BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

KNGSPORT TENNESS BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION MINUTES Monday, May 20, 2024 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 Assistant City Manager Jessica Harmon reviewed the monthly building and code enforcement cases, noting this information will be accumulated now on a monthly basis to track activity. 1. FY25 Budget Presentation Follow- up The City Manager asked the board if they had any questions regarding the budget presentations last week. There was some discussion from Alderman Duncan and Alderman Cooper on the Rainy Day fund as well as state funding. Vice- Mayor George stated her main concern was losing candidates for the job force in the region because we have lower pay. Mr. McCartt said other cities were in the same boat and this issue will be on the forefront in next year' s budget. The vice- mayor also commented on the money the city pays to non- profit organizations. Mayor Shull asked several questions that were answered or clarified by staff. IV. REVIEW OF BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA City staff gave a summary for each item on the May 21, 2024 proposed agenda. The following items were discussed at greater length or received specific questions of concerns. Page 1 of 2  BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION MINUTES Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4: 30 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom IX. 1 Public Hearing and Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend City Code as it Pertains to Public Art and Murals ( AF- 135- 2024) Planning Manager Ken Weems provided details on this item which includes the added definition of public art to make it clear which also allowed amendments to be made to the public art policy. He also provided further details on changes regarding murals and answered questions from the board. Some discussion ensued. Alderman Cooper asked if the Christmas schedule for downtown events had been set yet in regard to the improvements to Main Street. Assistant Public Works Director Michael Thompson provided information. Alderman Phillips stated at 1: 30 pm tomorrow there will be an event to recognize Jay Church at the Carousel and encouraged citizens to attend. V. ITEMS OF INTEREST 1. Projects Status Report VI. ADJOURN Seeing no other matters presented for discussion, Mayor Shull adjourned the meeting at 5: 14 pm. i,... co' ) lackmda k,44 _,,, ANGEL MAR- HA; 4;- iri PATRICK W. SHULL Deputy City Re or4O L4 * 19I. ' Mayor Page 2 of 2