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Gina Oster’s votes split votes

25 recorded votes: 20 aye · 2 no · 3 abstain

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Sep 25, 2023
Resolution on protecting the innocence of children. R-23-9-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, EXPRESSING THE COMMISSION’S COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING THE INNOCENCE OF CHILDREN. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Substitute motion to table:Deferred 9-1-0-1
Split Deferred
Jun 26, 2023
Support Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' petition to restore name Kuwohi. R-23-6-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, in support of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians as the tribe petitions the federal government to restore the name Kuwohi in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Intergovernmental & resolutions
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-2-0-1
Split
May 22, 2023
Ordinance on second reading: Amending zoning code re: drive-throughs. O-23-2-103 — AMENDMENTS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCES: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, APPENDIX A - ZONING, ARTICLE 5, SECTION 5.31 PERTAINING TO THE CA (GENERAL BUSINESS) ZONE AND SECTION 5.32 PERTAINING TO THE CB (BUSINESS AND MANUFACTURING) ZONE TO ALLOW FOR CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN PERMITTED USES AND USES PERMITTED ON REVIEW; ARTICLE 4 BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION 4.108 CREATING STANDARDS FOR DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES; AND ARTICLE 5, SECTIONS 5.37.03.C, 5.38.03.E, AND 5.91.03, PERTAINING TO DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES CURRENTLY PERMITTED AS A USE ON REVIEW IN THE CR (RURAL COMMERCIAL), CN (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL), AND TC (TOWN CENTER) ZONES, RESPECTIVELY, BY ADDING A REFERENCE TO PROPOSED SUBSECTION 4.108 PERTAINING TO STANDARDS FOR DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-90-9-130, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990) - (SECOND READING) Zoning & land use
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Adopted 7-2-2-0
Split
May 22, 2023
Garry Burke rezoning request to PR Planned Residential. ZONING REQUESTS: 11. Consideration of the request of Garry Burke for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7717 and 0 (2 parcels) Freeway Heights Drive, Parcel ID 028 O C 005, 014 and 013. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-T-23-RZ)
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
May 22, 2023
Serghey Botezat rezoning request to PR Planned Residential. ZONING REQUESTS: 5. Consideration of the request of Serghey Botezat for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 10 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Ball Camp Pike, Parcel ID 092 00405. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-L-23-RZ)
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
May 22, 2023
Huber Properties LLC rezoning request to PR Planned Residential. ZONING REQUESTS: 2. Consideration of the request of Huber Properties, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1103 and 1109 Fretz Road, Parcel ID 130 067 and 066. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-C-23-RZ)
Gina Oster’s vote: No Substitute motion:Failed 4-6-1-0
Split Failed
Apr 24, 2023
Urge state legislature to support stronger order of protection law R-23-4-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT GOVERNOR BILL LEE IN HIS EXECUTIVE ORDER AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE REGARDING A STRONGER ORDER OF PROTECTION LAW Intergovernmental & resolutions
Gina Oster’s vote: No Failed 3-7-0-1
Split Failed
Apr 24, 2023
Urge state legislature to support stronger order of protection law R-23-4-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT GOVERNOR BILL LEE IN HIS EXECUTIVE ORDER AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE REGARDING A STRONGER ORDER OF PROTECTION LAW Intergovernmental & resolutions
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Failed 4-5-1-1
Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 1
Mar 27, 2023
Amend Zoning Code regarding CA/CB zones and drive-through facilities (Second Reading) O-23-2-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A – Zoning, Article 5, Section 5.31 pertaining to the CA (General Business) zone and Section 5.32 pertaining to the CB (Business and Manufacturing) zone to allow for consideration of certain permitted uses and uses permitted on review; Article 4 by adding a new Subsection 4.108 creating standards for drive-through facilities; and Article 5, Sections 5.37.03.C, 5.38.03.E, and 5.91.03, pertaining to drive-through facilities currently permitted as a use on review in the CR (Rural Commercial), CN (Neighborhood Commercial), and TC (Town Center) zones, respectively, by adding a reference to proposed subsection 4.108 pertaining to standards for drive-through facilities (amending Ordinance O-90-9-130, adopted September 10, 1990) Zoning & land use
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 6-4-0-1
Split Deferred
Mar 27, 2023
Approve rezoning request for Graham Corporation to CA General Business RZ-23-3-103 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Graham Corporation for rezoning from PC Planned Commercial, C-H-2 Highway Commercial, PR Planned Residential, RB General Residential and CA General Business to CA General Business. Zoning & land use
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Feb 21, 2023
