kingsport-tn public meetings in 2023
50 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
GATEWAY REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING
The Gateway Review Commission will meet to review two development proposals: one at 1295 Southgate Place and another at 1284 S. John B. Dennis. The commission will consider site, grading, landscape, architectural, lighting, utilities, and parking plans for each. The agenda also includes approval of October 2023 minutes and public comment.
- 1295 Southgate Place (Gateway23-0320) site plan review
- 1284 S. John B. Dennis (Gateway23-0376) site plan review
- Approval of October 2023 meeting minutes
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
The Kingsport Regional Planning Commission will consider two development plats: a contingent preliminary approval for Lebanon Meadows and a revised final approval for Polo Fields Phase 2. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a consent agenda for minor subdivisions. Public comment is allowed.
- Lebanon Meadows Preliminary PD (PD23-0357) - contingent preliminary approval request
- Polo Fields Phase 2 Final PD (PD23-0372) - revised final approval request
- Approval of November 13, 2023 Work Session Minutes
- Approval of November 16, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Receive November-December 2023 approved subdivisions
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss two items: an update from KOSBE (Kingsport Office of Small Business & Entrepreneurship) and a presentation on Cement Hill. The board will also review the upcoming business meeting agenda and receive a projects status report.
- KOSBE update by Aundrea Salyer
- Cement Hill discussion by Kitty Frazier
- Review of business meeting agenda
- Projects status report
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING
The Kingsport Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider three variance requests: a front yard variance for a mini storage building, rear and side yard variances for a garage, and a request to re-establish a non-conforming use for six apartment units. The board will also approve the minutes from the November 2, 2023 meeting.
- Case BZA23-0350: 1.7-foot front yard variance at 1295 Southgate Place for a mini storage building (B-3 zoning)
- Case BZA23-0352: 11.3-foot rear and 3.5-foot side yard variances at 103 Quail Heights Court for a freestanding garage (R-1B zoning)
- Case BZA23-0358: Re-establish non-conforming use for six apartment units at 1939 and 1943 Fort Robinson Dr (R-1B zoning)
- Approval of November 2, 2023 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 a zoning change for 1506 Lynn Garden Drive and updates on annexation plans. They will also vote on first reading of a budget adjustment ordinance, final adoption of several zoning changes and budget amendments, and resolutions on vacation policy, surplus property sale, insurance, economic development, CDBG funding, and an HVAC project.
- Public hearing: Rezone 1506 Lynn Garden Drive from R-1B to B-3
- Final adoption: Rezone Tidewater Court parcel to M-1R
- Final adoption: Rezone Granby Road parcels to R-3
- Resolution: Award surplus property at 1261 Sullivan Court East
- Resolution: Award Johnson Elementary HVAC project to S.B. White Company
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session to discuss a Petworks update and review the upcoming business meeting agenda. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the Petworks update being the only substantive discussion item.
- Petworks update by Michelle Watts
- Review of business meeting agenda
- Projects status report
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING
The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a business meeting with public hearings on two zoning changes, first reading of a school budget amendment, final adoption of several ordinances including police donations and a TDOT agreement, and resolutions on a PILOT amendment for Fort Henry Mall and a school HVAC contract. The agenda also includes recognitions, appointments, and consent items.
- Public hearing: Rezone parcels along Granby Road from R-1B to R-3 (AF-350-2023)
- Public hearing: Rezone parcel on Tidewater Court from A-1/B-4P to M-1R (AF-349-2023)
- Final adoption: Ordinance to appropriate private donation for Police K-9 Program (AF-336-2023)
- Resolution: Amend PILOT agreement for Fort Henry Mall (AF-361-2023)
- Resolution: Award bid for Lincoln Elementary School HVAC Replacement to HVAC, Inc. (AF-352-2023)
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss a historic zoning update presented by Jessica Harmon. The agenda also includes a review of the upcoming business meeting agenda and reports on sales tax and project statuses. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Historic Zoning Update discussion
- Sales Tax Report
- Projects Status Report
- Review of Business Meeting Agenda
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING
The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a business meeting with multiple public hearings and votes. Key items include accepting police donations, approving budget adjustments, and final adoption of ordinances for police grants and a zoning change. Other business includes purchasing vehicles, a sewer study, and redevelopment agreements.
