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Gina Oster’s votes

76 recorded votes: 75 aye · 1 no

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Sep 26, 2022
Approve Randy Guignard rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential. RZ-22-9-104 — ZONING REQUESTS: 4. Consideration of the request of Randy Guignard for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7600 Ridgeview Road, Parcel ID 021 159. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 7-K-22-RZ) Zoning & land use
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve Randy Guignard Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment. RZ-22-9-103 — ZONING REQUESTS: 3. Consideration of the request of Randy Guignard for Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural and HP Hillside Protection to RR Rural Residential and HP Hillside Protection was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7600 Ridgeview Road, Parcel ID 021 159. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 7-E-22-SP) Zoning & land use
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve Castillo Homes, LLC rezoning from CA General Business to RA Low Density Residential. RZ-22-9-102 — ZONING REQUESTS: 2. Consideration of the request of Castillo Homes, LLC for rezoning CA (k) General Business to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Karla Drive, Parcel ID 137 D A 010 and 137 22502. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 7-F-22-RZ) Zoning & land use
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve Castillo Homes, LLC South County Sector Plan Amendment. RZ-22-9-101 — ZONING REQUESTS: 1. Consideration of the request of Castillo Homes, LLC for South County Sector Plan Amendment from GC General Commercial to LDR Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Karla Drive, Parcel ID 137 D A 010 and 137 22502. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 8-G-22-SP) Zoning & land use
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Appoint Christopher Manning and Steve Weiner to Sheriff's Office Merit System Board. R-22-9-114 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE A TWO (2) YEAR TERM AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE A THREE (3) YEAR TERM ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE EMPLOYEES' MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS – R-22-9-114: Personnel & appointments
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Failed 5-0-5-1
Failed
Sep 26, 2022
Reappoint/appoint members to Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. R-22-9-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING CURTIS BROWN (DISTRICT 1), DOUG LLOYD (DISTRICT 3), AND CECIL ANDERSON (DISTRICT 5); APPOINTING SHERRI GARRETT (DISTRICT 7) AND PAUL HUFF (DISTRICT 9) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (TERMS EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 30, 2024) - R-22-9-112: Personnel & appointments
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve 242 notary applications. NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 242 Notary Applications received.
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve budget amendments totaling $13,459,394.98. BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Consideration of Budget Amendments – total amount of $13,459,394.98 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve line item transfers totaling $21,330,579.70. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Consideration of Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $21,330,579.70 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve second reading for closure of portion of Old Tazewell Pike. CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF OLD TAZEWELL PIKE, NEAR THE 1ST COMFORTER CHURCH, TO IMPROVE SAFETY FOR MOTORISTS AND ADJACENT RESIDENTS - (SECOND READING):
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Sep 26, 2022
Approve first reading for closure of Dempster Lane. CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF DEMPSTER LANE OFF TIPTON STATION IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 9. DEMPSTER LANE WAS IDENTIFIED IN AN AUDIT OF OUR ROAD LIST AND IS A GRAVEL ROAD THAT THE COUNTY HAS NOT MAINTAINED IN OVER 25 YEARS AND CURRENTLY ONLY SERVES ONE PARCEL - (FIRST READING):
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve correction of clerical error for Mission Hill Lane right of way acceptance. DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the Clerical Errors regarding the Acceptance of One County Road was before the Board of Commissioners: At the July 22, 2019 County Commission meeting, due to a clerical error, a portion of Mission Hill Lane located in Massey Creek Phase 1; District 6 was accepted with 50 feet of right of way. The correct right of way is 100 feet accepted by the County Commission on July 22, 2019, is hereby noted, and approved.
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve minutes of previous meeting held on August 22, 2022. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on August 22, 2022 (Regular Session) was before the Board of Commissioners.
