City Council Work Session Meeting Tuesday, May 19, 2026 05:00 PM Jefferson City Municipal Building

1.Call to Order

Opening Prayer

Pledge of Allegiance

2.Citizen Comments (Citizens should state their name, address, and limit comments to five minutes.)

3.Communications from the Mayor

4.Reports from Committees, Council Members, and other Officers

1. a.Introduction of new director for Jefferson Alliance - Joe Gibson and John Turner

5.Items for Discussion

1. a.Discuss Interlocal Agreement between County and City for Rehabilitation of Mossy Creek Wildlife Viewing Area - Carey Davis, Jefferson County

• ITEM - Interlocal Agreement between County and City for MCWVA.pdf (0.14 MB)
• Mossy Creek Park Interlocal Agreement 12.29.25 SDD (1).pdf (0.16 MB)

2. b.Review Memorandum of Understanding with Springwell Foundation - Eva Larrieu, Director

• ITEM - Springwell Foundation MOU.pdf (0.14 MB)
• SpringWell_MOU_Revised .pdf (0.09 MB)
• PDF MOU Presentation.pdf (2.30 MB)

3. c.Consider a Resolution of City Council to honor Tony Cate - Councilwoman Ailene Combs/James Gallup

• Resolution 2026-XX - Resolution Honoring Tony Cate and His Courageous and Selfless Act.pdf (0.03 MB)

4. d.Discuss Proposed Corn & Bacon Festival at Mossy Creek - Kevin Bolden & Truth Hafey

• Corn Bacon Agenda Item.pdf (0.07 MB)
• Letter of Support - Corn and Bacon Festival.pdf (0.34 MB)
• CORN AND BACON FESTIVAL AT MOSSY CREEK.pdf (0.20 MB)

5. e.Discuss Proposed July 4th Celebration at Roy Harmon Park - Kevin Bolden

• Council Agenda Item July 4th .pdf (0.08 MB)

6. f.Proposed Maintenance Agreement with TDOT - Porter Massengill

• DOT Memo.pdf (0.40 MB)
• Res 2026-12 Approve Contract with TDOT.pdf (0.02 MB)
• DOT Agreement.pdf (1.90 MB)

7. g.Request to prohibit U-Turns at Chucky Pike and Clinchview Circle - Porter Massengill

• Request for No U Turn.pdf (1.04 MB)

8. h.Request for Change Order 1 - TDEC ARP Sewer Rehab Project - James Gallup/Porter Massengill

• ITEM - Change Order 1 & Additional Fee.pdf (0.16 MB)
• McGIll Additional Construction Administration & Inspection Fees.pdf (1.31 MB)
• CO1 All Docs_04.27.2026_Contractor Signed.pdf (0.95 MB)

9. i.Review bids for RFB 26-08: Sidewalk Improvements Project Diabetes Phase 1 - James Gallup

• ITEM - Review Bids for Project Diabetes Phase 1.pdf (0.17 MB)
• Site Plan - Project Diabetes Phase 1.pdf (1.26 MB)
• 26-08 Bid Tab.pdf (0.12 MB)

10. j.Proposed Amendment to FY25-26 Operating Budget - Bettina Chandler

• 5-14-26 Budget Amendment Memo.pdf (0.08 MB)
• ORD26-06 (budget amendment).pdf (0.01 MB)
• BUDAMEND2025-26.pdf (0.53 MB)

6.Appointments

1. a.Parks and Recreation Committee - The members are appointed for a two-year term by the City Council.  There are two vacant positions to be filled. 

2. b.Historic Zoning Commission - The members are appointed for a five-year term by the Mayor with confirmation by the City Council.  The current members whose terms will expire in July of 2026 are Mike Dockery and Jeanne Musick.  Mr. Dockery and Ms. Musick are both willing to be reappointed. 

3. c.Jefferson County Library Board - The members are appointed for a three-year term by the City Council.  The current member whose terms will expire in July of 2026 is Joe Payne.  Mr. Payne is willing to be reappointed.

7.Calendar/Upcoming Events

1. a.The Deadline for LOI Submittals for Downtown Improvement Grant is Thursday, May 21, 2026.

2. b.The June Council Meeting will be on Monday, June 1, 2026.

3. c.The June Work Session will be on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

4. d.The June HZC/Regional Planning Commission/BZA meeting will be on Monday, June 22, 2026.

8.Announcements

1. a.City Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

2. b.Mossy Creek Foundation will be hosting CreekFest on Friday, May 29th and Saturday, May 30th.

9.Adjourn