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Knox County · Board of Commissioners

John Schoonmaker

Republican · District 5 · Sep 1, 2020 – Aug 31, 2024

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John Schoonmaker has cast 2,812 published votes on the Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners, attending 100% of recorded roll calls, with 100 motions made and 40 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).

On the issues

Attendance

2812 of 2812

recorded votes he or she was present for

present means neither absent nor recused

0

recorded votes marked absent or recused

Counted from roll calls, not a sign-in sheet — a member who was present but recorded no vote is indistinguishable here from one who was absent.

When the board disagrees

126 contested decisions · how these are counted

126

contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on

a decision is contested when at least one member voted the other way

40

of those, voted no on something adopted anyway

100 / 317

motions moved / seconded

Recaps: First 100 days · 2024 in review · 2023 in review · 2022 in review · 2021 in review · 2020 in review

Patterns

How these are computed ↓

Deterministic breakdowns of John Schoonmaker’s published record — not a score or a rating. Raw counts are always shown; a percentage appears only once there are at least 10 votes. As of the meeting of August 31, 2026 — the newest published record.

Votes by topic

Topic Votes Aye No Abstain Body median
Zoning & land use 518 482 (93%) 33 (6%) 3 11–0 See votes →
Budget & taxes 122 122 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 10–0 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 437 435 (100%) 2 (0%) 0 11–0 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 216 211 (98%) 3 (1%) 2 11–0 See votes →
Schools 406 406 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 11–0 See votes →
Public safety 170 166 (98%) 4 (2%) 0 11–0 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 249 248 (100%) 1 (0%) 0 11–0 See votes →
Parks & community 92 91 (99%) 1 (1%) 0 11–0 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 251 244 (97%) 6 (2%) 1 11–0 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 7 7 0 0 10–0 See votes →

Attendance & dissent over time

Attendance rate

Dissents (no on adopted)

Sep 2020 Dec 2024
Full term · Sep 2020–Dec 2024. Vertical lines mark election dates.
  • May 3, 2022 · County primary
  • Aug 4, 2022 · County general
  • Mar 5, 2024 · County primary
  • Aug 1, 2024 · County general

Source: Knox County Election Commission.

Year Votes Present Attendance Dissents
2020 267 267 100% 4 See votes →
2021 664 664 100% 6 See votes →
2022 604 604 100% 9 See votes →
2023 746 746 100% 9 See votes →
2024 531 531 100% 12 See votes →

Agreement with other members

Computed over contested votes only — the 126 non-unanimous (split) votes John Schoonmaker cast, where the room recorded at least one Aye and at least one No. Unanimous votes are excluded because they carry no signal.

Member Voted the same Shared split votes
Carson Dailey 90 of 125 (72%) 125
Justin Biggs 36 of 56 (64%) 56
Charles Busler 36 of 57 (63%) 57
Rhonda Lee 38 of 61 (62%) 61
Randy Smith 36 of 61 (59%) 61
Kyle Ward 68 of 121 (56%) 121
Gina Oster 34 of 61 (56%) 61
Richie Beeler 62 of 119 (52%) 119
Terry Hill 57 of 114 (50%) 114
Larsen Jay 60 of 126 (48%) 126
Dasha Lundy 54 of 114 (47%) 114
Courtney Durrett 54 of 117 (46%) 117
Kim Frazier 27 of 59 (46%) 59

See John Schoonmaker’s split votes →

Motions made & seconded, by topic

Topic Made Seconded
Zoning & land use 22 48 See votes →
Budget & taxes 13 14 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 4 45 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 14 21 See votes →
Schools 0 58 See votes →
Public safety 3 11 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 3 19 See votes →
Parks & community 1 15 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 4 21 See votes →

How these breakdowns are computed

Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over John Schoonmaker’s published roll-call votes on Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners — the same record set behind the vote table below. Nothing is a composite score, a grade, or a ranking. The general pipeline (sources, extraction, gates, review) is described on the methodology page.

