BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

KNGSPORT TENNEEE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7: 00 PM City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Montgomery-Watterson Boardroom Board of Mayor and Aldermen Mayor Paul W. Montgomery, Presiding Vice Mayor Darrell Duncan Alderman Morris Baker Alderman Colette George Alderman Betsy Cooper Alderman Gary Mayes City Administration Chris McCartt, City Manager Travis Bishop, City Recorder/ Treasurer Bart Rowlett, City Attorney Angie Marshall, City Clerk/ Deputy City Recorder I. CALL TO ORDER 7: 00 pm by Mayor Montgomery. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG led by New Vision Youth III. INVOCATION led by Pastor Stephen Collins, Kingsport Community Church IV. ROLL CALL by City Recorder/ Treasurer Travis Bishop. Absent: Alderman James Phillips V. RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Dobyns- Bennett High School Wrestling Team ( Alderman Cooper) 2. Fire Chief Scott Boyd ( Chris McCartt) VI. COMMENT Mayor Montgomery invited citizens in attendance to speak. James Morissette commented on the homeless and the possibility of Eastman donating to the food pantries in Kingsport. There being no one else coming forward, the mayor closed the public comment section. Page 1 of 7  BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom VII. APPOINTMENTS ( These items are considered under one motion.) Motion made by Alderman George, Seconded by Alderman Cooper. Passed: All present voting " aye." 1. Consideration of Appointments to the Neighborhood Advisory Commission (AF-72- 2025) Mayor Montgomery) APPOINT CAITLIN BARTON, KATHY DOCKERY, THADDEUS NOTO, AND HEATHER HALSEY FOR A THREE YEAR TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND EXPIRING 4/ 30/ 28 2. Consideration of Appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals ( AF- 86- 2025) ( Mayor Montgomery) REAPPOINT BILL SUMNER AND APPOINT HOYT DENTON AND JOSHUA TAYLOR FOR A THREE YEAR TERM EFFECTIVE 5/ 1/ 25 AND EXPIRING 4/ 30/ 28 3. Consideration of Appointments to the Kingsport Higher Education Commission ( AF- 87- 2025) ( Mayor Montgomery) APPOINT MADISON GREENE, BRIAN TATE AND TIMOTHY DAVIES FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND EXPIRING 4/ 30/ 29 4. Consideration of Appointments to the Kingsport Housing and Redevelopment Authority AF- 88- 2025) ( Mayor Montgomery) APPOINT STEVEN LAHAIR FOR A FIVE YEAR TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND EXPIRING 4/ 30/ 30 AND APPOINT DEBBIE TORJILAR TO FULFILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND EXPIRING 3/ 31/ 26 VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ( These items are considered under one motion.) Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman Baker. Passed: All present voting " aye." 1. April 1, 2025 - Business Meeting 2. March 31, 2025 - Work Session IX. BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FIRST READING AND/ OR PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Conduct a Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution to Approve the 2025- 2026 CDBG Five- Year Consolidated Plan including Annual Action Plan ( AF 93- 2025) ( Michael Price) Page 2 of 7  BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom Motion made by Alderman Baker, Seconded by Vice Mayor Duncan. RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 203 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2025 — 2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, FIVE- YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026, FROM THE UNITED STATES OF DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Passed: All present voting " aye." 2. Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY2025 ( AF- 95- 2025) ( Chris McCartt) Motion made by Alderman George, Seconded by Alderman Mayes. 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." X. BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FINAL ADOPTION 1. Consideration of a Budget Ordinance for Various Funds FY25( AF- 82- 2025) ( Chris McCartt) Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman Baker. ORDINANCE NO. 7201 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS FUND BUDGETS FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025; AND, TO FIX THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE Passed on second reading with a roll call vote: Alderman Baker, Alderman Cooper, Vice Mayor Duncan, Alderman George, Alderman Mayes, Mayor Montgomery XI. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Mt. Carmel for the City of Kingsport to Provide Residential Automated Garbage Collection ( AF- 89- 2025) ( Ryan McReynolds) Motion made by Alderman George, Seconded by Alderman Cooper. RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 204 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTER- LOCAL AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL AUTOMATED GARBAGE COLLECTION SERVICES TO THE TOWN OF MOUNT CARMEL, TENNESSEE Passed: All present voting " aye." Page 3 of 7  BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hail, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom 2. Consideration of a Resolution for City to Renew an Agreement with Icon Environmental, LLC for Services at Kingsport' s Construction & Demolition Landfill ( AF- 92- 2025) ( Ryan McReynolds) Motion made by Alderman Baker, Seconded by Vice Mayor Duncan. RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 205 A RESOLUTION RENEWING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR SELECTED SERVICES AT THE KINGSPORT CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION LANDFILL WITH ICON ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE THIS RESOLUTION Passed: All present voting " aye." 3. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement to Allow Goodwill Industries of Tenneva Area, Inc. to Place a Container at City Convenience Centers to Collect Donated Items ( AF- 91- 2025) ( Ryan McReynolds) Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman George. RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 206 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF TENNEVA AREA, INC., 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" except Alderman Baker who abstained. 4. Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the Mayor to Execute All Documents Necessary to Apply for and Receive a Tennessee Department of Health Project Diabetes Grant ( AF- 90- 2025) ( Michael Borders) Motion made by Alderman George, Seconded by Alderman Cooper. RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 207 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE A PROJECT DIABETES GRANT FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Passed: All present voting " aye." 5. Consideration of a Resolution to Approve the Purchase of Property Located at Netherland Inn Road ( AF- 99- 2025) ( Michael T. Borders) Page 4 of 7  BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman Baker. RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 208 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN OFFER FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT NETHERLAND INN ROAD AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS RESOLUTION Passed: All present voting " aye." 6. Consideration of a Resolution to Reject Proposals for Golf Equipment for Cattails ( AF- 100- 2025) ( Michael T. Borders) Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman Mayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 209 A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL PROPOSALS RECEIVED RELATED TO THE ACQUISITION OF GOLF EQUIPMENT FOR CATTAILS Passed: All present voting " aye." 7. Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into an Agreement with RCX Sports for a NFL FLAG Football League ( AF- 101- 2025) ( Michael T. Borders) Motion made by Alderman Baker, Seconded by Alderman George. RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 210 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEAGUE REGISTRATION AGREEMENT WITH RCX SPORTS, LLC 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 Accepting a Donation from the Bays Mountain Park Association for the Fox Den Playground ( AF- 102- 2025) ( Michael T. Borders) Motion made by Alderman George, Seconded by Alderman Cooper. RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 211 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A MONETARY DONATION OF 250, 000 FROM THE BAYS MOUNTAIN PARK ASSOCIATION FOR THE FOX DEN PLAYGROUND Passed: All present voting " aye." 9. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Nfina for the Purchase of a High Availability Sever Cluster and Five Years of Support and Cloud Based Backup and Disaster Recovery Solution ( AF- 96- 2025) ( Floyd Bailey) Page 5 of 7  BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom Motion made by Alderman Mayes, Seconded by Vice Mayor Duncan. RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 212 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE VARIOUS AGREEMENTS WITH NFINA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR THE ACQUISITION OF GOODS AND SERVICES FOR MANAGEMENT AND STORAGE OF CITY DATA IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING ALLIANCE CONTRACT NO.: NCPA 01- 170 Passed: All present voting " aye." 10. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Right of Entry Form with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers ( AF- 105- 2025) ( Ryan McReynolds) Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman George. RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 213 A RESOLUTION GRANTING THE U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS THE RIGHT TO ENTER FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSPECTION PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF KINGSPORT AT CATTAILS GOLF COURSE ADJACENT TO THE AQUATIC CENTER Passed: All present voting " aye." XII. CONSENT AGENDA None. XIII. COMMUNICATIONS 1. City Manager Mr. McCartt reflected on the agenda pointing out the heavy emphasis on Parks and Recreation. He mentioned the Budget items coming up that were discussed at the work session yesterday, stating May is the busiest month for meetings, noting he appreciated their time. He thanked Chief Boyd for his time and enjoy retirement. 2. Mayor and Board Members Alderman Mayes commended Chief Boyd on his career, noting we have an outstanding department and look forward to continued success. Alderman Cooper echoed comments and thanked the Chief for what he' s done for Kingsport. She stated Son of Sorrows still playing at Lamplight and to enjoy the beautiful weather this week. Alderman George said Chief Boyd would be missed and thanked him for making the City look good. She wished a Happy Easter to everyone. Alderman Baker thanked the Chief for his level of engagement and being a good friend. He also congratulated Alderman Cooper on her recent retirement from the nonprofit and leaving them on solid footing. Vice- Mayor Duncan stated he appreciated the Chiefs friendship Page 6 of 7  BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom and echoed previous comments. He stated Keep Kingsport Beautiful had their first trash pickup, and the next one is scheduled for downtown. The Healthy Kingsport fair is coming up on May 8 at the Farmers Market with the mobile health unit there and encouraged citizens to attend. He urged everyone to enjoy this week with your family and Easter. Mayor commented that May 1 is the National Day of Prayer with the mayor's prayer breakfast scheduled that morning. He thanked the Chief for his dedication and wished him godspeed on his next journey in retirement. The mayor wished everyone a Happy Easter and enjoy the holiday. XIV. ADJOURN Seeing no other business for consideration, Mayor Montgomery adjourned the meeting at 8: 02 p. m. r. r. 7 ff( 4176 F6 1 R JAA i b . :',/ L _:" 1:. t 7f/ A. Y C tl K/ i l/( il I V. a t `''-+, ANGELA A..' PAUL W. MONTGOME Deputy City :* aof .a'' ' a, Mayor CITY • 4` Page 7 of 7