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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING

The Kingsport Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on four variance and special exception requests, including a substance use disorder treatment center, a fuel center, a lot replat, and a carport. The board will also vote on the August 6, 2026 meeting minutes and announce upcoming deadlines.

• Special exception for inpatient substance use disorder treatment center at 2000 Greenway Street (R-3 zone)
• 65.36-foot rear-yard deviation and 13.21-foot variance for dumpster enclosure at 1225 E. Stone Drive (Murphy Oil Fuel Center)
• Lot area and yard variances to replat two existing houses at 1841 Highland Street & 1707 Pierce Street
• 720-square-foot variance for accessory structure carport at 650 Mayfield Avenue
• Approval of August 6, 2026 meeting minutes

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a business meeting with public hearings on the Airport Parkway annexation and a FY2027 budget adjustment, followed by final adoption of a property tax rate ordinance and another budget adjustment. The board will also consider several resolutions, including ratifying an emergency sinkhole remediation contract and adopting a public art policy. The meeting includes the swearing-in of elected members and selection of a vice mayor.

• Public hearing and consideration of Airport Parkway annexation (AF-262-2026)
• Final adoption of property tax rate ordinance for Sullivan and Hawkins counties (AF-239-2606)
• Budget adjustment ordinances for FY2027 (AF-268-2026 and AF-256-2026)
• Resolution to ratify emergency procurement with Rembco Geotechnical for sinkhole remediation on Olympian Way (AF-270-2026)
• Resolution to adopt a public art policy (AF-266-2026)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session to discuss two items: an update on the Customer Information System and a Public Art Policy. They will also review the upcoming business meeting agenda and receive a projects status report. This is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Customer Information System Update
• Public Art Policy discussion
• Review of Business Meeting Agenda
• Projects Status Report

REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Kingsport Regional Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 20, 2026, to consider consent items, new business including an annexation, a plan amendment, and two subdivision approvals, and to hear public comment. The meeting is open to the public.

• Airport Parkway Annexation (ANNEX26-0192) - positive recommendation for annexation, zoning, and plan of services
• Miller Parke Plan Amendment (PD26-0143) - approval of development plan amendment
• 1309 E. Stone Drive (MINSUB26-0194) - final subdivision approval with street frontage variance
• 3616 Thornton Drive (MINSUB26-0153) - final subdivision approval for 8-lot subdivision
• The Arbor Townhomes Performance Bond Release (PD24-0280) - release of performance bond

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance setting the city property tax rate, along with a budget adjustment for FY2027. They will also vote on a zoning change, several contracts including a road resurfacing bid, and other routine items.

• Public hearing on tax rate ordinance (AF-239-2026)
• Budget adjustment ordinance for FY2027 (AF-256-2026)
• Zoning change for parcel on Kendrick Creek Road from R-1C to R-3 (AF-135-2026)
• Award resurfacing project bid to Summers-Taylor, Inc. (AF-248-2026)
• Purchase two refuse trucks via Sourcewell contract (AF-252-2026)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session to discuss a strategic plan update, review the upcoming business meeting agenda, and hear reports on sales tax and project statuses. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Strategic Plan Update presented by Jessica Harmon
• Sales Tax Report
• Projects Status Report
• Review of Business Meeting Agenda

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING

The Kingsport Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two cases: one to reinstate nonconforming front-yard parking at 435 Press Street, and another for a 52-square-foot and height variance for a detached garage at 5601 Orebank Road. The board will also approve the July 2, 2026 meeting minutes and take public comment.

• Case BZA26-0183: Reinstate nonconforming front-yard parking at 435 Press Street (B-2 zoning)
• Case BZA26-0185: 52-sq-ft and 6-ft 11-in height variance for detached garage at 5601 Orebank Road (R-1B zoning)
• Approval of July 2, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Next application deadline: August 15, 2026; next meeting: September 3, 2026

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a business meeting with a public hearing on a zoning change along Kendrick Creek Road, followed by final votes on several ordinances including zoning changes, court cost increases, and budget adjustments. The board will also consider resolutions for purchasing police body cameras, sewer infrastructure projects, and other contracts.

