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- Appointment: Teresa Ann Fanning appointed to the Neighborhood Advisory Commission (motion by Alderman George; second Alderman Baker).

- Minutes: Approval of minutes from May 5, May 6, May 12 and May 15 work sessions (moved by Vice Mayor Duncan; second Alderman Mays).

- School budget ordinances (first reading): Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025 General Purpose School Fund & General Projects Fund; School Nutrition Services Fund; School Federal Projects Fund; and School Special Projects Fund. These ordinances were presented with an attachment labeled \"BOE budget amendment number 5\" describing details. Each ordinance was approved on first reading 7-0.

- Procurement and blanket orders: Authorization to purchase textbooks and other curriculum materials for Kingsport City Schools and to issue a blanket order for remaining fiscal 2026 materials; a blanket order for copy paper (estimated cost about $90,000) on Tennessee state contract number 77326; renewal of bids for unleaded gasoline and ultra-low sulfur diesel; renewal of bid award for propane and conversion kits to Blossman/Blossom Gas.

- Awards and purchases: Awarded multi-year bid renewals for light, medium and heavy duty automotive repair services; authorized purchase of a 12025 F554 4x4 DuraLift bucket truck from Lonnie Cobb Ford (replacing 2012 and 1993 units); approved purchase of golf course maintenance equipment for Cattails Golf Course from STI (proposal awarded to Smith Tirth and Irrigation LLC as listed in meeting materials) with staff to return to establish funding; awarded proposal for maintenance equipment for Cattails and authorized purchase orders.

- Other: Accepted a $55,000 donation from Friends of Allendale to replace balustrades at Allendale Mansion (contractor honoring bid alternate price); initiated a recipient-to-recipient asset transfer process for former Kingsport Area Transit Service buildings (sites: 109 Clay St., 222 W. Main, 121 Clay St.) to pursue disposition with the Federal Transit Administration and Tennessee DOT; and authorized a resolution for an architectural/engineering engagement for a school chiller bidding process.

Most items were routine, came from the Board of Education or city departments, and were approved without extended discussion. When motions or seconds were stated on the record they are noted above; in many cases the board voted by voice and the clerk recorded a 7-0 outcome.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BMA Meeting 5/20/2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its May 20 meeting the board approved a set of ordinances and resolutions on first reading or final action covering school budget amendments, procurement renewals, equipment purchases, curriculum materials, and other routine city business. All items passed unanimously.","taxTitle","Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee","taxId",3934,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6532072,"Kingsport extends West End Greenbelt project deadline in TDOT agreement",92,1359000,1451000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3411667-9e22c1bf3f28dd347af67fbfdeb2d722&start=1359&end=1451","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3411667-9e22c1bf3f28dd347af67fbfdeb2d722/thumbnail_1359000.jpg","/articles/6532072/Kingsport/Sullivan-County/Tennessee/Kingsport-extends-West-End-Greenbelt-project-deadline-in-TDOT-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6532072-2a2747f035aa981a1ffcf2ae6f0cd6e0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144883&Signature=GAqsM66xNv1H7ciZumdoM-5DYHd1fIZu~JzL0yxThTFOAZVZT6J09J8XYCZIUC6uiUy2Ew5w1KpAz4UhRg8H9i2Eqr2TEfz~TWxK1SB-sNImRwIk926EY1aoFO2WJ773xeceF45EInU-jFcTItl63vwA8PjazmETCpxtrCLMfD29fyci1Td81OYmGnfR7keYmDsLA1GmXZQVxAJo6KMzlQ26Xs~lhOqEZt0HwXG7RrBnuswkuOiliSVPXAXho2XaQBJrqPMeWBm9ZTo3GziZVhfLPz4ikmWweN~pghsBROLF5Lm4mnrYR~GsQkKeKBChgDirTOQLouRC1YtbubpX2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted 7-0 on May 20 to approve an amendment to agreement number 19096 with the Tennessee Department of Transportation to extend the completion date for the West End Greenbelt Extension Project to December 30, 2027.

