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John Schoonmaker’s votes

100 recorded votes: 96 aye · 3 no · 1 abstain

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Aug 26, 2024
Approve ordinance amending code for suspension with loss of pay as grievance (Second Reading). O-24-7-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-67(3) TO LIST A SUSPENSION WITH A LOSS OF PAY AS A GRIEVANCE WHICH MAY BE ADDRESSED BY THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (ORD. NO. O-22-6-103, ADOPTED 7-25-22). (SECOND READING) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve ordinance to repeal and replace Stormwater Management code (Second Reading). O-24-7-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO REPEAL AND REPLACE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE VI, "STORMWATER MANAGEMENT," TO COMPLY WITH THE RECENTLY ADOPTED STATE OF TENNESSEE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMIT FOR SMALL MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4). (ORD. NO. O-07-12-101, ADOPTED 1-28-08; ORD. NO. O-12-11-102, ADOPTED 12-17-12; AND ORD. NO. O-13-3-102, ADOPTED 4-29-13) (SECOND READING) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve ordinance amending Knox County Code Title VI of Civil Rights Act (First Reading). O-24-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE X, DIVISION 1, SECTION 2-763, "TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964", TO COMPLY WITH NEW GUIDANCE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. ORD. NO. O-16-8-101, ADOPTED 9-26-16, ORD. NO. O-19-3-101, ADOPTED 4-22-19, AND ORD. NO. O-22-10-101, ADOPTED 11-21-22) (FIRST READING) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Withdraw Knox County's participation in the Arena Use Committee. R-24-8-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WITHDRAW KNOX COUNTY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE ARENA USE COMMITTEE Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve lease agreement for West Knox County Satellite Office. R-24-8-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CORPORATE SQUARE, LP FOR A NEW WEST KNOX COUNTY SATELLITE OFFICE FOR THE COUNTY CLERK, TRUSTEE, AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT AT 9000 EXECUTIVE PARK DRIVE Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve Intergovernmental Financial Assistance Agreement with Industrial Development Board. R-24-8-805 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve 3 MOUs to promote fire and rescue emergency resources. R-24-8-507 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING TO PROMOTE FIRE AND RESCUE EMERGENCY RESOURCES WITH KARNS FIRE DEPARTMENT ($277,034.63); SEYMOUR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ($122,827.74), AND KNOX COUNTY RESCUE ($205,137.63) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve 4 MOUs to enhance fire and rescue emergency services. R-24-8-506 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING FOUR (4) MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING TO ENHANCE THE OPERATION OF FIRE AND RESCUE EMERGENCY SERVICES WITH KNOX COUNTY FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU ($66,016.91); KNOX COUNTY RESCUE ($68,025.79); RURAL METRO FIRE DEPARTMENT ($970,000.00); AND SEYMOUR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ($349,935.00). (FEDERALLY FUNDED UNDER STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS (SLFRF) THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Accept resignation of Shane Jackson from PBA Board, confirm Garrett Holt's appointment. R-24-8-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF SHANE JACKSON ON THE PUBLIC BUILDING AUTHORITY (PBA) BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF GARRETT HOLT TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. JACKSON ON THE BOARD, WHICH TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 13, 2029 Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve 263 Notary Applications. NOTARY APPLICATIONS: Approval of the 263 Notary Applications received
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve Budget Amendments totaling $13,383.77. BUDGET AMENDMENTS – TOTAL AMOUNT OF $13,383.77
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $1,684,176.95. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS – TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,684,176.95
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve closure of Lobetti Road north of Schaad Road (First Reading). CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF LOBETTI ROAD IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF THE NEW SCHAAD ROAD, DISTRICT 6. (FIRST READING)
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve closure of Lobetti Road between Jubilee Farms Way and Ball Camp Pike (First Reading). CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF LOBETTI ROAD BETWEEN JUBILEE FARMS WAY AND BALL CAMP PIKE, DISTRICT 6. (FIRST READING)
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Acceptance of new county road: Portion of Gliding Hawk Lane. CONSIDERATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF NEW COUNTY ROAD: PORTION OF GLIDING HAWK LANE, LOCATED SOUTH OF HARDIN VALLEY ROAD AND EAST OF GREENLAND WAY, COMMISSION DISTRICT 6. (COST TO REPAVE, $38,100.00)
