BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING
Regular MeetingKingsport, TN · June 18, 2024
Minutes
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 18, 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 Alderman Duncan.
III. INVOCATION by Alderman Montgomery.
IV. ROLL CALL by City Recorder/Treasurer Lisa Winkle.
V. RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Claire Arbaugh, Dobyns- Bennett High School ( Alderman Phillips)
2. Dobyns- Bennett High School 2024 4A State Softball Champions ( Mayor Shull)
3. Employee Scholarship Award Recipients ( Tyra Copas)
4. Keep Kingsport Beautiful Beautification Award Recipients ( Sharon Hayes)
VI. COMMENT
Mayor Shull invited citizens in attendance to speak. There being no one coming forward, the mayor closed
the public comment section.
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
VII. APPOINTMENTS
1.
Consideration of Appointment to the Community Development Advisory Committee ( AF-
178- 2024) ( Mayor Shull)
Motion made by Alderman Olterman, Seconded by Alderman Montgomery.
APPOINT REV. SCOTTIE BURKHALTER TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO FULFILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF REV. CHRIS HARPSTER
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND EXPIRING ON NOVEMBER 30, 2025
Passed: All present voting " aye."
VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ( These items are approved under one motion.)
Motion made by Alderman Duncan, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
Passed: All present voting " aye."
1. June 3, 2024 - Work Session
2. June 4, 2024 - Business Meeting
IX. BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FIRST READING AND/ OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consideration of an Ordinance to Update the Sewer Use Ordinance, Section 102- 226,
Table A User Discharge Restrictions ( AF- 156- 2024) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Vice Mayor George, Seconded by Alderman Phillips.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF KINGSPORT,
TENNESSEE, SECTION 102- 226 TABLE A- USER DISCHARGE RESTRICTIONS; AND TO
FIX THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE
Passed: All present voting " aye."
2. Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY2024 ( AF- 176-
2024) ( Chris McCartt)
Motion made by Vice Mayor George, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS FUND BUDGETS FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE
30, 2024; AND, TO FIX THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE
Passed: All present voting " aye."
3. Consideration of Ordinance Chapter 114, Article
an
Amending III, Division 5 of the
Kingsport City Code as it Relates to Floodplain Zoning ( AF- 183- 2024) ( Ken Weems)
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
The City Manager explained that due timing of receipt of this item the public hearing will be at
the second reading at the July 16 BMA meeting.
Motion made by Alderman Montgomery, Seconded by Alderman Duncan.
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE CITY OF
KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE REGULATING DEVELOPMENT
WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE, TO MINIMIZE DANGER
TO LIFE AND PROPERTY DUE TO FLOODING, AND TO MAINTAIN ELIGIBILITY FOR
PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
Passed: All present voting " aye."
X. BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FINAL ADOPTION
1.
Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning of Tax Map 046N, Group H, Parcel 016. 00
Located Along East Center Street from R- 1 B, Residential District to B- 1, Neighborhood
Business District ( AF- 145- 2024) ( Jessica McMurray)
Motion made by Alderman Duncan, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
ORDINANCE NO. 7151 AN ORDINANCE TO FURTHER AMEND THE ZONING CODE, TEXT
AND MAP, TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG EAST CENTER STREET FROM THE
R- 1B, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO B- 1, NEIGHBORHOOD 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 on second reading with a roll call vote: Alderman Duncan, Alderman Montgomery,
Alderman Olterman, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Shull
Voting Abstaining: Vice Mayor George
2.
Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning of Tax Map 094, Parcels 014.50 and
015. 00 Located Along Airport Parkway from the MX, Mixed Use District to the PD, Planned
Development District ( AF- 146- 2024) ( Jessica McMurray)
Motion made by Alderman Montgomery, Seconded by Vice Mayor George.
ORDINANCE NO. 7152 AN ORDINANCE TO FURTHER AMEND THE ZONING CODE, TEXT
AND MAP, TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG AIRPORT PARKWAY FROM THE
MX, MIXED USE DISTRICT TO PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN THE 18TH
CIVIL DISTRICT OF SULLIVAN COUNTY; TO FIX A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS
ORDINANCE; AND TO FIX THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hail, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
Passed on second reading with a roll call vote: Alderman Duncan, Vice Mayor George,
Alderman Montgomery, Alderman Olterman, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Shull
Voting Abstaining: Alderman Cooper
3. Consideration of an Ordinance to Adopt the FY 2024- 2025 Budget ( AF- 157- 2024) ( Chris
McCartt)
Motion made by Vice Mayor George, Seconded by Alderman Phillips.
