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John Schoonmaker’s votes split votes

27 recorded votes: 12 aye · 15 no

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Jul 26, 2021
Amend Merit System for Sheriff's Office and add Grievance Hearings (first reading). O-21-7-107 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2 entitled “Employees’ Merit System” to provide for various amendments to the Merit System for classified employees of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and to add a new Section 42-67 entitled “Grievance Hearings” to define grievances which are subject to a hearing before the Merit System Council (amending Ordinance O-90-9-111, adopted September 10, 1990; Ordinance O-94-10-101, adopted December 1, 1994; Ordinance O-20-7-102, adopted September 28, 2020; and establishing Section 42-67, previously reserved). Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Failed 2-9-0-0
Split Failed
Jul 26, 2021
Amend Merit System regarding filling of vacancies (first reading). Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2 entitled “Employees’ Merit System” to provide for amendments to Section 42-59 entitled “Filling of Vacancies” (amending Ordinance O-90-9-111, adopted September 10, 1990; and Ordinance O-20-7-102, adopted September 28, 2020).
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-3-2-0
Split
Jul 26, 2021
Amend Merit System regarding Council meeting conduct (first reading). O-21-7-105 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2 entitled “Employees’ Merit System” to establish requirements for the conduct of Merit System Council meetings in Section 42-54 (amending Ordinance O-90-9-111, adopted September 10, 1990). Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jul 26, 2021
Amend Merit System Council section (first reading). O-21-7-104 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2 entitled “Employees’ Merit System” to provide for various amendments to Section 42-53 entitled “Merit System Council”. Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Failed 5-6-0-0
Split Failed
Jul 26, 2021
Amend Merit System Council section (first reading). O-21-7-104 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2 entitled “Employees’ Merit System” to provide for various amendments to Section 42-53 entitled “Merit System Council”. Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Failed 5-6-0-0
Split Failed
Apr 26, 2021
Development Agreement for Andrew Johnson Building with BNA Associates, LLC R-21-4-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND BNA ASSOCIATES, LLC, OR AN AFFILIATE THEREOF, FOR THE ANDREW JOHNSON BUILDING AND DELEGATING TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX THE AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE, ACCEPT AND/OR WAIVE PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES, AND FINDING THAT SUCH PAYMENTS OR THE WAIVER THEREOF ARE DEEMED TO BE IN FURTHERANCE OF THE PUBLIC PURPOSES OF THE BOARD AS DEFINED IN TENN. CODE ANN. § 7-53-305: Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Adopted 7-2-2-0
Split
Mar 29, 2021
Amend County Code regarding Board of Health advisory role (Second Reading). O-20-12-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 38, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 1, SECTION 38-33 ENTITLED “COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH” TO PROVIDE FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH TO SERVE AS AN ADVISORY BOARD TO THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (AMENDS ORDINANCE O-96-3-102, ADOPTED APRIL 22, 1996) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Mar 29, 2021
Rezone 8520 West Emory Road from A Agricultural/F Floodway to PR Planned Residential/F Floodway. RZ-21-3-102 — Consideration of the request of Josh Sanderson/Primos Land Company for rezoning from A Agricultural and F Floodway to PR Planned Residential and F Floodway up to 3 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8520 West Emory Road, Parcel ID 77 098, Commission District 6. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Feb 22, 2021
Rezoning from Industrial/Residential/Floodway to Planned Residential/Floodway 1-E-21-RZ — Request of Randy Guignard / Café International LLC for rezoning from I (Industrial) / RB (General Residential) / F (Floodway) to PR (Planned Residential) / F (Floodway) up to 3.22 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Substitute motion:Adopted 6-3-2-0
Split
Feb 22, 2021
Approve construction of Video Courtroom Facility and contract R-21-2-303 — A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONSTRUCTION OF A VIDEO COURTROOM FACILITY AT 5001 MALONEYVILLE ROAD AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $1.5 MILLION AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SHELTON GENERAL CONTRACTORS FOR SAID PURPOSE. (TO BE FUNDED THROUGH AN ESTIMATION AND APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION: Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Jan 25, 2021
Ordinance amending County Board of Health role O-20-12-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department (amends Ordinance O-96-3-102, adopted April 22, 1996) was before the Board of Commissioners on second reading. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Substitute motion to defer:Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Jan 25, 2021
Ordinance amending County Board of Health role O-20-12-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department (amends Ordinance O-96-3-102, adopted April 22, 1996) was before the Board of Commissioners on second reading. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Substitute motion to defer:Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Jan 25, 2021
Approve rezoning for Seth D. Schweitzer at 3430 Zion Lane RZ-21-1-103 — Consideration of the request of Seth D. Schweitzer for rezoning from PR Planned Residential to A Agricultural was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3430 Zion Lane, Parcel ID 91 042, Commission District 6. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jan 25, 2021
Confirm Mayor's appointments to Health and Economic Well-Being Committee R-21-1-113 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s appointments of David Moon and Dr. Ramon DeGennaro as the economists, Dr. Kathleen Brown as the epidemiologist, Candace Viox and Allison Oaks as the Knox County business leaders, Dr. James Choo and Regina Hensley as the Knox County medical professionals, Dr. Carletta Smelcer and Dr. Joshua Williams as the psychologists or social workers, and Commissioner Dasha Lundy as the Knox County Commissioner on the Knox County Committee on Health and Economic Well-Being. (establishes staggered terms expiring January 31, 2023, January 31, 2024 or January 31, 2025; Commissioner serves a term to coincide with term of office as a member of the Commission) was before the Board of Commissioners. Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Dec 21, 2020
