BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING
Regular MeetingKingsport, TN · September 16, 2025
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OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 16, 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 New Vision Youth.
III. INVOCATION led by Corporal Brandon Arnold.
IV. RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Miss Kingsport Abby Utterback and Miss Sullivan County Eliza Faith Sanders ( Vice
Mayor Duncan)
2. Ken Maness ( Mayor Montgomery)
3. Keep Kingsport Beautiful Beautification Awards ( Sharon Hayes)
4. Swiftwater Rescue Higgins and Langley Award ( Mayor Montgomery)
V. ROLL CALL by City Recorder Travis Bishop.
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 commented on AEP.
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hail, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
VII. APPOINTMENTS
1. Consideration of Appointment to the Beverage Board ( AF- 244- 2025) ( Mayor Montgomery)
Motion made by Alderman Phillips, Seconded by Alderman George.
APPOINT SHELTON CLARK TO FULFILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF STEVE LAHAIR
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND EXPIRING OCTOBER 31, 2025 FOLLOWED BY A FULL
THREE YEAR TERM EXPIRING ON OCTOBER 31, 2028
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 Cooper.
Passed: All present voting " aye."
1. August 18, 2025 - Work Session
2. August 19, 2025 - Business Meeting
IX. BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FIRST READING AND/ OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Conduct Public Hearings and Consideration of a Resolution to Annex and Adopt a Plan
of Services for the Bancroft Chapel Annexation; Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend
Zoning ( AF- 262- 2025) ( Ken Weems)
PUBLIC HEARING: None
Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman George.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 071 A RESOLUTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY UPON
WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE OWNERS, ADJOINING THE PRESENT CORPORATE
BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF KINGSPORT, EMBRACING THAT CERTAIN PART OF THE
10th CIVIL DISTRICT OF SULLIVAN COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND KNOWN AS THE
BANCROFT CHAPEL ANNEXATION, AS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED; TO INCORPORATE
THE SAME WITHIN THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF KINGSPORT,
TENNESSEE; AND TO FIX THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS RESOLUTION
Passed: All present voting " aye."
Motion made by Alderman Phillips, Seconded by Vice Mayor Duncan.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 072 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PLAN OF SERVICES FOR THE
BANCROFT CHAPEL ANNEXATION OF THE CITY OF KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE
Passed: All present voting " aye."
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
Motion made by Alderman Georges, Seconded by Alderman Phillips.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 048 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A DEVELOPER AGREEMENT
WITH MICHAEL BARE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE
BANCROFT CHAPEL ROAD DEVELOPMENT 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."
Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman George.
AN ORDINANCE TO FURTHER AMEND THE ZONING CODE, TEXT AND MAP, TO REZONE
PROPERTY LOCATED BANCROFT CHAPEL ROAD FROM COUNTY R- 1, LOW
DENSITY/ SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, TO R- 1C, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT IN
THE 10TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF SULLIVAN COUNTY; TO FIX A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION
OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO FIX THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE
Passed: All present voting " aye."
2. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend the FY 2026 School General Purpose Fund
Budget ( AF- 265- 2025) ( David Frye)
Motion made by Alderman Phillips, Seconded by Vice Mayor Duncan.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026; 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 FY26 ( AF- 261-
2025) ( John Morris)
Motion made by Alderman George, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 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 an Ordinance to Amend Zoning of Tax Map 105, Parcel 02. 04 and Parcel
02.20 Located along Blakley Drive from the R- 1 B, Residential District to A- 1, Agricultural
District (AF- 227- 2025) ( Jessica McMurray)
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman Phillips.
ORDINANCE NO. 7222 AN ORDINANCE TO FURTHER AMEND THE ZONING CODE, TEXT
AND MAP, TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG BLAKLEY DRIVE FROM THE R- 1 B,
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO A- 1, AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT IN THE 13TH 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 Cooper, Vice Mayor Duncan, Alderman
George, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Montgomery
2.
Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning Chapter 114 by Adding Religious Assembly
as a Principal Use in the M- 1, M- 1R, and MX Zoning Districts ( AF- 231- 2025) ( Ken Weems)
Motion made by Alderman George, Seconded by Vice Mayor Duncan.
