Knox County · Board of Commissioners
On March 27, 2023, the Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners recorded 75 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 met and approved numerous contracts and agreements for road improvements, school facilities, and various county services. They also authorized the acceptance of several grants for schools and public health programs. Additionally, the board considered and acted upon several zoning and land use matters, including approving some rezoning requests and sector plan amendments while denying others.
Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.
Absent: Dasha Lundy (8 of 62 recorded votes)
AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA: 1. At this time, there was a moment of silence for the event which occurred on March 27, 2023 at The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee.
No published motion on this item.
DEVOTIONAL: Reverend John C. Ross, Dean at Saint John’s Episcopal Church, was present and gave the devotional.
No published motion on this item.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Daisy Girl Scout Troop 2115 led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
No published motion on this item.
AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED): 2. Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #22 – Resolution R-23-3-408 - 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 improvements to Watt Road and Everett Road from I-40 to Hickory Creek Road; Item #23 – Resolution R-23-3-409 - 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 interchange improvements at Watt Road and I-40 (Exit 369); Item #25 – Resolution R-23-3-502 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Innovative Emergency Management, Inc. (IEM) for the provision of Continuity of Operations Plan Consultant Services at a total project cost of $387,403.80, which project is jointly funded by Knox County and the City of Knoxville, with project costs allocated by department and invoiced on a time and materials basis; Item #37 -Resolution R-23-3-903 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing Knox County to join the State of Tennessee and other local governments as participants in the amended Tennessee State-Subdivision Opioid Abatement Agreement and approving the related Settlement Agreements; Item #40 – Resolution R-23-3-103 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Halls High School Wrestling Program for winning its first TSSAA Division 1 Class A State Title for both the Dual State Championship and the Traditional Tournament State Championship; Item #42 - Presentation to provide a project update by Advance Knox Consultants; Item #43 - Presentation of Rural Metro monthly report by Jeff Bagwell; and Item #55 – Resolution R-23-3-410 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with SH Couch Mill, LLC for road improvements to Couch Mill Road, Sam Lee Road, and Steele Road, including a new roundabout, sidewalks, and road widening. Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Motion to amend the agenda to add specified items
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Kyle Ward
AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED): 3. Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the April 2023 meeting: Item #39 – Resolution R-23-3-102 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Joe and Dale Longmire upon their retirement as owners of the IGA grocery store in the Corryton community; Item #55 – Resolution R-23-3-410 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with SH Couch Mill, LLC for road improvements to Couch Mill Road, Sam Lee Road, and Steele Road, including a new roundabout, sidewalks, and road widening; Item #56 – Ordinance O-23-3-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Procurement Code with regard to real property purchased by Knox County at a delinquent tax sale pursuant to the requirements of T.C.A § 67-5-2507 - (First Reading); Item #58 – Ordinance O-23-3-103 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 26, “Environment”, by adding a new Article VII regarding the storage and disposal of tires (Knox County Code, Chapter 26, establishing Article VII) - (First Reading); and Item #59 - Ordinance O-23-3-104 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 54, “Roads and Bridges”, by adding a new Article V to provide for County Enforcement of Planning Commission conditions regarding road improvements imposed on subdivision approvals (Knox County Code, Chapter 54, establishing Article V, previously reserved) - (First Reading). Also included in the motion was to defer the following item to the May 2023 meeting: Item #57 – Ordinance O-23-3-102 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 6, “Animals”, Article II, Division 1, Section 6-31, “Definitions”, and Section 6-44, “Animal Care and Manner of Keeping”, to update the minimum requirements for the care and keeping of animals (amending Ordinance O-96-5-101, adopted June 24, 1996; Ordinance O-07-12-102, adopted January 28, 2008; Ordinance O-15-4-101, adopted May 26, 2015; and Ordinance O-19-3-102, adopted April 22, 2019) - (First Reading). Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Motion to amend the agenda to defer specified items
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Kyle Ward
AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED): 4. Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to remove the following items from the General Government Consent Calendar and hear during the General Government Resolutions (non-consent): Item #38 – Resolution R-23-3-101 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the members of the Class of 2023 Junior Commission Civics Education Program upon their program completion; and Item #40 – Resolution R-23-3-103 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Halls High School Wrestling Program for winning its first TSSAA Division 1 Class A State Title for both the Dual State Championship and the Traditional Tournament State Championship. Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Motion to amend the agenda to move items from consent to non-consent
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Kyle Ward
AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED): 5. Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the April 2023 meeting: Item #54 - Resolution R-23-3-111 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Steve Weiner (District 5 Seat) from the Knox County Library Advisory Board and appointing an individual to complete the unexpired term of Steve Weiner on said board (term expires July 1, 2023). Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Motion to amend the agenda to defer a specified item
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Kyle Ward
AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED): 6. Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to remove the following item from the General Government Consent Calendar and hear during the General Government Resolutions (non-consent): Item #15 - Resolution R-23-3-401 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Ardurra for professional engineering consultant services for the design of the Bluegrass Flood Mitigation Project in the estimated amount of $930,000.00. Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Motion to amend the agenda to move item from consent to non-consent
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Kyle Ward
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF UTILITY FACILITIES WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) FOR INSTALLATION OF IRRIGATION ON BEARDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL’S ATHLETIC FIELD AT A COST OF $4,623.00
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-201
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FOUNDRY ON THE FAIRSITE FOR VENUE AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE HALLS HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC BANQUET AT A COST OF $9,480.75
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-202
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MUSIC FOR ALL, INC. FOR THE WEST HIGH SCHOOL BAND’S PARTICIPATION IN THE BANDS OF AMERICA CHAMPIONSHIPS ON OCTOBER 21, 2023 AT A COST OF $875.00
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-203
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH HENLEY ROOFING COMPANY FOR A ROOF REPLACEMENT AT AUSTIN-EAST MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL AT A COST OF $1,732,000.00
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-204
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH TENNESSEE AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF FIRE SPRINKLER SERVICES UP TO $750,000.00 PER YEAR FOR THE TERM OF APRIL 1, 2023 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-205
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH F.M. GEORGE SAFE & LOCK COMPANY FOR THE PROVISION OF KEYS, LOCKS, AND LOCKING SYSTEMS UP TO $750,000.00 PER YEAR FOR THE TERM OF APRIL 1, 2023 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-206
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH EVERGREEN SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF COMPENSATION STUDY CONSULTANT SERVICES AT A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $65,000.00
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-207
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH ALIGNMENT NASHVILLE, AVID CENTER, NS4ED, LLC, SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATION BOARD (SREB), AND UWORLD, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF POST-SECONDARY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAMMING FOR THE TERM OF APRIL 1, 2023 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-208
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM (NSLP) SUPPLY CHAIN ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,597,669.01
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-209
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TURNAROUND ACTION GRANT (TAG) 3.0 IN THE AMOUNT OF $671,205.00
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-210
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TITLE III IMMIGRANT GRANT IN THE MOUNT OF $28,887.57
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-211
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL BUS SEAT RESTRAINT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.00
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-212
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION FISCAL YEAR 2023 PRIORITY BASED GRANTS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $200,000.00
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-213
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
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 $20,270.92
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-214
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ARDURRA FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE BLUEGRASS FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $930,000.00
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-401
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Kyle Ward
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CANNON & CANNON, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE MARIETTA CHURCH ROUNDABOUT IN THE AMOUNT OF $145,500.00
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-402
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING SUPPLEMENT 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CDM SMITH FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE KNOX COUNTY CULVERT REPAIRS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,270.00
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-403
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITIONS ON FIVE (5) TRACTS FOR THE HUDAY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-404
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A STATE AID CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE RESURFACING OF THORNGROVE PIKE FROM GOVERNOR JOHN SEVIER HIGHWAY (STATE ROUTE 168) TO SEVIER COUNTY LINE FOR AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $1,520,313.25 WITH $1,489,906.99 (98%) BEING PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $30,406.27 (2%) BEING PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-405
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,000.00 TO THE LEGACY PARKS FOUNDATION TO SERVE AS THE ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS CONTRIBUTION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE/LEGACY PARKS PARTNERSHIP FOR STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS AT THE COLLIER PRESERVE PARK (THIS AMOUNT WILL SUPPLEMENT A GRANT RECEIVED BY UTK AND ALLOW FOR THE COMPLETION OF A PROJECT TO USE NEW AND INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES TO PREVENT EROSION AND ALLOW STORMWATER INFILTRATION)
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-406
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THOMPSON ENGINEERING FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE BLUEGRASS ROAD SIDEWALK EXTENSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $188,800.00
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-407
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
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 IMPROVEMENTS TO WATT ROAD AND EVERETT ROAD FROM I-40 TO HICKORY CREEK ROAD
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-408
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
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 INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS AT WATT ROAD AND I-40 (EXIT 369)
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-409
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,555,950.00 FOR THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS AMERICAN RESCUE PROGRAM (HOME-ARP) FOR THE PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2030; AND 2) APPROVING KNOX COUNTY’S FY2021 HOME-ARP PLAN TO IDENTIFY ACTIVITIES THAT REDUCE HOMELESSNESS AND INCREASE HOUSING STABILITY USING FEDERAL FUNDS GRANTED TO KNOX COUNTY BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-501