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Acceptance of new county roads in Boulder Point and Grassy Creek subdivisions. DRIVES AND ROADS: Acceptance of the following new county roads: A. Townsend Park Lane located in Boulder Point Phase VI, District 6. B. Poplar Grove Lane located in Boulder Point Phase VII, District 6. C. Hemlock Crest Lane located in Boulder Point Phase VII, District 6. D. Malone Creek Drive located in Grassy Creek Subdivision, District 6. E. Grassy Knoll Road located in Grassy Creek Subdivision, District 6. F. Hickory Reserve Road located in Reserve at Hickory Creek – Unit 1, District 6. G. Grand Fork Drive located in Reserve at Hickory Creek – Unit 1, District 6. H. Bethel Hollow Drive located in Reserve at Hickory Creek – Unit 1, District 6.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve minutes of previous meeting. Approval of minutes of previous meeting held on July 22, 2024
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Honor the Gibbs Lady Eagles softball team for winning their 11th State Championship. R-24-8-104 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE GIBBS LADY EAGLES SOFTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THEIR 11TH STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Honor the Carter Lady Hornets softball team for their state runner-up finish. R-24-8-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE CARTER LADY HORNETS SOFTBALL TEAM FOR THEIR HISTORIC RUN TO THE SPRING FLING AND STATE RUNNER-UP FINISH IN CLASS 3A Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Honor Keith Foster for leadership in economic development in marginalized communities. R-24-8-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING KEITH FOSTER, CEO OF ABUNDANT CAPITAL GROUP, FOR HIS LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY IMPACT ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Honor Adam Wilson and Adam Wilson Realty for supporting Knox County Schools educators. R-24-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING ADAM WILSON AND ADAM WILSON REALTY FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS EDUCATORS Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve contract with ComPsych Corporation for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services. R-24-8-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH COMPSYCH CORPORATION FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO SERVE AS KNOX COUNTY'S EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) IN THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $66,432.00 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve contract with Delta Dental of Tennessee for employee dental benefit services. R-24-8-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH DELTA DENTAL OF TENNESSEE FOR THE PROVISION OF EMPLOYEE DENTAL BENEFIT SERVICES Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Emergency Management for COVID-19 public assistance. R-24-8-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION NUMBER FEMA-4514-DR-TN FOR COVID-19 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $962,568.39 WITH A LOCAL MATCH OF $10,704.18 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Authorize suspension of procurement regulations for vehicles for one year. R-24-8-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE SUSPENSION OF SECTIONS IV.J AND IX.E OF THE KNOX COUNTY PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS REGARDING THE PROCUREMENT OF VEHICLES FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2025 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve contract with Mammoth Holdings, LLC (Pure Magic Car Wash) for car washing services. R-24-8-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH MAMMOTH HOLDINGS, LLC D/B/A PURE MAGIC CAR WASH FOR CAR WASHING SERVICES Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Designate, commit, and appropriate funds FY24 to FY25. R-24-8-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DESIGNATING/COMMITTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,996,497.97 FROM FISCAL YEAR 2024 TO FISCAL YEAR 2025 FOR VARIOUS FUNDS AND DEPARTMENTS Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve contract with United Rentals for portable toilet rental services. R-24-8-706 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH UNITED RENTALS FOR THE PROVISION OF PORTABLE TOILET RENTAL SERVICES Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve contract with Johnson, Mirmiran, & Thompson for Halls Greenway Connector R-O-W acquisition. R-24-8-705 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON, MIRMIRAN, & THOMPSON, INC. IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $33,000.00 FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION SERVICES FOR THE HALLS GREENWAY CONNECTOR PROJECT Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve contract amendment with Cannon & Cannon for Halls Greenway Connector design. R-24-8-704 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH CANNON & CANNON, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,200.00 FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN WORK FOR THE HALLS GREENWAY CONNECTOR Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve bylaws to create a Youth Sports Advisory Board. R-24-8-703 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING BYLAWS TO CREATE A YOUTH SPORTS ADVISORY BOARD TO PROMOTE POSITIVE PARTICIPATION AND SPORTSMANSHIP DURING YOUTH RECREATIONAL ATHLETICS THROUGH 100% POSITIVE AND CONSTRUCTIVE DEVELOPMENT BY ADULT INVOLVEMENT AND YOUTH PARTICIPATION Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Authorize acceptance of donation for picnic pavilion at Carter Sports Park. R-24-8-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FROM MY SON SHINES FUND VIA THE LEGACY PARKS FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,736.76 FOR A PICNIC PAVILION AT CARTER SPORTS PARK Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve contract with Great Southern Recreation for New Harvest Park splash pad remodel. R-24-8-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GREAT SOUTHERN RECREATION FOR THE REMODEL OF THE SPLASH PAD AT NEW HARVEST PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $449,453.00 Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Health for Viral Hepatitis Program services. R-24-8-607 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $85,200.