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Angela Russell’s votes

112 recorded votes: 103 aye · 5 no · 4 abstain

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Mar 24, 2025
Approve rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential (2 units/acre) for Mesana Investments RZ-25-3-102 — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 6 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 205 North Wooddale Road, Parcel ID 062 047. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-D-24-RZ) Zoning & land use
Angela Russell’s vote: No Failed 5-5-1-0
Split Failed
Mar 24, 2025
Approve rezoning from A Agricultural to CN Neighborhood Commercial for Terry Romans R-25-3-101 — Consideration of the request of Terry Romans for rezoning from A Agricultural to CN Neighborhood Commercial was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1907 East Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 111 03606. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 1-M-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Angela Russell’s vote: Abstain Adopted 8-2-1-0
Split
Mar 24, 2025
Approve minutes from previous meeting on February 19, 2025 Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on February 19, 2025
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve rezoning request of Molly Hughes for 2425 Mine Road RZ-25-2-105 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Molly Hughes for rezoning from I (Industrial) to A (Agricultural) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve rezoning request of Stefan Claar for 8007 Millertown Pike RZ-25-2-104 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Stefan Claar for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre subject to one condition as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve rezoning request of Thomas Burdette for 7217 Bell Road RZ-25-2-103 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Thomas Burdette for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
Angela Russell’s vote: No Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Feb 24, 2025
Defer rezoning request of Terry Romans for 1907 E Governor John Sevier Highway to March 2025 Request of Terry Romans for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CN (Neighborhood Commercial). Property located at 1907 E Governor John Sevier Highway / Parcel ID 111 03606. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 1-M-25-RZ) (9th Commission District)
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
Feb 24, 2025
Approve rezoning request of Paul Blake for 125 Highland View Drive RZ-25-2-102 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Paul Blake for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve rezoning request of Benchmark Associates, Inc. for 2007 Robinson Road RZ-25-2-101 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Benchmark Associates, Inc. for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve minutes from previous meeting held January 22, 2025 Consideration of the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting held on Wednesday January 22, 2025 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Defer rezoning request of Mesana Investments LLC for 205 N Wooddale Road to March 2025 Request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 6 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 205 N Wooddale Road / Parcel ID 062 047. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 12-D-24-RZ) (8th Commission District)
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Withdraw rezoning request of Benjamin C. Mullins for 4923 Shipe Road Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 2.5 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 4923 Shipe Road / Parcel ID 040 166 (Planning Commission’s File Number: 12-B-24-RZ) (8th Commission District)
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve contract with Othram, Inc. for Forensic Genetic Genealogy Testing Services. R-25-2-911 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH OTHRAM, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF FORENSIC GENETIC GENEALOGY TESTING SERVICES. (THIS CONTRACT IS FUNDED THROUGH A GRANT AND WILL NOT REQUIRE EXTRA FUNDING FROM THE COUNTY) Public safety
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Request TN General Assembly allow Knox County to establish predictable recording fees. R-25-2-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ALLOW KNOX COUNTY TO ESTABLISH PREDICTABLE RECORDING FEES IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
Feb 24, 2025
Approve 220 Notary Public Applications. NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS:
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $89,517.38. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS - TOTAL AMOUNT OF $89,517.38.
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Accept Brooks Meadow Lane as a new county road. DRIVES AND ROADS: B. Brooks Meadow Lane located in Brooks Meadow, District 8.
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Accept Lantern Park Lane as a new county road. DRIVES AND ROADS: A. Lantern Park Lane located in Lantern Park, District 6.