- Resolution to accept private donation for Police K-9 Program
- Ordinance to amend zoning of Tax Map 022, Parcel 036.01 along West Stone Drive from B-3 to R-4
- Ordinance to appropriate $28,103 from DOJ Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
- Resolution to purchase one 2024 Autocar ACX64 ASL New Way Refuse Truck from Sourcewell contract
- Resolution to enter agreement with CDM Smith for South Fork Holston Sewershed Capacity Study
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION
The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss a police department update from Chief Phipps, review the upcoming business meeting agenda, and hear reports on sales tax and project status. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Police Department update by Chief Phipps
- Sales Tax Report
- Project 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 variance requests: one for a front yard variance to build a duplex on Caymus Court, and another for side yard variances to build an attached garage and swimming pool on Ridgetop Trail. The board will also consider approval of the October 12, 2023 meeting minutes. The meeting is open to the public, with a public comment period.
- Case BZA23-0333: 19-foot front yard variance for a new duplex at TBD Caymus Court (zoned B-1)
- Case BZA23-0332: 12-foot and 3-foot side yard variances for attached garage and pool at 1270 Ridgetop Trail (zoned R-1B)
- Approval of October 12, 2023 meeting minutes
- Next application deadline: November 15, 2023; next meeting: December 7, 2023
GATEWAY REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING
The Gateway Review Commission is meeting to review a site plan for 1025 Tidewater Court, including grading, landscape, architectural design, lighting, utilities, and parking. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the February 17, 2023 meeting. Public comment is allowed.
- Site plan review for 1025 Tidewater Court
- Grading plan for 1025 Tidewater Court
- Landscape plan for 1025 Tidewater Court
- Architectural design for 1025 Tidewater Court
- Approval of minutes from February 17, 2023 meeting
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
The Kingsport Regional Planning Commission is meeting to consider three rezoning requests and a zoning text amendment. The commission will decide whether to send positive recommendations to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen for the Granby Road and Tidewater Court rezonings, and to the Sullivan County Commission for the zoning text amendment. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a consent agenda for minor items.
- Granby Road Rezoning (REZONE23-0298): request to change from R-1B to R-3 zone
- Tidewater Court Rezoning (REZONE23-0306): request to change from B-4P and A-1 to M-1R zone
- 2023 Sullivan County ZTA (ZTA23-0307): zoning text amendments for Sullivan County Commission
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 for a parcel on West Stone Drive from highway-oriented business to medium-density apartments. They will also consider multiple budget ordinances, including police grants and school fund amendments, and several resolutions for purchases and agreements.
- Public hearing on rezoning Tax Map 022, Parcel 036.01 along West Stone Drive from B-3 to R-4
- Appropriate $14,250 from USDOJ Bulletproof Vest Partnership Funding
- Appropriate $200,000 from Tennessee Law Enforcement Hiring, Training and Recruitment Grant
- Appropriate $28,103 from Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
- Purchase two 2025 Freightliner M2+ yard waste trucks and three 2024 Nissan Frontier Crew Cabs
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING
The Kingsport Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two requests: a variance to build a larger accessory structure at 4232 Rustic Way and an administrative review of a zoning code section for a property at 134 Cherokee Street. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings. The meeting is open to the public.
- Variance request for 900 sq ft accessory structure at 4232 Rustic Way (R-1B zone)
- Zoning interpretation request for 134 Cherokee Street (B-2 zone)
- Approval of August 3 and August 9 meeting minutes
- Next application deadline: October 15, 2023; next meeting: November 2, 2023
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session to discuss two items: an update from the Kingsport Economic Development Board (KEDB) / NETWORKS, and a corridor study for State Routes 93 and 1. The board will also review the upcoming business meeting agenda and receive reports on project status and sales tax.
- KEDB / NETWORKS update
- State Rte. 93 / State Rte. 1 Corridor Study
- Review of business meeting agenda
- Projects Status Report
- Sales Tax Report
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
The Kingsport Regional Planning Commission will review and vote on several land-use items, including a rezoning request on West Stone Drive, a minor subdivision on Montvue Road, and an annexation off Jan Way. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and consent agenda items.
