Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners — Votes — Charles Busler, year 2020

Meeting	Agenda item	Charles Busler’s vote	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Dec 21, 2020	Approve stop loss insurance agreement with Symetra Life Insurance R-20-12-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement in the estimated amount of $485,434.00 with Symetra Life Insurance Company for Stop Loss Insurance for the period beginning January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-903 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement in the estimated amount of $485,434.00 with Symetra Life Insurance Company for Stop Loss Insurance for the period beginning January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021. Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020	Approve contract with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless housing R-20-12-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Defined Services Contract with Volunteer Ministry Center to manage and operate the homeless housing facility for COVID-19 isolation and quarantine in the maximum amount of $47,000.00 for the term beginning January 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2021 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-603 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Defined Services Contract with Volunteer Ministry Center to manage and operate the homeless housing facility for COVID-19 isolation and quarantine in the maximum amount of $47,000.00 for the term beginning January 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2021. Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020	Approve contract for used oil and hydrocarbon collection services R-20-12-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Spectra Environmental Group, Inc. to provide used oil and hydrocarbon collection services was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-406 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Spectra Environmental Group, Inc. to provide used oil and hydrocarbon collection services. Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020	Approve contract for construction/demolition landfill services R-20-12-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Knoxville Landfills, LLC to provide construction and demolition landfill disposal services was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-405 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Knoxville Landfills, LLC to provide construction and demolition landfill disposal services. Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020	Approve contract for roll-off hauling services R-20-12-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. to provide roll-off hauling services was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-404 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. to provide roll-off hauling services. Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020	Approve Amendment 4 to inmate communication contract R-20-12-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment 4 to Contract No. 15-680 with Securus Technologies, Inc. for the provision of an inmate communication and management system, which amendment extends the initial term of the contract to April 30, 2021 (Contract not to be renewed) was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-301 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment 4 to Contract No. 15-680 with Securus Technologies, Inc. for the provision of an inmate communication and management system, which amendment extends the initial term of the contract to April 30, 2021 (Contract not to be renewed). Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020	Approve contracts for floor tile installation services R-20-12-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Bonitz, Inc. and Skilled Services Quality Construction, LLC for the provision of floor tile installation services in an amount up to $200,000.00 annually for a term of one (1) year which may be extended for four (4) additional years, one (1) year at a time, for a total of five (5) years was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve R-20-12-211 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Bonitz, Inc. and Skilled Services Quality Construction, LLC for the provision of floor tile installation services in an amount up to $200,000.00 annually for a term of one (1) year which may be extended for four (4) additional years, one (1) year at a time, for a total of five (5) years. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Jay voted aye. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Commissioner Biggs was absent from the vote. Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020	Approve internet access purchase agreement with Education Networks of America R-20-12-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement for Purchase of Internet Access and Related Services with Education Networks of America, LLC through a Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Contract at an estimated cost of $420,000.00 for the funding year 2021-2022 with an option to renew through June 30, 2024 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to recommend approval on R-20-12-210 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement for Purchase of Internet Access and Related Services with Education Networks of America, LLC through a Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Contract at an estimated cost of $420,000.00 for the funding year 2021- 2022 with an option to renew through June 30, 2024. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Jay voted aye. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Commissioner Biggs was absent from the vote. Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020	Approve contracts for high-speed printers R-20-12-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Epson America, Inc., Novatech, Inc., and Riso, Inc. for the provision of high-speed printers for the term of January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021 which may be extended for an additional five (5) years, one (1) year at a time, for a total of five (5) years and six (6) months at an estimated cost of $1,226,658.00 annually was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve R-20-12-209 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Epson America, Inc., Novatech, Inc., and Riso, Inc. for the provision of high- speed printers for the term of January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021 which may be extended for an additional five (5) years, one (1) year at a time, for a total of five (5) years and six (6) months at an estimated cost of $1,226,658.00 annually. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Jay voted aye. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Commissioner Biggs was absent from the vote. Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Nov 16, 2020	Approve Participating Addendum with Voiance Language Services, LLC R-20-11-804 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Participating Addendum with Voiance Language Services, LLC to allow Knox County to utilize a Master Agreement to procure on-demand remote interpreting and document translation services through the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 16, 2020	Approve contract for court-ordered evaluations and treatment rates R-20-11-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the purpose of establishing rates for payment by Knox County to the State for court ordered evaluations and treatment for defendants charged only with misdemeanor crimes Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 16, 2020	Approve amendment to grant contract for immunization services R-20-11-605 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Three to a grant contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of immunization services, which amendment adds to the scope of services and increases the maximum liability of the state under the contract by $280,260.00 (no local match required) Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 16, 2020	Approve contracts for supplemental nursing staffing services R-20-11-604 