Approve holding the meeting electronically via Zoom
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 1. At this time, Commissioner Smith moved that the day’s meeting be held electronically via zoom streaming in accordance with Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s Executive Order Number 71. Commissioner Schoonmaker seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, Biggs, Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward and Schoonmaker voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Add redistricting committee, collection services, welcome Danny White, video courtroom
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 2. Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Resolution R-21-1-115 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating the 2021 Knox County Redistricting Committee to assist in the County Commission and Board of Education redistricting process with such committee members to include the eleven (11) members of the Knox County Commission, the Chair of the Knox County Board of Education or her designee, and the Knox County Administrator of Elections; Resolution R-21-1-906 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott, LLP for collection services; Resolution R-21-1-102 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, welcoming Danny White as the Athletic Director of the University of Tennessee; and Resolution R-21-1-303 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving construction of a video courtroom facility at 5001 Maloneyville Road at a cost not to exceed $1.5 million (to be funded through an estimation and appropriation resolution). Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, Biggs, Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker and Hill voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Withdraw items regarding Three Ridges Golf Board and TIF application
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 3. Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items: Resolution R-21-1-112 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Knox County Mayor’s recommendations of Chuck Reynolds, Alan Jack and Les Carr for appointment to the Three Ridges Golf Board; and Resolution R-21-1-903 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, regarding an Application for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) filed with The Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox by CHM Farragut, LLC for a mixed- use retail and residential development on approximately 64 acres located at 11230 Kingston Pike in Farragut, TN. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, Biggs, Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker and Hill voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Defer presentation on Arts & Culture Alliance annual report
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 4. Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the March 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting: Presentation from Liza Zenni to give an overview of the Arts & Culture Alliance annual report. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, Biggs, Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker and Hill voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Remove collection services contract from General Government Consent Calendar
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 5. Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to remove the following item from the General Government Consent Calendar: Item #51 – Resolution R-21-1-906 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott, LLP for collection services. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, Biggs, Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker and Hill voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
R-21-1-101
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Memorialize former Commissioner Wanda Moody
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, memorializing former Commissioner Wanda Moody was before the Board of Commissioners.
Add presentation on Rural Metro update
At this time, Commissioner Jay amended the agenda to add the following item to be heard at this time: Presentation from Jeff Bagwell to give a monthly update regarding Rural Metro.
No published motion on this item.
Presentation on Rural Metro update
Presentation from Jeff Bagwell to give a monthly update regarding Rural Metro was before the Board of Commissioners.
No published motion on this item.
Presentation of 2019 Community Health Assessment report
Presentation of the 2019 Community Health Assessment report by Dr. Martha Buchanan was before the Board of Commissioners.
No published motion on this item.
Presentation on Arts & Culture Alliance annual report deferred
This item was deferred to the March 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______).
No published motion on this item.
Add Resolution R-21-1-113 to agenda
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED): 6. Commissioner Jay amended the agenda to hear the following item at this time: Resolution R-21-1-113.
No published motion on this item.
R-21-1-113
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Confirm Mayor's appointments to Health and Economic Well-Being Committee
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s appointments of David Moon and Dr. Ramon DeGennaro as the economists, Dr. Kathleen Brown as the epidemiologist, Candace Viox and Allison Oaks as the Knox County business leaders, Dr. James Choo and Regina Hensley as the Knox County medical professionals, Dr. Carletta Smelcer and Dr. Joshua Williams as the psychologists or social workers, and Commissioner Dasha Lundy as the Knox County Commissioner on the Knox County Committee on Health and Economic Well-Being. (establishes staggered terms expiring January 31, 2023, January 31, 2024 or January 31, 2025; Commissioner serves a term to coincide with term of office as a member of the Commission) was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-113 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s appointments of David Moon and Dr. Ramon DeGennaro as the economists, Dr. Kathleen Brown as the epidemiologist, Candace Viox and Allison Oaks as the Knox County business leaders, Dr. James Choo and Regina Hensley as the Knox County medical professionals, Dr. Carletta Smelcer and Dr. Joshua Williams as the psychologists or social workers, and Commissioner Dasha Lundy as the Knox County Commissioner on the Knox County Committee on Health and Economic Well-Being. (establishes staggered terms expiring January 31, 2023, January 31, 2024 or January 31, 2025; Commissioner serves a term to coincide with term of office as a member of the Commission).
