BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING
Regular MeetingKingsport, TN · July 15, 2025
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 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 Colette George
Alderman Morris Baker Alderman Gary Mayes
Alderman Betsy Cooper Alderman James Phillips
City Administration
Chris McCartt, City Manager Travis Bishop, City Recorder
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 Fire Chief DeBerry.
III. INVOCATION led by Alderman Betsy Cooper
IV. ROLL CALL by City Recorder Travis Bishop.
V. RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Keep Kingsport Beautiful Beautification Awards - Sharon Hayes
VI. COMMENT Mayor Montgomery invited citizens in attendance to speak. The following individuals
came forward and then the mayor closed the public comment section.
Brad Shaffer and Ron Atkinson commented on the rezoning of Tyson Lane and the resulting traffic
issues if passed.
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
VII. APPOINTMENTS
1. Consideration of Appointment to the Regional Planning Commission ( AF- 188- 2025)
Mayor Montgomery)
Motion made by Alderman Phillips, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
APPOINT BJ WALSH TO THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A FOUR YEAR
TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND EXPIRING APRIL 30, 2029
Passed: All present voting " aye" except Alderman George who abstained.
2. Consideration of Appointment to the Regional Planning Commission ( AF- 204- 2025)
Mayor Montgomery)
Motion made by Alderman George, Seconded by Alderman Phillips.
APPOINT SHARON DUNCAN TO THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A THIRD
FOUR YEAR TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND EXPIRING APRIL 30, 2029
Passed: All present voting " aye" except Vice Mayor Duncan who abstained.
3. Consideration of Appointment to Regional Planning Commission ( AF- 205- 2025) ( Mayor
Montgomery)
Motion made by Alderman Baker, Seconded by Alderman George.
APPOINT TIM LORIMER TO THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION TO FULFILL AN
UNEXPIRED TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND EXPIRING APRIL 30, 2029
Passed: All present voting " aye."
4. Consideration of Appointment to the Regional Planning Commission ( AF- 203- 2025)
Mayor Montgomery)
Motion made by Alderman George, Seconded by Alderman Phillips.
APPOINT CURTIS MONTGOMERY TO THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A
FOUR YEAR TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND EXPIRING APRIL 30, 2029
Passed: All present voting " aye" except Mayor Montgomery who abstained.
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. June 16, 2025 - Work Session
2. June 17, 2025 - Business Meeting
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
IX. BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FIRST READING AND/ OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Conduct a Public Hearing and Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning of Tax
Map 046B, Parcel 013. 00 and a Portion of Parcel 012. 00 Located along Tyson Lane from
the R- 1 B, Residential District to P1, Professional Offices District ( AF- 177- 2025) ( Jessica
McMurray)
PUBLIC HEARING: Brad Shaffer asked who would be doing the study and when. Deputy City
Manager McReynolds provided further details. There was considerable discussion.
Motion made by Alderman Phillips, Seconded by Alderman George.
AN ORDINANCE TO FURTHER AMEND THE ZONING CODE, TEXT AND MAP, TO REZONE
PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG TYSON LANE FROM THE R- 1 B, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
TO P- 1, PROFESSIONAL OFFICES 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. Conduct a Public Hearing and Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning Text as
it Pertains to the Amount of Members and the Span of Membership Terms of the Board
of Zoning Appeals ( AF- 180- 2025) ( Ken Weems)
Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman Phillips.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 114- 65 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF
KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE, PERTAINING TO THE COMPOSITION AND THE DURATION OF
TERMS FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS; AND TO FIX THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE
Passed: All present voting " aye."
3. Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY25 ( AF- 176-
2025) ( Chris McCartt)
Motion made by Alderman George, Seconded by Alderman Phillips.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS FUND BUDGETS FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE
30, 2025; AND, TO FIX THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE
Passed: All present voting " aye."
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
X. BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FINAL ADOPTION
1.
