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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
Mar 27, 2023
Consideration of closure of a portion of Roseberry Creek Lane (First Reading) CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF ROSEBERRY CREEK LANE - (FIRST READING)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023 Motion to deny:
Consideration of closure of Parsonage Lane (First Reading) CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF PARSONAGE LANE OFF WEST DICK FORD LANE - (FIRST READING)
Aye
Failed
Mar 27, 2023
Acceptance of new county roads CONSIDERATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF NEW COUNTY ROADS
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve minutes of previous meeting (Feb 21, 2023) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 21, 2023 (Regular Session) was before the Board of Commissioners.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-103 Honor Halls High School Wrestling Program for state titles CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE HALLS HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING PROGRAM FOR WINNING ITS FIRST TSSAA DIVISION 1 CLASS A STATE TITLE FOR BOTH THE DUAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE TRADITIONAL TOURNAMENT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-101 Honor Class of 2023 Junior Commission Civics Education Program graduates CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2023 JUNIOR COMMISSION CIVICS EDUCATION PROGRAM UPON THEIR PROGRAM COMPLETION
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-903 Authorize Knox County to join Opioid Abatement Agreement and approve settlements CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING KNOX COUNTY TO JOIN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE AND OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AS PARTICIPANTS IN THE AMENDED TENNESSEE STATE-SUBDIVISION OPIOID ABATEMENT AGREEMENT AND APPROVING THE RELATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-902 Approve first amendment to KUB dark fiber lease agreement CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO DARK FIBER OPTIC LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) TO PROVIDE DARK FIBER TO THE KNOX COUNTY ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS LOCATION AT 205 WEST BAXTER AVENUE, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37917
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-901 Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Children's Services for custody prevention CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $183,392.00 TO PROVIDE CUSTODY PREVENTION SERVICES TO THE YOUTH AND FAMILIES OF THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT THROUGH THE INNERCHANGE PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-801 Approve agreement with ClearGov, Inc. for budget software CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CLEARGOV, INC. FOR A DIGITAL BUDGET BOOK AND CAPITAL BUDGETING SOFTWARE
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-706 Approve amendments to Three Ridges Golf Board bylaws, including name change CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS OF THE THREE RIDGES GOLF BOARD, INCLUDING CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BOARD TO THE KNOX COUNTY GOLF BOARD
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-705 Accept cash donations from Holiday Festival of Lights for School Mania CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING DONATIONS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,157.38 COLLECTED FROM VISITORS AT KNOX COUNTY’S HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT CONCORD PARK AND APPROVING THE DONATION OF SAME TO SCHOOL MANIA
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-704 Accept food donations from Holiday Festival of Lights for the Love Kitchen CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING DONATIONS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF SEVEN (7) BARRELS OF FOOD COLLECTED FROM VISITORS AT KNOX COUNTY’S HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT CONCORD PARK AND APPROVING THE DONATION OF SAME TO THE LOVE KITCHEN
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-703 Approve agreement with Musco Sports Lighting for ball park streaming CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF STREAMING SERVICES AT KNOX COUNTY BALL PARKS
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-702 Accept donation of memorial bench at Plumb Creek Park CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A MEMORIAL BENCH AT PLUMB CREEK PARK FROM THE WEST KNOX LIONS CLUB IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,600.00
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-701 Accept donation of memorial bench at The Point at Concord Park CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A MEMORIAL BENCH AT THE POINT AT CONCORD PARK FROM THE WEST KNOX LIONS CLUB IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,600.00
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-602 Approve amendment to COAP grant contract with TN Dept of Mental Health CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE OPIOID ABUSE SITE-BASED PROGRAM (COAP) OVERDOSE FATALITY REVIEW TEAM, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $4,976.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $147,554.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-601 Approve CHANT Program grant contract with TN Dept of Health CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,060,950.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH ACCESS AND NAVIGATION IN TENNESSEE (CHANT) PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-502 Approve contract with IEM for Continuity of Operations Plan services CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH INNOVATIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, INC. (IEM) FOR THE PROVISION OF CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN CONSULTANT SERVICES AT A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $387,403.80, WHICH PROJECT IS JOINTLY FUNDED BY KNOX COUNTY AND THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, WITH PROJECT COSTS ALLOCATED BY DEPARTMENT AND INVOICED ON A TIME AND MATERIALS BASIS