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH INNOVATIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, INC. (IEM) FOR THE PROVISION OF CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN CONSULTANT SERVICES AT A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $387,403.80, WHICH PROJECT IS JOINTLY FUNDED BY KNOX COUNTY AND THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, WITH PROJECT COSTS ALLOCATED BY DEPARTMENT AND INVOICED ON A TIME AND MATERIALS BASIS
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-502
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,060,950.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH ACCESS AND NAVIGATION IN TENNESSEE (CHANT) PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-601
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE OPIOID ABUSE SITE-BASED PROGRAM (COAP) OVERDOSE FATALITY REVIEW TEAM, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $4,976.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $147,554.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-602
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A MEMORIAL BENCH AT THE POINT AT CONCORD PARK FROM THE WEST KNOX LIONS CLUB IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,600.00
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-701
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A MEMORIAL BENCH AT PLUMB CREEK PARK FROM THE WEST KNOX LIONS CLUB IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,600.00
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-702
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF STREAMING SERVICES AT KNOX COUNTY BALL PARKS
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-703
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING DONATIONS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF SEVEN (7) 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
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-704
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING DONATIONS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,157.38 COLLECTED FROM VISITORS AT KNOX COUNTY’S HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT CONCORD PARK AND APPROVING THE DONATION OF SAME TO SCHOOL MANIA
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-705
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS OF THE THREE RIDGES GOLF BOARD, INCLUDING CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BOARD TO THE KNOX COUNTY GOLF BOARD
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-706
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CLEARGOV, INC. FOR A DIGITAL BUDGET BOOK AND CAPITAL BUDGETING SOFTWARE
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-801
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $183,392.00 TO PROVIDE CUSTODY PREVENTION SERVICES TO THE YOUTH AND FAMILIES OF THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT THROUGH THE INNERCHANGE PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-901
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO DARK FIBER OPTIC LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) TO PROVIDE DARK FIBER TO THE KNOX COUNTY ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS LOCATION AT 205 WEST BAXTER AVENUE, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37917
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-902
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING KNOX COUNTY TO JOIN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE AND OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AS PARTICIPANTS IN THE AMENDED TENNESSEE STATE-SUBDIVISION OPIOID ABATEMENT AGREEMENT AND APPROVING THE RELATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-903
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2023 JUNIOR COMMISSION CIVICS EDUCATION PROGRAM UPON THEIR PROGRAM COMPLETION
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-101
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING JOE AND DALE LONGMIRE UPON THEIR RETIREMENT AS OWNERS OF THE IGA GROCERY STORE IN THE CORRYTON COMMUNITY
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE HALLS HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING PROGRAM FOR WINNING ITS FIRST TSSAA DIVISION 1 CLASS A STATE TITLE FOR BOTH THE DUAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE TRADITIONAL TOURNAMENT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-103
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Kim Frazier
PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION BY THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR PROCLAIMING APRIL 2023 AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH IN KNOX COUNTY
PRESENTATION TO PROVIDE A PROJECT UPDATE BY ADVANCE KNOX CONSULTANTS
PRESENTATION OF RURAL METRO MONTHLY REPORT BY JEFF BAGWELL
PUBLIC FORUM – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY: 1. Mr. Keith Britt, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning Resolution R-23-5-401 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Ardurra for professional engineering consultant services for the design of the Bluegrass Flood Mitigation Project in the estimated amount of $930,000.00.
No published motion on this item.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 21, 2023 (Regular Session) was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve minutes of previous meeting
Moved by Kim Frazier · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF NEW COUNTY ROADS
Motion to approve the acceptance of new county roads
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Carson Dailey
CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF PARSONAGE LANE OFF WEST DICK FORD LANE - (FIRST READING)
Motion to deny the closure of Parsonage Lane on first reading
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF ROSEBERRY CREEK LANE - (FIRST READING)
Motion to approve the closure of a portion of Roseberry Creek Lane on first reading
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Kim Frazier
CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG SOUTH GALLAHER VIEW ROAD – (FIRST READING)
Motion to approve the closure of a portion of the right-of-way along South Gallaher View Road on first reading
Moved by John Schoonmaker · seconded by Carson Dailey
LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers – Total amount of $716,663.39 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Line Item Transfers
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by John Schoonmaker
BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments – Total amount of $15,932,673.40 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve Budget Amendments
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by John Schoonmaker
NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 204 Notary Applications received.
