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Votes at a glance: Kingsport Board actions, March 18, 2025
Summary
A compact roundup of ordinances and resolutions the Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved on March 18, including budget amendments, contract renewals, purchases and appointments; nearly all measures passed unanimously (6–0).
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen of Kingsport approved a wide set of ordinances and resolutions on March 18. The items below summarize each formal action, the outcome, and key details recorded at the meeting. Unless otherwise noted, measures passed by voice vote or roll call with a 6–0 tally.
Votes at a glance
- Ordinance (first reading) to authorize condemnation procedure for Greedy Creek trunk line improvement and Fuel Crest annexation sanitary sewer — outcome: adopted on first reading; vote recorded 6–0. (City attorney authorized to initiate proceedings; any acquisition returns to board.)
- Ordinance to amend the Fiscal 2025 General Purpose School Fund and General Projects Fund budgets — outcome: approved on first reading; vote 6–0.
- Ordinance to amend various fund budgets (aquatic center bridge project and other items, including a driver-safety grant) — outcome: approved on first reading; vote 6–0.
- Ordinance (second/final reading) to extend terms for current members of boards and commissions (amend code section 2-330) — outcome: adopted on final reading; roll-call recorded Aye from all voting members, 6–0.
- Ordinance (second/final reading) rezoning Tax Map 0290 Group A Parcel 032 (Williams Road) from R-1B Residential to R-3 Low-Density Apartment District — outcome: adopted on final reading; roll-call recorded Aye from all voting members, 6–0.
- Ordinance (second/final reading) amending various city fund budgets for FY25 (city operations) — outcome: adopted on final reading; roll-call Aye 6–0.
- Resolution renewing the Omnia Partners cooperative contract for maintenance, repair and operations supplies for fleet — outcome: approved 6–0; city noted $3,000+ rebate in 2024 and extended the agreement through Oct. 30, 2027.
- Resolution renewing award of bids for purchase of water and wastewater chemicals (chlorine; zinc orthophosphate; coagulant; polymer; fluoride; sodium permanganate) — outcome: approved 6–0.
- Resolution authorizing reimbursement of materials agreement funds to JTB Construction for Lebanon Meadows (14 new lots) — amount: $41,854.88; outcome: approved 6–0.
- Resolution authorizing purchase of one 24-passenger activity bus for Kingsport City Schools via Sourcewell cooperative — outcome: approved 6–0.
- Resolution authorizing purchase of 1,300 Dell Chromebooks and Google licenses for Kingsport City Schools (grades 7–9) — funding from Kingsport City Schools general purpose fund; total cost just under $400,000 as stated in packet — outcome: approved 6–0.
- Resolution approving a work estimate with Sullivan County Highway Department to resurface portions of Cox Hollow Road — cost shown in packet ~ $56,000 for the city portion (7,600 feet cited); outcome: approved 6–0.
- Resolution ratifying mayor’s signature to receive disaster-reimbursement funds from Washington County (Hurricane Helene response) — amount submitted $43,306.82; outcome: approved 6–0.
- Resolution authorizing the mayor to execute documents to apply for and receive a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant (Office of Outdoor Recreation) — grant amount described as $6.5M with a 50% local match if awarded; outcome: approved 6–0.
- Resolution accepting transfer/donation of property and leasehold improvements at 117 West Severe Avenue (Kingsport Dental Clinic) from the Industrial Development Board — outcome: approved 6–0.
- Resolution authorizing an agreement with Paymentus Corporation for electronic bill payment services (CIS modernization) — fees noted in discussion: $2.25 per credit-card transaction; $0.20 per e-check; outcome: approved 6–0.
- Resolution approving an agreement with Fifth Asset, Inc. (DebtBook) for cloud-based debt management software via Omnia contract — outcome: approved 6–0.
- Resolution approving an economic-development contribution to the Industrial Development Board for Kingsport Pavilion redevelopment (payment terms tied to IDB loan; staff cited increased occupancy to >95%) — outcome: approved 6–0.
- Consent agenda (eight items) including grant applications, roofing change order for Hunter Wright Stadium, host agreement for the world’s largest swim lesson event, farmers market grant, lease renewal for Model City Maker Space — all consent items approved as presented; outcome: approved 6–0.
Board procedure notes: multiple items were approved on first reading and others on second/final reading as noted on the agenda. Where a roll call was read, the recorder recorded Aye votes by Aldermen Baker, Cooper, Vice Mayor Duncan, Mays, Phillips and the Mayor. Several items brought discussion but no dissent; most measures passed unanimously.
Provenance (selected excerpts): the meeting transcript shows the ordinance reading for condemnation (read at ~5:04–5:27), the vote tally announcements for many items (commonly recorded as “Ordinance/Resolution passes 6–0”), and detailed packet references for budget and procurement items.
