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Rhonda Lee

Republican · District 7 · Sep 1, 2022 – present

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Rhonda Lee has cast 2,942 published votes on the Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners, attending 98.1% of recorded roll calls, with 121 motions made and 87 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).

Elected Aug 4, 2022, unopposed. Official results (PDF)

On the issues

Attendance

2885 of 2942

recorded votes he or she was present for

present means neither absent nor recused

57

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

236 contested decisions · how these are counted

236

contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on

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

87

of those, voted no on something adopted anyway

121 / 194

motions moved / seconded

Recaps: First 100 days · 2026 in review · 2025 in review · 2024 in review · 2023 in review · 2022 in review

Patterns

How these are computed ↓

Deterministic breakdowns of Rhonda Lee’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 492 440 (89%) 38 (8%) 1 10–0 See votes →
Budget & taxes 118 109 (92%) 5 (4%) 3 10–0 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 416 393 (94%) 7 (2%) 2 11–0 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 215 198 (92%) 8 (4%) 1 11–0 See votes →
Schools 410 399 (97%) 1 (0%) 0 11–0 See votes →
Public safety 161 149 (93%) 5 (3%) 0 11–0 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 299 291 (97%) 4 (1%) 0 11–0 See votes →
Parks & community 116 115 (99%) 1 (1%) 0 11–0 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 244 220 (90%) 7 (3%) 2 11–0 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 8 8 0 0 11–0 See votes →

Attendance & dissent over time

Attendance rate

Dissents (no on adopted)

Sep 2022 present
Full term · Sep 2022–present. Vertical lines mark election dates.
  • Mar 5, 2024 · County primary
  • Aug 1, 2024 · County general

Source: Knox County Election Commission.

Year Votes Present Attendance Dissents
2022 231 183 79% 3 See votes →
2023 745 737 99% 3 See votes →
2024 811 810 100% 25 See votes →
2025 698 698 100% 18 See votes →
2026 448 448 100% 38 See votes →

Agreement with other members

Computed over contested votes only — the 236 non-unanimous (split) votes Rhonda Lee 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
Angela Russell 126 of 156 (81%) 156
Andy Fox 117 of 163 (72%) 163
Adam Thompson 105 of 168 (63%) 168
John Schoonmaker 38 of 61 (62%) 61
Kim Frazier 111 of 197 (56%) 197
Carson Dailey 36 of 65 (55%) 65
Dasha Lundy 28 of 55 (51%) 55
Richie Beeler 30 of 61 (49%) 61
Shane Jackson 64 of 148 (43%) 148
Terry Hill 100 of 232 (43%) 232
Gina Oster 98 of 231 (42%) 231
Courtney Durrett 90 of 223 (40%) 223
Larsen Jay 94 of 234 (40%) 234
Kyle Ward 22 of 61 (36%) 61
Damon Rawls 60 of 169 (36%) 169

See Rhonda Lee’s split votes →

Motions made & seconded, by topic

Topic Made Seconded
Zoning & land use 78 51 See votes →
Budget & taxes 1 11 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 1 20 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 5 14 See votes →
Schools 2 30 See votes →
Public safety 2 14 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 1 12 See votes →
Parks & community 1 2 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 14 9 See votes →

How these breakdowns are computed

Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Rhonda Lee’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 Rhonda Lee’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 Rhonda Lee 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 Rhonda Lee’s full term (Sep 1, 2022–present). 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 Rhonda Lee is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).

Campaign finance

Reproduced from Rhonda Lee’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
Disclosure General Sessions Judge, Division IV as of May 22, 2026 $1,2763 itemized $3,60921 itemized easyvote — →
Disclosure General Sessions Judge, Division IV as of Apr 19, 2026 $4,6928 itemized $16,23919 itemized easyvote — →
Disclosure General Sessions Judge, Division IV as of Mar 31, 2026 $16,63343 itemized $22,35665 itemized easyvote — →
Lee - Yr. End Suppl. General Sessions Judge, Division IV as of Feb 2, 2026 $20,808total as filed $1,206total as filed easyvote — Lee - Yr. End Suppl. →
Disclosure General Sessions Judge, Division IV as of Jan 15, 2026 $20,80823 itemized $1,2063 itemized easyvote — →
Disclosure County Commission, District 7 as of Nov 24, 2025 $2,4034 itemized $10,0116 itemized easyvote — →

Top contributors

Largest itemized contributions on the latest report.