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Honor South-Doyle High School 4x100 relay team with signage. R-22-9-105 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE 2022 4A GIRLS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 4X100 RELAY TEAM OF LARIAH COZART, AMANI MARTIN, KA'SHAUNA DYER, AND ABBY SHARPE FROM SOUTH-DOYLE HIGH SCHOOL WITH THE INSTALLATION OF CONGRATULATORY SIGNAGE ON BOTH COATNEY ROAD AND TIPTON STATION ROAD - R-22-9-105: Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Honor Commissioner Justin Biggs for his service. R-22-9-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING COMMISSIONER JUSTIN BIGGS FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION – R-22-9-103: Personnel & appointments
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Honor Commissioner Charles Busler for his service. R-22-9-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING COMMISSIONER CHARLES BUSLER FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION - R-22-9-102: Personnel & appointments
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Honor Commissioner Randy Smith for his service. R-22-9-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING COMMISSIONER RANDY SMITH FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION – R-22-9-101: Personnel & appointments
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Authorize Industrial Development Board to accept payments in lieu of taxes. R-22-9-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX TO ACCEPT FROM BLUEPRINT GROUP, LLC, AND AXLE LOGISTICS, LLC PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF AD VALOREM TAXES WITH RESPECT TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 849 NORTH CENTRAL STREET AND 0 BERNARD STREET, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37917 - R-22-9-906: Budget & taxes
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve change order to construction contract for North Cedar Bluff Road Sidewalks. R-22-9-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $215,000.00 TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH SOUTHERN CONSTRUCTORS, INC. FOR THE NORTH CEDAR BLUFF ROAD SIDEWALKS PROJECT - R-22-9-905: Roads & infrastructure
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Accept monetary donations and school products for School Mania. R-22-9-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF MONETARY DONATIONS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $25,950.00 AND DONATIONS OF VARIOUS SCHOOL PRODUCTS FROM NUMEROUS BUSINESSES IN SUPPORT OF SCHOOL MANIA - R-22-9-902: Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve lease agreement with State of TN for office space in Old Courthouse. R-22-9-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR THE LEASE OF 950 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE LOCATED IN THE OLD COURTHOUSE BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2022 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 - R-22-9-803: Contracts & purchasing
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve contract with State of TN for misdemeanor court-ordered evaluations. R-22-9-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN 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 MISDEMEANORS CRIMES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 - R-22-9-801: Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for school-based oral disease prevention. R-22-9-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $520,000.00 ($260,000.00 PER YEAR) WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF SCHOOL BASED ORAL DISEASE PREVENTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) - R-22-9-603: Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Accept funds from Kansas University Medical Center Research Institute for FIMR program. R-22-9-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE KANSAS UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN THE AMOUNT OF $600.00 FOR COMPLETION OF THE 2019-2022 CITY MATCH INSTITUTE FOR EQUITY IN BIRTH OUTCOMES EVALUATION UNDER THE FETAL INFANT MORTALITY REVIEW PROGRAM - R-22-9-602: Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve MOU with CAC for CDBG funds for housing rehab. R-22-9-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT WITH THE KNOXVILLE/KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) TO PROVIDE $350,000.00 IN 2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM COSTS AND HOUSING REHABILITATION CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR SINGLE-FAMILY OWNER-OCCUPIED, LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS) – R-22-9-501: Budget & taxes
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve amendment to TDOT agreement for intersection improvements. R-22-9-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER 2 TO AGREEMENT NUMBER 140055 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT STATE ROUTE 131 (WEST EMORY ROAD) AND HARRELL ROAD/CARPENTER ROAD - R-22-9-405: Roads & infrastructure
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve project agreement with TDOT for pedestrian bridge over SR 131. R-22-9-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LOCAL AGENCY PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER STATE ROUTE 131 (TAZEWELL PIKE) FROM GIBBS ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOLS TO GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL - R-22-9-404: Roads & infrastructure
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve MOU with Southland Group, LLC for turn lane improvements. R-22-9-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SOUTHLAND GROUP, LLC FOR TURN LANE IMPROVEMENTS ON MURPHY ROAD AND HORSESTALL DRIVE AND MEADOWS AT SHANNON VALLEY - R-22-9-403: Roads & infrastructure
