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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
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-213 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 $152,725.74:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-212 Approve Product/Services Agreement with AVID for college/career readiness. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Product and Services Agreement with AVID for programming to support students with college and career readiness skill development and opportunities at a cost of $33,663.00:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-211 Approve Fund Balance Designation for Lonsdale Elementary playground. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $209,985.33 for installation of preschool and primary grades playground at Lonsdale Elementary School:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-210 Approve Fund Balance Designation for Adrian Burnett Elementary playground. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $217,532.36 for replacement of the playground at Adrian Burnett Elementary School:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-209 Approve Fund Balance Designation for textbooks and materials. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $7,500,000.00 for math textbooks and science and ELA materials:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-208 Approve Grant Agreement with Project Lead the Way, Inc. for Farragut High School. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Agreement with Project Lead the Way, Inc. for grant funding in the amount of $10,000.00 for Farragut High School:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-207 Authorize acceptance of TN Dept. of Education Innovate School Models Grant. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education Innovate School Models Grant in the amount of $23,500,000.00:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-206 Approve agreement with Asset Panda, LLC for Asset Management Software. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Asset Panda, LLC for the provision of Asset Management Software for a one-year period at a cost of $23,985.00:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-204 Approve contracts for miscellaneous construction and renovation services. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Apex Construction Group, LLC, Holston Construction Services, LLC, Shelton General Contractors, Skilled Services, LLC, and Stooksbury Construction, Inc. for the provision of miscellaneous construction and renovation services for the term of February 1, 2023 to January 31, 2024, which may be extended for four (4) additional years:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-203 Approve Design Contract with Design Innovation Architects, Inc. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Design Contract with Design Innovation Architects, Inc. for Innovative School Model projects in the amount of $1,522,200.00:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-202 Approve Production Contract for L&N STEM Academy's "Lucky Stiff". Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Production Contract with Music Theatre International for a dramatic performing rights license and materials for L&N STEM Academy’s production of “Lucky Stiff” at a cost of $1,630.00:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
R-23-2-201 Approve Sales Agreement for Gibbs High School band music. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Sales Agreement with Jeff Chambers Music for Gibbs High School’s purchase of band music and materials at a cost of $1,700.00:
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Landlord Consent to TRS Lease Agreement for Concord Marina operations. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Landlord Consent to TRS Lease Agreement for Go Outdoors Concord, LLC to enter into a Lease Agreement with Go Outdoors Concord TRS, LLC to conduct certain activities necessary for the operation of Concord Marina under the Lease Agreement between Knox County and Go Outdoors Concord, LLC for the professional management and operation of Concord Marina.
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Subgrant Award Agreement with NAVAA for Crime Victims' Rights Week awareness. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Subgrant Award Agreement with the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA) for funding in the amount of $4,692.00 to promote community awareness of crime victims’ rights and services during the 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 23-29, 2023.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Aye
Split
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023 Substitute motion:
Zoning Requests
No
Split
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Aye
Split
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023 Motion to defer:
Zoning Requests
Aye
Deferred
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Aye
Jan 23, 2023
O-22-12-101 Second Reading: Ordinance amending Zoning Code - Temporary Uses Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 3, by adding Section 3.100, Temporary Uses, which includes use standards for Temporary Occupations of a recreational vehicle, camper or other non-permanent habitation, and Article 6, by adding Section 6.12, pertaining to Temporary Use Permit (amends Ordinance O-90-9-130, adopted September 10, 1990, as amended) - (Second Reading)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-903 Approve amended ground lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Ground Lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. for recreational activities for a term of ten (10) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2033 with the option to renew the lease for an additional period of ten (10) years with annual rent in the amount of $1,000.00 over the initial term of the lease with the following amendment: the term should be five (5) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2028 with $5,000.00 per year; there should be no default or automatic renewal; quarterly reports are to be provided to the Knox County Parks and Recreation Department; consider establishing a higher rental rate for non-county residents; and have open discussions with Risk Management and their insurer about the possibility of opening the space to public access
No
Split
Jan 23, 2023 Substitute motion:
R-23-1-903 Approve amended ground lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Ground Lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. for recreational activities for a term of ten (10) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2033 with the option to renew the lease for an additional period of ten (10) years with annual rent in the amount of $1,000.00 over the initial term of the lease with the following amendment: the term should be five (5) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2028 with $5,000.00 per year; there should be no default or automatic renewal; quarterly reports are to be provided to the Knox County Parks and Recreation Department; consider establishing a higher rental rate for non-county residents; and have open discussions with Risk Management and their insurer about the possibility of opening the space to public access
