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John Schoonmaker’s votes

100 recorded votes: 95 aye · 3 no · 2 abstain

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Feb 22, 2021
Approve disposition method and sale of delinquent tax properties R-21-2-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE METHOD OF DISPOSITION (PUBLIC AUCTION OR NEGOTIATED SALE) FOR DELINQUENT TAX PROPERTIES OWNED BY KNOX COUNTY; APPROVING THE SALE OF THE PROPERTIES FOR LESS THAN TAXES OWED PURSUANT TO TENN. CODE ANN. § 67-5-2507 AND 2508; AND FIXING THE OFFERING PRICE OF THE PROPERTIES: Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Request unclaimed balance remitted to the State Treasurer R-21-2-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE UNCLAIMED BALANCE OF ACCOUNTS REMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER UNDER THE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT FOR THE REPORT YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018: Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve revised Boyd Foundation Dog Park Grant Agreement R-21-2-703 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE REVISED BOYD FOUNDATION DOG PARK GRANT AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FIVE (5) NEW DOG PARKS: Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve grant agreement with DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation for East Knox Park R-21-2-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT WITH THE DICK'S SPORTING GOODS FOUNDATION FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 TO BE USED TO SUPPORT THE MAINTENANCE AND RENOVATION OF EAST KNOX PARK: Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Accept donation of materials and repairs for Gibbs Ruritan Park R-21-2-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF MATERIALS AND REPAIRS AT GIBBS RURITAN PARK FROM PROGRESSION ELECTRIC COMPANY, LLC, AND IRBY WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $28,750.00: Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve federally funded project agreement for social determinants of health R-21-2-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECTS WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF STATE AND TERRITORIAL HEALTH OFFICIALS TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF ADDRESSING SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED): Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for pregnancy prevention services R-21-2-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TENNESSEE ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY PREVENTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED): Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve acceptance of Emergency Rental Assistance award R-21-2-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,152,916.70 AND APPROVING THE TERMS FOR THE RECEIPT OF SAID FUNDS (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED): Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve right-of-way and easement acquisitions for Coward Mill Road widening R-21-2-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY, SLOPE, CONSTRUCTION, AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS ON FORTY (40) TRACTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF WIDENING COWARD MILL ROAD TO ACCOMMODATE A NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve MOU with Knoxville-Knox County Planning for I-40 Corridor Study analysis R-21-2-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000.00 FOR SUPPLEMENTAL ANALYSIS OF THE WATT ROAD INTERCHANGE AND CAMPBELL STATION ROAD INTERCHANGE AS PART OF THE I-40 CORRIDOR STUDY: Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve contract with Goodwill Industries for donation center services R-21-2-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES-KNOXVILLE, INC. TO PROVIDE ATTENDED DONATION CENTER COLLECTION SERVICES: Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants with LoFranco Trust for parcel in District 8 R-21-2-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH THE CO-TRUSTEES OF VINCENT LOFRANCO AND JOYCE B. LOFRANCO REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 27, 2000 AND RESTATED AS OF AUGUST 24, 2010 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8004 MILLERTOWN PIKE (CLT PARCEL # 051-06903) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 8: Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants with Primos Land Company, LLC for parcel in District 7 R-21-2-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH PRIMOS LAND COMPANY, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1015 E. COPELAND DRIVE (A PORTION OF CLT PARCEL # 037-025) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 7: Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants with Reliance Development, LLC for parcels in District 6 R-21-2-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH RELIANCE DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 10120 COWARD MILL ROAD (CLT PARCEL # 090-081.01) AND 10134 COWARD MILL ROAD (CLT PARCEL # 090-081.02) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 6: Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants with Ball Homes, LLC for parcels in District 6 R-21-2-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH BALL HOMES, LLC FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 11100 BIG SKY LANE (CLT PARCEL # 103KC005), 11116 SAM LEE ROAD (A PORTION OF CLT PARCEL # 103KC119), 2528 BRYANT LANE (CLT PARCEL # 103-105), AND 2521 BRYANT LANE (CLT PARCEL # 103-106) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 6: Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve contract with ICSolutions for inmate communication services R-21-2-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH INMATE CALLING SOLUTIONS, LLC D/B/A ICSOLUTIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF INMATE COMMUNICATION SERVICES: Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve overtime reimbursement agreements for drug investigations R-21-2-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND THE TENNESSEE DANGEROUS DRUGS TASK FORCE FOR THE USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE METHAMPHETAMINE INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM AND FOR THE USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE HEROIN/OPIOID INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $9,600.00 PER OFFICER IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve appointment to Three Ridges Golf Board R-21-2-113 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION OF ALAN JACK FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE THREE RIDGES GOLF BOARD (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2024): Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Confirm reappointment to Historic Zoning Commission R-21-2-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF GEORGE EWART TO THE KNOX COUNTY HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION. (TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 1, 2026): Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Accept resignation and appoint to Board of Zoning Appeals R-21-2-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF ROBERT THOMPSON (DISTRICT 9) ON THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AND APPOINTING ROBERT DYKES TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. THOMPSON ON THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS, WHICH TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2022: Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Confirm reappointments and appointment to Disability Advisory Group R-21-2-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S REAPPOINTMENTS OF MARK BROGAN, NANCY BROWN AND APRIL TOMLIN AND APPOINTMENT OF SARAH HOLLOWAY TO THE KNOX COUNTY DISABILITY ADVISORY GROUP KNOWN AS DAGWOULD? (TERMS EXPIRE FEBRUARY 28, 2025): Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve Line Items – Budget Amendments Line Items – Budget Amendments was before the Board of Commissioners.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve purchase of student Chromebooks R-21-2-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PURCHASE OF STUDENT CHROMEBOOKS TO PREPARE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022 AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $4,200,000.00 USING ESSER 2.0 FUNDS: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve agreement with Amazon Services LLC for Amazon Business Accounts R-21-2-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH AMAZON SERVICES LLC FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AMAZON BUSINESS ACCOUNTS FOR KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AND OTHER KNOX COUNTY ENTITIES: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve playground structure purchase for Farragut Primary School R-21-2-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING FARRAGUT PRIMARY SCHOOL'S REQUEST TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL THREE (3) PLAYGROUND STRUCTURES AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $95,703.80 USING INTERNAL SCHOOL FUNDS, PROCEEDS FROM COUPON BOOK SALES, AND DONATIONS FROM THE FARRAGUT PRIMARY SCHOOL PTA AND THE TOWN OF FARRAGUT: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Authorize acceptance of grant funds for Knox County Schools R-21-2-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $8,000.00: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for Elevate Program grant funding R-21-2-210 — 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 $154,365.00 FOR THE ELEVATE PROGRAM: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve amendment to PACT agreement for LED lighting upgrade R-21-2-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PACT AGREEMENT WITH TRANE U.S. INC. FOR PHASE III-C OF THE ENERGY CONSERVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS TO INCLUDE A COMPLETE LED LIGHTING UPGRADE FOR ALL KNOX COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM SCHOOLS AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES FOR A TOTAL COST OF $26,123,600.00 SELF-FUNDED THROUGH UTILITY SAVINGS GENERATED BY THE PROJECT AND GUARANTEED BY TRANE U.S. INC.: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve amendment to contract for Lonsdale Elementary School construction R-21-2-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT 20-314 WITH ROUSE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW LONSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO ALLOW THE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE TO BE DETERMINED AT FULL COMPLETION OF THE DESIGN PHASE OF THE PROJECT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNTY WILL ISSUE A NOTICE TO PROCEED TO BEGIN MOBILIZATION AND SITE WORK MARCH 1, 2021 AT A COST OF $3,270,500.00: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve contract with United Elevator Services for inspection and repair R-21-2-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH UNITED ELEVATOR SERVICES, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF ELEVATOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF MARCH 1, 2021 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2022 WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS NOT TO EXCEED AN ANNUAL COST OF $200,000.00: Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve contract with Edulog for parent portal application R-21-2-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH EDULOG FOR THE PROVISION OF A PARENT PORTAL APPLICATION TO TRACK SCHOOL BUS ACTIVITY FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED ANNUALLY FOR AN ADDITIONAL FOUR (4) YEARS AT AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF $85,000.00: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve proposal for document scanning and storage services for HR department R-21-2-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROPOSAL FROM INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION TENNESSEE THROUGH A CLARKSVILLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF DOCUMENT SCANNING AND SECURE DOCUMENT STORAGE SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITH AN INITIAL COST OF $226,553.55 TO BE PAID BY KNOX COUNTY (TVA RELOCATION COSTS) AND AN ESTIMATED COST PER SUBSEQUENT YEAR OF $70,250.00 TO BE PAID BY KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve contracts for curriculum implementation support R-21-2-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK, ENGAGE2LEARN, GREAT