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve contract with S&ME, Inc. for Plumb Creek Park stream bank stabilization. R-22-9-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH S&ME, INC. FOR DESIGN, PERMIT, PROJECT MANUAL PREPARATION, AND BID PERIOD SUPPORT FOR STREAM BANK STABILIZATION AND ENHANCEMENT IN PORTIONS OF PLUMB CREEK PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,845.50 (FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT AND PREVIOUSLY ALLOCATED TO THIS PROJECT) - R-22-9-402: Parks & community
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve utility agreement with West Knox Utility District for Hardin Valley Roundabout. R-22-9-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY CONSTRUCTION AND RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH THE WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT FOR THE HARDIN VALLEY ROUNDABOUT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $276,342.50 - R-22-9-401: Roads & infrastructure
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve contract with Pinnacle Sales Company (Jiffy Lube) for oil change services. R-22-9-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PINNACLE SALES COMPANY (DBA JIFFY LUBE) FOR VEHICLE OIL CHANGE SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2023 WITH FOUR (4) ONE-YEAR RENEWALS THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2027 - R-22-9-302: Contracts & purchasing
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve MOU with City of Knoxville for 2022 JAG grant administration. R-22-9-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE 2022 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) AWARD AND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $42,949.00 AS KNOX COUNTY'S PORTION OF THE GRANT AWARD - R-22-9-301: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Accept $10,000.00 grant from National Endowment for Arts for Children's Festival. R-22-9-215 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS IN SUPPORT OF THE 2023 CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL OF READING (REQUIRES A 1:1 MATCH) – R-22-9-215: Budget & taxes
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Accept $86,549.36 from Barbara Thompson Slater's estate for public library. R-22-9-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $86,549.36 FROM THE ESTATE OF BARBARA THOMPSON SLATER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CEDAR BLUFF BRANCH AND THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS DEPARTMENT OF THE KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY – R-22-9-214: Budget & taxes
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Reappoint Nancy Peterson to Library Advisory Board. R-22-9-113 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING NANCY PETERSON (DISTRICT 3 SEAT) TO THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2025) - R-22-9-113: Personnel & appointments
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Accept Harold Cannon's resignation & appoint Tom Clabo to Air Pollution Control Board. R-22-9-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF HAROLD CANNON FROM THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD AND APPOINTING TOM CLABO (NOMINEE OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE MAYOR OF AN OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE) TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF HAROLD CANNON ON THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2025) - R-22-9-111: Personnel & appointments
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Confirm reappointment of Rob Quillin as Hearing Officer for sexually oriented businesses. R-22-9-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF ROB QUILLIN AS THE HEARING OFFICER FOR VIOLATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ORDINANCE REGULATING SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES WITHIN KNOX COUNTY (TERM EXPIRES AUGUST 31, 2026) - R-22-9-110: Personnel & appointments
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve amendment to contract with Instructure, Inc. for assessment program. R-22-9-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NUMBER 21-383 WITH INSTRUCTURE, INC. (F/K/A CERTICA SOLUTIONS, INC.) FOR A CUSTOMIZED BENCHMARK ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MASTERY CONNECT) FOR THE TERM OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 AT A COST OF $931,250.00 USING ESSER 3.0 GRANT FUNDS - R-22-9-213: Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve amendments to student transportation contracts adding fuel surcharge. R-22-9-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO CONTRACTS WITH CITY SHUTTLE LLC, MCCONKEY TRANSPORTATION, INC., AND RPM TRANSIT, INC. FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENTS ADD A PER MILE FUEL SURCHARGE THAT WILL ADJUST THE PRICE OF GASOLINE - R-22-9-212: Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools totaling $25,321.00. R-22-9-211 — 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 $25,321.00 - R-22-9-211: Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve grant agreement with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Inc. R-22-9-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS, INC. FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2022 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2023 – R-22-9-210: Budget & taxes