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-501 Accept Federal HOME-ARP funds and approve FY2021 HOME-ARP Plan CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,555,950.00 FOR THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS AMERICAN RESCUE PROGRAM (HOME-ARP) FOR THE PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2030; AND 2) APPROVING KNOX COUNTY’S FY2021 HOME-ARP PLAN TO IDENTIFY ACTIVITIES THAT REDUCE HOMELESSNESS AND INCREASE HOUSING STABILITY USING FEDERAL FUNDS GRANTED TO KNOX COUNTY BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-409 Approve TDOT Agreement for Watt Rd and I-40 interchange improvements CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LOCAL AGENCY PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS AT WATT ROAD AND I-40 (EXIT 369)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-408 Approve TDOT Agreement for Watt Rd and Everett Rd improvements CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LOCAL AGENCY PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO WATT ROAD AND EVERETT ROAD FROM I-40 TO HICKORY CREEK ROAD
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-407 Approve agreement with Thompson Engineering for Bluegrass Road sidewalk CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THOMPSON ENGINEERING FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE BLUEGRASS ROAD SIDEWALK EXTENSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $188,800.00
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-406 Authorize donation to Legacy Parks Foundation for Collier Preserve Park stormwater CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,000.00 TO THE LEGACY PARKS FOUNDATION TO SERVE AS THE ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS CONTRIBUTION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE/LEGACY PARKS PARTNERSHIP FOR STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS AT THE COLLIER PRESERVE PARK (THIS AMOUNT WILL SUPPLEMENT A GRANT RECEIVED BY UTK AND ALLOW FOR THE COMPLETION OF A PROJECT TO USE NEW AND INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES TO PREVENT EROSION AND ALLOW STORMWATER INFILTRATION)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-405 Approve TDOT State Aid contract for Thorngrove Pike resurfacing CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A STATE AID CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE RESURFACING OF THORNGROVE PIKE FROM GOVERNOR JOHN SEVIER HIGHWAY (STATE ROUTE 168) TO SEVIER COUNTY LINE FOR AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $1,520,313.25 WITH $1,489,906.99 (98%) BEING PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $30,406.27 (2%) BEING PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-404 Approve right-of-way acquisitions for Huday Bridge Replacement Project CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITIONS ON FIVE (5) TRACTS FOR THE HUDAY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-403 Approve Supplement 1 to CDM Smith agreement for culvert repairs design CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING SUPPLEMENT 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CDM SMITH FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE KNOX COUNTY CULVERT REPAIRS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,270.00
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-402 Approve agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for Marietta Church Roundabout design CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CANNON & CANNON, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE MARIETTA CHURCH ROUNDABOUT IN THE AMOUNT OF $145,500.00
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-401 Approve agreement with Ardurra 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
R-23-3-214 Authorize acceptance of 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 AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $20,270.92
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-213 Approve MOU for Knox Education Foundation FY23 grants CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION FISCAL YEAR 2023 PRIORITY BASED GRANTS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $200,000.00
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-212 Authorize acceptance of School Bus Seat Restraint Grant CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL BUS SEAT RESTRAINT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.00
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-211 Authorize acceptance of Title III Immigrant Grant CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TITLE III IMMIGRANT GRANT IN THE MOUNT OF $28,887.57
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-210 Authorize acceptance of Turnaround Action Grant (TAG) 3.0 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TURNAROUND ACTION GRANT (TAG) 3.0 IN THE AMOUNT OF $671,205.00
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-209 Authorize acceptance of NSLP Supply Chain Assistance Grant CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM (NSLP) SUPPLY CHAIN ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,597,669.01
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-208 Approve contracts for post-secondary preparedness programming CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH ALIGNMENT NASHVILLE, AVID CENTER, NS4ED, LLC, SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATION BOARD (SREB), AND UWORLD, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF POST-SECONDARY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAMMING FOR THE TERM OF APRIL 1, 2023 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-207 Approve contract with Evergreen Solutions, LLC for compensation study CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH EVERGREEN SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF COMPENSATION STUDY CONSULTANT SERVICES AT A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $65,000.00