Consideration of an Ordinance to Set the Property Tax Rates for FY 2025- 2026 ( AF- 168-
2025) ( Chris McCartt)
Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
ORDINANCE NO. 7215 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AND FIXING THE TAX RATE ON
ALL REAL, PERSONAL, AND MIXED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF KINGSPORT,
SULLIVAN COUNTY AND THE CITY OF KINGSPORT, HAWKINS COUNTY WHICH IS
TAXABLE ON THE BASIS OF ASSESSMENTS MADE BY THE COUNTY PROPERTY
ASSESSORS AND THE DIVISION OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS OF THE STATE OF
TENNESSEE FOR THE YEAR 2025; AND TO FIX THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE
Passed on second reading with a roll call vote: Alderman Cooper, Vice Mayor Duncan, Alderman
George, Alderman Mayes, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Montgomery
Voting Nay: Alderman Baker
2. Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY25 ( AF- 169-
2025) ( Chris McCartt)
Motion made by Alderman George, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
ORDINANCE NO. 7216 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, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Montgomery
XI. OTHER BUSINESS
1. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Change Order One to the DBHS Band Room
HVAC Replacement Project and Ratifying the Mayor' s Execution of the Same ( AF- 184-
2025) ( David Frye)
Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman Baker.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 001 A RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER ONE TO THE
DOBYNS- BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL BAND ROOM HVAC REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND
RATIFYING THE MAYOR' S EXECUTION OF THE SAME
Passed: All present voting " aye."
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
2. Consideration of a Resolution to Accept a Donation from Kingsport Citizen Debbie
Waggoner( AF- 182-2025) ( Chief DeBerry)
Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 002 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION OF FUNDS TO
PURCHASE FOUR BICYCLES FOR THE KINGSPORT FIRE DEPARTMENTS BIKE MEDIC TEAM
Passed: All present voting " aye."
3. Consideration of a Resolution to Award Bid to Summers-Taylor, Inc. for 2025 Contracted
Paving Airport Parkway Authorizing the Mayor to Sign All Applicable Documents ( AF-
197- 2025) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Alderman Phillips, Seconded by Alderman Baker.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 003 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR RESURFACING OF
AIRPORT PARKWAY PROJECT TO SUMMERS- TAYLOR, 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 Amend Agreement with CDM Smith for Professional
Consulting Services to Perform a Stormwater Utility Cost of Service Analysis (AF- 183-
2025) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Alderman Mayes, Seconded by Vice Mayor Duncan.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 004 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH CDM SMITH FOR THE STORM WATER MASTER PLAN; AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT; AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT
Passed: All present voting " aye."
5. Consideration of a Resolution to Award the Bid to GRC Civil Services for the Waterline
Extension on Lynn Road ( AF- 202- 2025) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Alderman Phillips, Seconded by Alderman George.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 005 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR LYNN ROAD
WATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECT TO GRC CIVIL 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."
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
6. Consideration of a Resolution to Purchase One ( 1) Vogele Super 2003- 3i Utilizing
Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement ( AF- 198- 2025) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman George.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 006 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A PURCHASE ORDER TO POWER EQUIPMENT, INC. UTILIZING SOURCEWELL
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT NO. 060122- WAI FOR ONE VOGELE SUPER
2003- 31 PAVER FOR USE BY PUBLIC WORKS
Passed: All present voting " aye."
7. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Agreements with
Various Agencies and Organizations for Services in Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Benefiting the
General Welfare of Kingsport Residents ( AF- 200- 2025) ( Chris McCartt)
Motion made by Alderman Mayes, Seconded by Vice Mayor Duncan.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 007 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR SERVICES IN
FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2026 BENEFITING THE GENERAL WELFARE OF KINGSPORT
RESIDENTS
Passed: All present voting " aye" except Alderman George who voted " nay."
8. Consideration of a Resolution to Award the Bid to East Tennessee Turf and Landscape
for the Gravity Sanitary Sewer Extension and Authorize the Mayor to Sign All Applicable
Documents ( AF- 175- 2025) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Alderman George, Seconded by Alderman Baker.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 008 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR THE FIELDCREST
ANNEXATION SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT TO EAST TENNESSEE TURF
AND LANDSCAPE 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."
9. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing Change Orders to the Contract with Summers-
Taylor, Inc. for the Kingsport Resurfacing Project ( PIN: 129800. 00) and Authorize the
Mayor to Sign All Applicable Documents ( AF- 181- 2025) ( Ryan McReynolds)
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman Phillips.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 009 A RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBERS 3
AND 4 TO THE CONTRACT WITH SUMMERS- TAYLOR, INC FOR THE KINGSPORT
RESURFACING PROJECT CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE CHANGE ORDERS
Passed: All present voting " aye."
10. Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Current Contract with
Doxim, LLC to Expand the Current Scope of Services to Include Billing for the
Construction and Demolition Landfill ( AF- 190- 2025) ( Floyd Bailey)
Motion made by Alderman Mayes, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 010 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CHANGE REQUEST FORM
WITH DOXIM LLC TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF UTILITY BILLING SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CHANGE REQUEST FORM AND ALL
OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF
THIS RESOLUTION
Passed: All present voting " aye."
11. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Naviline Financial Software
Subscription from CentralSquare and Authorizing the Issuance of a Purchase Order and
Execution of All Necessary and Proper Documents ( AF- 191- 2025) ( Floyd Bailey)
Motion made by Alderman George, Seconded by Alderman Baker.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 011 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE
NAVILINE FINANCIAL SOFTWARE FROM CENTRALSQUARE; AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY
OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF
THIS RESOLUTION
Passed: All present voting " aye."
12. Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the Mayor to Execute a Submitter Merchant
Agreement with J. P. Morgan Chase Bank ( AF- 193- 2025) ( Floyd Bailey)
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman Mayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 012 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
SUBMITTER MERCHANT AGREEMENT WITH J. P. MORGAN CHASE BANK FOR THE
PAYMENTUS PAYMENT PROCESSING SERVICE AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS RESOLUTION
Passed: All present voting " aye."
13. Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the City Recorder to Reconcile and Adjust
Uncollectible Property Tax for Tax Year 2014 ( AF- 150- 2025) ( Travis Bishop)
Motion made by Alderman George, Seconded by Alderman Phillips.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 013 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY RECORDER TO
RECONCILE AND ADJUST DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAX RECEIVABLES IN FISCAL YEAR
2025 FOR THE TAX YEAR 2014 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."
XII. CONSENT AGENDA. ( These items are considered under one motion.)
Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman George.
Passed as presented with a roll call vote: Alderman Baker, Alderman Cooper, Vice Mayor
Duncan, Alderman George, Alderman Mayes, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Montgomery
1. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute All Documents
Necessary and Proper to Apply for and Receive a Grant from the State of Tennessee
School Resource Officer( SRO) Grant Program for FY 2026 ( AF- 185- 2025) ( Chief Bellamy)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 014 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE A SCHOOL
RESOURCE OFFICER GRANT FROM THE STATE OF TENNESSEE SCHOOL RESOURCE
OFFICER GRANT PROGRAM
2. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Signature Authority
Form Allowing the Chief of Police or His Designee to Complete Grant Reports as Required
by the State of Tennessee School Resource Officer( SRO) Grant Program for FY 2026 (AF-
186- 2025) ( Chief Bellamy)
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 015 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
SIGNATURE AUTHORITY CONSENT FORM AND OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND
PROPER DESIGNATING THE CHIEF OF POLICE AS THE MAYOR' S DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE GRANT REPORTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY GRANTS FROM
THE STATE OF TENNESSEE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM
3. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with
Kingsport City Schools as Required by the State of Tennessee School Resource Officer
SRO) Program Grant ( AF- 187- 2025) ( Chief Bellamy)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 016 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH KINGSPORT CITY SCHOOLS AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF
TENNESSEE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER ( SRO) PROGRAM GRANT
4. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Memorandum of
Understanding to Receive a Sotoxa Oral Fluid Mobile Test Kit for use in DUI
investigations. ( AF- 201- 2025) ( Chief Bellamy)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 017 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FROM THE
TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF
SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY' S TENNESSEE HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE
