Knox County · Board of Commissioners
On January 23, 2023, the Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners recorded 63 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 several measures including accepting grants for air quality and health programs, contracting for janitorial services at schools, and purchasing property for flood mitigation. They also approved schematic designs for school additions and authorized a contract for road striping services. Additionally, the board appointed members to various committees and boards.
Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.
Motion to amend the agenda to add Resolution R-23-1-904 and Resolution R-23-1-701
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by John Schoonmaker
Motion to amend the agenda to defer Item #45, Item #50, and Item #52
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by John Schoonmaker
Motion to amend the agenda to withdraw Item #39, Item #46, Item #47, Item #66, and Item #67
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by John Schoonmaker
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) at West High School’s softball field
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-201
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving ACT Tennessee Department of Education District-Funded Testing Terms & Conditions for Spring 2023 administration of the ACT at a cost of $37.00 per student
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-202
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with New Leaf Speaker Management LLC for speaker Hamish Brewer to address KCS Region 1 faculty and administration on February 20, 2023 at a cost of $10,000.00
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-203
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Duncan & Sons Building Maintenance, LLC for janitorial services at 17 Knox County Schools for the term of February 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 at a cost of $1,040,000.00
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-205
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Harmony Family Center and McNabb Center for Student Telehealth Services up to $150,000.00 per year for the term of February 1, 2023 through January 31, 2024, which may be renewed for one (1) additional year
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-206
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the International Institute for Restorative Practices for Restorative Practices professional development, materials, and support up to $403,000.00 for a two (2) year term
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-207
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the schematic design of addition to Hardin Valley Academy by Cope Architecture
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-209
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the schematic design of addition and renovations to Sterchi Elementary School by Lewis Group Architects
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-210
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting surplus property issued by Resolution of the Knox County Board of Education known as Sam E. Hill Primary School, Parcel ID 081PN03401
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-211
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $414,740.00 for educational, instructional, and other supplies and materials for the new northwest sector elementary school
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-212
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education Tennessee Accelerating Literacy & Learning Corps (TN ALL Corps) Grant in the amount of $2,757,300.00
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-213
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the Tennessee Higher Education Commission for a Supporting Postsecondary Access in Rural Communities (SPARC) Grant in the amount of $95,158.00 for the term of January 15, 2023 through December 31, 2024
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-214
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the amount of $2,500.00 for West Hills Elementary School for the term of January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-215
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant agreement with the National Education Association (NEA) Foundation for the term of November 15, 2022 through November 15, 2023 for grant funding in the amount of $1,941.00 for the Knox County Schools Social Studies Department
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-216
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant agreement with the National Education Association (NEA) Foundation for grant funding in the amount of $4,412.00 for Hardin Valley Academy
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-217
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving receipt of Section 179D tax rebate in the amount of $138,118.80 from Trane U.S. Inc./Trane Technologies PLC
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-218
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving receipt of a Knox County Government Grant in the amount of $10,000.00, with required matching funds in the amount of $10,000.00, and contract with Tim’s Fencing for upgrade of Gibbs High School softball field fencing
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-219
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
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 $12,878.09
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-220
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Darlene Moyers, Chris Battle, and Commissioner Kim Frazier to the Agricultural Extension Committee (terms expire December 31, 2024)
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-110
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Bobby Haines, P.E., S.E. to the Knox County Board of Construction Appeals (term expires December 31, 2019)
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-111
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Commissioner Kyle Ward on the Three Ridges Golf Board and approving the Knox County Mayor’s recommendation of Commissioner Gina Oster for appointment to succeed Commissioner Ward on the Three Ridges Golf Board (term expires August 31, 2026)
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-112
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Volunteer Highway Supply Company, Inc. for the provision of pavement marking materials and road striping services
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-401
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Volunteer Highway Supply Company, Inc. for the provision of pavement marking materials and road striping services
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-402
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement of Sale in the amount of $317,500.00 for the purchase of property located at 9704 Dutchtown Road for flood mitigation purposes
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-403
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement of Sale for the purpose of Parcels 119 005 and 119 017 for the Cedar Bluff Flood Mitigation Project for a total of $1,300,000.00
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-404
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contractual Agreement with the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc. d/b/a Alzheimer’s Association for a grant in the amount of $48,000.00 to provide contractual and strategic services related to the Healthy Brain Initiative for the period beginning November 30, 2022 and ending September 29, 2023 (no local match required)
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-601
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of additional grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $100,000.00 for Knox County Air Quality Management’s ongoing Air Pollution Control Program
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-602
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in an amount not to exceed $215,600.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program services for the period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 (no local match required)
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-603
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Fitch & Associates to provide consulting services for the Knox County EMS Request for Proposal (RFP)
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-604
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Modern Day Wrecking in the amount of $786,200.00 for the abatement and demolition of old Rule High School
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-801
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement for the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) at 5001 Maloneyville Road (Parcel 040 128) in the amount of $3,400.00
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-802
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the termination of certain interest rate swap agreements of the Public Building Authority of Sevier County, Tennessee and the Public Building Authority of Blount County, Tennessee, relating to loan agreements between such boards and the County pursuant to which loans were made to the County
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-803
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, encouraging the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and State Legislators to examine the potential for a new highway bypass around Knoxville
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-902
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Rules, Rule V, Section K, Beer Board, to provide for the Beer Board to meet at 4:00 p.m. on the day of the Agenda Work Session beginning in March 2023
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-904
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Benny Smith and the WUTK 90.3 FM team for 40 years of on-air broadcasting
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-101
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Kyle Ward
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Knox County 4-H Seniors
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-102
Moved by Kim Frazier · seconded by Carson Dailey
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing January as Right to Life Month in Knox County
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-103
Moved by Rhonda Lee · seconded by Kyle Ward
Presentation of Rural Metro Monthly Report by Jeff Bagwell
No published motion on this item.