  • Votes by topic. Each published motion is attributed to every distinct neutral topic its agenda items carry — the primary subject and any secondary tags alike, so an item counts under every topic it’s about (and a consent-calendar motion covering several items counts under each); procedural items are excluded, as in the default vote browser. Aye/No/Abstain are counts of John Schoonmaker’s own vote. A percentage is shown only when the topic has at least 10 votes. Body median is the median of the Aye and No tallies across the same motion set — the typical room split on that topic.
  • Attendance & dissent over time. Bucketed by the calendar year of each meeting. Attendance = votes where John Schoonmaker was recorded present (not absent or recused) ÷ total votes that year; the percentage is shown only when the year has at least 10 votes. Dissents = “No” votes on motions the body adopted anyway. The denominators for every year are in the table above.
  • Term timeline & election markers. The two trend strips plot the yearly attendance and dissent figures above on a single time axis spanning John Schoonmaker’s full term (Sep 1, 2020–Aug 31, 2024). The vertical lines mark public election-calendar dates — candidate-filing deadlines, primaries, and general elections — that fall within that span, each labeled with its date and type. Those dates are a matter of public record (source: Knox County Election Commission); the timeline itself makes no claim about them. It marks the dates and draws the line; any pattern near an election is the reader’s to notice, not ours to assert.
  • Agreement with other members. Computed over contested votes only — motions where the roll call recorded at least one Aye and at least one No. For each colleague, the record set is the split motions where both cast an Aye or No (their seated overlap); “voted the same” counts the motions they cast the identical value on. A percentage is shown only when that shared set reaches 10 votes. Unanimous votes are excluded on purpose: they would launder everyone into near-total agreement.
  • Motions made & seconded. Straight counts of published motions where John Schoonmaker is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).

Campaign finance

Reproduced from John Schoonmaker’s own campaign-finance disclosures — a public record. Amounts are the totals stated on each filing, or the itemized schedule where the filing’s own totals are not machine-readable; each row links to the filed document. We add nothing the filing does not state.

Report Raised Spent Filed
Campaign Financial Disclosure County Commission, District 5 as of Jul 20, 2026 Filed — reported no money raised or spent easyvote — Campaign Financial Disclosure →
Campaign Financial Disclosure County Commission, District 5 as of Jan 29, 2026 Filed — reported no money raised or spent easyvote — Campaign Financial Disclosure →
Campaign Financial Disclosure County Commission, District 5 as of Jul 15, 2025 Filed — reported no money raised or spent easyvote — Campaign Financial Disclosure →
Campaign Financial Disclosure County Commission, District 5 as of Jan 30, 2025 $0total as filed $314total as filed easyvote — Campaign Financial Disclosure →
Campaign Financial Disclosure County Commission, District 5 as of Jul 16, 2024 $0total as filed $945total as filed easyvote — Campaign Financial Disclosure →
Campaign Financial Disclosure County Commission, District 5 as of Jan 29, 2024 — $480total as filed easyvote — Campaign Financial Disclosure →

The county’s structured data does not carry the itemized schedule for the Campaign Financial Disclosure report, so individual contributors and payees are not listed here. The filing itself lists them — follow its source link above.

Totals are the sum of the itemized contribution and expenditure schedules as disclosed. Schedules are itemized only at or above the filing threshold; sub-threshold amounts and the filer’s stated cover-page totals are not part of this structured record, so they are not shown here rather than guessed.

Disclosed interests

Reprinted from John Schoonmaker’s annual Statement of Interests (Form SS-8005) — a public record filed with the Tennessee Ethics Commission. Entity names and categories exactly as filed, for the official and spouse; the form states no dollar amounts, and neither do we. Each filing links to its source.

2024

Category Entity Held by
Income source / employer KOHL'S DEPT STORE Spouse
Investment MERRILL LYNCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT Official
Investment KNOX COUNTY RETIREMENT 401(A) Official
Investment KOHL'S DEPT STORE 401(K) Spouse
Investment TIAA Spouse

Source filing →

Appointments moved

Board and committee appointments John Schoonmaker moved or seconded, as recorded in the minutes. Each links to the full decision, where the complete roll call is shown.

Appointee Board Term Decision
Michael Covington Knox County Ethics Committee not stated Oct 25, 2021 →
Commissioner Durrett Board of Directors of the Development Corporation not stated Sep 1, 2021 →
George Ewart Knox County Historic Zoning Commission not stated Feb 22, 2021 →
Commissioner Carson Dailey Knox County Fire and Technical Rescue Committee not stated Jan 25, 2021 →