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with RemX, Delta-T Group Tennessee, Inc., and Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services, Inc. for the provision of Supplemental Nursing Staffing Services Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 16, 2020	Approve amendment to grant contract for chronic disease services R-20-11-603 — 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 Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the contract by $189,800.00 (no local match required) Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 16, 2020	Approve contract with Metro Drug Coalition, Inc. for recovery housing R-20-11-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract between the Knox County Health Department and Metro Drug Coalition, Inc. with a maximum liability of $19,500.00 for the provision of Recovery Housing Support Fund assistance Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 16, 2020	Approve amendment to contract with Cherokee Health Systems R-20-11-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amendment to Knox County Contract Number 15-684 with Cherokee Health Systems for the provision of Primary Care Provider for children on TennCare, which amendment changes the renewal options from two (2) additional five-year terms to ten (10) additional one-year terms Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 16, 2020	Approve grant contract with TN State Library and Archives R-20-11-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount of $16,475.00 with the Tennessee State Library and Archives to purchase public catalog computers, color printers for public and staff access, and video conferencing equipment (requires a local match of $16,475.00) Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 16, 2020	Approve contract with School and Office Supply for stage curtains/rigging R-20-11-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with School and Office Supply for stage curtains and rigging services not to exceed funds allocated in the Fiscal Year 2021 General Purpose and Capital Improvement Plan budgets for the term of November 12, 2020 through November 11, 2021 which may be extended for four (4) additional years, one (1) year at a time, for a total of five (5) years Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 16, 2020	Approve contract with Skilled Services, LLC for structural stabilization R-20-11-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Skilled Services, LLC for structural stabilization services at a cost not to exceed $250,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2021 and not to exceed funds allocated in the General Purpose and Capital Improvement Plan budgets for the term of December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2021 which may be extended for four (4) additional years, one (1) year at a time, for a total of five (5) years Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 16, 2020	Approve contract with System Integrations for access control system R-20-11-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with System Integrations for an access control system at an estimated cost of $680,571.00 for Fiscal Year 2021 and not to exceed funds allocated in the Capital Improvement Plan for the remaining years of the term of November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2023, which may be renewed for two (2) additional one (1) year option periods, for a total of five (5) years Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 16, 2020	Approve NASPO Valuepoint agreement with AT&T for wireless hotspots R-20-11-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving use of a State of Utah National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) Valuepoint Master Agreement Terms and Conditions and a Participating Addendum with AT&T for purchase of wireless hot spots, as needed, to support student virtual learning at an approximate cost of $20.00 per month per hot spot Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020	Approve Consulting Services Agreement with Stones River Group, LLC. R-20-10-906 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Consulting Services Agreement with Stones River Group, LLC in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 ($5,000.00 per month) plus out-of-pocket expenses to provide government relations services with the State of Tennessee for the term ending October 31, 2021 Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020	Approve lease agreement with Town of Farragut for office space. R-20-10-903 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with the Town of Farragut to continue to lease satellite office space for the Knox County Clerk and Knox County Trustee in the Farragut Town Hall building for a five (5) year term beginning November 1, 2020 with a monthly rent of $1,350.00 for the first year of the lease and increasing by $50.00 each year thereafter over the term of the lease Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020	Approve election security grant contract. R-20-10-901 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 with the State of Tennessee, Department of State, Division of Elections for the provision of election security assistance (no local match required) Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020	Approve Bill of Sale for returning Fibroscan Elastography Machine. R-20-10-603 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Bill of Sale for the return of the Fibroscan Elastography Machine pursuant to the Ryan White Elastography Grant, as amended, with the Tennessee Department of Health for HIV/AIDS Core Medical and Support Services Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020	Approve contract with TN Dept. of Health for lab testing. R-20-10-602 — 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 permitting requirements Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020	Accept $50,000 donation from Friends of Library for emedia. R-20-10-212 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $50,000.00 from Friends of the Knox County Public Library for the purchase of emedia Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020	Approve contract with University of Cambridge for academic program. R-20-10-211 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contract with The Chancellor Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge for the provision of an advanced academic program Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020	Approve agreement with Henley Roofing Co. for Fair Garden Center. R-20-10-210 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement in the amount of $343,300.00 with Henley Roofing Company for roof upgrades to Fair Garden Family Center Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020	Accept grant funds for Knox County Schools. R-20-10-209 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $6,250.00 Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020	Approve Dental Grant Agreement for elementary school students. R-20-10-208 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Elementary School Dental Program Agreement for the acceptance of the Elgin Children’s Foundation Elementary School Dental Grant in an amount not to exceed $6,000.00 for student transportation costs associated with the program for the term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020	Approve SEL in Action grant with Rockefeller Philanthropy. R-20-10-207 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Agreement with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Inc., in conjunction with NoVo Foundation and Education First, for the acceptance of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in Action grant funding in the amount of $25,000.00 for the implementation of social and emotional learning initiatives Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020	Accept 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant for Inskip Elementary. R-20-10-206 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2021 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant award from the Tennessee Department of Education in the amount of $110,500.00 and Fiscal Year 2020 carryover