Knox County · Board of Commissioners
On September 26, 2022, the Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners recorded 71 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.
Official minutes (PDF) →Our summary — not the record
The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved various contracts, agreements, and grants related to education, infrastructure, and public services. Key decisions included funding for school additions and renovations, new contracts for interpretation services, and agreements for road and utility improvements. The board also approved the naming of a roundabout and the establishment of a personnel committee.
Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.
Absent: Dasha Lundy (all 69 recorded votes)
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: At this time, Commissioner Durrett acknowledged the presence of the Realtors Young Professionals Group who were present to observe the meeting.
No published motion on this item.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #13 - Resolution R-22-9-213 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract Number 21-383 with Instructure, Inc. (f/k/a Certica Solutions, Inc.) for a customized benchmark assessment program (Mastery Connect) for the term of September 16, 2022 through September 15, 2023 at a cost of $931,250.00 using Esser 3.0 Grant funds; Item #39 - Resolution R-22-9-105 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the 2022 4A girls state championship 4x100 relay team of Lariah Cozart, Amani Martin, Ka'Shauna Dyer, and Abby Sharpe from South-Doyle High School with the installation of congratulatory signage on both Coatney Road and Tipton Station Road, Item #58 - Resolution R-22-9-907 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the execution of an Interlocal Agreement relating to Joint Economic and Community Development Board; and Item #60 - Discussion item regarding the Mayor's appointment to the Hallsdale-Powell Utility District.
Motion to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #13 R-22-9-213, Item #39 R-22-9-105, Item #58 R-22-9-907, and Item #60.
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Gina Oster
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the October 2022 meeting: Item #38 - Resolution R-22-9-104 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Ed Shouse upon the occasion of his retirement as Knox County Trustee; Item #55 - Resolution R-22-9-901 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a ground lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. for recreational activities for a term of ten (10) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2033 with the option to renew the lease for an additional period of ten (10) years with annual rent in the amount of $1,000.00 over the initial term of the lease; and Item #59 - Ordinance O-22-9-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 6, Article II, "Animal Control", to amend Section 6-46, "Impoundment", and add a new Section 6-49 regarding inhumane chaining of dogs (amending Ordinance O-96-5-101, adopted June 24, 1996; Ordinance O-15-4-101, adopted May 26, 2015; and establishing Section 6-49, previously reserved) - (First Reading).
Motion to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the October 2022 meeting: Item #38 R-22-9-104, Item #55 R-22-9-901, and Item #59 O-22-9-101.
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Gina Oster
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items: Item #51 - Resolution R-22-9-601 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Tenth Amendment to Contract Number 12-500 with Rural Metro of Tennessee, L.P. to provide medical ambulance services in Knox County, which amendment adds a temporary fifth response time exemption to begin June 1, 2022 and continue through the date on which the United States Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Determination that a Public Health Emergency Exists as a result of COVID-19 ends, or until a new Ambulance Service Agreement is awarded through the Knox County Procurement process and is approved by the Knox County Commission and signed by the Knox County Mayor, whichever comes first; and Item #54 - Resolution R-22-9-805 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the recommendation of the Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee that Knox County's Ambulance Service Agreement with Rural Metro of Tennessee, L.P. (AMR) be discontinued effective June 30, 2023 pursuant to the provisions of Section 803 of the Agreement.
Motion to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items: Item #51 R-22-9-601 and Item #54 R-22-9-805.
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Gina Oster
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to remove the following item from the General Government Consent Calendar: Item #27 – Resolution R-22-9-502 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving three (3) twelve (12) month Memorandums of Understanding with Karns Fire Department, Knox County Rescue, and Seymour Volunteer Fire Department for the provision of fire/rescue emergency services.
Motion to amend the agenda to remove the following item from the General Government Consent Calendar: Item #27 R-22-9-502.