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-206 Approve contract with F.M. George Safe & Lock for keys and locks CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH F.M. GEORGE SAFE & LOCK COMPANY FOR THE PROVISION OF KEYS, LOCKS, AND LOCKING SYSTEMS UP TO $750,000.00 PER YEAR FOR THE TERM OF APRIL 1, 2023 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-205 Approve contract with Tennessee Automatic Sprinkler, Inc. for fire sprinkler services CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH TENNESSEE AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF FIRE SPRINKLER SERVICES UP TO $750,000.00 PER YEAR FOR THE TERM OF APRIL 1, 2023 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-204 Approve agreement with Henley Roofing for Austin-East Magnet High School roof CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH HENLEY ROOFING COMPANY FOR A ROOF REPLACEMENT AT AUSTIN-EAST MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL AT A COST OF $1,732,000.00
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-203 Approve agreement with Music for All, Inc. for West High School Band CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MUSIC FOR ALL, INC. FOR THE WEST HIGH SCHOOL BAND’S PARTICIPATION IN THE BANDS OF AMERICA CHAMPIONSHIPS ON OCTOBER 21, 2023 AT A COST OF $875.00
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-202 Approve agreement with The Foundry on the Fairsite for Halls High School Academic Banquet CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FOUNDRY ON THE FAIRSITE FOR VENUE AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE HALLS HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC BANQUET AT A COST OF $9,480.75
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
R-23-3-201 Approve agreement with KUB for irrigation at Bearden Middle School CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF UTILITY FACILITIES WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) FOR INSTALLATION OF IRRIGATION ON BEARDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL’S ATHLETIC FIELD AT A COST OF $4,623.00
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023 Motion to amend:
Amend agenda to move 1 item from consent to non-consent AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED): 6. Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to remove the following item from the General Government Consent Calendar and hear during the General Government Resolutions (non-consent): Item #15 - Resolution R-23-3-401 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Ardurra for professional engineering consultant services for the design of the Bluegrass Flood Mitigation Project in the estimated amount of $930,000.00. Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023 Motion to amend:
Amend agenda to defer one item to April AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED): 5. Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the April 2023 meeting: Item #54 - Resolution R-23-3-111 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Steve Weiner (District 5 Seat) from the Knox County Library Advisory Board and appointing an individual to complete the unexpired term of Steve Weiner on said board (term expires July 1, 2023). Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023 Motion to amend:
Amend agenda to move 2 items from consent to non-consent AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED): 4. Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to remove the following items from the General Government Consent Calendar and hear during the General Government Resolutions (non-consent): Item #38 – Resolution R-23-3-101 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the members of the Class of 2023 Junior Commission Civics Education Program upon their program completion; and Item #40 – Resolution R-23-3-103 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Halls High School Wrestling Program for winning its first TSSAA Division 1 Class A State Title for both the Dual State Championship and the Traditional Tournament State Championship. Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023 Motion to amend:
Amend agenda to defer 5 items to April and 1 to May AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED): 3. Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the April 2023 meeting: Item #39 – Resolution R-23-3-102 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Joe and Dale Longmire upon their retirement as owners of the IGA grocery store in the Corryton community; Item #55 – Resolution R-23-3-410 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with SH Couch Mill, LLC for road improvements to Couch Mill Road, Sam Lee Road, and Steele Road, including a new roundabout, sidewalks, and road widening; Item #56 – Ordinance O-23-3-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Procurement Code with regard to real property purchased by Knox County at a delinquent tax sale pursuant to the requirements of T.C.A § 67-5-2507 - (First Reading); Item #58 – Ordinance O-23-3-103 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 26, “Environment”, by adding a new Article VII regarding the storage and disposal of tires (Knox County Code, Chapter 26, establishing Article VII) - (First Reading); and Item #59 - Ordinance O-23-3-104 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 54, “Roads and Bridges”, by adding a new Article V to provide for County Enforcement of Planning Commission conditions regarding road improvements imposed on subdivision approvals (Knox County Code, Chapter 54, establishing Article V, previously reserved) - (First Reading). Also included in the motion was to defer the following item to the May 2023 meeting: Item #57 – Ordinance O-23-3-102 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 6, “Animals”, Article II, Division 1, Section 6-31, “Definitions”, and Section 6-44, “Animal Care and Manner of Keeping”, to update the minimum requirements for the care and keeping of animals (amending Ordinance O-96-5-101, adopted June 24, 1996; Ordinance O-07-12-102, adopted January 28, 2008; Ordinance O-15-4-101, adopted May 26, 2015; and Ordinance O-19-3-102, adopted April 22, 2019) - (First Reading). Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023 Motion to amend:
