kingsport-tn public meetings in 2024

REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Kingsport Regional Planning Commission will consider two new business items: a rezoning request for Brookside Drive (REZONE24-0260) from M-1 to B-3, and a TDOT right-of-way acquisition/surplus along I-26 (SURPLS24-0257). The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings and handle consent agenda items. Public comment is limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Brookside Drive Rezoning (REZONE24-0260): request to rezone from M-1 to B-3
• TDOT Right-of-way/Surplus along I-26 (SURPLS24-0257): approval of acquisition/surplus
• Approval of minutes from Nov 18, Nov 21, and Dec 9 meetings
• Consent agenda for previously reviewed items or minor subdivisions

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 amendment for properties on Summerville and Kendrick Creek Roads, and an update to the Fieldcrest and Cherry Knoll annexation plan. They will also consider several budget ordinances, including amendments to the FY 2025 school and general projects funds, and final adoption of FY25 and FY24 budget ordinances. Other business includes resolutions for purchasing equipment, property acquisitions, and various contracts.

• Public hearing on zoning change for Tax Map 105, Parcels 193.00 and 194.00 along Summerville Road and Kendrick Creek Road from A-1 to R-1C
• Public hearing on Annual Plan of Services Update for Fieldcrest and Cherry Knoll annexations
• Ordinance to amend FY 2025 General Purpose School Fund and General Projects Fund budgets
• Resolution to award bid for athletic uniforms and sports equipment to BSN Sports
• Resolution authorizing PILOT agreement with LHP Capital

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a rezoning along Summerville and Kendrick Creek Roads, amended several FY2025 budgets, and adopted two budget ordinances on final reading. The board also approved numerous resolutions including contracts for athletic uniforms, generator services, a hydro excavator truck, property purchases, and a PILOT agreement for a low-income housing project. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the rezoning.

• Rezoned property along Summerville and Kendrick Creek Roads from A-1 Agricultural to R-1C Residential (all aye, George abstained)
• Approved FY2025 General Purpose School Fund and General Projects Fund budget amendments (all aye)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 7185 amending various FY25 fund budgets on second reading (roll call, all aye)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 7186 amending various FY24 fund budgets on second reading (roll call, all aye)
• Awarded athletic uniforms and sports equipment contract to BSN Sports (all aye)
• Renewed generator services award with Nixon Power Services (all aye)
• Authorized purchase of one hydro excavator truck from Jet-Vac Equipment Company (all aye)
• Approved PILOT agreement with LHP Capital for low/moderate-income multifamily housing (all aye)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session with one scheduled discussion item: an update on Kingsport Chamber programs. The board will also review the upcoming business meeting agenda and receive sales tax and project status reports. No votes or decisions are scheduled on this agenda.

• Kingsport Chamber Programs Update presentation
• Review of business meeting agenda
• Sales Tax Report
• Projects Status Report

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a business meeting with a public comment period. The only substantive item is a first reading and public hearing on a budget ordinance for various funds for fiscal year 2024. No other business matters are listed.

• Public hearing and first reading of Budget Ordinance AF-353-2024 for various funds FY24

CALLED REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Kingsport Regional Planning Commission will consider preliminary approval of the Fieldcrest Acres Phase 1 development, including associated variances, and a Future Land Use Map amendment to change the property's designation from industrial to residential. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and public comment.

• Fieldcrest Acres Phase 1 Preliminary PD (PD24-0131) with variances, off Fieldcrest Road
• Future Land Use Map Amendment for Fieldcrest Acres (PD24-0131) from industrial to residential

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING

The Kingsport Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on eight requests for variances and a special exception, including a commercial outdoor display area, residential additions, and accessory structures. The board will also vote on the October 3, 2024 meeting minutes. All items are for decision at this meeting.

• Special exception for outdoor display at 2405 Memorial Blvd (B-4P)
• 5.3-ft side yard variance at 1220 Catawba St for home addition
• 12.09-ft rear yard variance at 201 Rosehaven Ct for home expansion
• 412-sq-ft accessory structure variance at 2224 Sunningdale Rd for detached garage
• 63.1-sq-ft wall sign variance at 1664 E Stone Dr for Kroger pickup sign

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a business meeting with multiple ordinances and resolutions, including budget adjustments for FY2025, reallocation of ARPA funds, and approval of a purchase order for a Centegix safety platform for schools. Several resolutions authorize grants and agreements, including a comprehensive plan contract with Kimley-Horn.

• Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY2025 (AF-322-2024)
• Ordinance to Reallocate ARPA Funding Between Projects (AF-311-2024)
• Resolution for Centegix Safety Platform and CrisisAlert System for Kingsport City Schools (AF-310-2024)
• Resolution to Execute Agreement with Kimley-Horn for Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map (AF-330-2024)
• Resolution to Amend Economic Development Contribution to Industrial Development Board (AF-328-2024)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session to discuss a municipal election matter and receive a utilities update. The board will also review the upcoming business meeting agenda and hear reports on sales tax and project statuses.

• Discussion of municipal election with Jason Booher
• Utilities update by Ryan McReynolds and Niki Ensor
• Review of business meeting agenda
• Sales tax report
• Projects status report

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session with no formal votes. They heard a presentation on options for changing the municipal election date, with a recommendation to move it to November, and a utilities update on infrastructure and master plans. The meeting was informational only, with no decisions made.