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by Courtney Durrett
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Recess and reconvene for zoning session
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED): 7. A recess was taken at this time and upon reconvening, the zoning session was considered followed by the remainder of the day’s agenda.
No published motion on this item.
RZ-21-1-101
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Approve rezoning for DK Development at 6900 Beeler Road
Consideration of the request of DK Development for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6900 Beeler Road, Parcel ID 20 021201, Commission District 8.
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-21-1-101 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of DK Development for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential at 4 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.
Moved by
Richie Beeler
· seconded by Charles Busler
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RZ-21-1-102
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Approve rezoning for Rick Wilkinson at Nubbin Ridge Road
Consideration the request of Rick Wilkinson for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential and A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8116, 8108, 8106 and 8104 Nubbin Ridge Road, Parcel ID 133 073, 07403, 07404 and 07402, Commission District 4.
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-21-1-102 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Rick Wilkinson for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential and A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre.
Moved by
Kyle Ward
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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RZ-21-1-103
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Approve rezoning for Seth D. Schweitzer at 3430 Zion Lane
Consideration of the request of Seth D. Schweitzer for rezoning from PR Planned Residential to A Agricultural was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3430 Zion Lane, Parcel ID 91 042, Commission District 6.
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-21-1-103 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Seth D. Schweitzer for rezoning from PR Planned Residential to A Agricultural as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.
Moved by
Richie Beeler
· seconded by Kyle Ward
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No zoning appeals
No Zoning Appeals received.
No published motion on this item.
No zoning ordinance amendments
No Amendments to the Knox County Zoning Ordinance received.
No published motion on this item.
Approve minutes of previous meeting
Consideration of approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on December 21, 2020 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Approve line item transfers totaling $207,298.22
Consideration of Line Item Transfers - total amount of $207,298.22 was before the Board of Commissioners.
No budget amendments
No Budget Amendments received.
No published motion on this item.
Approve 199 Notary Public Applications
199 Notary Public Applications received.
Spread of record: Committee on Committees Summary Report
Spread of Record the Committee on Committees Summary Report was before the Board of Commissioners.
No published motion on this item.
R-21-1-201
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Approve ACT State Testing Program agreement
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an ACT State Testing Program agreement for Spring 2021 administration of the ACT at a cost of $37.00 per student was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-201 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an ACT State Testing Program agreement for Spring 2021 administration of the ACT at a cost of $37.00 per student.
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by Courtney Durrett
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R-21-1-202
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Approve retainer agreement for governmental consulting for CLASS
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a retainer agreement with Millsaps Gowan Government Relations for the provision of governmental consulting services to the Coalition of Large School Systems (CLASS) for the term of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 at a cost of $37,500.00 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-202 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a retainer agreement with Millsaps Gowan Government Relations for the provision of governmental consulting services to the Coalition of Large School Systems (CLASS) for the term of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 at a cost of $37,500.00.
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by Courtney Durrett
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R-21-1-203
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Approve contract to audit Knox County Schools internal funds
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contract to Audit Accounts with Pugh and Company, PC for an audit of Knox County Schools Internal School Funds for the period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021 at a cost of $117,134.00 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-203 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contract to Audit Accounts with Pugh and Company, PC for an audit of Knox County Schools Internal School Funds for the period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021 at a cost of $117,134.00.
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by Courtney Durrett
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R-21-1-204
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Accept CTE Career Exploration Grants for two middle schools
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of Tennessee Department of Education Middle School CTE Career Exploration Grants for South-Doyle Middle School in the amount of $9,960.19 and for Vine Middle Magnet School in the amount of $9,326.00 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-204 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of Tennessee Department of Education Middle School CTE Career Exploration Grants for South-Doyle Middle School in the amount of $9,960.19 and for Vine Middle Magnet School in the amount of $9,326.00.
