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BMA Highlights for April 4, 2017 Meeting
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BMA Highlights

From the Board of Mayor and Alderman meeting on Tuesday, April 4, 2017.

To view the April 3 Work Session Information (project status), please click here.
Jack VandeVate - KHRA
L to R: Tony Jennings, Linda Calvert, Esther Rodolphe, Sharon Hayes, Maria Catron, Jack VandeVate, Ann VandeVate, Terry Cunningham, Alderman Segelhorst 
 
Longtime KHRA Advocate Recognized
John L. 'Jack' VandeVate has gone above and beyond with his service to the Kingsport Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Jack has been a commissioner on the KHRA Board for 27 years. Through his work, he has overseen community efforts and enhanced KHRA communities through the John L. & Ann B. VandeVate Education Scholarship.

Jack also created the Greater Kingsport Alliance for Development, and served as KHRA Board Chairman for a portion of the HOPE VI Project which completely redeveloped the Riverview community.

Thanks for your dedication and service Jack!
Kingsport Library's Children's Area Update

Kingsport Library's Children's Area Update
With 170,000 visits per year, the Kingsport Public Library is a downtown destination. The remodeling of various areas of the library over the next few years will attract even more people to the library – and to downtown Kingsport.

Construction of this phase is expected to be complete by the end of May. 
 
To view the Kingsport Public Library's presentation, please click here.
APPOINTMENTS 
  • None
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  • Annexation (by request) for construction of 7 new homes on Seaver Road
B. BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FIRST READING APPROVED 7-0
  • Donations for commissioned artwork for the Children’s Area at the Library
  • Appropriating school bond funds from Sullivan County (click here for $ breakdown)
  • $2,769,307 for Colonial Heights Phase V water and sewer
    • (Chesterfield, Centerbrook, Oakmont and Heatherview area)
  • $55,000 self-funded amendment to budget for Senior Trips
C. BUSINESS MATTERS REQUIRING FINAL ADOPTION APPROVED 7-0
  • Materials Agreement for Edinburgh Phase 10
  • Amendments to City Code for seat belt and child passenger restraint use
  • KATS capital grant amendment for small wheel chair van (for tight pick-ups)
 D.OTHER BUSINESS  APPROVED 7-0
  • Approve the $32,000 Area Agency on Aging and Disability Grant FY18 
  • $115,142 contractual landscape maintenance for beautification and gateways 
  • Signal maintenance agreement for school zones at Kennedy, Jackson and North 
  • $1,000 grant application from Walmart for Fire Marshal’s Office 
CONSENT AGENDA  APPROVED 7-0
  • Easements and ROW for Camp Bays Mountain annexation utility extensions
  • Certificates of Compliance for retail stores to sell wine 
    • Scotchman #3408, 1701 East Stone Drive (at Eastman Road)
    • FasMart H69, 2729 North John B. Dennis Highway (Bloomingdale)
    • FasMart H70, 817 Lynn Garden Drive (near Times-News)
    • Roadrunner #6025, 120 East Stone Drive (at Bloomingdale)
    • Roadrunner #6045, 4222 Fort Henry Drive (Colonial Heights)
In Case You Missed It...
NEXT BMA WORK SESSION -- Monday, April 17, 2017, 4:30pm, City Hall
- Key Budget Messages
- Review of Current 5-Year CIP
- Sales Tax, Wellness Clinic, Safety, Project Status

NEXT BMA MEETING -- Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 7:00pm, City Hall
- Watch live on Charter Channel 192
- Watch live on our website here
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