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John Schoonmaker’s votes

100 recorded votes: 100 aye

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Aug 23, 2021
Approve rezoning for John B. Griffith, Sr. from I to RA. 7-J-21-RZ — Request of John B. Griffith, Sr. for rezoning from I (Industrial) to RA (Low Density Residential) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve rezoning for Worley Builders, Inc. from A to PR (1 du/acre). 7-I-21-RZ — Request of Worley Builders, Inc. for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 1 dwelling unit per acre Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve rezoning for Ruth T. Ellis from A/TO to OB/TO. 7-G-21-RZ — Request of Ruth T. Ellis for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and A (Agricultural) / TO (Technology Overlay) to OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services) and OB (Office, Medical, & Related Services) / TO (Technology Overlay) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve rezoning for William Wilson Construction from A to PR. 7-D-21-RZ — Request of William Wilson Construction for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve rezoning for Joanna Toole from A to RB. 7-C-21-RZ — Request of Joanna Toole for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RB (General Residential) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve rezoning for Lin Feng Wu from PC to OB. 7-B-21-RZ — Request of Lin Feng Wu for rezoning from PC (Planned Commercial) to OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve rezoning for Karla Goins from PR to CN. 6-B-21-RZ — Request of Karla Goins for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) to CN (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve Northwest County Sector Plan amendment for Karla Goins. 6-A-21-SP — Request of Karla Goins for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from OS (Open Space) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Amend Merit System section on filling vacancies. O-21-7-106 — 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". (ORD. NO. O-90-9-111, ADOPTED 9-10-90 AND ORD. NO. O-20-7-102, ADOPTED 9-28-20): SECOND READING:O-21-7-106: Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Aug 23, 2021
Establish requirements for Merit System Council meetings. 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. (ORD. NO. O-90-9-111, ADOPTED 9-10-90): SECOND READING: Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Aug 23, 2021
Prohibit tobacco/vapor products in county parks/playgrounds/greenways. O-21-7-103 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 27, ARTICLE I ENTITLED "PARKS" TO DELETE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS IN SECTION 27-1, DELETE SUBSECTION 27-9(B) IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND ADD A NEW SECTION 27-16 ENTITLED "USE OF TOBACCO AND VAPOR PRODUCTS PROHIBITED" TO EXPAND THE SMOKING PROHIBITION ON THE GROUNDS OF COUNTY-OWNED PLAYGROUNDS TO INCLUDE THE USE OF TOBACCO AND VAPOR PRODUCTS ON THE GROUNDS OF A COUNTY-OWNED OR CONTROLLED PUBLIC PARK, PUBLIC PLAYGROUND, PUBLIC GREENWAY, OR ANY PUBLIC PROPERTY THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO USE BY YOUTH. (ORD. NO. O-10-4-102, ADOPTED 5-24-10, ORD. NO. O-20-11-101, ADOPTED 12-21-20, AND ESTABLISHING SECTION 27-16): SECOND READING: Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-2-0
Split
Aug 23, 2021
Add Juneteenth Independence Day to observed holidays. O-21-7-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE X ENTITLED "PERSONNEL PLAN", TO AMEND SECTION 2-756, "HOLIDAYS", TO ADD JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE DAY TO THE LIST OF HOLIDAYS OBSERVED BY COUNTY EMPLOYEES (ORD. NO. O-16-8-101, ADOPTED 9-26-16 AND O-19-3-101, ADOPTED 4-22-19): SECOND READING: Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Defer lease renewal for billboard at 4630 Asheville Highway. R-21-8-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE APPROVING A SIGN LOCATION LEASE AND MEMORANDUM OF LEASER AGREEMENT WIT THE LAMAR COMPANIES FOR THE RENEWAL OF A LEASE OF A BILLBOARD LOCATED ON KNOX COUNTY PROPERTY AT 4630 ASHEVILLE HIGHWAY WITH KNOX COUNTY TO RECEIVE RENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $250.00 PER MONTH (3,000.00 ANNUALLY) FOR A TERM OF TEN (10) YEARS:R-21-8-803: Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
Aug 23, 2021
Notary Applications NOTARY APPLICATIONS:
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Budget Amendments BUDGET AMENDMENTS:
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Line-Item Transfers LINE-ITEM TRANSFERS:
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approval of minutes of the previous meeting CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Honor Hardin Valley Academy for winning state cross country championship. R-21-8-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY FOR WINNING THE 2020-2021 TSSAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN CROSS COUNTRY: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Recognize August as National Immunization Awareness Month. R-21-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING AUGUST AS NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH: Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve Pictometry International Corp. agreement amendment. R-21-8-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND PICTOMETRY INTERNATIONAL CORP. FOR COUNTY-WIDE OBLIQUE AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR UPGRADES TO THE PICTOMETRY PRODUCT WITH A TOTAL COST OF $561,009.94 FOR AMENDMENTS TO TWO (2) PROJECTS AND THE ADDITION OF ONE (1) PROJECT TO BE PAID BY THE PROPERTY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE, KUB, AND KGIS: Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve Amendment 7 to KGIS/ESRI Enterprise License Agreement. R-21-8-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER 7 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 TO AND INCLUDING AUGUST 2, 2024 AT A COST OF $1,086,000.00: Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Accept $500 donation for Public Defender's youth programs. R-21-8-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00 IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH PROGRAMS OF THE KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S COMMUNITY LAW OFFICE: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve acceptance of donations for School Mania. R-21-8-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF MONETARY DONATIONS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $23,003.36 AND VARIOUS SCHOOL PRODUCTS FROM NUMEROUS BUSINESSES IN SUPPORT OF SCHOOL MANIA: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve contracts for mobile solutions with AT&T and US Cellular. R-21-8-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH AT&T MOBILITY NATIONAL ACCOUNTS, LLC AND USCC SERVICES, LLC, DOING BUSINESS AS US CELLULAR, TO PROVIDE MOBILE SOLUTIONS FOR KNOX COUNTY: Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Designate/appropriate funds from FY21 to FY22. R-21-8-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DESIGNATING/COMMITTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,835,564.43 FROM FISCAL YEAR 2021 TO FISCAL YEAR 2022 FOR VARIOUS FUNDS AND DEPARTMENTS: Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve Easement Agreements with City of Knoxville for TVA East Tower. R-21-8-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE FOR UTILITY FEATURES, INCLUDING A GENERATOR AND A GARBAGE COMPACTOR, LOCATED IN THE STRONG STREET ALLEY FOR THE TVA EAST TOWER AND AN AIR RIGHTS EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE FOR A PEDESTRIAN STRUCTURE ACROSS THE STRONG STREET ALLEY FOR ENHANCED ACCESS TO THE TVA EAST TOWER: Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve grant contract for substance misuse epidemic response. R-21-8-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $360,800.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROVIDE HIGH IMPACT AREA SUBSTANCE MISUSE EPIDEMIC RESPONSE SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2022 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED): Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve contract for licensed childcare agency immunization record audits. R-21-8-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,900.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF LICENSED CHILDCARE AGENCY IMMUNIZATION RECORD AUDITS FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2021 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve Amendment One to grant contract for tobacco prevention. R-21-8-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TOBACCO USE PREVENTION AND CONTROL SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $29,400.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED): Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve Stormwater Facility Covenants for Huber Properties, LLC. R-21-8-408 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH HUBER PROPERTIES, LLC FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 0 FARRAGUT POINTE WAY (CLT PARCEL # 143-05101), 11252 FARRAGUT POINTE WAY (CLT PARCEL # 143-051), 11226 FARRAGUT POINTE WAY (CLT PARCEL # 143-04301) AND 11101 WOODY DR. (CLT PARCEL # 143-047) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 5: Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve Stormwater Facility Covenants for John Huber. R-21-8-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH JOHN HUBER FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 11226 FARRAGUT POINTE WAY (CLT PARCEL # 143-05001) AND 11211 FARRAGUT POINTE WAY (CLT PARCEL # 143-050) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 5: Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve contract with Tetra Tech, Inc. for debris monitoring. R-21-8-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH TETRA TECH, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY DEBRIS MONITORING AND CONSULTING SERVICES: Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve Local Agency Project Agreement for Countywide Transportation Plan. R-21-8-405 — 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 OF A COUNTYWIDE TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR KNOX COUNTY WITH AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $625,000.00 AND KNOX COUNTY'S PORTION BEING $125,000.00 (OR 20%): Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve Stormwater Facility Covenants for Belterra Knoxville, LLC. R-21-8-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH BELTERRA KNOXVILLE, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7308 ASHEVILLE HIGHWAY (CLT PARCEL # 061-08304) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 8: Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve Stormwater Facility Covenants for B & B Builders, Inc. R-21-8-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH B & B BUILDERS, INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 E. EMORY ROAD (CLT PARCEL # 029-090) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 7: Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve Stormwater Facility Covenants for Mesana Investments LLC. R-21-8-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH MESANA INVESTMENTS LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1296 HERITAGE LAKE BLVD. (A PORTION OF CLT PARCEL # 144-03018) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 5: Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve Stormwater Facility Covenants for S & E Properties, LLC. R-21-8-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH S & E PROPERTIES, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8512 S. NORTHSHORE DRIVE (CLT PARCEL # 133ND001) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 4: Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve OCDETF agreement addendum to purchase equipment. R-21-8-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE FY21 ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,960.00: Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve lease amendment for Sheriff's Office CAPP program space. R-21-8-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT #9 TO THE LEASE WITH SAMUEL J. FURROW FOR SPACE LOCATED AT 1800 NORTH CHERRY STREET FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES TO PRISON PROGRAM (CAPP), WHICH AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE LEASE FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR, BEGINNING JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022, WITH THE MONTHLY RENTAL AMOUNT REMAINING AT $4,245.00: Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve OCDETF FY21 Overtime Agreement for Sheriff's Office. R-21-8-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY 2021 OVERTIME AGREEMENT - MISSING PACKAGE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $10,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Accept resignation & appoint John Adams, M.D. to Advisory Board of Health. R-21-8-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF COLONEL PAT O'BRIEN, M.D. ON THE KNOX COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH AND APPOINTING JOHN ADAMS, M.D. (NOMINATED BY THE MEDICAL SOCIETY SERVE THE COUNTY) TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF COLONEL PAT O’BRIEN, M.D. ON THE ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH, WHICH TERM EXPIRES JANUARY 31, 2024: Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Confirm Mayor's reappointments to PBA Board of Directors. R-21-8-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENTS OF HEATHER ANDERSON AND CHARLES SEVERANCE, JR. TO THE PUBLIC BUILDING AUTHORITY (PBA) BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (TERMS EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 13, 2027): Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve reappointment of George H. Heins, III to Development Corp. board. R-21-8-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF GEORGE H. HEINS, III TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF KNOX COUNTY. (TERM EXPIRES AUGUST 31, 2026): Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Amendment to the agenda AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve PreACT and PreACT 8/9 services agreement with ACT, Inc. R-21-8-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PREACT AND PREACT 8/9 SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ACT, INC. FOR ADMINISTRATION OF PREACT ASSESSMENTS TO 8TH, 9TH, AND 10TH GRADE STUDENTS DURING THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $131,950.00: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Accept HVAC lab equipment donation from Trane Energy Services. R-21-8-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF HVAC LAB EQUIPMENT WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $17,783.00 FROM TRANE ENERGY SERVICES TO KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM TO SUPPORT HVAC COURSES AT FARRAGUT AND HALLS HIGH SCHOOLS: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for grant funding. R-21-8-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR THE RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR DATA TRACKING, ACCESS, AND ANALYSIS INCLUDING PARTIAL FUNDING SUPPORT FOR A DATA ANALYST POSITION WITHIN THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS RESEARCH, EVALUATION, AND ASSESSMENT DEPARTMENT FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve Elementary School Dental Program agreement, Elgin Children's Foundation grant. R-21-8-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DENTAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ELGIN CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DENTAL GRANT IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $6,000.00 FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROGRAM FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2022: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Accept TN Dept. of Education McKinney-Vento Subgrant for homeless students. R-21-8-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MCKINNEY-VENTO SUBGRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $94,000.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS STUDENTS FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Accept TN Dept. of Education ARP Homeless 1.0 grant for homeless students. R-21-8-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ARP HOMELESS 1.0 GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS STUDENTS FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Accept TN Dept. of Education IDEA Partnership grant for students w/ disabilities. R-21-8-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IDEA PARTNERSHIP FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE IMPLEMENTATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 TO IMPROVE POST-SECONDARY OUTCOMES BY PROVIDING REAL-LIFE WORK EXPERIENCE AND INDEPENDENT-LIVING SKILLS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve grant for Pre-Employment Transition Services School to Work. R-21-8-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $127,590.00 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 A TERM OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2021. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED): Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve HVAC installation/repair contracts not to exceed $500k annually. R-21-8-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH ARCHER AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE COMPANY, INC., J&F MECHANICAL, INC., AND LEE COMPANY FOR THE PROVISION OF HVAC INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SERVICES NOT TO EXCEED $500,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2022, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS: R-21-8-203: Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve Leader in Me membership/coaching for East Knox Elementary. R-21-8-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH FRANKLIN COVEY CLIENT SALES, INC. FOR A LEADER IN ME MEMBERSHIP AND COACHING SUBSCRIPTION FOR EAST KNOX COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE TERM OF JULY 15, 2021 THROUGH JULY 14, 2022 AT A COST OF $8,500.00: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve agreement with Wilson Language Training Corporation for professional learning. R-21-8-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH WILSON LANGUAGE TRAINING CORPORATION FOR THE PROVISION OF WILSON PROFESSIONAL LEARNING TRAINING EVENTS AND MATERIALS FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $10,000.00: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve rezoning for Benjamin C. Mullins (PC/RA to CN). 3-D-21-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins O/B/O Home Federal Bank for rezoning from PC Planned Commercial/RA Low Density Residential to CN Neighborhood Commercial.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Adopted 6-4-1-0
Split
Jul 26, 2021
