Bristol public meetings in 2022

City Council

City Council voted to table a proposed settlement agreement with 714 Shelby, GP, which would have paid developers $585,000 to return property ownership to the Industrial Development Board. Council also discussed a $100,000 budget increase for the Bristol Tennessee City School system's capital projects, with an amending ordinance to be drafted for January.

• Tabled Resolution 22-143 regarding settlement with 714 Shelby, GP (4-0, Vice Mayor recused)

Sewer Oversight Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the September 26, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on wastewater treatment plant capital projects and the financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved September 26, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Commission approved a special use permit for automobile sales at 1020 Broad Street with specific signage and landscaping requirements. The board also reviewed a conceptual plan for the Steele Creek Subdivision, though no formal approval was required.

• Approved Special Use Permit for automobile sales at 1020 Broad Street (Unanimous)
• Required Buffer Type B landscape buffer at 1020 Broad Street
• Limited 1020 Broad Street signage to an externally lit monument sign
• Approved November 21, 2022, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Rescheduled January meeting to January 23, 2023

MPO Executive Board

The board approved the FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program and a self-certification resolution. Members also adopted three safety performance resolutions and the annual list of priority projects. The 2023 meeting schedule was updated to a 9:00 AM start time.

• Adopted September 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Fiscal Year 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (unanimous)
• Approved self-certification resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-10 regarding safety performance measures (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-11 regarding safety performance measures (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-12 regarding safety performance measures (unanimous)
• Adopted annual list of priority projects via Resolution 22-13 (unanimous)
• Changed 2023 meeting start time to 9:00 AM and May 11 meeting to 1:30 PM

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved a rear yard setback variance for a property at 300 Bluff City Highway. It denied an administrative appeal regarding permitted uses for Dollar General in B-1A and B-1B zones and referred the review of NAICS codes to the Planning Commission.

• Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Granted variance request for 300 Bluff City Highway (Unanimous)
• Denied administrative appeal for permitted uses in B-1A & B-1B zones (3-1)
• Approved motion for Planning Commission to review NAICS codes for general merchandise stores (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council held a work session to discuss the DeFriece Park Master Plan, Slater Center Facility Assessment, and Farmer's Market Conceptual Design. No formal actions were taken during this meeting.

City Council

Council approved three rezoning requests and an ordinance allowing triplexes and quadplexes in certain commercial zones to increase housing inventory. A request to rezone property for a towing business was tabled for further review. Council also approved a $25,000 contract to develop an allocation plan for $4.01M in HOME-ARP funds.

• Approved rezoning 1015 Anderson Street to B-1B Neighborhood Shopping/Office Zone (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 1225 Volunteer Parkway/1865 Holston Drive to B-3 General Business Zone (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance permitting triplexes and quadplexes in certain commercial zones (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance prohibiting long-distance transportation terminals in business districts (Unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning of 251 & 261 Bellebrook Road to M-1 Light Industrial/Business Zone (Unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 contract with First Tennessee Development District for HOME-ARP allocation plan (Unanimous)
• Approved grant application for TDOT Traffic Signal Modernization Program (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Regenerative Air Street Sweeper and bulk fuel (Unanimous)

Better Property Board

The Board approved scheduling progress reports for January 26, 2023, for properties at 1105 Broad Street, 902 Windsor Avenue, and 2931 Broad Street. The Board also noted that the City is entering the demolition bid process for 813 Leona Street.

• Approved minutes from October 27, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
• Scheduled progress report for 1105 Broad Street for Jan 26, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Scheduled progress report for 902 Windsor Avenue for Jan 26, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Scheduled progress report for 2931 Broad Street, Unit 132 for Jan 26, 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council conducted a work session to discuss several agenda items. No formal actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.

Industrial Development Board

The Board authorized staff to select a commercial appraiser for the Shelby Street property following a developer breach of contract. The Board also approved new check signers and the previous meeting minutes and financial report.

• Approved authorization for Tom Anderson and Danielle Smith to select a commercial appraiser for the Shelby Street property (unanimous)
• Approved nomination of Jeff Jones and Logan McCabe as check signers (unanimous)
• Approved October 31, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes, November 15, 2022 Called Work Session Minutes, and Financial Report (unanimous)
• Decided to hold funding allocations until new Directors are selected

Planning Commission

The Commission approved revisions to the city's Subdivision Regulations and adopted new zoning terminology for transportation terminals. A rezoning request for a wrecker service business failed to receive a recommendation due to tied votes.