  • Jordan Mollenhour $729
  • Michael Mollenhour $500
  • Rhonda Lee $47

Top expenditures

Largest itemized expenditures on the latest report.

  • Victory Text LLC $1,808
  • Wind Consulting $713
  • Chrissey Stephens $209
  • Michael Sweeney Jr $182
  • Michael Sweeney Jr $139
  • Dominos Pizza $59
  • Chrissey Stephens $54
  • Andedot/Fundraising Site $50
  • IRS $47
  • Josiah Major $40

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 Rhonda Lee’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.

2026

Category Entity Held by
Income source / employer LEGAL FEES Official

Source filing →

2025

Category Entity Held by
Income source / employer LEGAL FEES Official
Professional services Law, ATTORNEY: Furnished by Filer Official

Source filing →

2024

Category Entity Held by
Income source / employer LEGAL FEES Official
Professional services Law, ATTORNEY: Furnished by Filer Official

Source filing →

Appointments moved

Board and committee appointments Rhonda Lee 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
Commissioner Terry Hill Knox County Investment Committee not stated Sep 3, 2024 →

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
Dec 18, 2023
R-23-12-401 Approve construction contract with APAC-Atlantic for Carter Schools Sidewalk Improvements CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,560,718.50 WITH APAC-ATLANTIC, INC. FOR THE CARTER SCHOOLS SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
R-23-12-301 Approve amendment to contract with Helen Ross McNabb Center CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 23-751 WITH HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER FOR EMPLOYEE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO INCORPORATE A PRICING SCHEDULE.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
R-23-12-112 Appoint Commissioners Lee and Jay to Arena Use Committee CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING COMMISSIONERS RHONDA LEE AND LARSEN JAY TO THE ARENA USE COMMITTEE. (TERMS EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
R-23-12-111 Appoint Logan Higgins, AIA to Knox County Board of Construction Appeals CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING LOGAN HIGGINS, AIA TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF CONSTRUCTION APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2030)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
R-23-12-209 Approve 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 $121,751.42
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
R-23-12-208 Approve acceptance of TN Dept. of Education 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 AMOUNT OF $46,348.80
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
R-23-12-207 Approve acceptance of TN Dept. of Education Summer Literacy Training Stipend Grant CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SUMMER LITERACY TRAINING STIPEND GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $171,000.00
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
R-23-12-206 Approve acceptance of TN Dept. of Education Special Education Preschool Grant CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESCHOOL GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,256,814.96
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
R-23-12-205 Approve increased construction contract for Adrian Burnett Elementary School CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MERIT CONSTRUCTION, INC. UP TO $40,000.00 FOR WORK IN EXCESS OF ORIGINAL PROJECT AT ADRIAN BURNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
R-23-12-204 Approve increased construction contract for Lincoln Park Center Newcomer Center CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH KING CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. UP TO $350,000.00 FOR CONSTRUCTION AT LINCOLN PARK CENTER FOR THE NEWCOMER CENTER.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
R-23-12-203 Approve contract with Stooksbury Construction for excavation services CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH STOOKSBURY CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF EXCAVATION SERVICES FOR UP TO $100,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF DECEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
R-23-12-202 Approve contract with Gallaher and Associates for wireless clock systems CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GALLAHER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF WIRELESS CLOCK SYSTEMS FOR UP TO $100,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF DECEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS.
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
R-23-12-201 Approve license agreement for 2024 Knox County Schools Nutrition Food Show CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE EXPO CENTER, LLC FOR USE OF EXHIBIT HALL SPACE FOR THE 2024 KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS NUTRITION FOOD SHOW AT A COST OF $8,112.00.00
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023 Motion to amend:
Amend agenda to defer item R-23-12-804 to March 2024 AMEND THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the March 2024 meeting: Item #47 – Resolution R-23-12-804 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Bylaws of the Knox County Disability Advisory Council. Commissioner Durrett 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
Dec 18, 2023 Motion to amend:
Amend agenda to defer item O-23-12-104 to February 2024 AMEND THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the February 2024 meeting: Item #53 – Ordinance O-23-12-104 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 66, "Utilities", by adding a new Section 66-2 to provide for the Removal of Inactive, Broken, or Replaced Utility Poles. (Knox County Code, Chapter 66, Article I, establishing Sec. 66-2, previously reserved)(First Reading). Commissioner Durrett 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