Angela Russell’s vote: Abstain Adopted 9-0-2-0
Feb 24, 2025
Approve minutes from the previous meeting held on January 27, 2025. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Honor Rural Metro Firefighters Lieutenant Cameron Rood, Misty Weimer, and Nicholas Johnson. R-25-2-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING RURAL METRO FIREFIGHTERS LIEUTENANT CAMERON ROOD, MISTY WEIMER, AND NICHOLAS JOHNSON OF ENGINE 230 FOR THEIR HEROIC BRAVERY AND COMMENDABLE SERVICE TO KNOX COUNTY. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve transition from 4-year to 2-year property reappraisal cycle. R-25-2-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE KNOX COUNTY PROPERTY ASSESSOR TO TRANSITION FROM A FOUR YEAR REAPPRAISAL CYCLE OF ALL PROPERTY IN KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE TO A TWO YEAR REAPPRAISAL CYCLE OF ALL PROPERTY IN KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING AND EQUALIZING THE VALUE OF PROPERTY FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES ON THAT PROPERTY. Budget & taxes
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve resolution dissolving the Knox County Disability Advisory Group (DAGWould?). R-25-2-910 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DISSOLVING THE KNOX COUNTY DISABILITY ADVISORY GROUP KNOWN AS DAGWOULD?. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Request TN General Assembly allow Trustees to retain excess tax sale proceeds for relief. R-25-2-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE 114TH SESSION OF THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ALLOW COUNTY TRUSTEES TO RETAIN UP TO TEN PERCENT (10%) OF ANY ABANDONED EXCESS PROCEEDS FROM DELINQUENT TAX SALES TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR PROVIDING TAX RELIEF FOR ELDERLY LOW-INCOME, DISABLED, DISABLED VETERAN AND VETERAN WIDOW/WIDOWER HOMEOWNERS. Budget & taxes
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve Amendment Two to grant contract with DCS for custody prevention services. R-25-2-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES TO PROVIDE CUSTODY PREVENTION SERVICES TO THE YOUTH AND FAMILIES OF THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $183,392.00 FOR A TOTAL OF $550,176.00 AND EXTENDS THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Request unclaimed balance of accounts remitted to State Treasurer. R-25-2-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE UNCLAIMED BALANCE OF ACCOUNTS REMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER UNDER THE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT FOR THE REPORT YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve Knox County Parks and Recreation Donation Policy. R-25-2-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DONATION POLICY TO FORMALIZE THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT'S DONATION PROCESS. Parks & community
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Accept donations and approve donation to The Love Kitchen. R-25-2-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING DONATIONS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $4,400.00 AND EIGHT (8) BARRELS OF NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS AND APPROVING THE DONATION OF THE SAME TO THE LOVE KITCHEN. Parks & community
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Health for school-based oral disease prevention. R-25-2-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $645,400.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF SCHOOL BASED ORAL DISEASE PREVENTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Health for child and family services. R-25-2-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,755,213.10 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PARENTS AS TEACHERS, TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES, AND EVIDENCE BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve amendment to grant contract with TN Dept of Health for STI prevention services. R-25-2-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF STI PREVENTION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $310,517.46 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $729,099.46. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve HUD award for aging in place home modifications for seniors. R-25-2-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000.00 TO FUND AGING IN PLACE HOME MODIFICATIONS FOR LOW-INCOME KNOX COUNTY SENIOR RESIDENTS. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) – Intergovernmental & resolutions
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Feb 24, 2025
Approve MOU with SCorUSA for road improvements to Hardin Valley Road. R-25-2-414 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SCORUSA FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO HARDIN VALLEY ROAD. Roads & infrastructure
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve civil design contract for Thorngrove Pike relocation and Midway Rd widening. R-25-2-413 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CIVIL DESIGN CONTRACT WITH ROBERT G. CAMPBELL & ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $222,370.00 FOR THE DESIGN OF THE RELOCATION OF THORNGROVE PIKE AND WIDENING OF MIDWAY ROAD, INCLUDING TRAFFIC SIGNALS. Roads & infrastructure
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve MOU with Calloway Oil Company for road improvements at Marietta Church/Hardin Valley. R-25-2-411 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CALLOWAY OIL COMPANY FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INTERSECTION OF MARIETTA CHURCH ROAD AND HARDIN VALLEY ROAD. Roads & infrastructure
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve MOU with Briggs Station 1 LLC for road improvements at Marietta Church/Hardin Valley. R-25-2-410 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH BRIGGS STATION 1 LLC FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INTERSECTION OF MARIETTA CHURCH ROAD AND HARDIN VALLEY ROAD. Roads & infrastructure
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve MOU with LKM Properties, Weigel Stores, Calton Dev for Bakertown Rd improvements. R-25-2-408 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LKM PROPERTIES, L.P., WEIGEL STORES, INC., AND CALTON DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO BAKERTOWN ROAD. Roads & infrastructure
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve civil design contract for Westland Drive widening designs. R-25-2-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CIVIL DESIGN CONTRACT WITH ROBERT G. CAMPBELL & ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,000.00 FOR ALTERNATIVE WIDENING DESIGNS OF WESTLAND DRIVE FROM ANDOVER VIEW LANE TO GARRISON RIDGE BOULEVARD. Roads & infrastructure
