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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING Tuesday, April 16, 2024 07:00 PM City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Montgomery-Watterson Boardroom

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Mayor Patrick W. Shull, Presiding
Vice Mayor Colette George                                                                                Alderman Paul W. Montgomery
Alderman Betsy Cooper                                                                                 Alderman Tommy Olterman
Alderman Darrell Duncan                                                                                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
Lisa Winkle, City Recorder/Treasurer                                                 Dale Phipps, Police Chief
John Morris, Budget Director                                                                                Adrienne Batara, Public Relations Director

Scott Boyd, Fire Chief                                                                                 Floyd Bailey, Chief Information Officer

I.CALL TO ORDER

II.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

  1. 1.New Vision Youth

III.INVOCATION

  1. 1.Pastor Stephen Collins, Kingsport Community Church

IV.ROLL CALL

V.RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

  1. 1.Officer Matt Cradic - 2024 Fred Cole Champion for Children Award (Vice Mayor George)

VI.APPOINTMENTS

VII.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

  1. 1.April 1, 2024 - Work Session

  2. 2.April 2, 2024 - Business Meeting

COMMENT
Upon the opening of a public hearing, members of the public, when recognized by the mayor, may address the board.  When you come to the podium, please state your name and address, and sign the register that is provided. Comments of speakers 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.

VIII.PUBLIC HEARINGS

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.

IX.BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FIRST READING

X.BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FINAL ADOPTION

  1. 1.Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning of Tax Map 045D, Group K, Parcels 008.00 and 009.00 Located Along Sevier Terrace Drive from the R-1B, Residential District and R-1C, Residential District to B-3, Highway Oriented Business District (AF-82-2024) (Jessica McMurray)

  2. 2.Consideration of an Ordinance to Vacate Alley Right-of-Way Located off of Amber Street (AF-93-2024) (Ken Weems)

XI.OTHER BUSINESS

  1. 1.Consideration of a Resolution to  Amend the Lynn Garden Redevelopment District and Approve Tax Increment  Financing for the Friendship Dealership Project (AF-109-2024) (Chris McCartt) 

  2. 2.Consideration of a Resolution to Add Correctional Officers to the Mandatory Retirement Provision Established Pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-36-205 (AF-96-2024) (Tyra Copas)

  3. 3.Consideration of a Resolution to Apply for and Accept a $500,000 Brownfield Redevelopment Grant (BRAG) (AF-100-2024) (Michael T. Borders)

  4. 4.Consideration of a Resolution to Utilize Omnia Partners Contract #2017001134 to Purchase Playground Equipment for Riverview Park (AF-101-2024) (Michael Borders)

  5. 5.Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Utilization Consent Agreement and Issue a Purchase Order for Five (5) Ram Promaster 3500 High Roof 11 Passenger Vans from Georgia State Contract # 99999-SPD-SPD0000212-0005 (AF-83-2024) (Ryan McReynolds)

  6. 6.Consideration of a Resolution to Purchase Twenty (20) 2024 Ford Interceptor Utility AWD Vehicles from TN State Contract # 80355 (AF-111-2024) (Ryan McReynolds)

  7. 7.Consideration of a Resolution  to Authorize the Reimbursement of Materials Agreement Funds to Magnolia Ridge  Development, LLC Related to the Magnolia Ridge Phase 2 Development (AF-110-2024) (Ryan McReynolds)

  8. 8.Consideration of a Resolution for Authorization to Sign Application and Contract with Northeast State Community College for the Title  I WIOA Programs (AF-104-2024) (Tyra Copas)

  9. 9.Consideration of a Resolution to Award the RFP for Customized Benchmark Assessment Program to Instructure, Inc., and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign All Applicable Documents (AF-107-2024) (David Frye)

  10. 10.Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase an Anatomage Interactive 3D Anatomy Dissection Table for the Kingsport City Schools Career and Technical Education Department (AF-99-2024) (David Frye)

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  to Reject the Sole Bid for the Phase 2 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project (AF-103-2024) (Ryan McReynolds)

  2. 2.Consideration of a Resolution Ratifying  the Mayor’s Signature on the Certification of Local Government Approval for Hope  Haven Ministries, Inc. 2024 Emergency Solutions Grant Application (AF-102-2024) (Michael Price)

XIII.COMMUNICATIONS

  1. 1.City Manager

  2. 2.Mayor and Board Members

XIV.ADJOURN