funding in the amount of $42,040.07 for after school programming at Inskip Elementary School Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020	Accept 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant for schools. R-20-10-205 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2021 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant award from the Tennessee Department of Education in the amount of $323,989.00 and Fiscal Year 2020 carryover funding in the amount of $136,793.74 for after school programming at Christenberry and Pond Gap Elementary Schools Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020	Approve digital services terms with Great Minds PBC. R-20-10-204 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Digital Services Terms of Service and Addendum with Great Minds PBC for a one (1) year Wit & Wisdom in Sync License at a cost of $7,527.00 Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020	Approve subscription for Ellevation Education Strategies Platform. R-20-10-203 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Subscription Agreement with Ellevation Inc. for the provision of the Ellevation Education Strategies Platform for the term of December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2021 at a cost of $53,993.75 Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020	Approve MOA with Alignment Nashville for HS Freshman Seminar training. R-20-10-202 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Agreement with Alignment Nashville Inc. for the provision of professional development/training for the Freshman Seminar Curriculum at Farragut High School, Halls High School and Hardin Valley Academy at a cost of $5,395.00 Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020	Approve contract for meal prep for TN School for the Deaf. R-20-10-201 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 with the State of Tennessee Department of Education for the provision of meal preparation for the Tennessee School for the Deaf Knoxville campus for the period beginning November 15, 2020 and ending July 31, 2021 which may be renewed for four (4) additional twelve (12) month terms Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020	Resolution authorizing amendment to Andrew Johnson Building PA. R-20-10-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing an amendment to real property purchase and sale agreement between Knox County and BNA Associates, LLC relating to the Andrew Johnson Building Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020	Approve funding increase for Knox County Clerk, Trustee, Sheriff East Satellite Office build out. R-20-9-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an increase in funding in the amount of $200,0089.18 for the build out of space leased from Isaiah’s Investors GP for the Knox County Clerk, Knox County Trustee, and Knox County Sheriff’s East Satellite Office located at 4732 and 4734 Centerline Drive, East Town Crossing Shopping Center, to better serve the citizens of Knox County (amount to be funded through a resolution to be presented to Commission for consideration in October) Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020	Approve services agreement with Symetra Life Insurance Company. R-20-9-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Services Agreement with Symetra Life Insurance Company to provide Group Life Insurance for Knox County Government and Knox County Schools employees Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020	Approve third amendment to OptumRx, Inc. client services agreement. R-20-9-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Third Amendment to the Client Services Agreement with OptumRx, Inc. for the administration of employee pharmacy benefit services under the Knox County Government Health Care Plan Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020	Approve amendment to grant contract with TN Dept of Health for HIV/AIDS services. R-20-9-604 — 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 HIV/AIDS Core Medical Services and Support Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $20,900.00 (no local match required) Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020	Approve amendment to grant contract with TN Dept of Health for immunization services. R-20-9-602 — 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 immunization services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $150,000.00 (no local match required) Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020	Approve amendment to grant contract with TN Dept of Human Services for child care audits. R-20-9-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services for the provision of child care agency immunization audits, which amendment extends the term of the contract by one (1) year to September 30, 2021 and increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $49,600.00 for a total of $98,700.00 (no local match required) Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020	Approve contract with TN Dept of Human Services for child support enforcement. R-20-9-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving on resubmission a contract in the amount of $191,548.51 with the Tennessee Department of Human Services for Title IV-D child support enforcement services for the period beginning October 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021 (requires a local match of $98,676.51) Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020	Approve grant contract with TN State Library for PPE and video equipment. R-20-9-214 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in an amount not to exceed $14,940.00 with the Tennessee State Library and Archives for personal protective equipment and equipment for video conferences and virtual programs (no local match required) Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020	Approve Sales Order/Service Agreement with Image Matters, Inc. for production print system. R-20-9-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Sales Order/Service Agreement with Image Matters, Inc. for the purchase of a production print system at a total cost of $144,550.00 Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020	Approve travel management services contract with World Travel Service, LLC. R-20-9-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with World Travel Service, LLC for the provision of travel management services for the period of November 1, 2020 through October 21, 2023 with the option to extend for two (2) additional years, one (1) year at a time, for a total of five (5) years Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020	Approve ApplicationXtender Software Support Agreement renewal with InStream, LLC. R-20-9-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an ApplicationXtender Software Support Agreement with InStream, LLC for annual software renewal from November 14, 2020 to November 13, 2021 at a cost of $8,554.25 Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020	Approve contract with Waste Connections for municipal solid waste disposal. R-20-9-410 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. for Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Services for a period of ten (10) years beginning October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2030 at a rate of $19.93 per ton for the first year of the contract Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-1-1
Sep 28, 2020	Approve amendments to two contracts for solid waste disposal services. R-20-9-409 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendments to two (2) contracts for solid waste disposal services for the purpose of extending the contracts to December 31, 2020 Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-1-1
Sep 28, 2020	Approve amendment to Waste Connections contract for solid waste hauling. R-20-9-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Knox County Contract Number 10-353 with Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. for solid waste roll-off hauling services, which amendment extends the contract term to December 31, 2020 Contracts & purchasing	Charles Busler’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-1-1