MINDS PBC, NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING (NIET), SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY, LLC, TNTP AND WESTED FOR THE PROVISION OF CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT FOR THE TERM FEBRUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2022 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME, FOR A POSSIBLE TOTAL OF FIVE (5) YEARS: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve online subscription agreements with The DBQ Project for educational materials R-21-2-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENTS WITH THE DBQ PROJECT FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021 FOR 51 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND FOR THE TERM OF MARCH 1, 2021 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2022 FOR 17 MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND 18 HIGH SCHOOLS, WHICH MAY BE RENEWED IN ANNUAL INCREMENTS UP TO FIVE (5) YEARS, GRANTING LICENSE TO ACCESS DBQ'S PROPRIETARY EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AT AN ANNUAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $14,000.00: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve form contract with Knoxville Music Therapy for music therapy services R-21-2-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FORM CONTRACT WITH KNOXVILLE MUSIC THERAPY AUTHORIZING DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS TO USE SAID CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF MUSIC THERAPY FOR QUALIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS AT AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF $10,000.00: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve service contract with Seidlitz Education for SIFE training R-21-2-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH SEIDLITZ EDUCATION FOR THE PROVISION OF A TRAINING SESSION REGARDING STUDENTS WITH INTERRUPTED FORMAL EDUCATION (SIFE) FOR DISTANT LEARNING ON APRIL 5, 2021 AT A COST OF $1,429.00: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve notary applications NOTARY APPLICATIONS:
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve minutes of the previous meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Recognize and honor Black History Month R-21-2-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING AND HONORING BLACK HISTORY MONTH:
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve amendments to the agenda and add/defer/pull items AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay amended the agenda as follows: Add R-21-2-406-Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Planning in the amount of $25,000.00 for supplemental analysis of the Watt Road interchange and Campbell Station road interchange as part of the I-40 Corridor Study. Add R-21-2-407 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way, slope construction, and drainage easement acquisitions on forty (40) tracts for the purpose of widening Coward Mill Road to accommodate a new elementary school. Add R-21-2-502 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Software as a Service Agreement with Unqork, Inc. for the provision of Emergency Rental Assistance software services for the term of March 1, 2021 through March 1, 2022 which may be renewed for two (2) additional one-year terms not to exceed an annual cost of $325,000.00 and pull from consent. Add R-21-2-804 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing an Amendment to Development Agreement between Knox County and BNA Associates, LLC relating to the Andrew Johnson Building. Add R-21-2-903 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting that the members of the Tennessee General Assembly representing Knox County introduce and seek passage of a Legislative Bill regarding state and local tax revenue allocation for a mixed-use stadium in Knox County. There were no withdrawals. Defer to the March 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting R-21-2-803 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Quitclaim Deed and Affidavit of Heirship for the acceptance of a donation of real property located at 1904 Tennessee Avenue (Parcel ID 094AC011) from the Parton Family for an air quality monitoring station. Non-Consent item was R-21-2-101 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing and honoring Black History Month. Non-Consent item Presentation of Rural Metro monthly report by Jeff Bagwell. Non-Consent item – Line-Item Transfers – Total amount $55,500.90 Non-Consent item #25 – Revised Resolution R-21-2-303 to read as follows. A Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving construction of a Video Courtroom Facility at 5001 Maloneyville Road at a cost not to exceed $1.5 Million and approving a contract with Shelton General Contractors for said purpose. (To be funded through an estimation and appropriation Resolution). Non-Consent item #37 – R-21-2-603 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Sublease Agreement with K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. for space located at 4216 North Broadway, to be used as a COVID-19 vaccination site, for a six-month term beginning from Commencement Date and ending August 31, 2021 with the option to extend month to month with a rent amount of $5,700.00 per month. Non-Consent Item #44 – R-21-2-804 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing an Amendment to Development Agreement between Knox County and BNA Associates, LLC relating to the Andrew Johnson Building. Commissioner Smith moved to approve the above Amendments to the Agenda. Commissioner Beeler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Schoonmaker, Hill, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 9-0-1-1. Commissioner Busler abstained from the vote. Commissioner Ward was absent from the vote.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-1-1
Feb 22, 2021