Approve ordinance amending County Board of Health advisory role O-20-12-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) O-20-12-101 was before the Board of Commissioners on first reading. Ms. Martha Buchanan, Director, Knox County Health Department, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Mr. David Buuck, Knox County Law Director, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Ward moved to approve O-20-12-101 – Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion. Commissioner Jay moved as a substitute motion to postpone 120 days to the May 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting on first reading O-20-12-101 – Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96). Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Hill, and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-6-1-0. Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted no. Commissioner Smith abstained from the vote. Commissioner Smith moved as a substitute motion to approve on first reading and postpone the second reading for 90 days until March 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting O-20-12-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Smith, Hill and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-3-4-0. Commissioners Lundy, Beeler and Dailey voted no. Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler and Biggs abstained from the vote. Commissioner Smith moved as a substitute motion to postpone for 30 days to the January 2021 Board on Commissioners meeting O-20-12-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Smith, Hill and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-7-0-0. Commissioners Lundy, Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted no. Upon roll call vote of the original motion by Commissioner Ward and seconded by Commissioner Dailey moved to approve on first reading O-20-12-101 Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 6-4-1-0. Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Hill, and Jay voted no. Commissioner Smith abstained from the vote. Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-4-1-0
Split
Dec 21, 2020
Approve ordinance amending County Board of Health advisory role O-20-12-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) O-20-12-101 was before the Board of Commissioners on first reading. Ms. Martha Buchanan, Director, Knox County Health Department, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Mr. David Buuck, Knox County Law Director, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Ward moved to approve O-20-12-101 – Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion. Commissioner Jay moved as a substitute motion to postpone 120 days to the May 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting on first reading O-20-12-101 – Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96). Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Hill, and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-6-1-0. Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted no. Commissioner Smith abstained from the vote. Commissioner Smith moved as a substitute motion to approve on first reading and postpone the second reading for 90 days until March 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting O-20-12-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Smith, Hill and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-3-4-0. Commissioners Lundy, Beeler and Dailey voted no. Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler and Biggs abstained from the vote. Commissioner Smith moved as a substitute motion to postpone for 30 days to the January 2021 Board on Commissioners meeting O-20-12-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Smith, Hill and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-7-0-0. Commissioners Lundy, Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted no. Upon roll call vote of the original motion by Commissioner Ward and seconded by Commissioner Dailey moved to approve on first reading O-20-12-101 Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 6-4-1-0. Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Hill, and Jay voted no. Commissioner Smith abstained from the vote. Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Substitute motion to defer:Failed 4-7-0-0
Split Failed
Dec 21, 2020
Approve ordinance amending County Board of Health advisory role O-20-12-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) O-20-12-101 was before the Board of Commissioners on first reading. Ms. Martha Buchanan, Director, Knox County Health Department, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Mr. David Buuck, Knox County Law Director, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Ward moved to approve O-20-12-101 – Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion. Commissioner Jay moved as a substitute motion to postpone 120 days to the May 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting on first reading O-20-12-101 – Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96). Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Hill, and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-6-1-0. Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted no. Commissioner Smith abstained from the vote. Commissioner Smith moved as a substitute motion to approve on first reading and postpone the second reading for 90 days until March 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting O-20-12-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Smith, Hill and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-3-4-0. Commissioners Lundy, Beeler and Dailey voted no. Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler and Biggs abstained from the vote. Commissioner Smith moved as a substitute motion to postpone for 30 days to the January 2021 Board on Commissioners meeting O-20-12-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Smith, Hill and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-7-0-0. Commissioners Lundy, Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted no. Upon roll call vote of the original motion by Commissioner Ward and seconded by Commissioner Dailey moved to approve on first reading O-20-12-101 Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 6-4-1-0. Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Hill, and Jay voted no. Commissioner Smith abstained from the vote. Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Abstain Substitute motion:Failed 4-3-4-0
Split Failed
Dec 21, 2020