• Public hearing: Rezone Tax Map 105, Parcel 193.00 along Kendrick Creek Road from R-1C to R-3
• Final adoption: Rezone Tax Map 094 Parcel 17.00 along Airport Parkway from MX to M-2
• Final adoption: Rezone Tax Map 046G, Group A, Parcel 21.0 along Gibson Mill Road from R-1B to R-3
• Final adoption: Ordinance to increase court costs (AF-224-2026)
• Resolution: Purchase Axon in-car and body-worn cameras for police (AF-209-2026)

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved several zoning changes, including a final adoption to rezone property on Airport Parkway from MX to M-2 General Manufacturing (6-1, Mayor Montgomery dissenting). They also passed first reading of a rezoning along Kendrick Creek Road to R-3 Low Density Apartment District, with Alderman George abstaining. Multiple resolutions were approved, including purchases for police cameras, fire vehicle maintenance, and sewer project funding.

• Approved Airport Parkway rezoning to M-2 General Manufacturing (6-1, Mayor Montgomery nay)
• Approved first reading of Kendrick Creek Road rezoning to R-3 Low Density Apartment (all aye, George abstained)
• Approved Gibson Mill Road rezoning to R-3 Low Density Apartment (unanimous)
• Approved court costs increase ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 and FY2027 budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved FY2027 school budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Axon body-worn and in-car cameras for police (unanimous)
• Approved sewer projects funding and property purchase for Reedy Creek Trunk Sewer (unanimous)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session to discuss two items: a presentation from Retail Coach VP Kyle Cofer on retail recruitment, and a customer information service update from City Recorder Travis Bishop. The board will also review the upcoming business meeting agenda and receive a projects status report. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Retail Coach presentation by VP Kyle Cofer
• Customer Information Service update by Travis Bishop
• Review of business meeting agenda
• Projects Status Report

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session to discuss agenda items for the August 4 business meeting, including a proposed rezoning along Kendrick Creek Road and a resolution to rent bypass pumping equipment. No formal votes were taken; the session was informational and procedural.

• Reviewed rezoning of Tax Map 105, Parcel 193.00 from R-1C to R-3 (no vote, discussion only)
• Reviewed resolution to rent bypass pumping equipment from United Rentals (no vote, discussion only)
• Received update on Retail Coach partnership for retail recruitment
• Received update on Customer Information Service software implementation

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Board will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one along Airport Parkway from Mixed-Use to General Manufacturing, and one along Gibson Mill Road from R-1B to R-3. They will also consider ordinances to increase court costs, adjust budgets for FY2026 and FY2027, and amend the school budget. Other business includes awarding a $2.545 million bond issuance and authorizing contracts for a new elementary school design and a sewer extension project.

• Public hearing and consideration to rezone Tax Map 094 Parcel 17.00 on Airport Parkway to General Manufacturing
• Public hearing and consideration to rezone Tax Map 046G Parcel 21.00 on Gibson Mill Road to Low Density Apartment District
• Ordinance to increase court costs by amending Section 30-29 of the Municipal Code
• Resolution authorizing $2,545,000 in General Obligation Capital Outlay Notes, Series 2026
• Resolution to award bid to KZ Construction for Bancroft Chapel Rd Sanitary Sewer Extension Project

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss a projects status report and the customer information system. The session includes a review of the business meeting agenda and a sales tax revenue report.

• Projects Status Report presented by Chris McCartt
• Customer Information System discussion with Travis Bishop
• Sales Tax Revenue Report

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session with no formal votes. They reviewed project status reports, received an update on the new customer information system, and discussed two rezoning ordinances on the upcoming business meeting agenda. No decisions were made during this session.