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for Elevate Program grant funding. R-22-9-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR THE RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,396.36 FOR THE ELEVATE PROGRAM - R-22-9-209: Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve MOU with Health Dept. for school-based nursing services. R-22-9-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $519,711.00 TO PROVIDE SCHOOL-BASED NURSING SERVICES AS PART OF THE "IN SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM" FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023 - R-22-9-208: Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Human Services for Pre-Employment Transition Services. R-22-9-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $368,196.50 ($184,098.25 PER YEAR) WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES SCHOOL TO WORK PROGRAM TO BENEFIT STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2022 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) - R-22-9-207: Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Accept TN Dept. of Education 21st Century Community Learning Center grant for schools. R-22-9-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER CARRYOVER AND 2022-2023 GRANT AWARD IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $443,926.64 FOR CHRISTENBERRY AND POND GAP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - R-22-9-206: Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve agreement with The Lewis Group Architects, Inc. for Sterchi Elementary School addition/renovations. R-22-9-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LEWIS GROUP ARCHITECTS, INC., P.C. IN THE AMOUNT $1,180,000.00 FOR THE DESIGN OF AN ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS TO STERCHI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - R-22-9-205: Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve agreement with Cope Associates, Inc. for Hardin Valley Academy addition design. R-22-9-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH COPE ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $732,000.00 FOR THE DESIGN OF AN ADDITION TO HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY - R-22-9-204: Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve contracts for foreign language interpretation services. R-22-9-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY AND VOLATIA LANGUAGE NETWORK, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION SERVICES UP TO $200,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2022 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2023, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS - R-22-9-203: Contracts & purchasing
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve ApplicationXtender software support renewal with InStream, LLC. R-22-9-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN APPLICATIONXTENDER SOFTWARE SUPPORT AGREEMENT WITH INSTREAM, LLC FOR ANNUAL SOFTWARE RENEWAL FOR DIGITAL STORAGE OF IEP DOCUMENTATION FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2022 TO NOVEMBER 13, 2023 AT A COST OF $9,431.00 - R-22-9-202: Contracts & purchasing
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve utility easement with KUB at Lula Powell Drive near Green Magnet Academy. R-22-9-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) AT LULA POWELL DRIVE NEAR GREEN MAGNET ACADEMY - R-22-9-201: Roads & infrastructure
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Amend agenda to remove item R-22-9-502 from General Government Consent Calendar. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to remove the following item from the General Government Consent Calendar: Item #27 – Resolution R-22-9-502 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving three (3) twelve (12) month Memorandums of Understanding with Karns Fire Department, Knox County Rescue, and Seymour Volunteer Fire Department for the provision of fire/rescue emergency services.
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Amend agenda to withdraw items R-22-9-601 and R-22-9-805. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items: Item #51 - Resolution R-22-9-601 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Tenth Amendment to Contract Number 12-500 with Rural Metro of Tennessee, L.P. to provide medical ambulance services in Knox County, which amendment adds a temporary fifth response time exemption to begin June 1, 2022 and continue through the date on which the United States Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Determination that a Public Health Emergency Exists as a result of COVID-19 ends, or until a new Ambulance Service Agreement is awarded through the Knox County Procurement process and is approved by the Knox County Commission and signed by the Knox County Mayor, whichever comes first; and Item #54 - Resolution R-22-9-805 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the recommendation of the Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee that Knox County's Ambulance Service Agreement with Rural Metro of Tennessee, L.P. (AMR) be discontinued effective June 30, 2023 pursuant to the provisions of Section 803 of the Agreement.
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Amend agenda to defer items R-22-9-104, R-22-9-901, and O-22-9-101 to October meeting. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the October 2022 meeting: Item #38 - Resolution R-22-9-104 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Ed Shouse upon the occasion of his retirement as Knox County Trustee; Item #55 - Resolution R-22-9-901 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a ground lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. for recreational activities for a term of ten (10) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2033 with the option to renew the lease for an additional period of ten (10) years with annual rent in the amount of $1,000.00 over the initial term of the lease; and Item #59 - Ordinance O-22-9-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 6, Article II, "Animal Control", to amend Section 6-46, "Impoundment", and add a new Section 6-49 regarding inhumane chaining of dogs (amending Ordinance O-96-5-101, adopted June 24, 1996; Ordinance O-15-4-101, adopted May 26, 2015; and establishing Section 6-49, previously reserved) - (First Reading).
