BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING
Regular MeetingKingsport, TN · August 5, 2025
Minutes
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 05, 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.
A.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG led by Police Chief Bellamy.
III. INVOCATION led by Pastor Jason Mullins, Pactolus & St. Mark United Methodist Churches
IV. ROLL CALL by City Recorder Travis Bishop.
V. RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS None.
VI. COMMENT Mayor Montgomery invited citizens in attendance to speak. The following individuals
came forward and then the mayor closed the public comment section.
Tim Sanders brought a donation of stuffed animals for the Kingsport Police Department and gave
them to Chief Bellamy. He also commented on an article in the paper regarding AEP increasing the
rates for electricity.
VII. APPOINTMENTS
1. Consideration of Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (AF-217-
2025) ( Mayor Montgomery)
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
Motion made by Alderman Phillips, Seconded by Vice Mayor Duncan.
APPOINT BRYANT RUTLEDGE TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE TO FULFILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND
EXPIRING ON OCTOBER 31, 2026
Passed: All present voting " aye."
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. July 14, 2025 - Work Session
2. July 15, 2025 - Business Meeting
IX. BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FIRST READING AND/ OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY25 ( AF- 222-
2025) ( Chris McCartt)
Motion made by Alderman George, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
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."
2. Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY26 ( AF- 223-
2025) ( Chris McCartt)
Motion made by Alderman Phillips, Seconded by Alderman George..
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS FUND BUDGETS FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE
30, 2026; 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 Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY2025 ( AF- 176-
2025) ( Chris McCartt)
Motion made by Alderman George, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
ORDINANCE NO. 7217 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS FUND BUDGETS FOR THE
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025; AND, TO FIX THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
Passed on second reading with a roll call vote: Alderman Baker, Alderman Cooper, Vice Mayor
Duncan, Alderman George, Alderman Mayes, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Montgomery
2. 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)
Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman George.
ORDINANCE NO. 7218 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 P1, 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 on second reading with a roll call vote: Alderman Baker, Alderman Cooper, Vice Mayor
Duncan, Alderman George, Alderman Mayes, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Montgomery
3. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning Text as it Pertains to the Membership
of the Board of Zoning Appeals ( AF- 180- 2025) ( Ken Weems)
Motion made by Alderman George, Seconded by Alderman Phillips.
ORDINANCE NO. 7219 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 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 to Amend Professional Service Agreement with CDM Smith
Agreement for Forcemain Surge Analysis ( AF- 213- 2025) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman Mayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 026 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH CDM SMITH, INC., TO PERFORM
FORCEMAIN SURGE ANALYSIS FOR COOKS VALLEY SEWER LIFT STATION; 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."
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hail, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
2. Consideration of a Resolution to Purchase One ( 1) 2023 AutoCar ACX64 with New Way
Body Utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement ( AF- 214- 2025) ( Ryan
McReynolds)
Motion made by Alderman George, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 027 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A PURCHASE ORDER TO MUNCIPAL EQUIPMENT, INC. UTILIZING
SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT NO. 110223- NWY FOR ONE
2023 AUTOCAR ACX64 WITH NEW WAY BODY FOR USE BY PUBLIC WORKS
Passed: All present voting " aye."
3. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute All Documents
Necessary to Accept Federal and State Planning Funds from TDOT on Behalf of the
Kingsport MTPO ( AF- 208- 2025) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Alderman Baker, Seconded by Alderman Phillips.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 028 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH
THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE KINGSPORT
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THIS RESOLUTION
Passed: All present voting " aye."
4. Consideration of a Resolution to Award Bid to Thomas Construction Company Inc. for
2025 Area 17 Contracted Concrete Phase 4 ( AF- 192- 2025) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman George.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 029 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR CONTRACTED
PAVING AREA 17 PHASE 4 FAIRACRES COMMUNITY PROJECT TO THOMAS
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT FOR THE SAME AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO
EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT
Passed: All present voting " aye."
5. Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into an Agreement with Tennessee Department of
Transportation for Resurfacing of Meadowview Parkway Project Pin 129800. 01 and
Authorizing the Mayor to Sign All Applicable Documents ( AF- 209- 2025) ( Ryan
McReynolds)
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hail, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
Motion made by Alderman Baker, Seconded by Alderman Phillips.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 030 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE RESURFACING OF
MEADOWVIEW PARKWAY 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."
6. Consideration of a Resolution for Amendment Number 1 to Tennessee Department of
Transportation Agreement for Resurfacing of Various Roads Project Pin 136057. 00 and
Authorizing the Mayor to Sign all Applicable Documents ( AF- 189- 2025) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Alderman Mayes, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 031 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
RESURFACING OF VARIOUS ROADS; 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."
7. Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize a 3- Year Renewal of the Urban SDK Platform
AF- 207- 2025) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman Mayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 032 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH URBAN
SDK, INC. FOR A TRAFFIC ANALYTICS SOFTWARE PLATFORM; AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
AND PROPER TO EFFECUTATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT
Passed: All present voting " aye."
8. Consideration of a Resolution to Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the
Bays Mountain Park Resident Caretaker ( AF- 212- 2025) ( Michael T. Borders)
Motion made by Alderman George, Seconded by Alderman Phillips.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 033 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BAYS MOUNTAIN
CARETAKER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENT WITH THE
CARETAKER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ALL
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF
THE AGREEMENT
Passed: All present voting " aye."
9. Consideration of a Resolution to Award the Bid for Repairs and Renovations for the
Kingsport Public Library to BurWil Construction, Inc. ( AF- 218- 2025) ( Michael T. Borders)
Motion made by Alderman Baker, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 034 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR KINGSPORT
PUBLIC LIBRARY REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT TO BURWIL CONSTRUCTION,
INC., AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE
PURPOSE OF THIS RESOLUTION
Passed: All present voting " aye."
10. Consideration of a Resolution to Award the Bid for the Purchase of Rock Salt for FY26
AF- 219- 2025) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman George.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 035 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR THE PURCHASE
OF ROCK SALT TO COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA, INC. AND ALTERNATIVELY
PURSUANT TO STATE CONTRACT NO.: 507 AS A SECONDARY SOURCE IF NEEDED,
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE
SAME
Passed: All present voting " aye."
11. Consideration of a Resolution to Apply for and Accept Funding from the Tennessee
Tourism Enhancement Grant ( AF- 210- 2025) ( Michael Price)
Motion made by Alderman George, Seconded by Alderman Phillips.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 036 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR AND
RECEIPT OF FUNDING FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
DEVELOPMENT TENNESSEE TOURISM ENHANCEMENT GRANT AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE
THE PURPOSE OF THIS RESOLUTION
Passed: All present voting " aye."
12. Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into a Lease with the Kingsport Theatre Guild ( AF-
211- 2025) ( Michael T. Borders)
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 5, 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- 037 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
THE KINGSPORT THEATRE GUILD, INC. FOR SPACE AT THE KINGSPORT RENAISSANCE
CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ALL
OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF
THE AGREEMENT
Passed: All present voting " aye."
XII. CONSENT AGENDA None.
XIII. COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Manager
Mr. McCartt provided details on the award Kingsport received at the TML meeting yesterday for
the Community Development Main Street rebuild project. He thanked Engineering, MPO, Public
Works and all those who have worked on the project as well as the businesses on Main Street.
2. Mayor and Board Members
Alderman Baker congratulated staff for the Main Street Project. He also commented on all the
many employees who worked at Funfest. Lastly, he remarked on transparency and citizen trust.
Alderman Phillips pointed out the first day of school was Monday and to keep an eye out for
children. He also announced the groundbreaking of the new IMAX theater is scheduled for later
this month. Finally, Mr. Phillips commended public works and city staff for their response to the
flash flood last week. Alderman Mayes also echoed comments regarding the flood and Funfest.
