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BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BUSINESS MEETING Tuesday, July 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

III.INVOCATION

  1. 1.Paul Becker, Emeritus Pastor, Concordia Lutheran Church

IV.ROLL CALL

V.RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

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 15, 2026 - Work Session

  2. 2.June 16, 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.Conduct a Public Hearing and Consideration of an   Ordinance to Amend Zoning of Tax Map 094 Parcel 17.00, Located along Airport   Parkway from the MX, Mixed-Use District to M-2, General Manufacturing District (AF-220-2026) (Ken Weems)

  2. 2.Conduct a Public Hearing and Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning of Tax Map 046G, Group A, Parcel 21.00, Located along Gibson Mill Road from the R-1B, Residential District to R-3, Low Density Apartment District (AF-231-2026) (Jessica McMurray)

  3. 3.Consideration of an Ordinance to Increase Court Cost by Amending Section 30-29 of the Municipal Code and to Remove Court Costs from the Fee Resolution (AF-224-2026) (Travis Bishop)

  4. 4.Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY2026 (AF-218-2026) (Chris McCartt)

  5. 5.Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY2027 (AF-223-2026) (Chris McCartt)

  6. 6.Consideration of an Ordinance   to Amend the FY 2027 School General Purpose Fund Budget and the General   Project Fund Budget (AF-207-2026) (David Frye)

IX.BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FINAL ADOPTION

  1. 1.Consideration of a Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY2026 (AF-192-2026) (Chris McCartt)

X.OTHER BUSINESS

  1. 1.Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Amendment to the Contract Between the City of Kingsport and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) (AF-219-2026) (Ryan McReynolds)

  2. 2.Consideration of a Resolution  Authorizing the Mayor to Execute All Documents Necessary to Accept Federal and  State Planning Funds from the Virginia Department of Transportation on Behalf  of the Kingsport MTPO (AF-198-2026) (Ryan McReynolds)

  3. 3.Consideration of a Resolution  Authorizing the Mayor to Execute All Documents Necessary to Apply and  Accept a Section 5339 TDOT Capital  Grant Matching Contract for One Transit Vehicle Replacement in the KATS Fleet (AF-151-2026) (Candace Sherer)

  4. 4.Consideration of a Resolution to Award the Bid to KZ Construction, Inc. for the Bancroft Chapel Rd Sanitary Sewer Extension Project (AF-200-2026) (Ryan McReynolds)

  5. 5.Consideration of a Resolution to Abandon Sanitary Sewer Easements along Riverbend Dr to Support Construction of The Arbor II Development (AF-191-2026) (Ryan McReynolds)

  6. 6.Consideration of a Resolution Renewing the Award of the Bid for School Crossing Guard Services & Authorizing the Mayor to Sign All Applicable Documents (AF-202-2026) (Chief Bellamy)

  7. 7.Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Interest Bearing General Obligation Capital Outlay Notes, Series 2026 in an Amount not to Exceed $2,545,000 (AF-232-2026) (Travis Bishop) 

  8. 8.Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute An Agreement with Thompson & Litton for Phase 3 of the Architectural and Engineering Services for the New Elementary School in Lynn Garden (AF-213-2026) (David Frye)

  9. 9.Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the City Recorder to Reconcile and Adjust Uncollectible Property Tax for Tax Year 2015 (AF-196-2026) (Travis Bishop)

  10. 10.Consideration of a Resolution   Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Agreement with Colorado Timing, for Timing,   Scoring, and Video Display Equipment for the City of Kingsport, Kingsport   Aquatic Center (AF-91-2026) (Michael Borders)

  11. 11.Consideration of a Resolution  to Accept Changes to the FTA Substance Abuse Policy to Comply with Regulations  of the Federal Transit Authority (AF-178-2026) (Bart Rowlett)

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 Addendum 13 of the Substitute Staffing  Services Agreement with ESS South Central LLC for Kingsport City Schools (AF-211-2026) (David Frye)

  2. 2.Consideration of a Resolution to Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S.  Marshals Service for the Kingsport Police Department to Designate Sworn Task  Force Officers (TFO) (AF-214-2026) (Chief Bellamy)

  3. 3.Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the  Mayor to Execute All Documents Necessary and Proper to Apply for and Receive  a Grant from the State of Tennessee School Resource Officer (SRO) Grant  Program for FY 2027 (AF-212-2026) (Chief Bellamy)

  4. 4.Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the  Mayor to Execute a Signature Authority Form Allowing the Chief of  Police or His Designee to Complete a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with  Kingsport City Schools and Grant Reports as Required by the State of Tennessee  School Resource Officer (SRO) Grant Program for FY 2027 (AF-208-2026) (Chief Bellamy)

  5. 5.Consideration of a Resolution  Accepting a Donation from Ballad Health for a Reset Room at Various School  Locations (AF-228-2026) (David Frye)

  6. 6.Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Renewal of a Memorandum of Understanding with Clarvida for Counseling Services for Kingsport City Schools (AF-203-2026) (David Frye)

  7. 7.Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Renewal Agreement with Frontier Health for Counseling Services at Kingsport City Schools (AF-204-2026) (David Frye)

  8. 8.Consideration of a Resolution  Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Contract with SchoolKit for the Purchase of  Year Two Literacy Implementation Support for Kingsport City Schools (AF-206-2026) (David Frye)

  9. 9.Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing East Tennessee State University to Provide Educational Services at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education (AF-215-2026) (Jessica Harmon)

  10. 10.Consideration to Approve Offer for Right-of-Ways and  Easements for the Jack White Drive/Eastman Road Intersection Improvement  Project  (AF-205-2026) (Michael Thompson)

  11. 11.Consideration of a Resolution  Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Amended and Restated Purchase Agreement  with Solution Tree for Professional Development for Kingsport City Schools (AF-210-2026) (David Frye)

  12. 12.Consideration of a   Resolution to Approve a Mural in the B-2, Central Business District Zone (AF-221-2026) (Ken Weems)

  13. 13.Consideration of a Resolution Rejecting the Bid for City Owned Surplus Real Property Located at 526 Sequoyah Drive, Tax Map 046H, Group C, Parcel 003.00 (AF-184-2026) (Travis Bishop)

  14. 14.Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign an Agreement with Kingsport Tribe Youth Football and Cheer (AF-225-2026) (Michael T. Borders)

  15. 15.Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign an Agreement with the Tribe Baseball Club of Kingsport for the Use of Athletics Facilities (AF-226-2026) (Michael T. Borders)

  16. 16.Consideration of a Resolution  Authorizing the Mayor to Sign Agreements with Appalachian Highlands United  Soccer Club (AF-227-2026) (Michael T. Borders)

  17. 17.Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing  the Mayor to Execute the Annual Renewal of  the Public Library Service Agreement with the  Tennessee State Library and Archives (AF-216-2026) (Michael Borders)

  18. 18.Consideration of a Resolution to Close the Public Library Commission Fund (AF-234-2026) (Travis Bishop)

  19. 19.Consideration of a Resolution  to Renew the City’s Policy of Liability Coverage with Public Entity Partners (AF-217-2026) (Bart Rowlett)

  20. 20.Consideration to Reappoint Chris McCartt to the Tri-Cities Airport Authority (AF-230-2026) (Mayor Montgomery)

  21. 21.Consideration to Appoint Samantha Johnson to the Kingsport Public Library Commission (AF-233-2026) (Mayor Montgomery)

XII.COMMUNICATIONS

  1. 1.City Manager

  2. 2.Mayor and Board Members

XIII.ADJOURN