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Kingston Council approves ordinances, contracts and interlocal agreements; budget items set for second reading
Summary
At its regular meeting the Kingston City Council adopted multiple second‑reading ordinances and approved contracts and interlocal agreements, including a state street aid contract and an agreement with Rome County; several budget items were placed on first reading and scheduled for second reading June 30.
The Kingston City Council adopted several ordinances and authorized multiple contracts and agreements during its regular meeting.
Mayor Timothy Neal read items for second reading and the council recorded motions and roll-call votes that carried for the listed measures. The council completed second and final readings on an ordinance revising policies for the board of wastewater works and sewage (identified in the record as "20 26 0 4 14 o 1") and on an ordinance amending chapter 1 (intoxicating liquors) of title 8 of the Kingston municipal code. The council also approved a resolution to participate in the PEP Safety Partners matching grant program and authorized the mayor to enter a State Street Aid contract with the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
Councilors moved and seconded first readings for several budget ordinances: an amendment to the annual general fund operating budget for fiscal year 2025–2026 (referenced as "20 26 0 6 0 9 0 1"), and amendments to the water and sewer fund budget and related rates. The mayor noted that second readings on those budget items are scheduled for June 30.
The council authorized interlocal cooperation with Rome County for comprehensive municipal services and approved an agreement with the Roane County Emergency Communications District for dispatch services for fiscal year 2026–2027. Council also approved a lease agreement with American Cruise Lines for docking access at City Park and an agreement with Roane County for animal shelter services for fiscal year 2026–2027. The council appointed two residents—Ken Heathcote and Lindsey Johnson—to four‑year terms on the Park and Rec Board ending June 30, 2030.
Votes at a glance (as recorded): - Ordinance "20 26 0 4 14 o 1" (wastewater board policies), second and final reading — adopted (roll‑call recorded; affirmative votes recorded by the clerk). - Ordinance amending intoxicating‑liquors provisions (title 8), second and final reading — adopted. - Resolution to participate in PEP Safety Partners matching grant program — adopted. - State Street Aid contract authorization — adopted. - Interlocal cooperation agreement with Rome County — adopted. - Dispatch services agreement with Roane County Emergency Communications District — adopted. - Lease with American Cruise Lines (docking access) — adopted. - Animal shelter services agreement with Roane County — adopted.
Several items were handled on first reading and will return to the council for second reading with final votes: general fund budget amendments and water/sewer fund budget and rates. The meeting record shows roll‑call recordings for each formal motion.
Next steps: budget ordinances return for second readings on June 30, per the council’s announcement at the meeting.