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
May 22, 2023
R-23-5-404 Approve easement acquisitions for Middlebrook Sidewalk Project. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY, SLOPE, CONSTRUCTION, AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS ON FOUR (4) TRACTS FOR THE MIDDLEBROOK SIDEWALK PROJECT
Aye
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
R-23-5-403 Approve joint funding agreement with U.S. Geological Survey. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $76,800.00 WITH $46,600.00 PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY AND $30,200.00 PROVIDED BY THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR THE OPERATION OF STREAM GAGING STATIONS IN KNOX COUNTY FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Aye
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
R-23-5-402 Approve interlocal agreement for hazard mitigation plan update. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE AND THE TOWN OF FARRAGUT TO PROCURE THE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES OF WSP USA ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE INC. TO ASSIST IN UPDATING THE MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE OF $39,010.00 WITH THE KNOX COUNTY AND CITY OF KNOXVILLE TO EACH PAY $18,255.00 AND THE TOWN OF FARRAGUT TO PAY $2,500.00
Aye
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
R-23-5-401 Approve donation of water pumps from City of Somerset, KY. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF THREE (3) HIGH CAPACITY WATER PUMPS AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE FROM THE CITY OF SOMERSET, KY WATER AND WASTEWATER DIVISION TO BE USED FOR THE BLUEGRASS LAKE FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT
Aye
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
R-23-5-303 Approve donation of Flir Camera System from Teledyne Flir. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM TELEDYNE FLIR SYSTEMS, LTD. FOR A FLIR CAMERA SYSTEM VALUED AT $600,000.00 TO BE USED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AVIATION UNIT
Aye
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
R-23-5-302 Approve contract with U.S. Corrections for prisoner transport. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH U.S. CORRECTIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF PRISONER TRANSPORT SERVICES
Aye
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
R-23-5-301 Approve amendment to contract with TN Dept. of Human Services (IV-D). CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT THREE TO A CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR TITLE IV-D CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $254,492.21, INCREASES THE LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT BY $131,102.04, AND EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT BY ONE (1) YEAR TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2024
Aye
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
R-23-5-214 Approve contract with Dog Inspectors, LLC for library pest detection. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH DOG INSPECTORS, LLC TO PROVIDE CANINE PEST DETECTION SERVICES FOR KNOX COUNTY LIBRARIES
Aye
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
R-23-5-213 Approve amendment to grant contract with TN State Library and Archives. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES FOR GENERAL LIBRARY SERVICES AND LIBRARY MATERIALS, WHICH AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT BY ONE (1) MONTH AND INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $211,735.00 FOR A NEW TOTAL GRANT AMOUNT OF $642,235.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Aye
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
R-23-5-212 Approve acceptance of grant funds and donations for schools. 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 $149,298.07
Aye
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
R-23-5-211 Approve addendum to contract with TRA School Software Solutions. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO STATEMENT OF WORK TO CONTRACT WITH TRA SCHOOL SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS/TRA INC. AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $499,812.00
Aye
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
R-23-5-210 Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for mentor stipends. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,000.00 FOR STIPENDS FOR MENTOR TEACHERS APPROVED IN A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH RELAY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Aye
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
R-23-5-209 Approve agreement with King Construction for Lincoln Park Center renovations. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH KING CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. FOR RENOVATIONS AT LINCOLN PARK CENTER FOR THE NEWCOMER ACADEMY AT A COST OF $4,478,590.00
Aye
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
R-23-5-208 Approve design contract with Goodwyn Mills Cawood for Bearden High. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN CONTRACT WITH GOODWYN MILLS CAWOOD, LLC FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT BEARDEN HIGH SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,000.00
Aye
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
R-23-5-207 Approve contract with Kington Sewer-Septic for grease trap pumping. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH KINGTON SEWER-SEPTIC DRAIN CLEANING SERVICE, INC. FOR PUMPING OF GREASE TRAPS FOR KITCHENS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $265,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF MAY 1, 2023 TO APRIL 30, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS
Aye
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
R-23-5-206 Approve contract with IC System for student meal accounts. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH IC SYSTEM, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF COLLECTION SERVICES FOR UNPAID STUDENT MEAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE TERM OF JUNE 1, 2023 TO MAY 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS
Aye
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
R-23-5-205 Approve MOU with CAC for Summer Food Service Program. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES IN THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR NON-AREA ELIGIBLE SUMMER LEARNING SITES AND APPROVING A GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,000.00 TO FUND THE ESTIMATED COST OF MEALS AT NON-AREA ELIGIBLE SUMMER LEARNING SITES
Aye
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
R-23-5-204 Approve utility easement with KUB at 3013 Walnoaks Drive. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3013 WALNOAKS DRIVE NEAR PLEASANT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR PROVIDED COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $200.00
Aye
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