- West Stone Drive Rezoning (REZONE23-0266): request to rezone from B-3 to R-4
- 1251 & 1245 Montvue Road Minor Subdivision (MINSUB23-0265): division of Beverly G. Wright Property with road frontage variance
- Annexation off Jan Way (ANNEX23-0279): annexation, zoning, and plan of services
- Approval of August 14, 2023 Work Session and August 17, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Approved Aug-Sep 2023 Subdivisions (Other Business)
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a business meeting with several public hearings and votes. Key items include zoning changes for properties on Tri-Cities Crossing, Eastern Star Road, Fordtown Road, and Lebanon Road, as well as budget adjustments and grant appropriations. The board will also consider resolutions for a bike park name, a lease for a Douglass museum, and police taser purchases.
- Public hearing on rezoning along Tri-Cities Crossing from A-1 to B-4P
- Appropriate $44,000 from THSO FY 2024 grant for traffic safety
- Appropriate $20,000 from THSO FY 2024 coordinator grant
- Rezoning along Eastern Star Road and Fordtown Road to R-3 Low Density Apartment
- Resolution to purchase Taser 7 devices for police department
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION
The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session to discuss updates from Ballad Health, Main Street, and the Civic Auditorium (with Kingsport City Schools). They will also review the upcoming business meeting agenda and receive a projects status report and sales tax report. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.
- Ballad Health update by Rebecca Beck
- Main Street update by Michael Thompson
- Civic Auditorium discussion with Michael Borders and Kingsport City Schools
- Review of business meeting agenda
- Projects status report and sales tax report
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
The Kingsport Regional Planning Commission will meet to consider several land-use items, including two rezoning requests and a subdivision approval with a water variance. The agenda also includes a consent item to release a cash bond for the Cherokee Bend Development and approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Shadowtown Road County Rezoning (REZONE23-0251): recommend rezoning from Sullivan County PBD-SC to R-1
- Pearl Fleenor Estate (MINSUB23-0201): approve subdivision with water variance
- Tri-Cities Crossing Rezoning (REZONE23-0264): recommend rezoning from A-1 to B-4P
- Cherokee Bend Cash Bond Release (2021-103-0004)
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING
The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold public hearings and consider three zoning ordinance amendments: one along Lebanon Road from residential to planned development, and two along Eastern Star and Fordtown Roads from business/manufacturing to low-density apartment districts. The board will also take up first readings on a school budget amendment, a condemnation ordinance, and a barrel definition change, plus final adoption of two budget adjustments and several equipment purchases.
- Zoning change on Lebanon Road (Tax Map 106, Parcel 001.00 and Tax Map 092O, Group E, Parcel 043.00) from R-1B to PD
- Zoning change on Eastern Star Road (Tax Map 120, Parcel 3.20) from B-3 to R-3
- Zoning change on Fordtown Road (Tax Map 120, Parcel 3.70) from B-3 and M-1R to R-3
- Ordinance to amend FY 2024 General Purpose School Fund Budget (AF-273-2023)
- Resolution to purchase one 2023 Hamm HD 8 VV and one 305 Medium Size Excavator with Hammer
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session with discussion items including a legislative update and a projects status report. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or votes scheduled.
- Legislative update by Mike Billingsley
- Projects status report
CALLED BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING
The Kingsport Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a property at 1 Tribe Way, owned by Dobyns-Bennett High School. The owner seeks a 115.8 square foot variance to exceed the maximum size for a new electronic message board in an R-4 zoning district. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other business items listed.
- Variance request Case 23-0253 for 115.8 sq ft electronic message board at 1 Tribe Way
- Property zoned R-4, Medium Density Apartment District
- Owner: Dobyns-Bennett High School, represented by Brian Tate
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING
The Kingsport Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two requests: one to re-establish a non-conforming use for 20 mini storage units with a special exception for commercial office space at 630 W. Sullivan Street, and another for a 10-foot planting strip boundary variance and a parking reduction from 63 to 36 spaces for a new Dollar General at 1221 Lynn Garden Drive. The board will also consider approving the July 6, 2023 meeting minutes.
- Case 23-0238: Re-establish non-conforming use for 20 mini storage units and special exception for commercial office space at 630 W. Sullivan Street (B-1 zoning)
- Case 23-0239: 10-foot planting strip variance and parking reduction from 63 to 36 spaces for new Dollar General at 1221 Lynn Garden Drive (B-3 zoning)
- Approval of July 6, 2023 regular meeting minutes
HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
The Historic Zoning Commission will meet to consider a project at 2108 Netherland Inn Road, along with several other property repairs. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.
