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John Schoonmaker’s votes in 2024

100 recorded votes: 97 aye · 3 no

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Jul 22, 2024
Approve Design Contract with Lose Design for Hardin Valley Community Center. R-24-7-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN CONTRACT WITH LOSE DESIGN FOR THE HARDIN VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $259,500.00 Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve Amendment Seven to Indigent Care Program Agreement for FY2025. R-24-7-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT SEVEN TO THE KNOX COUNTY INDIGENT CARE PROGRAM AGREEMENT, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR REVISIONS TO THE REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES SECTION OF THE AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve MOu/Agreement with CAC for ESG Program administration. R-24-7-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE/KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) TO PROVIDE $125,000.00 IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FEDERAL AWARD PASSED THROUGH FROM THE TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THDA) FISCAL YEAR 24 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND CONDUCT OF THE EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve Grant Contract for ESG Program services for homeless. R-24-7-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR $134,375.00 IN PASS-THROUGH FUNDING PROVIDED THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO THE HOMELESS AND THOSE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 24 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM AND APPROVING THE ESG WRITTEN STANDARDS Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve Local Agency Project Agreement with TDOT for Powell High School Greenway. R-24-7-406 — 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 THE POWELL HIGH SCHOOL GREENWAY, INCLUDING A NEW PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER BEAVER CREEK AND APPROXIMATELY ½ MILE OF NEW GREENWAY Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve amendment to contract with APAC-Atlantic for hot mix hauling and placement. R-24-7-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH APAC-ATLANTIC, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF HOT MIX HAULING AND PLACEMENT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025, WHICH AMENDMENT INCORPORATES REQUIRED CLAUSES UNDER SECTION D.5 OF THE CONTRACT WITH TDOT FOR STATE AID FUNDING Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve engineering services contract with CDM Smith for watershed plan. R-24-7-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CDM SMITH IN THE AMOUNT OF $767,000.00 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED WATERSHED PLAN TO SUPPORT THE UPCOMING GROWTH IDENTIFIED WITHIN THE RECENTLY ADOPTED GROWTH POLICY AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve Amendment to Contract 22-412 for CAC AmeriCorps Program. R-24-7-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NUMBER 22-412 BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) RELATIVE TO THE CAC AMERICORPS PROGRAM Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve grant contract for Coward Mill Dam removal and Beaver Creek bank stabilization. R-24-7-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION TO PROVIDE $546,800.00 IN FUNDS UNDER THE RESOURCE PROTECTION COMPETITIVE ARP GRANT FOR THE PURPOSE OF REMOVING THE COWARD MILL DAM IN NORTHWEST KNOX COUNTY AND STABILIZING THE BANKS OF BEAVER CREEK, TO PROMOTE WATER QUALITY AND FISH PASSAGE (REQUIRES A MATCH OF $136,700.00 FROM KNOX COUNTY) Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve contracts for provision of vehicle graphics. R-24-7-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH PRINT EDGE, GRAPHIC CREATIONS, INC., AND JIM MCMICHAEL SIGNS/TRUCK PARTS FOR THE PROVISION OF VEHICLE GRAPHICS Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve Commercial Lot/Land Purchase and Sale Agreement for property on Kimberlin Heights Rd. R-24-7-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A COMMERCIAL LOT/LAND PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH CHERI MCADOW FOR APPROXIMATELY 25.29 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON KIMBERLIN HEIGHTS ROAD AT A COST OF $821,925.00 Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-24-7-209 — 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 $4,000.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve Grant Contract with TN Arts Commission for Beaumont Magnet Academy's art program. R-24-7-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE ARTS COMMISSION FOR AN ARTS360 GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 FOR BEAUMONT MAGNET ACADEMY’S ART PROGRAM FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve Grant Contract and receipt of funds for Governor's Early Literacy Foundation Grant. R-24-7-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT AND RECEIPT OF FUNDS FOR A GOVERNOR’S EARLY LITERACY FOUNDATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,000.00 FOR “THE BOOK BUS PROGRAM” Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Authorize receipt of TN Dept of Education IDEA Part B and Preschool Grant funds. R-24-7-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2025 IDEA PART B GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,414,530.00 AND FISCAL YEAR 2025 IDEA PRESCHOOL GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $472,858.