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) AT LULA POWELL DRIVE NEAR GREEN MAGNET ACADEMY - R-22-9-201:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-201 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) at Lula Powell Drive near Green Magnet Academy.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN APPLICATIONXTENDER SOFTWARE SUPPORT AGREEMENT WITH INSTREAM, LLC FOR ANNUAL SOFTWARE RENEWAL FOR DIGITAL STORAGE OF IEP DOCUMENTATION FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2022 TO NOVEMBER 13, 2023 AT A COST OF $9,431.00 - R-22-9-202:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-202 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an ApplicationXtender Software Support Agreement with InStream, LLC for annual software renewal for digital storage of IEP documentation from November 14, 2022 to November 13, 2023 at a cost of $9,431.00.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY AND VOLATIA LANGUAGE NETWORK, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION SERVICES UP TO $200,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2022 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2023, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS - R-22-9-203:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-203 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Foreign Language Academy and Volatia Language Network, Inc. for the provision of Foreign Language Interpretation Services up to $200,000.00 annually for the term of November 1, 2022 through October 31, 2023, which may be extended for four (4) additional years.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH COPE ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $732,000.00 FOR THE DESIGN OF AN ADDITION TO HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY - R-22-9-204:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-204 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Cope Associates, Inc. in the amount of $732,000.00 for the design of an addition to Hardin Valley Academy.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LEWIS GROUP ARCHITECTS, INC., P.C. IN THE AMOUNT $1,180,000.00 FOR THE DESIGN OF AN ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS TO STERCHI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - R-22-9-205:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-205 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with The Lewis Group Architects, Inc., P.C. in the amount $1,180,000.00 for the design of an addition and renovations to Sterchi Elementary School.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER CARRYOVER AND 2022-2023 GRANT AWARD IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $443,926.64 FOR CHRISTENBERRY AND POND GAP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - R-22-9-206:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-206 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the Tennessee Department of Education 21st Century Community Learning Center carryover and 2022-2023 Grant Award in the total amount of $443,926.64 for Christenberry and Pond Gap Elementary School.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $368,196.50 ($184,098.25 PER YEAR) WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES SCHOOL TO WORK PROGRAM TO BENEFIT STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2022 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) - R-22-9-207:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-207 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $368,196.50 ($184,098.25 per year) with the Tennessee Department of Human Services for the provision of a Pre-Employment Transition Services School to Work program to benefit students with disabilities for the period of October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2024 (no local match required).
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $519,711.00 TO PROVIDE SCHOOL-BASED NURSING SERVICES AS PART OF THE "IN SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM" FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023 - R-22-9-208:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-208 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Knox County Health Department in an amount up to $519,711.00 to provide school-based nursing services as part of the "In School Health Program" for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR THE RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,396.36 FOR THE ELEVATE PROGRAM - R-22-9-209:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-209 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox Education Foundation for the receipt of grant funding in the amount of $60,396.36 for the Elevate Program.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS, INC. FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2022 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2023 – R-22-9-210:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-210 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant agreement with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Inc. for the acceptance of grant funding in the amount of $30,000.00 for the term of August 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
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 $25,321.00 - R-22-9-211:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-211 - 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 $25,321.00.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO CONTRACTS WITH CITY SHUTTLE LLC, MCCONKEY TRANSPORTATION, INC., AND RPM TRANSIT, INC. FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENTS ADD A PER MILE FUEL SURCHARGE THAT WILL ADJUST THE PRICE OF GASOLINE - R-22-9-212:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-212 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendments to Contracts with City Shuttle LLC, McConkey Transportation, Inc., and RPM Transit, Inc. for Student Transportation Services, which amendments add a per mile fuel surcharge that will adjust the price of gasoline.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NUMBER 21-383 WITH INSTRUCTURE, INC. (F/K/A CERTICA SOLUTIONS, INC.) FOR A CUSTOMIZED BENCHMARK ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MASTERY CONNECT) FOR THE TERM OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 AT A COST OF $931,250.00 USING ESSER 3.0 GRANT FUNDS - R-22-9-213:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-213 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract Number 21-383 with Instructure, Inc. (f/k/a Certica Solutions, Inc.) for a customized benchmark assessment program (Mastery Connect) for the term of September 16, 2022 through September 15, 2023 at a cost of $931,250.00 using Esser 3.0 Grant funds.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF ROB QUILLIN AS THE HEARING OFFICER FOR VIOLATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ORDINANCE REGULATING SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES WITHIN KNOX COUNTY (TERM EXPIRES AUGUST 31, 2026) - R-22-9-110:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-110 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor's reappointment of Rob Quillin as the Hearing Officer for violations associated with the ordinance regulating sexually oriented businesses within Knox County (term expires August 31, 2026).
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF HAROLD CANNON FROM THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD AND APPOINTING TOM CLABO (NOMINEE OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE MAYOR OF AN OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE) TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF HAROLD CANNON ON THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2025) - R-22-9-111:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-111 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Harold Cannon from the Knox County Air Pollution Control Board and appointing Tom Clabo (nominee of the City of Knoxville Mayor of an official or employee of the City of Knoxville) to complete the unfulfilled term of Harold Cannon on the Knox County Air Pollution Control Board (term expires June 30, 2025).