Amend agenda to add 8 items, including resolutions and presentations AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED): 2. Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #22 – Resolution R-23-3-408 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Local Agency Project Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for improvements to Watt Road and Everett Road from I-40 to Hickory Creek Road; Item #23 – Resolution R-23-3-409 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Local Agency Project Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for interchange improvements at Watt Road and I-40 (Exit 369); Item #25 – Resolution R-23-3-502 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Innovative Emergency Management, Inc. (IEM) for the provision of Continuity of Operations Plan Consultant Services at a total project cost of $387,403.80, which project is jointly funded by Knox County and the City of Knoxville, with project costs allocated by department and invoiced on a time and materials basis; Item #37 -Resolution R-23-3-903 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing Knox County to join the State of Tennessee and other local governments as participants in the amended Tennessee State-Subdivision Opioid Abatement Agreement and approving the related Settlement Agreements; Item #40 – Resolution R-23-3-103 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Halls High School Wrestling Program for winning its first TSSAA Division 1 Class A State Title for both the Dual State Championship and the Traditional Tournament State Championship; Item #42 - Presentation to provide a project update by Advance Knox Consultants; Item #43 - Presentation of Rural Metro monthly report by Jeff Bagwell; and Item #55 – Resolution R-23-3-410 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with SH Couch Mill, LLC for road improvements to Couch Mill Road, Sam Lee Road, and Steele Road, including a new roundabout, sidewalks, and road widening. Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
O-23-2-103 Amend zoning ordinance regarding permitted uses and drive-through facilities. 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. (Ord. No. O-90-9-130, adopted 9-10-90, as amended
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
1-X-23-RZ Rezone property from A to CA. Request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CA (General Business) 1-X-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 9505 Heiskell Road / Parcel ID 036 028 (part of) (Commission District 7)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
1-K-23-SP Amend North County Sector Plan from LDR/GC to GC. Request of Taylor D. Forrester for a North County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) and GC (General Commercial) to GC (General Commercial) 1-K-23-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 9505 Heiskell Road / Parcel ID 036 028 (part of) Commission District 7).
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
1-W-23-RZ Rezone property from A to PR up to 2.2 dwelling units per acre. Request of Rebecca Walls for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre 1-W-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 and 9841 West Emory Road / Parcel ID 076 018 and 021. (Commission District 6)
Aye
Feb 21, 2023
1-J-23-SP Amend Northwest County Sector Plan from AG/HP/SP to RR/HP/SP. Request of Rebecca Walls for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural), HP (Hillside Protection), and SP (Stream Protection) to RR (Rural Residential), HP (Hillside Protection), and SP (Stream Protection) 1-J-23-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 and 9841 West Emory Road / Parcel ID 076 018 and 021. (Commission District 6).
Aye
Feb 21, 2023
1-U-23-RZ Rezone property from A to RA. Request of Timothy Zachary for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential 1-U-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 9018 Hillside Avenue / Parcel ID 042 G B 00204. (Commissioner District 8)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
I-T-23-RZ Rezone property from A/F to CA/RB/F. Request of Aziz A. Kherani for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and F (Floodway) to CA (General Business), RB (General Residential), and F (Floodway) I-T-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 5500 Strawberry Plains Pike / Parcel ID 083 082. (Commission District 9)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
1-I-23-SP Amend East County Sector Plan from MDR/LI/LDR/SP to GC/SP. Request of Aziz A. Kherani for an East County Sector Plan Amendment from MDR (Medium Density Residential), LI (Light Industrial), LDR (Low Density Residential), and SP (Stream Protection) to GC (General Commercial) and SP (Stream Protection) 1-I-23-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 5500 Strawberry Plains Pike / Parcel ID 083 082. (Commission District 9).
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
1-S-23-RZ Rezone property from A to RA. Request of Ned Ferguson for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) 1-S-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0, 7428, and 7430 Pelleaux Road / Parcel ID 038 050, 049, and 04901. (Commission District 7)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
1-R-23-RZ Rezone property from A to RA. Request of Ned Ferguson for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) 1-R-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7509 West Emory Road / Parcel ID 077 142. (Commission District 6.
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
1-P-23-RZ Rezone property from CA/A to PR up to 8 dwelling units per acre with conditions. Request of Kishor Tailor for rezoning from CA (General Business) and A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 12 dwelling units per acre 1-P-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Planning Commission Recommendation: APPROVE the PR (Planned Residential) zone up to 12 dwelling units per acre, subject to the 2 conditions. (Commission District 9).