• No formal decisions made during work session
• Heard presentation on municipal election options (no action taken)
• Heard utilities update on infrastructure and master plans (no action taken)

REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Kingsport Regional Planning Commission will consider several development items, including a rezoning request, final plat approvals, and a preliminary zoning development plan for a new outdoor display area at a Rural King store. The commission will also vote on a zoning text amendment for temporary RV dwellings in Sullivan County. Public comment is limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Rezoning of Summerville/Kendrick Creek Road from A-1 to R-1C (REZONE24-0237)
• Final plat approval for Lebanon Meadows Planned Development (PD24-0238)
• Acceptance of irrevocable letter of credit for Lebanon Meadows improvements
• Preliminary ZDP for new outdoor display area at 2405 Memorial Boulevard (Rural King)
• Zoning text amendment for temporary RV dwellings in Sullivan County (ZTA24-0277)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a business meeting with several ordinances on first reading, including amendments to the 2025 school fund budgets and a budget adjustment for various FY2025 funds. They will also consider reallocating ARPA funds to ensure they are spent or encumbered by December 31, 2024. Other business includes resolutions for equipment rental, grants, donations, and school purchases. The agenda includes public comment and consent agenda items.

• Ordinance to reallocate ARPA funding between projects (AF-311-2024)
• Ordinance to amend 2025 General Purpose School Fund Budget (AF-309-2024)
• Ordinance to amend 2025 School Special Project Fund Budget (AF-313-2024)
• Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY2025 (AF-304-2024)
• Resolution to accept Ballad Health donation for a Reset Room at Ross N. Robinson Middle School (AF-308-2024)

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved all items on the agenda unanimously, including appointments to the Economic Development Board and Employee Dependent Scholarship Program, several budget amendment ordinances, and resolutions for equipment rental, grants, donations, and school purchases. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved appointments to Economic Development Board and Employee Dependent Scholarship Program (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending Public Art Committee code (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to 2025 school fund budgets and various funds (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA fund reallocation ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved resolution renewing Caterpillar milling machine and sweeper rental (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for apprenticeship training grant (unanimous)
• Approved resolution accepting Ballad Health donation for Ross N. Robinson Middle School (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including donation, alcohol compliance, and social media litigation resolution (unanimous)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session to discuss updates on Petworks and roads and paving, and to review the upcoming business meeting agenda. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Petworks update by Michelle Watts
• Roads & Paving update by Michael Thompson
• Review of business meeting agenda
• Projects Status Report

The work session was informational, with no formal votes taken. Staff presented updates on Petworks animal shelter finances and the Pave Kingsport road resurfacing initiative. Aldermen expressed concerns about KHRA housing data and the Petworks loan, with the city attorney agreeing to correct the resolution. The board reviewed the upcoming business meeting agenda, including a public art committee ordinance.

• Heard Petworks shelter update with budget and fundraising details
• Heard roads and paving update on Pave Kingsport initiative
• Reviewed Nov. 19 agenda item on Public Art Committee ordinance (AF-295-2024)
• Discussed KHRA housing concerns; mayor asked for structure options
• City attorney to correct Petworks loan resolution language

HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION MEETING

The Commission will consider new business regarding demolitions, additions, and fences at specific addresses. The meeting also includes a review of several in-house approvals granted since the last regular meeting.

• 1236 Watauga Street: Demolition and addition to primary structure
• 1236 Watauga Street: Privacy fence
• 217 Hammond Ave: Screened-in back porch addition
• 221 W. Main St.: Downtown mural approval
• 200 W. Church Circle: Roof replacement on activities building

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session with a single discussion item: strategic planning. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Discussion of strategic planning

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a business meeting with recognitions, public comment, appointments, and several business items. Key actions include final adoption of budget ordinances for bulletproof vest funding and a K-9 donation, plus resolutions to purchase a pumper truck and adopt a consultant selection policy. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with routine purchases and agreements.

• Budget ordinance to appropriate $13,703.42 from USDOJ Bulletproof Vest Partnership
• Ordinance to appropriate private donation for KPD K-9 program
• Resolution to purchase one pumper truck with Enforcer chassis via Sourcewell cooperative
• Resolution to adopt consultant selection policy for FHWA/TDOT-funded projects
• Resolution to change meeting dates for future board meetings

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session with discussion items including updates from UTHSC on a dental school, presentations from local nonprofits (Salvation Army, Hope Haven, Grace House), and a projects status report. They will also review the upcoming business meeting agenda and receive a sales tax report. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Dental School Update from UTHSC representatives
• Salvation Army Update by Capt. Crystal Radi
• Hope Haven Update by Joel Trigg
• Grace House Update by Alanna Leonberg
• Sales Tax Report

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session on November 4, 2024, with no formal votes or decisions. Presentations were given by UTHSC on the dental school timeline, Salvation Army on holiday programs, Hope Haven and Grace House on homeless services, and a projects status report was referenced. The board reviewed the upcoming business meeting agenda without specific discussion.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Received UTHSC dental school update targeting full-time students by 2029
• Heard Salvation Army report on 975 angel tree recipients and 16 kettle locations
• Received Hope Haven and Grace House updates on homeless services
• Reviewed November 5 business meeting agenda without changes

CALLED HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION MEETING

The Kingsport Historic Zoning Commission will hold a called meeting to consider one new business item: exterior updates to the property at 1114 Watauga Street (case HISTRC24-0215). The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, minutes, and public comment.

• 1114 Watauga Street – Exterior Updates (HISTRC24-0215)

REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Kingsport Regional Planning Commission will meet to consider three zoning text amendments from Sullivan County, covering fee changes, stormwater pollution prevention, and temporary RV dwellings. The commission is asked to send positive recommendations to the Sullivan County Commission. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, a consent agenda, and public comment.

• ZTA24-0222: 2024 Sullivan County Fee Changes
• ZTA24-0221: 2024 Sullivan County ZTA for Stormwater Pollution Prevention
• ZTA24-0223: 2024 Sullivan County ZTA for Temporary RV Dwelling
• Approval of September 16, 2024 Work Session Minutes
• Approval of September 19, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a business meeting with several financial and operational items, including accepting grants for police equipment, purchasing vehicles and technology, and renaming a trail. Public comment is allowed on agenda items.