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING NANCY PETERSON (DISTRICT 3 SEAT) TO THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2025) - R-22-9-113:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-113 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Nancy Peterson (District 3 seat) to the Knox County Library Advisory Board (term expires July 1, 2025).
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $86,549.36 FROM THE ESTATE OF BARBARA THOMPSON SLATER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CEDAR BLUFF BRANCH AND THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS DEPARTMENT OF THE KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY – R-22-9-214:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-214 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of $86,549.36 from the Estate of Barbara Thompson Slater for the benefit of the Cedar Bluff Branch and the Sights and Sounds Department of the Knox County Public Library.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS IN SUPPORT OF THE 2023 CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL OF READING (REQUIRES A 1:1 MATCH) – R-22-9-215:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-215 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $10,000.00 from the National Endowment for the Arts in support of the 2023 Children's Festival of Reading (requires a 1:1 match).
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE 2022 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) AWARD AND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $42,949.00 AS KNOX COUNTY'S PORTION OF THE GRANT AWARD - R-22-9-301:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-301 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Knoxville for the administration of the 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) award and authorizing the acceptance of grant funding in an amount up to $42,949.00 as Knox County's portion of the grant award.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PINNACLE SALES COMPANY (DBA JIFFY LUBE) FOR VEHICLE OIL CHANGE SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2023 WITH FOUR (4) ONE-YEAR RENEWALS THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2027 - R-22-9-302:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-302 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Pinnacle Sales Company (dba Jiffy Lube) for vehicle oil change services for the period beginning September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023 with four (4) one-year renewals through August 31, 2027.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY CONSTRUCTION AND RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH THE WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT FOR THE HARDIN VALLEY ROUNDABOUT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $276,342.50 - R-22-9-401:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-401 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Construction and Relocation Agreement with the West Knox Utility District for the Hardin Valley Roundabout Project in the amount of $276,342.50.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH S&ME, INC. FOR DESIGN, PERMIT, PROJECT MANUAL PREPARATION, AND BID PERIOD SUPPORT FOR STREAM BANK STABILIZATION AND ENHANCEMENT IN PORTIONS OF PLUMB CREEK PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,845.50 (FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT AND PREVIOUSLY ALLOCATED TO THIS PROJECT) - R-22-9-402:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-402 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with S&ME, Inc. for design, permit, project manual preparation, and bid period support for stream bank stabilization and enhancement in portions of Plumb Creek Park in the amount of $43,845.50 (funds provided by the American Rescue Plan Act and previously allocated to this project).
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SOUTHLAND GROUP, LLC FOR TURN LANE IMPROVEMENTS ON MURPHY ROAD AND HORSESTALL DRIVE AND MEADOWS AT SHANNON VALLEY - R-22-9-403:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-403 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Southland Group, LLC for turn lane improvements on Murphy Road and Horsestall Drive and Meadows at Shannon Valley.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
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 DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER STATE ROUTE 131 (TAZEWELL PIKE) FROM GIBBS ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOLS TO GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL - R-22-9-404:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-404 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Local Agency Project Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the development and construction of a pedestrian bridge over State Route 131 (Tazewell Pike) from Gibbs Elementary/Middle Schools to Gibbs High School.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER 2 TO AGREEMENT NUMBER 140055 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT STATE ROUTE 131 (WEST EMORY ROAD) AND HARRELL ROAD/CARPENTER ROAD - R-22-9-405:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-405 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Number 2 to Agreement Number 140055 with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for intersection improvements at State Route 131 (West Emory Road) and Harrell Road/Carpenter Road.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT WITH THE KNOXVILLE/KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) TO PROVIDE $350,000.00 IN 2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM COSTS AND HOUSING REHABILITATION CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR SINGLE-FAMILY OWNER-OCCUPIED, LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS) – R-22-9-501:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-501 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement with the Knoxville/Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) to provide $350,000.00 in 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds for administrative program costs and housing rehabilitation construction services for single-family owner-occupied, low-income homeowners (federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds).
