BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION
Regular MeetingKingsport, TN · November 3, 2025
Minutes
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION MINUTES
Monday, November 03, 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.
Ilh DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Joint Session with Board of Education - Lynn Garden School Update
Mr. McCartt opened the meeting and welcomed the BOE members present: Michelle Woods,
Todd Golden, Dr. Phillip Marshall and Brandon Fletcher. Brian Alderson from Thompson and
Litton was present. answering questions and providing details throughout the presentation.
Superintendent Dr. Chris Hampton gave a summary of the past year and the actions that have
been taken thus far regarding this project. Dr. Andy True then gave a presentation noting the
strategic purpose that has gone into all the decision- making. He talked about the outcomes of
the facility plans in 2016 and most recently 2023. Dr. True provided information on the guiding
objectives of the design process noting the goal to make this facility a community hub. Mr.
Alderson provided further details regarding the site plan options. There was considerable
discussion throughout the presentation as Dr. True answered questions.
At 5: 45 pm there was a five- minute recess.
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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION MINUTES
Monday, November 3, 2025, at 4: 30 PM
Kingsport City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom
IV. REVIEW OF BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
City staff gave a summary for each item on the November 4, 2025 proposed agenda. No items were
discussed at greater length or received specific questions or concerns.
V. ITEMS OF INTEREST
1. Projects Status Report
Mr. McCartt pointed out the board was provided with an updated status report on the strategic plan.
Alderman Phillips recognized Jerry Smith for repairing the Christmas decorations that were damaged
and asked the board to thank him.
VI. ADJOURN
Seeing no other b. .' 6.,. . jof.:> sideration, Mayor Montgomery adjourned the meeting at 5: 57 p. m.
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Agenda
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION AGENDA
Monday, November 03, 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
Leadership Team
Chris McCartt, City Manager Ryan McReynolds, Deputy City Manager
Michael Borders, Assistant City Manager Jessica Harmon, Assistant City Manager
Bart Rowlett, City Attorney Tyra Copas, Human Resources Director
Travis Bishop, City Recorder Jason Bellamy, Police Chief
John Morris, Budget Director Adrienne Batara, Public Relations Director
Jerry DeBerry, Fire Chief Floyd Bailey, Chief Information Officer
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Joint Session with Board of Education - Lynn Garden School Update
IV. REVIEW OF BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
V. ITEMS OF INTEREST
1. Projects Status Report
VI. ADJOURN
Next Work Session: November 17, 2025, 4:30 PM
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