• Appropriate $13,703.42 from USDOJ Bulletproof Vest Partnership
• Accept private donation for K-9 program
• Appropriate $54,000 and $25,000 from Tennessee Highway Safety Office grants
• Purchase 2025 Autocar refuse truck and five Nissan Frontiers
• Rename 'Moonshiners' Delight' trail to 'Woody's Trail'

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved several budget ordinances and resolutions, including appropriating $54,000 from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office and $25,000 for a coordinator grant. They also authorized purchases of a refuse truck, a mobile wireless lift system, five Nissan Frontier trucks, and an upgrade to the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) solution. All items passed unanimously.

• Approved $13,703.42 budget appropriation for USDOJ Bulletproof Vest Partnership (all aye)
• Approved $4,000 donation for K-9 program and budget appropriation (all aye)
• Approved $54,000 THSO FY'25 grant appropriation, Ordinance 7175 (roll call, all aye)
• Approved $25,000 THSO FY'25 Coordinator grant, Ordinance 7176 (roll call, all aye)
• Approved various FY25 fund budget amendments, Ordinance 7177 (roll call, all aye)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Autocar refuse truck via Sourcewell (all aye)
• Approved purchase of mobile wireless lift system via Sourcewell (all aye)
• Approved purchase of five Nissan Frontier trucks from TN State Contract (all aye)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss strategic planning with Julia Novak from Raftelis. The meeting will also include a status report on various city projects.

• Strategic Planning discussion with Julia Novak, Raftelis
• Projects Status Report

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They heard a presentation from consultant Julia Novak of Raftelis on the strategic planning process, including community involvement and timeline. City staff reviewed the proposed agenda for the October 15 business meeting, but no items were discussed in depth. The meeting adjourned after a projects status report.

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING

The Kingsport Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on six cases, including requests for a new church in an industrial zone, an electronic message board, an in-home childcare, and several yard and accessory structure variances. The board will also vote on the September 5, 2024 meeting minutes. All items are under consideration; no final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Case BZA24-0203: New church (Grace Pointe Fellowship) in M-1R Light Manufacturing Restricted District at 165 Breckenridge Trace
• Case BZA24-0204: 34-foot rear yard deviation for accessory structure at 368 Old Kinkead Road (R-1B)
• Case BZA24-0205: Special exception for in-home childcare at 1021 Timberidge Trail (R-1B)
• Case BZA24-0206: Front and rear yard variances for new single-family home at 1200 Fiddlers Way (R-1B)
• Case BZA24-0213: 746 sq ft and 4-foot variances for accessory structure at 418 Roller Street (R-4)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a business meeting with several votes, including budget ordinances for state highway safety grants, final adoption of ordinances amending alarm regulations and funding a new customer information system, and resolutions for equipment purchases and software contracts. Public comment is allowed.

• Budget ordinance to appropriate $54,000 from Tennessee Highway Safety Office FY'25 Grant
• Budget ordinance to appropriate $25,000 from THSO FY'25 Coordinator Grant
• Ordinance to amend alarm system regulations and special code enforcement officer authority
• Resolution to purchase two Freightliner trucks with Peterson TL-3 loaders via Sourcewell
• Resolution to authorize agreement with Hansen Banner for Customer Information System software

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved several ordinances and resolutions, including funding for a new Customer Information System (CIS) with contracts awarded to Hansen Banner, LLC and Raftelis. They also passed budget amendments for state highway safety grants and various funds, and authorized the purchase of equipment and issuance of capital outlay notes. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $54,000 THSO grant appropriation (all aye)
• Approved $25,000 THSO coordinator grant appropriation (all aye)
• Approved FY2025 various fund budget amendment (all aye)
• Approved Ordinance 7171 for TDOT transit reimbursement (roll call, all aye)
• Approved Ordinance 7172 for FY25 various funds (roll call, all aye)
• Approved Ordinance 7173 amending alarm systems code (roll call, all aye)
• Approved Ordinance 7174 establishing CIS project funding (roll call, all aye)
• Approved Resolution 2025-070 awarding CIS to Hansen Banner, LLC (all aye)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss a joint meeting with the Kingsport Board of Education regarding operating and capital budgets. They will also review the upcoming business meeting agenda and receive reports on sales tax and project statuses.

• Joint meeting with Kingsport Board of Education on operating and capital budgets
• Review of business meeting agenda
• Sales tax report
• Projects status report

The work session was informational only. The Board heard a joint presentation from Kingsport City Schools on strategic planning and a 10-year capital vision, with discussion on facility needs and funding. City Manager McCartt also gave a storm damage update. No formal decisions or votes were made.

• No formal votes or decisions taken at work session

REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Kingsport Regional Planning Commission will meet to consider several development items, including a final plat and surety bond for Arbor Town Homes, and a Future Land Use Plan amendment for the Fieldcrest site from industrial to residential, along with preliminary approval for Fieldcrest Acres Phase 1. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a consent agenda. Two items were withdrawn before the meeting.

• Final plat approval for The Arbor Town Homes Development off Riverbend Drive (PD23-0329)
• Acceptance of a surety bond for remaining improvements at Arbor Town Homes (PD23-0329)
• Amendment of 2030 Future Land Use Plan for Fieldcrest site from industrial to residential (PD24-0131)
• Contingent preliminary approval for Fieldcrest Acres Phase 1 Planned Development (PD24-0131)
• Approval of August 12 and August 15, 2024 meeting minutes

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a business meeting with several significant items, including first readings of the FY25 budget ordinance, funding for a new customer information system, and an agreement with TDOT. They will also consider resolutions for development agreements, school bus purchases, and other operational matters. Public comment is available.