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) TWELVE (12) MONTH MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KARNS FIRE DEPARTMENT, KNOX COUNTY RESCUE, AND SEYMOUR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF FIRE/RESCUE EMERGENCY SERVICES - R-22-9-502:
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE KANSAS UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN THE AMOUNT OF $600.00 FOR COMPLETION OF THE 2019-2022 CITY MATCH INSTITUTE FOR EQUITY IN BIRTH OUTCOMES EVALUATION UNDER THE FETAL INFANT MORTALITY REVIEW PROGRAM - R-22-9-602:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-602 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of funds from the Kansas University Medical Center Research Institute in the amount of $600.00 for completion of the 2019-2022 City Match Institute for Equity in Birth Outcomes Evaluation under the Fetal Infant Mortality Review program.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $520,000.00 ($260,000.00 PER YEAR) WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF SCHOOL BASED ORAL DISEASE PREVENTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) - R-22-9-603:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-603 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in an amount not to exceed $520,000.00 ($260,000.00 per year) with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of School Based Oral Disease Prevention Services for the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2024 (no local match required).
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING RATES FOR PAYMENT BY KNOX COUNTY TO THE STATE FOR COURT ORDERED EVALUATIONS AND TREATMENT FOR DEFENDANTS CHARGED ONLY WITH MISDEMEANORS CRIMES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 - R-22-9-801:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-801 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract between the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the purpose of establishing rates for payment by Knox County to the State for court ordered evaluations and treatment for defendants charged only with misdemeanors crimes for the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR THE LEASE OF 950 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE LOCATED IN THE OLD COURTHOUSE BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2022 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 - R-22-9-803:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-803 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a lease agreement with the State of Tennessee for the lease of 950 square feet of office space located in the Old Courthouse by the Administrative Office of the Courts in the amount of $21,000.00 annually for the term beginning October 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2027.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF MONETARY DONATIONS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $25,950.00 AND DONATIONS OF VARIOUS SCHOOL PRODUCTS FROM NUMEROUS BUSINESSES IN SUPPORT OF SCHOOL MANIA - R-22-9-902:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-902 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of monetary donations in the total amount of $25,950.00 and donations of various school products from numerous businesses in support of School Mania.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $215,000.00 TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH SOUTHERN CONSTRUCTORS, INC. FOR THE NORTH CEDAR BLUFF ROAD SIDEWALKS PROJECT - R-22-9-905:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-905 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Change Order in the amount of $215,000.00 to the Construction Contract with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the North Cedar Bluff Road Sidewalks Project.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX TO ACCEPT FROM BLUEPRINT GROUP, LLC, AND AXLE LOGISTICS, LLC PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF AD VALOREM TAXES WITH RESPECT TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 849 NORTH CENTRAL STREET AND 0 BERNARD STREET, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37917 - R-22-9-906:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-906 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing The Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox to accept from Blueprint Group, LLC, and Axle Logistics, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 849 North Central Street and 0 Bernard Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING COMMISSIONER RANDY SMITH FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION – R-22-9-101:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-101 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Commissioner Randy Smith for his service on the Knox County Commission.
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Richie Beeler
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING COMMISSIONER CHARLES BUSLER FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION - R-22-9-102:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-102 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Commissioner Charles Busler for his service on the Knox County Commission.
Moved by John Schoonmaker · seconded by Carson Dailey
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING COMMISSIONER JUSTIN BIGGS FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION – R-22-9-103:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-103 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Commissioner Justin Biggs for his service on the Knox County Commission.
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Carson Dailey
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING ED SHOUSE UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS KNOX COUNTY TRUSTEE – R-22-9-104:
This item was deferred to the October 2022 meeting.
Moved by unrecorded
Follow & discuss this decision →CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE 2022 4A GIRLS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 4X100 RELAY TEAM OF LARIAH COZART, AMANI MARTIN, KA'SHAUNA DYER, AND ABBY SHARPE FROM SOUTH-DOYLE HIGH SCHOOL WITH THE INSTALLATION OF CONGRATULATORY SIGNAGE ON BOTH COATNEY ROAD AND TIPTON STATION ROAD - R-22-9-105:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-105 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the 2022 4A girls state championship 4x100 relay team of Lariah Cozart, Amani Martin, Ka'Shauna Dyer, and Abby Sharpe from South-Doyle High School with the installation of congratulatory signage on both Coatney Road and Tipton Station Road.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Terry Hill
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED): Without objection, Commissioner Durrett indicated Item #27 - Resolution R-22-9-502 would be heard after completion of Spread of Record items.
No published motion on this item.