• No formal decisions made during work session
• Reviewed projects status report
• Heard update on customer information system
• Discussed rezoning of Tax Map 094 Parcel 17.00 along Airport Parkway
• Discussed rezoning of Tax Map 046G Group A Parcel 21.00 along Gibson Mill Road

REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Regional Planning Commission will review consent items including bond releases, reductions, and a minor amendment. New business includes a rezoning recommendation for Kendrick Creek Road from R-1C to R-3, master plan approval for 10350 Airport Parkway, and declaring 909 E Sevier Ave as surplus property. The commission will also hold officer elections.

• Kendrick Creek Road rezoning (REZONE26-0166) from R-1C to R-3
• 10350 Airport Parkway MX Master Plan (COMDEV26-0162)
• 909 E Sevier Ave surplus property declaration (SURPLS26-0170)
• The Arbor Townhomes performance bond release (PD24-0280)
• Bancroft Heights amended preliminary PD (RESDEV26-0053)

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING

The Kingsport Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two requests for variances to build new detached garages. The board will also approve June meeting minutes and set the next application deadline.

• Case BZA26-0154: 1,300 sq ft variance at 117 E. Sevier Ave for new 2-level garage (R-4 zoning)
• Case BZA26-0165: 1,120 sq ft variance and 95-foot rear yard deviation at 2309 Brandon Lane for new garage (R-1B zoning)
• Approval of June 4, 2026 meeting minutes
• Next application deadline: July 15, 2026 at noon

REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Regional Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes, release subdivision bonds, and grant final plan approvals for developments like Fieldcrest Acres and The Arbor Phase 2. The body will also consider rezoning recommendations for Gibson Mill Road and Airport Parkway.

• Release Fieldcrest Acres Phase 1 Subdivision Bond
• Approve Granby Place ILOC Extension
• Grant final plan approval for The Arbor Phase 2
• Recommend rezoning Gibson Mill Road from R-1B to R-3
• Recommend rezoning Airport Parkway from MX to M-2 District

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold public hearings and vote on final adoption of the FY 2026-2027 budget, the Community Development Block Grant budget, and utility enterprise fund budgets. They will also consider water, sewer, and stormwater rate increases effective July 1, 2026, and vote on three zoning amendments on E. Sevier Avenue and Fort Henry Drive. Other business includes contracts for Fieldcrest Phase 3 development, Fordtown Road bridge remediation, and various resolutions for software, grants, and fee changes.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2026-2027 Budget (AF-180-2026)
• Consideration of water, sewer, and stormwater rates beginning July 1, 2026 (AF-170-2026)
• Rezone parcels along E. Sevier Avenue from R-1B to R-3 Low Density Apartment (AF-171-2026)
• Rezone parcels along Fort Henry Drive from R-1B to R-3 and to B-3 (AF-172-2026, AF-173-2026)
• Resolution to award Fordtown Road Bridge Remediation bid to Thomas Construction Company (AF-176-2026)

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the FY 2026-2027 budget, utility enterprise funds, and CDBG fund budgets on second reading, all with unanimous roll call votes. They also adopted new water, sewer, and stormwater rates effective July 1, 2026, and approved several zoning changes along East Sevier Avenue and Fort Henry Drive. Multiple resolutions were passed, including awarding the Fordtown Road Bridge remediation project to Thomas Construction Company, Inc., and authorizing agreements for Fieldcrest development and other services.