• FY25 budget ordinance for various funds (AF-244-2024)
• Ordinance to fund new Customer Information System via 12-year capital outlay note (AF-264-2024)
• Resolution for TDOT reimbursement of annual operation expenses FY24-25 (AF-231-2024)
• Ordinance amending alarm system regulations and special code enforcement officer authority (AF-253-2024)
• Resolutions for materials agreements with TS Designs (St. Andrews Garth Phase 2), Orth Construction (Hunts Crossing Phase 2), and Brickyard TN LLC (Brickyard Village Phase 1)

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved multiple budget ordinances and resolutions, including amendments to various FY25 fund budgets and establishing funding for a new customer information system via a 12-year capital outlay note. The board also approved several resolutions authorizing materials agreements for developments, purchasing nine school buses, leasing golf carts, and awarding a bid for the Fox Den Playground. All votes were unanimous with all present voting 'aye'.

• Approved FY25 budget ordinance for various funds (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance establishing funding for new customer information system from 12-year capital outlay note (unanimous)
• Approved resolution and ordinance for TDOT transit operating expense reimbursement FY24-25 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending alarm systems and special code enforcement officer authority (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement resolutions for St. Andrews Garth Phase 2 and Hunts Crossing Phase 2 developments (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing materials agreement with Brickyard TN LLC for Brickyard Village Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to purchase nine 72-passenger Blue Bird school buses from Central States Bus Sales (unanimous)
• Approved resolution awarding Fox Den Playground bid to Inland Construction Inc. (unanimous)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session to discuss a joint meeting with the Kingsport Housing and Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) Board. The agenda also includes a review of the upcoming business meeting agenda and a projects status report. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Joint meeting with KHRA Board
• Review of business meeting agenda
• Projects Status Report

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session with no formal votes. They received a detailed presentation from Kingsport Housing and Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) staff on voucher programs, waitlists, and the Lee Property site, with discussion on tax credits and a new Opportunity Appalachia program. Staff also reviewed the September 17 business meeting agenda, including an alderman appointment recommendation and several ordinances/resolutions.

• No formal decisions made; work session only
• Discussed KHRA voucher program and Lee Property redevelopment
• Reviewed appointment of Gary Mayes to fill alderman vacancy (recommendation only)
• Discussed alarm system ordinance amendment (AF-253-2024)
• Discussed Cleek Road property donation for greenbelt parking lot (AF-249-2024)
• Discussed mural approval process in B-2 zone (AF-238-2024)

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING

The Kingsport Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on seven cases, including requests for variances, special exceptions, a non-conforming use re-establishment, and a zoning interpretation. The board will also vote on the minutes from its August 1, 2024 meeting. The next application deadline is September 16, 2024.

• Special exception for outdoor vehicle storage and construction materials at 354 Shadowtown Road (BZA24-0152)
• 38-foot rear yard deviation for a detached garage at 1843 Topsail Court (BZA24-0154)
• Front and rear yard variances for a modular home on E. Aesque Street (BZA24-0159)
• Re-establish non-conforming duplex use at 1392 E. Center Street (BZA24-0169)
• Zoning interpretation on animal boarding facilities in B-2 and B-2E districts (BZA24-0172)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a business meeting with the swearing in of newly elected members, selection of a vice mayor, and a declaration of an alderman vacancy. They will consider first reading of an ordinance amending alarm system regulations and a budget adjustment for FY2025, along with several resolutions including a property donation, purchase of school buses, and a golf cart lease.

• Ordinance to amend alarm systems code and special code enforcement officer authority
• Budget adjustment ordinance for FY2025
• Resolution to accept Cleek Road property donation for greenbelt parking lot named 'Wallace & Billie Alley Memorial Parking Lot'
• Resolution to purchase nine 72-passenger Blue Bird school buses from Central States Bus Sales using Sourcewell contract
• Resolution to lease 64 golf carts from Yamaha

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen convened but immediately adjourned sine die after Vice Mayor George moved to do so, citing a vacancy, absences, and the nature of upcoming business. The mayor declared a vacancy for his former aldermanic seat and asked staff to place the selection process on the next agenda. No substantive decisions were made.

• Declared vacancy on Board of Mayor and Aldermen for mayor's former seat (AF-255-2024)
• Adjourned meeting sine die (all present voted aye)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

This meeting agenda is for the Board of Mayor and Aldermen work session scheduled for September 3, 2024, but it has been cancelled. No items are listed for discussion or decision.

CALLED HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION MEETING

The Kingsport Historic Zoning Commission is meeting to consider a home addition at 209 W. Wanola Ave (case HISTRC24-0142). The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, minutes, and public comment.

• 209 W. Wanola Ave - Home Addition - (HISTRC24-0142)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a business meeting with final adoption votes on the FY25 budget ordinance, an amended stormwater ordinance to meet new state permit requirements, and several resolutions including equipment purchases and construction contracts. The agenda also includes appointments, recognitions, and public comment.

• Final adoption of FY25 budget ordinance (AF-229-2024)
• Final adoption of stormwater ordinance amendment for 2024 MS4 permit (AF-190-2024)
• Resolution to purchase CAT 420 backhoe loader and CAT 306 mini excavator from TN State Contract (AF-230-2024)
• Resolution to award construction contract to Preston Construction Co. for Justice Center expansion (AF-235-2024)
• Resolution to award bid to Construction Partners, LLC for water and sewer warehouse renovations (AF-240-2024)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session to discuss a legislative update and review the upcoming business meeting agenda. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being the legislative update and a projects status report.

• Legislative update by Deputy City Manager Ryan McReynolds
• Review of business meeting agenda
• Projects status report

REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Regional Planning Commission will review several items including a rezoning request, final plats for a subdivision, a letter of credit, and a performance bond release. Public comment is invited.

