Regular meeting — April 25, 2022

Motion to set the above Amendments to the Agenda.

Moved by Justin Biggs · seconded by John Schoonmaker

Motion to approve R-22-4-201 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Digital Group, LLC for the provision of cable networking installation services up to $500,000.00 annually for the term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, which may be extended for four (4) additional years, one (1) year at a time.

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-202 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with CDW Government LLC for the provision of interactive display panels at an estimated cost of $14,160,000.00 to support ESSER 3.0 Priority 4 for the term of May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2024, which may be extended for three (3) additional years, one (1) year at a time.

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-203 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with All Occasions Party Rentals for stage rentals for Knox County Schools graduation ceremonies up to $40,000.00 annually for the term of April 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023, which may be extended for four (4) additional years, one (1) year at a time.

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-204 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Joseph Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $4,081,611.00 for the West High School Softball Complex Project.

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-205 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contract of Employment between the Knox County Board of Education and Dr. Jon Rysewyk as Director of Knox County Schools.

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-206 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Accelerating Literacy and Learning (TN ALL) Corps Grant from the Tennessee Department of Education in the amount of $1,291,500.00 with required three (3) year matching ESSER 3.0 funds in the amount of $4,428,000.00.

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-207 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of an Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) Grant from the Tennessee Department of Education in the amount of $225,000.00 ($75,000.00 per school) for Maynard Elementary School, Northwest Middle School, and Vine Middle Magnet School.

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-208 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a School Bus Seat Restraint Grant from the Tennessee Department of Education in the amount of $10,000.00 to be used for contractor reimbursements.

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-209 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds and donations for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $50,033.82.

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-210 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with ByWater Solutions, LLC in the amount of $224,200.00 (Year 1 & 2) for the hosting, migration, training, and support for the Koha Integrated Library System.

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-301 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Two to a Contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services for Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $235,917.01, increases the local match requirement by $121,533.02, and extends the term of the Contract by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2023.

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-401 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing submission of an application for the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Litter Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023 and, if said application is approved, authorizing Knox County to enter into a grant contract for the acceptance of the grant award in an amount up to $171,400.00 (No local match required).

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-402 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Budget Supplement Agreement No. 1 in the amount of $45,000.00 with LDA Engineering for additional design services for the new sidewalks connecting Carter Elementary School, Carter High School and Carter Park.

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-501 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement with The Mend House to provide $150,000.00 in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) for activities that mitigate the negative health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Federally funded through Treasury SLFRF Program).

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-502 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) authorizing the acceptance of federal funds in the estimated amount of $1,190,755.00 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and $429,713.00 for the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) program for the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 and 2) approving Knox County's 2022 Annual Action Plan to identify activities Knox County will undertake during the program year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 using federal funds granted to Knox County by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address priority needs in housing and community services in furtherance of the CDBG and HOME Programs.

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-503 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of an award in the amount of $15,570,984.00 in reallocated funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury under the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA1) (No local match required).

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-601 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $708,900.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for HIV/AIDS Core Medical and Support Services for the period beginning April 1, 2022 and ending March 31, 2023 (No local match required).

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-602 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $4,117,000.00 ($823,400.00 per year) with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Family Planning Services for the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2027. (No local match required).

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-3-603 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with WellSpark for the provision of worksite wellness services.

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-604 – Consideration of a Resolution of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of additional funding in the amount up to $97,500.00 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Knox County Air Quality Management's PM 2.5 Air Monitoring Program.

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion approve R-22-4-701-Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Lease Agreement between Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC (owners of Bower Field) and Knox County to allow Knox County Parks and Recreation to continue to use Bower Field for athletic and recreational programs, youth sports activities, and related concessions and, in exchange for the use of Bower Field, Knox County will pay an amount equal to the yearly Knox County property taxes on the undeveloped property adjacent to Bower Field and owned by Thunder Mountain Properties LLC, and certain insurance premiums regarding Bower Field (totaling approximately $5,700.00 in 2021) for a term of ten (10) years with two (2) ten (10) year renewal options.

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-702 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Honorary Naming Rights Application to name a Bluebird Trail at I.C. King Park in memory of Peg Beute.

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-801 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Knox County/Knox County Schools Grant Policy.

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-802 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amendment to the Summit Hill Redevelopment Plan providing for Tax Increment Financing.

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-803 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox Country, Tennessee, approving an amended Utility Easement with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for property located at 1517 Hickey Road (Parcel ID 104 196).

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-901 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the Universal Group for the printing of election ballots.

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-904 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $500.00 from First Horizon to be used as a sponsorship of the National Crime Victims' Rights Week Kick-Off and Recognition Reception.