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve contract for video surveillance systems. R-24-7-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SYSTEM INTEGRATIONS, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS AT AN ANNUAL COST UP TO $750,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2024 THROUGH JULY 31, 2025, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve contract for commercial boiler/hydronic services. R-24-7-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH INDUSTRIAL BOILER & MECHANICAL COMPANY, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF COMMERCIAL BOILER/HYDRONIC SERVICES AT AN ANNUAL COST UP TO $200,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2024 THROUGH JULY 31, 2025, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve Subscription Agreement renewal for bus transportation safety training. R-24-7-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH VERTICAL ALLIANCE GROUP, INC. FOR COMPANY-LICENSED ACCESS TO THE INFINIT-I WORKFORCE SYSTEM BUS TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ONLINE TRAINING MODULE FOR THE TERM OF JUNE 28, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 27, 2025 AT A COST OF $8,962.50 Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve MOA for Knox County Schools enrollment trend monitoring and forecasting. R-24-7-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AND KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING FOR A MULTI-YEAR PROJECT TO MONITOR AND FORECAST ENROLLMENT TRENDS OF KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029 AT A TOTAL COST OF $95,905.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Amend agenda to add presentation by Knox County Roads and Engineering. Motion to amend the agenda to add the following item: Presentation by Knox County Roads and Engineering.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Amend agenda to withdraw Foster Grandparent MOu, Budget Amendments, and Board of Education ordinances. Motion to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items: Item #3 - Resolution R-24-7-203 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Knoxville-Knox County CAC Office on Aging for the Foster Grandparent Program for the term of June 30, 2024 through June 30, 2027; Item #30 - Budget Amendments; Item #38 - Ordinance O-24-7-103 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Charter, Section 6.01, entitled “Board of Education,” by revising the number and method of election of members of the Board of Education and providing for the submission of the Charter Amendment set out in this Ordinance to the voters of the County (Knox County Charter, Article VI, Section 6.01); and Item #39 - Ordinance O-24-7-104 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Charter, Section 6.01, entitled “Board of Education,” by revising the number and method of election of members of the Board of Education and providing for the submission of the Charter Amendment set out in this Ordinance to the voters of the County (Knox County Charter, Article VI, Section 6.01).
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Amend agenda to defer road resurfacing and utility district water line construction. Motion to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the August 2024 meeting: Item #32 - Resolution R-24-7-404 - 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 North Cedar Bluff Road from Sherrill Boulevard to Middlebrook Pike for an estimated project cost of $______ with $______ (98%) being provided by TDOT and $______ (2%) being provided by Knox County; and Item #35 - Resolution - R-24-7-904 - 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.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Amend agenda to add resolutions for Powell High School Greenway, FEMA disaster relief, and mental health courts. Motion to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #16 - Resolution R-24-7-406 - 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 the Powell High School Greenway, including a new pedestrian bridge over Beaver Creek and approximately ½ mile of new greenway; Item #24 – Resolution 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; and Resolution 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).
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 15, 2024
Approve ordinance amending zoning code for CA/CB zones O-24-5-102 — Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A – Zoning, Article 5, Zone Regulations, Sections 5.31 and 5.32, CA General Business and CB Business and Manufacturing zones, respectively, adding clinics, medical offices, dental offices and other medical uses of a similar nature and size, and multi-dwelling developments and structures with a density of up to 12 dwelling units per acre as a permitted use; and multi-dwelling developments and structures with a density above 12 dwelling units per acre as uses permitted on review, and amendments to Article 2, Definitions, Section 2.20 Specific Terms, to add a definition for upper-level dwellings (amending Ordinance O-90-9-130, adopted September 10, 1990) on second reading Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 15, 2024
Amend agenda: defer Item #15 (Mesana Investments LLC rezoning) Motion to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the August 2024 meeting: Item #15 - Request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre, property located at 7505 Blacks Ferry Road, Parcel ID 66 051, (6th Commission District), (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-N-24-RZ).
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 15, 2024
Amend agenda: defer Item #10 (Taylor D. Forrester rezoning) Motion to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the August 2024 meeting: Item #10 - Request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 8 dwelling units per acre, property located at 11326 Sam Lee Road, Parcel ID 103 059, (6th Commission District), (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-L-24-RZ).