• Rezoning of Old Fall Creek Road from County PBD/SC to County R-1
• Final plat approval for Saint Andrews Garth Phase 2, Lots 11-18 and 29-35
• Irrevocable Letter of Credit for $70,834.50 for Saint Andrews Garth improvements
• Final subdivision approval for Terry & Alice Malone Property and Division of Anderson/Page Property with irregular lot shape variance
• Release of Cox Valley performance bond (RESDEV22-0226)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a business meeting with public hearings on amendments to city code regarding public art and murals, an update to the stormwater management ordinance, and budget adjustments for FY 2024 and FY 2025. They will also consider final adoption of a zoning change along Riverbend Drive, budget ordinances, and several resolutions including a waterline upgrade contract, transit grant application, and a tax increment financing for The Arbor Townhome Project.

• Public hearing on ordinance to amend city code on public art and murals (AF-222-2024)
• Update to Stormwater Management Ordinance to meet 2024 MS4 permit (AF-190-2024)
• Budget adjustment ordinances for FY 2024 and FY 2025 (AF-227-2024, AF-229-2024)
• Zoning change for Tax Map 077H parcels along Riverbend Drive from B-4P to PD (AF-199-2024)
• Resolution to award bid to Traxon Construction for waterline upgrades (AF-218-2024)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session to discuss the Stormwater Ordinance and Manual, presented by Mary Halley of WSP. The agenda also includes a review of the upcoming business meeting agenda and reports on sales tax and project statuses.

• Discussion of Stormwater Ordinance and Manual
• Review of business meeting agenda
• Sales Tax Report
• Projects Status Report

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session with no formal votes. They discussed a stormwater ordinance and manual update, and reviewed the upcoming business meeting agenda, including a potential opioid settlement, a wastewater plant engineering agreement, and a TIF for a 92-unit townhome project. No decisions were made.

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING

The Kingsport Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on three variance requests: a 307 sq ft accessory structure variance at 3971 Skyland Drive, a 2.6-foot side yard variance at 209 W. Wanola Avenue, and a sign variance at 2626 East Stone Drive. The board will also consider approval of the July 11, 2024 meeting minutes. Public comment is limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Variance to exceed accessory structure size limit by 307 sq ft at 3971 Skyland Drive (R-1B)
• Side yard variance of 2.6 feet for home addition at 209 W. Wanola Avenue (R-2)
• Variance to allow additional freestanding sign at 2626 East Stone Drive (B-3)
• Approval of July 11, 2024 meeting minutes

REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Kingsport Regional Planning Commission is meeting to consider a zoning text amendment regarding murals (ZTA24-0087) and to elect officers. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and a consent agenda for previously reviewed items. Public comment is allowed.

• Mural Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA24-0087) — recommendation to Board of Mayor and Aldermen
• Officer elections for Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Approval of June 17, 2024 Called Meeting, Work Session, and June 20, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Consent agenda for minor subdivisions and final plats

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a business meeting with public hearings on a zoning amendment for property along Riverbend Drive and several budget adjustments for FY 2024 and FY 2025. They will also consider resolutions for purchasing vehicles and equipment, awarding a road resurfacing bid, and approving various contracts and policies. The agenda includes recognitions, appointments, and a consent agenda with routine items.

• Public hearing on zoning change of Tax Map 077H, Parcel 001.10 and portion of 002.00 along Riverbend Drive from B-4P to PD
• Budget adjustment ordinances for various funds in FY 2025 and FY 2024
• Resolution to purchase four pull-behind truck leaf loaders from Sourcewell contract
• Resolution to award bid to Summers-Taylor, Inc. for Kingsport Resurfacing Project (PIN #129800.00)
• Resolution to adopt a city-wide cash handling policy

CALLED HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION MEETING

The Kingsport Historic Zoning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes, and will consider a new business item: a freestanding sign at 2144 Netherland Inn Road (along the back side off of Lilac Street). Public comment is allowed on issue-oriented items.

• New business: Freestanding sign at 2144 Netherland Inn Road (HISTRC24-0117)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session to discuss a dental clinic update and a city projects status report. They will also review the upcoming business meeting agenda and receive reports on sales tax and workers' compensation. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Dental Clinic Update presented by Bill Wetherholt
• Projects Status Report by City Manager Chris McCartt
• Sales Tax Report
• Workers' Compensation Report

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session with no formal votes. They received updates on the dental clinic, which is on schedule and on budget, and on various city and school projects. Staff reviewed the July 16 agenda, including a school budget amendment for employee cost-of-living adjustments, a contract with Loomis Armored, a cash handling policy, and a senior center grant application. No decisions were made.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Reviewed dental clinic update: operational, on schedule, on budget
• Reviewed projects status report for city and schools
• Discussed school budget amendment for COLA (AF-210-2024)
• Discussed Loomis Armored contract (AF-202-2024)
• Discussed city-wide cash handling policy (AF-192-2024)
• Discussed FTAAAD Senior Center Grant application (AF-195-2024)

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two property requests. The items include a special exception for a new cell tower on N. Eastman Road and a yard deviation for a garage at 1447 Highpoint Avenue.

• Special exception for a new cell tower at TBD N. Eastman Road
• 96 foot rear yard deviation for a detached two-car garage at 1447 Highpoint Avenue
• Approval of May 6, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• 10 year Zoning Variance Report by Finnegan Hounshell

REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Regional Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for Riverbend Drive, along with several subdivision-related items. The meeting includes consent agenda items for a guarantee reduction and a letter of credit release, as well as a contingent final plat approval for Hunts Crossing. Public comment is scheduled.

• Riverbend Drive Rezoning (REZONE24-0108): request to rezone from B-4P to PD
• Guarantee of Improvements reduction for Frylee Court (MINSUB22-0162)
• Hunt's Crossing Phase 1A Irrevocable Letter of Credit Release (PLNCOM22-0031)
• Hunts Crossing Ph2A Contingent Final Plat approval

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen adopted the FY2024-2025 budget, water budget, sewer budget, and several grant fund budgets on second reading. They also approved multiple resolutions awarding contracts for paving, sewer upgrades, and engineering services, and passed zoning changes for properties on East Center Street and Airport Parkway.