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve engineering design contract for Bakertown Widening and Realignment Project. R-25-2-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $248,000.00 WITH LDA ENGINEERING FOR THE BAKERTOWN WIDENING AND REALIGNMENT PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve contract with Phillips and Jordan for emergency debris removal. R-25-2-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PHILLIPS AND JORDAN, INC. TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY DEBRIS REMOVAL SERVICES IN THE EVENT KNOX COUNTY EXPERIENCES A MAJOR DISASTER RESULTING IN AN OVERWHELMING AMOUNT OF DEBRIS. Contracts & purchasing
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve contract with Master Battery for waste battery collection and recycling. R-25-2-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH MASTER BATTERY FOR THE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING OF WASTE BATTERIES FROM KNOX COUNTY CONVENIENCE CENTERS AND OTHER FACILITIES, WITH COMPENSATION FOR SOME BATTERIES AND CHARGES FOR OTHERS. Contracts & purchasing
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve MOU with D.R. Horton for road improvements at two intersections. R-25-2-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH D.R. HORTON, INC. FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AT TWO INTERSECTIONS, TIPTON STATION ROAD AT MARTIN MILL PIKE (WEST) AND MARYVILLE PIKE AT TIPTON STATION ROAD. Roads & infrastructure
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve donation of K9 bullet and stab protective vests. R-25-2-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DONATION OF FOURTEEN (14) K9 BULLET AND STAB PROTECTIVE VESTS WORTH OVER $14,000.00 FROM THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION VESTED INTEREST IN K9S, INC. Public safety
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve TJX Law Enforcement Grant for binoculars for Organized Retail Crime Unit. R-25-2-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TJX LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 TO BE USED FOR PURCHASING STABILIZING BINOCULARS FOR THE ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME UNIT. Public safety
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve contract with Donald S. Keeble, M.D. for Medical Director services. R-25-2-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH DONALD S. KEEBLE, M.D. IN THE AMOUNT OF $139,650.00 FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE CONTRACT TO PERFORM THE SERVICES OF MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DIVISION AND TO PROVIDE PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICALS TO POTENTIAL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025 WITH TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ANNUAL RENEWALS FOR A TOTAL OF THREE (3) YEARS. Public safety
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve reappointment of Bittel, Jack, and Stallings to Golf Board. R-25-2-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS OF MICHAEL BITTEL, ALAN JACK, AND SCOTT STALLINGS FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY GOLF BOARD. (TERMS EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2028) – Personnel & appointments
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-2-204 — 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 $776,715.00. Schools
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve increase to design contract for Lincoln Park Center renovations. R-25-2-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE OF $6,296.00 TO THE DESIGN CONTRACT WITH SPARKMAN & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, INC. TO COVER ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR RENOVATIONS TO LINCOLN PARK CENTER FOR THE NEWCOMER ACADEMY. Contracts & purchasing
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve amendment to contract with Tyler Technologies for HR and payroll system. R-25-2-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 15-608 WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF A COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN RESOURCES AND PAYROLL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM. Contracts & purchasing
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve employment contract for Dr. Jon Rysewyk as Director of Knox County Schools. R-25-2-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DR. JON RYSEWYK AS DIRECTOR OF KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS. Personnel & appointments
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Amend agenda to hear item #40 after Honorary Resolutions. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Amend agenda to hear items #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26, #27, and #28 as a consent calendar. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Amend agenda to withdraw item #33. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Amend agenda to defer items #34, #37, #38, #41, and #47 to March 2025. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Amend agenda to add items #19, #28, and #30. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve contract with Ernst & Young LLP for consulting services R-25-1-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Ernst & Young LLP for the provision of consulting services for a housing inventory, market assessment, and disaster resiliency analysis funded through the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Angela Russell’s vote: No Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Jan 27, 2025
Approve MOU with D.R. Horton, Inc. for road improvements R-25-1-410 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with D.R. Horton, Inc. for road improvements at two intersections, Tipton Station Road at Martin Mill Pike (West) and Maryville Pike at Tipton Station Road Roads & infrastructure
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve Policies and Procedures for Infrastructure Development Districts R-25-1-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving certain Policies and Procedures relating to the Consideration of Petitions for the Creation of Infrastructure Development Districts Zoning & land use
Angela Russell’s vote: No Substitute motion:Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jan 27, 2025
Approve 232 notary applications Notary Applications
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve line item transfers totaling $2,396,822.92 Line Item Transfers
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve closure of unbuilt right-of-way (second reading) Consideration of the Closure of Unbuilt Right-of-Way between Lot 1 and Community Lot 1 of the 2017 Plat titled Laurel Ridge Phase 1 in Commission District 6 – (Second Reading):