• Adopted FY 2026-2027 budget (Ordinance 7267) unanimously
• Adopted FY 2026-2027 utility enterprise funds budgets (Ordinance 7266) unanimously
• Adopted FY 2026-2027 CDBG fund budget (Ordinance 7265) unanimously
• Adopted water, sewer, and stormwater rates effective July 1, 2026 (Ordinance 7268) unanimously
• Rezoned property on E. Sevier Avenue from R-1B to R-3 (Ordinance 7270) unanimously
• Rezoned property on Fort Henry Drive from R-1B to R-3 (Ordinance 7271) with Phillips abstaining
• Rezoned property on Fort Henry Drive from R-1B to B-3 (Ordinance 7272) with Phillips abstaining
• Awarded Fordtown Road Bridge remediation bid to Thomas Construction Company, Inc. (Resolution 2026-267) unanimously

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss the Fire Station 2 rebuild and receive an update from the Kingsport Housing and Redevelopment Authority (KHRA). They will also review the upcoming business meeting agenda and receive reports on project status and sales tax revenue. No votes are taken at work sessions.

• Fire Station 2 rebuild discussion
• KHRA update from Greg Perdue
• Projects Status Report
• Sales Tax Revenue Report
• Review of Business Meeting Agenda

The Board held a work session with no formal votes. Fire Station 2's redesign was presented, consolidating a multi-phase project into one phase to save $1 million. The KHRA reported submitting a 9% tax credit application with a decision expected in August. Staff reviewed the June 16 business meeting agenda, including sewer pump rental for Fieldcrest and fee resolution changes.

• Fire Station 2 redesign presented, consolidating phases to save $1M (discussion only)
• KHRA tax credit application submitted, decision expected in August (update)
• New customer service software live for 8 weeks, 9,000 auto-pay customers (update)
• Agenda reviewed for June 16 meeting, no votes taken

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to consider five different property requests. These include variances for signage, residential setbacks, parking requirements, and lot area reductions, as well as one administrative review of legal nonconforming status.

• Case BZA26-0121: 8.68 sq ft signage variance at 4472 W. Stone Drive
• Case BZA26-0123: 9-inch side yard variance for a home at 1302 W. Sullivan Street
• Case BZA26-0127: Four-space parking reduction for Stateline Collision Center at 1800 Lynn Garden Drive
• Case BZA26-0129: Lot area reduction variances for 1600 Arbor Place to create individual lots
• Case BZA26-0125: Administrative review of legal nonconforming status at 225 Shady View Road

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold public hearings on three zoning amendments along E. Sevier Avenue and Fort Henry Drive, then consider adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget, water/sewer/stormwater rates, and a Community Development Block Grant budget. Other business includes a resolution for a materials agreement with Integrity Building Group for Bancroft Heights development and a grant application for the Brickyard Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge. The meeting also covers budget adjustments and school fund amendments.

• Public hearing on rezoning three parcels along E. Sevier Avenue from R-1B to R-3 (low-density apartments)
• Public hearing on rezoning parcels along Fort Henry Drive: one from R-1B to R-3 and one to B-3 (highway-oriented business)
• Consideration of ordinance adopting water, sewer, and stormwater rates effective July 1, 2026
• Consideration of ordinance adopting FY 2026-2027 budget
• Resolution authorizing application for Federal Railroad Administration grant for Brickyard Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved the FY2026-27 city budget, water/sewer/stormwater rates, and related fund budgets, along with three zoning changes along E. Sevier Avenue and Fort Henry Drive. It also authorized a materials agreement for the Bancroft Heights development and applications for federal grants for a pedestrian bridge and emergency solutions. All votes were unanimous except two rezonings where Alderman Phillips abstained.

• Adopted FY2026-27 city budget (unanimous)
• Adopted water, sewer, and stormwater rates effective July 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Rezoned E. Sevier Avenue parcels from R-1B to R-3 (unanimous)
• Rezoned Fort Henry Drive parcel from R-1B to R-3 (unanimous except Phillips abstained)
• Rezoned Fort Henry Drive parcel from R-1B to B-3 (unanimous except Phillips abstained)
• Approved materials agreement with Integrity Building Group for Bancroft Heights (unanimous)
• Authorized grant application for Brickyard bicycle/pedestrian bridge (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026-27 CDBG and water/sewer/stormwater budgets (unanimous)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss several city projects and updates. The meeting includes a review of the upcoming business meeting agenda and a projects status report.

