Knox County · Board of Commissioners
On August 28, 2023, the Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners recorded 67 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 numerous contracts for school programs, infrastructure projects, and public safety initiatives. They also authorized grants for community development and flood improvements, and made several appointments to boards. Additionally, the commission approved multiple zoning changes and amendments to the county's zoning ordinance.
Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Motion to amend the agenda to add Item #38 and Item #39
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Larsen Jay
Motion to amend the agenda to defer Item #40 and Item #47
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Larsen Jay
Motion to amend the agenda to withdraw Item #48
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Larsen Jay
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MUSIC THERAPY EVALUATION SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE MUSIC THERAPY LLC FOR THE STUDENTS WITH AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN (IEP) FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024 AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $15,000.00.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-201
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL BOARD FOR THE PROVISION OF YEAR 3 TEACHING TO LEAD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE KCS EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM DURING 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $25,960.00.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-202
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING ACT’S COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS INFORMATION SYSTEM TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE PREACT FOR STUDENTS IN 8TH, 9TH, OR 10TH GRADE DURING THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $144,000.00.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-203
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LEADER IN ME AGREEMENT WITH FRANKLIN COVEY CLIENT SALES, INC. FOR A LEADER IN ME MEMBERSHIP AND COACHING SUBSCRIPTION FOR EAST KNOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 23, 2023 THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2024 AT A COST OF $8,600.00.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-204
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ROTH IAMS LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF FACILITY CONDITION ASSESSMENT AND CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE AT A TOTAL YEAR 1 COST OF $923,450.00.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-205
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH SKILLED SERVICES, LLC FOR PHASE 1 OF THE ESSER 3.0 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION WORK-BASED LEARNING PROJECTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,372,500.00.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-206
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE DESIGN CONTRACT WITH THOMAS CALDWELL, ARCHITECT, UP TO $30,000.00 FOR COST RELATED TO ADDITIONAL WORK ON THE GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-207
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE OF $120,000.00 TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH THE CHRISTMAN COMPANY FOR COSTS RELATED TO THE REVISE SCOPE OF WORK AT MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-208
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF TOWN OF FARRAGUT GRANTS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $108,000.00 FOR FARRAGUT PRIMARY, FARRAGUT INTERMEDIATE, FARRAGUT MIDDLE, AND FARRAGUT HIGH SCHOOLS.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-209
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (NEA) FOUNDATION FOR A TERM OF JULY 6, 2023 THROUGH JULY 6, 2024 AND RECEIPT OF A NEA STUDENT SUCCESS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,310.00 FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-210
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH PROJECT LEAD THE WAY, INC. FOR THE RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING UP TO $14,000.00 FOR A TERM OF JUNE 30, 2023 THROUGH MAY 31, 2026.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-211
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CENTRAL CAFETERIA FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500,000.00 TO PURCHASE LARGE EQUIPMENT.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-212
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION (GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND) IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,000.00 FOR THE KCS ELEVATE PROGRAM.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-213
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S REAPPOINTMENT OF SHANE JACKSON AND APPOINTMENT OF ADAM COOK TO THE PUBLIC BUILDING AUTHORITY (PBA) BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (TERMS EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 13, 2029)
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-110
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING RESIGNATION OF JANIS TERPENNY FROM THE TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TTCDA) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF TIMOTHY WILSON TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MS. TERPENNY ON THE TTCDA , WHICH TERM EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2025. (MEMBERS ARE NOMINATED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON RECOMMENDATIONS RECEIVED FROM THE COUNTY MAYOR AND APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION)
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-111
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENTS OF SAGE KOHLER FOR A TERM EXPIRING APRIL 30, 2027 AND PATRICK BROWN FOR A TERM EXPIRING APRIL 30, 2028 ON THE TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TTCDA) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS. (MEMBERS ARE NOMINATED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON RECOMMENDATIONS RECEIVED FROM THE COUNTY MAYOR AND APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION)
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-112
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
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 2024 CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL OF READING. (REQUIRES A 1:1 MATCH)
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-214
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, AND THE TENNESSEE DANGEROUS DRUGS TASK FORCE FOR THE USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE METHAMPHETAMINE INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM AND THE HEROIN/OPIOID INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $9,600.00 PER OFFICER IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-301
