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Kingsport aldermen approve rezoning, budget adjustments and multiple procurement resolutions in unanimous votes
Summary
At the Dec. 2 Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, council approved a rezoning for 3938 Eaststone Drive, a fiscal-year-2026 budget adjustment, fleet vehicle purchases, a consulting contract extension for billing software, and several procurement actions — all by 5-0 votes.
The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Dec. 2 approved a package of ordinances and resolutions covering land use, the city budget, fleet replacements and professional services.
The most consequential vote was approval of an owner-initiated rezoning request for 3938 Eaststone Drive. Planner Jessica McMurray said the request would change the parcel from an A-1 agricultural district to B-3 highway-oriented business, noting the city’s 2030 future land-use plan designates the site for retail and commercial use. Alderman George moved to approve the ordinance; Alderman Phillips seconded. The planning commission had recommended approval after the applicant agreed to restrict heavy-equipment access to Stone Drive to address neighbors’ traffic and safety concerns. The ordinance passed 5-0.
On a second reading, the council approved a budget-adjustment ordinance for several fiscal‑year‑2026 funds. Vice Mayor Duncan moved approval and…
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