Dec 21, 2020

Approve stop loss insurance agreement with Symetra Life Insurance R-20-12-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement in the estimated amount of $485,434.00 with Symetra Life Insurance Company for Stop Loss Insurance for the period beginning January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-903 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement in the estimated amount of $485,434.00 with Symetra Life Insurance Company for Stop Loss Insurance for the period beginning January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021. Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 21, 2020

Approve contract with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless housing R-20-12-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Defined Services Contract with Volunteer Ministry Center to manage and operate the homeless housing facility for COVID-19 isolation and quarantine in the maximum amount of $47,000.00 for the term beginning January 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2021 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-603 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Defined Services Contract with Volunteer Ministry Center to manage and operate the homeless housing facility for COVID-19 isolation and quarantine in the maximum amount of $47,000.00 for the term beginning January 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2021. Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 21, 2020

Approve contract for used oil and hydrocarbon collection services R-20-12-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Spectra Environmental Group, Inc. to provide used oil and hydrocarbon collection services was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-406 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Spectra Environmental Group, Inc. to provide used oil and hydrocarbon collection services. Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 21, 2020

Approve contract for construction/demolition landfill services R-20-12-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Knoxville Landfills, LLC to provide construction and demolition landfill disposal services was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-405 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Knoxville Landfills, LLC to provide construction and demolition landfill disposal services. Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 21, 2020

Approve contract for roll-off hauling services R-20-12-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. to provide roll-off hauling services was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-404 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. to provide roll-off hauling services. Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 21, 2020

Approve Amendment 4 to inmate communication contract R-20-12-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment 4 to Contract No. 15-680 with Securus Technologies, Inc. for the provision of an inmate communication and management system, which amendment extends the initial term of the contract to April 30, 2021 (Contract not to be renewed) was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-301 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment 4 to Contract No. 15-680 with Securus Technologies, Inc. for the provision of an inmate communication and management system, which amendment extends the initial term of the contract to April 30, 2021 (Contract not to be renewed). Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 21, 2020

Approve contracts for floor tile installation services R-20-12-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Bonitz, Inc. and Skilled Services Quality Construction, LLC for the provision of floor tile installation services in an amount up to $200,000.00 annually for a term of one (1) year which may be extended for four (4) additional years, one (1) year at a time, for a total of five (5) years was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve R-20-12-211 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Bonitz, Inc. and Skilled Services Quality Construction, LLC for the provision of floor tile installation services in an amount up to $200,000.00 annually for a term of one (1) year which may be extended for four (4) additional years, one (1) year at a time, for a total of five (5) years. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Jay voted aye. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Commissioner Biggs was absent from the vote. Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Dec 21, 2020

