kingsport-tn public meetings in 2023

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 BUSINESS MEETING

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider several budget amendments and zoning changes. The meeting includes decisions on various city contracts for stormwater, wastewater, and paving projects.

• Zoning change for 1506 Lynn Garden Drive from R-1B to B-3
• Ordinance to amend FY 2024 General Purpose School Fund and General Project Fund budgets
• Contract for Phase One of the Stormwater Master Plan with CDM Smith Inc.
• Wastewater Treatment Plant MCC6 replacement bid award to Morgan Contracting Inc.
• Paving contract award for 2024 Contracted Paving Area 17 to W-L Construction & Paving, Inc.

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a zoning change for 1506 Lynn Garden Drive and several infrastructure projects, including stormwater and wastewater upgrades. The board also authorized new appointments to city commissions and approved various budget adjustments.

• Rezoned 1506 Lynn Garden Drive from R-1 B to B-3 Highway Oriented Business District (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved agreement with CDM Smith Inc. for Phase One of the Stormwater Master Plan (All aye)
• Awarded Wastewater Treatment Plant MCC6 Replacement bid to Morgan Contracting Inc. (All aye)
• Approved sponsorship agreement with Eastman Credit Union for Bays Mountain Planetarium naming rights (All aye)
• Awarded 2024 Contracted Paving Area 17 bid to W-L Construction & Paving, Inc. (All aye)
• Approved sale of surplus real property at 2984 Ashley Street (All aye)
• Appointed members to the Neighborhood Advisory Commission and Economic Development Board (All aye)
• Approved a Cyber Security Plan for the City of Kingsport (All aye)

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

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session to discuss upcoming agenda items, including a KOSBE Bucks e-Gift Card program and a preliminary design for the Cement Hill property. Staff reviewed the December 19, 2023 business meeting agenda, with detailed discussions on stormwater master plan, wastewater treatment plant electrical improvements, property insurance, paving, and a sponsorship agreement. No formal votes were taken; decisions are scheduled for the next business meeting.

• Reviewed KOSBE Bucks e-Gift Card program presentation
• Discussed Cement Hill preliminary design and brownfield limitations
• Reviewed stormwater master plan agreement with CDM Smith
• Discussed WWTP MCC6 replacement bid with Morgan Contracting
• Reviewed Pendragon sanitary lift station design services agreement
• Discussed property insurance proposal from Travelers Indemnity
• Reviewed 2024 paving bid with W-L Construction & Paving
• Discussed Bays Mountain Planetarium sponsorship with Eastman Credit Union

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

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved several zoning amendments, budget adjustments for the current fiscal year, and various municipal appointments. The board also authorized contracts for school HVAC improvements, insurance coverage, and community development funding. Additionally, the meeting included the approval of a revised city employee vacation policy and a change to future meeting dates.

• Reappointed S. Curtis Rose as Municipal Judge (5-0)
• Approved rezoning 1506 Lynn Garden Drive (5-0-1 abstention)
• Approved FY24 budget adjustment ordinance (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Tidewater Court property (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Granby Road properties (5-0)
• Approved FY24 school and project fund budget amendments (5-0)
• Awarded Johnson Elementary HVAC contract to S.B. White Company (5-0)
• Approved 2024 meeting date changes (5-0)

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

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen met to review presentations and discuss upcoming agenda items. No formal votes were taken during this work session, as it was held for discussion purposes only.

• Received Petworks facility and financial update
• Reviewed proposed December 5, 2023 business meeting agenda
• Discussed pending amendments to workers' compensation insurance resolution
• Discussed pending amendments to industrial development loan agreement

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)

The Board approved two zoning changes for properties on Granby Road and Tidewater Court. They also passed several budget ordinances, including appropriations for police donations, school funds, and a healthy environment grant. Additionally, the Board awarded a contract for HVAC replacement at Lincoln Elementary School and renewed mowing service agreements.

• Appointed Steve Woody to the Tree Advisory Board
• Approved Granby Road rezoning to R-3 (unanimous)
• Approved Tidewater Court rezoning to M-1R (unanimous)
• Approved FY24 school and project fund budget amendments
• Passed five budget-related ordinances on final reading
• Approved agreement with Kingsport Tribe Lacrosse
• Amended Fort Henry Mall PILOT agreement
• Awarded Lincoln Elementary HVAC contract to HVAC, Inc.

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

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session to discuss historic zoning guidelines and a request to add the 100 and 200 blocks of Broad Street to the Historic District. No formal votes were taken during this session.

REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Commission will consider several rezoning requests and development plats. Items include rezoning requests for 1506 Lynn Garden Drive and Highway 126, as well as the Riverbend Preliminary Planned Development.

• Rezoning 1506 Lynn Garden Drive from R-1B to B-3
• Rezoning Highway 126 County from R-1 to PBD/SC
• Riverbend Preliminary Planned Development (PD23-0329) plat approval
• E. Main St. Right-Of-Way Dedication Plat approval
• 2023 Sullivan County Zoning Text Amendments (ZTA23-0338)

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

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved multiple ordinances and resolutions, including police department donations and grants, vehicle and equipment purchases, property acquisition at 834 West Industry Drive, and a zoning change along West Stone Drive. The board also rejected all bids for the water and sewer warehouse renovations project and approved various school fund and TIF amendments. All present members voted in favor of the agenda items.

• Accepted $3,000 police donation for K-9 units (passed)
• Accepted $1,000 police donation for PPE (passed)
• Approved TDOT transit operating reimbursement contract for FY 23-24 (passed)
• Approved rezoning of Tax Map 022, Parcel 036.01 from B-3 to R-4 on second reading (passed)
• Authorized purchase of one 2024 Autocar refuse truck (passed)
• Authorized purchase of two 2023 Ram 3500 mini dump trucks (passed)
• Approved CDM Smith agreement for South Fork Holston Sewershed Capacity Study (passed)
• Rejected all bids for the Water and Sewer Warehouse Renovations Project (passed)

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

The work session included a presentation by Police Chief Phipps on the department's status, covering employment, training, operations, and technology. The board reviewed the upcoming business meeting agenda, with discussion on a potential financial contribution to the Fort Henry Mall redevelopment and an amendment to the Preston Construction Dome contract. No formal votes were taken during this work session.

• No formal decisions made during work session
• Reviewed proposed resolution for Fort Henry Mall redevelopment contribution
• Reviewed proposed amendment to Preston Construction Dome contract

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

The Board approved rezoning property on West Stone Drive for medium density apartments and property on Jan Way for light manufacturing. Several budget ordinances were passed to appropriate grant funds for police and school projects. The Board also authorized the purchase of city vehicles and art.

• Approved rezoning West Stone Drive from B-3 to R-4 Medium Density Apartment District (All present aye)
• Approved rezoning Jan Way from County M-2 to M-1R Light Manufacturing Restricted District (Roll call vote)
• Appropriated $14,250 for Bulletproof Vest Partnership funding (All present aye)
• Appropriated $200,000 from TN Law Enforcement Hiring, Training and Recruitment Grant (All present aye)
• Appropriated $28,103 from Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (All present aye)
• Authorized purchase of two 2025 Freightliner M2+ waste trucks (All present aye)
• Authorized purchase of three 2024 Nissan Frontier Crew Cabs (All present aye)
• Approved purchase of 'Divine Wind' sculpture from Jim Gallucci (All present aye)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session to discuss agenda items and review the business meeting agenda. The only listed item of interest is a Projects Status Report. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed in the agenda.

• Projects Status Report review

The Board held a work session to review items for the upcoming October 17, 2023, agenda. No formal votes were taken; the session consisted of staff presentations and board discussions on zoning, equipment purchases, and charter amendments.

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 BUSINESS MEETING

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a business meeting with public hearings on the Jan Way annexation and a zoning change, plus first and final readings of budget adjustments and grant appropriations. They will also consider several resolutions, including bids for waterline replacement, a water treatment plant upgrade, and a school renovation, as well as a settlement agreement and a corridor study endorsement.

• Public hearing on Jan Way annexation and zoning amendment (AF-309-2023)
• Final adoption of zoning change for Tax Map 105, Parcel 188.00 along Tri-Cities Crossing to B-4P
• Appropriate $44,000 and $20,000 from Tennessee Highway Safety Office grants (AF-292, AF-293)
• Award bid to Horizon Underground, LLC for Lakecrest Drive Waterline Replacement (AF-300)
• Award bid to Preston Construction for Buck Van Huss Dome Renovation at Dobyns-Bennett High School (AF-305)

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the Jan Way annexation, adopted a plan of services, and rezoned the property from county M-2 heavy manufacturing to M-1R light manufacturing restricted district. They also passed several budget adjustments, including appropriating bond funds and grant money, and awarded contracts for water infrastructure and school renovation projects. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the Tri-Cities Crossing rezoning.