• YMCA Expansion discussion
• Downtown Parking discussion
• Customer Information System update

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They heard presentations on the YMCA expansion, downtown parking improvements, and a customer information system update, and reviewed the upcoming business meeting agenda, including a water/sewer/stormwater rate ordinance. All items were discussion-only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at work session
• YMCA expansion project presented ($6.1M, fully funded, opening fall 2027)
• Downtown parking improvements discussed; recommendations listed
• Customer information system update noted six weeks since go-live
• Water, sewer, and stormwater rate ordinance (AF-170-2026) reviewed for June 2 agenda

REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Commission will consider rezoning requests for properties on Fort Henry Drive, E. Sevier Avenue, and Anco Place. The body will also review preliminary plans and plats for several subdivision projects.

• Rezoning of 2600 Fort Henry Drive from R-1B to R-3
• Rezoning of 2604 Fort Henry Drive from R-1B to B-3
• Rezoning of E. Sevier Avenue from R-1B to R-3
• Rezoning of 118 Anco Place from County R-1/R-3 to County PBD/SC
• Preliminary plan approval for Fieldcrest Acres Phase 3 and Bancroft Pointe Subdivision

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing on the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant. The meeting includes several budget adjustment ordinances for city and school funds and a zoning change on Morison Avenue.

• Public hearing for the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
• Zoning change for Tax Map 045D, Group K, Parcel 17.00 on Morison Avenue from R-1B to P-1
• Contract award to Construction Partners for Dobyns-Bennett High School Phase I Renovation
• Contract award to Southern Watershapes, Inc. for Aquatic Center Renovations
• Lease agreement with VisitKingsport for Hunter Wright Stadium

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a resolution awarding the Dobyns-Bennett High School Phase I renovation project to Construction Partners. The board also approved several other items, including a rezoning along Morison Avenue, multiple budget adjustments, and a contract with Pepsico for school beverage pouring rights. All votes were unanimous among the five members present, with two aldermen absent.

• Approved Dobyns-Bennett High School Phase I renovation bid to Construction Partners (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Morison Avenue property from R-1B to P-1 Professional Offices (5-0)
• Approved FY26 budget adjustment ordinance for General Fund and other funds (5-0)
• Approved FY26 school budget amendments for General Purpose, Federal Projects, and Special Projects funds (5-0)
• Approved Pepsico contract for non-alcoholic beverage pouring rights for Kingsport City Schools (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Industrial Development Board for 117 West Sevier Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Aquatic Center renovation bid to Southern Watershapes, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Gary Mayes to E-911 Board (4-0, Mayes abstained)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will discuss the MeadowView Task Force Report, follow-up on the FY27 budget, and an update on the Customer Information System. They will also review the upcoming business meeting agenda and receive reports on sales tax and project statuses.

• MeadowView Task Force Report
• FY27 Budget Follow-up
• Customer Information System Update
• Sales Tax Report
• Projects Status Report

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session with no formal votes. They discussed the MeadowView Task Force report, which identified financial challenges and suggested forming a committee; the FY27 budget, with a note that it requires a two-thirds majority to pass; and the Customer Information System update, which has software integration issues and high call volume, though customers will be held harmless. The board also reviewed the upcoming business meeting agenda without specific concerns.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at work session
• Discussed MeadowView Task Force report and next steps before recommendation
• Reviewed FY27 budget; two-thirds majority required to pass
• Heard Customer Information System update; no cut-offs during transition

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss the FY27 City Schools. No other substantive items are on the agenda. The meeting is a discussion-only session.

• Discussion of FY27 City Schools

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session on May 14, 2026, where the FY27 City Schools budget was presented at an estimated $121,020,963, with increases driven by personnel costs, technology, and vehicle maintenance. The board also discussed the utility rate adjustment plan, which is part of a multi-year schedule to stabilize rates and maintain release from state oversight. No formal votes were taken; the session was informational only.