5. Consideration of a Resolution to Extend the CDBG Contract for Holston Habitat for
Humanity ( AF- 194- 2025) ( Michael Price)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 018 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FY 2024/ 2025 CDBG
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HOLSTON HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
6. Consideration of a Resolution for the FTAAAD Annual Senior Center Grant ( AF- 196-
20925) ( Michael Borders)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 019 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FIRST
TENNESSEE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT' S AREA AGENCY ON AGING AND DISABILITY
GRANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023- 2024 FOR THE KINGSPORT SENIOR CENTER;
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT AND ALL OTHER
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THE
AMENDMENT
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
7. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Service Agreement with
Cannon Cochran Management Services, Inc. for Workers Compensation Third Party
Administration Services for the City and Ratifying the Mayor' s Execution of the
Agreement ( AF- 178- 2025) ( Bart Rowlett)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 020 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SERVICE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND CANNON COCHRAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. FOR
WORKERS' COMPENSATION THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR ALL CITY
DEPARTMENTS; RATIFYING THE MAYOR' S EXECUTION OF THE SAME AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND
PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT
8. Consideration of a Resolution to renew the General Liability, Personal Injury Liability,
Errors or Omissions Liability, Automobile Liability and Automobile Physical Damage
Policy, with Public Entity Partners ( AF- 179- 2025) ( Bart Rowlett)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 021 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE
GENERAL LIABILITY, PERSONAL INJURY LIABILITY, ERRORS OR OMISSIONS LIABILITY,
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY AND AUTOMOBILE PHYSICAL DAMAGE POLICY WITH PUBLIC
ENTITY PARTNERS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE
PURPOSE OF THE POLICIES
9. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Renewal Agreement
with Frontier Health for Counseling Services at Kingsport City Schools ( AF- 172- 2025)
David Frye)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 022 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
FRONTIER HEALTH TO CONTINUE COUSELING SERVICES AT KINGSPORT CITY
SCHOOLS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ANY
AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE
PURPOSE OF THIS RESOLUTION
10. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Renewal of the MOU with
Clarvida for Counseling Services for Kingsport City Schools ( AF- 173- 2025) ( David Frye)
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 023 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH CLARVIDA FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND COUSELING
SERVICES AT KINGSPORT CITY SCHOOLS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING AND THIS RESOLUTION
11. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Addendum 12 of the
Substitute Staffing Services Agreement with ESS South Central LLC for Kingsport City
Schools ( AF- 174- 2025) ( David Frye)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 024 A RESOLUTION APPROVING ADDENDUM 12 TO THE ESS
SOUTH CENTRAL LLC AGREEMENT TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT THROUGH JUNE 30,
2026 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE ADDENDUM AND ALL OTHER
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THE
ADDENDUM
12. Consideration of a Resolution to Move the Monday, August 4, 2025 Work Session to
Tuesday, August 5s 2025 at 4: 00 PM ( AF- 199- 2025) ( Bart Rowlett)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 025 A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE AUGUST 4, 2025 WORK
SESSION OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN IN IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ARTICLE III, SECTION 7 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE
XIII. COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Manager
Mr. McCartt thanked the city employees that have already been working on and will be working
on Funfest for events which usually extends beyond their regular workday.
2. Mayor and Board Members
Alderman Mayes mentioned Healthy Kingsport launched a new website last week and
encouraged citizens to view the activities and resources there. He also stated the Friday night
concerts were a success with great attendance. He thanked city employees for funfest efforts,
noting its shaping up to be the biggest since the pandemic. Alderman Cooper commented on
the presentation yesterday by Robin Cleary and the grants that were awarded downtown. She
also stated DKA has partnered with MeadowView and Christmas trees have already gone on
sale with half already sold. Lastly she mentioned that school will be in session by the next BMA
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
meeting, remarking summer is almost over and encouraged citizens to go out and enjoy Funfest.