ORDINANCE NO. 7223 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 114- 197( b) 3, SECTION 114-
197( c), and SECTION 114- 353( 4) OF CHAPTER 114 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY
OF KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE, PERTAINING TO RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY; 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 Phillips, Mayor Montgomery
3. Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY2025 ( AF- 232-
2025) ( John Morris)
Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
ORDINANCE NO. 7224 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 Cooper, Vice Mayor Duncan, Alderman
George, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Montgomery
4. Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for the General Projects Special
Revenue Fund in FY2026 ( AF- 233- 2025) ( John Morris)
Motion made by Alderman Phillips, Seconded by Alderman George.
ORDINANCE NO. 7225 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE GENERAL PROJECTSSPECIAL
REVENUE FUND BUDGET FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026; 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 Phillips, Mayor Montgomery
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
5.
Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend the FY 2026 School Special Projects Fund
Budget to Receive Donation ( AF- 230- 2025) ( David Frye)
Motion made by Alderman Phillips, Seconded by Vice Mayor Duncan.
ORDINANCE NO. 7226 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FY 2026 SCHOOL SPECIAL
PROJECTS FUND BUDGET; 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 Phillips, Mayor Montgomery
6. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend the FY 2026 School General Purpose Fund and
General Projects Funds Budgets to Fund the Washington Elementary School HVAC
Replacement ( AF- 229- 2025) ( David Frye)
Motion made by Alderman Phillips, Seconded by Vice Mayor Duncan.
ORDINANCE NO. 7227 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL
FUND BUDGET AND THE GENERAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2026; 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 Phillips, Mayor Montgomery
Xl. OTHER BUSINESS
1.
Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into an Agreement with TDOT for a Direct
Appropriation of Funds for the Pedestrian Bridge Project ( AF- 221- 2025) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Alderman George, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 050 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A DIRECT APPROPRIATION
TOWARDS CONSTRUCTION OF A DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE 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."
2.
Consideration of a Purchase with Cline Holder Electrical Supply for High Mast Lighting
Fixtures at the Interchange of 126 and West Stone Drive ( AF- 248- 2025) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 051 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR HIGH MAST
LIGHTING FIXTURES TO CLINE HOLDER ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR SAME
Passed: All present voting " aye."
3. Consideration of a Resolution Amending the Contract with the Tennessee Department of
Transportation ( TDOT) for Maintenance Activities Performed on Designated State
Highways ( AF- 258- 2025) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Alderman George, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 052 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES ON
DESIGNATED STATE HIGHWAYS; 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."
4.
Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the Mayor to Apply for a Clean Water State
Revolving Loan from the State of Tennessee for the Pendragon Sewer Lift Station
Replacement( AF- 243- 2025) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Alderman George, Seconded by Vice Mayor Duncan.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 053 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
LETTER OF CONSENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO APPLY
FOR A CLEAN WATER REVOLVING LOAN FROM THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR THE
PENDRAGON SEWER LIFT STATION REPLACEMENT
Passed: All present voting " aye."
5.
Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into an Agreement with Coca- Cola Bottling Company
for Pouring Rights at Brickyard Park and Domtar Park ( AF- 206- 2025) ( Michael Borders)
Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman George.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 054 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
COCACOLA BOTTLING COMPANY FOR POURING RIGHTS AT BRICKYARD PARK AND
DOMTAR PARK AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR
THE SAME AND ALL OTHER 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, September 16, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
6. Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the Reimbursement of Materials Agreement
Funds to Integrity Building Group, LLC, Related to the Fieldcrest Phase 1 Development
AF- 251- 2025) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Alderman Phillips, Seconded by Vice Mayor Duncan.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 055 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT OF
MATERIALS AGREEMENT FUNDS TO INTEGRITY BUILDING GROUP, LLC RELATED TO
THE FIELDCREST PHASE 1 DEVELOPMENT
Passed: All present voting " aye."
7.
Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the Mayor to Sign All Documents Necessary
to Enter into a Materials Agreement with Integrity Building Group, LLC Related to the
Fieldcrest Phase 2 Development ( AF- 254- 2025) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Alderman George, Seconded by Alderman Phillips.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 056 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO
A MATERIALS AGREEMENT WITH INTEGRITY BUILDING GROUP, LLC RELATED TO THE
FIELDCREST PHASE 2 DEVELOPMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THE
AGREEMENT
Passed: All present voting " aye."