PUBLIC FORUM – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY: 1. Mr. Kevin Murphy, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the closure of a portion of Old Tazewell Pike, near the 1st Comforter Church, to improve safety for motorists and adjacent residents.
No published motion on this item.
PUBLIC FORUM – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY: 2. Mr. Jessee Misner, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning A.L. Lotts Elementary School crossing and traffic.
No published motion on this item.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on August 22, 2022 (Regular Session) was before the Board of Commissioners.
Approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on August 22, 2022 (Regular Session).
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Gina Oster
DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the Clerical Errors regarding the Acceptance of One County Road was before the Board of Commissioners: At the July 22, 2019 County Commission meeting, due to a clerical error, a portion of Mission Hill Lane located in Massey Creek Phase 1; District 6 was accepted with 50 feet of right of way. The correct right of way is 100 feet accepted by the County Commission on July 22, 2019, is hereby noted, and approved.
Approve the Clerical Errors regarding the Acceptance of One County Road: At the July 22, 2019 County Commission meeting, due to a clerical error, a portion of Mission Hill Lane located in Massey Creek Phase 1; District 6 was accepted with 50 feet of right of way. The correct right of way is 100 feet accepted by the County Commission on July 22, 2019, is hereby noted, and approved.
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF DEMPSTER LANE OFF TIPTON STATION IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 9. DEMPSTER LANE WAS IDENTIFIED IN AN AUDIT OF OUR ROAD LIST AND IS A GRAVEL ROAD THAT THE COUNTY HAS NOT MAINTAINED IN OVER 25 YEARS AND CURRENTLY ONLY SERVES ONE PARCEL - (FIRST READING):
Approve the closure of Dempster Lane off Tipton Station in Commission District 9 on first reading.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF OLD TAZEWELL PIKE, NEAR THE 1ST COMFORTER CHURCH, TO IMPROVE SAFETY FOR MOTORISTS AND ADJACENT RESIDENTS - (SECOND READING):
Approve the closure of a portion of Old Tazewell Pike, near the 1st Comforter Church, to improve safety for motorists and adjacent residents on second reading.
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Terry Hill
LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Consideration of Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $21,330,579.70 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Approve the Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $21,330,579.70.
Moved by John Schoonmaker · seconded by Terry Hill
BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Consideration of Budget Amendments – total amount of $13,459,394.98 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Approve the Budget Amendments – total amount of $13,459,394.98.
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by John Schoonmaker
NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 242 Notary Applications received.
Approve the 242 Notary Applications.
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Gina Oster
SPREAD OF RECORD THE ORDER OF THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR REAPPOINTING KEVIN JULIAN TO THE HALLSDALE-POWELL UTILITY DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
No published motion on this item.
SPREAD OF RECORD THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS OF KENNY BOATMAN, LINDSAY WILLIS AND CLARENCE VAUGHN TO SERVE ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE EMPLOYEES' MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (TERMS TO EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, RESPECTIVELY):
No published motion on this item.
ACCEPTING THROUGH SPREAD OF RECORD GINA OSTER'S LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE EMPLOYEES' MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
No published motion on this item.
EDUCATION RESOLUTIONS (NON-CONSENT) No Education Resolutions (non-consent) received.
No published motion on this item.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING CURTIS BROWN (DISTRICT 1), DOUG LLOYD (DISTRICT 3), AND CECIL ANDERSON (DISTRICT 5); APPOINTING SHERRI GARRETT (DISTRICT 7) AND PAUL HUFF (DISTRICT 9) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (TERMS EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 30, 2024) - R-22-9-112:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-112 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Curtis Brown (District 1), Doug Lloyd (District 3), and Cecil Anderson (District 5); appointing Sherri Garrett (District 7) and Paul Huff (District 9) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals (terms expire September 30, 2024).
Moved by John Schoonmaker · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE A TWO (2) YEAR TERM AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE A THREE (3) YEAR TERM ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE EMPLOYEES' MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS – R-22-9-114:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-114 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Steve Weiner to serve a two (2) year term and appointing Christopher Manning to serve a three (3) year term on the Knox County Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board of Directors.
Moved by Gina Oster · seconded by Terry Hill
AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED): 7. A recess was taken at this time and upon reconvening, the zoning agenda was considered followed by the remainder of the day's agenda.
No published motion on this item.