• FY27 City Schools budget presented at $121,020,963 (no vote)
• Utility rate plan history and schedule discussed (no vote)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen holds a work session to discuss the FY27 General Fund budget and FY27 Utilities budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a preliminary discussion only.

• Discussion of FY27 General Fund
• Discussion of FY27 Utilities

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session to review the FY27 General Fund and utility budgets. City Manager Chris McCartt confirmed the budget is balanced at $114 million with no tax increase, and the Sullivan County property tax rate remains unchanged. The board discussed budget pressures, new technology costs like police body cameras, and the need for a long-term capital improvement plan. No formal votes were taken; the session was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• FY27 General Fund budget presented as balanced at $114M with no tax increase
• Property tax rate for Sullivan County to remain same as last year
• Hawkins County reassessment requires new tax rate certification
• Discussed proposed utility rates for FY27 and customer bill impacts

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. The first seeks a 7.8-foot front yard variance and 7.5-foot landscape buffer reduction to build a convenience store and gas station at 2721 John B. Dennis Highway. The second asks to reduce minimum lot frontage by 27.12 feet for a freestanding sign with an electronic message board at 1905 Brookside Lane. The board will also approve the minutes from its April 2, 2026 meeting.

• Case BZA26-0081: 7.8-foot front yard variance and 7.5-foot landscape buffer reduction for a new convenience store and gas station at 2721 John B. Dennis Highway (B-3 zone)
• Case BZA26-0084: 27.12-foot lot frontage reduction variance to install a freestanding sign with electronic message board at 1905 Brookside Lane (M-1 zone)
• Approval of the April 2, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Public comment period for issue-oriented items (5 minutes per speaker)
• Next application deadline: May 15, 2026; next meeting: June 4, 2026

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold public hearings on annexations and a zoning change on Morison Avenue. The body will also consider several budget adjustment ordinances and resolutions for city vehicle and material purchases.

• Public hearing for Bancroft Chapel and Landfill Access Annexations (AF-83-2026)
• Zoning change for Tax Map 045D, Group K, Parcel 17.00 on Morison Avenue from R-1B to P-1
• Budget Adjustment Ordinance in FY26 (AF-141-2026)
• Purchase of twelve 2026 Ford Explorers and one 2026 Transit Low Roof Van
• Purchase of two 72-passenger and one 43-passenger school buses from Central States Bus Sales, Inc.

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved multiple budget amendments, including appropriating General Obligation Public Improvement Bond Series 2026A proceeds and adjusting various FY2026 funds. They also awarded FY27 bids for asphalt, concrete, crushed stone, and contracted truck hauling, and authorized purchases of vehicles, school buses, and copy paper. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Alderman James Phillips absent.

• Approved FY26 budget amendment appropriating GO Bond Series 2026A proceeds (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 budget adjustment for various funds (unanimous)
• Awarded FY27 asphalt bid to Black Ops Materials, Fuller Asphalt, W-L Construction, Summers-Taylor (unanimous)
• Awarded FY27 concrete bid to Summers Taylor and Ready Mix USA (unanimous)
• Awarded FY27 crushed stone bid to Vulcan, Icon Environmental, Glass Machinery (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 12 Ford Explorers and 1 Transit van from Lonnie Cobb Ford (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 3 school buses from Central States Bus Sales (unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus property off Hawthorne Street (unanimous)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss an economic development update and a customer information system update. They will also review the business meeting agenda and a projects status report. No votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Economic development update presented by Steven Bower
• Customer Information System update presented by CIO Floyd Bailey
• Review of upcoming business meeting agenda
• Projects status report

