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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING Tuesday, December 16, 2025 07:00 PM City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Montgomery-Watterson Boardroom

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Mayor Paul W. Montgomery, Presiding
Vice Mayor Darrell Duncan                                                                                Alderman Colette George
Alderman Morris Baker                                                                                Alderman Gary Mayes
Alderman Betsy Cooper                                                                                Alderman James Phillips

Leadership Team

Chris McCartt, City Manager                                                                                Ryan McReynolds, Deputy City Manager
Michael Borders, Assistant City Manager                                                 Jessica Harmon, Assistant City Manager
Bart Rowlett, City Attorney                                                                                 Tyra Copas, Human Resources Director
Travis Bishop, City Recorder                                                                                 Jason Bellamy, Police Chief
John Morris, Budget Director                                                                                Adrienne Batara, Public Relations Director
Jerry DeBerry, Fire Chief                                                                                 Floyd Bailey, Chief Information Officer

I.CALL TO ORDER

II.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

III.INVOCATION

  1. 1.Pastor Jeremy Damesworth, Christian Life Center

IV.ROLL CALL

V.RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

  1. 1.Christmas in Kingsport - Alderman Cooper & Alderman Phillips

VI.COMMENT
Citizens may speak on agenda items and issue-oriented items. When you come to the podium, please state your name and address, and sign the register that is provided. You are encouraged to keep your comments non-personal in nature, and they should be limited to five minutes. A total of thirty minutes is allocated for public comment.

VII.APPOINTMENTS

  1. 1.Consideration of Appointment of Municipal Judge for the City of Kingsport (AF-334-2025) (Mayor Montgomery)

  2. 2.Consideration of Appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals (AF-335-2025) (Mayor Montgomery)

VIII.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

  1. 1.December 1, 2025 - Work Session

  2. 2.December 2, 2025 - Business Meeting

IX.BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FIRST READING AND/ OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
For items requiring a public hearing: When you come to the podium, please state your name and address, and sign the register that is provided. Comments of speaker must pertain to the item which is the subject of the public hearing. You are encouraged to keep your comments non-personal in nature, and they should be limited to five minutes.

  1. 1.Hold a Public Hearing and Conduct the Annual Plan of Services Update for the Fieldcrest and Cherry Knoll Annexations (AF-339-2025) (Ken Weems)

  2. 2.Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY26 (AF-343-2025) (Chris McCartt)

  3. 3.Consideration of an Ordinance   to Amend the FY 2026 General Purpose School Fund Budget and the General   Project Fund Budget (AF-333-2025) (David Frye)

X.BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FINAL ADOPTION

  1. 1.Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning of Tax Map 032, a Portion of Parcel 112.20, Located Along E. Stone Drive from the A-1, Agricultural District to B-3, Highway-Oriented Business District (AF-327-2025) (Jessica McMurray)

XI.OTHER BUSINESS

  1. 1.Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing Kingsport City Schools to Change Phone Providers to United Data Technologies (UDT) and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign All Necessary Documents (AF-330-2025) (David Frye)

  2. 2.Consideration of a Resolution for Amendment Number 1 with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for North Eastman Road and Clinchfield Street Project Pin 132587.00 and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign All Applicable Documents (AF-271-2025) (Ryan McReynolds)

  3. 3.Consideration of a Resolution Requesting a Private Act from the Tennessee General Assembly Amending Various Sections of the City Charter (AF-340-2025) (Bart Rowlett)

  4. 4.Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into an Agreement for the Lease and Transfer of Properties in the Academic Village with the Tennessee Board of Regents(AF-290-2025) (Chris McCartt)

  5. 5.Consideration of a Resolution to Create a MeadowView Task Force and Approve Task Force Appointments (AF-292-2025) (Michael T. Borders) 

XII.CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered in the ordinary course of business by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and will be enacted on by one motion by a roll call vote.  However, if discussion of an item is desired by any member of the board, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.

  1. 1.Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor's Signature on the Certification by State or Local Official of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan (AF-332-2025) (Michael Price)

  2. 2.Consideration of a Resolution to Apply for and Receive the Tennessee Arts Commission Partnership Grant for FY27 (AF-341-2025) (Michael T. Borders)

  3. 3.Consideration of a Resolution to Apply for and Receive the Tennessee Arts Commission Education Community Learning Grant for FY27 (AF-342-2025) (Michael T. Borders)

  4. 4.Consideration of a Resolution to  Submit a Letter of Support and Commitment to the Office of Outdoor Recreation  for a Crosswalk at Warriors’ Path State Park and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign All Applicable Documents Associated with this Project (AF-344-2025) (Ryan McReynolds)

  5. 5.Consideration of a Resolution  Approving Renewal of Property Insurance for City Owned Buildings to Travelers  Indemnity Company (AF-337-2025) (Bart Rowlett)

XIII.COMMUNICATIONS

  1. 1.City Manager

  2. 2.Mayor and Board Members

XIV.ADJOURN