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by Courtney Durrett
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R-21-1-205
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Accept STEM Start-Up Grants for two middle schools
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of Tennessee Department of Education Middle School STEM Start-Up Grants for Bearden Middle School in the amount of $9,517.99 and for Gresham Middle School in the amount of $10,000.00 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-205 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of Tennessee Department of Education Middle School STEM Start-Up Grants for Bearden Middle School in the amount of $9,517.99 and for Gresham Middle School in the amount of $10,000.00.
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by Courtney Durrett
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R-21-1-206
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Accept grant funds for Knox County Schools
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $41,103.30 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-206 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $41,103.30.
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by Courtney Durrett
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R-21-1-110
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Appoint Jonathan Crye, P.E. to Board of Construction Appeals
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Jonathan Crye, P.E. to the Knox County Board of Construction Appeals (Term expires December 31, 2027) was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-110 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Jonathan Crye, P.E. to the Knox County Board of Construction Appeals (Term expires December 31, 2027).
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-111
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Reappoint judicial magistrates
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Christopher Rowe, Sharon Frankenberg and Dustin Dunham as Judicial Magistrates for Knox County (Terms expire January 31, 2025) was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-111 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Christopher Rowe, Sharon Frankenberg and Dustin Dunham as Judicial Magistrates for Knox County (Terms expire January 31, 2025).
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-301
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Accept aviation electronics tool kit from DoD for Sheriff's Office
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of one (1) aviation electronics tool kit with an original acquisition price of $17,061.47 from the Department of Defense 10-33 Surplus Property Program for the benefit of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-301 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of one (1) aviation electronics tool kit with an original acquisition price of $17,061.47 from the Department of Defense 10-33 Surplus Property Program for the benefit of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-302
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Approve HIDTA overtime reimbursement agreement for Sheriff's Office
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the 2021 Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) overtime reimbursement agreement for the reimbursement of up to $54,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-302 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the 2021 Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) overtime reimbursement agreement for the reimbursement of up to $54,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-401
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Approve stormwater covenants for Osprey Landing, LLC
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Osprey Landing, LLC for properties located at 0 Osprey Point Lane (CLT parcel #154-10102) and 910 Osprey Point Lane (CLT Parcel #154-10103) in Commission District 4 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-401 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Osprey Landing, LLC for properties located at 0 Osprey Point Lane (CLT parcel #154-10102) and 910 Osprey Point Lane (CLT Parcel #154-10103) in Commission District 4.
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-402
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Approve stormwater covenants for Your Safe Storage #2
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Your Safe Storage #2 for property located at 6770 Malone Creek Drive (CLT Parcel #079JE012) in Commission District 6 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-402 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Your Safe Storage #2 for property located at 6770 Malone Creek Drive (CLT Parcel #079JE012) in Commission District 6.
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-403
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Approve stormwater covenants for Grassy Creek, LLC
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Grassy Creek, LLC for property located at 0 Grassy Knoll Road (CLT Parcel #079HE016) in Commission District 6 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-403 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Grassy Creek, LLC for property located at 0 Grassy Knoll Road (CLT Parcel #079HE016) in Commission District 6.
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-404
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Approve stormwater covenants for HMH Development, Inc.
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with HMH Development, Inc. for properties located at 1921 Marietta Church Road (CLT Parcel #129-123) and 1925 Marietta Church Road (CLT Parcel #129-124) in Commission District 6 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-404 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with HMH Development, Inc. for properties located at 1921 Marietta Church Road (CLT Parcel #129-123) and 1925 Marietta Church Road (CLT Parcel #129-124) in Commission District 6.
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-405
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Approve stormwater covenants for Mesana Investments, LLC
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Mesana Investments, LLC for property located at 0 Ball Camp Pike (CLT Parcel #104-19203) in Commission District 6 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-405 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Mesana Investments, LLC for property located at 0 Ball Camp Pike (CLT Parcel #104-19203) in Commission District 6.