Dec 18, 2023 Motion to amend:
Amend agenda to defer items R-23-12-805 and R-23-12-904 to January 2024 AMEND THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the January 2024 meeting: Item #48 – Resolution R-23-12-805 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an interlocal agreement between Knox County and the Industrial Development Board related to the Axle Logistics property swap for $1.4 million. The amount in question will be paid through designations and included in the FY'25 Capital Improvement Plan; and Item #50 – Resolution R-23-12-904 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant in the amount of $357,000.00 for the purchase of additional voting machines. Commissioner Durrett 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
Dec 18, 2023 Motion to amend:
Amend agenda to add items R-23-12-301, R-23-12-806, R-23-12-910, and May 2024 meeting dates AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #12 – Resolution R-23-12-301 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract No. 23-751 with Helen Ross McNabb Center for Employee Psychological Services for the Knox County Sheriff's Office to incorporate a pricing schedule; Item #26 – Resolution R-23-12-806 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of funding from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for the provision of public assistance pursuant to Presidential Disaster Declaration Number FEMA 4742-DR-TN not to exceed an amount of $1,000,000.00 for the August 7, 2023 storm disaster that resulted in damages from high winds and tornadic activity. (A matching requirement of 12.5 percent will apply to all eligible costs approved by TEMA for the provision of public assistance for this storm); Item #33 – Resolution R-23-12-910 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, supporting legislation regarding the practices of ratings agencies operating in Tennessee; and Item #55 – Discussion and approval of the May 2024 dates for Commission Work Session and Regular Session meetings. Commissioner Durrett 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
Nov 20, 2023
Approve Edelmary Martinez appeal 9-L-23-RZ (Rezoning). 2. Consideration of an Appeal by Edelmary Martinez of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 507 Brown Mountain Loop Road / Parcel ID 124 P A 005. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-L-23-RZ) (Commission District 9)
Aye
Split
Nov 20, 2023
Approve Edelmary Martinez appeal 9-B-23-SP (Sector Plan Amendment). ZONING APPEALS: 1. Consideration of an Appeal by Edelmary Martinez of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request for a South County Sector Plan amendment from AG (Agricultural) to RR (Rural Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 507 Brown Mountain Loop Road / Parcel ID 124 P A 005. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-B-23-SP) (Commission District 9)
Aye
Split
Nov 20, 2023
Approve Randall J. Sparks rezoning request 9-F-23-RZ. 10. Consideration of the request of Randall J. Sparks for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and TO (Technology Overlay) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3.5 dwelling units per acre and TO (Technology Overlay) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 3303 George Light Road / Parcel ID 089 16501. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-F-23-RZ) (Commission District 6)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve Holston Springs, LLC rezoning request 10-L-23-RZ. 9. Consideration of the request of Holston Springs, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to OS (Open Space) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 733 McCubbins Road and 1144 Wooddale Church Road / Parcel ID 073 203 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-L-23-RZ) (Commission District 8)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve Holston Springs, LLC Sector Plan Amendment 10-G-23-SP. 8. Consideration of the request of Holston Springs, LLC for an East County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) to RR (Rural Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 733 McCubbins Road and 1144 Wooddale Church Road / Parcel ID 073 203 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-G-23-SP) (Commission District 8)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve Corryton A Series LLC rezoning request 10-I-23-RZ. 6. Consideration of the request of Corryton A Series LLC of Delta Properties LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CA (General Business) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 7509 E Emory Road / Parcel ID 021 104 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-I-23-RZ) (Commission District 8):
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve Brian F. Frederick rezoning request 10-G-23-RZ. 5. Consideration of the request of Brian F. Frederick for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8500 Westland Drive / Parcel ID 133 038. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-G-23-RZ) (Commission District 4):