• Adopted FY2024-2025 budget (Ordinance 7153, unanimous)
• Adopted FY2024-2025 water budget (Ordinance 7154, unanimous)
• Adopted FY2024-2025 sewer budget (Ordinance 7155, unanimous)
• Rezoned East Center Street property from R-1B to B-1 (Ordinance 7151, 6-0-1 abstention)
• Rezoned Airport Parkway parcels from MX to PD (Ordinance 7152, 6-0-1 abstention)
• Awarded paving contract to W-L Construction & Paving (Resolution 2024-273, unanimous)
• Awarded sewer upgrade project to Franklin Underground Utility Services (Resolution 2024-270, unanimous)
• Approved engineering agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for water model update (Resolution 2024-269, unanimous)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session to discuss an update from KEDB/NETWORKS and a financial report on utilities. They will also review the upcoming business meeting agenda and receive a projects status report.

• KEDB / NETWORKS update
• Utilities Financial Report
• Review of business meeting agenda
• Projects Status Report

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session on June 17, 2024, to discuss updates and review the upcoming business meeting agenda. No formal votes or decisions were made during the session. Items discussed included KEDB/NETWORKS updates, a new utilities financial report, and several agenda items such as floodplain zoning amendments and engineering agreements.

• No formal decisions made during work session
• Reviewed agenda for June 18, 2024 business meeting
• Discussed KEDB/NETWORKS project updates
• Presented new utilities financial report for public transparency
• Discussed floodplain zoning ordinance amendment (AF-183-2024)
• Discussed engineering agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for water model update (AF-169-2024)
• Discussed resolution to adjust uncollectible property tax for 2013 (AF-115-2024)
• Discussed engineering agreement with Barge Design Solutions for water quality assessment (AF-172-2024)

CALLED REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Kingsport Regional Planning Commission is meeting to consider a zoning text amendment that would adopt new FEMA model floodplain ordinance language. The commission is asked to give a positive recommendation to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and a consent agenda.

• Amend Zoning Chapter 114, Division 5, Floodplain Zoning to adopt new FEMA model floodplain ordinance language (ZTA27-0120)

HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION MEETING

The Historic Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss old and new business, and hear public comment. The main items are a wrought iron fence at 1215 Watauga Street and a sign replacement at 434 Shelby Street.

• 1215 Watauga Street (HISTRC24-0113) - new business
• 1215 Watauga Street - wrought iron fence
• 434 Shelby Street - sign replacement

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING

The Kingsport Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on six variance requests, ranging from sign size and height exceptions to yard setbacks for new homes and a modular home. The board will also vote on approving the May 2, 2024 meeting minutes and hear public comment.

• Variance for new electronic church sign at 201 E. Stone Drive (BZA24-0080)
• Variance for modular home at 1007 Oak Street (BZA24-0086)
• Variance for yard barn at 211 Wrenwood Court (BZA24-0091)
• Variance for new home at 2245 Lamont Street (BZA24-0094)
• Variance for freestanding sign at 1487 Rock Springs Road (BZA24-0099) and at 1800 East Stone Drive (BZA24-0102)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY 2024-2025 budgets for the general fund, water, sewer, and other funds, along with several zoning amendments. They will also vote on final adoption of ordinances, including one on public art and murals, and handle consent agenda items like vendor contracts and a donation.

• Public hearing on rezoning East Center Street parcel from R-1B to B-1
• Public hearing on rezoning Airport Parkway parcels from MX to PD
• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2024-2025 budgets (general, water, sewer, MPO, CDBG, etc.)
• Final adoption of ordinance amending city code on public art and murals
• Resolution to purchase wetland mitigation credits for Kingsport Aquatic Center

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the FY 2024-2025 general budget, water, sewer, MPO, CDBG, PL-93-380, and school special project grant fund budgets, along with a budget adjustment ordinance for FY24. Two zoning changes were approved: one along East Center Street (R-1B to B-1) and one along Airport Parkway (MX to PD). The public art and murals ordinance was postponed indefinitely, and several school fund budget amendments were passed on second reading.

• Adopted FY 2024-2025 budget (all aye)
• Adopted FY 2024-2025 water fund budget (all aye)
• Adopted FY 2024-2025 sewer fund budget (all aye)
• Approved rezoning on East Center Street to B-1 (all aye, George abstained)
• Approved rezoning on Airport Parkway to PD (all aye, Cooper abstained)
• Postponed indefinitely public art and murals ordinance (all aye)
• Passed school fund budget amendments on second reading (roll call, all aye)
• Approved purchase of 8.4 wetland mitigation credits (all aye)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending city code on public art and murals, along with several FY2024 budget amendments for school funds. They will also vote on resolutions for playground equipment, landfill services, an electric truck, library agreement, a waterline grant application, and a sports facility lease. Public comment is limited to five minutes per speaker, with thirty minutes total.

• Public hearing on ordinance to amend city code on public art and murals (AF-135-2024)
• Budget amendments for FY2024 General Purpose School Fund, School Nutrition Services, Federal Projects, and Special Projects (AF-136-2024 through AF-139-2024)
• Resolution to purchase playground equipment from Playworld for Adams Elementary School via Sourcewell contract (AF-134-2024)
• Resolution to renew agreement with Icon Environmental, LLC for Construction & Demolition Landfill services (AF-133-2024)
• Resolution to purchase a 2024 F150 Electric Truck for Dobyns-Bennett High School CTE Department (AF-97-2024)

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a business meeting on May 21, 2024, but took no formal votes or decisions. Members made announcements about downtown improvements, new businesses, the budget, and upcoming events. The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m.

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session to discuss the FY25 budget presentation follow-up and review the upcoming business meeting agenda. They will also hear a projects status report. This is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• FY25 Budget Presentation Follow-up
• Review of Business Meeting Agenda
• Projects Status Report

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session to discuss the FY25 budget and review the upcoming business meeting agenda. No formal votes or decisions were made; the session was for discussion and clarification only.