Motion to approve Notary Applications
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Kyle Ward
SPREAD OF RECORD THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S ORDER REAPPOINTING GREGORY LOGUE TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE KNOX CHAPMAN UTILITY DISTRICT
SPREAD OF RECORD THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S ORDER APPOINTING CHARLES MARTH TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT
SPREAD OF RECORD THE ELECTION OF SHARON CRAMER TO REPRESENT THE KNOX COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE ON THE KNOX COUNTY EMPLOYEE INSURANCE BENEFITS COMMITTEE TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF PEGGY KANE EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2023
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, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ARDURRA FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE BLUEGRASS FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $930,000.00
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-3-401
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Kyle Ward
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY EMS MEDICAL SERVICES COST REVIEW BOARD: BRAD PHILLIPS (AN ACTIVE PROFESSIONAL MEMBER OF THE EMS INDUSTRY) FOR A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2007, RICK VALENTINE (AN ACTIVE PROFESSIONAL MEMBER OF THE EMS INDUSTRY) FOR A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2025, DR. RANDAL DABBS (AN INDIVIDUAL WITH PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN HEALTH CARE FINANCE) FOR A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2027, COURTNEY DURRETT (MEMBER OF COUNTY COMMISSION) FOR A TERM CONCURRENT WITH TERM OF OFFICE, AND DOTTIE LYVERS (CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVE) FOR A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2025
Motion to approve Resolution R-110
Moved by Dasha Lundy · seconded by Kim Frazier
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF STEVE WEINER (DISTRICT 5 SEAT) FROM THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO COMPLETE THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF STEVE WEINER ON SAID BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2023)
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SH COUCH MILL, LLC FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO COUCH MILL ROAD, SAM LEE ROAD, AND STEELE ROAD, INCLUDING A NEW ROUNDABOUT, SIDEWALKS, AND ROAD WIDENING
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY PROCUREMENT CODE WITH REGARD TO REAL PROPERTY PURCHASED BY KNOX COUNTY AT A DELINQUENT TAX SALE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A § 67-5-2507
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 6, “ANIMALS”, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 1, SECTION 6-31, “DEFINITIONS”, AND SECTION 6-44, “ANIMAL CARE AND MANNER OF KEEPING”, TO UPDATE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CARE AND KEEPING OF ANIMALS (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-96-5-101, ADOPTED JUNE 24, 1996; ORDINANCE O-07-12-102, ADOPTED JANUARY 28, 2008; ORDINANCE O-15-4-101, ADOPTED MAY 26, 2015; AND ORDINANCE O-19-3-102, ADOPTED APRIL 22, 2019)
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 26, “ENVIRONMENT”, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE VII REGARDING THE STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF TIRES (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 26, ESTABLISHING ARTICLE VII)
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 54, “ROADS AND BRIDGES”, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE V TO PROVIDE FOR COUNTY ENFORCEMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSION CONDITIONS REGARDING ROAD IMPROVEMENTS IMPOSED ON SUBDIVISION APPROVALS (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 54, ESTABLISHING ARTICLE V, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED)
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING: No Ordinances on second reading received.
No published motion on this item.
PUBLIC FORUM – OTHER TOPICS: 2. Mr. Calvin Dibrell, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the incident involving a 15-year-old teenager at McAlister’s Deli. 3. Ms. Constance Every, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning racism and an event involving a teacher at South-Doyle High School.
No published motion on this item.
Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Robert T. Whitehead for rezoning from PR Planned Residential and A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-3-101
Moved by Rhonda Lee · seconded by Kim Frazier
Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Graham Corporation for a Northwest City Sector Plan Amendment from MDR/O Medium Density Residential/Office, CC Community Commercial and LDR Low Density Residential to CC Community Commercial.
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-3-102
Moved by Rhonda Lee · seconded by Carson Dailey
Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Graham Corporation for rezoning from PC Planned Commercial, C-H-2 Highway Commercial, PR Planned Residential, RB General Residential and CA General Business to CA General Business.
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-3-103
Moved by Rhonda Lee · seconded by Carson Dailey
Consideration of the request of Abit USA, Inc. for an East County Sector Plan Amendment from GC General Commercial and HP Hillside Protection to BP Business Park Type 1 and HP Hillside Protection
Motion to deny the request of Abit USA, Inc. for an East County Sector Plan Amendment
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Courtney Durrett
Consideration of the request of Abit USA, Inc. for rezoning from A Agricultural to EC Employment Center
Motion to deny the request of Abit USA, Inc. for rezoning
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Rhonda Lee
Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Leo Cooper for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-3-104
Moved by Rhonda Lee · seconded by Gina Oster
Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from CB Business and Manufacturing to T Transition
Motion to defer to the April 2023 meeting
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Kim Frazier
Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A – Zoning, Article 5, Section 5.31 pertaining to the CA (General Business) zone and Section 5.32 pertaining to the CB (Business and Manufacturing) zone to allow for consideration of certain permitted uses and uses permitted on review; Article 4 by adding a new Subsection 4.108 creating standards for drive-through facilities; and Article 5, Sections 5.37.03.C, 5.38.03.E, and 5.91.03, pertaining to drive-through facilities currently permitted as a use on review in the CR (Rural Commercial), CN (Neighborhood Commercial), and TC (Town Center) zones, respectively, by adding a reference to proposed subsection 4.108 pertaining to standards for drive-through facilities (amending Ordinance O-90-9-130, adopted September 10, 1990)
Motion to defer Ordinance O-23-2-103 to the May 2023 meeting
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Kyle Ward