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve Miles Morrison rezoning request 10-C-23-RZ. 2. Consideration of the request of Miles Morrison for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) from 1-3 dwelling units per acre to A (Agricultural) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8255 and 8263 Dove Wing Lane / Parcel ID 028 11208. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-C-23-RZ) (Commission District 7)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve Blackmon Construction rezoning request 9-J-23-RZ. ZONING REQUESTS: 1. Consideration of the request of Blackmon Construction for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre and A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 6 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 4900 E Emory Road / Parcel ID 029 05701. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-J-23-RZ) (7th Commission District)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve February 2024 meeting dates. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 2024 DATES FOR COMMISSION WORK SESSION AND REGULAR SESSION MEETINGS. Commission Work Session will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2024. Commission Regular Session and Zoning will be held on Monday, February 26, 2024.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
O-23-11-102 Ordinance amending animal control officer definition for third-party enforcement. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE II, "ANIMAL CONTROL", SECTION 6-31, "DEFINITIONS", TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE A THIRD PARTY TO FURNISH ANIMAL CONTROL ENFORCEMENT DUTIES AS SET FORTH IN THE CITY AND COUNTY CHARTERS AND ORDINANCES THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND COUNTY. (ORD. NO. O-96-5-101, ADOPTED 6-24-96, ORD. NO. O-07-12-102, ADOPTED 1-28-08, ORD. NO. O-15-4-101, ADOPTED 5-26-15, AND ORD. NO. O-19-3-102, ADOPTED 4-22-19) (FIRST READING)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-906 Amend Commission Rules re: committee referrals by majority vote. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION RULES, RULE I, SECTION I, COMMITTEE REFERRALS, TO ADD THAT A MAJORITY VOTE OF COMMISSION MAY ALSO REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE ANY MATTER REQUIRING CONSIDERATION OR STUDY BY A COMMITTEE. - R-23-11-906:
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-905 Amend Commission Rules to add Code of Ethics acknowledgment for committees/boards. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION RULES, RULE V, TO ADD A NEW SECTION U, KNOX COUNTY CODE OF ETHICS, ACKNOWLEDGING THAT MEMBERS OF COUNTY COMMITTEES AND BOARDS ADHERE TO THE KNOX COUNTY CODE OF ETHICS POLICY. - R-23-11-905:
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-904 Amend Commission Rules to add Code of Ethics acknowledgment. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION RULES, RULE I, TO ADD A NEW SECTION X, KNOX COUNTY CODE OF ETHICS, ACKNOWLEDGING THAT KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION ADHERES TO THE KNOX COUNTY CODE OF ETHICS POLICY. - R-23-11-904:
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-901 Urge TDOT to streamline excess land sale process. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) AND THE TDOT EXCESS LAND OFFICE TO STREAMLINE AND ACCELERATE THE EXCESS LAND SALE PROCESS. - R-23-11-901:
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-602 Approve EMS Ambulance Service Contract with Rural Metro of TN. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EMS AMBULANCE SERVICE CONTRACT WITH RURAL METRO OF TENNESSEE, L.P. D/B/A AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE FOR THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL AMBULANCE SERVICES IN KNOX COUNTY. - R-23-11-602:
Aye
Split
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-305 Approve defined services contract with Young-Williams Animal Center. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DEFINED SERVICES CONTRACT AMONG KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR YOUNG-WILLIAMS TO BE DELEGATED AND HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO FURNISH ANIMAL CONTROL ENFORCEMENT DUTIES AS SET FORTH IN THE CITY AND COUNTY CHARTERS AND ORDINANCES THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND COUNTY WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR ENFORCEMENT OF STATE LAW. - R-23-11-305:
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve 122 notary applications. NOTARY APPLICATIONS: There were 122 Notary Applications received.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve budget amendments totaling $12,717,693.94. BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments - Total amount of $12,717,693.94 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve line item transfers totaling $2,279,081.37. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $2,279,081.37 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve closure of portion of Old Dandridge Stagecoach Ln. CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF OLD DANDRIDGE STAGECOACH LN. LOCATED IN DISTRICT 8. THE PROPOSED NEW TERMINUS WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 25 FEET NORTHEAST OF THE SOUTHERNMOST INTERSECTING CORNER BETWEEN PROPERTY NOW BELONGING TO PIERCE (PARCEL ID 097-168) AND PROPERTY NOW BELONGING TO NICHOLS (PARCEL ID 084-224) (SECOND READING):
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Acceptance of new county roads. DRIVES AND ROADS: A. Izzy Mule Lane, Hickory Creek Farms, Unit 2, District 6. B. Shylah Mia Lane, Hickory Creek Farms, Unit 2, District 6. C. Myrtle Ridge Lane, Hickory Creek Farms, Unit 2, District 6. D. Lulu Lizzy Lane, Hickory Creek Farms, Unit 2, District 6. E. Hickory Reserve Road, Reserve at Hickory Creek, Unit 2, District 6. F. Grand Forks Drive, Reserve at Hickory Creek, Unit 2, District 6. G. Bethel Hollow Drive, Reserve at Hickory Creek, Unit 2, District 6. H. Silver Chapel Drive, Reserve at Hickory Creek, Unit 2, District 6.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approval of minutes of previous meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-903 Approve state supplement grant contract for juvenile probation officer salary. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR STATE SUPPLEMENT GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000.00 ($9,000.00 PER YEAR) TO SUPPLEMENT THE SALARY OF ONE JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-902 Authorize acceptance of donation of memorial tree at Fountain City Library. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A MEMORIAL TREE AT FOUNTAIN CITY LIBRARY FROM THE DUNN FAMILY.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-801 Approve temporary construction easement with KUB for parking access. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH THE KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.00 FOR TEMPORARY PARKING ACCESS AT 0 NORTH BROADWAY (PARCEL ID 081EB031).