Aye
Split Failed
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-701 Approve Estoppel Certificate and Lease Amendment for Concord Marina Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, consenting to and approving an Estoppel Certificate and Consent regarding Concord Marina of Knoxville LLC’s Assignment of the Lease Agreement for the Professional Management and Operation of Concord Marina to go Outdoors Concord, LLC and consenting to and approving an Amendment to Lease with Go Outdoors Concord, LLC to amend the legal description of Concord Marina
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-301 Approve vehicle trade between Sheriff's Office and Rescue Agency Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a vehicle trade between the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the Knox County Rescue Agency
Aye
Jan 23, 2023
Notary Applications
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Budget Amendments
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Line Item Transfers
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Acceptance of new county road: Denver Lane Drives and Road: Acceptance of a new county road
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approval of minutes of previous meeting
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-103 Recognize January as Right to Life Month in Knox County Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing January as Right to Life Month in Knox County
Aye
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-102 Honor Knox County 4-H Seniors Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Knox County 4-H Seniors
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-101 Honor Benny Smith and WUTK 90.3 FM for 40 years broadcasting Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Benny Smith and the WUTK 90.3 FM team for 40 years of on-air broadcasting
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-904 Amend Beer Board meeting time to 4:00 PM starting March 2023 Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Rules, Rule V, Section K, Beer Board, to provide for the Beer Board to meet at 4:00 p.m. on the day of the Agenda Work Session beginning in March 2023
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-902 Encourage TDOT and Legislators to examine new highway bypass potential Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, encouraging the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and State Legislators to examine the potential for a new highway bypass around Knoxville
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-803 Approve termination of interest rate swap agreements Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the termination of certain interest rate swap agreements of the Public Building Authority of Sevier County, Tennessee and the Public Building Authority of Blount County, Tennessee, relating to loan agreements between such boards and the County pursuant to which loans were made to the County
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-802 Approve utility easement for KUB at 5001 Maloneyville Road Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement for the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) at 5001 Maloneyville Road (Parcel 040 128) in the amount of $3,400.00
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-801 Approve demolition contract for old Rule High School Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Modern Day Wrecking in the amount of $786,200.00 for the abatement and demolition of old Rule High School
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-604 Approve contract with Fitch & Associates for EMS RFP consulting Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Fitch & Associates to provide consulting services for the Knox County EMS Request for Proposal (RFP)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-603 Approve TN Dept of Health grant for Breast and Cervical Screening Program Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in an amount not to exceed $215,600.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program services for the period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 (no local match required)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-602 Accept EPA grant for Knox County Air Quality Management program Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of additional grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $100,000.00 for Knox County Air Quality Management’s ongoing Air Pollution Control Program
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-601 Approve grant contract with Alzheimer's Association for Healthy Brain Initiative Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contractual Agreement with the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc. d/b/a Alzheimer’s Association for a grant in the amount of $48,000.00 to provide contractual and strategic services related to the Healthy Brain Initiative for the period beginning November 30, 2022 and ending September 29, 2023 (no local match required)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-404 Approve agreement of sale for Cedar Bluff Flood Mitigation Project Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement of Sale for the purpose of Parcels 119 005 and 119 017 for the Cedar Bluff Flood Mitigation Project for a total of $1,300,000.00
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-403 Approve agreement of sale for Dutchtown Road property for flood mitigation Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement of Sale in the amount of $317,500.00 for the purchase of property located at 9704 Dutchtown Road for flood mitigation purposes
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-402 Approve contract with Volunteer Highway Supply for road striping Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Volunteer Highway Supply Company, Inc. for the provision of pavement marking materials and road striping services
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-401 Approve contract with Volunteer Highway Supply for road striping Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Volunteer Highway Supply Company, Inc. for the provision of pavement marking materials and road striping services
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-112 Accept resignation and appoint Commissioner Oster to Three Ridges Golf Board Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Commissioner Kyle Ward on the Three Ridges Golf Board and approving the Knox County Mayor’s recommendation of Commissioner Gina Oster for appointment to succeed Commissioner Ward on the Three Ridges Golf Board (term expires August 31, 2026)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-111 Appoint to Knox County Board of Construction Appeals Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Bobby Haines, P.E., S.E. to the Knox County Board of Construction Appeals (term expires December 31, 2019)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-110 Appoint to Agricultural Extension Committee Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Darlene Moyers, Chris Battle, and Commissioner Kim Frazier to the Agricultural Extension Committee (terms expire December 31, 2024)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-220 Authorize acceptance of grant funds/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 $12,878.09