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-406
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Approve stormwater covenants for Mini Storage Depot of Oak Ridge Highway, LLC
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Mini Storage Depot of Oak Ridge Highway, LLC for properties located at 7242 Oak Ridge Highway (CLT Parcel #078KA001), 0 Oak Ridge Highway (CLT Parcel #078KA002), 0 Oak Ridge Highway (CLT Parcel #078KA003), and 0 Oak Ridge Highway (CLT Parcel #078KA004) in Commission District 6 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-406 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Mini Storage Depot of Oak Ridge Highway, LLC for properties located at 7242 Oak Ridge Highway (CLT Parcel #078KA001), 0 Oak Ridge Highway (CLT Parcel #078KA002), 0 Oak Ridge Highway (CLT Parcel #078KA003), and 0 Oak Ridge Highway (CLT Parcel #078KA004) in Commission District 6.
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-407
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Approve stormwater covenants for Primos Land Company, LLC
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Primos Land Company, LLC for property located at 0 River House Road (CLT Parcel #090-09101) in Commission District 6 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-407 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Primos Land Company, LLC for property located at 0 River House Road (CLT Parcel #090-09101) in Commission District 6.
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-408
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Approve stormwater covenants for Mini Storage Depot on Maynardville Pike, LLC
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Mini Storage Depot on Maynardville Pike, LLC for property located at 6940 Maynardville Pike (CLT Parcel #038LA02501) in Commission District 7 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-408 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Mini Storage Depot on Maynardville Pike, LLC for property located at 6940 Maynardville Pike (CLT Parcel #038LA02501) in Commission District 7.
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-409
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Approve contract for water quality device maintenance
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Environmental Remediation Consultants, Inc. for the provision of maintenance of proprietary water quality devices services as needed was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-409 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Environmental Remediation Consultants, Inc. for the provision of maintenance of proprietary water quality devices services as needed.
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-410
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Approve permanent sidewalk easement for Ledgerwood Road
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary permanent sidewalk easement acquisition on one (1) tract for the purpose of installing pedestrian facilities along Ledgerwood Road for connection to Halls High School was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-410 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary permanent sidewalk easement acquisition on one (1) tract for the purpose of installing pedestrian facilities along Ledgerwood Road for connection to Halls High School.
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-411
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Approve grant for Beaver Creek Watershed water quality improvements
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture in the amount of $115,100.00 for water quality improvements in the Beaver Creek Watershed for the period of March 15, 2021 to July 31, 2024 (requires a local match of $76,737.00) was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-411 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture in the amount of $115,100.00 for water quality improvements in the Beaver Creek Watershed for the period of March 15, 2021 to July 31, 2024 (requires a local match of $76,737.00).
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-412
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Approve right-of-way acquisition for Jim Luttrell Lane improvements
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way acquisition on one (1) tract for the purpose of intersection improvements for Jim Luttrell Lane at Luttrell Road was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-412 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way acquisition on one (1) tract for the purpose of intersection improvements for Jim Luttrell Lane at Luttrell Road.
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-413
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Approve right-of-way, slope, construction easements for West Beaver Creek Drive
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way, slope and construction easement acquisitions on nine (9) tracts for the purpose of intersection improvements for West Beaver Creek Drive at Clinton Highway (State Route 9/U.S. 25W) was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-413 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way, slope and construction easement acquisitions on nine (9) tracts for the purpose of intersection improvements for West Beaver Creek Drive at Clinton Highway (State Route 9/U.S. 25W).
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-414
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Approve right-of-way acquisition for Hickory Creek Road roundabout
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way acquisition on one (1) tract for the purpose of installing a roundabout intersection for Hickory Creek Road at Hardin Valley Road was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-414 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way acquisition on one (1) tract for the purpose of installing a roundabout intersection for Hickory Creek Road at Hardin Valley Road.
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-415
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Approve sidewalk, slope, construction easements for Choto Road
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary permanent sidewalk, slope and construction easement acquisitions on three (3) tracts for the purpose of installing pedestrian facilities along Choto Road for connection to Choto Mill Lane was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-415 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary permanent sidewalk, slope and construction easement acquisitions on three (3) tracts for the purpose of installing pedestrian facilities along Choto Road for connection to Choto Mill Lane.