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-601 Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for screening program. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $233,700.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TENNESSEE BREAST AND CERVICAL SCREENING PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-505 Approve SaaS subscription agreement renewal with Neighborly Software. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (SAAS) SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH BENEVATE INC. D/B/A NEIGHBORLY SOFTWARE FOR THE PROVISION OF SOFTWARE SERVICES TO BE UTILIZED FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-504 Approve agreements for street outreach and early childcare education. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH KNOXVILLE/KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) FOR STREET OUTREACH ($80,326.55) AND THE RESTORATION HOUSE ($50,000.00) FOR EARLY CHILDCARE EDUCATION. (FUNDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-503 Approve agreements for eviction prevention and housing stability services. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH CENTRO HISPANO DE EAST TENNESSEE ($150,000.00), CONNECT MINISTRIES ($150,000.00), AND KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION ($150,000.00) FOR EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES. (FUNDED THROUGH TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THDA) PASS-THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (ERA2) FUNDING)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-502 Approve PY22 Annual Action Plan amendment, reallocating funds to PY23 rehab. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO KNOX COUNTY'S PY22 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN CANCELING THE PY22 INFRASTRUCTURE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AND REALLOCATING THOSE SAME FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $313,990.00 TO THE PY23 HOME REHABILITATION PROJECT. (FUNDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-501 Approve amendment to Consolidated Plan, reallocating funds with agreements. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO KNOX COUNTY’S 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN BY 1) CANCELING THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MCNABB CENTERPOINTE EXPANSION PROJECT; AND 2) APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR THE REALLOCATION OF THOSE SAME FUNDS, SUBJECT TO HUD APPROVAL OF THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT, WITH: ANGELIC MINISTRIES ($53,619.00) FOR THE SUPPORTIVE AND SOBER HOUSING PROGRAM; CONNECT MINISTRIES ($70,000.00) FOR THE GOOD NEIGHBORS PROGRAM; INTERFAITH HEALTH CLINIC ($75,000.00) FOR HEALTHCARE FOR UNDER/UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS; KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION ($114,416.40) FOR HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAMS; METRO DRUG COALITION ($50,000.00) FOR THE RECOVERY HOUSING FUND; AND VOLUNTEER MINISTRY CENTER ($160,000.00) FOR STREET OUTREACH. (FUNDED THROUGH U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV) FUNDING)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-405 Authorize acceptance of TVA grant for tree planting in county parks. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY GRANT THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,835.50 FOR THE PLANTING OF TREES AT GIBBS RURITAN PARK AND OTHER COUNTY PARKS.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-404 Approve agreement of sale to purchase Holt tract for flood mitigation. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT OF SALE TO PURCHASE THE HOLT TRACT AT 0 DUTCHTOWN ROAD FOR $100,000.00 FOR THE CEDAR BLUFF FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-403 Approve acquisition of right of way and easements for culvert project. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF NEEDED RIGHT OF WAY, SLOPE EASEMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ON ONE (1) TRACT FOR THE WASHINGTON PIKE CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-402 Approve contract with Road Worx, Inc. for full depth reclamation services. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ROAD WORX, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF FULL DEPTH RECLAMATION SERVICES AS NEEDED.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-401 Approve contract with Pavement Technology, Inc. for asphalt rejuvenator services. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PAVEMENT TECHNOLOGY, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF ASPHALT REJUVENATOR SERVICES AS NEEDED.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-306 Approve contract with Helen Ross McNabb Center for Sheriff's Office psychological services. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER FOR THE PROVISION OF EMPLOYEE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR THE TERM BEGINNING ON DECEMBER 1, 2023 AND ENDING ON NOVEMBER 30, 2024 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-304 Authorize acceptance of grant from Walmart for Shop with a Cop. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM WALMART IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF SHOP WITH A COP.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-303 Approve grant agreement with TN Dept. of Finance & Administration for monitoring. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT - DIRECT APPROPRIATION GRANT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,410.00 FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING COSTS.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-302 Approve OCDETF FY 2024 Overtime Agreement (NetFlx Doc and Chill). CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY 2024 OVERTIME AGREEMENT (NETFLX DOC AND CHILL) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $10,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-301 Approve OCDETF FY2024 Overtime Agreement (Operation Reckoning). CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY2024 OVERTIME AGREEMENT (OPERATION RECKONING) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $15,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-209 Approve LSTA grant contract with TN State Library and Archives. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,433.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES. (REQUIRES A ONE-TO-ONE LOCAL MATCH)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-112 Appoint Riley Lovingood to Board of Zoning Appeals. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING RILEY LOVINGOOD (DISTRICT 4) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-111 Accept resignation and appoint Cathy Olsen to Air Pollution Control Board. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF AARON FRITTS ON THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD AND APPOINTING CATHY OLSEN (NOMINEE OF THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR OF AN OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE OF KNOX COUNTY) TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. FRITTS ON THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD, WITH SUCH TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2025.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-110 Accept resignation and confirm appointment to Visit Knoxville Board. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF KELLY MATHIS ON THE VISIT KNOXVILLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH MACK TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF KELLY MATHIS ON THE VISIT KNOXVILLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2026.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-208 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 $47,000.00.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-207 Approve grant contract with Tennessee Emergency Management Agency. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR A PUBLIC ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,534,030.74.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-206 Approve contracts for Community Schools/Pre-K After School Programs. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY, SHADES OF DEVELOPMENT, AND YMCA OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY SCHOOLS AND/OR PRE-K AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVICES AT NO COST TO KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-205 Approve contracts for Numeracy Intervention Programs. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, INC., EDMENTUM, HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT, ISTATION, AND MATHSPACE, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF NUMERACY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR THE TERM OF DECEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR EIGHT (8) ADDITIONAL YEARS.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-204 Approve MOI with Library Speakers Consortium for BookBreak program. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LIBRARY SPEAKERS CONSORTIUM OPERATED BY PBC GURU TO ALLOW KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE BOOKBREAK SCHOOL AUTHOR TALK PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AT A COST OF $39,748.00.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-203 Approve software support agreement with InStream, LLC for IEP documentation. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN APPLICATIONXTENDER SOFTWARE SUPPORT AGREEMENT WITH INSTREAM, LLC FOR ANNUAL SOFTWARE RENEWAL FOR DIGITAL STORAGE OF IEP DOCUMENTATION FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2023 THROUGH NOVEMBER 13, 2024 AT A COST OF $9,950.00.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-202 Approve MOA with Tennessee School for the Deaf for educational assistant. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF FOR PLACEMENT OF A 1:1 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT AT TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 AT AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF $39,700.00.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
R-23-11-201 Approve grant of easement with East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC for gas line. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT OF EASEMENT WITH EAST TENNESSEE NATURAL GAS, LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 24" NATURAL GAS LINE AT PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH-DOYLE HIGH SCHOOL'S YOUNG CAMPUS FOR PROVIDED COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000.00.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023 Motion to amend:
Withdraw resolutions R-23-11-406 and rezoning request 10-J-23-RZ from agenda. 4. Commissioner Frazier moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items from the agenda: Item #41 – Resolution R-23-11-406 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Kendig Keast Collaborative in the amount of $___________ for the development of a Unified Development Ordinance per request for qualifications No. 3422, and Item #58 – 10-J-23-RZ - Request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 2.5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 0 Ball Camp Pike / Parcel ID 091 26101 and 260.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023 Motion to defer:
Defer zoning request 10-F-23-RZ to January 2024 meeting. 3. Commissioner Frazier moved to defer the following item to the January 2024 meeting: Item #55 – Zoning Request 10-F-23-RZ - Request of R. Jason Barnes for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 9 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 8441 Old Middlebrook Pike / Parcel ID 105 L B 047.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023 Motion to amend:
Defer resolutions regarding property swap, broadband, and utility poles to December. 2. Commissioner Frazier moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the December 2023 meeting: Item #43 – Resolution R-23-11- 802 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an interlocal agreement between Knox County and the Industrial Development Board related to the Axle Logistics property swap for $1.4 million. The amount in question will be paid through designations and included in the FY'25 Capital Improvement Plan, Item #48 – Ordinance O-23-11-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 14, "Community Development", by adding a new Article III to designate Knox County as a Broadband Ready Community pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-709. (Knox County Code, Chapter 14, establishing Article III, previously reserved), and Item #50 – Ordinance O-23-11-103 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 66, "Utilities", by adding a new Article IV to provide for the Removal of Inactive, Broken, or Replaced Utility Poles.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023 Motion to amend:
Add resolutions for psychological services, software renewal, and proclamation to agenda. 1. Commissioner Frazier moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #17 – Resolution R-23-11-306 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Helen Ross McNabb Center for the provision of employee psychological services for the Knox County Sheriff's Office for the term beginning on December 1, 2023 and ending on November 30, 2024 with the option to extend for four (4) additional years, one (1) year at a time, Item #27 – Resolution R-23-11-505 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Software as a Service (SaaS) Subscription Agreement renewal with Benevate Inc. d/b/a Neighborly Software for the provision of software services to be utilized for the administration of local, state, and federally funded programs, and Item #32 – Presentation of a Proclamation by the Knox County Mayor to Commissioner Carson Dailey for his service to our community and receiving the TCCA Ralph Puckett Award for winning County Commissioner of the Year of East Tennessee.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 2, 2023
Meeting adjournment ADJOURNMENT:
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
RZ-23-10-106 Approve rezoning for S and E Properties to PR Planned Residential with conditions Consideration of the request of S and E Properties for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4.5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1103 and 1109 Fretz Road, Parcel ID 130 067 and 066. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-K-23-RZ)
Absent
Split
Oct 23, 2023
RZ-23-10-105 Approve rezoning for Parker Bartholomew to PR Planned Residential Consideration of the request of Parker Bartholomew for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3430 Zion Lane, Parcel ID 091 042 (part of). (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-H-23-RZ)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
RZ-23-10-104 Approve rezoning for Alex Botezat to PR Planned Residential Consideration of the request of Alex Botezat for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential, RB General Residential and A Agricultural for 5703 Millertown Pike, and from RB General Residential for 5701, 5707, and 5709 Millertown Pike to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 5703, 5701, 5707, and 5709 Millertown Pike, Parcel ID 060 020, 021, 022, and 023. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-E-23-RZ)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
RZ-23-10-103 Approve rezoning for Rick Harbin from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential Consideration of the request of Rick Harbin for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners Property located at 7620 Rio Grande Drive, Parcel ID 066 12006. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-D-23-RZ)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
RZ-23-10-102 Approve rezoning for Patrick Hunt from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential Consideration of the request of Patrick Hunt for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 4424 Island Home Pike, Parcel ID 110 P D 004. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-A-23-RZ)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
RZ-23-10-101 Approve South City Sector Plan Amendment for Patrick Hunt Consideration of the request of Patrick Hunt for a South City Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural and HP Hillside Protection to LDR Low Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 4424 Island Home Pike, Parcel ID 110 P D 004. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-A-23-SP)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve FY24 Legislative Priorities DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2024 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE KNOX COUNTY STATE DELEGATION FOR CONSIDERATION