• Approved Jan Way annexation resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted plan of services for Jan Way annexation (unanimous)
• Rezoned Jan Way property from M-2 to M-1R (unanimous)
• Approved Tennessee Commission on Aging grant acceptance and budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved FY24 budget adjustment ordinance for general, water, and sewer projects (unanimous)
• Rezoned Tri-Cities Crossing parcel from A-1 to B-4P (unanimous, Vice Mayor George abstained)
• Awarded Lakecrest Drive waterline replacement bid to Horizon Underground, LLC (unanimous)
• Awarded Buck Van Huss Dome renovation bid to Preston Construction Company (unanimous)

CALLED BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet to discuss a proposed ordinance regarding the FY 2024 General Project Fund Budget. This item is scheduled for a first reading.

• Ordinance to amend the FY 2024 General Project Fund Budget (AF-306-2023)

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a called business meeting on October 2, 2023. The board approved an ordinance to amend the General Project Fund budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

• Approved ordinance to amend FY 2024 General Project Fund budget (unanimous)

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

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session with no formal votes. They discussed the State Rte. 93/State Rte. 1 corridor study, which is slated for endorsement at the next business meeting, and reviewed the agenda item to award the Buck Van Huss Dome renovation bid to Preston Construction Company. No decisions were made during this session.

• No formal decisions made during work session
• Discussed corridor study for endorsement at Oct 3 business meeting
• Reviewed Buck Van Huss Dome renovation bid award to Preston Construction Company

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

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved several rezoning ordinances for properties along Fordtown, Lebanon, and Tri-Cities Crossing roads. They authorized the purchase of Taser 7 weapons for all sworn police officers and approved various budget adjustments and grants.

• Approved rezoning of property along Tri-Cities Crossing to Planned Business District (All aye, 1 abstention)
• Approved rezoning of properties along Eastern Star and Fordtown Roads to Low Density Apartment District (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of properties along Lebanon Road to Planned Development District (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Taser 7 Electronic Control Weapons for all sworn police members (Unanimous)
• Approved $44,000 and $20,000 grants from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (Unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for the Main Street Redevelopment Project (Unanimous)
• Authorized condemnation proceedings to acquire property for a public works project (Unanimous)
• Named the new bicycle facility at Brickyard Park the 'Brickyard Park Pump Track' (Unanimous)

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

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session with no formal votes. Presentations covered Ballad Health's ER wait times and FY2023 accomplishments, Main Street rebuild progress, and a proposal to dedicate the Civic Auditorium to Kingsport City Schools, with a possible November 1 takeover if approved by the BMA and BOE. Staff also reviewed the upcoming business meeting agenda without specific questions.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Reviewed Ballad Health update on ER wait times and FY2023 accomplishments
• Discussed Main Street rebuild and streetscape progress
• Heard proposal to dedicate Civic Auditorium to Kingsport City Schools, with potential November 1 takeover
• Reviewed September 19 business meeting agenda without specific concerns

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

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved three rezoning ordinances: one along Lebanon Road from R-1B to PD, and two along Eastern Star and Fordtown roads from B-3 (and M-1R for one) to R-3. All passed unanimously with all present voting aye. The board also approved several budget amendments, resolutions for equipment purchases, and consent agenda items.

• Approved rezoning along Lebanon Road from R-1B to PD (all aye)
• Approved rezoning along Eastern Star Road and Fordtown Road from B-3 to R-3 (all aye)
• Approved rezoning along Fordtown Road from B-3 and M-1R to R-3 (all aye)
• Approved FY 2024 General Purpose School Fund budget amendment (all aye)
• Approved ordinance authorizing condemnation proceedings for public works project (all aye)
• Approved ordinance amending Section 6-1 and repealing Section 6-169 (all aye)
• Approved Ordinance No. 7101 (FY23 transit budget adjustment) on second reading (roll call 6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 7102 (FY24 general projects and sewer fund budget adjustment) on second reading (roll call 6-0)

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

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session to discuss the August 15 proposed agenda and receive updates on state legislation. No formal votes were taken during this session.

• Discussed proposed ordinance AF-216-2023 to amend Section 6-1 and repeal Section 6-169
• Received TDOT update on Memorial Boulevard and corridor studies for John B Dennis Highway and Stone Drive
• Noted bid bond award to Wells Fargo
• Received update on dental clinic construction design starting this fall

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

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a business meeting with recognitions, public comment, and votes on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a zoning change along Brickyard Park Drive, budget adjustments for transit and sewer funds, and contract awards for engineering and construction services.