Presentation by Chris Davis of the Knox County Election Commission
No published motion on this item.
Presentation by Bart McFadden, President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley
No published motion on this item.
Public Forum – Agenda Items Only
No published motion on this item.
Motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on December 19, 2022 (Regular Session)
Moved by Kim Frazier · seconded by Richie Beeler
Drives and Road: Acceptance of a new county road
Motion to approve the acceptance of the Denver Lane new county road
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Carson Dailey
Motion to approve the Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $1,017,606.66
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by John Schoonmaker
Motion to approve the Budget Amendments – Total amount of $8,911.98
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by John Schoonmaker
Motion to approve the 210 Notary Applications
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Terry Hill
Spread of Record the Office of the Clerk and Master for the Knox County Chancery Court Handbook
No published motion on this item.
Spread of Record the Employee Handbook of the Knox County Register of Deeds Office
No published motion on this item.
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a vehicle trade between the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the Knox County Rescue Agency
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-301
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Carson Dailey
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, consenting to and approving an Estoppel Certificate and Consent regarding Concord Marina of Knoxville LLC’s Assignment of the Lease Agreement for the Professional Management and Operation of Concord Marina to go Outdoors Concord, LLC and consenting to and approving an Amendment to Lease with Go Outdoors Concord, LLC to amend the legal description of Concord Marina
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-701
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Kyle Ward
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 with the following amendment: the term should be five (5) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2028 with $5,000.00 per year; there should be no default or automatic renewal; quarterly reports are to be provided to the Knox County Parks and Recreation Department; consider establishing a higher rental rate for non-county residents; and have open discussions with Risk Management and their insurer about the possibility of opening the space to public access
Substitute motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-903 with amendments
Moved by John Schoonmaker · seconded by Carson Dailey
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-1-903 with amendments
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
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 to add a new Section 6.49 regarding inhumane chaining of dogs (amends 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)
No published motion on this item.
Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 3, by adding Section 3.100, Temporary Uses, which includes use standards for Temporary Occupations of a recreational vehicle, camper or other non-permanent habitation, and Article 6, by adding Section 6.12, pertaining to Temporary Use Permit (amends Ordinance O-90-9-130, adopted September 10, 1990, as amended) - (Second Reading)
Motion to approve Ordinance O-22-12-101 on second reading
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by John Schoonmaker
Public Forum – Other Topics
No published motion on this item.
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-1-101 for John Bolton's Sector Plan Amendment
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Carson Dailey
Motion to defer rezoning request of John Bolton to May 2023 meeting
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Larsen Jay
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-1-102 for Dennis Baggett's rezoning
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-1-103 for Benjamin Mullins' rezoning
Moved by Gina Oster · seconded by Kim Frazier
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-1-104 for Benjamin Mullins' rezoning
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Carson Dailey
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-1-105 for David Cheban's rezoning with conditions
Moved by Gina Oster · seconded by Kim Frazier
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-1-106 for Bo Cross's Sector Plan Amendment
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-1-107 for Bo Cross's rezoning
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier
Substitute motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-1-108 for Mesana Investments, LLC's rezoning
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Richie Beeler
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-1-109 for Daniel Levy's Sector Plan Amendment
Moved by Gina Oster · seconded by Kim Frazier
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-1-110 for Daniel Levy's rezoning
Moved by Gina Oster · seconded by Kim Frazier
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-1-111 for Shawn Smith's rezoning
Moved by Gina Oster · seconded by Kim Frazier
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-11-23-1-112 for Smithbilt Homes' preliminary plan approval
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Carson Dailey
No published motion on this item.
No published motion on this item.