R-23-5-203 Approve utility easement with KUB at 409 Vanosdale Road. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 409 VANOSDALE ROAD NEAR WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR PROVIDED COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,500.00
Aye
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
R-23-5-202 Approve utility easement with KUB at 0 Sheffield Drive. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 SHEFFIELD DRIVE NEAR WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR PROVIDED COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000.00
Aye
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
R-23-5-201 Approve utility easement with KUB at 0 North Broadway. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 NORTH BROADWAY NEAR FULTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR PROVIDED COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,625.00
Aye
Unanimous
May 22, 2023 Motion to amend:
Amend agenda to withdraw 4 items. AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA: 3. Commissioner Frazier moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items: Item #48 – Resolution R-23-5-101 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing May as Brain Tumor Awareness Month; Item #57 - Ordinance O-23-5-101 - 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); Item #75 - Request of John Bolton for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre, Property located at 0, 6702 and 6706 Ridgeview Road, Parcel ID 030 15201, 15307 and 15308, (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-A-22-RZ); and Item #76 - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from CB Business and Manufacturing to T Transition, Property located at 1461, 1481, and 1501 Maryville Pike, Parcel ID 122 L A 001, 003, and 002, (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-E-22-RZ) (withdrawn at the applicant’s request). Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. Commissioner Beeler was absent from the vote. The motion carried 10-0-0-1.
Aye
Unanimous
May 22, 2023 Motion to amend:
Amend agenda to defer 4 items to the June 2023 meeting. AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA: 2. Commissioner Frazier moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the June 2023 meeting: Item #55 - Resolution R-23-5-111 Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Janis Terpenny from the Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority (TTCDA) Board of Commissioners and approving the appointment of an individual to complete the unfulfilled term of Janis 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); Item #56 - Resolution R-23-5-112 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the appointments of an individual for a term expiring April 30, 2027 and an individual 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); Item #65 - Request of CPR, LLC for a North County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential to MDR Medium Density Residential, Property located at 3534 Cunningham Road, Parcel ID 038 N A 021, (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-H-23-SP) (deferred at the applicant’s request); and Item #66 - Request of CPR, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 8 dwelling units per acre, Property located at 3534 Cunningham Road, Parcel ID 038 N A 021, (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-O-23-RZ) (deferred at the applicant’s request). Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. Commissioner Beeler was absent from the vote. The motion carried 10-0-0-1.
Aye
Unanimous
May 22, 2023 Motion to amend:
Amend agenda to add 5 items for consideration. AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA: 1. Commissioner Frazier moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #17 - Resolution R-23-5-303 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation from Teledyne Flir Systems, Ltd. for a Flir Camera System valued at $600,000.00 to be used by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit; Item #25 - Resolution R-23-5-408 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Supplement to the Railroad Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, CSX Transportation, Inc., and the City of Knoxville for improvements to Alcoa Highway and Topside Road; Item #46 - Resolution R-23-5-909 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Lease Amendment #1 to a Lease Agreement with Schaad Companies, LLC for a five-year lease renewal of the premises located at 1645 Downtown West Boulevard, Suite 40 for early voting, training classes, storage of election equipment, and general office use by the Knox County Election Commission; Item #47 - Resolution R-23-5-910 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services for the provision of IV-D Child Support Enforcement Magistrate Services for the Knox County Juvenile Court in the amount of $338,346.31 with a local match requirement of $174,299.61 for the period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024; and Item #53 - Spread of Record the Knox County Mayor’s acceptance of Gene Lawson’s resignation from the Knox County Board of Equalization and appointment of Bill Keeler to complete the unfulfilled term of Gene Lawson as a member of the Board of Equalization pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated § 67-1-401(b), which term expires April 30, 2024. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. Commissioner Beeler was absent from the vote. The motion carried 10-0-0-1.
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023 Motion to defer:
12-E-22-RZ Defer rezoning request for Benjamin C. Mullins Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from CB Business and Manufacturing to T Transition
Aye
Deferred
Apr 24, 2023 Motion to defer:
1-V-23-RZ Defer rezoning request for Taylor D. Forrester Consideration of the request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business
Aye
Deferred
Apr 24, 2023
RZ-23-4-111 Approve rezoning for Travis Yates Consideration of the request of Travis Yates for rezoning from CB(k) Business and Manufacturing to PR Planned Residential up to 7 dwelling units per acre
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
RZ-23-4-110 Approve Sector Plan Amendment for Travis Yates Consideration of 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
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
RZ-23-4-109 Approve rezoning for Ralph Smith Consideration of the request of Ralph Smith for rezoning from A Agricultural to RB General Residential
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
RZ-23-4-108 Approve rezoning for Candice Michelle Neuzil Consideration of the request of Candice Michelle Neuzil for rezoning from A Agricultural to RP Rural Preservation
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
RZ-23-4-107 Approve rezoning for Beacon Development of TN, Inc. Consideration of 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
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
RZ-23-4-106 Approve rezoning for Michael and Cynthia Booker Consideration of the request of Michael and Cynthia Booker for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