• Zoning amendment for parcels along Brickyard Park Drive from M-2 to PD
• Budget adjustment for Urban Mass Transit Assistance Project Fund (AF-259-2023)
• Budget adjustment for General Projects and Sewer Project Funds (AF-261-2023)
• Resolution to award sewer lining project bid to Morgan Contracting, Inc.
• Resolution to purchase John Deere 210 excavator from Sourcewell contract

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a rezoning of property along Brickyard Park Drive from M-2 General Manufacturing to PD Planned Development, along with several budget adjustments and resolutions for infrastructure projects. All votes were unanimous, with no public hearings or appointments.

• Approved rezoning along Brickyard Park Drive to PD Planned Development (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 budget adjustment for Urban Mass Transit Assistance Project Fund (unanimous)
• Approved FY24 budget adjustment for General Projects-Special Revenue and Sewer Project Funds (unanimous)
• Approved FY24 school and general project fund budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved FY24 various funds budget adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 various funds budget adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved LDA Engineering sewer lift station agreement amendment (unanimous)
• Awarded sanitary sewer lining project bid to Morgan Contracting, Inc. (unanimous)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session to review the upcoming business meeting agenda and hear items of interest, including a sales tax report and a projects status report. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and information-gathering session.

• Sales Tax Report
• Projects Status Report

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session to review the agenda for the upcoming August 1 business meeting. Staff provided details on proposed amendments to an engineering contract and meeting rules, but no resolutions were voted on during this session. The board also discussed storm damage recovery efforts and adjourned without taking formal action.

• Reviewed proposed amendment to LDA Engineering contract (AF-255-2023)
• Reviewed proposed amendment to Board Rules of Procedure (AF-248-2023)
• Discussed Sales Tax Report and Projects Status Report
• Discussed storm damage recovery and tree removal efforts
• No formal votes or resolutions passed

REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Commission will consider several rezoning requests for Lebanon Road, Eastern Star Road, and Fordtown Road. Members will also discuss declaring 12 city-owned parcels as surplus property and a Sullivan County zoning text amendment.

• Lebanon Road rezoning request (REZONE23-0223)
• Eastern Star Road rezoning request (REZONE23-0205)
• Fordtown Road rezoning request (REZONE23-0204)
• Declaration of 12 city-owned parcels as surplus property (SURPLS23-0228)
• 2023 Sullivan County zoning text amendment (ZTA23-0227)

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

The Board approved several budget amendments for the 2023 and 2024 fiscal years, including adjustments for school funds. They also authorized various service agreements, grant applications, and board appointments. Additionally, the Board rescinded two previous purchase awards for mini-buses and golf carts.

• Approved rezoning of Brickyard Park Drive property to Planned Development (7-0)
• Approved FY2024 school budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved FY2023 and FY2024 budget adjustments for various funds (7-0)
• Approved change order for Moreland Drive sewer emergency repairs (7-0)
• Rescinded award for purchase of four mini-buses (7-0)
• Rescinded award for lease of 64 golf carts (7-0)
• Awarded long-term disability insurance contract to MetLife (7-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Kingsport Life Saving Crew (6-0, 1 abstention)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss the Lynn Garden Corridor Study. The meeting will also include a sales tax report and a status report on various projects.

• Lynn Garden Corridor Study discussion
• Sales Tax Report review
• Project status pictures and report

The board reviewed a presentation on the Lynn Garden Corridor Study and the proposed agenda for the July 18, 2023 business meeting. No substantive decisions were made during this work session.

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)

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen adopted the FY 2023-2024 budget and water, sewer, and grant fund budgets, all on second reading. The board also authorized the issuance of up to $63.5 million in general obligation public improvement bonds. Numerous resolutions were approved, including contracts for park projects, transit, and employee wellness services.

• Adopted FY 2023-2024 budget (Ordinance 7084)
• Adopted FY 2023-2024 water budget as amended (Ordinance 7085)
• Adopted FY 2023-2024 sewer budget (Ordinance 7086)
• Authorized up to $63.5M general obligation public improvement bonds (Resolutions 2023-299, 2023-300)
• Awarded Bays Mountain Park Nature Center Phase 1 bid to GRC Construction (Resolution 2023-288)
• Renamed Bays Mountain Park Nature Center to 'The Good Steward Nature Center' (Resolution 2023-289)
• Awarded employee physical wellness program RFP to CORA Physical Therapy (Resolution 2023-295, 6-1)
• Approved transfer of Patton Store property to Industrial Development Board (Resolution 2023-278)

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

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session to discuss agenda items for the June 20 business meeting, including a $63.5 million general obligation bond, a change order for Riverbend Park, and a bid award for Bays Mountain Park Nature Center. No formal votes were taken; the session was informational only.

