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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING Tuesday, April 21, 2026 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
Jerry DeBerry, Fire Chief                                                                                 Floyd Bailey, Chief Information Officer
Adrienne Batara, Public Relations Director

I.CALL TO ORDER

II.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

  1. 1.New Vision Youth

III.INVOCATION

  1. 1.Johnnie Mae Swagerty

IV.ROLL CALL

V.RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

  1. 1.Proclamation: Sexual Assault Awareness Month (Alderman Cooper)

  2. 2.Proclamation: Volunteer Appreciation Week (Alderman Baker)

  3. 3.Dobyns-Bennett High School Wrestling Team (Vice Mayor Duncan)

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.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

  1. 1.April 6, 2026 - Work Session

  2. 2.April 7, 2026 - Business Meeting

VIII.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.Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for the General Fund, General Projects Fund, Cattails Project Fund, Cattails Fund and Bays Mountain Park Community Fund in FY26 (AF-127-2026) (Chris McCartt)

  2. 2.Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the FY 2026 Budgets by Appropriating General Obligation Public Improvement Bond Series 2026A Proceeds (AF-124-2026) (Chris McCartt)

IX.BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FINAL ADOPTION

  1. 1.Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning of Tax Map 076, a Portion of Parcel 006.50, Located along S. John B. Dennis Highway from the BC, Business Conference District to B-3, Highway-Oriented Business District (AF-88-2026) (Jessica McMurray)

  2. 2.Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning of Tax Map 120, Parcel 003.20, Located along Fordtown Road from the R-3, Low Density Apartment District to M-1R, Light Manufacturing Restricted District (AF-86-2026) (Jessica McMurray)

  3. 3.Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning of Tax Map 0461, Group A, Parcel 014.00, Located along Revere Street from the B-2, Central Business District to B-2E, Central Business Edge District (AF-87-2026) (Jessica McMurray)

  4. 4.Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning of Tax Map 045E, Group C, Parcels 01.00, 00.26 and 00.27 Located along Fairview Avenue from the R-1C, Residential District to B-3, Highway-Oriented Business District (AF-96-2026) (Jessica McMurray)

  5. 5.Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY2026 (AF-85-2026) (Chris McCartt)

X.OTHER BUSINESS

  1. 1.Consideration of a Resolution Naming the Kingsport/Sullivan County Justice Center in Honor of Judge John S. McLellan (AF-72-2026) (Chris McCartt)

  2. 2.Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Payment in Lieu of Tax Agreement between KHRA and the Grove at Poplardale, LP (AF-101-2026) (Chris McCartt)

  3. 3.Consideration of a Resolution  to Enter Into an Administrative Services Agreement with BCBST to Provide  Administrative Services for the City’s Self-Funded Health Insurance Plans (AF-89-2026) (Tyra Copas)

  4. 4.Consideration of a Resolution Renewing the Award of the Bid for Unleaded Gasoline & Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (AF-105-2026) (Ryan McReynolds)

  5. 5.Consideration of a Resolution Renewing the Award of the Bid for Propane & Propane Conversion Kits (AF-106-2026) (Ryan McReynolds)

  6. 6.Consideration of a Resolution to Execute a Blanket Order to NAPA Auto Parts for Various Vehicle/Equipment Parts Utilizing Sourcewell Contract (AF-104-2026) (Ryan McReynolds)

  7. 7.Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Pepsi Amendment for the City of Kingsport, Kingsport Aquatic Center (AF-112-2026) (Michael Borders)

  8. 8.Consideration of a Resolution  to Award the Bid to Thomas Construction Co., Inc. for the Watauga St  Improvements Phase 1 Project (AF-110-2026) (Ryan McReynolds)

  9. 9.Consideration for Approval of Offer for Right-of-Ways and  Easements for the Reedy Creek Trunk Sewer Replacement Project (Clinchfield to  Gibson Mill) (AF-108-2026) (Ryan McReynolds)

  10. 10.Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept CASSE Bid for Wastewater Plant Valves (AF-109-2026) (Ryan McReynolds)

  11. 11.Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Mount Carmel for the City of Kingsport to Provide Residential Automated Garbage Collection (AF-92-2026) (Ryan McReynolds)

  12. 12.Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into an Agreement with CDM Smith to Provide Engineering Services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Blower Replacement Project (AF-113-2026) (Ryan McReynolds)

  13. 13.Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Purchase Order for Band Uniforms for Dobyns-Bennett High School from Fred J. Miller Inc. (AF-115-2026) (David Frye)

  14. 14.Consideration of a Resolution to Award the Request for Proposals for the Customized Benchmark Assessment Program for Kingsport City Schools (AF-111-2026) (David Frye)

  15. 15.Consideration of a Resolution to Enter into an Agreement with TN Department of Transportation for Utilities Relocating Along State Industrial Access Serving Eastman Chemical Company (AF-51-2026) (Ryan McReynolds)

  16. 16.Consideration of a Resolution to Award the Bid to Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Clinchfield Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project, and Authorize the Mayor to Sign All Applicable Documents (AF-128-2026) (Ryan McReynolds)

  17. 17.Consideration of a Resolution to Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with Cain Rash West Architects for the Kingsport Public Library Project (AF-130-2026) (Michael T. Borders) 

XI.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 to Execute Signature Authority Allowing the Chief of Police or His Designee to Electronically Complete All Necessary Documents as Required by the Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance FY 2025 (AF-77-2026) (Chief Jason Bellamy)

  2. 2.Consideration of a Resolution to Apply for and Receive the We Love Library Grant (AF-125-2026) (Michael T. Borders)

  3. 3.Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Branch House - Family Justice Center (AF-129-2026) (Chris McCartt)

  4. 4.Consideration of a Resolution to Approve Right-of-Way Easement with  Kingsport Power Company (AF-114-2026) (Ryan McReynolds)

  5. 5.Consideration to Reappoint Lora Barnett and Joseph White to the Board of Zoning Appeals (AF-117-2026) (Mayor Montgomery)

  6. 6.Consideration to Appoint Sheree Robinson and Josh McKinney and to Reappoint Scottie Burkhalter to the Community Development Advisory Committee (AF-118-2026) (Mayor Montgomery)

  7. 7.Consideration to Reappoint Marvin Egan and Bob Prendergast to the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals (AF-119-2026) (Mayor Montgomery)

  8. 8.Consideration to Reappoint Megan Allphin to the Demolition by Neglect Committee (AF-120-2026) (Mayor Montgomery)

  9. 9.Consideration to Reappoint Terry Cox and Christie Gott to the Gateway Review Commission (AF-121-2026) (Mayor Montgomery)

  10. 10.Consideration to Reappointment of Lindsey Nieuwland to the Historic Zoning Commission (AF-122-2026) (Mayor Montgomery)

XII.COMMUNICATIONS

  1. 1.City Manager

  2. 2.Mayor and Board Members

XIII.ADJOURN