BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION
Regular MeetingKingsport, TN · December 18, 2023
Minutes
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION MINUTES
Monday, December 18, 2023 at 4: 30 PM
City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Montgomery - Watterson Boardroom
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Mayor Patrick W. Shull, Presiding
Vice Mayor Colette George Alderman Paul W. Montgomery
Alderman Betsy Cooper Alderman Tommy Olterman
Alderman Darrell Duncan Alderman James Phillips
I. CALL TO ORDER 4: 30 pm by Mayor Shull.
II. ROLL CALL by City Recorder/ Treasurer Lisa Winkle.
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. KOSBE Update- Aundrea Salyer
Aundrea Salyer gave a presentation on this item highlighting a new initiative to benefit local
businesses called KOSBE Bucks e- Gift Card. The program is a digital discount card, noting
there are 20 merchants that have signed up so far with more being added. She pointed out it
also provides analytics to show where the dollars are being spent and also sends a reminder to
the card holder there is still a balance that can be used.
2. Cement Hill - Kitty Frazier
Kitty Frazier gave a presentation on this item, providing the history of this property as well as
discussing the Preliminary Design for the Master Plan. She noted certain site limitations, pointing
out this is a brownfield area. Ms. Frazier displayed conceptual pictures noting many are tied to
the railroad. Lastly, she talked about the path forward which included a possible recurring grant
as well as other funding sources. Some discussion followed.
IV. REVIEW OF BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
City staff gave a summary for each item on the December 19, 2023 proposed agenda. The
following items were discussed at greater length or received specific questions of concerns.
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION MINUTES
Monday, December 18, 2023 at 4: 30 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
XI. 1 Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into an Agreement with CDM Smith Inc. for
Phase One of the Stormwater Master Plan (AF- 333- 2023) Deputy City Manager Ryan McReynolds
discussed the Stormwater Master Plan, noting the consultant was utilized to ensure continuity and
ensure continued compliance.
XI. 4 Consideration of a Resolution Awarding Bid for Construction of Wastewater
Treatment Plant ( WWTP) Motor Control Center Six ( MCC6) Replacement to Morgan
Contracting Inc. and Authorize Mayor to Sign All Applicable Documents ( AF- 375- 2023) Mr.
McReynolds provided details on this item and Item XI. 8 regarding the same project.
XI. 5 Consideration of a Resolution to Enter an Agreement with LDA Engineering for
Engineering Design Services for the Pendragon Sanitary Lift Station Replacement Project
AF-376-2023) City Manager McCartt noted the excitement to get this project up and running, as this
was one of the oldest and largest lift stations.
XI. 8 Consideration of a Resolution to Amend CDM Smith Agreement for Wastewater
Treatment Plant Electrical Improvements — Motor Control Center ( MCC) 6 Replacement
Project ( AF- 389- 2023). See Item XI. 4.
X1. 9 Consideration of a Resolution Awarding the Proposal for Property Insurance for
City Owned Buildings to The Travelers Indemnity Company ( AF- 388- 2023) City Attorney Bart
Rowlett provided information on this item and answered questions from the board.
XI. 11 Consideration of a Resolution to Award Bid to W- L Construction & Paving, Inc. for
2024 Contracted Paving Area 17 and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign All Applicable Documents
AF-381- 2023) Deputy City Manager McReynolds stated this gives the city a head- start on the next
paving season.
XI. 12 Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into a Sponsorship Agreement with Eastman
Credit Union ( ECU) for Naming Rights for the " Bays Mountain Planetarium Sponsored by
ECU" ( AF- 328- 2023) Assistant City Manager Michael Borders stated ECU has been a long time
supporter and provided further details on the project.
Alderman James Phillips congratulated Stephen Bower for being recognized as a 40 under 40
recipient.
Mayor Shull commented that the board appreciates the city workforce and wished them a wonderful
holiday season.
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION MINUTES
Monday, December 18, 2023 at 4: 30 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
V. ITEMS OF INTEREST
1. Projects Status Report
VI. ADJOURN
Seeing no other matters presented for discussion, Mayor Shull adjourned the meeting at 5: 26 p. m.
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Agenda
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION AGENDA
Monday, December 18, 2023 at 4:30 PM
City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Montgomery - Watterson Boardroom
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Mayor Patrick W. Shull, Presiding
Vice Mayor Colette George Alderman Paul W. Montgomery
Alderman Betsy Cooper Alderman Tommy Olterman
Alderman Darrell Duncan 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
Lisa Winkle, City Recorder/Treasurer Dale Phipps, Police Chief
John Morris, Budget Director Adrienne Batara, Public Relations Director
Scott Boyd, Fire Chief Floyd Bailey, Chief Information Officer
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. KOSBE Update - Aundrea Salyer
2. Cement Hill – Kitty Frazier
IV. REVIEW OF BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
V. ITEMS OF INTEREST
1. Projects Status Report
VI. ADJOURN
Next Work Session: Jan. 16, 2024, 4pm
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