ZONING REQUESTS: 1. Consideration of the request of Castillo Homes, LLC for South County Sector Plan Amendment from GC General Commercial to LDR Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Karla Drive, Parcel ID 137 D A 010 and 137 22502. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 8-G-22-SP)
Approve Resolution RZ-22-9-101 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving request of Castillo Homes, LLC for South County Sector Plan Amendment from GC General Commercial to LDR Low Density Residential.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
ZONING REQUESTS: 2. Consideration of the request of Castillo Homes, LLC for rezoning CA (k) General Business to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Karla Drive, Parcel ID 137 D A 010 and 137 22502. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 7-F-22-RZ)
Approve Resolution RZ-22-9-102 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving request of Castillo Homes, LLC for rezoning CA (k) General Business to RA Low Density Residential.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
ZONING REQUESTS: 3. Consideration of the request of Randy Guignard for Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural and HP Hillside Protection to RR Rural Residential and HP Hillside Protection was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7600 Ridgeview Road, Parcel ID 021 159. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 7-E-22-SP)
Approve Resolution RZ-22-9-103 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving request of Randy Guignard for Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural and HP Hillside Protection to RR Rural Residential and HP Hillside Protection as per Planning Commission's recommendation.
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Kim Frazier
ZONING REQUESTS: 4. Consideration of the request of Randy Guignard for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7600 Ridgeview Road, Parcel ID 021 159. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 7-K-22-RZ)
Approve Resolution RZ-22-9-104 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving request of Randy Guignard for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre per Planning Commission's recommendation.
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Kim Frazier
ZONING REQUESTS: 5. Consideration of the request of Miles E. Morrison for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre to A Agricultural was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 4260 Cabbage Drive, Parcel ID 28 11206. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 8-B-22-RZ)
Approve Resolution RZ-22-9-105 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving request of Miles E. Morrison for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre to A Agricultural as per Planning Commission's recommendation.
Moved by Rhonda Lee · seconded by Gina Oster
ZONING REQUESTS: 6. Consideration of the request of Turner Homes, LLC for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from GC (General Commercial) to MDR (Medium Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Jim Jones Lane, Parcel ID 076 007. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 8-B-22-SP)
Approve Resolution RZ-22-9-106 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving request of Turner Homes, LLC for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from GC (General Commercial) to MDR (Medium Density Residential) as per Planning Commission's recommendation.
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Gina Oster
ZONING REQUESTS: 7. Consideration of the request of Turner Homes, LLC for rezoning from PC Planned Commercial to PR Planned Residential up to 7.5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Jim Jones Lane, Parcel ID 076 007. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 8-D-22-RZ)
Approve Resolution RZ-22-9-107 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving request of Turner Homes, LLC for rezoning from PC Planned Commercial to PR Planned Residential up to 7.25 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission's recommendation.
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Carson Dailey
ZONING REQUESTS: 8. Consideration of the request of Courtney Smith for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 305 and 311 Corum Road, Parcel ID 073 09602 and 09601. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 8-F-22-RZ)
Approve Resolution RZ-22-9-108 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving request of Courtney Smith for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission's recommendation.
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Kim Frazier
ZONING REQUESTS: 9. Consideration of the request of HR Davis for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from O Office and HP Hillside Protection to MU-SD, NWCO-4 Mixed Use Special District – Saddlebrook and HP Hillside Protection was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1316 Lovell Road, Parcel ID 118 H C 005. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 8-D-22-SP)
Approve Resolution RZ-22-9-109 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving request of HR Davis for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from O Office and HP Hillside Protection to MU-SD, NWCO-4 Mixed Use Special District – Saddlebrook and HP Hillside Protection as per Planning Commission's recommendation.
Moved by Gina Oster · seconded by Kim Frazier
ZONING REQUESTS: 10. Consideration of the request of HR Davis for rezoning from A Agricultural/TO Technology Overlay to RB General Residential/TO Technology Overlay was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1316 Lovell Road, Parcel ID 118 H C 005. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 8-G-22-RZ)
Approve Resolution RZ-22-9-110 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving request of HR Davis for rezoning from A Agricultural/TO Technology Overlay to RB General Residential/TO Technology Overlay as per Planning Commission's recommendation.
Moved by Gina Oster · seconded by Kim Frazier
ZONING REQUESTS: 11. Consideration of the request of the Hall-Fisher Family Trust for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 4721 Messer Lane, Parcel ID 078 105. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 8-H-22-RZ)
Approve Resolution RZ-22-9-111 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving request of the Hall-Fisher Family Trust for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission's recommendation.