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTION LP FOR THE PROVISION OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,446.98 FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE CONTRACT.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-302
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY, THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS ALLOWING KCSO TO APPLY FOR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE’S STATEWIDE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLACING ONE FULL-TIME SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) IN EACH K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOL AND PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-303
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIMES ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FISCAL YEAR 2023 OVERTIME AGREEMENT (OPERATION BUSS DOWN) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $25,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-304
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
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 2023 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) AWARD AND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $45,246.00 AS KNOX COUNTY’S PORTION OF THE GRANT AWARD.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-305
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH WSP USA ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. FOR FLOODPLAIN MAPPING UPDATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $949,620.00.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-401
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE FOR THE TRANSFER OF $987,500.00 TO ASSIST WITH FUNDING PLANNED FLOOD IMPROVEMENTS ON BLUEGRASS LAKE IN WEST KNOX COUNTY.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-402
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH CHARLES BLALOCK & SONS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,395.00 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SANITARY SEWER SERVICES FOR TRACT 17 AT 8737 BALL CAMP PIKE FOR THE SCHAAD ROAD – BALL CAMP PIKE RELOCATION PROJECT.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-403
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CDM SMITH FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE SCHAAD ROAD CORRIDOR STUDY (FROM MIDDLEBROOK PIKE TO OAK RIDGE HIGHWAY) IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,800.00.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-404
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROPOSAL AGREEMENT WITH URBAN ENGINEERING, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE NORTHSHORE SAFETY IMPROVEMENT AND GREENWAY PHASE 3 IN THE AMOUNT OF $82,575.00.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-405
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING FOUR (4) AGREEMENTS IN 2023 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDS WITH THE FOLLOWING SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS: CAC HOME REPAIR PROGRAM ($300,000.00), NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING INC. HOME REPAIR PROGRAM ($100,000.00), KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S COMMUNITY LAW OFFICE ($20,000.00), AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE – HMIS ($15,000.00). (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS)
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-501
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE ESTABLISHING THE JOINT KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY OFFICE OF HOUSING STABILITY.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-502
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE SUSPENSION OF SECTIONS IV.J. AND IX.E. OF THE KNOX COUNTY PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS REGARDING THE PROCUREMENT OF VEHICLES FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2024.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-802
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DESIGNATING/COMMITTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,707,932.10 FROM FISCAL YEAR 2023 TO FISCAL YEAR 2024 FOR VARIOUS FUNDS AND DEPARTMENTS.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-803
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEE’S MERIT SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS TO NO LONGER ALLOW NON-EMPLOYEE APPLICANTS AN APPEAL FOR NON-PLACEMENT ON THE EMPLOYEE ELIGIBILITY LIST.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-903
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH MICROSOFT CORPORATION TO PROVIDE ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE AND OPERATION SYSTEM LICENSING USED ON COUNTY WORKSTATIONS AND SERVERS.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-904
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000,000.00 TO BUILD A NEW KNOX COUNTY REGIONAL FORENSIC CENTER. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-905
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF TENNESSEE, INC. FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS UNDER THE KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH CARE PLAN.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-906
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH EPIPHANY RX, LLC FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE PHARMACY BENEFIT SERVICES UNDER THE KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH CARE PLAN.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-907
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CORPORATION (TASC) FOR FLEXIBLE BENEFIT ACCOUNT, HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENTS, HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT AND COBRA SERVICES.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-908
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE MEMBERS OF THE KNOX COUNTY DELEGATION TO THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADVOCATE FOR EXPANDED MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN KNOX COUNTY.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-909
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TO WORK WITH KNOX COUNTY CODES ADMINISTRATION TO RECOMMEND AMENDMENTS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE TO REGULATE SHORT-TERM RENTALS IN KNOX COUNTY.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-910
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, MEMORIALIZING THOMAS “TANK” STRICKLAND.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE KNOX COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT CLERK’S OFFICE FOR RECEIVING THE INNOVATOR AWARD FROM THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS FOR ITS DRIVER’S LICENSE REINSTATEMENT PROGRAM.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-102
Moved by Kim Frazier · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR RECEIVING THE 2023 SECRETARY OF DEFENSE EMPLOYER SUPPORT FREEDOM AWARD, THE HIGHEST U.S. GOVERNMENT HONOR TO EMPLOYERS FOR SUPPORT OF NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE EMPLOYEES.