Approve SW County Sector Plan Amendment for Benjamin C. Mullins. 3-A-21-SP — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins O/B/O Home Federal Bank for Southwest County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential to MU-NC Mixed Use – Neighborhood Center.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Adopted 6-4-1-0
Split
Jul 26, 2021
Defer rezoning request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC (RB to PR). 4-B-21-RZ — Consideration of the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for rezoning from RB General Residential to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve rezoning for Parker Bartholomew (A Ag to PR, 3 units/acre). 5-B-21-RZ — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Parker Bartholomew for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve rezoning for Shaheen Dewji (BP/TO to OB/TO). 5-D-21-RZ — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Shaheen Dewji for rezoning from BP Business and Technology/TO Technology Overlay to OB Office, Medical and Related Services/TO Technology Overlay as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Deny rezoning request for Wilma Cardin/Robert Vaughn (A Ag to OB). 4-L-21-RZ — Consideration of the request of Wilma Cardin/Robert Vaughn for rezoning from A Agricultural to OB Office, Medical and Related Services. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve rezoning for Barry Vaulton (A Ag to OA Office Park). 6-F-21-RZ — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Barry Vaulton/Vaulton Family Holdings Company, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to OA Office Park as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve Robyn Askew rezoning request (A Ag to PR, 2 units/acre). 6-E-21-RZ — Consideration of the request of Robyn Askew, Trustee for Option Holder 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: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment for Robyn Askew. 6-B-21-SP — Consideration of the request of Robyn Askew, Trustee for Option Holder for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural/HP Hillside Protection to RR Rural Residential/y Residential/HP Hillside Protection as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Defer rezoning request of Stephanie Walther (I Industrial to A Agricultural). 6-A-21-RZ — Consideration of the request of Stephanie Walther for rezoning from I Industrial to A Agricultural. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve rezoning for Jenkins Builders, Inc. (A Ag to PR, 3 units/acre). RZ-21-7-101 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Jenkins Builders, Inc. for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential for 3 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s Staff recommendation. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Substitute motion:Failed 5-5-1-0
Split Failed
Jul 26, 2021
Approve rezoning for Jenkins Builders, Inc. (A Ag to PR, 3 units/acre). RZ-21-7-101 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Jenkins Builders, Inc. for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential for 3 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s Staff recommendation. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
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
Jul 26, 2021
Amend Parks Ordinance to prohibit tobacco/vapor products (first reading). O-21-7-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 27, Article I entitled “Parks” to delete certain definitions in Section 27-1, delete Subsection 27-9(b) in its entirety, and add a new Section 27-16 entitled “Use of Tobacco and Vapor Products Prohibited” to expand the smoking prohibition on the grounds of county-owned playgrounds to include the use of tobacco and vapor products on the grounds of a county-owned or controlled public park, public playground, public greenway, or any public property that is accessible to use by youth (amending Ordinance O-10-4-102, adopted May 24, 2010; Ordinance O-20-11-101, adopted December 21, 2020; and establishing Section 27-16). Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Amend Personnel Plan to add Juneteenth as a holiday (first reading). O-21-7-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article X entitled “Personnel Plan”, to amend Section 2-756, “Holidays”, to add Juneteenth Independence Day to the list of holidays observed by county employees (amending Ordinance O-16-8-101, adopted September 26, 2016 and Ordinance O-19-3-101, adopted April 22, 2019). Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve contract with Trinity Benefit Advisors for health services. R-21-7-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Trinity Benefit Advisors for employee health-related Brokerage and Consulting Services. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve contract with Powell Auction & Realty for auctioneer services. R-21-7-804 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Powell Auction & Realty, LLC for auctioneer services. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Dedicate easements on Coward Mill Road for Northwest Elementary School. R-21-7-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, dedicating the Rights-of-Way, Slope Easements, Drainage Easements and Temporary Construction Easements on Coward Mill Road related to the construction of the Northwest Elementary School. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve Real Estate Sales Contracts for delinquent tax surplus properties. R-21-7-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Specific Performance Real Estate Sales Contracts for delinquent tax surplus properties sold via online and live auctions. Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve contract with TN Dept. of Mental Health for misdemeanor evaluations. R-21-7-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the purpose of establishing rates for payment by Knox County to the State for court ordered evaluations and treatment for defendants charged only with misdemeanor crimes for the period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve Amendment 2 to Viral Hepatitis Program Services Grant Contract. R-21-7-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment 2 to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Viral Hepatitis Program Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $85,000.00 (no local match required). Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve agreement with Legal Aid for Emergency Rental Assistance funds. R-21-7-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Legal Aid of East Tennessee to provide $200,000.00 in Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance funds for housing stability services (federally funded through Treasury ERA program funds). Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve Joint Funding Agreement with USGS for stream gaging stations. R-21-7-410 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Joint Funding Agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey in the amount of $83,000.00 with $49,800.00 provided by Knox County and $33,200.00 provided by the U.S. Geological Survey for the operation of stream gaging stations in Knox County for the period beginning August 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve proposal for sidewalk design services near Carter schools/park. R-21-7-409 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a proposal for professional survey and engineering design services with LDA Engineering in the amount of $137,000.00 for the design of new sidewalks connecting Carter Elementary School, Carter High School and Carter Park. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve acquisition of Coward Mill Road property for Cherahala Blvd extension. R-21-7-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the acquisition of the property located at 10607 Coward Mill Road for the purposes of extending Cherahala Boulevard and providing improved access for the new Northwest Elementary School. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve Fire and Life Safety Education Employees Agreement. R-21-7-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Fire and Life Safety Education Employees Agreement with Rural/Metro Corporation to continue funding fire and life safety education positions. Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve TDOT supplements for highway-rail grade crossing safety improvements. R-21-7-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving eight (8) supplements to Agreements with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for safety improvements at certain highway-rail grade crossing locations. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve professional services agreement with Vaughn & Melton for intersection. R-21-7-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement for Professional Services with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $105,880.00 for right-of-way acquisition services for intersection improvements at Clinton Highway and West Beaver Creek Drive. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants with Springbrook Properties, LLC for Beeler Road. R-21-7-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Springbrook Properties, LLC for property located at 6848 Beeler Road (CLT Parcel #020-21401) in Commission District 8. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants with Mesana Investments, LLC for Sweet Almond Drive. R-21-7-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Mesana Investments, LLC for property located at 0 Sweet Almond Drive, (CLT Parcel #130-07001) in Commission District 6. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants with Champion Construction, LLC for Nora Mae Road. R-21-7-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Champion Construction, LLC for property located at 2204 Nora Mae Road (CLT Parcel #129-04709) in Commission District 6. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants with Worley Builders, Inc. for Lobetti Road. R-21-7-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Worley Builders, Inc. for property located at 3250 Lobetti Road (a portion of CLT Parcel #091-20402) in Commission District 6. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve lease addendum for Sheriff's Office at Downtown Island Airport. R-21-7-303 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Addendum Number Four to the Lease and Operating Agreement with the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority to lease and obtain certain premises, facilities, rights and privileges at the Knoxville Downtown Island Airport for the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, which addendum extends the term of the lease for a period of two (2) years to and including June 30, 2023. Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve OCDETF FY21 Overtime Agreement for Sheriff's Office. R-21-7-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Fiscal Year 2021 Overtime Agreement for the reimbursement of up to $10,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve contract with Starr Equipment for jail kitchen maintenance. R-21-7-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Starr Equipment Company dba Hobart Sales and Service for the provision of jail kitchen equipment maintenance and repair. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve grant contract with TN State Library and Archives. R-21-7-213 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in an amount not to exceed $706,500.00 with the Tennessee State Library and Archives for general library services and library materials (no local match required). Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve acceptance of new county roads in Lyons Crossing Subdivision. Consideration of Acceptance of New County Roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Oxford Drive, Lyons Crossing Subdivision, District W6. B. Mossy Rock Lane, Lyons Crossing Subdivision, District W6. C. Sunburst Lane, Lyons Crossing Subdivision, District W6.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve MOU between School Board and Police Dept for safe schools. R-21-7-212 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Agreement between the Knox County Board of Education and the Knoxville Police Department regarding roles and responsibilities for maintaining safe schools. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve contract with Certica Solutions for benchmark assessment program. R-21-7-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Certica Solutions, Inc. through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement from the City of Kingsport for a customized benchmark assessment program for the term of July 1, 2021 through September 15, 2025 at a cost of $675,745.00. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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