ORDINANCE NO. 7153 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE
ADOPTING A FINAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, AND TO FIX THE EFFECTIVE DATE
OF THIS ORDINANCE
Passed on second reading with a roll call vote: Alderman Duncan, Vice Mayor George,
Alderman Montgomery, Alderman Olterman, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Shull
4. Consideration of an Ordinance to Adopt the FY 2024- 2025 Water Budget ( AF- 158- 2024)
Chris McCartt)
Motion made by Alderman Duncan, Seconded by Alderman Phillips.
ORDINANCE NO. 7154 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE,
ADOPTING A FINAL WATER BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, AND TO FIX THE EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE
Passed on second reading with a roll call vote: Alderman Duncan, Vice Mayor George,
Alderman Montgomery, Alderman Olterman, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Shull
5. Consideration of an Ordinance to Adopt the FY 2024- 2025 Sewer Budget ( AF- 159- 2024)
Chris McCartt)
Motion made by Alderman Phillips, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
ORDINANCE NO. 7155 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE,
ADOPTING A FINAL SEWER BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, AND TO FIX THE EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE
Passed on second reading with a roll call vote: 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, June 18, 2024 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
6. Consideration of an Ordinance to Adopt the FY 2024-2025 Metropolitan Planning Project
Grant Fund Budget ( AF- 160- 2024) ( Chris McCartt)
Motion made by Alderman Cooper, Seconded by Vice Mayor George.
ORDINANCE NO. 7156 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT PROJECT FUNDS; AND TO FIX THE EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE
Passed on second reading with a roll call vote: Alderman Duncan, Vice Mayor George,
Alderman Montgomery, Alderman Olterman, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Shull
7. Consideration of an Ordinance to Adopt the FY 2024- 2025 Community Development
Block Grant Fund Budget ( AF- 161- 2024) ( Chris McCartt)
Motion made by Alderman Duncan, Seconded by Vice Mayor George.
ORDINANCE NO. 7157 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025; AND, TO FIX THE EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE
Passed on second reading with a roll call vote: Alderman Duncan, Vice Mayor George,
Alderman Montgomery, Alderman Olterman, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Shull
Voting Abstaining: Alderman Cooper
8. Consideration of an Ordinance to Adopt the FY 2024- 2025 School Public Law 93- 380
Grant Project Fund Budget ( AF- 162- 2024) ( Chris McCartt)
Motion made by Alderman Montgomery, Seconded by Alderman Phillips.
ORDINANCE NO. 7158 AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH PL93- 380 GRANT PROJECT FUND
FOR THE PL93- 380 GRANT, TO APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS AND TO FIX THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE
Passed on second reading with a roll call vote: Alderman Duncan, Vice Mayor George,
Alderman Montgomery, Alderman Olterman, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Shull
9. Consideration of an Ordinance to Adopt the FY 2024- 2025 Schools Special Projects Grant
Fund Budget ( AF- 163- 2024) ( Chris McCartt)
Motion made by Alderman Montgomery, Seconded by Alderman Olterman.
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
ORDINANCE NO. 7159 AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH SPECIAL SCHOOL GRANT
PROJECT FUND 145 FOR SPECIAL SCHOOL PROJECTS GRANT, TO APPROPRIATE
SUCH FUNDS AND TO FIX THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE
Passed on second reading with a roll call vote: Alderman Duncan, Vice Mayor George,
Alderman Montgomery, Alderman Olterman, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Shull
10. Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY24 ( AF- 144-
2024) ( Chris McCartt)
Motion made by Alderman Duncan, Seconded by Vice Mayor George.
ORDINANCE NO. 7160 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 with a roll call vote: Alderman Duncan, Vice Mayor George,
Alderman Montgomery, Alderman Olterman, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Shull
11. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend the FY 2024 School Nutrition Services Fund
Budget ( AF- 137- 2024) ( David Frye)
Motion made by Alderman Phillips, Seconded by Alderman Duncan.