Motion to approve Resolution R-23-8-103
Moved by Kim Frazier · seconded by Rhonda Lee
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on July 24, 2023
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Kim Frazier
DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners:
Motion to approve the above new County roads
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Kyle Ward
LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers – Total Amount of $2,918,662.66 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve the Line Item Transfers
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by John Schoonmaker
BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments – Total credit amount of ($11,365.61) was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to approve the Budget Amendments
Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by John Schoonmaker
NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 218 Notary Applications received.
Motion to approve the 218 Notary Applications
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Kyle Ward
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD RELATED TO THE AXLE LOGISTICS PROPERTY SWAP FOR $1.4 MILLION. THE AMOUNT IN QUESTION WILL BE PAID THROUGH DESIGNATIONS AND INCLUDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO REQUIRE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION APPROVAL OF ALL PILOT AND TIF AGREEMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENTS IN KNOX COUNTY UNDER ITS JURISDICTION PURSUANT TO TENN. CODE ANN. § 48-101-312.
Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Ronald Proffitt for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-8-101
Moved by Rhonda Lee · seconded by Gina Oster
Consideration of the request of Sam Hargrove for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1412 Chert Pit Road. Parcel ID 105 114. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 7-F-23-RZ)
Motion to defer this item to the September 2023 Board of Commissioners meeting
Moved by Gina Oster · seconded by Kim Frazier
Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Richard Toole and Laura Toole for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to A (Agricultural) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-8-102
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Carson Dailey
Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Dale Akins for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from O (Office) and SP (Stream Protection) to GC (General Commercial) SP (Stream Protection) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-8-103
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier
Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Dale Akins for rezoning from A (Agricultural), F (Floodway), and OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services) to F (Floodway) and CA (General Business) subject to one condition, as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-8-104
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier
Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-8-105
Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Terry Hill
Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 6 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-8-106
Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Gina Oster
Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Steven Drummer for a North County Sector Plan Amendment from MDR/O (Medium Density Residential/Office) and HP (Hillside Protection) to GC (General Commercial) and HP (Hillside Protection) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-8-107
Moved by Rhonda Lee · seconded by Gina Oster
Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Steve Drummer for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CA (General Business) and OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services) subject to one condition, as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-8-108
Moved by Rhonda Lee · seconded by Richie Beeler
Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of JW Construction for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-8-109
Moved by Rhonda Lee · seconded by Kim Frazier
Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Domingo Garcia for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-8-110
Moved by Rhonda Lee · seconded by Kim Frazier
Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Roy Anderson and Stephen Padgett for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3.5 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-8-111
Moved by Rhonda Lee · seconded by Gina Oster
Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Trowbridge Land Holdings, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3.5 dwelling units per acre, subject to one condition, as per Planning Commission’s recommendation.
Motion to approve Resolution RZ-23-8-112
Moved by Rhonda Lee · seconded by Terry Hill
Consideration of the request of DC Foundations Inc. for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services) was before the Board of Commissioners.
Motion to deny the request of DC Foundations Inc. for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services)
Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Gina Oster
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, APPENDIX A – ZONING, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 2.20, SPECIFIC TERMS, TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF “SWIMMING POOL”. (ORD. NO. O-90-9-130, ADOPTED 9-10-90, AS AMENDED) – O-23-7-101 (SECOND READING):
Motion to approve Ordinance O-23-7-101 on Second Reading
Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Richie Beeler