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF VIRAL HEPATITIS PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve Letter of Agreement for State HIV Surveillance and Prevention Program grant. R-24-8-606 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR A DIRECT APPROPRIATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $206,100.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF STATE HIV SURVEILLANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve contract with TN Dept of Human Services for child care immunization record audits. R-24-8-605 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $78,072.50 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF LICENSED CHILD CARE AGENCY IMMUNIZATION RECORD AUDITS FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve Amendment Two to grant contract with TN Dept of Health for immunization services. R-24-8-604 — 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 $351,100.00 FOR A TOTAL MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF $4,373,443.00. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Health for Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Program. R-24-8-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $9,704,400.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF WOMEN, INFANT AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2027. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve contract with TN Dept of Health for Arbovirus testing of mosquito samples. R-24-8-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF ARBOVIRUS TESTING OF MOSQUITO SAMPLES FOR WEST NILE VIRUS, ST. LOUIS ENCEPHALITIS VIRUS, AND FLANDERS VIRUS FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2025 WITH THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE COUNTY UNDER THE CONTRACT TO NOT EXCEED $3,500.00 Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Health for Healthy Built Environments. R-24-8-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $80,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF HEALTHY BUILT ENVIRONMENTS FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve DOJ/OJP/BJA grant agreements for Probation Partnership Program. R-24-8-505 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH METRO DRUG COALITION, INC. ($133,000.00) AND JUSTICE SYSTEM PARTNERS ($102,000.00) IN 2023 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS (OJP) BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (BJA) FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS TO SUPPORT KNOX COUNTY PROBATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM TO COMBAT OPIOID SUBSTANCE MISUSE SERVICES. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve 4 agreements in 2024 CDBG funds for service providers. R-24-8-504 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING FOUR (4) AGREEMENTS IN 2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDS WITH THE FOLLOWING SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS: NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING, INC. ($75.000.00), THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE ($15,000.00), KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE ($125,326.55), AND KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S COMMUNITY LAW OFFICE ($25,000.00). (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve 6 contracts for contractor services in Knox County Home Rehabilitation Program. R-24-8-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING SIX (6) CONTRACTS WITH BALLINGER CONSTRUCTION; SOUTHEAST RESTORATION GROUP; SERVPRO OF BLOUNT COUNTY; DPN BUILDERS; KRUG & SONS; AND CONRAD CONTRACTING FOR CONTRACTOR SERVICES IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve 21 agreements in Opioid Settlement Funds for remediation strategies. R-24-8-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING TWENTY-ONE (21) AGREEMENTS IN OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS PROGRAM ABATEMENT AND SUBDIVISION FUNDS FOR VARIOUS REMEDIATION STRATEGIES ADDRESSING OPIOID SUBSTANCE MISUSE, AS FOLLOWS: METRO DRUG COALITION ($20,000.00); BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TENNESSEE ($66,667.00); EAST TENNESSEE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, INC. ($125,000.00); COVENANT HEALTH ($183,333.33); CHILDHELP, INC. ($166,667.00); LEGAL AID OF EAST TENNESSEE ($100,000.00); RENEW CLINIC ($108,333.00); FREE MEDICAL CLINIC OF AMERICA ($49,000.00); BIP KNOXVILLE DBA HEALING THE HOME ($48,538.00); SHORA FOUNDATION ($8,333.00); HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER, INC. ($300,000.00); A STEP AHEAD FOUNDATION OF EAST TENNESSEE ($8,840.00); HARMONY FAMILY CENTER, INC. ($20,300.00); POSITIVELY LIVING ($159,821.00); BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY ($166,667.00); HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER, INC. ($366,667.00); METRO DRUG COALITION ($46,667.00); NEW DIRECTION HEALTH CARE SOLUTIONS, INC. ($10,000.00) KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE ($117,113.00); KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY OFFICE OF HOUSING STABILITY ($250,000.00); AND KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE ($49,553.00) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve substantial amendment to PY 2020 Action Plan for The Restoration House and Sacred Ground Hospice. R-24-8-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO PROGRAM YEAR (PY) 2020 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN WITHIN KNOX COUNTY’S HUD APPROVED 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN BY APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS, SUBJECT TO HUD APPROVAL OF THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT, WITH: 1) THE RESTORATION HOUSE OF EAST TENNESSEE ($30,000.00) FOR THE ON BELAY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM; AND 2) AMENDMENT ONE TO SACRED GROUND HOSPICE HOUSE ($49,758.00) FOR END-OF-LIFE HOSPICE CARE TO UNDER/UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS. (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV) FUNDING). (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve contract supplement with Gresham Smith for Hardin Valley Road improvements. R-24-8-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUPPLEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,130.00 TO THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH GRESHAM SMITH FOR ADDITIONAL WORK TO EXTEND THE SCOPE OF IMPROVEMENTS ON HARDIN VALLEY ROAD TO BRIGHTON FARMS BLVD Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve MOU with Clear Water Partners II for East Beaver Creek Drive improvements. R-24-8-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CLEAR WATER PARTNERS II, G.P. FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO EAST BEAVER CREEK DRIVE, INCLUDING A ROUNDABOUT AND GEOMETRIC REALIGNMENT Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve State Aid Contract with TDOT for resurfacing N. Cedar Bluff Road. R-24-8-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A STATE AID CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE RESURFACING OF N. CEDAR BLUFF ROAD FROM SHERRILL BLVD. TO MIDDLEBROOK PIKE FOR AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $827,974.88 WITH $811,415.38 (98%) BEING PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $16,559.50 (2%) BEING PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve contract with Sharps Medical Waste Services for collection and disposal. R-24-8-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SHARPS MEDICAL WASTE SERVICES, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2025 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-24-8-215 — 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 $130,884.00 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve TN Dept of Education IDEA Partnership for Systemic Change Grant. R-24-8-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IDEA PARTNERSHIP FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Human Services for Pre-Employment Transition Services. R-24-8-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $391,199.00 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, 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve TN Dept of Education FY25 Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) Grant. R-24-8-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2025 VOLUNTARY PRE-K (VPK) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,171,811.22 WITH REQUIRED IN-KIND AND MATCHING FUNDS OF $1,210,895.99 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve contract with VEC, LLC for psychoeducational services. R-24-8-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROPOSAL CONTRACT FOR PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL SERVICES WITH VEC, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST SERVICES FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST UP TO $399,200.00 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve contract increase for Sterchi Elementary School addition and renovations design. R-24-8-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE DESIGN CONTRACT WITH LEWIS GROUP ARCHITECTS UP TO $893,000.00 FOR THE RE-DESIGN AND RE-BIDDING OF AN ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS TO STERCHI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve contract with Accenture LLP for strategic planning services. R-24-8-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ACCENTURE LLP FOR THE PROVISION OF STRATEGIC PLANNING SERVICES UP TO $150,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 THROUGH COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve contracts for foreign language interpretation services. R-24-8-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH GLOBAL LANGUAGE CONSULTANTS AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION SERVICES UP TO $250,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2024 THROUGH JULY 31, 2025 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve contract with Public Consulting Group for Special Education Data Management support. R-24-8-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PUBLIC CONSULTING GROUP FOR THE PROVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION DATA MANAGEMENT-TECHNICAL SUPPORT UP TO $130,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 THROUGH COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve agreement with Parchment for student transcript services at Farragut High School. R-24-8-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH PARCHMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF STUDENT TRANSCRIPT SERVICES FOR FARRAGUT HIGH SCHOOL FOR A ONE-TIME IMPLEMENTATION FEE OF $1,375.00 PLUS OTHER APPLICABLE FEES