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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING Tuesday, June 16, 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

III.INVOCATION

  1. 1.Alderman Betsy Cooper

IV.ROLL CALL

V.RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

  1. 1.Keep Kingsport Beautiful Beautification Awards (Sharon Hayes)

  2. 2.Public Relations Society of America Awards (Mayor Montgomery)

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.June 1, 2026 - Work Session

  2. 2.June 2, 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 Various Funds in FY2026 (AF-192-2026) (Chris McCartt)

IX.BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FINAL ADOPTION

  1. 1.Conduct a Public Hearing and Consideration of an Ordinance to Adopt the FY 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Fund Budget (AF-182-2026) (Chris McCartt)

  2. 2.Conduct a Public Hearing and Consideration of an Ordinance to Adopt the FY 2026-2027 Utility Enterprise Funds Budgets (AF-181-2026) (Chris McCartt)

  3. 3.Conduct a Public Hearing and Consideration of an Ordinance to Adopt the FY 2026-2027 Budget (AF-180-2026) (Chris McCartt)

  4. 4.Consideration of an Ordinance Adopting Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Rates Beginning July 1, 2026 (AF-170-2026) (Ryan McReynolds)

  5. 5.Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY2026 (AF-175-2026) (Chris McCartt)

  6. 6.Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning of Tax Map 0460, Group J, Parcels 17.00, 18.00, 19.00, Located along E. Sevier Avenue from the R-1B, Residential District to R-3, Low Density Apartment District (AF-171-2026) (Jessica McMurray)

  7. 7.Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning of Tax Map 062P, Group C, Parcel 01.00, Located along Fort Henry Drive from R-1B, Residential District to R-3, Low Density Apartment District (AF-172-2026) (Jessica McMurray)

  8. 8.Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning of Tax Map 062P, Group C, Parcel 02.00, Located along Fort Henry Drive from the R-1B, Residential District to B-3, Highway-Oriented Business District (AF-173-2026) (Jessica McMurray)

X.OTHER BUSINESS

  1. 1.Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the Mayor to  Sign All Documents Necessary to Enter into a Materials Agreement with Integrity  Building Group, LLC Related to the Fieldcrest Phase 3 Development (AF-188-2026) (Ryan McReynolds)

  2. 2.Consideration of a Resolution to Award the Bid to Thomas Construction Company, Inc. for the Fordtown Road Bridge Remediation Project, and Authorize the Mayor to Sign All Applicable Documents (AF-176-2026) (Ryan McReynolds)

  3. 3.Consideration of a Resolution to Amend the Agreement with Mattern & Craig for the Fordtown Road Bridge Remediation Project, and Authorize the Mayor to Sign All Applicable Documents (AF-179-2026) (Ryan McReynolds)

  4. 4.Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Student Transportation Software and Related Hardware for Bus Routing from Tyler Technologies and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign All Necessary Documents (AF-186-2026) (David Frye)

  5. 5.Consideration of a Resolution to Ratify the Emergency Procurement of Contractual Services with Blue Tank and Pump Rental for Sewer Pump and Storage Services to Serve the Fieldcrest Annexation Area (AF-191-2026) (Ryan McReynolds)

  6. 6.Consideration of a Resolution  to Authorize the Reimbursement of Materials Agreement Funds to Integrity Building Group, LLC, Related  to the Fieldcrest Phase 2 Development (AF-187-2026) (Ryan McReynolds)

  7. 7.Consideration to Amend the Fee Resolution for  FY 2027 Fees and Charges Provided for in the City Code (AF-183-2026) (Travis Bishop)

  8. 8.Consideration of a Resolution to Approve an Amendment with Cain Rash West Architects for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Nature Center Renovation Phase 2, Entry Walk, and Event Terrace (AF-194-2026) (Michael T. Borders) 

  9. 9.Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Agreements with Various Agencies and Organizations for Services in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Benefiting the General Welfare of Kingsport Residents (AF-195-2026) (Chris McCartt) 

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’s Signature on the Certification of Local Official, Determining that  KHRA’s Agency Plan is Consistent with the Consolidated Plan  (AF-193-2026) (Jessica Harmon)

  2. 2.Consideration of a Resolution to Apply and Receive the Assistance to Firefighters Grant to Purchase a Mini-Pumper (AF-189-2026) (Jerry DeBerry)

  3. 3.Consideration of a Resolution to Apply and Receive the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AF-190-2026) (Jerry DeBerry)

  4. 4.Consideration of a Resolution to Ratify the Emergency Procurement of Contractual Services with S&W Services for the Repair of High Service Pump No. 2 (AF-185-2026) (Ryan McReynolds)

XII.COMMUNICATIONS

  1. 1.City Manager

  2. 2.Mayor and Board Members

XIII.ADJOURN