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-416
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Approve application for TDOT LIC funding for Midway Road improvements
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the application with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for funding through the Local Interstate Connector (LIC) program for improvements to Midway Road, between I-40 and Thorngrove Pike, with a 50% local match was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-416 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the application with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for funding through the Local Interstate Connector (LIC) program for improvements to Midway Road, between I-40 and Thorngrove Pike, with a 50% local match.
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-417
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Approve TDOT Agreement for I-75 at Emory Road reconstruction
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Local Agency Project Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the reconstruction of I-75 at State Route 131 (Emory Road, Exit 112) with an estimated project cost of $11,279,000.00 (Knox County’s share is $499,999.80, the Regional TPO’s share is $250,000.20, and TDOT’s share is $10,529,000.00) was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-417 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Local Agency Project Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the reconstruction of I-75 at State Route 131 (Emory Road, Exit 112) with an estimated project cost of $11,279,000.00 (Knox County’s share is $499,999.80, the Regional TPO’s share is $250,000.20, and TDOT’s share is $10,529,000.00).
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-418
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Approve contract for Solid Waste equipment maintenance
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with John’s Mobile Repair and Welding, Inc. to provide maintenance and repair of Solid Waste equipment services was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-418 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with John’s Mobile Repair and Welding, Inc. to provide maintenance and repair of Solid Waste equipment services.
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-501
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Approve MOUs for fire/rescue services with three departments
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving three (3) six (6) month Memorandums of Understanding with Karns Fire Department, Knox County Rescue, and Seymour Volunteer Fire Department for the provision of fire/rescue services was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-501 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving three (3) six (6) month Memorandums of Understanding with Karns Fire Department, Knox County Rescue, and Seymour Volunteer Fire Department for the provision of fire/rescue services.
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-502
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Establish the Knox County Fire and Technical Rescue Committee
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, establishing the Knox County Fire and Technical Rescue Committee was before the Board of Commissioners.
R-21-1-601
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Approve grant for HIV/STD/Viral Hepatitis prevention and surveillance
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in an amount not to exceed $355,900.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health to provide HIV/STD/Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Surveillance services for the period beginning January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021 (no local match required) was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-601 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in an amount not to exceed $355,900.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health to provide HIV/STD/Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Surveillance services for the period beginning January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021 (no local match required).
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-602
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Amend contract with Volunteer Ministry Center for COVID-19 housing
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to the Defined Services Contract with Volunteer Ministry Center to manage and operate the homeless housing facility for COVID-19 isolation and quarantine, which amendment increases the maximum amount payable by the County to Volunteer Ministry Center under the Contract from $47,000.00 to $266,508.00 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-602 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to the Defined Services Contract with Volunteer Ministry Center to manage and operate the homeless housing facility for COVID-19 isolation and quarantine, which amendment increases the maximum amount payable by the County to Volunteer Ministry Center under the Contract from $47,000.00 to $266,508.00.
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-701
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Accept and donate Holiday Festival of Lights proceeds
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting donations in the total amount of $7,428.49 and sixteen (16) barrels of food collected from visitors at Knox County’s Holiday Festival of Lights at Concord Park and approving the donation of same to the Love Kitchen was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-701 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting donations in the total amount of $7,428.49 and sixteen (16) barrels of food collected from visitors at Knox County’s Holiday Festival of Lights at Concord Park and approving the donation of same to the Love Kitchen.
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-702
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Approve Boyd Foundation grant for five dog parks
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Boyd Foundation Dog Park Grant Agreement in the amount of $250,000.00 for the construction of five (5) new dog parks was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-702 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Boyd Foundation Dog Park Grant Agreement in the amount of $250,000.00 for the construction of five (5) new dog parks.
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-703
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Accept memorial bench donation for Clayton Park
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a memorial bench at Clayton Park from Barbara Jett in the amount of $1,600.00 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-703 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a memorial bench at Clayton Park from Barbara Jett in the amount of $1,600.00.