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-219 Approve grant and contract for Gibbs High School softball field fencing Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving receipt of a Knox County Government Grant in the amount of $10,000.00, with required matching funds in the amount of $10,000.00, and contract with Tim’s Fencing for upgrade of Gibbs High School softball field fencing
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-218 Approve receipt of Section 179D tax rebate from Trane Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving receipt of Section 179D tax rebate in the amount of $138,118.80 from Trane U.S. Inc./Trane Technologies PLC
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-217 Approve NEA Foundation grant for Hardin Valley Academy Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant agreement with the National Education Association (NEA) Foundation for grant funding in the amount of $4,412.00 for Hardin Valley Academy
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-216 Approve NEA Foundation grant for Knox County Schools Social Studies Dept Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant agreement with the National Education Association (NEA) Foundation for the term of November 15, 2022 through November 15, 2023 for grant funding in the amount of $1,941.00 for the Knox County Schools Social Studies Department
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-215 Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the amount of $2,500.00 for West Hills Elementary School for the term of January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-214 Approve SPARC Grant contract with TN Higher Education Commission Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the Tennessee Higher Education Commission for a Supporting Postsecondary Access in Rural Communities (SPARC) Grant in the amount of $95,158.00 for the term of January 15, 2023 through December 31, 2024
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-213 Accept TN ALL Corps Grant from TN Dept of Education Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education Tennessee Accelerating Literacy & Learning Corps (TN ALL Corps) Grant in the amount of $2,757,300.00
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-212 Approve fund balance designation for new northwest elementary school supplies Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $414,740.00 for educational, instructional, and other supplies and materials for the new northwest sector elementary school
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-211 Accept surplus property: Sam E. Hill Primary School Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting surplus property issued by Resolution of the Knox County Board of Education known as Sam E. Hill Primary School, Parcel ID 081PN03401
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-210 Approve schematic design for Sterchi Elementary addition/renovations Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the schematic design of addition and renovations to Sterchi Elementary School by Lewis Group Architects
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-209 Approve schematic design for Hardin Valley Academy addition Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the schematic design of addition to Hardin Valley Academy by Cope Architecture
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-207 Approve contract for restorative practices development with IIRP Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the International Institute for Restorative Practices for Restorative Practices professional development, materials, and support up to $403,000.00 for a two (2) year term
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-206 Approve contracts for student telehealth services with Harmony and McNabb Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Harmony Family Center and McNabb Center for Student Telehealth Services up to $150,000.00 per year for the term of February 1, 2023 through January 31, 2024, which may be renewed for one (1) additional year
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-205 Approve janitorial services contract for 17 Knox County Schools Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Duncan & Sons Building Maintenance, LLC for janitorial services at 17 Knox County Schools for the term of February 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 at a cost of $1,040,000.00
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-203 Approve agreement with New Leaf Speaker Management for Hamish Brewer Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with New Leaf Speaker Management LLC for speaker Hamish Brewer to address KCS Region 1 faculty and administration on February 20, 2023 at a cost of $10,000.00
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-202 Approve ACT testing terms and conditions for Spring 2023 Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving ACT Tennessee Department of Education District-Funded Testing Terms & Conditions for Spring 2023 administration of the ACT at a cost of $37.00 per student
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
R-23-1-201 Approve utility easement with KUB at West High School softball field Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) at West High School’s softball field
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023 Motion to amend:
Amendments to the Agenda
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023 Motion to amend:
Amendments to the Agenda
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023 Motion to amend:
Amendments to the Agenda
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
O-22-12-101 Approve first reading of amendments to Zoning Ordinance on Temporary Uses Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 3, by adding Section 3.100, Temporary Uses, which includes use standards for Temporary Occupations of a recreational vehicle, camper or other non-permanent habitation, and Article 6, by adding Section 6.12, pertaining to Temporary Use Permit. (Ord. No. O-90-9-130, adopted 9-10-90, as amended)
Aye
Dec 19, 2022
11-C-22-SP Approve South County Sector Plan text and map amendments Request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for a text amendment and a map amendment to the South County Sector Plan from O (Office) to MU-SD, SCO-3 (Mixed Use-Special District, Alcoa Highway Small Area Plan) for properties as listed on Exhibit A, pursuant to the adoption of the Alcoa Highway Corridor Study by the Knox County Commission on July 25, 2022
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
11-D-22-RZ Approve rezoning from A to PR for David Hutchins at 1 dwelling/acre Request of David Hutchins for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 3029 Legg Lane / Parcel ID 041 174. (Commission District 8).