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
ZONING REQUESTS: 12. Consideration of the request of Benchmark Associates, Inc for rezoning from A Agricultural/TO Technology Overlay to RA Low Density Residential/TO Technology Overlay was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1809 Thompson Road, Parcel ID 104 13001. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 8-J-22-RZ)
Approve Resolution RZ-22-9-112 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Benchmark Associates, Inc for rezoning from A Agricultural/TO Technology Overlay to RA Low Density Residential/TO Technology Overlay as per Planning Commission's recommendation.
Moved by Gina Oster · seconded by Richie Beeler
ZONING APPEALS: 1. Consideration of the appeal by Benjamin C. Mullins on behalf of Isaac Pannell of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission's denial of a request for a South County Sector Plan amendment from LDR Low Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection to GC General Commercial and HP Hillside Protection was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1501, 1481 and 1461 Maryville Pike, Parcel ID 122 L A 003, 002 and 001. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 8-F-22-SP)
Approve Resolution RZ-22-9-113 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the appeal by Benjamin C. Mullins on behalf of Isaac Pannell and that the South County Sector Plan amendment be approved for GC General Commercial and HP Hillside Protection.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
ZONING APPEALS: 2. Consideration of the appeal by Benjamin C. Mullins on behalf of Isaac Pannell of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission's denial of a request for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential to CB Business and Manufacturing was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1501, 1481 and 1461 Maryville Pike, Parcel ID 122 L A 003, 002 and 001. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 8-L-22-RZ)
Approve Resolution RZ-22-9-114 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the appeal by Benjamin C. Mullins on behalf of Isaac Pannell and rezone the property to CB Business and Manufacturing. Also included in the motion was to direct the Planning Commission not to charge the applicants when they request to rezone to Transition.
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Rhonda Lee
AMENDMENTS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE: No Amendments to the Knox County Zoning Ordinance received.
No published motion on this item.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DEFINED SERVICES CONTRACT AMONG KNOX COUNTY, THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, AND YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER OF EAST TENNESSEE TO PROMOTE THE RESPONSIBLE CARE AND WELFARE OF ANIMALS WITH KNOX COUNTY AND THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE EACH PAYING THE AMOUNT OF $1,075,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME - R-22-9-802:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-802 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Defined Services Contract among Knox County, the City of Knoxville, and Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee to promote the responsible care and welfare of animals with Knox County and the City of Knoxville each paying the amount of $1,075,000.00 for the term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 with the option to extend for four (4) additional years, one (1) year at a time.
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Kyle Ward
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A COMMUNITY TELEVISION AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY TELEVISION OF KNOXVILLE, INC. DBA KNOXVILLE COMMUNITY MEDIA (CTV) TO OPERATE THE ACCESS CABLE CHANNELS FOR PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENTAL ACCESS PROGRAMMING – R-22-9-804:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-804 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Community Television Agreement with Community Television of Knoxville, Inc. dba Knoxville Community Media (CTV) to operate the access cable channels for public, educational and governmental access programming.
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Courtney Durrett
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NAMING OF SEALE BARN ROUNDABOUT IN THE HARDIN VALLEY COMMUNITY – R-22-9-903:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-903 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the naming of Seale Barn Roundabout in the Hardin Valley community.
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO ESTABLISH A PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION - R-22-9-904:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-904 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to establish a Personnel Committee of the Knox County Commission.
Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT RELATING TO JOINT ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD - R-22-9-907:
Approve Resolution R-22-9-907 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the execution of an Interlocal Agreement relating to Joint Economic and Community Development Board.
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Carson Dailey
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE II, "ANIMAL CONTROL", TO AMEND SECTION 6-46, "IMPOUNDMENT", AND ADD A NEW SECTION 6-49 REGARDING INHUMANE CHAINING OF DOGS (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-96-5-101, ADOPTED JUNE 24, 1996; ORDINANCE O-15-4-101, ADOPTED MAY 26, 2015; AND ESTABLISHING SECTION 6-49, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) - O-22-9-101 - (FIRST READING):
This item was deferred to the October 2022 meeting.
Moved by unrecorded
Follow & discuss this decision →ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING: No Ordinances on second reading received.
No published motion on this item.
PUBLIC FORUM – OPEN TOPICS: No one requested to speak.
No published motion on this item.
OTHER BUSINESS: DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT TO THE HALLSDALE-POWELL UTILITY DISTRICT:
No published motion on this item.