• Reviewed $63.5M general obligation bond issuance (no vote)
• Discussed change order for Riverbend Park Phase 1 (no vote)
• Reviewed bid award for Bays Mountain Park Nature Center Phase 1 (no vote)
• Discussed renaming Bays Mountain Nature Center to 'The Good Steward Nature Center' (no vote)
• Reviewed Visit Kingsport improvements to Hunter Wright Stadium (no vote)
• Discussed employee wellness program and clinic RFPs (no vote)

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 BUSINESS MEETING

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold public hearings regarding the adoption of the FY 2023-2024 city budget and specific budgets for water and sewer funds. The meeting also includes discussions on various grant fund budgets, contract awards, and fee amendments.

• Public hearing for FY 2023-2024 Budget adoption
• Public hearing for FY 24 Water Fund Budget
• Public hearing for FY 2023-2024 Sewer Budget
• Bid award to Traxon Construction, Inc. for Washington County Water Project
• Bid award to Haren Construction for Water Intake Screen Replacement Project

The Board approved the final general, water, and sewer budgets for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Several grant fund budgets and a budget adjustment for FY23 were also passed on first reading. Additionally, the Board approved multiple infrastructure contracts and city resolutions.

• Adopted FY 2023-2024 General Budget (All present aye)
• Adopted FY 24 Water Fund Budget (All present aye)
• Adopted FY 2023-2024 Sewer Budget (All present aye)
• Approved reappointment of Natalie Wells to the Beverage Board (All present aye)
• Awarded Washington County Water Project bid to Traxon Construction, Inc. (All present aye)
• Awarded Water Intake Screen Replacement Project bid to Haren Construction Company, Inc. (All present aye)
• Approved change order for GRC Civil Services, Inc. for Reservoir Road stormwater improvements (All present aye)
• Approved increase in City Court costs via ordinance amendment (All present aye)

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

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session on June 5, 2023, to hear small business updates from KOSBE and related organizations. The board also reviewed and discussed upcoming agenda items including the FY 2023-2024 budget, the Water Fund budget, City Court costs, and a water user rate for North Greene Utility District. No formal decisions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Discussed FY 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance (AF-166-2023)
• Discussed FY 24 Water Fund Budget Ordinance (AF-167-2023)
• Discussed City Court Costs Ordinance amendment (AF-128-2023)
• Discussed North Greene Utility District Water User Rate Resolution (AF-162-2023)

REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Kingsport Regional Planning Commission will consider several land-use items, including a rezoning request, an extension of an ILOC, a property division with a water variance, and declaring a property surplus. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and a consent agenda.

• Rezoning of 1050 Bloomingdale Road from R-1 to A-5 (REZONE23-0136)
• One-year extension and increase of ILOC for Granby Place (2021-201-00008)
• Division of Walden Property with water variance request (MINSUB23-0153)
• Declare 2108 Netherland Inn Road as surplus property (SURPLS23-0158)

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

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved multiple FY24 contracts for asphalt, concrete, crushed stone, and truck hauling, plus renewals for tire recapping and various supplies. They also rejected bids for the Bays Mountain Park Amphitheater project, authorized a potential contribution to the Kingsport Economic Development Board for a dental clinic, and approved a consulting contract with Raftelis for a new customer information system. Interlocal agreements with Mount Carmel for public services and automated garbage collection were renewed, and Tim Dean was appointed to the Board of Education.

• Approved FY24 asphalt bids to Summers-Taylor, Pave-Well, and W-L Construction (unanimous)
• Approved FY24 concrete bid to Summers-Taylor and Ready Mix USA (unanimous)
• Approved FY24 crushed stone bid to Vulcan and Glass Machinery (unanimous)
• Approved FY24 truck hauling bid to JTB Construction, West Stone, and Summers-Taylor (unanimous)
• Rejected bids for Bays Mountain Park Amphitheater project (unanimous)
• Authorized potential contribution to Kingsport Economic Development Board for dental clinic (unanimous)
• Approved consulting contract with Raftelis for new customer information system (unanimous)
• Appointed Tim Dean to Board of Education effective June 30, 2023 (unanimous)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session to receive updates on Petworks and the Neighborhood Commission. The meeting also includes a status report on various projects.

• Petworks update from Michelle Watts
• Neighborhood Commission update from Tiffany Hickman
• Projects status report

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session with presentations from Petworks and the Neighborhood Commission, and reviewed the upcoming business meeting agenda. No formal votes or decisions were taken during this work session. Key agenda items discussed included a Board of Education vacancy appointment and a resolution to reject bids for the Bays Mountain Park Amphitheater project.