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022 Motion to deny:
11-A-22-SP Deny Northeast County Sector Plan amendment for David Hutchins Request of David Hutchins for Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural) and HP (Hillside Protection) to RR (Rural Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection). Property located at 3029 Legg Lane / Parcel ID 041 174. Commissioner District 8)
Aye
Failed
Dec 19, 2022
11-B-22-RZ Approve rezoning from A to RA for Ned Ferguson Request of Ned Ferguson for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) per Planning Commission Recommendation: APPROVE the RA (Low Density Residential) zone because it is consistent with surrounding development and the sector plan. Property located at 1229 Mourfield Road / Parcel ID 144 03703. (Commission District 5).
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
10-B-22-RZ Approve rezoning from A to PR for Charles Pruitt Request of Charles Pruitt for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre per Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve PR (Planned Residential) zone with a maximum density up to 2 dwelling units per acre because it is consistent with surrounding development and the Growth Policy Plan, Property located at 326 West Ford Valley Road / Parcel ID 123 ME 008. Commission District 9.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
10-B-22-SP Approve South County Sector Plan amendment for Charles Pruitt Request of Charles Pruitt for South County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural) and HP (Hillside Protection) to LDR (Low Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) per Planning Commission Recommendation Approve the Sector Plan amendment to RR (Rural Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) because the property meets the location criteria for RR and it is consistent with the Growth Policy Plan. Property located at 326 West Ford Valley Road / Parcel ID 123 ME 008. Commission District 9.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
R-22-12-904 Support Governor's position on medical freedom, urge action on vaccine mandate Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, supporting the position of the Governor of Tennessee to protect the medical freedom of those serving in the Tennessee Army and Air National Guard and Tennessee State Guard and urging the U.S. Congress to take appropriate action to remove and prohibit the Biden Administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate on members of the U.S. Armed Forces
Aye
Dec 19, 2022
R-22-12-901 Appropriate $39,500 from General Fund for workforce training Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an appropriation in the amount of $39,500.00 from the General Fund to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox in support of workforce training efforts in Knox County
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022 Motion to withdraw:
R-22-12-606 Withdraw R-22-12-606: Discontinue Rural Metro Ambulance Agreement Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the recommendation of the Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee that Knox County’s Ambulance Service Agreement with Rural Metro of Tennessee, L.P. (AMR) be discontinued effective June 30, 2023 pursuant to the provisions of Section 803 of the Agreement
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022 Substitute motion:
R-22-12-607 Approve Eleventh Amendment to Rural Metro Ambulance Services Contract Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Eleventh Amendment to Contract No. 12-500 with Rural Metro of Tennessee, L.P. to provide medical ambulance services in Knox County, which amendment revises several sections of the Agreement to begin on January 1, 2023 and extends the term of the Agreement to end on January 31, 2024
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
R-22-12-605 Approve Tenth Amendment to Rural Metro Ambulance Services Contract Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Tenth Amendment to Contract No. 12-500 with Rural Metro of Tennessee, L.P. to provide medical ambulance services in Knox County, which amendment adds a response time exemption and a waiver of certain specific performance damages to begin on June 1, 2022 and end on December 31, 2022
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve Notary Public Applications Consideration of Notary Applications
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve Line-Item Transfers totaling $204,736.12 Line-Item Transfers – Total amount of $204,736.12
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Acceptance of new county roads Consideration of the acceptance of new county roads
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve minutes of previous meeting Consideration of approval of minutes of the previous meeting
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
R-22-12-103 Honor Randy Smith for TN PRIMA Risk Manager of the Year award Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Randy Smith for being named the Tennessee PRIMA Risk Manager of the Year
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
R-22-12-102 Honor Bishop Billy McCool for 65 years of pastoring Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Bishop Billy McCool for 65 years of pastoring the First Apostolic Church of Knoxville
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
R-22-12-101 Honor Knox County Finance Dept for GFOA "Triple Crown" Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Knox County Finance Department for earning the "Triple Crown" of finance reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
R-22-12-905 Approve Knox County Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Rules Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Knox County Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Rules and Regulations
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
R-22-12-903 Establish Occupational Safety and Health Program Plan Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to establish an updated Occupational Safety and Health Program Plan, devise rules and regulations, and to provide for a Safety Director and the implementation of such Program Plan
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
R-22-12-902 Approve Stop Loss Insurance agreement with HCC Life Insurance Company Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement in the estimated amount of $416,440.00 with HCC Life Insurance Company for Stop Loss Insurance for the period beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
R-22-12-701 Consent to Assignment and Assumption of Lease for Concord Marina Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, consenting to an Assignment and Assumption of Lease for Concord Marina from Concord Marina of Knoxville, LLC to Go Outdoors Concord, LLC.
Aye
Unanimous
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