ORDINANCE NO. 7161 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE SCHOOL NUTRITION SERVICES
FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024; AND TO FIX THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE
Passed on second reading with a roll call vote: Alderman Duncan, Vice Mayor George,
Alderman Montgomery, Alderman Olterman, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Shull
Xl. OTHER BUSINESS
1.
Consideration of a Resolution to Award the Bid of the Kingsport City Schools Nutrition
Program Equipment to Trimark USA, LLC, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute
a Purchase Order for the Same ( AF- 167- 2024) ( David Frye)
Motion made by Alderman Olterman, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 268 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE ORDER TO TRIMARK USA FOR
FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT FOR SCHOOL NUTRITION SERVICES AT VARIOUS SCHOOL
LOCATIONS
Passed: All present voting " aye."
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
2. Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into an Engineering Agreement with Hazen and
Sawyer for Water Model Update and Master Plan Assistance ( AF- 169- 2024) ( Ryan
McReynolds)
Motion made by Vice Mayor George, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 269 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ENGINEERING
AGREEMENT WITH HAZEN AND SAWYER FOR WATER MODEL UPDATE AND MASTER
PLAN ASSISTANCE 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."
3. Consideration of a Resolution to Award the Bid to Franklin Underground Utility Services,
Inc., for the FY24 Collection System Upgrade Project and Authorize the Mayor to Sign all
Applicable Documents ( AF- 173- 2024) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Alderman Duncan, Seconded by Vice Mayor George.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 270 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR THE FY 24
COLLECTION SYSTEM UPGADE PROJECT TO FRANKLIN UNDERGROUND UTILITY
SERVICES, 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."
4. Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize City Recorder to Adjust Uncollectible
Property Tax for Tax Year 2013 ( AF- 115- 2024) ( Lisa Winkle)
Motion made by Alderman Duncan, Seconded by Vice Mayor George.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 271 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY RECORDER TO
RECONCILE AND ADJUST DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAX RECEIVABLES IN FISCAL YEAR
2024 FOR THE TAX YEAR 2013 AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND
THE CITY RECORDER TO EXECUTE ANY PLEADINGS NECESSARY AND PROPER FOR
THE DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTION LAWSUIT
Passed: All present voting " aye."
5. Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into an Engineering Agreement with Barge Design
Solutions for a Water Quality Assessment of the South Fork of the Holston River( AF- 172-
2024) ( Ryan McReynolds)
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hail, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
Motion made by Alderman Montgomery, Seconded by Vice Mayor George.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 272 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ENGINEERING
AGREEMENT WITH BARGE DESIGN SOLUTIONS FOR WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT
OF THE SOUTH FORK OF THE HOLSTON RIVER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
Passed: All present voting " aye."
6. Consideration of a Resolution to Award Bid to W- L Construction & Paving, Inc. for 2024
Contracted Paving Area 17 Phase 2 and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign all Applicable
Documents ( AF- 166- 2024) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Alderman Montgomery, Seconded by Vice Mayor George.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 273 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR THE
CONTRACTED PAVING—AREA 17 PHASE 2 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."
7. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with the
LENOWISCO PDC on Behalf of the Kingsport MTPO Regarding Federal and State
Planning Funds ( AF- 151- 2024) ( Lesley Phillips)
Motion made by Alderman Montgomery, Seconded by Alderman Phillips.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 274 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
LENOWISCO PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION 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."
8. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute All Documents
Necessary to Accept Federal and State Planning Funds from the Virginia Department of
Transportation on Behalf of the Kingsport MTPO ( AF- 150- 2024) ( Lesley Phillips)
Motion made by Alderman Montgomery, Seconded by Vice Mayor George.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 275 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION
BETWEEN THE CITY OF KINGSPORT AND THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO RECEIVE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION PLANNING
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hail, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
FUNDS FOR USE BY THE KINGSPORT AREA METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE SAME; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY OTHER
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THE
LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION
Passed: All present voting " aye."
9. Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the Reimbursement of Materials Agreement
Funds to Integrity Building Group, LLC, Related to the Miller Parke Phase 2 ( Formerly
Phase 3) Development ( AF- 177- 2024) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Alderman Duncan, Seconded by Vice Mayor George.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 276 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT OF
MATERIALS AGREEMENT FUNDS TO INTEGRITY BUILDING GROUP, LLC FOR MILLER
PARKE PHASE 2 FORMALLY KNOWN AS PHASE 3
Passed: All present voting " aye."
