BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING
Regular MeetingKingsport, TN · December 16, 2025
Agenda
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, December 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
III. INVOCATION
1. Pastor Jeremy Damesworth, Christian Life Center
IV. ROLL CALL
V. RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Christmas in Kingsport - Alderman Cooper & Alderman Phillips
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 of Municipal Judge for the City of Kingsport (AF-334-2025)
(Mayor Montgomery)
2. Consideration of Appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals (AF-335-2025) (Mayor
Montgomery)
VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. December 1, 2025 - Work Session
2. December 2, 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. Hold a Public Hearing and Conduct the Annual Plan of Services Update for the Fieldcrest and
Cherry Knoll Annexations (AF-339-2025) (Ken Weems)
2. Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY26 (AF-343-2025)
(Chris McCartt)
3. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend the FY 2026 General Purpose School Fund Budget
and the General Project Fund Budget (AF-333-2025) (David Frye)
X. BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FINAL ADOPTION
1. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning of Tax Map 032, a Portion of Parcel 112.20,
Located Along E. Stone Drive from the A-1, Agricultural District to B-3, Highway-Oriented
Business District (AF-327-2025) (Jessica McMurray)
XI. OTHER BUSINESS
1. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing Kingsport City Schools to Change Phone Providers
to United Data Technologies (UDT) and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign All Necessary
Documents (AF-330-2025) (David Frye)
2. Consideration of a Resolution for Amendment Number 1 with the Tennessee Department of
Transportation for North Eastman Road and Clinchfield Street Project Pin 132587.00 and
Authorizing the Mayor to Sign All Applicable Documents (AF-271-2025) (Ryan McReynolds)
3. Consideration of a Resolution Requesting a Private Act from the Tennessee General
Assembly Amending Various Sections of the City Charter (AF-340-2025) (Bart Rowlett)
4. Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into an Agreement for the Lease and Transfer of
Properties in the Academic Village with the Tennessee Board of Regents(AF-290-2025) (Chris
McCartt)
5. Consideration of a Resolution to Create a MeadowView Task Force and Approve Task Force
Appointments (AF-292-2025) (Michael T. Borders)
XII. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered in the ordinary course of business by
the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and will be enacted on by one motion by a roll call
vote. However, if discussion of an item is desired by any member of the board, the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
1. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor's Signature on the Certification by State
or Local Official of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan (AF-332-2025) (Michael
Price)
2. Consideration of a Resolution to Apply for and Receive the Tennessee Arts Commission
Partnership Grant for FY27 (AF-341-2025) (Michael T. Borders)
3. Consideration of a Resolution to Apply for and Receive the Tennessee Arts Commission
Education Community Learning Grant for FY27 (AF-342-2025) (Michael T. Borders)
4. Consideration of a Resolution to Submit a Letter of Support and Commitment to the Office of
Outdoor Recreation for a Crosswalk at Warriors’ Path State Park and Authorizing the Mayor
to Sign All Applicable Documents Associated with this Project (AF-344-2025) (Ryan
McReynolds)
5. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Renewal of Property Insurance for City Owned
Buildings to Travelers Indemnity Company (AF-337-2025) (Bart Rowlett)
XIII. COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Manager
2. Mayor and Board Members
XIV. ADJOURN
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