Approve internet access purchase agreement with Education Networks of America R-20-12-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement for Purchase of Internet Access and Related Services with Education Networks of America, LLC through a Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Contract at an estimated cost of $420,000.00 for the funding year 2021-2022 with an option to renew through June 30, 2024 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to recommend approval on R-20-12-210 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement for Purchase of Internet Access and Related Services with Education Networks of America, LLC through a Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Contract at an estimated cost of $420,000.00 for the funding year 2021- 2022 with an option to renew through June 30, 2024. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Jay voted aye. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Commissioner Biggs was absent from the vote. Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Dec 21, 2020

Approve contracts for high-speed printers R-20-12-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Epson America, Inc., Novatech, Inc., and Riso, Inc. for the provision of high-speed printers for the term of January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021 which may be extended for an additional five (5) years, one (1) year at a time, for a total of five (5) years and six (6) months at an estimated cost of $1,226,658.00 annually was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve R-20-12-209 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Epson America, Inc., Novatech, Inc., and Riso, Inc. for the provision of high- speed printers for the term of January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021 which may be extended for an additional five (5) years, one (1) year at a time, for a total of five (5) years and six (6) months at an estimated cost of $1,226,658.00 annually. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Jay voted aye. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Commissioner Biggs was absent from the vote. Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Nov 16, 2020

Approve Participating Addendum with Voiance Language Services, LLC R-20-11-804 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Participating Addendum with Voiance Language Services, LLC to allow Knox County to utilize a Master Agreement to procure on-demand remote interpreting and document translation services through the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 16, 2020

Approve contract for court-ordered evaluations and treatment rates R-20-11-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the purpose of establishing rates for payment by Knox County to the State for court ordered evaluations and treatment for defendants charged only with misdemeanor crimes Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 16, 2020

Approve amendment to grant contract for immunization services R-20-11-605 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Three to a grant contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of immunization services, which amendment adds to the scope of services and increases the maximum liability of the state under the contract by $280,260.00 (no local match required) Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 16, 2020

Approve contracts for supplemental nursing staffing services R-20-11-604 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with RemX, Delta-T Group Tennessee, Inc., and Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services, Inc. for the provision of Supplemental Nursing Staffing Services Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 16, 2020

Approve amendment to grant contract for chronic disease services R-20-11-603 — 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 Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the contract by $189,800.00 (no local match required) Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 16, 2020

Approve contract with Metro Drug Coalition, Inc. for recovery housing R-20-11-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract between the Knox County Health Department and Metro Drug Coalition, Inc. with a maximum liability of $19,500.00 for the provision of Recovery Housing Support Fund assistance Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 16, 2020

Approve amendment to contract with Cherokee Health Systems R-20-11-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amendment to Knox County Contract Number 15-684 with Cherokee Health Systems for the provision of Primary Care Provider for children on TennCare, which amendment changes the renewal options from two (2) additional five-year terms to ten (10) additional one-year terms Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 16, 2020

Approve grant contract with TN State Library and Archives R-20-11-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount of $16,475.00 with the Tennessee State Library and Archives to purchase public catalog computers, color printers for public and staff access, and video conferencing equipment (requires a local match of $16,475.00) Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 16, 2020

Approve contract with School and Office Supply for stage curtains/rigging R-20-11-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with School and Office Supply for stage curtains and rigging services not to exceed funds allocated in the Fiscal Year 2021 General Purpose and Capital Improvement Plan budgets for the term of November 12, 2020 through November 11, 2021 which may be extended for four (4) additional years, one (1) year at a time, for a total of five (5) years Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 16, 2020

Approve contract with Skilled Services, LLC for structural stabilization R-20-11-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Skilled Services, LLC for structural stabilization services at a cost not to exceed $250,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2021 and not to exceed funds allocated in the General Purpose and Capital Improvement Plan budgets for the term of December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2021 which may be extended for four (4) additional years, one (1) year at a time, for a total of five (5) years Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 16, 2020