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Amend agenda to add items R-22-9-213, R-22-9-105, R-22-9-907, and discussion item 60. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #13 - Resolution R-22-9-213 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract Number 21-383 with Instructure, Inc. (f/k/a Certica Solutions, Inc.) for a customized benchmark assessment program (Mastery Connect) for the term of September 16, 2022 through September 15, 2023 at a cost of $931,250.00 using Esser 3.0 Grant funds; Item #39 - Resolution R-22-9-105 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the 2022 4A girls state championship 4x100 relay team of Lariah Cozart, Amani Martin, Ka'Shauna Dyer, and Abby Sharpe from South-Doyle High School with the installation of congratulatory signage on both Coatney Road and Tipton Station Road, Item #58 - Resolution R-22-9-907 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the execution of an Interlocal Agreement relating to Joint Economic and Community Development Board; and Item #60 - Discussion item regarding the Mayor's appointment to the Hallsdale-Powell Utility District.
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution accepting and approving bonds of Trustee and Sheriff R-22-9-111-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE BONDS OF JUSTIN BIGGS, KNOX COUNTY TRUSTEE, AND CHARLES THOMAS SPANGLER, KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF - R-22-9-111-SS: Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Adopted 10-0-1-0
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution accepting and approving bonds of Trustee and Sheriff R-22-9-111-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE BONDS OF JUSTIN BIGGS, KNOX COUNTY TRUSTEE, AND CHARLES THOMAS SPANGLER, KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF - R-22-9-111-SS: Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Failed 10-0-1-0
Failed
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution appointing Commissioner to CAC Board R-22-9-110-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING A COMMISSIONER TO THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) BOARD - R-22-9-110-SS: Personnel & appointments
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution approving appointment to Three Ridges Golf Board R-22-9-109-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION OF COMMISSIONER KIM FRAZIER FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE THREE RIDGES GOLF BOARD - R-22-9-109-SS: Personnel & appointments
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution appointing Commissioner to TTCDA Board R-22-9-108-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING A COMMISSIONER TO THE TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TTCDA) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - R-22-9-108-SS: Personnel & appointments
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution appointing Commissioner to Railroad Authority Board R-22-9-107-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING A COMMISSIONER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE KNOX COUNTY RAILROAD AUTHORITY - R-22-9-107-SS: Personnel & appointments
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution appointing/reappointing Commissioner to the Audit Committee R-22-9-106-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING A COMMISSIONER TO THE KNOX COUNTY AUDIT COMMITTEE – R-22-9-106-SS: Personnel & appointments
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution appointing/reappointing Commissioners to the Code Commission R-22-9-105-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING A COMMISSIONER AND APPOINTING TWO (2) COMMISSIONERS TO THE KNOX COUNTY CODE COMMISSION - R-22-9-105-SS Personnel & appointments
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution appointing/reappointing Commissioners to Retirement and Pension Board R-22-9-104-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING A COMMISSIONER AND APPOINTING TWO (2) COMMISSIONERS TO THE KNOX COUNTY RETIREMENT AND PENSION BOARD - R-22-9-104-SS: Personnel & appointments
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution for continued participation in Joint Education Committee R-22-9-103-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, PROVIDING FOR THE COMMISSION'S CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE JOINT EDUCATION COMMITTEE THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2023 AND APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING FOUR (4) COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE ON SAID COMMITTEE - R-22-9-103-SS: Personnel & appointments
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution appointing/reappointing Commissioner to Development Corp. Board R-22-9-102-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING A COMMISSIONER TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF KNOX COUNTY ALONG WITH THE CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR OF THE COMMISSION - R-22-9-102-SS: Personnel & appointments
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution appointing Commissioners to Standing Committees R-22-9-101-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING COMMISSIONERS TO THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION (STANDING COMMITTEES NOT COMPOSED OF THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION INCLUDE THE RULES COMMITTEE, INSOLVENCY BOARD AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE) - R-22-9-101-SS: Personnel & appointments
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2022
Re-organization of the Knox County Commission with election of Chair and Vice-Chair CONSIDERATION OF THE RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION WITH THE ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR:
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-4-0-0
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