10. Consideration of a Resolution to Provide Funding to Networks for Engineering Expenses
AF- 171- 2024) ( Chris McCartt)
Motion made by Vice Mayor George, Seconded by Alderman Duncan.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 277 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL PAYMENT
TO NETWORKS SULLIVAN PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ACQUISITION 40 ACRES OF REAL
PROPERTY BEING TAX MAP 094 PARCEL 014. 50 SITUATED ALONG OR NEAR AIRPORT
PARKWAY
Passed: All present voting " aye."
11. Consideration of a Resolution to Amend the Fee Resolution for FY 2025 Fees and
Charges Provided for in the City Code ( AF- 165- 2024) ( Chris McCartt)
Motion made by Alderman Cooper, Seconded by Alderman Duncan.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 278 A RESOLUTION SETTING THE RATES, FEES AND CHARGES
AS PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF KINGSPORT CODE OF ORDINANCES
Passed: All present voting " aye."
12. Consideration of a Resolution to Apply for and Receive the Connected Communities and
Facilities 2. 0 Grant ( AF- 179- 2024) ( Michael T. Borders)
Motion made by Vice Mayor George, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hail, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 279 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE A
CONNECTIVE COMMUNITY AND FACILITIES 2. 0 GRANT FROM THE TENNESSEE
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Passed: All present voting " aye."
XII. CONSENT AGENDA ( These items are approved under one motion. Alderman Cooper asked for
Item XI. 2 to be pulled from the consent agenda and voted on separately.)
Motion made by Vice Mayor George, Seconded by Alderman Cooper. ( For Items X1. 1 and X1. 3-X1. 4)
Passed as presented with a roll call vote: Alderman Cooper, Alderman Duncan, Vice Mayor George,
Alderman Montgomery, Alderman Olterman, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Shull
1.
Consideration of a Resolution to Ratify the Mayor' s Signature to Apply for and Receive
2025 LSTA Technology Grant ( AF- 175- 2024) ( Michael T. Borders)
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 280 A RESOLUTION TO RATIFY THE MAYOR' S SIGNATURE ON
ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE THE 2025
LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT GRANT FROM THE TENNESSEE STATE
LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES
2. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute CDBG Sub- recipient
Agreements ( AF- 170- 2024) ( Michael Price)
Motion made by Vice Mayor George, Seconded by Alderman Phillips.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-281 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK FUNDING IN FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025
Passed as presented with a roll call vote: Alderman Duncan, Vice Mayor George, Alderman
Montgomery, Alderman Olterman, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Shull.
Voting Abstaining: Alderman Cooper
3. Consideration of a Resolution Extending the Lease Agreement with Northeast State
Community College for Blazier- Wilson Hall ( RCAT), the Regional Center for Health
Professions ( RCHP), and the Kingsport Center for Higher Education ( KCHE) ( AF- 181-
2024) ( Jessica Harmon)
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 282 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEASE WITH THE
TENNESSEE BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF NORTHEAST STATE COMMUNITY
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
COLLEGE FOR BLAZIER- WILSON HALL, THE REGIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH
PROFESSIONS, AND THE KINGSPORT CENTER FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE LEASE AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THE LEASE
AMENDMENTS
4. Consideration of a Resolution to Approve a Mural for NESCC RCAT ( AF- 184- 2024)
Michael T. Borders)
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 283 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MURAL TO BE PAINTED ON
THE REGIONAL CENTER FOR APPLIED TECHNOLOGY BUILDING. LOCATED AT 222
WEST MAIN STREET
5. Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into an Agreement with Tri- Cities United Soccer
Club ( TRIC) for the Concession Rights and for the Use of Eastman Park at Horse Creek
Facilities ( AF- 143- 2024) ( Michael Borders)
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 284 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS WITH TRI- CITIES SOCCER CLUB RELATED TO THE USE OF THE
ATHLETIC FIELDS AND CONCESSION STAND OPERATIONS AT EASTMAN PARK AT
HORSE CREEK
6. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with
Walmart Business and Amazon Business Utilizing the Omnia Partners Cooperative
Purchasing Contracts ( AF- 174- 2024) ( Chris McCartt)
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 285 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO
AN AGREEMENT WITH WALMART BUSINESS AND AMAZON BUSINESS UTILIZING THE
OMNIA PARTNERS COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACTS
7. Consideration of a Resolution for Authorization to Sign an Agreement with Bethel
University for Tuition Discounts for Employees ( AF- 180- 2024) ( Tyra Copas)
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 286 A RESOLUTION' APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH BETHEL UNIVERSITY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER
TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
XIII. COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Manager
Mr. McCartt stated since it is summer that many paving as well as capital projects that have
been approved will be in progress. He encouraged citizens who wanted more information to go
to Kingsport Alerts on Facebook to keep up with the location of work throughout the city.
