONTRACT NO.: 80359; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE SAME
Passed: All present voting " aye."
5. Consideration of a Resolution to Approve Mural Install on Bays Mountain Brewery ( AF-
98- 2024) ( Michael Borders)
Motion made by Vice Mayor George, Seconded by Alderman Duncan.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 223 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MURAL TO BE PAINTED ON
THE BAYS MOUNTAIN BREWING COMPANY BUILDING LOCATED AT 154 COMMERCE
STREET
Passed: All present voting " aye."
XII. CONSENT AGENDA None.
XIII. COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Manager
Mr. McCartt asked for the following two items to be spread across the minutes, stating Materials
agreements are approved administratively but wanted the board to be aware. He thanked state
representatives for the dental clinic finding its way into the budget with the hope it is approved
and the dollars are received, noting this is a very exciting project and needed for the region.
2. Materials Agreement- Riverbend Townhomes
3. Materials Agreement- St. Andrews Garth
Page 5 of 6
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
4. Mayor and Board Members
Alderman Duncan pointed out citizens can now get their car tags renewed at a Kiosk inside the
Food City on Eastman Road. He congratulated Northeast State for being named Community
College of the year in Tennessee. Mr. Duncan stated this Saturday is the MLK parade at noon
as well as trash pickup in Lynn Garden. Lastly, he noted Monday is the eclipse and the library
will have a telescope set up. Alderman Cooper mentioned many activities and events that are
coming to downtown Kingsport in the next couple of months, noting the shop and hop is this
Thursday. Alderman Montgomery thanked the City Manager for going over the projects at the
work session yesterday. He stated KOSBE will be having a ribbon cutting for the small women' s
business center and applauded NESCC for their recognition. Alderman Phillips stated there are
three important websites for citizens to follow to keep up with happenings in Kingsport: Kingsport
Alerts, This is Kingsport and PaveKingsport. Alderman Olterman commented on Dobyns
Bennett baseball. Vice- Mayor George stated she was very excited the dental school was on the
budget and appreciated the timelines presented for city projects at the work session. She also
mentioned the Funfest concerts had been announced today. Mayor Shull pointed out the front
page of the Wall Street Journal mentioned Generation Z is turning to trades and we are ahead
of the game with programs and pathways already available in Kingsport.
XIV. ADJOURN
Seeing no other business for consideration, Mayor Shull adjourned the meeting at 7: 51 p. m.
OR ' 0. A/
6/ je,d
NGEL a=
1
p
nJ
1
PATRICK W. SHULL
Deputy City"; z Mayor
JDEL: G\ '
A MO
Page 6 of 6
Agenda
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, April 02, 2024 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 Adrienne Batara, Public Relations Director
Scott Boyd, Fire Chief Floyd Bailey, Chief Information Officer
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
III. INVOCATION
1. Pastor Chris Brown, Colonial Heights United Methodist Church
IV. ROLL CALL
V. RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation: Sexual Assault Awareness Month (Alderman Phillips)
2. Keep Kingsport Beautiful Innovation Award (Alderman Duncan)
3. Capt. Chris Tincher, FBI National Academy Graduate (Mayor Shull)
VI. APPOINTMENTS
1. Appointment to the Beverage Board (AF-94-2024) (Mayor Shull)
2. Appointment to the Gateway Review Commission (AF-95-2024) (Mayor Shull)
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. March 18, 2024 - Work Session
2. March 19, 2024 - Business Meeting
COMMENT
Upon the opening of a public hearing, members of the public, when recognized by the mayor, may
address the board. When you come to the podium, please state your name and address, and sign the
register that is provided. Comments of speakers must pertain to the item which is the subject of the
public hearing. You are encouraged to keep your comments non-personal in nature, and they should
be limited to five minutes.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning of Tax Map 045D, Group K, Parcels 008.00
and 009.00 Located Along Sevier Terrace Drive from the R-1B, Residential District and R-1C,
Residential District to B-3, Highway Oriented Business District (AF-82-2024) (Jessica
McMurray)
2. Consideration of an Ordinance to Vacate Alley Right-of-Way Located off of Amber Street (AF-
93-2024) (Ken Weems)
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
X. BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FINAL ADOPTION
1. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Code Text by Omitting the Historic
Landmark Designation Requirement and Replacing the Required Committee with the Historic
Zoning Commission in the Demolition by Neglect Ordinance (AF-5-2024) (Ken Weems)
2. Consideration of an Ordinance to Abandon a Sewerline Easement Across Property on
Riverbend Dr. (AF-48-2024) (Ken Weems)
3. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend the FY 2024 General Purpose School Fund and the
General Project Fund Budgets (AF-85-2024) (David Frye)
4. Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY24 (AF-73-2024)
(Chris McCartt)
XI. OTHER BUSINESS
1. Consideration of a Resolution Awarding the Bid for the Tribe Athletic Center Re-Roof Project
to Barnard Roofing Company and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign All Necessary Documents
(AF-87-2024) (David Frye)
2. Consideration of a Resolution to Approve an Amendment to the Preston Construction Dome
Contract to Add Alternate 3 for LED Lighting (AF-84-2024) (David Frye)
3. Consideration of a Resolution Entering into a 50 Year Memorandum of Understanding with
Hawkins County for a Portion of Bays Mountain Park (AF-92-2024) (Michael T. Borders)
4. Consideration of a Resolution to Purchase Two (2) Ram 5500 Crew Cab 2WD With Utility
Body from TN State Contract # 80359 (AF-28-2024) (Ryan McReynolds)
5. Consideration of a Resolution to Approve Mural Install on Bays Mountain Brewery (AF-98-2024)
(Michael Borders)
XII. CONSENT AGENDA
XIII. COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Manager
Materials Agreement – St. Andrews Garth
Materials Agreement - Riverbend Townhomes
2. Mayor and Board Members
XIV. ADJOURN
Get email alerts for Kingsport
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.