RZ-23-4-105 Approve rezoning for Cascade Falls, LLC Consideration of the request of Cascade Falls, LLC for rezoning from RB General Residential to PR Planned Residential up to 12 dwelling units per acre
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
RZ-23-4-104 Approve Sector Plan Amendment for Cascade Falls, LLC Consideration of the request of Cascade Falls, LLC for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential to MDR Medium Density Residential
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
RZ-23-4-103 Approve rezoning for Lisa M. Clark Consideration of the request of Lisa M. Clark for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential to 5 dwelling units per acre
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
RZ-23-4-102 Approve rezoning for Jonathan Layman Consideration of the request of Jonathan Layman for rezoning from A Agricultural to RB General Residential
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
RZ-23-4-101 Approve rezoning for Robert C. and Noverly R. Scott Consideration of the request of Robert C. and Noverly R. Scott for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
O-23-4-102 Amend Knox County Code Chapter 54 regarding road improvement enforcement 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)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
O-23-4-101 Amend Knox County Code related to building, residential, property, life safety, and fire codes CONSIDERATION OF AN 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)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-907 Urge state legislature to support stronger order of protection law CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT GOVERNOR BILL LEE IN HIS EXECUTIVE ORDER AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE REGARDING A STRONGER ORDER OF PROTECTION LAW
No
Split Failed
Apr 24, 2023 Substitute motion:
R-23-4-907 Urge state legislature to support stronger order of protection law CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT GOVERNOR BILL LEE IN HIS EXECUTIVE ORDER AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE REGARDING A STRONGER ORDER OF PROTECTION LAW
Abstain
Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 1
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-801 Approve contract, repayment schedule, and promissory note for CAC advance CONSIDERATION OF A 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)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-702 Approve honorary naming rights for Storm Water Park Kayak Launch 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
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-402 Adopt Code Administration/Inspection Dept. Schedule of Fees, effective July 1 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ADOPTING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE ADMINISTRATION AND INSPECTION DEPARTMENT SCHEDULE OF FEES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-112 Accept resignation and appoint to Library Advisory Board 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 MICHELLE HOLLENHEAD TO COMPLETE THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF STEVE WEINER ON SAID BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2023)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-111 Appoint individual to Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2026)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-111 Appoint individual to Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2026)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve 197 Notary Applications NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 197 Notary Applications received.
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve budget amendments totaling $4,429.20 BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments - Total amount of $4,429.20 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve line item transfers totaling $632,454.24 LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers – Total amount of $632,454.24 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve closure of Roseberry Creek Lane CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF ROSEBERRY CREEK LANE, COMMISSION DISTRICT 8 - (SECOND READING): Consideration of the closure of a portion of Roseberry Creek Lane, Commissioner District 8 was before the Board of Commissioners on second reading.
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve closure of right-of-way along South Gallaher View Road CONSIDERATION OF A CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG SOUTH GALLAHER VIEW ROAD, COMMISSION DISTRICT 5 - (SECOND READING): Consideration of a closure of a portion of the right-of-way along South Gallaher View Road, Commission District 5 was before the Board of Commissioners on second reading.
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Accept new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Amber Vista Lane, Ambercrest Subdivision, District 8. B. Liberty Park Road, Heritage at Bluegrass, District 4. C. Heritage Ridge Lane, Heritage at Bluegrass, District 4. D. Providence Point Lane, Heritage at Bluegrass, District 4. E. Finley Ridge Lane, Cain Vista, District 3. F. Oliver Hills Lane, Cain Vista, District 3. G. Scouts Meadow Lane, Cain Vista, District 3. H. Belle Pond Avenue, Everett Woods, District 6. I. Cedar Break Drive, Everett Woods, District 6.
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve minutes of previous meetings APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on March 20, 2023 (Public Hearing); and March 27, 2023 (Regular Session) was before the Board of Commissioners.
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-101 Honor Joe and Dale Longmire on retirement CONSIDERATION OF A 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
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-906 Request zoning ordinance amendment for swimming pool definition 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
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-905 Encourage adoption of school safety recommendations 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
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-904 Accept donation for National Crime Victims' Rights Week reception CONSIDERATION OF A 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
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-903 Approve contract for Quest Juvenile Court Case Management System CONSIDERATION OF A 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
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-902 Accept grant for stipends and workshops for juvenile court interns CONSIDERATION OF A 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
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-901 Approve Quitclaim Deed for Sheriff's impound lot property transfer CONSIDERATION OF A 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
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-701 Approve contract for mowing services with Grassworks Landscaping, LLC CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GRASSWORKS LANDSCAPING, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF MOWING SERVICES