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
1-G-23-SP Amend South County Sector Plan from NC to MDR. Request of Kishor Tailor for a South County Sector Plan Amendment from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) to MDR (Medium Density Residential) 1-G-23-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Crenshaw Road / Parcel ID 147 109. (Commission District 9)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
1-M-23-RZ Rezone property from A to PR up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Request of Adam Wilson for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre 1-M-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 9817 Dutchtown Road / Parcel ID 118 156. (District 3)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
1-L-23-RZ Rezone property from A to RA. Request of Aleksandr Chekhovskyy for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) 1-L-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Cavalier Drive / Parcel ID 092 091. (Commission District 3).
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
1-K-23-RZ Rezone property from A to PR up to 1.2 dwelling units per acre. Request of Aleksandr Chekhovskyy for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre 1-K-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7614 Washington Pike / Parcel ID 031 04502. (Commission District 8)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
1-D-23-SP Amend Northeast County Sector Plan from AG to RR. Request of Aleksandr Chekhovskyy for a Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural) to RR (Rural Residential) 1-D-23-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7614 Washington Pike / Parcel ID 031 04502. (Commission District 8)
Aye
Split
Feb 21, 2023
1-H-23-RZ Rezone property from A to PR up to 12 dwelling units per acre. Request of Bronzie Harris for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 12 dwelling units per acre 1-H-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6010 and 6011 Clayberry Drive / Parcel ID 078 07201 and 072. (Commission District 6).
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023 Substitute motion:
1-G-23-RZ Rezone property from CA to CB with conditions. Request of Keith Stewart for rezoning from CA (General Business) to CB (Business and Manufacturing) 1-G-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1633 Dry Gap Pike / Parcel ID 047 236. (Commission District 7) was before the Board of Commissioners.
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023 Substitute motion:
1-F-23-RZ Rezone property from A to PR up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Request of Igor Cheban for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre 1-F-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Ball Road / Parcel ID 091 16101. (Commission District 6)
Aye
Split
Feb 21, 2023
1-C-23-RZ Rezone property from PR/RA to PR up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Request of William Sawalhah for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) at 1 to 3 dwelling units per acre and RA (Low Density Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre 1-C-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 442 Fox Road / Parcel ID 143 111.
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
12-O-22-RZ Rezone property from A to RA. Request of Joel A. Cannon III for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) 12-O-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8308 Pedigo Road / Parcel ID 037 10202 (part of). (Commission District 7).
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve civil design contract for left turn lane at Campbell Station/Fretz Rd. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a civil design contract with Robert G. Campbell & Associates, L. P. in the amount of $37,300.00 for the installation of a left turn lane on Campbell Station Road and Fretz Road:
No
Split
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-906 Approve Industrial Dev. Board PILOT transaction for Dominion Riverside LLC. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to enter into a payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT) transaction with Dominion Riverside, LLC, or an affiliate thereof, with respect to certain property located at 1624 Riverside Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee, to be developed into a mixed-use Complex (Parcel #095JB002):
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-905 Amend Sheriff's Office rules: change minimum age for Corrections Officers. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving an amendment to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Employees’ Merit System Rules and Regulations to provide for a change to the minimum age requirement for Corrections Officers from 19 to 18 years of age:
Aye
Split
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-802 Request Industrial Dev. Board to waive TIF provisions for Prosperity Crossing. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox to waive certain provisions of the Board's Tax Increment Financing Policies and Procedures, to obtain a third party report to determine that Tax Increment Financing is necessary and to prepare an Economic Impact Plan for a project to be known as Prosperity Crossing to be located at 13115 El Camino Lane, 0 El Camino Lane, 0 Everett Road, and 0 Buttermilk Road, Knoxville, Tennessee 37932:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Notary Applications. Consideration of Notary Applications
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Budget Amendments totaling $431,664.35. Budget Amendments - Total amount of $431,664.35
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Line-Item Transfers totaling $950,687.52. Line-Item Transfers - Total amount of $950,687.52
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Acceptance of New County Roads. Consideration of the Acceptance of New County Roads
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve minutes of the previous meeting. Consideration of approval of minutes of the previous meeting