• No formal decisions made; work session only

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session to review the FY25 general fund and utilities budgets. City staff presented budget details, including financial health, labor workforce, regional sales tax, sustainable paving, and utility rate comparisons. No formal votes or decisions were made during the session.

• No formal decisions made; budgets presented for discussion only

REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Kingsport Regional Planning Commission will consider several rezoning requests and a zoning text amendment, forwarding recommendations to the Sullivan County Commission or the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The agenda also includes a consent item for an extension of an ILOC for Granby Place and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Granby Place ILOC extension and increase (2021-201-00008)
• 3725 Sullivan Gardens Parkway rezoning from County R-1 to County PMD-2
• 1258 E. Center Street rezoning from R-1B to B-1
• Airport Parkway rezoning from MX to PD
• Overhill Drive County rezoning from County R-1 to County PBD/SC

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session with a single discussion item: the FY25 budget for Kingsport City Schools. No votes or decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion-only agenda.

• Discussion of FY25 budget for Kingsport City Schools

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session where Kingsport City Schools staff presented the FY25 budget, including revenue sources, challenges, and projected expenditures. The budget is scheduled to be presented to the Board of Education for approval the following night. No formal decisions or votes were made during this session.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session

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 2024 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant. They will consider a budget adjustment ordinance for FY2024 and numerous resolutions, including contracts for highway maintenance, school crossing guards, consulting services, equipment purchases, and various bids. The agenda also includes appointments, proclamations, and a consent agenda with routine items.

• Public hearing on 2024 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (AF-130-2024)
• Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY2024 (AF-105-2024)
• Contract with TDOT for maintenance on John B. Dennis and I-26 (AF-118-2024)
• Agreement with Raftelis for consulting on new Financial Information System (AF-123-2024)
• Donate surplus property along Globe Street to Holston Habitat for Humanity (AF-131-2024)

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan, a budget adjustment ordinance, and numerous resolutions covering contracts, purchases, and grants. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the CDBG resolution. The meeting also included recognitions and a public comment on homelessness.

• Approved CDBG 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan (all aye, Cooper abstained)
• Approved FY2024 budget adjustment ordinance (all aye)
• Approved TDOT maintenance and mowing/litter contract (all aye)
• Renewed school crossing guard bid with Cross Safe (all aye)
• Approved Raftelis consulting for new financial information system (all aye)
• Approved exercise equipment purchase for Senior Center (all aye)
• Approved Reedy Creek sewer replacement engineering contract (all aye)
• Approved donation of four Globe Street lots to Holston Habitat for Humanity (all aye)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss the Justice Center update and review the upcoming business meeting agenda. They will also hear reports on sales tax and project statuses.

• Justice Center Update
• Sales Tax Report
• Projects Status Report

The work session included a presentation on the Justice Center expansion, covering timeline, funding, and design details, with bids expected soon. Staff also reviewed the upcoming business meeting agenda, discussing several resolutions including propane bid renewal, a state parks grant application, a property acquisition payment, and a brownfield agreement. No formal votes were taken during this work session.

• Justice Center expansion update presented; bids to go out soon
• Propane bid renewal resolution discussed for May 7 agenda
• TDEC Local Parks and Recreation Fund grant application discussed
• NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership property acquisition payment discussed
• Brownfield Voluntary Agreement at 100 West Industry Drive discussed

REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Kingsport Regional Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 25, 2024, to consider two new business items: a preliminary zoning development plan for a new Southern Tire Mart in a B-4P zone, and an amended preliminary plan for the Brickyard Village development. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a consent agenda for previously reviewed items.

• Tri-Cities Crossing Preliminary Zoning Development Plan (COMDEV24-0056) for a new Southern Tire Mart in B-4P zone
• Brickyard Village Amended Preliminary PD (PD24-0036)
• Approval of March 18, 2024 Work Session Minutes
• Approval of March 21, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session to discuss updates on the Mark III project and utilities, and to review the upcoming business meeting agenda. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Mark III update presentation
• Utilities update by Ryan McReynolds and Niki Ensor
• Review of business meeting agenda
• Projects status report

The Board held a work session with no formal votes. They discussed a $560,000 TIF request over 25 years for the Friendship Dealership project, a $500,000 Brownfield grant application for Cement Hill, and a WIOA program application with Northeast State. No decisions were made; items were for the April 16 agenda.

• Discussed TIF for Friendship Dealership project ($560,000 over 25 years)
• Discussed $500,000 Brownfield Redevelopment Grant application for Cement Hill
• Discussed WIOA program application with Northeast State Community College

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold public hearings on rezoning two parcels along Sevier Terrace Drive to a highway-oriented business district and vacating an alley off Amber Street. They will also vote on final adoption of several ordinances, including zoning code changes and budget adjustments, and consider resolutions for contracts and purchases.

• Rezoning of Tax Map 045D, Group K, Parcels 008.00 and 009.00 along Sevier Terrace Drive from R-1B/R-1C to B-3
• Vacation of alley right-of-way off Amber Street
• Ordinance to amend demolition by neglect ordinance to replace Historic Landmark Designation with Historic Zoning Commission
• Budget adjustment ordinances for FY24 (AF-85-2024, AF-73-2024)
• Resolution awarding Tribe Athletic Center re-roof bid to Barnard Roofing Company

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session to discuss the Academic Village update, a projects status report, and a sales tax report. The meeting also includes a review of the upcoming business meeting agenda. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Academic Village Update presentation by Dr. Stephanie Barham
• Projects Status Report
• Sales Tax Report
• Review of Business Meeting Agenda

REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Regional Planning Commission will vote on several items, including a rezoning request, an alleyway vacation, a final plat approval, and a subdivision regulation amendment. The meeting includes consent agenda items and public comment.