Approve contract with System Integrations for access control system R-20-11-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with System Integrations for an access control system at an estimated cost of $680,571.00 for Fiscal Year 2021 and not to exceed funds allocated in the Capital Improvement Plan for the remaining years of the term of November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2023, which may be renewed for two (2) additional one (1) year option periods, for a total of five (5) years Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 16, 2020

Approve NASPO Valuepoint agreement with AT&T for wireless hotspots R-20-11-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving use of a State of Utah National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) Valuepoint Master Agreement Terms and Conditions and a Participating Addendum with AT&T for purchase of wireless hot spots, as needed, to support student virtual learning at an approximate cost of $20.00 per month per hot spot Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 26, 2020

Approve Consulting Services Agreement with Stones River Group, LLC. R-20-10-906 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Consulting Services Agreement with Stones River Group, LLC in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 ($5,000.00 per month) plus out-of-pocket expenses to provide government relations services with the State of Tennessee for the term ending October 31, 2021 Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 26, 2020

Approve lease agreement with Town of Farragut for office space. R-20-10-903 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with the Town of Farragut to continue to lease satellite office space for the Knox County Clerk and Knox County Trustee in the Farragut Town Hall building for a five (5) year term beginning November 1, 2020 with a monthly rent of $1,350.00 for the first year of the lease and increasing by $50.00 each year thereafter over the term of the lease Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 26, 2020

Approve election security grant contract. R-20-10-901 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 with the State of Tennessee, Department of State, Division of Elections for the provision of election security assistance (no local match required) Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 26, 2020

Approve Bill of Sale for returning Fibroscan Elastography Machine. R-20-10-603 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Bill of Sale for the return of the Fibroscan Elastography Machine pursuant to the Ryan White Elastography Grant, as amended, with the Tennessee Department of Health for HIV/AIDS Core Medical and Support Services Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 26, 2020

Approve contract with TN Dept. of Health for lab testing. R-20-10-602 — 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 permitting requirements Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 26, 2020

Accept $50,000 donation from Friends of Library for emedia. R-20-10-212 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $50,000.00 from Friends of the Knox County Public Library for the purchase of emedia Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 26, 2020

Approve contract with University of Cambridge for academic program. R-20-10-211 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contract with The Chancellor Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge for the provision of an advanced academic program Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 26, 2020

Approve agreement with Henley Roofing Co. for Fair Garden Center. R-20-10-210 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement in the amount of $343,300.00 with Henley Roofing Company for roof upgrades to Fair Garden Family Center Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 26, 2020

Accept grant funds for Knox County Schools. R-20-10-209 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $6,250.00 Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 26, 2020

Approve Dental Grant Agreement for elementary school students. R-20-10-208 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Elementary School Dental Program Agreement for the acceptance of the Elgin Children’s Foundation Elementary School Dental Grant in an amount not to exceed $6,000.00 for student transportation costs associated with the program for the term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 26, 2020

Approve SEL in Action grant with Rockefeller Philanthropy. R-20-10-207 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Agreement with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Inc., in conjunction with NoVo Foundation and Education First, for the acceptance of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in Action grant funding in the amount of $25,000.00 for the implementation of social and emotional learning initiatives Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 26, 2020

Accept 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant for Inskip Elementary. R-20-10-206 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2021 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant award from the Tennessee Department of Education in the amount of $110,500.00 and Fiscal Year 2020 carryover funding in the amount of $42,040.07 for after school programming at Inskip Elementary School Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 26, 2020

Accept 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant for schools. R-20-10-205 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2021 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant award from the Tennessee Department of Education in the amount of $323,989.00 and Fiscal Year 2020 carryover funding in the amount of $136,793.74 for after school programming at Christenberry and Pond Gap Elementary Schools Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 26, 2020

Approve digital services terms with Great Minds PBC. R-20-10-204 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Digital Services Terms of Service and Addendum with Great Minds PBC for a one (1) year Wit & Wisdom in Sync License at a cost of $7,527.00 Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 26, 2020

Approve subscription for Ellevation Education Strategies Platform. R-20-10-203 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Subscription Agreement with Ellevation Inc. for the provision of the Ellevation Education Strategies Platform for the term of December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2021 at a cost of $53,993.75 Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 26, 2020

Approve MOA with Alignment Nashville for HS Freshman Seminar training. R-20-10-202 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Agreement with Alignment Nashville Inc. for the provision of professional development/training for the Freshman Seminar Curriculum at Farragut High School, Halls High School and Hardin Valley Academy at a cost of $5,395.00 Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 26, 2020

