BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

KNGSPORT TENNESSEE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION MINUTES Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4: 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 I. CALL TO ORDER 4: 00 pm by Mayor Montgomery. II. ROLL CALL by City Recorder/ Treasurer Lisa Winkle. III. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. FY2024 Audit Report- Lisa Winkle Ms. Winkle gave a presentation on this item, providing highlights and details throughout the report. David Elkins with Brown Edwards provided further information on the auditors' contribution to the report, including the final opinion issued. There was some discussion throughout. 2. Library Update- Michael Borders Mr. Borders gave an overview of the library renovation project. He discussed the history of the building and the needs that arose over time, the approved funding and the construction to date and the future timeline. He also discussed the potential for utilizing Glen Bruce Park in conjunction with the library to create a unique destination. There was considerable discussion. 3. Boards/ Commissions Proposal - Jessica Harmon Ms. Harmon gave a presentation on this item. She stated that 24 out of 29 city boards and commissions have members that are appointed to the BMA. These appointments are spread out throughout the year. She then provided details on a proposed process to realign the terms to fill the vacancies twice a year. Discussion ensued. Page 1 of 2  BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION MINUTES Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 4: 00 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom IV. REVIEW OF BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA City staff gave a summary for each item on the January 21, 2025 proposed agenda. No items were discussed at greater length or received specific questions of concerns. The board did request for staff to address construction and demolition of the landfill for the benefit of the public. V. ITEMS OF INTEREST 1. Sales Tax Report 2. Project Status Report Have staff address construction and demolition of landfill for the public. VI. ADJOURN Seeing no other business for consideration, Mayor Montgomery adjourned the meeting at 6: 09 p. m. guQ0, 1, ( 14 ANGE , 4 A Deputy City Re k... 61:14" 4; PAUL W. MONTG Mayor ERY E. bi(OV Page 2 of 2