Amend Northeast County Sector Plan from AG to RR. 1-D-23-SP — Request of Aleksandr Chekhovskyy for a Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural) to RR (Rural Residential) 1-D-23-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7614 Washington Pike / Parcel ID 031 04502. (Commission District 8) Zoning & land use
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Feb 21, 2023
Rezone property from A to PR up to 5 dwelling units per acre. 1-F-23-RZ — Request of Igor Cheban for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre 1-F-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Ball Road / Parcel ID 091 16101. (Commission District 6) Zoning & land use
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Feb 21, 2023
Approve civil design contract for left turn lane at Campbell Station/Fretz Rd. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a civil design contract with Robert G. Campbell & Associates, L. P. in the amount of $37,300.00 for the installation of a left turn lane on Campbell Station Road and Fretz Road:
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Feb 21, 2023
Amend Sheriff's Office rules: change minimum age for Corrections Officers. R-23-2-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving an amendment to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Employees’ Merit System Rules and Regulations to provide for a change to the minimum age requirement for Corrections Officers from 19 to 18 years of age: Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: No Adopted 7-1-3-0
Split
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Gina Oster’s vote: No Substitute motion:Adopted 7-4-0-0
Split
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jan 23, 2023
Approve amended ground lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. R-23-1-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Ground Lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. for recreational activities for a term of ten (10) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2033 with the option to renew the lease for an additional period of ten (10) years with annual rent in the amount of $1,000.00 over the initial term of the lease with the following amendment: the term should be five (5) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2028 with $5,000.00 per year; there should be no default or automatic renewal; quarterly reports are to be provided to the Knox County Parks and Recreation Department; consider establishing a higher rental rate for non-county residents; and have open discussions with Risk Management and their insurer about the possibility of opening the space to public access Parks & community
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jan 23, 2023
Approve amended ground lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. R-23-1-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Ground Lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. for recreational activities for a term of ten (10) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2033 with the option to renew the lease for an additional period of ten (10) years with annual rent in the amount of $1,000.00 over the initial term of the lease with the following amendment: the term should be five (5) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2028 with $5,000.00 per year; there should be no default or automatic renewal; quarterly reports are to be provided to the Knox County Parks and Recreation Department; consider establishing a higher rental rate for non-county residents; and have open discussions with Risk Management and their insurer about the possibility of opening the space to public access Parks & community
Gina Oster’s vote: No Substitute motion:Failed 2-9-0-0
Split Failed
Oct 24, 2022
Approve rezoning to PR (Planned Residential) at 4 dwelling units per acre 9-D-22-RZ — Request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Oct 24, 2022
Accept resignation of Blake Wilson and appoint Garrett Holt to Board of Zoning Appeals R-22-10-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Blake Wilson (District 4) on the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals and appointing Garrett Holt to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Wilson on the Board of Zoning Appeals, which term expires September 30, 2023 Personnel & appointments
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Sep 26, 2022
Approve Community Television Agreement with Knoxville Community Media. R-22-9-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A COMMUNITY TELEVISION AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY TELEVISION OF KNOXVILLE, INC. DBA KNOXVILLE COMMUNITY MEDIA (CTV) TO OPERATE THE ACCESS CABLE CHANNELS FOR PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENTAL ACCESS PROGRAMMING – R-22-9-804: Contracts & purchasing
Gina Oster’s vote: No Adopted 6-4-0-1
Split
Sep 26, 2022
Approve Defined Services Contract with Young-Williams Animal Center. R-22-9-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DEFINED SERVICES CONTRACT AMONG KNOX COUNTY, THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, AND YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER OF EAST TENNESSEE TO PROMOTE THE RESPONSIBLE CARE AND WELFARE OF ANIMALS WITH KNOX COUNTY AND THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE EACH PAYING THE AMOUNT OF $1,075,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME - R-22-9-802: Contracts & purchasing
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
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 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
Split

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