Approve contract for meal prep for TN School for the Deaf. R-20-10-201 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 with the State of Tennessee Department of Education for the provision of meal preparation for the Tennessee School for the Deaf Knoxville campus for the period beginning November 15, 2020 and ending July 31, 2021 which may be renewed for four (4) additional twelve (12) month terms Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 26, 2020

Resolution authorizing amendment to Andrew Johnson Building PA. R-20-10-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing an amendment to real property purchase and sale agreement between Knox County and BNA Associates, LLC relating to the Andrew Johnson Building Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 28, 2020

Approve funding increase for Knox County Clerk, Trustee, Sheriff East Satellite Office build out. R-20-9-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an increase in funding in the amount of $200,0089.18 for the build out of space leased from Isaiah’s Investors GP for the Knox County Clerk, Knox County Trustee, and Knox County Sheriff’s East Satellite Office located at 4732 and 4734 Centerline Drive, East Town Crossing Shopping Center, to better serve the citizens of Knox County (amount to be funded through a resolution to be presented to Commission for consideration in October) Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 28, 2020

Approve services agreement with Symetra Life Insurance Company. R-20-9-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Services Agreement with Symetra Life Insurance Company to provide Group Life Insurance for Knox County Government and Knox County Schools employees Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 28, 2020

Approve third amendment to OptumRx, Inc. client services agreement. R-20-9-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Third Amendment to the Client Services Agreement with OptumRx, Inc. for the administration of employee pharmacy benefit services under the Knox County Government Health Care Plan Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 28, 2020

Approve amendment to grant contract with TN Dept of Health for HIV/AIDS services. R-20-9-604 — 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 HIV/AIDS Core Medical Services and Support Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $20,900.00 (no local match required) Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 28, 2020

Approve amendment to grant contract with TN Dept of Health for immunization services. R-20-9-602 — 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 immunization services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $150,000.00 (no local match required) Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 28, 2020

Approve amendment to grant contract with TN Dept of Human Services for child care audits. R-20-9-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services for the provision of child care agency immunization audits, which amendment extends the term of the contract by one (1) year to September 30, 2021 and increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $49,600.00 for a total of $98,700.00 (no local match required) Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 28, 2020

Approve contract with TN Dept of Human Services for child support enforcement. R-20-9-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving on resubmission a contract in the amount of $191,548.51 with the Tennessee Department of Human Services for Title IV-D child support enforcement services for the period beginning October 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021 (requires a local match of $98,676.51) Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 28, 2020

Approve grant contract with TN State Library for PPE and video equipment. R-20-9-214 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in an amount not to exceed $14,940.00 with the Tennessee State Library and Archives for personal protective equipment and equipment for video conferences and virtual programs (no local match required) Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 28, 2020

Approve Sales Order/Service Agreement with Image Matters, Inc. for production print system. R-20-9-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Sales Order/Service Agreement with Image Matters, Inc. for the purchase of a production print system at a total cost of $144,550.00 Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 28, 2020

Approve travel management services contract with World Travel Service, LLC. R-20-9-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with World Travel Service, LLC for the provision of travel management services for the period of November 1, 2020 through October 21, 2023 with the option to extend for two (2) additional years, one (1) year at a time, for a total of five (5) years Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 28, 2020

Approve ApplicationXtender Software Support Agreement renewal with InStream, LLC. R-20-9-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an ApplicationXtender Software Support Agreement with InStream, LLC for annual software renewal from November 14, 2020 to November 13, 2021 at a cost of $8,554.25 Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 28, 2020

Approve contract with Waste Connections for municipal solid waste disposal. R-20-9-410 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. for Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Services for a period of ten (10) years beginning October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2030 at a rate of $19.93 per ton for the first year of the contract Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-1-1

Sep 28, 2020

Approve amendments to two contracts for solid waste disposal services. R-20-9-409 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendments to two (2) contracts for solid waste disposal services for the purpose of extending the contracts to December 31, 2020 Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-1-1

Sep 28, 2020

Approve amendment to Waste Connections contract for solid waste hauling. R-20-9-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Knox County Contract Number 10-353 with Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. for solid waste roll-off hauling services, which amendment extends the contract term to December 31, 2020 Contracts & purchasing

Charles Busler’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-1-1

Charles Busler’s votes on Contracts & purchasing · in 2020