He mentioned Sullivan County health department trained over 500 people in CPR during
Funfest. Alderman Cooper also talked about Funfest and city employees. She mentioned many
activities going on downtown and encouraged citizens to visit the DKA website. She also talked
about school resuming and DB football season tickets will be open to the public on Friday.
Alderman George echoed all the previous comments regarding the flood, Funfest and school.
She thanked Assistant City Manager Borders for his presentation about the library at the work
session. Alderman George pointed out all hotel rooms were occupied during the baseball event
at Bristol Motor Speedway over the past weekend. Vice Mayor Duncan stated this Saturday is
Tomato Fest at the Farmers Market. He also commented on the TML conference, congratulated
the Mayor and wished Deputy City Manager McReynolds a happy birthday. He thanked citizens
in attendance and asked the City Manager to talk about the new tool on the City's website to
view active projects. The Mayor stated the city is blessed with the leaders in the school system.
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
XIV. ADJOURN
Seeing no other business for consideration, Mayor Montgomery adjourned the meeting at 7: 55 p. m.
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Agenda
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, August 05, 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. Pastor Jason Mullins, Pactolus & St. Mark United Methodist Churches
IV. ROLL CALL
V. RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
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 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (AF-217-2025)
(Mayor Montgomery)
VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. July 14, 2025 - Work Session
2. July 15, 2025 - Business Meeting
IX. BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FIRST READING AND/ OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY25 (AF-222-2025)
(Chris McCartt)
2. Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY26 (AF-223-2025)
(Chris McCartt)
X. BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FINAL ADOPTION
1. Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY2025 (AF-176-2025)
(Chris McCartt)
2. 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)
3. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning Text as it Pertains to the Membership of the
Board of Zoning Appeals (AF-180-2025) (Ken Weems)
XI. OTHER BUSINESS
1. Consideration of a Resolution to Amend Professional Service Agreement with CDM Smith
Agreement for Forcemain Surge Analysis (AF-213-2025) (Ryan McReynolds)
2. Consideration of a Resolution to Purchase One (1) 2023 AutoCar ACX64 with New Way Body
Utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (AF-214-2025) (Ryan McReynolds)
3. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute All Documents Necessary to
Accept Federal and State Planning Funds from TDOT on Behalf of the Kingsport MTPO (AF-
208-2025) (Ryan McReynolds)
4. Consideration of a Resolution to Award Bid to Thomas Construction Company Inc. for 2025
Area 17 Contracted Concrete Phase 4 (AF-192-2025) (Ryan McReynolds)
5. Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into an Agreement with Tennessee Department of
Transportation for Resurfacing of Meadowview Parkway Project Pin 129800.01 and
Authorizing the Mayor to Sign All Applicable Documents (AF-209-2025) (Ryan McReynolds)
6. Consideration of a Resolution for Amendment Number 1 to Tennessee Department of
Transportation Agreement for Resurfacing of Various Roads Project Pin 136057.00 and
Authorizing the Mayor to Sign all Applicable Documents (AF-189-2025) (Ryan McReynolds)
7. Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize a 3-Year Renewal of the Urban SDK Platform (AF-
207-2025) (Ryan McReynolds)
8. Consideration of a Resolution to Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bays
Mountain Park Resident Caretaker (AF-212-2025) (Michael T. Borders)
9. Consideration of a Resolution to Award the Bid for Repairs and Renovations for the Kingsport
Public Library to BurWil Construction, Inc. (AF-218-2025) (Michael T. Borders)
10. Consideration of a Resolution to Award the Bid for the Purchase of Rock Salt for FY26 (AF-
219-2025) (Ryan McReynolds)
11. Consideration of a Resolution to Apply for and Accept Funding from the Tennessee Tourism
Enhancement Grant (AF-210-2025) (Michael Price)
12. Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into a Lease with the Kingsport Theatre Guild (AF-211-
2025) (Michael T. Borders)
XII. CONSENT AGENDA
XIII. COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Manager
2. Mayor and Board Members
XIV. ADJOURN
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