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Accept new county roads Drives and Roads
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve minutes from December 16, 2024 meeting Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on December 16, 2024
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Honor Gibbs Ruritan Club for 75th anniversary R-25-1-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Gibbs Ruritan Club in celebration of their 75th anniversary and continued service to the community Parks & community
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Recognize Sunday Tradition/Mulls Singing Convention R-25-1-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing the Sunday Tradition/Mulls Singing Convention Parks & community
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve contract with YWCA for Victim Advocate Services R-25-1-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with YWCA of Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley for the provision of Victim Advocate Services in the amount of $96,624.00 for the first year of the contract Public safety
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Amend Sheriff's Office Merit System Rules on discharge eligibility R-25-1-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amendment to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Employees’ Merit System Rules and Regulations, 6.1.3.f. Eligibility Requirements, to include Uncharacterized Discharges as an acceptable discharge pending a waiver through POST Commission and/or TN Corrections Institutes Public safety
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve appropriation for UT Extension - Knox County FY2025 budget R-25-1-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an appropriation in the amount of $74,000.00 from the General Fund Balance to the UT Extension – Knox County for the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Budget & taxes
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve utility easement for overhead transmission line R-25-1-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement for an overhead transmission line with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) at 1613 Vermont Avenue (Parcel ID 094BA001) Roads & infrastructure
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve amended and restated conservation easement R-25-1-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Amended and Restated Conservation Easement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants among Knox County, the State of Tennessee, and the Seven Islands Foundation, Inc. Zoning & land use
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve contract with TN Dept. of Health for laboratory testing R-25-1-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of laboratory testing to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements for the period beginning on July 1, 2025 and ending on June 30, 2028 with the cost per test based upon the State’s current cost per test price list Intergovernmental & resolutions
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve amendment to grant contract for Tobacco Prevention and Cessation R-25-1-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $150,000.00 for a total amount of $450,000.00 and extends the term to end on June 30, 2027 (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for infant mortality services R-25-1-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in an amount not to exceed $750,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Fetal Infant Mortality Review and Community Infant Mortality Reduction services for the period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2030 (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve agreement for opioid settlement funds with Angelic Ministries R-25-1-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement for the Opioid Settlement Funds Program abatement funds for remediation strategies addressing opioid substance misuse with Angelic Ministries International, Inc. in the amount of $25,000.00 (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve utility relocation agreement for Campbell Station and Fretz Road R-25-1-413 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Relocation Agreement with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for natural gas adjustments as part of the Campbell Station and Fretz Road improvements Roads & infrastructure
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve contract for Coward Mill Dam Removal Project design build services R-25-1-411 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with KCI Environmental Technologies & Construction, Inc. for design build services in the amount of $615,000.00 for the Coward Mill Dam Removal Project Roads & infrastructure
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve contracts for diesel engine repair services R-25-1-409 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Acts Fleet Maintenance, Inc., Clarke Power Services, Inc., Cummins, Inc. d/b/a Cummins Sales and Service and Southland Transportation Company for the provision of diesel engine repair services Roads & infrastructure
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve amendment to TDOT agreement for ATMS Phase II Project R-25-1-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Number 1 to the Local Agency Project Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the Knox County ATMS Phase II Project to extend the completion deadline to September 30, 2026 Roads & infrastructure
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve contracts for on-call geotechnical consulting and material testing R-25-1-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with GEI Consultants, Inc. and Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP for the provision of On-Call Geotechnical Consulting and Material testing Services Roads & infrastructure
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve contract for traffic control services R-25-1-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Global Communications and Professional Services, Inc. for the provision of traffic control services Roads & infrastructure
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve budget supplement for Coward Mill Road Phase II design work R-25-1-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Budget Supplement Agreement in an amount not to exceed $6,750.00 with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. to complete additional design work on Coward Mill Road Phase II Roads & infrastructure