Approve ordinance amending County Board of Health advisory role O-20-12-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) O-20-12-101 was before the Board of Commissioners on first reading. Ms. Martha Buchanan, Director, Knox County Health Department, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Mr. David Buuck, Knox County Law Director, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Ward moved to approve O-20-12-101 – Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion. Commissioner Jay moved as a substitute motion to postpone 120 days to the May 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting on first reading O-20-12-101 – Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96). Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Hill, and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-6-1-0. Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted no. Commissioner Smith abstained from the vote. Commissioner Smith moved as a substitute motion to approve on first reading and postpone the second reading for 90 days until March 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting O-20-12-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Smith, Hill and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-3-4-0. Commissioners Lundy, Beeler and Dailey voted no. Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler and Biggs abstained from the vote. Commissioner Smith moved as a substitute motion to postpone for 30 days to the January 2021 Board on Commissioners meeting O-20-12-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Smith, Hill and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-7-0-0. Commissioners Lundy, Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted no. Upon roll call vote of the original motion by Commissioner Ward and seconded by Commissioner Dailey moved to approve on first reading O-20-12-101 Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 6-4-1-0. Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Hill, and Jay voted no. Commissioner Smith abstained from the vote. Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Substitute motion to defer:Failed 4-6-1-0
Split Failed
Dec 21, 2020
Authorize Development Agreement for Andrew Johnson Building redevelopment R-20-12-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing Knox County to enter into a Development Agreement with BNA Associates, LLC for the redevelopment of the Andrew Johnson Building was before the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Chris Caldwell, Director, Knox County Finance, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Mr. Mark Mamantov, Attorney, Bass, Berry and Sims, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Mr. Matt Meyers, Director, Knox County Procurement, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Mr. Philip Walker, BNA Associates, was present but did not speak. Commissioner Lundy moved to approve R-20-12-801 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing Knox County to enter into a Development Agreement with BNA Associates, LLC for the redevelopment of the Andrew Johnson Building. Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Hill, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 9-1-1-0. Commissioner Schoonmaker voted no. Commissioner Busler abstained from the vote. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Adopted 9-1-1-0
Split
Dec 21, 2020
Approve rezoning from A to CN for Overbey 10-D-20-RZ — Request of Daniel D. and Kimberly Overbey for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CN (Neighborhood Commercial) 10-D-20-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1615 Choto Road / Parcel ID 162 M C 019, Commission District 5. Commissioner Jay asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Beeler moved to approve 10-D-20-RZ - Request of Daniel D. and Kimberly Overbey for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CN (Neighborhood Commercial) as per Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve CN (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning. Property located at 1615 Choto Road / Parcel ID 162 M C 019, Commission District 5. Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 9-2-0-0. Commissioners Schoonmaker and Dailey voted no. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Dec 21, 2020
Approve SW County Sector Plan Amendment (LDR to NC) for Overbey 10-C-20-SP — Request of Daniel D. and Kimberly Overbey for Southwest County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) 10-C-20-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1615 Choto Road / Parcel ID 162 M C 019, Commission District 5. Ms. Amy Brooks, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Mr. Ben Mullins, representing applicant, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Mr. Brad Pruitt, representing applicant, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Mr. Steve Robinson, area resident, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke in favor of the request. Mr. Jim Snowden, Director, Engineering and Public Works, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Ms. Phyllis Trento, President, Homeowners Association, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Jay asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Smith moved to approve 10-C-20-SP - Request of Daniel D. and Kimberly Overbey for Southwest County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) as per Planning Commission’s per Planning Commission’s Recommendation Approve the Southwest County Sector Plan Amendment to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) for 1615 Choto Road because of recent changes in the development pattern of the area following the condominium development to the northeast of this site. Property located at 1615 Choto Road / Parcel ID 162 M C 019, Commission District 5. Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 9-2-0-0. Commissioners Schoonmaker and Dailey voted no. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Oct 26, 2020
Approve first reading of ordinance to require public forum at Board of Health meetings. O-20-10-101 — Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to require public forum at meetings of the Knox County Board of Health (amending Ordinance O-96-3-102, adopted April 22, 1996) Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Oct 26, 2020
Establish Knox County Advisory Committee on Health and Economic Well-Being. R-20-10-904 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, establishing a Knox County Advisory Committee on Health and Economic Well-Being Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-2-1-0
Split
Oct 26, 2020
Approve rezoning for Taylor D. Forrester O/B/O YSOS Holdings, LLC. RZ-20-10-105 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester O/B/O YSOS Holdings, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Failed 5-6-0-0
Split Failed
Sep 28, 2020
Resolution appointing citizen representative to the Knox County Board of Health. R-20-9-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing an individual to serve as the citizen representative on the Knox County Board of Health Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Motion to defer:Failed 5-6-0-0
Split Failed
Sep 28, 2020
Resolution regarding Knox County policies for Board of Health and COVID-19 Executive Orders. R-20-9-907 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, regarding Knox County policies related to regulations of the Knox County Board of Health and Executive Orders of Governor Lee and the Tennessee Department of Health addressing the COVID-19 pandemic Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Sep 1, 2020
Re-organization of the 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:
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split

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