• No formal decisions made during work session
• Discussed appointment to Board of Education vacancy (AF-129-2023)
• Discussed rejecting bids for Bays Mountain Park Amphitheater (AF-139-2023)

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

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session to discuss the proposed FY24 general fund budget and water utility operations. No formal votes were taken during this session.

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

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the 2023 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, a budget adjustment adding two accountant positions, a resolution to purchase two dump trucks, and a lease agreement for 64 golf carts. All items passed unanimously. The consent agenda, including agreements for a swim lesson event, solar eclipse glasses grant, and incumbent worker training grant, was also approved.

• Approved CDBG 2023 HUD Action Plan (Resolution 2023-228) unanimously
• Approved budget amendment adding two accountant positions (Ordinance 7082) unanimously
• Approved purchase of two dump trucks via Sourcewell (Resolution 2023-229) unanimously
• Approved lease of 64 golf carts from E-Z-GO (Resolution 2023-230) unanimously
• Approved consent agenda including swim lesson host agreement, solar eclipse glasses grant, and incumbent worker training grant (Resolutions 2023-231, 2023-232, 2023-233) unanimously

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

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. Presentations covered the Dobyns-Bennett High School dome renovation, sanitation fee changes, and the delinquent tax sale process. The board also reviewed the upcoming business meeting agenda without specific questions.

• No formal decisions made during work session
• Reviewed Dobyns-Bennett dome repair options, including steel support recommendation
• Discussed sanitation fee structure changes
• Reviewed delinquent tax sale process
• Reviewed May 2 business meeting agenda

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

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen and Board of Education held a joint session to discuss the Kingsport City Schools Facilities Master Plan. Superintendent Dr. Chris Hampton presented goals including renovating the Tribe Athletic Complex as an elementary school, building a new elementary school in Lynn Garden, relocating Cora Cox, and opening a Middle School Excel facility. City Manager McCartt outlined a funding strategy and next steps. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; session was informational

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

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a budget adjustment adding two accountant positions to the General Fund, and adopted a budget adjustment ordinance for various funds. They also authorized the purchase of three cardiac monitors for the Fire Department, renewed the school crossing guard contract, and adopted a policy for naming public buildings and spaces. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved budget adjustment adding two accountant positions to General Fund (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 7081 amending various fund budgets (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of three Zoll cardiac monitors for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Renewed school crossing guard contract with Cross Safe (unanimous)
• Approved FTA Section 5303 planning funds application with Virginia DRPT (unanimous)
• Approved credit card processing agreement with Southern Automated Systems (unanimous)
• Adopted policy for naming public buildings and spaces (unanimous)
• Named City Hall boardroom the Montgomery-Watterson Boardroom (unanimous)

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

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session on April 17, 2023, with discussion items including a proposed county hotel/motel tax increase and a utilities update. No formal decisions or votes were made during the session. The board reviewed the upcoming business meeting agenda without specific questions or concerns.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Discussed county proposal to add 4% to existing 7% hotel/motel tax
• Heard utilities update on pressures, permit compliance, and regulations
• Reviewed April 18, 2023 business meeting agenda without specific concerns

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)

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved multiple budget adjustment ordinances, including amendments to the General Projects-Special Revenue Fund and the General Purpose School Fund. The board also approved resolutions amending the Jacobs Engineering smart city agreement, joining the Tennessee opioid abatement agreement, and transferring 251 West New Street to the Industrial Development Board. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY23 budget adjustment ordinance for General Projects-Special Revenue Fund (first reading, unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 7079 amending various FY23 fund budgets (second reading, unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 7080 amending FY23 school and general project fund budgets (second reading, unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-207 amending Jacobs Engineering smart city digital roadmap agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-208 joining Tennessee opioid abatement agreement amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-209 transferring 251 West New Street to Industrial Development Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda renewing fuel, propane, CDBG litter cleanup, and linotype press disposal resolutions (unanimous)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss several administrative items. Discussion topics include an update on the employee clinic, a CDBG update, and a facility naming policy.

• Employee Clinic Update from Jodi Mayors, Premise Health
• CDBG Update from Michael Price
• Facility Naming Policy discussion led by Chris McCartt
• Review of project status reports and pictures

The board conducted a work session to discuss city clinic usage, CDBG programs, and a facility naming policy. Members reviewed several resolutions for the April 4 business meeting, including an opioid abatement agreement and a property transfer for redevelopment. No formal votes were taken during this session.