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-603 Accept funds for HIV prevention and surveillance services CONSIDERATION OF A 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
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-602 Approve grant-funded lease for Mobile Medical Unit CONSIDERATION OF A 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
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-601 Approve contract for Arbovirus Testing of Mosquito Samples CONSIDERATION OF A 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
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-502 Accept federal funds and approve 2023 Annual Action Plan CONSIDERATION OF A 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
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-501 Approve TEMA grant contract for EMA equipment CONSIDERATION OF A 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)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-407 Approve Murphy Road Turn Lanes Project construction contract CONSIDERATION OF A 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
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-406 Approve TDOT supplements for rail crossing improvements CONSIDERATION OF A 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
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-405 Authorize TDOT Litter Grant Program application and award acceptance CONSIDERATION OF A 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)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-404 Approve construction contract for Knox County Railroad Safety Improvements CONSIDERATION OF A 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
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-403 Adopt Building Valuation Data report for permit fees, effective July 1, 2023 CONSIDERATION OF A 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
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-401 Approve right-of-way acquisitions for Campbell Station and Fretz Road turn lane CONSIDERATION OF A 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
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-302 Approve inmate commissary item contracts CONSIDERATION OF A 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
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-301 Approve Violent Crime Intervention Fund grant contract CONSIDERATION OF A 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)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-110 Reappoint directors to the Sports Authority CONSIDERATION OF A 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)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-207 Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools 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 IN THE AMOUNT OF $138,145.47
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-206 Accept Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant CONSIDERATION OF A 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
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-205 Approve fund balance designation for Mill Creek Elementary School project CONSIDERATION OF A 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
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-204 Approve contract increase for Mill Creek Elementary School construction CONSIDERATION OF A 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
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-203 Approve agreement for roof replacements at Pleasant Ridge and Ritta Elementary CONSIDERATION OF A 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
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-202 Approve contracts for after school care program services CONSIDERATION OF A 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
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
R-23-4-201 Approve Rocky Hill Elementary School outdoor classroom improvements CONSIDERATION OF A 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
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023 Motion to amend:
Amend agenda to add items, defer one, and withdraw three AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023 Motion to amend:
Amend agenda to add items, defer one, and withdraw three AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023 Motion to amend:
Amend agenda to add items, defer one, and withdraw three AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-110 Approve appointments to EMS Medical Services Cost Review Board 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
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023 Motion to defer:
O-23-2-103 Amend Zoning Code regarding CA/CB zones and drive-through facilities (Second Reading) 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)
No
Split Deferred
Mar 27, 2023 Motion to defer:
12-E-22-RZ Defer rezoning request for Benjamin C. Mullins Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from CB Business and Manufacturing to T Transition
Aye
Deferred
Mar 27, 2023
RZ-23-3-104 Approve rezoning request for Leo Cooper 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.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023 Motion to deny:
2-D-23-RZ Deny rezoning request for Abit USA, Inc. to EC Employment Center Consideration of the request of Abit USA, Inc. for rezoning from A Agricultural to EC Employment Center
Aye
Failed
Mar 27, 2023 Motion to deny:
2-B-23-SP Deny East County Sector Plan Amendment for Abit USA, Inc. 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
Aye
Failed
Mar 27, 2023
RZ-23-3-103 Approve rezoning request for Graham Corporation to CA General Business 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.
Aye
Split
Mar 27, 2023
RZ-23-3-102 Approve Northwest City Sector Plan Amendment for Graham Corporation 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.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
RZ-23-3-101 Approve rezoning request for Robert T. Whitehead 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.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-401 Approve Ardurra agreement for Bluegrass Flood Mitigation Project design 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
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve 204 Notary Applications NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 204 Notary Applications received.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve Budget Amendments totaling $15,932,673.40 BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments – Total amount of $15,932,673.40 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $716,663.39 LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers – Total amount of $716,663.39 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Consideration of closure of portion of South Gallaher View Road (First Reading) CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG SOUTH GALLAHER VIEW ROAD – (FIRST READING)
Aye
Unanimous
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