Regular meeting — January 27, 2025

Move to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #19 - Resolution R-25-1-413 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Relocation Agreement with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for natural gas adjustments as part of the Campbell Station and Fretz Road improvements; Item #26 - Resolution R-25-1-802 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an appropriation in the amount of $74,000.00 from the General Fund Balance to the UT Extension - Knox County for the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget; Item #30 - Resolution R-25-1-102 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Gibbs Ruritan Club in celebration of their 75th anniversary and continued service to the community; and Item #33 - Presentation: Knox County Schools Annual Report by Superintendent Jon Rysewyk.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Kim Frazier

Move to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the February 2025 meeting: Item #40 - Resolution R-25-1-111 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Knox County Mayor’s recommendations of members for appointment/reappointment to the Knox County Golf Board (terms expire December 31, 2028); Item #41 - Resolution R-25-1-408 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Agreement with Knoxville TPO for the collection of pavement condition data; Federal funding will be provided for 80% of the cost of data collection, with the remaining 20% being paid by Knox County; In Fiscal Year 2024 the amount due will be $121,557.00 and in Fiscal Year 2026 the amount due will be $46,972.00; Item #44 - Resolution R-25-1-412 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with S&E Properties, LLC for road improvements at the intersection of Kingston Pike and Ebenezer Road; and Item #46 - Resolution R-25-1-904 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting the Tennessee General Assembly to allow Knox County to establish predictable recording fees in the Register’s Office.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Kim Frazier

Move to amend the agenda to withdraw the following item: Item #37 - Budget Amendments.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve Resolution R-25-1-201 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with TransPar Group, Inc. for an Alternative Bell Time Analysis at a cost of $29,640.50 for the term of February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026, or upon completion of the analysis.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-202 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Fork Design, LLC Architect for the design of an existing school bus into a mobile library at a cost up to $2,000.00.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-203 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a performance rights license agreement with Music Theatre International for “Disney’s The Lion King Junior” for the term of November 7, 2024 through November 7, 2025 for Holston Middle School at a cost of $1,100.00.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-204 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox Education Foundation for receipt of grant funding up to $75,000.00 to fund the completion of the Literacy Specialist Cohort for 14 Knox County School employees.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-205 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant agreement with the National Education Association (NEA) Foundation for receipt of a Student Success Grant in the amount of $5,000.00 for Gibbs Middle School.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-206 - 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 $168,904.09.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-110 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Darlene Moyers, Chris Battle and Commissioner Kim Frazier to the Agricultural Extension Committee (terms expire December 31, 2026).

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-301 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the CY 2025 Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) overtime reimbursement agreement for the reimbursement of up to $114,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-302 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Obligation Document with the United States Marshals Service for the reimbursement of overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in assisting the Joint Law Enforcement Operations Task Force with reimbursement of up to $18,000.00 in overtime expenses for the period of October 24, 2024 to September 30, 2025.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-401 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Pavement Technology, Inc., for the provision of asphalt rejuvenator services.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-402 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a License Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for the maintenance of greenway facilities along Norris Freeway.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-403 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract in the amount of $1,766,730.00 with Whaley Construction, LLC for intersection improvements at North Campbell Station Road and Fretz Road.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-404 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Budget Supplement Agreement in an amount not to exceed $6,750.00 with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. to complete additional design work on Coward Mill Road Phase II.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-405 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Global Communications and Professional Services, Inc. for the provision of traffic control services.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-406 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with GEI Consultants, Inc. and Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP for the provision of On-Call Geotechnical Consulting and Material testing Services.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-407 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Number 1 to the Local Agency Project Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the Knox County ATMS Phase II Project to extend the completion deadline to September 30, 2026.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-409 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Acts Fleet Maintenance, Inc., Clarke Power Services, Inc., Cummins, Inc. d/b/a Cummins Sales and Service and Southland Transportation Company for the provision of diesel engine repair services.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-411 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with KCI Environmental Technologies & Construction, Inc. for design build services in the amount of $615,000.00 for the Coward Mill Dam Removal Project.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-413 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Relocation Agreement with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for natural gas adjustments as part of the Campbell Station and Fretz Road improvements.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-501 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement for the Opioid Settlement Funds Program abatement funds for remediation strategies addressing opioid substance misuse with Angelic Ministries International, Inc. in the amount of $25,000.00 (no local match required).

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-601 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in an amount not to exceed $750,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Fetal Infant Mortality Review and Community Infant Mortality Reduction services for the period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2030 (no local match required).

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-602 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $150,000.00 for a total amount of $450,000.00 and extends the term to end on June 30, 2027 (no local match required).