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
O-23-9-101 Approve ordinance clarifying Sheriff's Office personnel political activities CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-64, “POLITICAL ACTIVITIES RESTRICTED”, TO CLARIFY THAT SHERIFF’S OFFICE PERSONNEL MAY BECOME A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH CHANGES TO THE HATCH ACT. (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-90-9-111, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990 AND ORDINANCE O-22-6-103, ADOPTED JULY 25, 2022) - O-23-9-101 - (SECOND READING)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023 Motion to defer:
R-23-10-111 Defer appointment to Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL FROM (DISTRICT 4) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025)
Aye
Deferred
Oct 23, 2023
R-23-10-110 Appoint two individuals to Knox County Ethics Committee CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING TWO INDIVIDUALS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE (TERMS EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2027)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
R-23-10-110 Appoint two individuals to Knox County Ethics Committee CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING TWO INDIVIDUALS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE (TERMS EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2027)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
R-23-10-110 Appoint two individuals to Knox County Ethics Committee CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING TWO INDIVIDUALS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE (TERMS EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2027)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve 173 Notary Applications NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 173 Notary Applications received.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve Budget Amendments totaling $3,100,000.00 BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments - Total amount of $3,100,000.00 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $100,620.00 LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $100,620.00 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve minutes of previous meetings APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 1, 2023 (Special Session) and September 25, 2023 (Regular Session) was before the Board of Commissioners.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
R-23-10-503 Approve three agreements for ERA2 funds for eviction prevention CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) AGREEMENTS WITH LEGAL AID OF EAST TENNESSEE ($1,500,000.00), COMMUNITY MEDIATION CENTER ($200,000.00) AND KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE ($1,500,000.00) IN TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (ERA2) FUNDS FOR EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH TREASURY ERA2 PROGRAM FUNDS (STATE PASS-THROUGH)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
R-23-10-101 Honor Marshal Andy Smalls, America's Cowboy CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING AND CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND CAREER OF MARSHAL ANDY SMALLS, AMERICA’S COWBOY
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
R-23-10-909 Approve grant for Carter Senior Center exercise equipment and furniture CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE COMMISSION ON AGING AND DISABILITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,000.00 FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE FOR THE CARTER SENIOR CENTER (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
R-23-10-908 Approve grant for Corryton Senior Center CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE COMMISSION ON AGING AND DISABILITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,000.00 FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT, A VEGETABLE GARDEN, BOOKS, AND A MEMORIAL TREE FOR THE CORRYTON SENIOR CENTER (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
R-23-10-907 Approve grant for Halls Senior Center exercise equipment CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE COMMISSION ON AGING AND DISABILITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,000.00 FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT FOR THE HALLS SENIOR CENTER (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
R-23-10-906 Approve grant for Karns Senior Center exercise equipment/supplies CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE COMMISSION ON AGING AND DISABILITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,000.00 FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT/ SUPPLIES FOR THE KARNS SENIOR CENTER (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
R-23-10-905 Approve Pugh & Company, PC for FY24 audit services CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING PUGH & COMPANY, PC TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF THE ACCOUNTS OF KNOX COUNTY AS RECOMMENDED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
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Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
R-23-10-904 Acknowledge and approve gift of landscaping services from Charles Blalock & Sons CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACKNOWLEDGING AND APPROVING RECEIPT OF A GIFT OF SERVICES FROM CHARLES BLALOCK & SONS, INC. FOR LANDSCAPING SERVICES PERFORMED AT BOWER FIELD WITH A TOTAL VALUE OF $8,000.00
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Unanimous
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