Approve electronic meeting via Zoom streaming AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA: At this time, Commissioner Schoonmaker moved that the day’s meeting be held electronically via Zoom streaming in accordance with Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s Executive Order Number 71. Commissioner Busler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Commissioner Ward was absent from the vote.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Ordinance amending County Board of Health role O-20-12-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department (amends Ordinance O-96-3-102, adopted April 22, 1996) was before the Board of Commissioners on second reading. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Substitute motion to defer:Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Jan 25, 2021
Ordinance amending County Board of Health role O-20-12-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department (amends Ordinance O-96-3-102, adopted April 22, 1996) was before the Board of Commissioners on second reading. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Substitute motion to defer:Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Jan 25, 2021
Approve construction of video courtroom facility R-21-1-303 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving construction of a video courtroom facility at 5001 Maloneyville Road at a cost not to exceed $1.5 million (to be funded through an estimation and appropriation resolution) was before the Board of Commissioners. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 25, 2021
Welcome Danny White as University of Tennessee Athletic Director R-21-1-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, welcoming Danny White as the Athletic Director of the University of Tennessee was before the Board of Commissioners.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott, LLP R-21-1-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott, LLP for collection services was before the Board of Commissioners. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve golf operations management agreement for Beverly Park/Concord Park R-21-1-704 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Beverly Park/Concord Park Golf Operations Management Agreement with the Tennessee Golf Foundation for the provision of Golf Operations Management Services was before the Board of Commissioners. Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Appoint Commissioner Carson Dailey to Fire and Technical Rescue Committee R-21-1-114 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner Carson Dailey to the Knox County Fire and Technical Rescue Committee. (Term to coincide with term of office as a member of Commission) was before the Board of Commissioners. Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve amendment to BB&T (Truist) banking services contract R-21-1-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract Number 12-474 with Branch Banking & Trust Company (BB&T now Truist) for the provision of banking services, which amendment extends the term of the contract to June 30, 2021 was before the Board of Commissioners. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve contract with FirstBank for banking services R-21-1-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with FirstBank for banking services was before the Board of Commissioners. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve amendment to grant contract for election commissions COVID-19 response R-21-1-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of State, Division of Elections for the provision of assistance for County Election Commissions to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $145,255.23 (no local match required) was before the Board of Commissioners. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Accept memorial bench donation for Clayton Park R-21-1-703 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a memorial bench at Clayton Park from Barbara Jett in the amount of $1,600.00 was before the Board of Commissioners. Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve Boyd Foundation grant for five dog parks R-21-1-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Boyd Foundation Dog Park Grant Agreement in the amount of $250,000.00 for the construction of five (5) new dog parks was before the Board of Commissioners. Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Accept and donate Holiday Festival of Lights proceeds R-21-1-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting donations in the total amount of $7,428.49 and sixteen (16) barrels of food collected from visitors at Knox County’s Holiday Festival of Lights at Concord Park and approving the donation of same to the Love Kitchen was before the Board of Commissioners. Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Amend contract with Volunteer Ministry Center for COVID-19 housing R-21-1-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to the Defined Services Contract with Volunteer Ministry Center to manage and operate the homeless housing facility for COVID-19 isolation and quarantine, which amendment increases the maximum amount payable by the County to Volunteer Ministry Center under the Contract from $47,000.00 to $266,508.00 was before the Board of Commissioners. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve grant for HIV/STD/Viral Hepatitis prevention and surveillance R-21-1-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in an amount not to exceed $355,900.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health to provide HIV/STD/Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Surveillance services for the period beginning January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021 (no local match required) was before the Board of Commissioners. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Establish the Knox County Fire and Technical Rescue Committee R-21-1-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, establishing the Knox County Fire and Technical Rescue Committee was before the Board of Commissioners. Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve MOUs for fire/rescue services with three departments R-21-1-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving three (3) six (6) month Memorandums of Understanding with Karns Fire Department, Knox County Rescue, and Seymour Volunteer Fire Department for the provision of fire/rescue services was before the Board of Commissioners. Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve contract for Solid Waste equipment maintenance R-21-1-418 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with John’s Mobile Repair and Welding, Inc. to provide maintenance and repair of Solid Waste equipment services was before the Board of Commissioners. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve TDOT Agreement for I-75 at Emory Road reconstruction R-21-1-417 — 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 reconstruction of I-75 at State Route 131 (Emory Road, Exit 112) with an estimated project cost of $11,279,000.00 (Knox County’s share is $499,999.80, the Regional TPO’s share is $250,000.20, and TDOT’s share is $10,529,000.00) was before the Board of Commissioners. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve application for TDOT LIC funding for Midway Road improvements R-21-1-416 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the application with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for funding through the Local Interstate Connector (LIC) program for improvements to Midway Road, between I-40 and Thorngrove Pike, with a 50% local match was before the Board of Commissioners. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve sidewalk, slope, construction easements for Choto Road R-21-1-415 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary permanent sidewalk, slope and construction easement acquisitions on three (3) tracts for the purpose of installing pedestrian facilities along Choto Road for connection to Choto Mill Lane was before the Board of Commissioners. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve right-of-way acquisition for Hickory Creek Road roundabout R-21-1-414 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way acquisition on one (1) tract for the purpose of installing a roundabout intersection for Hickory Creek Road at Hardin Valley Road was before the Board of Commissioners. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve right-of-way, slope, construction easements for West Beaver Creek Drive R-21-1-413 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way, slope and construction easement acquisitions on nine (9) tracts for the purpose of intersection improvements for West Beaver Creek Drive at Clinton Highway (State Route 9/U.S. 25W) was before the Board of Commissioners. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve right-of-way acquisition for Jim Luttrell Lane improvements R-21-1-412 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way acquisition on one (1) tract for the purpose of intersection improvements for Jim Luttrell Lane at Luttrell Road was before the Board of Commissioners. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve grant for Beaver Creek Watershed water quality improvements R-21-1-411 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture in the amount of $115,100.00 for water quality improvements in the Beaver Creek Watershed for the period of March 15, 2021 to July 31, 2024 (requires a local match of $76,737.00) was before the Board of Commissioners. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve permanent sidewalk easement for Ledgerwood Road R-21-1-410 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary permanent sidewalk easement acquisition on one (1) tract for the purpose of installing pedestrian facilities along Ledgerwood Road for connection to Halls High School was before the Board of Commissioners. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve contract for water quality device maintenance R-21-1-409 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Environmental Remediation Consultants, Inc. for the provision of maintenance of proprietary water quality devices services as needed was before the Board of Commissioners. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants for Mini Storage Depot on Maynardville Pike, LLC R-21-1-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Mini Storage Depot on Maynardville Pike, LLC for property located at 6940 Maynardville Pike (CLT Parcel #038LA02501) in Commission District 7 was before the Board of Commissioners. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants for Primos Land Company, LLC R-21-1-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Primos Land Company, LLC for property located at 0 River House Road (CLT Parcel #090-09101) in Commission District 6 was before the Board of Commissioners. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants for Mini Storage Depot of Oak Ridge Highway, LLC R-21-1-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Mini Storage Depot of Oak Ridge Highway, LLC for properties located at 7242 Oak Ridge Highway (CLT Parcel #078KA001), 0 Oak Ridge Highway (CLT Parcel #078KA002), 0 Oak Ridge Highway (CLT Parcel #078KA003), and 0 Oak Ridge Highway (CLT Parcel #078KA004) in Commission District 6 was before the Board of Commissioners. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants for Mesana Investments, LLC R-21-1-405 — 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 Ball Camp Pike (CLT Parcel #104-19203) in Commission District 6 was before the Board of Commissioners. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants for HMH Development, Inc. R-21-1-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with HMH Development, Inc. for properties located at 1921 Marietta Church Road (CLT Parcel #129-123) and 1925 Marietta Church Road (CLT Parcel #129-124) in Commission District 6 was before the Board of Commissioners. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants for Grassy Creek, LLC R-21-1-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Grassy Creek, LLC for property located at 0 Grassy Knoll Road (CLT Parcel #079HE016) in Commission District 6 was before the Board of Commissioners. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants for Your Safe Storage #2 R-21-1-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Your Safe Storage #2 for property located at 6770 Malone Creek Drive (CLT Parcel #079JE012) in Commission District 6 was before the Board of Commissioners. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants for Osprey Landing, LLC R-21-1-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Osprey Landing, LLC for properties located at 0 Osprey Point Lane (CLT parcel #154-10102) and 910 Osprey Point Lane (CLT Parcel #154-10103) in Commission District 4 was before the Board of Commissioners. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve HIDTA overtime reimbursement agreement for Sheriff's Office R-21-1-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the 2021 Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) overtime reimbursement agreement for the reimbursement of up to $54,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office was before the Board of Commissioners. Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Accept aviation electronics tool kit from DoD for Sheriff's Office R-21-1-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of one (1) aviation electronics tool kit with an original acquisition price of $17,061.47 from the Department of Defense 10-33 Surplus Property Program for the benefit of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office was before the Board of Commissioners. Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Reappoint judicial magistrates R-21-1-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Christopher Rowe, Sharon Frankenberg and Dustin Dunham as Judicial Magistrates for Knox County (Terms expire January 31, 2025) was before the Board of Commissioners. Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Appoint Jonathan Crye, P.E. to Board of Construction Appeals R-21-1-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Jonathan Crye, P.E. to the Knox County Board of Construction Appeals (Term expires December 31, 2027) was before the Board of Commissioners. Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Accept grant funds for Knox County Schools R-21-1-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $41,103.30 was before the Board of Commissioners. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Accept STEM Start-Up Grants for two middle schools R-21-1-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of Tennessee Department of Education Middle School STEM Start-Up Grants for Bearden Middle School in the amount of $9,517.99 and for Gresham Middle School in the amount of $10,000.00 was before the Board of Commissioners. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Accept CTE Career Exploration Grants for two middle schools R-21-1-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of Tennessee Department of Education Middle School CTE Career Exploration Grants for South-Doyle Middle School in the amount of $9,960.19 and for Vine Middle Magnet School in the amount of $9,326.00 was before the Board of Commissioners. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve contract to audit Knox County Schools internal funds R-21-1-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contract to Audit Accounts with Pugh and Company, PC for an audit of Knox County Schools Internal School Funds for the period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021 at a cost of $117,134.00 was before the Board of Commissioners. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve retainer agreement for governmental consulting for CLASS R-21-1-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a retainer agreement with Millsaps Gowan Government Relations for the provision of governmental consulting services to the Coalition of Large School Systems (CLASS) for the term of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 at a cost of $37,500.00 was before the Board of Commissioners. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve ACT State Testing Program agreement R-21-1-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an ACT State Testing Program agreement for Spring 2021 administration of the ACT at a cost of $37.00 per student was before the Board of Commissioners. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve 199 Notary Public Applications 199 Notary Public Applications received.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve line item transfers totaling $207,298.22 Consideration of Line Item Transfers - total amount of $207,298.22 was before the Board of Commissioners.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve minutes of previous meeting Consideration of approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on December 21, 2020 was before the Board of Commissioners.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve rezoning for Seth D. Schweitzer at 3430 Zion Lane RZ-21-1-103 — Consideration of the request of Seth D. Schweitzer for rezoning from PR Planned Residential to A Agricultural was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3430 Zion Lane, Parcel ID 91 042, Commission District 6. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jan 25, 2021
Approve rezoning for Rick Wilkinson at Nubbin Ridge Road RZ-21-1-102 — Consideration the request of Rick Wilkinson for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential and A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8116, 8108, 8106 and 8104 Nubbin Ridge Road, Parcel ID 133 073, 07403, 07404 and 07402, Commission District 4. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve rezoning for DK Development at 6900 Beeler Road RZ-21-1-101 — Consideration of the request of DK Development for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6900 Beeler Road, Parcel ID 20 021201, Commission District 8. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Confirm Mayor's appointments to Health and Economic Well-Being Committee R-21-1-113 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s appointments of David Moon and Dr. Ramon DeGennaro as the economists, Dr. Kathleen Brown as the epidemiologist, Candace Viox and Allison Oaks as the Knox County business leaders, Dr. James Choo and Regina Hensley as the Knox County medical professionals, Dr. Carletta Smelcer and Dr. Joshua Williams as the psychologists or social workers, and Commissioner Dasha Lundy as the Knox County Commissioner on the Knox County Committee on Health and Economic Well-Being. (establishes staggered terms expiring January 31, 2023, January 31, 2024 or January 31, 2025; Commissioner serves a term to coincide with term of office as a member of the Commission) was before the Board of Commissioners. Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Jan 25, 2021