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-905 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rules I, Section P entitled "Consent Calendar" to delete the requirement of an asterisk to denote a resolution on a consent calendar and to provide for a single motion and vote of the Commission to approve all items on the Education and General Government Consent Calendars.

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-906 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule I, Section M entitled "Elections or Appointments" to provide for a public notice to be issued to receive resumes from candidates seeking appointment to an elected official vacancy at least seven (7) calendar days prior to a meeting to fill the vacancy.

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve R-22-4-101 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring A’sani Knox for being named the 2022 Youth of the Year for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Dasha Lundy

Motion to approve R-22-4-102 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, memorializing Billy Tindell.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by John Schoonmaker

Motion to approve R-22-4-103 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing the first Saturday in May as “Tennessee Senior Citizen Day of Service” and encouraging all senior citizens in Knox County to volunteer in the community on this day.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve R-22-4-104 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing the third Saturday in September as Veteran and Military Suicide Awareness Day in Knox County.

Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Randy Smith

Motion to suspend the Rules to allow two individuals to speak under Public Forum.

Moved by Dasha Lundy · seconded by Larsen Jay

Without objection, Item #44 – R-22-4-903 was heard next on the agenda.

Moved by unrecorded

Motion to approve R-22-4-903 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) approving a continuous four (4) year reappraisal cycle for Knox County; 2) approving the 2026 Reappraisal Plan for Knox County; and 3) approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Division of Property Assessments for the purpose of clarifying the areas of responsibility for all parties involved in the reappraisal of Knox County.

Moved by John Schoonmaker · seconded by Terry Hill

Motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting on March 21, 2022 Board of Commissioners Public Hearing and March 28, 2022 Board of Commissioners Regular meeting.

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve on second reading the closure of a portion of the former Watt Road which was relocated as part of Watt Road interchange with I-40 in 1985 on second reading.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by John Schoonmaker

Approve 227 Notary Applications.

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve R-22-4-110 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Bill Keeler and Gene Lawson and appointing Gail Hawkins as members of the Knox County Board of Equalization. (Terms expire April 30, 2024).

Moved by John Schoonmaker · seconded by Charles Busler

Motion to approve R-22-4-111 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Mr. John Marshall as a member and appointing Mr. Christopher Manning as an alternate member on the Merit System Council for Employees of the Knox County Sheriff's Office. (Member term expires April 30, 2025 and alternate member term expires April 30, 2023).

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Carson Dailey

Substitute motion to defer O-22-4-101 to the May 23, 2022 Board of Commissioners meeting.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Dasha Lundy

Motion to approve 2-A-22-SP - Request of Dan Amanns, Jr. / Store Safe Storage (Revised) for Northwest City Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) to GC (General Commercial) for a portion of the parcel per Planning Commission’s Recommendation: Approve the sector plan amendment to GC (General Commercial) for the portion of property as proposed in Exhibit A because it is a minor extension of the land use classification. Property located at 325 Murray Drive / Parcel ID 68 088. (Commission District 7).

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Motion to approve 2-E-22-RZ - Request of Dan Amanns, Jr. / Store Safe Storage (Revised) for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CA (General Business) for a portion of the parcel and to RA (Low Density Residential) for the remaining portion of the parcel as per Planning Commission Recommendation: APPROVE CA (General Business) zoning for a portion of property as proposed in Exhibit A because it is a minor extension of the zone district, also approve RA (Low Density Residential) zoning for a portion of the property as proposed in Exhibit A because it is consistent with the sector plan. Property located at 325 Murray Drive / Parcel ID 68 088. (Commission District 7).

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Without objection, Commissioner Beeler deferred the above Request 3-A-22-RZ to the end of the agenda.

Moved by unrecorded

Motion to approve 3-B-22-RZ - Request of MP Development Group, LLC for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 1 dwelling unit per acre as per Planning Commission Recommendation: APPROVE PR (Planned Residential) zoning up to 1 dwelling unit per acre because it is compatible with surrounding development and consistent with the sector plan. Property located at 704 Irwin Drive / Parcel ID 57 057. (Commission District 7).

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by John Schoonmaker

Motion to approve 3-C-22-RZ - Request of Pavel Gushytuk and Emilia Gushytuk for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CN (Neighborhood Commercial) per Planning Commission Recommendation: APPROVE CN (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning because the location of the property meets the intent of the CN zone and is consistent with the sector plan. Property located at 8819 Rutledge Pike / Parcel ID 42 029. (Commission District 8).

Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by John Schoonmaker

Without objection, Commissioner Beeler deferred the above request to the May 23, 2022 Board of Commissioners meeting.

Moved by unrecorded