FOR A TERM OF 36 MONTHS Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve Master Services Agreement with Knoxville Music Therapy for IEP services. R-24-8-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE MUSIC THERAPY FOR THE PROVISION OF MUSIC THERAPY TO STUDENTS WITH AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN (IEP) FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve ACT Test Terms and Conditions with ACT Education Corp for PreACT administration. R-24-8-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING ACT TEST TERMS AND CONDITIONS WITH ACT EDUCATION CORPORATION FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE PREACT FOR 8TH, 9TH, AND 10TH GRADE STUDENTS DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $153,000.00 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve Software as a Service (SaaS) agreement with Roth IAMS LLC for facility operations. R-24-8-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH ROTH IAMS LLC, A LICENSED RESELLER OF SLAM TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., FOR MAINTAINING FACILITY OPERATIONS AND EFFECTIVE USE OF CAPITAL ASSETS FOR A TERM ENDING ON AUGUST 31, 2028 AT AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF $39,680.00 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Amend agenda to hear specific items as a consent calendar. Amend the agenda to hear the following items to be heard as a consent calendar at this time: Item #1; Item #2; Item #3; Item #5; Item #6; Item #7; Item #8; Item #9; Item #11; Item #12; Item #13; Item #14; Item #15; Item #16; Item #17; Item #18; Item #19; Item #20; Item #21; Item #22; Item #23; Item #24; Item #25; Item #26; Item #27; Item #28; Item #29; Item #30; Item #31; Item #32; Item #33; Item #34; Item #35; Item #36; Item #37; Item #38; Item #39; Item #40; Item #41; Item #42; and Item #43.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Amend agenda to withdraw items related to eDynamic Learning, ProCare Therapy, NC Sheriffs Assn, and I-40/75 Business Park. Amend the agenda to withdraw the following items from the agenda: Item #4 – Resolution R-24-8-204 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Purchase Agreement with eDynamic Learning for Site License to a Middle School Library and Knowledge Matters for 16 KCS middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year at a cost of $85,750.00; Item #10 – Resolution R-24-8-210 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Client Services Agreement with ProCare Therapy for the provision of school psychologist services for the 2024-2025 school year at a cost up to $399,200.00; Item #60 – Resolution R-24-8-802 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving and accepting a Master Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association, Inc. to allow Knox County to purchase from the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association cooperative purchasing programs; and Item #62 – Resolution R-24-8-904 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Assignment and Assumption Agreement among I-40/75 Business Park, LLC (Assignor), Knox County, Tennessee (Assignee), and the West Knox Utility District (WKUD) regarding Knox County's assuming the responsibility to construct a new water line as more specifically referenced in the December 1, 2022 agreement between WKUD and I-40/75 Business Park, LLC, as revised.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Amend agenda to add portable toilets, road closures, PBA board, financial assistance, Arena Use Committee withdrawal. Amendments to the Agenda to add Item #37 – Resolution R-24-8-706 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with United Rentals for the provision of portable toilet rental services; Item #51 - Consideration of the closure of a portion of Lobetti Road between Jubilee Farms Way and Ball Camp Pike, District 6 (First Reading); Item #52 - Consideration of the closure of a portion of Lobetti Road immediately north of the new Schaad Road, District 6 (First Reading); Item #57 – Resolution R-24-8-110 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Shane Jackson on the Public Building Authority (PBA) Board of Directors and confirming the Knox County Mayor's appointment of Garrett Holt to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Jackson on the Board, which term expires September 13, 2029; Item #61 – Resolution R-24-8-805 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Intergovernmental Financial Assistance Agreement between the County and The Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox; and Item #64 – R-24-8-906 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to withdraw Knox County's participation in the Arena Use Committee.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2024
Rezone Benjamin C. Mullins property from A to PR (.5 du/acre). 2-E-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins 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 2600 West Gallaher Ferry Road / Parcel ID 116 020. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 2-E-24-RZ) (6th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2024
Rezone Benjamin C. Mullins property RA to PR (4 du/acre). 7-G-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 12 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 717 W Governor John Sevier Highway / Parcel ID 137 013. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 7-G-24-RZ) (9th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2024