• Sevier Terrace Drive Rezoning (REZONE24-0029): request to rezone from R-1B and R-1C to B-3
• Fort Robinson Alleyway Vacating (VACATE24-0032): request to vacate alleyway
• Magnolia Ridge Phase 2 PD Final (PD24-0011): contingent final PD approval
• Fire Apparatus Access Road Subdivision Regulation Amendment (PLNCOM24-0048): changes to subdivision regulations

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a business meeting with public hearings on zoning amendments, including changes to the demolition-by-neglect ordinance and a sewerline easement abandonment. They will also vote on final adoption of a historic district overlay for the 100 block of Broad Street, budget amendments, and numerous resolutions for purchases, grants, and donations.

• Public hearing: Ordinance to amend zoning code for demolition by neglect, replacing review committee with Historic Zoning Commission (AF-5-2024)
• Public hearing: Ordinance to abandon sewerline easement on Riverbend Dr (AF-48-2024)
• Final adoption: Ordinance to establish Historic District Overlay for 100 block Broad Street (AF-50-2024)
• Resolution to purchase 2,000 Chromebooks and 1,000 Google Chrome licenses from Dell for Kingsport City Schools (AF-52-2024)
• Resolution to purchase two 72-passenger and one 43-passenger school buses from Central States Bus Sales (AF-86-2024, AF-88-2024)

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a historic district overlay for the 100 block of Broad Street on final reading, with Vice Mayor George voting against. They also passed several ordinances and resolutions, including budget amendments, a sewer line easement abandonment, and purchases for a truck, Chromebooks, and school buses. All other items were approved unanimously.

• Approved historic district overlay for 100 block Broad Street (6-1, George nay)
• Approved ordinance amending demolition by neglect zoning code (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance abandoning sewer line easement on Riverbend Dr (unanimous)
• Approved FY24 school fund and general project fund budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved FY24 various funds budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2024 Ford F-350 stake body truck (unanimous)
• Approved FTA 5339 transit grant agreement (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2,000 Chromebooks and 1,000 Chrome licenses for schools (unanimous)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a work session to discuss updates from the Kingsport Economic Development Board, the annual wellness clinic, and Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium. They will also review the upcoming business meeting agenda and receive reports on sales tax and project statuses. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• KEDB update by Craig Denison
• Annual Wellness Clinic update by Jodi Majors
• Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium update by Megan Krager
• Sales Tax Report
• Projects Status Report

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session with no formal votes. They heard updates on the Kingsport Economic Development Board (KEDB), the annual wellness clinic, and a long-term master plan for Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium. The Bays Mountain Park Commission unanimously recommended approving the plan, but the board took no action. The meeting was procedural, with no decisions made.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Bays Mountain Park Commission unanimously recommended approving master plan (reported, not voted on)

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing on establishing a historic district overlay for the 100 block of Broad Street, then consider several ordinances and resolutions. Items include budget adjustments, a zoning change on N Eastman Road, a professional services agreement for sanitation facility design, and multiple grants and property sales. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and a resolution to cancel the March 4-5 meetings.

• Public hearing: Historic district overlay for 100 block Broad Street (AF-50-2024)
• Zoning change on N Eastman Road from R-1C to P-1 (AF-35-2024)
• Professional services agreement with Cain Rash West Architects for sanitation facility design (AF-43-2024)
• Agreements with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation and PlayCore for BlueCross Healthy Place Park at Riverwalk Park (AF-33-2024)
• Sale of surplus properties at 2004 Louita Avenue, 185 Rock Springs Road, 721 Fairview Avenue

BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WORK SESSION

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss a Fire Department update from Chief Boyd and a legislative packet. They will also review the upcoming business meeting agenda and hear a projects status report. The meeting is a discussion session, not a voting meeting.

• Fire Dept. Update - Chief Boyd
• Legislative Packet
• Projects Status Report
• Review of Business Meeting Agenda

HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION MEETING

The Historic Zoning Commission will consider sending a positive recommendation to the Kingsport Regional Planning Commission for the new Broad Street Overlay Historic District. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a July 2023 called meeting and a list of old business items involving property-specific requests for fences, windows, roofs, handrails, and solar panels.

• 100 Block of Broad Street: recommendation for new Broad Street Overlay Historic District
• 1245 Watauga Street: fences
• 2144 Netherland Inn Road: unspecified
• 422 W. Sullivan St.: handrails
• 434 W. Sullivan: new windows, replace roof

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request to allow commercial parking at 737 E. Sevier Avenue, which is zoned R-4 (Medium Density Apartment District). The board will also consider approving the minutes from the January 4, 2024 meeting. The next application deadline is February 15, 2024.

• Public hearing on BZA24-0007: commercial parking in residential zone at 737 E. Sevier Avenue
• Approval of January 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Next application deadline: February 15, 2024 at noon

REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Kingsport Regional Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on January 18, 2024, to consider a rezoning request for N Eastman Road, approve minutes from previous meetings, and discuss amending the 2024 meeting schedule. The commission will also receive a list of approved subdivisions from December 2023 to January 2024.

• Rezoning request REZONE23-0379 for N Eastman Road from R-1C to P-1
• Approval of December 18, 2023 Work Session Minutes
• Approval of December 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Receive December 2023 - January 2024 approved subdivisions
• Discussion of moving April 2024 regular meeting from April 18 to April 25

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING

The Kingsport Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request for a 14-foot front yard variance to build a new single-family home at 3747 Hemlock Park Circle. The property is zoned R-1B Residential. The board will also approve minutes from the December 7, 2023 meeting and set the next application deadline.

• Public hearing on variance request BZA23-0385 for 3747 Hemlock Park Circle
• Requested variance: 14-foot front yard setback from Sec. 114-183(e)(1)c
• Property zoned R-1B Residential District
• Approval of December 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Next application deadline: January 15, 2024 at noon