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 15, 2024
Approve rezoning for Elizabeth Davis Raines at 7639 Gibbs Road RZ-24-7-108 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request Elizabeth Davis Raines for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential for part of the parcel requested in Exhibit B as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 7639 Gibbs Road, Parcel ID 021 08510 (part of). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-A-24-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 15, 2024
Approve rezoning for Knox Williams at 9419 Dutchtown Road RZ-24-7-101 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Knox Williams for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 9419 Dutchtown Road, Parcel ID 119HF026. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-C-24-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 15, 2024
Rezoning request for Mesana Investments LLC at 7505 Blacks Ferry Road 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. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-N-24-RZ)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Jul 15, 2024
Approve rezoning for Mesana Investments LLC at 7920/8014 Asheville Hwy RZ-24-7-112 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from CA General Business and A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre; and the portion that is currently zoned CA General Business remains the same. Property located at 7920 and 8014 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 073 08008, 08003 and 062164. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-S-24-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 15, 2024
Approve rezoning for Benjamin C. Mullins at 2814 Tipton Station Road RZ-24-7-111 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential for up to 4 dwelling units per acre with a 35 foot peripheral setback with a 15 foot non disturbance area, and if any area is disturbed, there will be a Class B screen; and that the southside of the creek, the 70 acres, will be in a conservation zone. Property located at 2814 Tipton Station Road, Parcel ID 148 049 (part of). (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 5-K-24-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 15, 2024
Approve rezoning for Thunder Mountain Properties at 8744 Chapman Highway RZ-24-7-110 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Thunder Mountain Properties for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential and A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential with up to 3 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation including the 2 conditions noted in the staff recommendation. Property located at 8744 Chapman Highway, Parcel ID 138 104 (part of). (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 1-K-24-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 15, 2024
Approve rezoning for Justin Harvey at 8813 Ball Camp Pike RZ-24-7-109 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Justin Harvey for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre to Planned Residential up to 12 dwelling units per acre, with the .64 acre in the back not included, making a total of no more than 43 units for the plan. Property located at 8813 Ball Camp Pike, Parcel ID 104 06901. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-N-24-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Adopted 8-2-0-1
Split
Jul 15, 2024
Rezoning request for Elizabeth Davis Raines at 7639 Gibbs Road Consideration of the request of Elizabeth Davis Raines for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7639 Gibbs Road, Parcel ID 021 08510 (part of). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-A-24-RZ)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 15, 2024
Approve rezoning for Mesana Investments LLC at 0 Asheville Highway RZ-24-7-107 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from PC Planned Commercial to PR Planned Residential up to 12 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 0 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 062 02308, 02309. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-T-24-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 15, 2024
Approve rezoning for Lovell Place LLC at 1013 and 1033 Lovell Road RZ-24-7-106 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Lovell Place, LLC and Lovell Place at Cornerstone Drive, LLC for rezoning from OB Office, Medical and Related Services, A Agricultural and TO Technology Overlay to CA General Business and TO Technology Overlay as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 1013 and 1033 Lovell Road, Parcel ID 118 05001, 049. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-U-24-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 15, 2024
Approve rezoning for Stefan Claar at 8511 Howell Lane RZ-24-7-105 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Stefan Claar/1222 Development for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential with up to 2 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 8511 Howell Lane, Parcel ID 051DC01001. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-M-24-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 15, 2024
Approve rezoning for Frances Lewis at 7915 Griffith Road RZ-24-7-104 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Frances Lewis for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 7915 Griffith Road, Parcel ID 028 156. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-K-24-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 15, 2024
Approve rezoning for Edward E. Sharp at 8519 Strawberry Plains Pike RZ-24-7-103 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Edward E. Sharp for rezoning from PR Planned Residential to A Agricultural as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 8519 Strawberry Plains Pike, Parcel ID 062 2771 (part of). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-H-24-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 15, 2024
Approve rezoning for Leslie Brussel-Smith at 8237 Collier Road RZ-24-7-102 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Leslie Brussel-Smith for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 8237 Collier Road, Parcel ID 046 142. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-G-24-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 15, 2024
Rezoning request for Knox Williams at 9419 Dutchtown Road Consideration of the request of Knox Williams for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 9419 Dutchtown Road, Parcel ID 119HF026. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-C-24-RZ)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 15, 2024
Approve minutes from June 17, 2024 meeting Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on June 17, 2024