Rezone Mesana Investments, LLC property A to PR (5 du/acre). 4-N-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7505 Blacks Ferry Road / Parcel ID 66 051. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 4-N-24-RZ) (6th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
No Adopted 6-4-0-1
Split
Aug 19, 2024
Rezone Mesana Investments, LLC property A to PR (5 du/acre). 7-V-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7803, 7807, and 7809 Sevierville Pike / Parcel ID 125 041, 004301, 004001. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 7-V-24-RZ) (9th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
No Adopted 6-4-0-1
Split
Aug 19, 2024
Rezone Taylor D. Forrester property from A to PR (8 du/acre). 6-L-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 8 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 11326 Sam Lee Road / Parcel ID 103 059. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 6-L-24-RZ) (6th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
No Adopted 7-3-0-1
Split
Aug 19, 2024
Rezone Thunder Mountain Properties property A to CA. 1-L-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Thunder Mountain Properties for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CA (General Business) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8744 Chapman Highway / Parcel ID 138 104 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 1-L-24-RZ) (9th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-2-1
Aug 19, 2024
Amend Comprehensive Plan for Thunder Mountain Properties property. 7-I-24-PA — Consideration of the request of Thunder Mountain Properties for a Comprehensive Plan amendment from TN (Traditional Neighborhood), POS (Parks and Open Space), TCMU (Town Center Mixed-Use), HP (Hillside Protection) to CMU (Corridor Mixed-Use), HP (Hillside Protection) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8744 Chapman Highway / Parcel ID 138 104 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 7-I-24-PA ) (9th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 7-2-1-1
Split
Aug 19, 2024
Rezone Thunder Mountain Properties property A to PR (5 du/acre). 7-W-24-RZ — Consideration of the Request of Thunder Mountain Properties 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 8802 and 8744 Sevierville Pike / Parcel ID 138 270, 104 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 7-W-24-RZ) (9th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 6-3-1-1
Split
Aug 19, 2024
Rezone Mesana Investments, LLC property A/TO to PR (5 du/acre)/TO. 7-U-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and TO (Technology Overlay) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre and TO (Technology Overlay) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3239 George Light Road / Parcel ID 089 166. ( Planning Commission’s File Number: 7-U-24-RZ) (6th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2024
Rezone Priyanka Patel property from A to CA. 7-M-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Priyanka Patel for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CA (General Business) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8529 Asheville Highway / Parcel ID 062 211. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 7-M-24-RZ) (8th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2024
Rezone John Kandell property from A to RA. 7-L-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of John Kandell for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 309 Highland View Drive / Parcel ID 150BA003. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 7-L-24-RZ) (9th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2024
Rezone Ralph Smith property from A to RA. 7-H-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Ralph Smith for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2101, 2103, and 2105 Rosewood Road / Parcel ID 060DA00201, 003, 004. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 7-H-24-RZ ) (8th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2024
Rezone Marvin F. Webb property from A to RA. 7-F-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Marvin F. Webb for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 206 and 208 Gardner Lane / Parcel ID 046 229. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 7-F-24-RZ) (7th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2024
Rezone R. Tracy Claiborne property from A to RA. 7-B-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of R. Tracy Claiborne for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1508 and 1510 Osborne Road / Parcel ID 084 007. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 7-B-24-RZ) (8th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2024
Suspend rules to hear presentation from American Medical Response (AMR). At this time, Commissioner Hill moved to suspend the rules to hear a presentation from American Medical Response.
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2024
Change street name of Debusk Lane to Frontier House Lane. 7-A-24-SNC — Consideration of the request of Brad Anders / Knox County Emergency Communications District to change the street name of Debusk Lane to Frontier House Lane between Kingston Pike and the northern terminus of Debusk Lane was before the Board of Commissioners. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 7-A-24-SNC) (5th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2024
Approve minutes from previous meeting (July 15, 2024). Consideration of the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting held on Monday, July 15, 2024 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2024
Approve agenda as presented. Consideration of amendments to the agenda was before the Board of Commissioners.
