BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

KNGSPORT TE OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION MINUTES Monday, August 19, 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 I. CALL TO ORDER 4: 30 pm by Mayor Shull. II. ROLL CALL by City Recorder/Treasurer Lisa Winkle. Absent: Alderman James Phillips. III. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Legislative Update - Ryan McReynolds • The Deputy City Manager gave a presentation on this item, discussing the process the city follows and the efforts being made. He highlighted the current issues and the bills that were passed in the last session. Mr. McReynolds also listed the successes from 2024, including the dental school appropriation, programmatic grants and the communication with our local representatives. There was some discussion throughout the presentation. IV. REVIEW OF BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA City staff gave a summary for each item on the August 20, 2024 proposed agenda. The following items were discussed at greater length or received specific questions of concerns. XI. 4 Consideration of a Resolution to Award the Bid to Construction Partners, LLC for the Water and Sewer Warehouse Renovations ( AF-240- 2024) Mr. McReynolds presented this item and answered questions from the board. He provided details on the history of this project and how it' s moving forward. Page 1 of 2  BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION MINUTES Monday, August 19, 2024 at 4: 30 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom XI. 7 Consideration of a Resolution to Approve a Sublease Between the Kingsport Economic Development Board and the City of Kingsport for Space at the Fort Henry Mall ( AF- 245- 2024) Assistant City Manager Michael Borders gave information on this item and the specifics of this agreement. XI. 12 Consideration of a Resolution to Award the Construction Contract to Preston Construction Co. for the Justice Center New Expansion and Renovation Project( AF- 235- 2024) Deputy City Manager McReynolds gave an updated presentation on this project and described the improvements that will be made to the building. He discussed the total budget and the timeframe for the construction. Michael Borders talked about the recent 2. 9 million dollar LPRF Grant the city successfully received. He provided details on the match and what the monies will be used for at Bays Mountain, noting it will touch five different projects. Mayor Shull noted this was his last work session and thanked the city staff for being professional, courteous and competent when he has had to call on them. He said he appreciated being made to feel like part of the team. V. ITEMS OF INTEREST 1. Projects Status Report VI. ADJOURN Seeing no other business for consideration, Mayor Shull adjourned the meeting at 5: 23 p. m. TEA/ ANGE Mfg w * c)(J- t- PAUL W. MONTGOMERY Deputy City ' e` a. r" PT4 Mayor ti 4fODEN- • Page 2 of 2