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-603 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of laboratory testing to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements for the period beginning on July 1, 2025 and ending on June 30, 2028 with the cost per test based upon the State’s current cost per test price list.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-701 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Amended and Restated Conservation Easement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants among Knox County, the State of Tennessee, and the Seven Islands Foundation, Inc.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-801 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement for an overhead transmission line with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) at 1613 Vermont Avenue (Parcel ID 094BA001).

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-802 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an appropriation in the amount of $74,000.00 from the General Fund Balance to the UT Extension – Knox County for the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-901 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amendment to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Employees’ Merit System Rules and Regulations, 6.1.3.f. Eligibility Requirements, to include Uncharacterized Discharges as an acceptable discharge pending a waiver through POST Commission and/or TN Corrections Institutes.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-903 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with YWCA of Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley for the provision of Victim Advocate Services in the amount of $96,624.00 for the first year of the contract.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve Resolution R-25-1-101 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing the Sunday Tradition/Mulls Singing Convention.

Moved by Kim Frazier · seconded by Terry Hill

Approve Resolution R-25-1-102 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Gibbs Ruritan Club in celebration of their 75th anniversary and continued service to the community.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Adam Thompson

Approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on December 16, 2024.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Approve the acceptance of the following new county roads: A. Arbor Gate Lane, Wellington Chase, District 3. B. Wellington Chase Lane, Wellington Chase, District 3. C. Singletree Lane, Williford Phase I, District 4. D. Sweet Amber Lane, Williford Phase I, District 4. E. Sway Branch Lane, Williford Phases I and II, District 4. F. Valley Glen Boulevard, The Glen at West Valley Unit II, District 5. G. Iris Garden Lane, The Glen at West Valley Unit II, District 5. H. Tropical Lane, The Glen at West Valley Unit II, District 5. I. Sandy Springs Lane, The Glen at West Valley Unit II, District 5. J. Magical Drive, The Glen at West Valley Unit II, District 5. K. Paradise Valley Lane, The Glen at West Valley Unit II, District 5. L. Pepper Ridge Lane, Brandywine at Pepper Ridge, District 6. M. Poppyseed Lane, Towering Oaks Subdivision, District 6. N. Spearmint Lane, Towering Oaks Subdivision, District 6. O. Curly Top Lane, Towering Oaks Subdivision, District 6. P. Pepper Bush Lane, Hayden Farms, Phase 1B, District 6. Q. Flame Willow Lane, Hayden Farms, Phase 1B, District 6. R. Lemon Berry Street, Hayden Farms, Phase 1B, District 6. S. Park Grove Lane, Spradlin Place Unit 1, District 7. T. Hollow Oak Lane, Spradlin Place Unit 1, District 7. U. Stillglen Lane, Spradlin Place Unit 1, District 7. V. Country Brook Lane, Spradlin Place Units 1 and 2, District 7. W. Lantern Ridge Lane, Spradlin Place Units 1 and 2, District 7. X. Briarhill Lane, Spradlin Place Unit 2, District 7. Y. Glen Eagle Lane, Spradlin Place Unit 2, District 7. Z. Whisper Lane, Bent Branch Subdivision, District 7.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Terry Hill

Approve the closure of unbuilt Right-of-Way between Lot 1 and Community Lot 1 of the 2017 plat titled Laurel Ridge Phase 1 in Commission District 6 on second reading.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Kim Frazier

Approve the Line Item Transfers – Total amount of $2,396,822.92.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Terry Hill

Budget Amendments were withdrawn from the agenda.

Moved by unrecorded

Approve the 232 Notary Applications.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Kim Frazier

This item was deferred to the February 2025 meeting.

Moved by unrecorded

This item was deferred to the February 2025 meeting.

Moved by unrecorded

Move to approve Resolution R-25-1-902 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving certain Policies and Procedures relating to the Consideration of Petitions for the Creation of Infrastructure Development Districts.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Rhonda Lee

Substitute motion to approve Resolution R-25-1-902 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving certain Policies and Procedures relating to the Consideration of Petitions for the Creation of Infrastructure Development Districts with the following five (5) amendments listed below.

Moved by Kim Frazier · seconded by Shane Jackson

Defer to the February 2025 meeting Resolution R-25-1-410 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with D.R. Horton, Inc. for road improvements at two intersections, Tipton Station Road at Martin Mill Pike (West) and Maryville Pike at Tipton Station Road.

Moved by Kim Frazier · seconded by Courtney Durrett

This item was deferred to the February 2025 meeting.

Moved by unrecorded

Approve Resolution R-25-1-502 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Ernst & Young LLP for the provision of consulting services for a housing inventory, market assessment, and disaster resiliency analysis funded through the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant (no local match required).

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson

This item was deferred to the February 2025 meeting.

Moved by unrecorded

Adjournment

Moved by unrecorded