- 2108 Netherland Inn Road (HISTRC23-0240)
- 4812 Orebank Road: roof/siding repairs, new front door
- 1122 Watauga Street: open porch
- 410 W Sullivan Street: shingle repair
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 amendment for property along Brickyard Park Drive, changing from M-2 General Manufacturing to PD Planned Development. The board will also consider multiple budget adjustments, appointments, and resolutions, including contracts, grants, and policy changes.
- Public hearing on zoning change for Tax Map 46P, Group F, parcels along Brickyard Park Drive from M-2 to PD
- First reading of FY2024 General Purpose School Fund budget amendment and FY23/FY24 budget adjustment ordinances
- Final adoption of multiple FY23 budget amendments for school funds and general projects
- Resolution to approve change order for Moreland Drive Sewer Forcemain emergency repair with GRC Civil Services
- Resolution to purchase 'Watermelon Slices' sculpture and amend city pay plan and wage policies
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a business meeting on June 20, 2023, covering recognitions, appointments, public hearings, and numerous resolutions. Key actions include first readings of budget amendments, final adoption of the FY 2023-2024 budgets for various funds, and a resolution authorizing up to $63.5 million in general obligation bonds. The agenda also includes property transfers, development agreements, and various contracts and donations.
- Authorizing issuance of $63.5M general obligation public improvement bond (AF-201-2023)
- Final adoption of FY 2023-2024 budgets for general, water, sewer, and other funds (AF-166 to AF-172)
- First reading of budget adjustment ordinance for various funds in FY23 (AF-198-2023)
- Resolution to transfer Patton Store, 2024 Brickyard Park Drive, 400 Hill Street, and 1180 Riverbend Drive to Industrial Development Board (AF-184, AF-164, AF-163)
- Resolution to award GRC Construction bid for Bays Mountain Park Nature Center Phase 1 (AF-189-2023)
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session to receive updates from the Kingsport Economic Development Board/NETWORKS and DKA/Visit Kingsport, and to review the upcoming business meeting agenda. The agenda is largely informational, with no votes or decisions scheduled.
- KEDB / NETWORKS update by Craig Denison and Clay Walker
- DKA / Visit Kingsport update by Robin Cleary, Frank Lett, Lara Potter
- Review of business meeting agenda
- Projects status report and pictures
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
The Kingsport Regional Planning Commission will consider several items, including a rezoning request and preliminary plat approval for the Brickyard development, as well as surplus property declarations and subdivision approvals. The meeting includes consent agenda items for bond extensions and releases, and new business items requiring recommendations or approvals.
- Brickyard 2023 Rezoning (REZONE23-0197) - positive recommendation to Board of Mayor and Aldermen
- Brickyard Preliminary PD (RESDEV22-0064) - contingent preliminary Planned Development approval
- Brickyard Park Lot 1 Surplus Property (SURPLS23-0187) - declare 2024 Brickyard Park Drive lot 1 surplus
- Polo Fields Phase 2 (MINSUB23-0190) - final subdivision approval
- 452 Island Road Minor Subdivision (MINSUB23-0141) - approval with road frontage variance
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session to discuss a small business update, review the upcoming business meeting agenda, and hear reports on sales tax and project statuses. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and review session.
- Small Business Update by Heath Guinn
- Sales Tax Report
- Projects Status Report
- Review of Business Meeting Agenda
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a business meeting with recognitions, a public hearing on the Browder Road annexation, and multiple resolutions for bids, contracts, and agreements. Key items include awarding bids for asphalt, concrete, stone, and truck hauling, rejecting bids for the Bays Mountain Park Amphitheater, and authorizing a consulting contract for a new customer information system. The board will also consider an interlocal agreement with Mount Carmel for garbage collection and appoint a Board of Education member.
- Public hearing on Six Month Plan of Services Update for Browder Road Annexation
- Resolution awarding bid for asphalt for FY24
- Resolution rejecting bids for Bays Mountain Park Amphitheater Project
- Resolution authorizing consulting contract with Raftelis for new Customer Information System
- Resolution for interlocal agreement with Mount Carmel for residential automated garbage collection
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session with a single discussion item: the FY-24 budget for Kingsport City Schools. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only agenda.