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 BUSINESS MEETING

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider several budget amendments for school and general funds. The meeting also includes decisions on zoning ordinances and various city resolutions.

• Zoning amendment for the Shipp Springs Annexation
• Zoning change for parcels along Oak, E Center, and Myrtle Streets to R-4 Medium Density Apartment District
• Budget amendments for FY 2023 General Purpose School Fund and General Project Fund
• Resolution to purchase the 'Monarch Migration' sculpture
• Resolution for purchasing teacher laptops and docking stations for Kingsport City Schools

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved two zoning ordinances for property along Shipp Springs Road and the Oak/Center/Myrtle Street area. They also passed several budget adjustments and authorized purchases for school laptops, water chemicals, and public art.

• Rezoned Shipp Springs Road property from County R-1 to City R-3 (Passed)
• Rezoned property at Oak, E Center, and Myrtle Streets to R-4 Medium Density Apartment District (Passed)
• Approved budget adjustments for General Purpose School Fund, General Project Fund, and various other funds (Passed)
• Approved purchase of 'Monarch Migration' sculpture from Jim Galluci Sculptor, Ltd. (Passed)
• Authorized purchase of teacher laptops, docking stations, and pens for Kingsport City Schools (Passed)
• Renewed water and wastewater chemical bids with G20 Technologies, Brenntag Mid-South, Pennco, Carus Corporation, and Coastal Water Technology (Passed)
• Renewed lease with Model City Makerspace for 118 Shelby Street (Passed)
• Authorized contribution to Petworks Animal Services, Inc. for line of credit payment assurance (Passed)

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

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session to review the upcoming business meeting agenda. No formal votes or decisions were made; items were discussed, including a lease renewal, economic development partnership, revenue sharing resolution, stadium improvements, a Petworks contribution, and a Goodwill donation container. The meeting adjourned after the review.

• No formal decisions made; agenda items reviewed and discussed

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

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a strategic planning session with presentations on finances, economic development, HR, sanitation, and the FY24 budget. No formal votes or decisions were made; the session was informational and discussion-based. Staff were directed to develop options for debt and budget direction.

• No formal votes or decisions taken during the session
• Staff directed to develop an option merging budget/debt scenarios
• Alderman Montgomery requested no tax increase; city manager said not considered

REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Kingsport Regional Planning Commission is meeting to consider several land-use items, including declaring city-owned property on New Street as surplus, granting final subdivision approval for Magnolia Ridge Phase 1, and approving a minor subdivision with an irregular lot shape variance for the Duckworth property. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a consent agenda for previously reviewed items.

• Surplus request for city-owned property along New Street (PLNCOM23-0059)
• Final subdivision approval for Magnolia Ridge Phase 1 (RESDEV23-0005)
• Final subdivision approval with irregular lot shape variance for Duckworth Property (MINSUB23-0068)
• Approval of February 13 and February 16 meeting minutes
• March Subdivision Letter under other business

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)

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the annexation and zoning of the Shipp Springs area and authorized several budget amendments for the current fiscal year. The board also approved the purchase of eleven police vehicles and extended the completion date for the Riverbend Park redevelopment project.

• Appointed Archie Pierce to the Bays Mountain Park Commission
• Approved annexation and zoning for Shipp Springs (3-0)
• Rezoned Oak, E Center, and Myrtle Street properties to R-4 (7-0)
• Approved FY 2023 school and general fund budget amendments (7-0)
• Authorized purchase of 11 Ford police interceptors (7-0)
• Extended Riverbend Park redevelopment completion date (7-0)
• Authorized sale of surplus Bays Mountain Park exhibits (7-0)
• Ratified grant applications for emergency solutions funding (7-0)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session to receive an update on downtown initiatives from the Economic Development Director. The meeting will also include reviews of project status reports and pictures.

• Economic Development Update on Downtown Initiatives

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session with no formal votes. They received an economic development update on downtown projects, including the Dobyns-Taylor Warehouse and a potential parking lot surplus on New Street. Staff reviewed the March 7 business meeting agenda, with discussion on the Shipp Springs annexation and a zoning change near Bays Mountain. No decisions were made.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Discussed downtown initiatives including Pappy's, Kingsport Grocery, Citizen Supply, and Dobyns-Taylor Warehouse
• Reviewed potential surplus of New Street parking lot for redevelopment
• Discussed Shipp Springs annexation and plan of services (AF-50-2023)
• Discussed zoning amendment for parcels along Oak, E Center, and Myrtle Streets (AF-51-2023)

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)

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved several FY23 budget amendments, including adding two full-time maintenance positions, and passed resolutions for school purchases, HVAC projects, and a nutrition site agreement. All votes were unanimous except Mayor Shull abstaining on the recovery center fund disbursement. The meeting was largely routine with no public hearings or substantive debate.