• Approved revisions to Subdivision Regulations (7-1)
• Adopted ordinance allowing local transportation terminals in B-2 and long-distance terminals in M-1 (Unanimous)
• Failed to recommend rezoning of 251 & 261 Bellebrook Drive to City Council (Tied votes)
• Approved October 17, 2022, meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Emergency Communications Board

The Board approved the financial reports for October and accepted the FY22 Audit. Personnel updates were provided regarding three new hires in training and one candidate awaiting psychological testing.

• Approved October 19, 2022 minutes
• Approved October financial reports (5-0, 2 absent/excused)
• Accepted FY22 Audit as presented (5-0, 2 absent/excused)

Beer Board

The Beer Board denied a manufacturer's permit for Bristol Brewery at 103 Melody Lane. The board approved new permits for four Roadrunner Markets locations, Tri-Seoul Food, and Johnny Brusco's. The election of board leadership was postponed.

• Denied manufacturer's permit with on-premises endorsement for Bristol Brewery at 103 Melody Lane
• Approved new permits for Roadrunner Markets at 2887 W. State St, 1716 Volunteer Pkwy, 4403 Hwy 11E, and 400 Volunteer Pkwy
• Approved new on-premises permit for Tri-Seoul Food at 1200 Bluff City Hwy
• Approved new on-premises permit for Johnny Brusco's at 408 Pinnacle Pkwy Unit 157
• Approved August 17, 2022 meeting minutes
• Postponed election of Chair and Vice Chair

Industrial Development Board

The Board received an update that a letter is being prepared to notify Seven14 Developers of a contract breach and termination. Members also attended a presentation on the legal powers and responsibilities of Industrial Development Boards in Tennessee.

• Concluded that the IDB and Council should work together on future IDB projects

Community Development Advisory Committee

The committee approved a funding reallocation to avoid the recapture of federal CDBG-CV funds. This includes a new sidewalk project near Tennessee High School and adjusted funding for the United Way of Bristol's COVID Cares Partnership.

• Approved approximately $120,000 for a sidewalk project at Tennessee High School to improve ADA accessibility and social distancing
• Approved revising the United Way of Bristol (UWB) contract to $70,068, adding $33,632 above expenditures as of 10/31/22
• Approved using any remaining funds to cover COVID-related safety expenses for the YWCA’s Childcare Center
• Approved expanding UWB COVID Cares Partnership utility assistance from three to six months
• Approved increasing UWB food voucher allowance by an additional $250 per eligible family
• Approved meeting minutes from September 13, 2022

City Council

Council approved closing the Cemetery Road median opening to allow a new opening for the Viking Academy CTE facility. The board also approved several zoning changes and appointed members to the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Health and Educational Facilities Board.

• Approved closing Cemetery Road median opening for new Viking Academy CTE access (Unanimous)
• Approved moving truck terminals and wrecker services from General Commercial to Industrial zones (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 1015 Anderson Street to B-1B Neighborhood Shopping/Office Zone (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning portions of 1225 Volunteer Parkway and 1865 Holston Drive to B-3 General Business (Unanimous)
• Approved adding triplexes and quadplexes as permitted uses in certain commercial zones (Unanimous)
• Appointed Bryan Strickland to the Board of Zoning Appeals (Unanimous)
• Appointed Wes Walker (Unanimous) and Kayren Farmer (4-1) to the Health and Educational Facilities Board
• Approved purchase of police vehicle equipment and engineering services for 11-W water system (Unanimous)

Industrial Development Board

The Board approved drafting a letter to a company requesting incentives within the Border Region. Members also reviewed financial reports and received status updates on the Seven14 Project and local economic development efforts.

• Approved September 26, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted September 2022 financial report showing account balance of $104,934.45 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to draft a letter to the company requesting incentives for IDB approval and signature (passed; Mr. Wagner abstained)

Better Property Board

The Board issued orders to demolish a fire-damaged structure at 1709 Anderson Street and a deck at 6045 Old Jonesboro Road. It also issued an order to repair a property at 2931 Broad Street due to unsanitary conditions. Two files were closed following the completion of work.

• Approved minutes from September 22, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Scheduled progress report for 310 Morris Street for January 26, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Issued order to repair 2931 Broad Street, Unit 132 in 90 days (Unanimous)
• Issued order to demolish structure at 1709 Anderson Street (Unanimous)
• Issued order to demolish deck and install railings at 6045 Old Jonesboro Road (Unanimous)
• Extended Order to Repair for 515 'A Queen Street until January 26, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Scheduled progress report for 902 Windsor Avenue for December 1, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Closed files for 1300 Anderson Street and 514 Queen Street (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council conducted a work session to discuss several development and zoning items. No formal decisions were made during this meeting.