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They received updates on economic development efforts, including retail recruitment and projects like the Dobyns-Taylor Warehouse and Fort Henry Mall/IMAX theatre, and on the customer information system migration progress. The board also reviewed the upcoming business meeting agenda without specific questions or concerns.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the work session
• Reviewed economic development update (no action)
• Reviewed customer information system update (no action)
• Reviewed business meeting agenda (no action)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a business meeting with proclamations, public comment, approval of minutes, and first readings of budget ordinances for the General Fund and bond proceeds. Final adoption includes four zoning amendments for properties along S. John B. Dennis Highway, Fordtown Road, Revere Street, and Fairview Avenue, and a budget adjustment. Other business includes resolutions for a PILOT agreement for the Grove at Poplardale, an interlocal with Mount Carmel for garbage collection, road and bridge improvements, and various contracts and appointments.

• Final adoption of four zoning ordinance amendments (S. John B. Dennis Hwy, Fordtown Rd, Revere St, Fairview Ave)
• Consideration of a Payment in Lieu of Tax (PILOT) agreement with KHRA and the Grove at Poplardale, LP
• Resolution to enter an interlocal agreement with Mount Carmel for residential automated garbage collection
• Award of bid to Thomas Construction Co., Inc. for Watauga St Improvements Phase 1 project
• Award of bid to Southern Constructors, Inc. for Clinchfield Street Bridge Rehabilitation project

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved several zoning changes, including a contested rezoning of property along Fairview Avenue from residential to highway-oriented business, despite public opposition. The board also passed budget adjustments, approved a resolution naming the courthouse in honor of Judge John S. McLellan III, and approved numerous contracts and agreements, including a bid for the Watauga Street improvements project.

• Approved Fairview Avenue rezoning to B-3 (4-3)
• Approved S. John B. Dennis Highway rezoning to B-3 (unanimous)
• Approved Fordtown Road rezoning to M-1R (unanimous)
• Approved Revere Street rezoning to B-2E (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved courthouse naming for Judge John S. McLellan III (unanimous)
• Approved Watauga Street improvements bid to Thomas Construction Co. (unanimous)
• Approved Clinchfield Street bridge rehabilitation bid to Southern Constructors (unanimous)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss a utility financial overview and review the status of various city projects. The meeting will also include a report on sales tax revenue.

• Utility Financial Overview presentation
• Sales Tax Revenue Report
• Projects Status Report

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session on April 20, 2026, with no formal votes taken. They discussed a utility financial overview, noting that rate adjustments would be presented at the May 14 budget work session, and reviewed the upcoming business meeting agenda, including a PILOT agreement, a blanket order for auto parts, a bid award for Watauga St improvements, a wastewater valve purchase, and an interlocal agreement with Mount Carmel for garbage collection.

• No formal decisions made; work session only
• Discussed utility rate framework; no rate adjustment presented until May 14 budget session
• Reviewed April 21 agenda items, including PILOT agreement for Grove at Poplardale
• Noted Watauga St Improvements Phase 1 bid award to Thomas Construction Co., Inc. for pre-winter completion
• Noted wastewater plant valves purchase via CAASI bid, saving $150,000
• Discussed interlocal agreement with Mount Carmel for automated garbage collection, with cost increase over three years

REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Regional Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several development items and a major policy update. Actions include a rezoning recommendation for Morison Avenue, final plat approval for Fieldcrest Acres Phase 2, and acceptance of bonds and letters of credit. The commission will also hear a presentation on the Kingsport Comprehensive Plan and consider its adoption.

• Morison Avenue Rezoning (REZONE26-0072) – Commission to recommend rezoning from R-1B to P-1
• Fieldcrest Acres Phase 2 Final Plat (PD26-0070) – Request for final plat approval
• Bancroft Heights Preliminary Plat (PD25-0187) – Request for preliminary plat approval
• 1735 Keller Street Preliminary Zoning Development Plan (COMDEV26-0076) – Request for preliminary approval
• Kingsport Comprehensive Plan Adoption – Consultant Winston Mitchell to present for adoption