Alderman George said she was excited to talk about Christman again. She also mentioned the
celebration for the carousel, noting it's hard to believe it has been around for ten years and
pointing out the number of volunteers that made it happen. She commented on the great Funfest
presentation at the work session yesterday, noting the new events and 20 balloonists that will
be coming in. Alderman Baker thanked the City Manager for adding the strategic focus area to
the action form. He also commented that funfest has been around 45 years, and he remembers
the first one. He recognized city staffs involvement and thanked the city manager. Alderman
Phillips also commented on the carousel with a birthday party and free rides on Saturday. They
will also be unveiling a new animal. He also talked about funfest. Vice Mayor Duncan recognized
Mayor Montgomery for being accepted to Leadership Tennessee. He also mentioned Funfest,
noting 35 states are represented and the economic impact it provides. He stated the Carousel
is a legacy project and a crown jewel of Kingsport. Mayor Montgomery reminded everyone of
the international pageant this weekend. He also stated he attended the graduation at the
Northeast Tennessee recovery center and the community support represented. Lastly the mayor
recognized newly appointed Police Chief Bellamy.
XIV. ADJOURN
Seeing no other business for consideration, Mayor Montgomery adjourned the meeting at 8: 16 p.m.
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Agenda
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, July 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 Colette George
Alderman Morris Baker Alderman Gary Mayes
Alderman Betsy Cooper 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
Travis Bishop, City Recorder Jason Bellamy, Police Chief
John Morris, Budget Director Adrienne Batara, Public Relations Director
Jerry DeBerry, Fire Chief Floyd Bailey, Chief Information Officer
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
III. INVOCATION
1. Alderman Betsy Cooper
IV. ROLL CALL
V. RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Keep Kingsport Beautiful Beautification Awards - 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 Regional Planning Commission (AF-188-2025) (Mayor
Montgomery)
2. Consideration of Appointment to the Regional Planning Commission (AF-204-2025) (Mayor
Montgomery)
3. Consideration of Appointment to Regional Planning Commission (AF-205-2025) (Mayor
Montgomery)
4. Consideration of Appointment to the Regional Planning Commission (AF-203-2025) (Mayor
Montgomery)
VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. June 16, 2025 - Work Session
2. June 17, 2025 - Business Meeting
IX. BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FIRST READING AND/ OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
For items requiring a public hearing: When you come to the podium, please state your name and
address, and sign the register that is provided. Comments of speaker 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.
1. Conduct a Public Hearing and Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning of Tax Map
046B, Parcel 013.00 and a Portion of Parcel 012.00 Located along Tyson Lane from the R-1B,
Residential District to P1, Professional Offices District (AF-177-2025) (Jessica McMurray)
2. Conduct a Public Hearing and Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning Text as it
Pertains to the Amount of Members and the Span of Membership Terms of the Board of Zoning
Appeals (AF-180-2025) (Ken Weems)
3. Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY25 (AF-176-2025)
(Chris McCartt)
X. BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FINAL ADOPTION
1. Consideration of an Ordinance to Set the Property Tax Rates for FY 2025-2026 (AF-168-2025)
(Chris McCartt)
2. Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY25 (AF-169-2025)
(Chris McCartt)
XI. OTHER BUSINESS
1. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Change Order One to the DBHS Band Room HVAC
Replacement Project and Ratifying the Mayor's Execution of the Same (AF-184-2025) (David
Frye)
2. Consideration of a Resolution to Accept a Donation from Kingsport Citizen Debbie Waggoner
(AF-182-2025) (Chief DeBerry)
3. Consideration of a Resolution to Award Bid to Summers-Taylor, Inc. for 2025 Contracted Paving
Airport Parkway Authorizing the Mayor to Sign All Applicable Documents (AF-197-2025) (Ryan
McReynolds)
4. Consideration of a Resolution to Amend Agreement with CDM Smith for Professional
