Regular meeting — April 24, 2023

Move to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #27 - Resolution R-23-4-905 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, encouraging Governor Bill Lee to adopt and fund in the state budget the following four (4) recommendations of Lt. Governor Randy McNally concerning school safety in Tennessee: securing windows and glass in school buildings, magnetic locks on doors, centralized and modernized camera systems, and armed guards; Item #28 - Resolution R-23-4-906 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting the Knoxville-Knox Planning Commission to recommend amendments to Section 2.20 of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance regarding the definition of swimming pool; Item #43 - Resolution R-23-4-702 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Honorary Naming Rights Application to rename the Roy Arthur Storm Water Park Kayak Launch at 7221 Harrell Road; and Presentation by Knox County Trustee Justin Biggs regarding the property tax freeze for Knox County seniors.

Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Gina Oster

Move to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the May 2023 meeting at the applicant’s request: Item #61 - Request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business, Property located at 9510 Thorn Grove Pike, Parcel ID 074 104, (8th Commission District), (Planning Commission’s file number: 1-V-23-RZ).

Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Gina Oster

Move to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items: Item #42 - Resolution R-23-4-408 - 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 #48 - Ordinance O-23-4-103 - 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); and Item #49 - Ordinance O-23-4-104 - 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).

Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Gina Oster

Approve Resolution R-23-4-201 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Rocky Hill Elementary School’s request to remove existing trees, excavate, pour a concrete slab, install pavers, and plant new trees at the school’s outdoor classroom at a cost of $143,895.47.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-202 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with KidTime, Inc., Kid’s Place, Inc., Kid’s Place at Sequoyah, Inc., SHADES of Development, Inc., and YMCA of East Tennessee for the provision of after school care program services for the term of August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024, which may be extended for four (4) additional years.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-203 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Henley Roofing Company for roof replacements at Pleasant Ridge and Ritta Elementary Schools at a cost of $1,521,500.00.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-204 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an increase to the construction contract with The Christman Company in the amount of $112,062.69 for costs related to the revised scope of work at Mill Creek Elementary School.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-205 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a fund balance designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $815,000.00 for the Mill Creek Elementary School Project.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-206 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant from the United States Department of Justice in the amount of $11,134.00.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-207 - 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 in the amount of $138,145.47.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-110 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Jeffrey Hagood and Rosalyn Phinisee Tillman as Directors of the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee (terms expire April 30, 2029).

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-301 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Violent Crime Intervention Fund grant contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs in the amount of $835,032.00 (no local match required).

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-302 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Keefe Group LLC dba Keefe Supply Company, Kimbles Food by Design, Performance Food Group, Inc. dba Vistar, and Union Supply Group, Inc. for the provision of inmate commissary items.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-401 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way, permanent drainage, slope, and construction easement acquisitions for seven (7) tracts for the construction of a turn lane at Campbell Station Road and Fretz Road.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-403 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, adopting the most recently published version of the International Code Council’s Building Valuation Data report currently dated February 2023 and thereafter the current version as published by the International Code Council for use by the Knox County Code Administration and Inspection Department to estimate construction costs in determining permit fees, effective July 1, 2023.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-404 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract in the amount of $575,361.90 with PRI of East Tennessee, Inc. for Knox County Railroad Safety Improvements.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-405 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing submission of an application for the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Litter Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2024 and, if said application is approved, authorizing Knox County to enter into a grant contract for the acceptance of the grant award in an amount up to $171,400.00 (no local match required).

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-406 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving seven (7) Supplements to Agreements with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for rail crossing improvements at Foster Road, Jones Road, McCampbell Road, Old Washington Pike, Mascot Road, Dan McBee Road, and Gallaher View Road.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-407 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract in the amount of $406,456.60 with PRI of East Tennessee Inc. for the Murphy Road Turn Lanes Project.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-501 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for Department of Energy (DOE) pass-through funding in the amount of $16,000.00 to provide equipment for the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency for off-site emergency planning and response (no local match required).

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-502 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) authorizing the acceptance of federal funds in the estimated amount of $1,102,177.00 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and $477,177.00 for the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) program for the period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024; and 2) approving Knox County’s 2023 Annual Action Plan to identify activities Knox County will undertake during the program year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 using federal funds granted to Knox County by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address priority needs in housing and community services in furtherance of the CDBG and HOME Programs.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-601 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Arbovirus Testing of Mosquito Samples for the period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 with the maximum liability of the County under the contract to not exceed $3,500.00.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-602 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant-Funded Lease Agreement with De Lage Landen Financial Services, Inc. for the provision of a lease for a dual exam Mobile Medical Unit as outlined in Proposal Number 3319 and the Lease Agreement for a period of 60 months with a monthly payment of $5,934.00.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-603 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the acceptance of funds from the Tennessee Department of Health in the amount of $89,626.00 for the provision of HIV prevention and surveillance services for the period of January 1, 2023 through May 31, 2023, contingent upon the execution of a grant agreement.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-701 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Grassworks Landscaping, LLC for the provision of mowing services.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-901 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Quitclaim Deed between Knox County and The Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox for the transfer of property involving the Knox County Sheriff’s impound lot property on Bernard Avenue.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-902 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $4,000.00 from the Knoxville Bar Foundation to provide stipends and educational workshops for social work graduate students who are doing internships at the Knox County Juvenile Court with the ASIST program.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-903 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Gottlieb & Wertz, Inc. for the Quest Juvenile Court Case Management System for conversion of data from the existing Juvenile Court Case Management System, customization, and ongoing hosting/maintenance in the amount of $233,333.00 for the first year of the contract.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-904 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $250.00 from The University of Tennessee to be used as a sponsorship of the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Kick-Off and Recognition Reception.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-905 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, encouraging Governor Bill Lee to adopt and fund in the state budget the following four (4) recommendations of Lt. Governor Randy McNally concerning school safety in Tennessee: securing windows and glass in school buildings, magnetic locks on doors, centralized and modernized camera systems, and armed guards.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-906 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting the Knoxville-Knox Planning Commission to recommend amendments to Section 2.20 of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance regarding the definition of swimming pool.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-101 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Joe and Dale Longmire upon their retirement as owners of the Midway IGA grocery store in the Corryton community.

Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Larsen Jay

Approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on March 20, 2023 (Public Hearing); and March 27, 2023 (Regular Session).

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve the above new county roads.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Richie Beeler

Approve the closure of a portion of the right-of-way along South Gallaher View Road, Commission District 5 on second reading.

Moved by John Schoonmaker · seconded by Gina Oster

Approve the closure of a portion of Roseberry Creek Lane, Commissioner District 8 on second reading.

Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Approve the Line Item Transfers – Total amount of $632,454.24.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by John Schoonmaker

Approve the Budget Amendments - Total amount of $4,429.20.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by John Schoonmaker

Approve the 197 Notary Applications.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Gina Oster

Move that the nominations cease.

Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Larsen Jay

Approve Resolution R-23-4-111 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Brock Goetz to serve on the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Employees’ Merit System Board of Directors (term expires September 30, 2026).

Moved by Gina Oster · seconded by Rhonda Lee

Approve Resolution R-23-4-112 - 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 Michelle Hollenhead to complete the unexpired term of Steve Weiner on said board (term expires July 1, 2023).

Moved by John Schoonmaker · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-402 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, adopting the Knox County Code Administration and Inspection Department Schedule of Fees, effective July 1, 2023.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Kim Frazier

Moved by unrecorded

Approve Resolution R-23-4-702 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Honorary Naming Rights Application to rename the Roy Arthur Storm Water Park Kayak Launch at 7221 Harrell Road to “Charlie’s Launch” as amended.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-23-4-801 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Contract, Repayment Schedule and Promissory Note on the 2008 advance made to the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC).

Moved by Kim Frazier · seconded by Gina Oster

Substitute motion: Approve Revised Resolution R-23-4-907 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, imploring the Governor of Tennessee and the Tennessee General Assembly to work together to address the issue of access to weapons by those in mental health crises who pose a threat to themselves and the public.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Richie Beeler

Approve Resolution R-23-4-907 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, urging the state legislature to support Governor Bill Lee in his executive order and to explore effective and constitutional means to control access to weapons by persons who constitute a threat to themselves or others.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Dasha Lundy

Approve Ordinance O-23-4-101 - Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to amend the Knox County Code, Chapter 10, Article I, “In General”; Article II, “2018 International Building Code (IBC)”, Section 10-32, “Amendments”; Article III, “2018 International Residential Code (IRC)”, Section 10-57, Amendments”; Article V, “2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)”, Section 10-92, “Amendments”; and Chapter 30, Article III, “2018 Life Safety Code (LSC)”, Section 30-57, “Amendments” and to repeal and replace Chapter 30, Article II, “2018 International Fire Code (IFC)”, Section 30-32, “Amendments”, with revisions to comply with Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office standards (amending Ordinance O-18-10-101, adopted November 19, 2018; and establishing Section 10-2, previously reserved) on first reading.

Moved by Kim Frazier · seconded by Terry Hill

Approve Ordinance O-23-4-102 - 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) on first reading.

Moved by Kim Frazier · seconded by Gina Oster

Moved by unrecorded

Moved by unrecorded

Approve Resolution RZ-23-4-101 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Robert C. and Noverly R. Scott for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Gina Oster

Approve Resolution RZ-23-4-102 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Jonathan Layman for rezoning from A Agricultural to RB General Residential subject to two (2) conditions as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution RZ-23-4-103 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Lisa M. Clark for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.

Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution RZ-23-4-104 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Cascade Falls, LLC for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential to MDR Medium Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.

Moved by Gina Oster · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution RZ-23-4-105 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Cascade Falls, LLC for rezoning from RB General Residential to PR Planned Residential up to 12 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.

Moved by Gina Oster · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution RZ-23-4-106 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Michael and Cynthia Booker for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.

Moved by Rhonda Lee · seconded by Richie Beeler

Approve Resolution RZ-23-4-107 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Beacon Development of TN, Inc. for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre to OB Office, Medical and Related Services subject to one (1) condition as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.

Moved by Gina Oster · seconded by Terry Hill

Approve Resolution RZ-23-4-108 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Candice Michelle Neuzil for rezoning from A Agricultural to RP Rural Preservation as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.

Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Approve Resolution RZ-23-4-109 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Ralph Smith for rezoning from A Agricultural to RB General Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution RZ-23-4-110 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Travis Yates for a South County Sector Plan Amendment from GC General Commercial and HP Hillside Protection to MDR Medium Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by John Schoonmaker

Approve Resolution RZ-23-4-111 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Travis Yates for rezoning from CB(k) Business and Manufacturing to PR Planned Residential up to 7 dwelling units per acre subject to three (3) conditions as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Gina Oster

Defer to the May 2023 meeting the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from CB Business and Manufacturing to T Transition.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Richie Beeler

Defer to the May 2023 meeting the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from CB Business and Manufacturing to T Transition.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Richie Beeler