Knox County · Board of Commissioners
Richie Beeler
Republican · District 8 · Sep 1, 2020 – Aug 31, 2024
Richie Beeler has cast 2,811 published votes on the Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners, attending 93.9% of recorded roll calls, with 324 motions made and 7 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).
On the issues
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License-plate readers & surveillance cameras · voted on 7 decisions · none split
- Jul 22, 2024 Absent Approve contract for video surveillance systems — adopted 10-0-0-1
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Growth plan & zoning rewrite · voted on 36 decisions · 7 split
- Apr 22, 2024 No Approve Text Amendment 20 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan — failed 2-9-0-0
- Apr 22, 2024 Aye Approve Text Amendment 19 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan — adopted 10-1-0-0
- Apr 22, 2024 Aye Approve Text Amendment 17 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan — adopted 10-1-0-0
- Apr 22, 2024 No Approve Text Amendment 17 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan — substitute motion failed 2-9-0-0
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Property taxes & reappraisal · voted on 6 decisions · none split
- May 20, 2024 Aye Establish Knox County Tax Rates for FY 2024-2025 — adopted 11-0-0-0
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Developer tax breaks (PILOTs) · voted on 10 decisions · 2 split
- Jun 27, 2022 Aye Amend R-21-4-901 regarding delegation of authority to Industrial Development Board — adopted 9-1-0-1
- Apr 26, 2021 Aye Development Agreement for Andrew Johnson Building with BNA Associates, LLC — adopted 7-2-2-0
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Homelessness & shelters · voted on 14 decisions · none split
- Jul 22, 2024 Absent Approve Grant Contract for ESG Program services for homeless — adopted 10-0-0-1
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School buildings & new schools · voted on 57 decisions · none split
- Aug 26, 2024 Aye Approve contract increase for Sterchi Elementary School addition and renovations design — adopted 11-0-0-0
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The juvenile detention center · voted on 4 decisions · none split
- Jun 24, 2024 Aye Reappoint John Valliant, Jr. to Juvenile Service Center Board — adopted 10-0-0-1
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County ethics rules · voted on 11 decisions · none split
- Nov 20, 2023 Aye Amend Commission Rules to add Code of Ethics acknowledgment for committees/boards — adopted 11-0-0-0
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Hillside & ridgetop protection · voted on 47 decisions · 6 split
- Aug 19, 2024 Aye Amend Comprehensive Plan for Thunder Mountain Properties property — adopted 7-2-1-1
- Aug 19, 2024 No Rezone Thunder Mountain Properties property A to PR (5 du/acre) — adopted 6-3-1-1
- Apr 22, 2024 Aye Approve Millstone Ventures LLC Sector Plan Amendment — adopted 10-1-0-0
- Dec 18, 2023 Aye Approve sector plan amendment for Nature's Best Organics/Brian Development, LLC — adopted 10-1-0-0
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Pension & retirement obligations · voted on 1 decision · none split
- Sep 28, 2020 Aye Issue General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Pension) not to exceed $34,000,000 — adopted 10-0-0-1
Attendance
2639 of 2811
recorded votes he or she was present for
present means neither absent nor recused
172
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
124 contested decisions · how these are counted
124
contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on
a decision is contested when at least one member voted the other way
7
of those, voted no on something adopted anyway
324 / 227
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 Richie Beeler’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 | 495 (96%) | 18 (3%) | 4 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Budget & taxes | 122 | 117 (96%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 10–0 | See votes → |
| Contracts & purchasing | 437 | 415 (95%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Personnel & appointments | 216 | 195 (90%) | 6 (3%) | 1 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Schools | 406 | 386 (95%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Public safety | 170 | 158 (93%) | 2 (1%) | 1 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Roads & infrastructure | 249 | 221 (89%) | 0 (0%) | 1 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Parks & community | 92 | 80 (87%) | 1 (1%) | 0 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Intergovernmental & resolutions | 251 | 226 (90%) | 2 (1%) | 0 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Surveillance & privacy technology | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10–0 | See votes → |
Attendance & dissent over time
Attendance rate
Dissents (no on adopted)
- 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% | 0 | See votes → |
| 2021 | 664 | 664 | 100% | 1 | See votes → |
| 2022 | 604 | 604 | 100% | 5 | See votes → |
| 2023 | 745 | 615 | 83% | 0 | See votes → |
| 2024 | 531 | 489 | 92% | 1 | See votes → |
Agreement with other members
Computed over contested votes only — the 124 non-unanimous (split) votes Richie Beeler 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gina Oster | 56 of 60 (93%) | 60 |
| Terry Hill | 88 of 114 (77%) | 114 |
| Kyle Ward | 89 of 118 (75%) | 118 |
| Justin Biggs | 41 of 55 (75%) | 55 |
| Dasha Lundy | 84 of 114 (74%) | 114 |
| Carson Dailey | 89 of 123 (72%) | 123 |
| Charles Busler | 39 of 55 (71%) | 55 |
| Larsen Jay | 87 of 124 (70%) | 124 |
| Courtney Durrett | 82 of 117 (70%) | 117 |
| Randy Smith | 40 of 60 (67%) | 60 |
| Kim Frazier | 31 of 58 (53%) | 58 |
| John Schoonmaker | 62 of 119 (52%) | 119 |
| Rhonda Lee | 30 of 61 (49%) | 61 |
Motions made & seconded, by topic
| Topic | Made | Seconded | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning & land use | 87 | 39 | See votes → |