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve construction contract for intersection improvements R-25-1-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract in the amount of $1,766,730.00 with Whaley Construction, LLC for intersection improvements at North Campbell Station Road and Fretz Road Roads & infrastructure
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve license agreement with TDOT for greenway maintenance R-25-1-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a License Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for the maintenance of greenway facilities along Norris Freeway Roads & infrastructure
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve contract with Pavement Technology, Inc. for asphalt rejuvenator services R-25-1-401 — 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 Roads & infrastructure
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve obligation document with US Marshals Service for overtime reimbursement R-25-1-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Obligation Document with the United States Marshals Service for the reimbursement of overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in assisting the Joint Law Enforcement Operations Task Force with reimbursement of up to $18,000.00 in overtime expenses for the period of October 24, 2024 to September 30, 2025 Public safety
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve CY 2025 HIDTA overtime reimbursement agreement for Sheriff's Office R-25-1-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the CY 2025 Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) overtime reimbursement agreement for the reimbursement of up to $114,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Public safety
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Reappoint members to the Agricultural Extension Committee R-25-1-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Darlene Moyers, Chris Battle and Commissioner Kim Frazier to the Agricultural Extension Committee (terms expire December 31, 2026) Personnel & appointments
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-25-1-206 — 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 $168,904.09 Schools
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve grant agreement with NEA Foundation for Gibbs Middle School R-25-1-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant agreement with the National Education Association (NEA) Foundation for receipt of a Student Success Grant in the amount of $5,000.00 for Gibbs Middle School Schools
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for grant funding R-25-1-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox Education Foundation for receipt of grant funding up to $75,000.00 to fund the completion of the Literacy Specialist Cohort for 14 Knox County School employees Schools
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve license for 'Disney's The Lion King Junior' for Holston Middle School R-25-1-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a performance rights license agreement with Music Theatre International for “Disney’s The Lion King Junior” for the term of November 7, 2024 through November 7, 2025 for Holston Middle School at a cost of $1,100.00 Schools
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve agreement with Fork Design, LLC for mobile library design R-25-1-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Fork Design, LLC Architect for the design of an existing school bus into a mobile library at a cost up to $2,000.00 Schools
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve contract with TransPar Group, Inc. for Alternative Bell Time Analysis R-25-1-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with TransPar Group, Inc. for an Alternative Bell Time Analysis at a cost of $29,640.50 for the term of February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026, or upon completion of the analysis Schools
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Amend agenda to withdraw Item #37 - Budget Amendments Amendments to the Agenda
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Amend agenda to defer items 40, 41, 44, 46 to February 2025 Amendments to the Agenda
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Amend agenda to add items 19, 26, 30, 33 Amendments to the Agenda
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 22, 2025
Establish 2814 Tipton Station Road Residential Infrastructure Development District R-25-1-101-PH — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, establishing the 2814 Tipton Station Road Residential Infrastructure Development District was before the Board of Commissioners. Zoning & land use
Angela Russell’s vote: No Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jan 22, 2025
Deny Hunter Brewster's appeal of Planning Commission's denial of Comprehensive Plan Amendment. 11-B-24-PA — Consideration of the appeal by Hunter Brewster of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from SR Suburban Residential and HP Hillside Protection to CC Corridor Commercial and HP Hillside Protection was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3000 Crenshaw Road, 6708 Ottinger Drive, Parcel ID 147 105, 10501. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 11-B-24-PA) Zoning & land use
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 22, 2025
Deny rezoning for William Dale Rhoton at 611 W Governor John Sevier Hwy. 4-O-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of William Dale Rhoton for rezoning from A Agricultural to RB General Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 611 West Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 137 144 01. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-O-24-RZ) Zoning & land use
Angela Russell’s vote: No Substitute motion to deny:Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Jan 22, 2025
Deny rezoning for Mesana Investments LLC at 6209 Hammer Drive. 11-M-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments LLC 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 6209 Hammer Drive, Parcel ID 072 057 (part of). (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 11-M-24-RZ) Zoning & land use
Angela Russell’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Failed 11-0-0-0
Failed
Jan 22, 2025
Defer rezoning for Mesana Investments LLC at 205 N Wooddale Rd to Feb 2025. 12-D-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 6 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 205 North Wooddale Road, Parcel ID 062 047. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-D-24-RZ) Zoning & land use
Angela Russell’s vote: No Substitute motion to defer:Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split

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