Consulting Services to Perform a Stormwater Utility Cost of Service Analysis (AF-183-2025)
(Ryan McReynolds)
5. Consideration of a Resolution to Award the Bid to GRC Civil Services for the Waterline
Extension on Lynn Road (AF-202-2025) (Ryan McReynolds)
6. Consideration of a Resolution to Purchase One (1) Vogele Super 2003-3i Utilizing Sourcewell
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (AF-198-2025) (Ryan McReynolds)
7. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Agreements with Various
Agencies and Organizations for Services in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Benefiting the General
Welfare of Kingsport Residents (AF-200-2025) (Chris McCartt)
8. Consideration of a Resolution to Award the Bid to East Tennessee Turf and Landscape for the
Gravity Sanitary Sewer Extension and Authorize the Mayor to Sign All Applicable Documents
(AF-175-2025) (Ryan McReynolds)
9. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing Change Orders to the Contract with Summers-Taylor,
Inc. for the Kingsport Resurfacing Project (PIN: 129800.00) and Authorize the Mayor to Sign All
Applicable Documents (AF-181-2025) (Ryan McReynolds)
10. Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Current Contract with Doxim,
LLC to Expand the Current Scope of Services to Include Billing for the Construction and
Demolition Landfill (AF-190-2025) (Floyd Bailey)
11. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Naviline Financial Software
Subscription from CentralSquare and Authorizing the Issuance of a Purchase Order and
Execution of All Necessary and Proper Documents (AF-191-2025) (Floyd Bailey)
12. Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the Mayor to Execute a Submitter Merchant
Agreement with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank (AF-193-2025) (Floyd Bailey)
13. Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the City Recorder to Reconcile and Adjust
Uncollectible Property Tax for Tax Year 2014 (AF-150-2025) (Travis Bishop)
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 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute All Documents Necessary and
Proper to Apply for and Receive a Grant from the State of Tennessee School Resource Officer
(SRO) Grant Program for FY 2026 (AF-185-2025) (Chief Bellamy)
2. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Signature Authority Form
Allowing the Chief of Police or His Designee to Complete Grant Reports as Required by the
State of Tennessee School Resource Officer (SRO) Grant Program for FY 2026 (AF-186-
2025) (Chief Bellamy)
3. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Kingsport City
Schools as Required by the State of Tennessee School Resource Officer (SRO) Program Grant
(AF-187-2025) (Chief Bellamy)
4. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Memorandum of
Understanding to Receive a Sotoxa Oral Fluid Mobile Test Kit for use in DUI investigations.
(AF-201-2025) (Chief Bellamy)
5. Consideration of a Resolution to Extend the CDBG Contract for Holston Habitat for Humanity
(AF-194-2025) (Michael Price)
6. Consideration of a Resolution for the FTAAAD Annual Senior Center Grant (AF-196-20925)
(Michael Borders)
7. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Service Agreement with Cannon
Cochran Management Services, Inc. for Workers Compensation Third Party Administration
Services for the City and Ratifying the Mayor's Execution of the Agreement (AF-178-2025) (Bart
Rowlett)
8. Consideration of a Resolution to renew the General Liability, Personal Injury Liability, Errors
or Omissions Liability, Automobile Liability and Automobile Physical Damage Policy, with
Public Entity Partners (AF-179-2025) (Bart Rowlett)
9. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Renewal Agreement with
Frontier Health for Counseling Services at Kingsport City Schools (AF-172-2025) (David Frye)
10. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Renewal of the MOU with
Clarvida for Counseling Services for Kingsport City Schools (AF-173-2025) (David Frye)
11. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Addendum 12 of the Substitute
Staffing Services Agreement with ESS South Central LLC for Kingsport City Schools (AF-174-
2025) (David Frye)
12. Consideration of a Resolution to Move the Monday, August 4, 2025 Work Session to Tuesday,
August 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM (AF-199-2025) (Bart Rowlett)
XIII. COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Manager
2. Mayor and Board Members
XIV. ADJOURN
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