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-901
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Dissolve the Commission's Court Subcommittee
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, dissolving the Commission’s Court Subcommittee was before the Board of Commissioners.
R-21-1-902
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Approve amendment to grant contract for election commissions COVID-19 response
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of State, Division of Elections for the provision of assistance for County Election Commissions to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $145,255.23 (no local match required) was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-902 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of State, Division of Elections for the provision of assistance for County Election Commissions to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $145,255.23 (no local match required).
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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R-21-1-904
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Approve contract with FirstBank for banking services
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with FirstBank for banking services was before the Board of Commissioners.
R-21-1-905
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Approve amendment to BB&T (Truist) banking services contract
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract Number 12-474 with Branch Banking & Trust Company (BB&T now Truist) for the provision of banking services, which amendment extends the term of the contract to June 30, 2021 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-905 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract Number 12-474 with Branch Banking & Trust Company (BB&T now Truist) for the provision of banking services, which amendment extends the term of the contract to June 30, 2021.
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by Terry Hill
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Resolution regarding Three Ridges Golf Board appointments withdrawn
This item was withdrawn from the agenda. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______)
No published motion on this item.
Resolution confirming appointments to Health and Economic Well-Being Committee
This item was heard earlier at the meeting. (See Page ______).
No published motion on this item.
R-21-1-114
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Appoint Commissioner Carson Dailey to Fire and Technical Rescue Committee
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner Carson Dailey to the Knox County Fire and Technical Rescue Committee. (Term to coincide with term of office as a member of Commission) was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-114 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner Carson Dailey to the Knox County Fire and Technical Rescue Committee. (Term to coincide with term of office as a member of Commission).
Moved by
John Schoonmaker
· seconded by Charles Busler
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R-21-1-115
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Create the 2021 Knox County Redistricting Committee
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating the 2021 Knox County Redistricting Committee to assist in the County Commission and Board of Education redistricting process with such committee members to include the eleven (11) members of the Knox County Commission, the Chair of the Knox County Board of Education or her designee, and the Knox County Administrator of Elections was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-115 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating the 2021 Knox County Redistricting Committee to assist in the County Commission and Board of Education redistricting process with such committee members to include the eleven (11) members of the Knox County Commission, the Chair of the Knox County Board of Education or her designee, and the Knox County Administrator of Elections.
Moved by
Randy Smith
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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R-21-1-704
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Approve golf operations management agreement for Beverly Park/Concord Park
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Beverly Park/Concord Park Golf Operations Management Agreement with the Tennessee Golf Foundation for the provision of Golf Operations Management Services was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Resolution R-21-1-704 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Beverly Park/Concord Park Golf Operations Management Agreement with the Tennessee Golf Foundation for the provision of Golf Operations Management Services.
Moved by
Charles Busler
· seconded by Kyle Ward
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Resolution regarding TIF application withdrawn
This item was withdrawn from the agenda. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ____)
No published motion on this item.
R-21-1-906
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Approve contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott, LLP
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott, LLP for collection services was before the Board of Commissioners.
Reorder agenda items R-21-1-102 and R-21-1-303
AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED): 8. Commissioner Jay amended the agenda to hear Resolution R-21-1-102 at this time followed by Resolution R-21-1-303.
No published motion on this item.
R-21-1-102
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Welcome Danny White as University of Tennessee Athletic Director
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, welcoming Danny White as the Athletic Director of the University of Tennessee was before the Board of Commissioners.
R-21-1-303
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Approve construction of video courtroom facility
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving construction of a video courtroom facility at 5001 Maloneyville Road at a cost not to exceed $1.5 million (to be funded through an estimation and appropriation resolution) was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to defer to the February 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting Resolution R-21-1-303 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving construction of a video courtroom facility at 5001 Maloneyville Road at a cost not to exceed $1.5 million (to be funded through an estimation and appropriation resolution).
Moved by
Larsen Jay
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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O-20-12-101
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Ordinance amending County Board of Health role
Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department (amends Ordinance O-96-3-102, adopted April 22, 1996) was before the Board of Commissioners on second reading.