• Reappointed Tony Jennings to Kingsport Housing and Redevelopment Authority for five-year term (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 School Special Projects Fund budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 General Purpose School Fund budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved adding two full-time maintenance positions to General Fund (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 various funds budget adjustment ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 7071 amending various fund budgets on second reading (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution No. 2023-172 authorizing funds to First Tennessee Development District for recovery center (Mayor Shull abstained)
• Passed consent agenda including Chromebook purchase, robotics donation, temporary employment services, vans purchase, E-Rate equipment, and HVAC project agreements (unanimous)

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

The Board conducted a work session to receive a paving season update and review the proposed February 21, 2023, agenda. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

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 BUSINESS MEETING

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a business meeting with a public hearing on the Fieldcrest Annexation six-month plan update, and consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a zoning amendment to permit residential use on upper floors in B-3 zones, budget adjustments, and various contracts. The agenda also includes a resolution opposing partisan municipal elections and several consent agenda items.

• Public hearing: Six Month Plan of Services Update for Fieldcrest Annexation (AF-23-2023)
• Ordinance amending zoning code to add residential use on 2nd floor or higher in B-3 zones (AF-3-2023)
• Budget Adjustment Ordinances for FY23 (AF-15-2023, AF-12-2023)
• Resolution awarding bid for mowing various locations (AF-17-2023) and rejecting park maintenance portion (AF-29-2023)
• Resolution opposing partisan municipal elections (AF-40-2023)

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen passed an ordinance on second reading to allow residential use on the second floor or higher in B-3 Highway Oriented Business zones. They also approved several resolutions, including contracts for mowing, fleet maintenance, centrifuge repair, and vehicle purchases, and passed a resolution opposing partisan municipal elections. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved zoning amendment allowing residential use on 2nd+ floors in B-3 zones (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustment ordinance for various funds (unanimous)
• Awarded mowing contract to Thomas Quality Lawn Care and Clines Lawn Care LLC (unanimous)
• Awarded fleet maintenance bid to Southern Tire Mart (unanimous)
• Approved centrifuge repair service contract with FL Smidth, Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of two F-150 4x4 SuperCabs from Lonnie Cobb Ford (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for Bays Mountain Park caretaker residence (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution opposing partisan municipal elections (unanimous)

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

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session to discuss various items. No formal votes were taken, as the session focused on reviewing the upcoming business meeting agenda and discussing administrative matters.

• Discussed naming the boardroom after a previous BMA member
• Discussed opposing proposed Tennessee legislation regarding partisan municipal elections
• Reviewed Six-Month Plan of Services Update for Fieldcrest Annexation
• Discussed resolution for utility customer payment flexibility for delinquent balances
• Discussed amending payment terms for Med Fit employee wellness contract

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

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session with no formal votes. They discussed the Northeast TN Regional Recovery Center, with a vote on fund transfer scheduled for the February board meeting. Staff presented a communications update and the FY22 audit, which received an unmodified clean opinion. No items on the January 17 proposed agenda were discussed.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at this work session
• Scheduled vote on recovery center fund transfer for February board meeting
• Received FY22 audit presentation with unmodified clean opinion

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)

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen passed on first reading an ordinance to allow residential use on the 2nd floor or higher in B-3 Highway Oriented Business zones. They also approved a budget adjustment ordinance for various FY23 funds on first reading, and gave final adoption to an ordinance amending the General Purpose School Fund budget. Several resolutions were passed, including agreements for school nutrition services, aquatic center concessions, and additional TIF financing for the Stonegate Plaza redevelopment district.

• Passed zoning amendment allowing residential use on 2nd+ floors in B-3 zones (first reading, all aye)
• Passed FY23 budget adjustment ordinance for various funds (first reading, all aye)
• Adopted Ordinance 7068 amending General Purpose School Fund budget (roll call, all aye)
• Passed Resolution 2023-151 authorizing Gordon Food Service agreement amendment for school nutrition (all aye)
• Passed Resolution 2023-152 awarding aquatic center concession distributor to H.T. Hackney (all aye)
• Passed Resolution 2023-155 approving additional TIF financing for Stonegate Plaza redevelopment (all aye, Cooper abstaining)
• Approved consent agenda including resolutions for equipment rental, Main Street program, and property damage releases (roll call, all aye)
• Accepted FY2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report