Memorialize former Commissioner Wanda Moody R-21-1-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, memorializing former Commissioner Wanda Moody was before the Board of Commissioners.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Remove collection services contract from General Government Consent Calendar AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 5. Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to remove the following item from the General Government Consent Calendar: Item #51 – Resolution R-21-1-906 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott, LLP for collection services. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, Biggs, Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker and Hill voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Defer presentation on Arts & Culture Alliance annual report AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 4. Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the March 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting: Presentation from Liza Zenni to give an overview of the Arts & Culture Alliance annual report. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, Biggs, Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker and Hill voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Withdraw items regarding Three Ridges Golf Board and TIF application AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 3. Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items: Resolution R-21-1-112 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Knox County Mayor’s recommendations of Chuck Reynolds, Alan Jack and Les Carr for appointment to the Three Ridges Golf Board; and Resolution R-21-1-903 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, regarding an Application for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) filed with The Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox by CHM Farragut, LLC for a mixed- use retail and residential development on approximately 64 acres located at 11230 Kingston Pike in Farragut, TN. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, Biggs, Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker and Hill voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Add redistricting committee, collection services, welcome Danny White, video courtroom AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 2. Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Resolution R-21-1-115 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating the 2021 Knox County Redistricting Committee to assist in the County Commission and Board of Education redistricting process with such committee members to include the eleven (11) members of the Knox County Commission, the Chair of the Knox County Board of Education or her designee, and the Knox County Administrator of Elections; Resolution R-21-1-906 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott, LLP for collection services; Resolution R-21-1-102 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, welcoming Danny White as the Athletic Director of the University of Tennessee; and Resolution R-21-1-303 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving construction of a video courtroom facility at 5001 Maloneyville Road at a cost not to exceed $1.5 million (to be funded through an estimation and appropriation resolution). Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, Biggs, Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker and Hill voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve holding the meeting electronically via Zoom AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 1. At this time, Commissioner Smith moved that the day’s meeting be held electronically via zoom streaming in accordance with Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s Executive Order Number 71. Commissioner Schoonmaker seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, Biggs, Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward and Schoonmaker voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Approve ordinance amending County Board of Health advisory role O-20-12-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) O-20-12-101 was before the Board of Commissioners on first reading. Ms. Martha Buchanan, Director, Knox County Health Department, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Mr. David Buuck, Knox County Law Director, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Ward moved to approve O-20-12-101 – Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion. Commissioner Jay moved as a substitute motion to postpone 120 days to the May 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting on first reading O-20-12-101 – Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96). Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Hill, and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-6-1-0. Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted no. Commissioner Smith abstained from the vote. Commissioner Smith moved as a substitute motion to approve on first reading and postpone the second reading for 90 days until March 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting O-20-12-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Smith, Hill and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-3-4-0. Commissioners Lundy, Beeler and Dailey voted no. Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler and Biggs abstained from the vote. Commissioner Smith moved as a substitute motion to postpone for 30 days to the January 2021 Board on Commissioners meeting O-20-12-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Smith, Hill and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-7-0-0. Commissioners Lundy, Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted no. Upon roll call vote of the original motion by Commissioner Ward and seconded by Commissioner Dailey moved to approve on first reading O-20-12-101 Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 6-4-1-0. Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Hill, and Jay voted no. Commissioner Smith abstained from the vote. Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-4-1-0
Split

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