| Budget & taxes | 4 | 9 | See votes → |
| Contracts & purchasing | 51 | 27 | See votes → |
| Personnel & appointments | 23 | 17 | See votes → |
| Schools | 29 | 43 | See votes → |
| Public safety | 15 | 16 | See votes → |
| Roads & infrastructure | 32 | 24 | See votes → |
| Parks & community | 5 | 7 | See votes → |
| Intergovernmental & resolutions | 15 | 18 | See votes → |
How these breakdowns are computed
Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Richie Beeler’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 Richie Beeler’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 Richie Beeler 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 Richie Beeler’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 Richie Beeler is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).
Campaign finance
Reproduced from Richie Beeler’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PreGeneral2026 County Clerk as of Jul 30, 2026 | $100total as filed | $100total as filed | easyvote — PreGeneral2026 → |
| Beeler 2Q 2026 County Clerk as of Jul 6, 2026 | $5,546total as filed | $11,229total as filed | easyvote — Beeler 2Q 2026 → |
| PrePrimary2026 County Clerk as of Apr 27, 2026 | $3,258total as filed | $15,518total as filed | easyvote — PrePrimary2026 → |
| RichieBeelerClerk 1Q26 County Clerk as of Apr 6, 2026 | $23,626total as filed | $6,699total as filed | easyvote — RichieBeelerClerk 1Q26 → |
| Year End Supplemental 25 County Clerk as of Jan 30, 2026 | $9,311total as filed | $18,278total as filed | easyvote — Year End Supplemental 25 → |
| Mid Year Supplemental County Clerk as of Jul 14, 2025 | $12,868total as filed | $1,770total as filed | easyvote — Mid Year Supplemental → |
The county’s structured data does not carry the itemized schedule for the PreGeneral2026 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 Richie Beeler’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 | FAIRVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH | Official |
| Investment | NATIONWIDE 457; ATLANTIC COAST LIFE- ANNUITY; GUIDESTONE 403B; USI CONSULTING 401A | Official |
Appointments moved
Board and committee appointments Richie Beeler 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Wright | Knox County Board of Education | not stated | Mar 6, 2024 → |
Voting record
| Meeting | Agenda item | Vote | Badges |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 23, 2023 | Aye |
Split
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| Jan 23, 2023 | Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 23, 2023 | Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 23, 2023 | Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 23, 2023 | Substitute motion: | Aye |
Split
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| Jan 23, 2023 | Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 23, 2023 | Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 23, 2023 | Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 23, 2023 | Aye |
Split
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| Jan 23, 2023 | Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 23, 2023 | Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 23, 2023 | Motion to defer: | Aye |
Deferred
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| Jan 23, 2023 | Aye |
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Split
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| 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
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No |
Split
Failed
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
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| Jan 23, 2023 | Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 23, 2023 | Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 23, 2023 | Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 23, 2023 |
Acceptance of new county road: Denver Lane
Drives and Road: Acceptance of a new county road
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 23, 2023 | Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 23, 2023 | Motion to amend: | Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 23, 2023 | Motion to amend: | Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 23, 2023 | Motion to amend: | Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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)
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Aye |
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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).
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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)
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Aye |
Failed
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| 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).
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Dec 19, 2022 |
Approve Notary Public Applications
Consideration of Notary Applications
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Dec 19, 2022 |
Approve Line-Item Transfers totaling $204,736.12
Line-Item Transfers – Total amount of $204,736.12
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Dec 19, 2022 |
Acceptance of new county roads
Consideration of the acceptance of new county roads
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Dec 19, 2022 |
Approve minutes of previous meeting
Consideration of approval of minutes of the previous meeting
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Dec 19, 2022 |
R-22-12-603
Approve NACCHO contract for breastfeeding support services
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contractor Agreement with the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for the receipt of an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 for the provision of providing breastfeeding support services for the period beginning November 1, 2022 and ending July 31, 2023
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Aye |
Unanimous
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