- Discussion of FY-24 budget for Kingsport City Schools
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session with a single discussion item: the FY24 budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural (call to order, roll call, adjourn).
- Discussion of FY24 Budget
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a business meeting with public hearings and votes on several items, including a budget adjustment to add two full-time positions, purchasing two dump trucks, leasing 64 golf carts, and approving the 2023 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant. The agenda also includes recognitions, consent agenda items, and public comment periods.
- Public hearing and resolution for 2023 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (AF104-2023)
- Budget adjustment ordinance to add two full-time positions to General Fund in FY23 (AF-84-2023)
- Resolution to purchase two dump trucks via Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement (AF-101-2023)
- Resolution to lease 64 golf carts from E-Z-GO using OMNIA Partners Contract (AF-113-2023)
- Consent agenda: Host Facility Agreement for World's Largest Swim Lesson, solar eclipse glasses for library, Incumbent Worker Training Grant
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION
The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss three items: an update on the Dobyns-Bennett High School Dome, a sanitation update, and the delinquent tax sale process. They will also review the upcoming business meeting agenda and receive reports on sales tax and project statuses.
- Dobyns-Bennett High School Dome update
- Sanitation update
- Delinquent tax sale process
- Sales tax report
- Projects status report
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN AND BOARD OF EDUCATION JOINT SESSION
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen and the Board of Education are holding a joint session to discuss Kingsport City Schools facility and capital planning. The agenda includes only this discussion item, with no votes or decisions scheduled.
- Discussion of Kingsport City Schools facility and capital planning
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
The Regional Planning Commission will consider releasing an irrevocable letter of credit for West Park Lot 5 and calling a letter of credit for West Park Road (Port Drive) to complete remaining improvements. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, a consent agenda, and subdivision letters from March through April 2023.
- Release of ILOC for West Park Development Lot 5 (2021-201-00012)
- Call of ILOC for West Park Road (Port Drive) (21-201-00009)
- Approval of minutes from March 13, 16, and 29 meetings
- Consent agenda for previously reviewed items
- Subdivision letters from March through April 2023
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING
The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a business meeting with several agenda items, including a first-reading budget adjustment to add two full-time positions to the general fund, final adoption of a budget adjustment for the General Projects Special Revenue Fund, and multiple resolutions covering equipment purchases, service contracts, and policy adoptions. Public comment is scheduled for agenda items and general communications.
- Budget adjustment to add two full-time positions to General Fund (AF-84-2023)
- Resolution to purchase Zoll Medical equipment for Fire Department (AF-82-2023)
- Resolution renewing school crossing guard services bid (AF-88-2023)
- Resolution to name City Hall boardroom after Mayor Ruth Montgomery and Vice-Mayor Richard Watterson, Sr. (AF-100-2023)
- Consent agenda includes Pepsico beverage contract and school nutrition service contracts
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session to discuss a hotel/motel tax proposal and receive a utilities update. They will also review the upcoming business meeting agenda and hear project status reports. This is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Hotel/Motel Tax discussion
- Utilities Update
- Review of Business Meeting Agenda
- Projects Status in Pictures and Report
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING
The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a business meeting with several agenda items, including first and final readings of budget adjustment ordinances, a resolution to amend an agreement with Jacobs Engineering for the Smart City Digital Roadmap, approval of 2023 amendments to the Tennessee State-Subdivision Opioid Abatement Agreement, and a resolution to transfer 251 West New Street to the Industrial Development Board for redevelopment. The consent agenda includes routine items like fuel and propane bid renewals and a CDBG grant agreement ratification.
- Budget Adjustment Ordinance for General Projects-Special Revenue Fund FY23 (AF-83-2023)
- Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds FY23 (AF-68-2023)
- Amend FY 2023 General Purpose School Fund and General Project Fund Budgets (AF-66-2023)
- Resolution to amend agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group for Smart City Digital Roadmap (AF-77-2023)
- Resolution authorizing transfer of 251 West New Street to Industrial Development Board (AF-79-2023)
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
The Regional Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes, and a consent agenda. The only new business item is a request to declare city-owned property at 1804 Kenwood Road as surplus, which would allow the city to dispose of it.
- Declaration of surplus property at 1804 Kenwood Road (SURPLS23-0109)
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session to discuss agenda items for the upcoming business meeting. The agenda includes project status updates and a sales tax report, with no specific decisions or votes scheduled.