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Authorize acceptance of donations for Knox County Parks and Recreation. R-24-6-702 — 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
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 24, 2024
Approve Amendment Three to Grant Contract with TN Dept. of Health. R-24-6-604 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Three to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Parents as Teachers, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and Evidence-Based Home Visiting Program Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $2,755,213.10 for a total amount of $4,832,049.13 and extends the term through June 30, 2025. (No local match required)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve TDOT Litter Grant Program contract for FY2025. R-24-6-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Litter Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2025 in the amount not to exceed $171,400.00. (No local match required) Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve reappointment and appointment to Industrial Development/Health Facility Boards. R-24-6-113 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the reappointment of Tiffany Gardner, and William Fox, and appointing Janet Testerman, to serve as Directors of The Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox, and The Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board of the County of Knox. (Terms expire July 15, 2030) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Reappoint John Valliant, Jr. to Juvenile Service Center Board. R-24-6-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing John Valliant, Jr. to the Board of Trustees of the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center (term expires June 30, 2027) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Reappoint Andrew Flores to Knox County Library Advisory Board. R-24-6-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Andrew Flores (District 9 seat) to the Knox County Library Advisory Board (terms expires July 1, 2027) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Appoint Pattie Loveday to Knox County Library Advisory Board. R-24-6-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Pattie Loveday (District 6 seat) to the Knox County Library Advisory Board (terms expires July 1, 2027) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve 185 Notary Applications. Notary Applications
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve Budget Amendments. Budget Amendments - Total credit amount of ($503,209.48)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve Line Item Transfers. Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $2,104,092.37
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Acceptance of new county road: DeBusk Lane. Consideration of the acceptance of new county road: A. DeBusk Lane, located south of Powell Drive and north of W. Beaver Creek Drive, Commission District 7 (Cost to repave, $53,000)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Acceptance of new county roads. Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads: A. Odessa Lane located in Wildwood Gardens Phase VI, District 9. B. Odyssey Lane located in Jefferson Park West Unit 4, District 5. C. Patagonia Lane located in Jefferson Park West Unit 4, District 5. D. Harvest Moon Lane located in Bluegrass Ridge, District 4. E. Chandlers Cove Lane located in Bluegrass Ridge, District 4. F. Grove Hill Lane located in Kenwood, District 6. G. Long Leaf Lane located in Kenwood, District 6. H. Boulder Point Lane located in Boulder Pointe Phase 1, District 6. I. Mill Park Lane located in Boulder Pointe Phase 1, District 6. J. Elkton Lane located in Boulder Pointe Phase 1, District 6. K. Satellite Lane located in Highland Ridge Phase 1, District 9. L. Hayley Marie Lane located in Highland Ridge Phases 1, 2, & 3, District 9. M. Leeanna Brooke Lane located in Highland Ridge Phases 1, 2, & 3, District 9. N. Robotic Lane located in Highland Ridge Phase 1 & 3, District 9. O. Oasis Lane located in Harbor Cove at Timberlake Unit 3, District 7. P. Harbor Cove Drive located in Harbor Cove at Timberlake Unit 3, District 7. Q. Mahogany Lane located in Harbor Cove at Timberlake Unit 3, District 7. R. Reflection Bay Drive located in Harbor Cove at Timberlake Unit 3, District 7. S. Shoregate Lane located in Harbor Cove at Timberlake Unit 3, District 7.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve minutes from previous meetings. Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting(s) held on May 13, 2024 and May 20, 2024.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Honor Hardin Valley Academy students for Scholars' Bowl win. R-24-6-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Hardin Valley Academy students for winning the top prize at the 2024 Scholars' Bowl. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Recognize July as Parks and Recreation Month. R-24-6-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month in Knox County. Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve FY2025 Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose Fund). R-24-6-212 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fiscal Year 2025 Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose Fund) in the amount of $2,719,102.00. Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-24-6-211 — 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 $222,389.91. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Authorize acceptance of FY2025 Carl D. Perkins CTE Grant funds. R-24-6-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of funds from the Tennessee Department of Education for a Fiscal Year 2025 Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education (CTE) Grant in the amount of $943,977.75. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Authorize acceptance of FY2024 Turnaround Action Grant (TAG) funds. R-24-6-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of funds from the Tennessee Department of Education for a Fiscal Year 2024 Turnaround Action Grant (TAG) for Austin-East Magnet High School, Vine Middle School, Northwest Middle School, Lonsdale Elementary School, Sarah Moore Greene Elementary School, and Maynard Elementary School in the amount of $1,089,140.59. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Authorize acceptance of FY2024 Summer Learning Camps Grant funds. R-24-6-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of funds from the Tennessee Department of Education for a Fiscal Year 2024 Summer Learning Camps Grant in the amount of $7,570,075.08. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Authorize acceptance of FY2025 Federal Education Funds. R-24-6-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of funds from the Tennessee Department of Education for Fiscal Year 2025 Federal Title I-A, Title I-C, Title I-D, Title I-N, Title II-A, Title III, and Title IV in the amount of $18,926,456.46. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve contract with HSC for energy/water efficiency at Central/Green Magnet. R-24-6-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with HSC Building Automation & Controls for the provision of energy and water efficiency goods and services for Central High School and Green Magnet Academy as set forth in TIPS Interlocal Purchasing System Cooperative #23100202 up to $1,075,000.00 commencing on July 1, 2024. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve contract with HSC for energy/water efficiency at Cedar Bluff. R-24-6-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with HSC Building Automation & Controls for the provision of energy and water efficiency goods and services for Cedar Bluff Middle School as set forth in TIPS Interlocal Purchasing System Cooperative #23100202 up to $500,000.00 commencing on July 1, 2024. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve contracts for carpet and floor tile cleaning services. R-24-6-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with DPM Enterprises, Inc. dba DPM Surface Care, ServiceMaster Contract Cleaning Solutions, and Zion Imperial Solutions, Inc. for the provision of carpet and floor tile cleaning services up to $500,000.00 annually for the term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, which may be extended for four (4) additional years. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve agreement with Skilled Services for school model projects. R-24-6-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Skilled Services Quality Construction, LLC for Innovative School Model Projects at Austin-East Magnet High School, Carter High School, Carter Middle School, Farragut High School, Gibbs High School, Gibbs Middle School, Gresham Middle School, Halls High School, Holston Middle School, South-Doyle High School, South-Doyle Middle School, West Valley Middle School, and Whittle Springs Middle School at a cost of $3,110,000.00. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve MOU with Ford NGL for industry certification pathways. R-24-6-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Ford Next Generation Learning (NGL) for Phase 5 of the Ford NGL model to assist high schools with developing pathways to industry certifications at cost of $108,062.50. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve agreement with UNC for TEACCH Autism Program training. R-24-6-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for its TEACCH Autism Program for the provision of in-person training on August 27-29, 2024 and coaching on August 30, 2024 for Knox County Schools' teachers and staff at a cost of $14,950.00. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve schematic design for new Farragut-area elementary school. R-24-6-213 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the schematic design of the new Farragut-area elementary school by McCarty Holsaple McCarty, Inc. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve grant contract for Knox Recovery and Veterans Treatment Courts. R-24-6-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $330,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the continued operation of the Knox Recovery Court and Knox County Veterans Treatment Court for the period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 (no local match required)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve Independent Contractor Agreement with Dr. Oliver. R-24-6-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Dr. William Oliver to provide forensic pathology services for the Knox County Regional Forensic Center. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve offer to acquire real property from TDOT. R-24-6-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Offer to Acquire Real Property from the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) in the amount of $8,600.00 for .373 acres for improvements to the intersection of Parkside Drive and Lovell Road as part of State Project 47027-2226-94. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Authorize acceptance of donations for Knox County Parks and Recreation. R-24-6-701 — 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 $2,756.00. Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Tobacco Prevention. R-24-6-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $300,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Services for the period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2026 (no local match required)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Ryan White Part B. R-24-6-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $689,600.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Ryan White Part B Services for the period beginning April 1, 2024 and ending March 31, 2025 (no local match required)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Grant In Aid Funds. R-24-6-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $156,900.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Grant In Aid Funds for the period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 (no local match required)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve agreement for HOME funds for Willow Place III construction. R-24-6-505 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Knox Housing Partnership dba Homesource East Tennessee to provide $700,000.00 in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HOME Investment Partnerships program funds and HOME Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) set-aside program funds for the construction of four (4) units of affordable senior rental housing to be known as Willow Place III (no local match required) Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve Agreement for CDBG funds for Willow Place III infrastructure. R-24-6-504 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Knox Housing Partnership dba Homesource East Tennessee to provide $267,500.00 in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds for infrastructure work to prepare for thirty (30) affordable senior housing units to be known as Willow Place III (no local match required) Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve Amendment One to Contract No. 23-503 with Community Action Committee. R-24-6-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment No. One to Contract No. 23-503 with the Knoxville/Knox County Community Action Committee to provide for an extension to the term of the contract and to provide additional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds in the amount of $58,093.36 for rehabilitation/construction services and administrative program costs to support low-income, owner-occupied single-family homes (no local match required) Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve Amendment Three to Contract No. 21-303 with HomeSource. R-24-6-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment No. Three to Contract No. 21-303 with HomeSource East Tennessee to provide for an extension to the term of the contract for the expansion of a senior community room and emergency shelter. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve Amendment One to Grant Contract with TN EMA. R-24-6-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for the provision of pass-through funding from the United States Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Grant for fire training to benefit personnel within Knox County, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $21,407.50 for a total of $38,168.00 (In-kind match provided though fire department personnel time)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve contract with Waste Management Inc. for waste collection. R-24-6-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Waste Management Inc. of Tennessee for the provision of Facility Waste Collection Services to be utilized by Knox County agencies, Knox County Schools, and facilities managed by the Public Building Authority. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve engineering contract with Cannon & Cannon for Choto mobility study. R-24-6-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an engineering design services contract in the amount of $86,900.00 with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. to conduct a mobility study for the Choto area in southwest Knox County. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve change order for Schaad Road Phases II and III Project. R-24-6-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Change Order to the construction contract with Charles Blalock & Sons, Inc. for the Schaad Road Phases II and III Project in the amount of $199,190.51 to add five (5) guardrail items and twelve (12) pay items for WKUD sanitary sewer relocations along Andes Road and Byington Solway Road. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve contract with National Data & Surveying Services, Inc. R-24-6-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with National Data & Surveying Services, Inc. for the provision of traffic data collection services. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve contract with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for narrow road hauling. R-24-6-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for the provision of hot mix hauling and placement services for narrow (under 15' wide) County roads for Fiscal Year 2025. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve contract with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for hot mix hauling. R-24-6-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for the provision of hot mix hauling and placement services for Fiscal Year 2025. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve OCDETF Overtime Reimbursement Agreement. R-24-6-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the FY2024 Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Overtime Reimbursement Agreement for the reimbursement of up to $5,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff's Office. Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN State Library and Archives. R-24-6-214 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $430,500.00 with the Tennessee State Library and Archives for general library services and library materials. (No local match required)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Amend agenda to hear items 1-33 as a consent calendar. Move to 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 #4, Item #5, Item #6, Item #7, Item #8, Item #9, Item #10, 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, and Item #33.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Amend Knox County Code Chapter 4, Article I, "Beer". Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County 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. (Ord. No. O-09-3-107, adopted 4-27-09) (Second Reading).
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Honor Mike and Pam Duncan for Duncan Boat Dock anniversary. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Mike and Pam Duncan in celebration of Duncan Boat Dock's 80th Anniversary and recognition of their impact on the Rocky Hill & Riverbend Neighborhoods
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Authorize acceptance of donations for Knox County Parks and Recreation. 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.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve Amendment Three to Grant Contract with TN Dept. of Health. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Three to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Parents as Teachers, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and Evidence-Based Home Visiting Program Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $2,755,213.10 for a total amount of $4,832,049.13 and extends the term through June 30, 2025. (No local match required)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve reappointment and appointment to Industrial Development and Health Facility Boards. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the reappointment of Tiffany Gardner, and William Fox, and appointing Janet Testerman, to serve as Directors of The Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox, and The Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board of the County of Knox. (Terms expire July 15, 2030)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 17, 2024
Rezone 8922 Pickens Gap Rd from A/RB to PR (up to 2 du/ac) 4-V-24-RZ — Request of Storm Shular for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and RB (General Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 8922 Pickens Gap Road / Parcel ID 150 044. Planning Commission’s File Number: 4-V-24-RZ (9th Commission District) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Abstain Adopted 7-2-1-1
Split
Jun 17, 2024
Defer rezoning request for 7505 Blacks Ferry Rd to July 2024 4-N-24-RZ — Request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre. 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
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 17, 2024
Rezone 0 Harvey Rd from A to PR (up to 2 du/ac) 5-L-24-RZ — Request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 0 Harvey Road / Parcel ID 169 00903. Planning Commission’s File Number 5-L-24-RZ (5th Commission District) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 17, 2024
Rezone 0 & 7740 Cooper Meadows Ln from A to PR (up to 4 du/ac) 5-J-24-RZ — Request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 0 and 7740 Cooper Meadows Lane / Parcel IDs 020 12001, and 12002. Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-J-24-RZ (8th Commission District) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split

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