PaveKingsport, corn is also a source for information as well as the City' s website. He mentioned
approaching events including Red, White and Boom, the July 4th parade and the downtown
concerts and thanked all of the city employees that make these events possible. He then asked
the Deputy City Manager to provide some information on work that is being done in the area by
Brightspeed. Mr. McReynolds stated fiber is being pushed out to the citizens, noting this was a
phenomenal asset coming to Kingsport as well as a tremendous investment. He noted they will
be working in neighborhoods all around town connecting to overhead as well as underground
lines.
2. Mayor and Board Members
Alderman Duncan pointed out it will be a while before the next meeting and listed several events
that will be taking place in that time including early voting and a self- guided downtown garden
tour. Alderman Cooper mentioned Lamplight will begin their patriotic tribute on June 28 and run
for four weekends. She stated it' s Christmas in July and meetings have started to discuss what
will be going on for the holiday season and provided details. Alderman Montgomery commented
on the DB softball team in attendance earlier and applauded the teachers and staff for having
so many programs for the students to get involved in. Alderman Phillips commented on the
robotics competition going on at Meadowview this week and through the weekend with students
participating from all over the world. Vice Mayor George provided further details on the robotics
competition, noting the impact it has on the city. She also thanked the group that put together
the scholarships that were awarded earlier to students of employees. The Vice- Mayor provided
information on the Liberty celebration patriotic show at the Toy Reid Center on June 28- 29 as
well the continuing concerts in downtown on Friday nights. Mayor Shull remarked the next BMA
meeting isn' t until July 16 and FunFest will be starting, pointing out the many city staff hours that
help make that event happen. He stated there are so many activities going on that nobody
should be bored.
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
XIV. ADJOURN
Seeing no other busine ,: _ consideration, Mayor Shull adjourned the meeting at 8: 26 p. m.
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Agenda
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, June 18, 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
1. New Vision Youth
III. INVOCATION
IV. ROLL CALL
V. RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Thank you, Mayor Shull (Dennis Phillips)
2. Claire Arbaugh, Dobyns-Bennett High School (Alderman Phillips)
3. Dobyns-Bennett High School 2024 4A State Softball Champions (Mayor Shull)
4. Employee Scholarship Award Recipients (Tyra Copas)
5. Keep Kingsport Beautiful Beautification Award Recipients (Sharon Hayes)
VI. 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.
VII. APPOINTMENTS
1. Consideration of Appointment to the Community Development Advisory Committee (AF-178-
2024) (Mayor Shull)
VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. June 3, 2024 - Work Session
2. June 4, 2024 - Business Meeting
IX. BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FIRST READING AND/ OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consideration of an Ordinance to Update the Sewer Use Ordinance, Section 102-226, Table A
User Discharge Restrictions (AF-156-2024) (Ryan McReynolds)
2. Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY2024 (AF-176-2024)
(Chris McCartt)
3. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 114, Article III, Division 5 of the Kingsport
City Code as it Relates to Floodplain Zoning (AF-183-2024) (Ken Weems)
X. BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FINAL ADOPTION
1. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning of Tax Map 046N, Group H, Parcel 016.00
Located Along East Center Street from R-1B, Residential District to B-1, Neighborhood
Business District (AF-145-2024) (Jessica McMurray)
2. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning of Tax Map 094, Parcels 014.50 and 015.00
Located Along Airport Parkway from the MX, Mixed Use District to the PD, Planned
Development District (AF-146-2024) (Jessica McMurray)
3. Consideration of an Ordinance to Adopt the FY 2024-2025 Budget (AF-157-2024) (Chris
McCartt)
4. Consideration of an Ordinance to Adopt the FY 2024-2025 Water Budget (AF-158-2024)
(Chris McCartt)
5. Consideration of an Ordinance to Adopt the FY 2024-2025 Sewer Budget (AF-159-2024)