- Project Status in Pictures
- Project Status Report
- Sales Tax Report
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a strategic planning session to discuss priorities and goals. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with routine items like roll call and review of the business meeting agenda. No specific proposals or decisions are listed.
- Strategic Planning Session discussion
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold public hearings on the Shipp Springs annexation and a zoning change along Oak, E Center, and Myrtle Streets, and will vote on several budget adjustments, police vehicle purchases, and other resolutions. The meeting includes recognitions, appointments, and public comment periods.
- Public hearing on Shipp Springs annexation and plan of services (AF-50-2023)
- Public hearing on zoning change to R-4 Medium Density Apartment District for parcels along Oak, E Center, and Myrtle Streets (AF-51-2023)
- Budget adjustment to add two full-time positions in the General Fund (AF-47-2023)
- Resolution to purchase 11 Ford Police Interceptors from Tennessee State Contract (AF-56-2023)
- Resolution to approve Amendment Three to Riverbend Park Redevelopment Agreement with KHRA (AF-55-2023)
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider several budget amendments, including adding two full-time positions and adjusting various funds, plus a resolution authorizing a PILOT provision for the Industrial Development Board. They will also vote on school-related purchases and contracts, and hear public comments on agenda items.
- Ordinance to amend FY 2023 School Special Projects Fund Budget (AF-38-2023)
- Ordinance to amend FY 2023 General Purpose School Fund Budget (AF-33-2023)
- Budget Adjustment Ordinance to add two full-time positions in General Fund (AF-47-2023)
- Resolution authorizing disbursement to First Tennessee Development District for Northeast Tennessee Regional Recovery Center (AF-46-2023)
- Resolution authorizing Industrial Development Board to execute a PILOT provision (AF-42-2023)
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session to discuss a paving update and review the agenda for the upcoming business meeting. The agenda also includes routine reports on sales tax and project statuses. No votes or final decisions are scheduled.
- Paving update presentation by Deputy City Manager Ryan McReynolds
- Review of business meeting agenda
- Sales tax report
- Projects status report and pictures
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
The Kingsport Regional Planning Commission will consider several items, including a rezoning on Oak Street, the Shipp Springs Annexation, and multiple subdivision approvals. They will also review a request to extend a bond for Hunts Crossing and a zoning text amendment for Sullivan County. The meeting includes consent agenda items and approval of previous minutes.
- Oak Street Rezoning (REZONE23-0031) – positive recommendation to Board of Mayor and Aldermen
- Shipp Springs Annexation (ANNEX21-0136) – annexation, zoning, and plan of services
- Groseclose Development Preliminary (RESDEV22-0142) – contingent preliminary subdivision approval
- Hunts Crossing Phase 3 Final (MINSUB23-0006) – contingent final approval and bond approval
- 2023 Sullivan County Minor Zoning Text Amendments (PLNCOM23-0028) – positive recommendation to County Commission
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSON
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session to discuss naming the board room at City Hall, review the upcoming business meeting agenda, and receive updates on sales tax, project statuses, and other items of interest.
- Discussion of Board Room Naming at City Hall, 415 Broad Street
- Review of Business Meeting Agenda
- Sales Tax Report
- Projects Status in Pictures and Report
Board of Mayor and Aldermen Work Session
The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss the Northeast TN Regional Recovery Center, a communications update, the FY22 audit presentation, and a projects status report. The meeting is for discussion only; no formal votes are scheduled.
- Northeast TN Regional Recovery Center discussion
- FY22 audit presentation
- Communications update
- Projects status report
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to permit residential use on upper floors in B-3 Highway Oriented Business zones. They will also consider budget adjustments, school fund amendments, and several resolutions including a food service contract for schools and a concession distributor for the Aquatic Center. The meeting includes recognitions, consent agenda items, and public comment periods.
- Public hearing on ordinance to add residential use on 2nd floor or higher in B-3 zones (AF-3-2023)
- Budget adjustment ordinance for various funds in FY23 (AF-12-2023)
- Amendment to General Purpose School Fund budget (AF-376-2022)
- Resolution to amend agreement with Gordon Food Service for school nutrition services (AF-8-2023)
- Resolution awarding concession food service distributor for Kingsport Aquatic Center to H.T. Hackney Company (AF-9-2023)