City staff said the project is MPO-funded and will proceed through design, right-of-way acquisition, any necessary utility relocation and then construction. The resolution authorizes the mayor to execute the amendment and related documents.

Alderman Baker moved the resolution; Alderman Phillips seconded. Board members voted unanimously to approve the extension so design and other preparation work can continue without the original completion deadline constraining scheduling.

Staff said the extension is a procedural step to accommodate the timeline of a multi-stage project and did not change the project scope in the amendment presented to the board.","The board approved an amendment to the Tennessee Department of Transportation agreement to extend the West End Greenbelt Extension completion date to Dec. 30, 2027.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6532077,"Kingsport to apply for $6 million state clean-water loan for Reedy Creek sewer project",224,2214000,2438000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3411667-9e22c1bf3f28dd347af67fbfdeb2d722&start=2214&end=2438","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3411667-9e22c1bf3f28dd347af67fbfdeb2d722/thumbnail_2214000.jpg","/articles/6532077/Kingsport/Sullivan-County/Tennessee/Kingsport-to-apply-for-6-million-state-clean-water-loan-for-Reedy-Creek-sewer-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6532077-c2bfb0a2cc69fdfca218225e5647fe17/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144883&Signature=cI4WPPTixUm-eWJBITUww9f7sA751BfJ7xdx97R-uNm0ovrI9RqGX3p17YKzpgw0XVPfETEhjT7tQYyDB5TmJv~qGuFpYNPByU0GxsfLxzipwfgG-i64ZIAiWFOT6grprGcMr-0QD9~d6Z~zahGz3YArFU2idIMthoiZny4ZhVbzzHvVs--En9SpCMFZSuFo9ecEEUdiXuZAUgnnWXmrKHPFLsWlR6ibmECh18QnbIJlJpx0Fjd-b8tBkOyiYKdU69moG41yLy-~E~QdDzou-RUXVpKGXgHCpBgQpOgEgHI1X-orkZ-ZZWX2UpRhT2FTJfaXLOw5YmwF-yt11nzGiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Mayor and Aldermen on May 20 approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a letter of consent and related documents to apply for a Clean Water Revolving Fund loan from the State of Tennessee for the Reedy Creek Trunk Line sanitary sewer improvement project.

Vice Mayor Duncan moved the resolution; Alderman Baker seconded. City staff and utilities staff member Bridal explained the project is a phased, multi-year effort to replace one of the oldest trunk sewer lines that runs adjacent to a creek and the Greenbelt. The first phase replaced a segment from the plant to Sullivan Street; this phase will extend replacement toward John B. Dennis and includes work near the Greenbelt parking area by Holston Valley.

Staff said the project addresses aging infrastructure and infiltration of stormwater into the sewer system that can cause permit violations. The requested loan is an estimated $6,000,000; staff said the SRF mechanism provides low-cost financing for environmental infrastructure work. The board voted 7-0 to authorize the application.

Staff said construction impacts to Greenbelt users will be managed and that this phase should be less disruptive than later phases. The board asked questions and heard that the project will proceed through design, right-of-way and utility relocation as necessary before construction.","The board authorized the mayor to sign documents to apply for a Clean Water Revolving Fund loan estimated at $6 million to replace an aging trunk sanitary sewer line along the Greenbelt.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6532082,"Kingsport approves design contract for Washington Elementary HVAC replacement; estimated $3 million",154,1489000,1643000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3411667-9e22c1bf3f28dd347af67fbfdeb2d722&start=1489&end=1643","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3411667-9e22c1bf3f28dd347af67fbfdeb2d722/thumbnail_1489000.jpg","/articles/6532082/Kingsport/Sullivan-County/Tennessee/Kingsport-approves-design-contract-for-Washington-Elementary-HVAC-replacement-estimated-3-million","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6532082-0b2059e9776f359083ec2e72cf0bb0c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144883&Signature=f-qmAMMQ8sKgMBE-CdkOSHLWrapCiaEqXTHmJk2iKG6Zsai2YVPj5ctaei5pAlS2RKYNoEOFUMZqgL6pf3jJwn0dBJm95UwU8R2cLlbQ3Ae9fD0aj-EAWcmuhUHl3R9GWU~4uWtmFRx7vP0BbV5LpgBVAZdWPsbjZTYx2JTVd3VRg3htPJVaeTvjrvs1~-8qeiPtv8-4FDq~L8LRMfNPnJZOO85-5zBEHJBC0CQAEKAX3IElowQkmhUDqgCrktjvhL4tMM5Sic1qzxkZhb~2NdF8kVBKK9~xT5gFIDTOEZMo4Lnky-dOriGkGg0SNC4CECHivJEdfMgATrAl2Ngj7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Mayor and Aldermen on May 20 approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with Holston Engineering for architectural and engineering services for the Washington Elementary School HVAC replacement project.