(Chris McCartt)
6. Consideration of an Ordinance to Adopt the FY 2024-2025 Metropolitan Planning Project
Grant Fund Budget (AF-160-2024) (Chris McCartt)
7. Consideration of an Ordinance to Adopt the FY 2024-2025 Community Development Block
Grant Fund Budget (AF-161-2024) (Chris McCartt)
8. Consideration of an Ordinance to Adopt the FY 2024-2025 School Public Law 93-380 Grant
Project Fund Budget (AF-162-2024) (Chris McCartt)
9. Consideration of an Ordinance to Adopt the FY 2024-2025 Schools Special Projects Grant
Fund Budget (AF-163-2024) (Chris McCartt)
10. Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY24 (AF-144-2024)
(Chris McCartt)
11. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend the FY 2024 School Nutrition Services Fund Budget
(AF-137-2024) (David Frye)
XI. OTHER BUSINESS
1. Consideration of a Resolution to Award the Bid of the Kingsport City Schools Nutrition
Program Equipment to Trimark USA, LLC, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a
Purchase Order for the Same (AF-167-2024) (David Frye)
2. Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into an Engineering Agreement with Hazen and
Sawyer for Water Model Update and Master Plan Assistance (AF-169-2024) (Ryan
McReynolds)
3. Consideration of a Resolution to Award the Bid to Franklin Underground Utility Services, Inc.,
for the FY24 Collection System Upgrade Project and Authorize the Mayor to Sign all
Applicable Documents (AF-173-2024) (Ryan McReynolds)
4. Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize City Recorder to Adjust Uncollectible Property Tax
for Tax Year 2013 (AF-115-2024) (Lisa Winkle)
5. Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into an Engineering Agreement with Barge Design
Solutions for a Water Quality Assessment of the South Fork of the Holston River (AF-172-2024)
(Ryan McReynolds)
6. Consideration of a Resolution to Award Bid to W-L Construction & Paving, Inc. for 2024
Contracted Paving Area 17 Phase 2 and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign all Applicable
Documents (AF-166-2024) (Ryan McReynolds)
7. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with the
LENOWISCO PDC on Behalf of the Kingsport MTPO Regarding Federal and State Planning
Funds (AF-151-2024) (Lesley Phillips)
8. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute All Documents Necessary to
Accept Federal and State Planning Funds from the Virginia Department of Transportation on
Behalf of the Kingsport MTPO (AF-150-2024) (Lesley Phillips)
9. Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the Reimbursement of Materials Agreement Funds
to Integrity Building Group, LLC, Related to the Miller Parke Phase 2 (Formerly Phase 3)
Development (AF-177-2024) (Ryan McReynolds)
10. Consideration of a Resolution to Provide Funding to Networks for Engineering Expenses (AF-
171-2024) (Chris McCartt)
11. Consideration of a Resolution to Amend the Fee Resolution for FY 2025 Fees and Charges
Provided for in the City Code (AF-165-2024) (Chris McCartt)
12. Consideration of a Resolution to Apply for and Receive the Connected Communities and
Facilities 2.0 Grant (AF-179-2024) (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 Ratify the Mayor's Signature to Apply for and Receive 2025
LSTA Technology Grant (AF-175-2024) (Michael T. Borders)
2. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute CDBG Sub-recipient
Agreements (AF-170-2024) (Michael Price)
3. Consideration of a Resolution Extending the Lease Agreement with Northeast State Community
College for Blazier-Wilson Hall (RCAT), the Regional Center for Health Professions (RCHP),
and the Kingsport Center for Higher Education (KCHE) (AF-181-2024) (Jessica Harmon)
4. Consideration of a Resolution to Approve a Mural for NESCC RCAT (AF-184-2024) (Michael
T. Borders)
5. Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into an Agreement with Tri-Cities United Soccer Club
(TRIC) for the Concession Rights and for the Use of Eastman Park at Horse Creek Facilities
(AF-143-2024) (Michael Borders)
6. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Walmart
Business and Amazon Business Utilizing the Omnia Partners Cooperative Purchasing
Contracts (AF-174-2024) (Chris McCartt)
7. Consideration of a Resolution for Authorization to Sign an Agreement with Bethel University
for Tuition Discounts for Employees (AF-180-2024) (Tyra Copas)
XIII. COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Manager
2. Mayor and Board Members
XIV. ADJOURN
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