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve on second reading ordinance amending beer sale regulation. O-24-5-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUTY CODE, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE I, “BEER”, TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALE OF BEER IN KNOX COUNTY TO BE REGULATED BY THE COUNTY COMMISSION OR A BOARD OR COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND APPOINTED BY THE COUNTY COMMISSION (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-09-3-107, ADOPTED APRIL 27, 2009 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 7-0-3-1
Jul 22, 2024
Approve on first reading ordinance amending code regarding suspension grievances. O-24-7-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-67(3) TO LIST A SUSPENSION WITH A LOSS OF PAY AS A GRIEVANCE WHICH MAY BE ADDRESSED BY THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-22-6-103, ADOPTED JULY 25, 2022) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve on first reading ordinance to repeal and replace Stormwater Management code. O-24-7-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO REPEAL AND REPLACE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE VI, “STORMWATER MANAGEMENT,” TO COMPLY WITH THE RECENTLY ADOPTED STATE OF TENNESSEE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMIT FOR SMALL MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEMS (MS4) (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-07-12-101, ADOPTED JANUARY 28, 2008; ORDINANCE O-12-11-102, ADOPTED DECEMBER 17, 2012; AND ORDINANCE O-13-3-102, ADOPTED APRIL 29, 2013) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve Amendment One to Grant Contract for Recovery and Veterans Treatment Courts. R-24-7-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE KNOX RECOVERY COURT AND KNOX COUNTY VETERANS TREATMENT COURT, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR AN INCREASE TO THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,750.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve amendment to Sheriff's Office Merit System rules on reclassification appeals. R-24-7-902 — 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 NO LONGER ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO APPEAL THE DENIAL OF A REQUEST FOR RECLASSIFICATION Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Authorize acceptance of donations of two parcels for Knox County park land. R-24-7-705 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OF TWO PARCELS, 124AC-001 AND 124AC-003, TO BE USED FOR KNOX COUNTY PARK LAND Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve 171 Notary Applications. 171 Notary Applications received.
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $28,000.00. Consideration of Line Item Transfers – Total amount of $28,000.00
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve minutes from the previous meeting held on June 24, 2024. Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on June 24, 2024
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Honor Mike and Pam Duncan and family for Duncan Boat Dock's 80th Anniversary. R-24-7-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING MIKE AND PAM DUNCAN, AND THE DUNCAN FAMILY, IN CELEBRATION OF DUNCAN BOAT DOCK’S 80TH ANNIVERSARY AND RECOGNITION OF THEIR IMPACT ON THE ROCKY HILL AND RIVERBEND NEIGHBORHOODS Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Honor UT Baseball Team for winning 2024 College World Series. R-24-7-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE BASEBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2024 COLLEGE WORLD SERIES Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve Amendment 8 to KGIS/ESRI Enterprise License Agreement. R-24-7-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER 8 TO THE ENTERPRISE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN KGIS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. (ESRI) FOR ESRI SOFTWARE, DATA, WEB SERVICES, AND DOCUMENTATION, WHICH AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS BEGINNING AUGUST 3, 2024 AND ENDING AUGUST 2, 2027 AT A COST OF $1,875,000.00 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Authorize decrease in TCRS vesting requirements from 10 to 5 years. R-24-7-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO AUTHORIZE AN EMPLOYER PARTICIPATING IN THE TENNESSEE CONSOLIDATED RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO DECREASE THE VESTING REQUIREMENTS FROM TEN (10) TO FIVE (5) YEARS IN ACCORDANCE WITH TENNESSEE CODE ANNOTATED, SECTION 8-36-204(B)(2) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve Grant Contract with TN Emergency Management Agency for disaster assistance. R-24-7-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION NUMBER FEMA-4742-DR-TN FOR SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND TORNADO ON THE DATE OF AUGUST 7, 2023 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $588,576.57 WITH A LOCAL MATCH OF $82,397.01 Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Authorize acceptance of donation of millstone for Spring Place Park. R-24-7-704 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE BUFFET MILL MILLSTONE FOR PLACEMENT AT SPRING PLACE PARK WHERE “SISTER” MILLSTONE RESIDES Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve amendment to contract with Grassworks for mowing at Knox County Parks. R-24-7-703 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT 23-086 WITH GRASSWORKS LANDSCAPING, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF MOWING SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE ADDITION OF SERVICES AT KNOX COUNTY PARKS Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Authorize acceptance of donations for Knox County Parks and Recreation. R-24-7-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $3,481.00 Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous

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