BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

demiglftimik KtNGS PORT TENNEEE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION MINUTES Monday, May 05, 2025 at 4: 30 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: 30 pm by Mayor Montgomery. II. ROLL CALL by City Recorder Travis Bishop. III. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Sullivan County Property Appraisal - Donna Whitaker Ms. Whitaker was unable to attend and will attempt to reschedule. 2. Kingsport City Schools Capital and MOE - Dr. Hampton Dr. Hampton presented this item, highlighting many current academic achievements and opportunities for the school system. He also listed the projects completed over the past three years at several facilities as well as upcoming potential projects. Dr. Hampton discussed salary rankings for educators and mentioned the county tax decision in 2023 cost the schools 3. 8 million dollars and severely impacted the schools budget and their ability to pay teachers. He provided a trend for the budget over the previous ten years. There was some discussion throughout the presentation as Dr. Hampton answered questions from the board. IV. REVIEW OF BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA City staff gave a summary for each item on the May 6, 2025 proposed agenda. No items were discussed at greater length or received specific questions or concerns. Page 1 of 2  BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION MINUTES Monday, May 5, 2025, at 4: 30 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom V. ITEMS OF INTEREST 1. Sales Tax Report 2. Projects Status Report VI. ADJOURN Seeing no other business for consideration, Mayor Montgomery adjourned the meeting at 5: 29 p. m. 1- GSPORT 11, A?1,4 ANGE n CY MARI'. A t# SU) LW 4CL A PAUL W. MONTGOMERY Deputy City Rec.- • e"75 •• .' •••• * Mayor EL Ci' C` L Page 2 of 2