The action, requested by Kingsport City Schools and presented through the city manager, passed 7-0 after Alderman Phillips moved and Alderman George seconded. The board heard questions about timing and past work on school HVAC units.

City staff said the replacement is estimated at about $3,000,000. Design and bidding work will proceed this year with the expectation to advertise for construction bids around January and, if schedules hold, install the new system in the following year. Staff cited past ESSER funding that helped place HVAC units in other schools and noted that many systems date to the 1990s.

Board members acknowledged the high cost but expressed support for proceeding with design so the city and schools can include the project in the capital budget and schedule. The resolution authorizes the city to execute the engineering agreement and related documents so design can begin.","The board authorized the mayor to sign an architectural and engineering agreement with Holston Engineering to design a replacement HVAC system for Washington Elementary School, with total project costs estimated around $3 million.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6532087,"Kingsport board adopts 2025 strategic plan after multi-month public process",237,2683000,2920000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3411667-9e22c1bf3f28dd347af67fbfdeb2d722&start=2683&end=2920","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3411667-9e22c1bf3f28dd347af67fbfdeb2d722/thumbnail_2683000.jpg","/articles/6532087/Kingsport/Sullivan-County/Tennessee/Kingsport-board-adopts-2025-strategic-plan-after-multi-month-public-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6532087-8ee9ed57aa57ac7cf1d1f48f781afa35/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144883&Signature=TJXxag-VdsS-DJyBx25cztYuPYIBdRBC3Kps2wZh3RxKSKXqjgxtdizYhjPEUlqxPFnBafY0fAPaAeayhIwNd6e6T6ftzBjUvQQ5EcBk~iXhk5ae-jGGBedZ6Zo8eoOr0y8guVERFBsbcuhfw8TyZ3WsbKNqOPfh4Mhsm6qXYfOqfbSiJyCRltlSagvemuaxRCyRC~BBaiieJQXGlFcfhiAH~s5sCwlf7pfaVkpfIKCtRIscqZpBP0z3BYK4mTLbjDvBuCRrKCVs-vGD4241TYAuQnx6wuinhwump2wj2A0tYzlq3s0PSUjRvjvaO11MiLv0hh7sSNFz4fMlhKCXmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Mayor and Aldermen on May 20 voted 7-0 to adopt the City of Kingsport\u0000\u0000\u00002025 strategic plan.

City Manager presented the plan, saying the document reflected work that began in August 2024 with consultant Raftellus and included input from board members, city leadership and more than 2,000 residents who responded to a public survey. Alderman Hayes moved to adopt the resolution; Alderman Baker seconded. The resolution passed unanimously.

The strategic plan outlines goals and objectives the city intends to pursue over the next three to five years, with an emphasis on aligning departmental budgets and capital projects with the plan. The city manager told the board the plan is intended to be fluid: staff will track items back to the plan as individual projects or budget requests come forward.

Board members praised the outreach and the vision statement. The city manager said adoption allows the administration to begin integrating the plan into budgetary, capital and program decisions and to collaborate with community partners on shared priorities.

The board gave unanimous approval and the city manager said staff will report back as specific initiatives and budget items tied to the plan move forward.","The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted unanimously to adopt a citywide strategic plan that city staff and a consultant developed after months of outreach to residents and stakeholders.","actionData","errors"]

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