8. Consideration of a Resolution to Award the Bid to S. B. White Inc., for the
Company,
Washington Elementary HVAC Replacement Project and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign
all Applicable Documents ( AF- 252- 2025) ( David Frye)
Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman George.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 057 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR THE
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HVAC REPLACEMENT TO S. B. WHITE COMPANY,
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."
9. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of Aspen Software from Follett
Software for Kingsport City Schools Utilizing State Contract NC61797 and Authorizing
the Mayor to Sign All Documents ( AF- 259- 2025) ( David Frye)
Motion made by Alderman Phillips, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hail, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 058 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF THE
ASPEN STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM FROM FOLLETT SOFTWARE, LLC, UTILIZING
THE STATE OF TN CONTRACT# NC 61797 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE
TASK ORDER AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE
PURPOSE OF THIS RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE SAME
Passed: All present voting " aye."
10. Consideration of a Resolution to Utilize City of Oak Ridge Contract FY2025- 003 for Emergency
Fire Vehicle Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance ( AF- 255- 2025) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 059 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
EMERGENCY FIRE VEHICLE INSPECTION, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE TO SIDDONS
MARTIN EMERGENCY GROUP, LLC UTILIZING THE CITY OF OAK RIDGE CONTRACT
FY2025- 003; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE
ORDER FOR THE SAME
Passed: All present voting " aye."
11. Consideration of a Resolution to Utilize Omnia Partners Contract# 16154 for Maintenance,
Repair and Operation Supplies ( AF- 256- 2025) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Alderman George, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 060 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE PURCHASE ORDERS WITH HD SUPPLY FACILITIES MAINTENANCE, LTD ( d/ b/ a
USABLUEBOOK) FOR VARIOUS MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND OPERATION SUPPLIES
AND EQUIPMENT UTILIZING OMNIA PARTNERS CONTRACT# 16154
Passed: All present voting " aye."
12. Consideration of a Resolution to Accept Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Department of
Homeland Security State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program ( SLCGP) Funds ( AF-
266- 2025) ( Cody Musser)
Motion made by Alderman Phillips, Seconded by Vice Mayor Duncan.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 061 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE A
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY STATE AND LOCAL CYBERSECURITY GRANT
Passed: All present voting " aye."
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
13. Consideration of a Purchase with Workspace Interiors for Furnishings as Part of the
Justice Center Addition and Renovation Project ( AF- 220- 2025) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Alderman George, Seconded by Vice Mayor Duncan.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 062 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A PURCHASE ORDER TO WORKSPACE INTERIORS UTILIZING SOURCEWELL
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT NO. 091423 FOR FURNISHINGS AS PART OF
THE JUSTICE CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT
Passed: All present voting " aye."
14. Consideration of a Purchase with Patterson Pope, Inc. for Storage Systems as Part of the
Justice Center Addition and Renovation Project ( AF- 234- 2025) ( Ryan McReynolds)
Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman George.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 063 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A PURCHASE ORDER TO PATTERSON POPE, INC. UTILIZING SOURCEWELL
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT NO. 110923- SPC FOR STORAGE SYSTEMS
AS PART OF THE JUSTICE CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT
Passed: All present voting " aye."
XII. CONSENT AGENDA ( These items are considered under one motion.)
Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan, Seconded by Alderman Cooper.
Passed as presented with a roll call vote: Alderman Cooper, Vice Mayor Duncan, Alderman
George, Alderman Phillips, Mayor Montgomery
1.
Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing Official Signatures for the City of Kingsport
Police Department Special Investigation Account ( AF- 239- 2025) ( Travis Bishop)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 064 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL SIGNATURES FOR
THE CITY OF KINGSPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL INVESTIGATION ACCOUNT
ON DEPOSIT WITH FIRST HORIZON BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
2.
Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the Mayor to Execute and Sign All Necessary
Documents to Enter into An Agreement with the 2nd Judicial District Drug Task Force
AF- 253- 2025) ( Chief Bellamy)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 065 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL
COOPERATION AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING THE KINGSPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT
TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT DRUG TASK FORCE, AND
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ALL OTHER
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THE
AGREEMENT
3. Consideration of Resolution Amending the Contract with the Tennessee Department of
Transportation ( TDOT) for the Main Street Redevelopment Project ( AF- 263- 2025) ( Ryan
McReynolds)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 066 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER 3 TO
AGREEMENT NUMBER 160028 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE MAIN STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO
EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT OR THIS RESOLUTION
4. Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into an Agreement with Ballad Health for a Reset
Room at Andrew Jackson Elementary School ( AF- 224- 2025) ( David Frye)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 067 A RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A DONATION AGREEMENT
WITH BALLAD HEALTH FOR A RESET ROOM AT ANDREW JACKSON ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
5. Consideration of a Resolution to Extend Current Temporary Employment Services
Agreement with AccuForce ( AF- 242- 2025) ( Tyra Copas)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 068 A RESOLUTION RENEWING THE AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES WITH ACCUFORCE AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SAME AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT
6. Consideration of a Resolution to Extend Current Temporary Employment Services
Agreement with Luttrell ( AF- 249- 2025) ( Tyra Copas)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 069 A RESOLUTION RENEWING THE AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES WITH LUTTRELL AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SAME AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT
7. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Niswonger Foundation Project On- Track
MOU and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign All Documents ( AF- 250- 2025) ( David Frye)
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 070 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE NISWONGER
FOUNDATION PROJECT ON- TRACK MOU AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE
MOU AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO EFFECTUATE THE
PURPOSE OF THE MOU
XIII. COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Manager
a. Auditor Communication with Those Charged with Governance During Planning
b. Certificate of Compliance for a Retail Food Store Zoomerz# 980 to Sell Wine
The City Manager presented these two items to be spread across the minutes. He also pointed
out the efficiencies provided by the employees on the day- to- day operations of the city. Mr.
McCartt commented on the wayfinding signs and the steps that have been taken by public works
to upkeep, update or add to them as necessary.
2. Mayor and Board Members
Alderman Cooper commented on the upcoming football game at Dobyns Bennett on Friday. She
also stated there are 18 trees left to decorate for Christmas in Kingsport. Alderman George
stated there has been a lot of work done at Bays Mountain and talked about a possible new
program for the gray and red wolves. Alderman Phillips mentioned there have been several new
businesses that have opened since the last meeting. Vice Mayor Duncan commented on the
conservation camp by Keep Kingsport Beautiful next week pointing out 750 kids have signed
up. He also congratulated Visit Kingsport on a conference at Meadowview. Mayor Montgomery
thanked the Board.
XIV. ADJOURN
Seeing no othe , a - •• • r consideration, Mayor Montgomery adjourned the meeting at 8: 17 p. m.
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Agenda
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, September 16, 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
1. New Vision Youth
III. INVOCATION
IV. RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Miss Kingsport Abby Utterback and Miss Sullivan County Eliza Faith Sanders (Vice Mayor
Duncan)
2. Ken Maness (Mayor Montgomery)
3. Keep Kingsport Beautiful Beautification Awards (Sharon Hayes)
4. Swiftwater Rescue Higgins and Langley Award (Mayor Montgomery)
V. ROLL CALL
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 Beverage Board (AF-244-2025) (Mayor Montgomery)
VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. August 18, 2025 - Work Session
2. August 19, 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 Public Hearings and Consideration of a Resolution to Annex and Adopt a Plan of
Services for the Bancroft Chapel Annexation; Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning
(AF-262-2025) (Ken Weems)
2. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend the FY 2026 School General Purpose Fund Budget
(AF-265-2025) (David Frye)
3. Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY26 (AF-261-2025)
(John Morris)
X. BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FINAL ADOPTION
1. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning of Tax Map 105, Parcel 02.04 and Parcel
02.20 Located along Blakley Drive from the R-1B, Residential District to A-1, Agricultural
District (AF-227-2025) (Jessica McMurray)
2. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning Chapter 114 by Adding Religious Assembly
as a Principal Use in the M-1, M-1R, and MX Zoning Districts (AF-231-2025) (Ken Weems)
3. Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY2025 (AF-232-2025)
(John Morris)
4. Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for the General Projects Special Revenue
Fund in FY2026 (AF-233-2025) (John Morris)
5. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend the FY 2026 School Special Projects Fund Budget to
Receive Donation (AF-230-2025) (David Frye)
6. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend the FY 2026 School General Purpose Fund and
General Projects Funds Budgets to Fund the Washington Elementary School HVAC
Replacement (AF-229-2025) (David Frye)
XI. OTHER BUSINESS
1. Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into an Agreement with TDOT for a Direct Appropriation
of Funds for the Pedestrian Bridge Project (AF-221-2025) (Ryan McReynolds)
2. Consideration of a Purchase with Cline Holder Electrical Supply for High Mast Lighting Fixtures
at the Interchange of I26 and West Stone Drive (AF-248-2025) (Ryan McReynolds)
3. Consideration of a Resolution Amending the Contract with the Tennessee Department of
Transportation (TDOT) for Maintenance Activities Performed on Designated State Highways
(AF-258-2025) (Ryan McReynolds)
4. Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the Mayor to Apply for a Clean Water State
Revolving Loan from the State of Tennessee for the Pendragon Sewer Lift Station
Replacement (AF-243-2025) (Ryan McReynolds)
5. Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into an Agreement with Coca-Cola Bottling Company for
Pouring Rights at Brickyard Park and Domtar Park (AF-206-2025) (Michael T. Borders)
6. Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the Reimbursement of Materials Agreement Funds
to Integrity Building Group, LLC, Related to the Fieldcrest Phase 1 Development (AF-251-
2025) (Ryan McReynolds)
7. Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the Mayor to Sign All Documents Necessary to Enter
into a Materials Agreement with Integrity Building Group, LLC Related to the Fieldcrest Phase
2 Development (AF-254-2025) (Ryan McReynolds)
8. Consideration of a Resolution to Award the Bid to S.B. White Company, Inc., for the Washington
Elementary HVAC Replacement Project and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign all Applicable
Documents (AF-252-2025) (David Frye)
9. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of Aspen Software from Follett Software
for Kingsport City Schools Utilizing State Contract NC61797 and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign
All Documents (AF-259-2025) (David Frye)
10. Consideration of a Resolution to Utilize City of Oak Ridge Contract FY2025-003 for
Emergency Fire Vehicle Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance (AF-255-2025) (Ryan
McReynolds)
11. Consideration of a Resolution to Utilize Omnia Partners Contract #16154 for Maintenance,
Repair and Operation Supplies (AF-256-2025) (Ryan McReynolds)
12. Consideration of a Resolution to Accept Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Department of Homeland
Security State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) Funds (AF-266-2025) (Cody
Musser)
13. Consideration of a Purchase with Workspace Interiors for Furnishings as Part of the Justice
Center Addition and Renovation Project (AF-220-2025) (Ryan McReynolds)
14. Consideration of a Purchase with Patterson Pope, Inc. for Storage Systems as Part of the
Justice Center Addition and Renovation Project (AF-234-2025) (Ryan McReynolds)
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 Official Signatures for the City of Kingsport Police
Department Special Investigation Account (AF-239-2025) (Travis Bishop)
2. Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the Mayor to Execute and Sign All Necessary
Documents to Enter into An Agreement with the 2nd Judicial District Drug Task Force (AF-
253-2025) (Chief Bellamy)
3. Consideration of Resolution Amending the Contract with the Tennessee Department of
Transportation (TDOT) for the Main Street Redevelopment Project (AF-263-2025) (Ryan
McReynolds)
4. Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into an Agreement with Ballad Health for a Reset Room
at Andrew Jackson Elementary School (AF-224-2025) (David Frye)
5. Consideration of a Resolution to Extend Current Temporary Employment Services Agreement
with AccuForce (AF-242-2025) (Tyra Copas)
6. Consideration of a Resolution to Extend Current Temporary Employment Services Agreement
with Luttrell (AF-249-2025) (Tyra Copas)
7. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Niswonger Foundation Project On-Track MOU
and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign All Documents (AF-250-2025) (David Frye)
XIII. COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Manager
a. Auditor Communication with Those Charged with Governance During Planning
b. Certificate of Compliance for a Retail Food Store Zoomerz #980 to Sell Wine
2. Mayor and Board Members
XIV. ADJOURN
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