BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

KNGSPORT TENNEEE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION MINUTES Tuesday, August 05, 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 Travis Bishop. III. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Library Update - Michael Borders Assistant City Manager Borders gave a presentation on this item, highlighting the renovation project and the history of how this project has evolved since the recommendation in 2009. He also provided details on patron activity since the recent relocation to the mall. In conclusion, he talked about what the renovation will accomplish and provided a timeline for construction with staff recommending awarding the bid to BurWil Construction. Interim Library Manager Stephanie Griffith provided some further details. Some discussion followed. 2. Projects Status Report The City Manager talked about the new program that can be found on the City' s website that tracks projects by location across the city with details specific to that project. IV. REVIEW OF BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA City staff gave a summary for each item on the August 5, 2025 proposed agenda. The following items were discussed at greater length or received specific questions or concerns. Page 1 of 2  BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION MINUTES Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 4: 30 PM Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom X. 2. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning of Tax Map 046B, Parcel 013.00 and a Portion of Parcel 012. 00 Located along Tyson Lane from the R- 1 B, Residential District to P1, Professional Offices District (AF- 177- 2025) Planning Manager Ken Weems provided details on this item and outlining what goes into every rezoning case that comes before the board. He also discussed the responsibility of the Planning Commission and the BMA. He provided further information on the standards of review and the process for approval. There was considerable discussion throughout the presentation as he answered questions from the board. V. ITEMS OF INTEREST 1. Sales Tax Report VI. ADJOURN Seeing no other , . - for consideration, Mayor Montgomery adjourned the meeting at 5: 13 p. m. dif 1. At a,..A. •Vg. AN E SI•W PAUL W. MONTGOME Deputy City R-_: rdt{ Mayor Page 2 of 2