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-102 Honor Samantha Monday for drug treatment and mental health work. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Samantha Monday for the outstanding work she does for drug treatment and mental health in Knox County:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-101 Recognize and honor Black History Month. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing and honoring Black History Month:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-910 Amend Commission Rules to clarify zoning deferral request deadline. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule I, Section N, Number 10, to clarify the deadline for a zoning deferral request to be consistent with Rule VII, Section G:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-909 Amend Commission Rules on Public Forum speaker options. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule I, Section O, Public Forum, to clarify that a person who is signed up to speak on an agenda item shall be given the option by the Chair to speak either at public forum or during the Commission’s discussion of the agenda item:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-908 Amend Commission Rules to define honorary resolutions, proclamations, discussion items. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule VI, Section E, Honorary Resolutions, to define honorary resolutions, proclamations, and discussion items:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-907 Amend Commission Rules to rename Cable TV Committee to Telecom Committee. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule V, Section J, to change the name of the Cable TV Committee to Telecom Committee:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-904 Approve Amendment One to Grant Contract for Knox Recovery and Veterans Court. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the operation of the Knox Recovery Court and Knox County Veterans Treatment Court, which amendment provides for an increase to the maximum liability of the State in the amount of $27,500.00 to offset the increased costs associated with inflation:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-901 Approve Grant Contract for Knox County Mental Health Court. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in the amount of $52,495.00 for the provision of initial funding for a Knox County Mental Health Court. (No local match required):
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-801 Approve Travel Policy for Knox County General Government and Schools. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Travel Policy for Knox County General Government and Knox County Schools:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-701 Authorize acceptance of donation for Memorial Bench at Concord Park. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a Memorial Bench at the Point at Concord Park from Larry Mohler in the amount of $1,900.00:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-601 Approve Amendment Two to Grant Contract for Prenatal Presumptive Eligibility. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Two to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Prenatal Presumptive Eligibility Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $126,400.00 and extends the term by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2024. (No local Match Required):
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-501 Approve CDBG grant contract and agreement for daycare acquisition. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) approving a grant contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Economic and Community Development in the amount of $400,000.00 for the provision of improvements under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – Child Care Creation Program and 2) approving an agreement with Little Vols Learning Center, LLC in the amount of $400,000.00 using the State of Tennessee CDBG Award for acquisition of an existing daycare that will serve children from low- to moderate-income households. (Grant contract requires a match to be paid by Little Vols Learning Center, LLC):
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-407 Approve local agency project agreement with TDOT for intersection improvements. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a local agency project agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the design and construction of intersection improvements at Emory Road and Beaver Ridge Road:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-406 Approve easement acquisitions for Russell Road Bridge Replacement. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary slope and construction easement acquisitions on ONE (1) tract for the Russell Road Bridge Replacement Project:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-405 Approve easement acquisitions for Tipton Station Pedestrian Improvements. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way, slope, and construction easement acquisitions on ONE (1) tract for the Tipton Station Pedestrian Improvements Project:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-403 Approve contract with Gresham Smith for Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge design. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Gresham Smith for Professional Engineering Consultant Services for the design of the Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-402 Approve construction contract for Solway Road improvements. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract in the amount of $363,377.50 with APAC Atlantic, Inc. for roadway improvements to Solway Road:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-303 Approve Letter of Agreement for mental health transportation. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Agreement – Direct Appropriation Grant in the amount of $455,839.00 with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs for the provision of mental health transportation. (No local match required):
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-302 Approve revised Grant Contract for training equipment. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a revised Grant Contract in the amount of $9,959.00 with the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Corrections Institute for the provision of training equipment. (No local match required) (Grant was approved in October 2022 R-22-10-302, however, the State changed the dates of the contract):
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-301 Approve HIDTA overtime reimbursement agreement for Sheriff's Office. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the CY 2023 Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) overtime reimbursement agreement for the reimbursement of up to $95,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-111 Confirm appointment to Knox County Historic Zoning Commission. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s appointment of Anne Brooks Haston to the Knox County Historic Zoning Commission. (Term expires March 1, 2028):
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-110 Confirm reappointments and appoint members to Disability Advisory Group. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s reappointments of Conya Mull and Shazi Ahmad and appointments of Joel Simmons and Ciarra Teasley to the Knox County Disability Advisory Group known as Dagwould? (Terms expire February 28, 2027):
Aye
Unanimous
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