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John Schoonmaker’s votes

100 recorded votes: 97 aye · 3 no

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Jun 17, 2024
Rezone 0 & 7740 Cooper Meadows Ln from A to PR (up to 4 du/ac) 5-J-24-RZ — Request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 0 and 7740 Cooper Meadows Lane / Parcel IDs 020 12001, and 12002. Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-J-24-RZ (8th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 17, 2024
Rezone 8616 Trout Rd from A to RA 5-I-24-RZ — Request of Betty Sewell Taylor for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential). Property located at 8616 Trout Road / Parcel ID 041 217. Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-I-24-RZ (8th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 17, 2024
Rezone 10925 Woody Dr from A to RA 5-F-24-RZ — Request of Jamie Faucon for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential). Property located at 10925 Woody Drive / Parcel ID 143 038. Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-F-24-RZ (5th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 17, 2024
Rezone 5630 Millertown Pike from A to PR (up to 9 du/ac) 5-E-24-RZ — Request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 12 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 5630 Millertown Pike / Parcel ID 060 019 (part of). Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-E-24-RZ (8th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 17, 2024
Street name change for easement between W Beaver Creek Dr and Powell Dr to "Debusk Lane" 5-A-24-SNC — Request of Brad Anders / Knox County Emergency Communications District for a street name change of an unnamed easement between W Beaver Creek Drive and Powell Drive to “Debusk Lane.” Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-A-24-SNC (7th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 17, 2024
Rezone 2705 Shipetown Rd from A to RA 5-D-24-RZ — Request of Jonathan Harper for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential). Property located at 2705 Shipetown Road / Parcel ID 42 047. Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-D-24-RZ (8th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 17, 2024
Amend zoning ordinance for CA, CB zones; add medical & multi-dwelling uses O-24-5-102 — Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 5, Zone Regulations, Sections 5.31 and 5.32, CA (General Business) and CB (Business and Manufacturing) zones, respectively, adding clinics, medical offices, dental offices and other medical uses of a similar nature and size, and multi-dwelling developments and structures with a density of up to 12 du/ac as a permitted use; and multi-dwelling developments and structures with a density above 12 du/ac as uses permitted on review, and amendments to Article 2, Definitions, Section 2.20 Specific Terms, to add a definition for upper-level dwellings. (Ord. No. O-90-9-130, adopted 9-10-90, as amended). Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 17, 2024
Withdraw sector plan amendment request Request of Mesana Investments, LLC for a Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) to MDR (Medium Density Residential). Property located at 5630 Millertown Pike / Parcel ID 060 019 (part of). Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-A-24-SP (8th Commission District)
Aye Withdrawn 10-0-0-1
Withdrawn
May 20, 2024
Ordinance on first reading amending Zoning Code Article 5 (CA/CB zones) and Article 2. O-24-5-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, APPENDIX A - ZONING, ARTICLE 5, ZONE REGULATIONS, SECTIONS 5.31 AND 5.32, CA (GENERAL BUSINESS) AND CB (BUSINESS AND MANUFACTURING) ZONES, RESPECTIVELY, ADDING CLINICS, MEDICAL OFFICES, DENTAL OFFICES AND OTHER MEDICAL USES OF A SIMILAR NATURE AND SIZE, AND MULTI-DWELLING DEVELOPMENTS AND STRUCTURES WITH A DENSITY OF UP TO 12 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE AS A PERMITTED USE; AND MULTI-DWELLING DEVELOPMENTS AND STRUCTURES WITH A DENSITY ABOVE 12 DWELLINGS UNITS PER ACRE AS USES PERMITTED ON REVIEW, AND AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE 2, DEFINITIONS, SECTION 2.20 SPECIFIC TERMS, TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR UPPER-LEVEL DWELLINGS (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-90-9-130, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER10, 1990) Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Deny Gargis rezoning appeal, then substitute motion to approve with conditions. Consideration of the appeal by John W. Gargis of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7218 Larkspur Lane, Parcel ID 067 096 01. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-K-24-RZ)
Abstain Adopted 8-1-2-0
Split
May 20, 2024
Deny Gargis rezoning appeal, then substitute motion to approve with conditions. Consideration of the appeal by John W. Gargis of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7218 Larkspur Lane, Parcel ID 067 096 01. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-K-24-RZ)
No Failed 1-10-0-0
Split Failed
May 20, 2024
Approve Mesana Investments, LLC rezoning request for 0 Night Time Drive. RZ-24-5-103 — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre (as a separate PR zone) was before the Board of Commissioners Property located at 0 Night Time Drive, Parcel ID 078 A B 044. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-K-24-RZ) Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
R. Jason Barnes rezoning request withdrawn. Consideration of the request of R. Jason Barnes for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 9 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8441 Old Middlebrook Pike, Parcel ID 105 L B 047. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-F-23-RZ)
Aye Withdrawn 11-0-0-0
Withdrawn
May 20, 2024
Approve Burress rezoning request for 10105 Dutchtown Road. RZ-24-5-106 — Consideration of the request of Tonia Burress for rezoning from BP Business and Technology Park and TO Technology Overlay to OB Office, Medical and Related Services and TO Technology Overlay was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 10105 Dutchtown Road and 1009 Mabry Hood Road, Parcel IDs 118 165, 168. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-H-23-RZ) Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve Papa rezoning request for Shipetown Road properties. Consideration of the request of Jesse A. Papa for rezoning from A Agricultural and F Floodway to RA Low Density Residential and F Floodway was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2134, 2140 and 2202 Shipetown Road, Parcel ID 042 J C 003, 004 and 005. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commissioner’s file number: 4-S-24-RZ)
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Douglas R. Pawlak rezoning request deferred to July 2024. Consideration of the request of Douglas R. Pawlak for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 5.0 dwelling units per acre to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Red Hellard Lane and 10022 Bob Gray Road, Parcel ID 118 CJ 040 01 and 040. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-H-24-RZ)
Aye Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
May 20, 2024
Approve Mullins rezoning request for 0 Hardin Valley Road (4-M-24-RZ). RZ-24-5-102 — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PC(k) Planned Commercial to RB General Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Hardin Valley Road, Parcel ID 104 017 07. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-M-24-RZ) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
May 20, 2024
Approve Drozhzhin rezoning request for 6329 Ball Road. RZ-24-5-101 — Consideration of the request of Yuriy Drozhzhin for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6329 Ball Road, Parcel ID 091 052. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-B-24-RZ) Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve Bailey rezoning request for 5130 West Emory Road. RZ-24-5-104 — Consideration of the request of Larry and Laura Bailey for rezoning from A Agricultural and PR Planned Residential up to 4.2 dwelling units per acre to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 5130 West Emory Road, Parcel ID 066 130. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-C-24-RZ) Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Ordinance on first reading amending Zoning Code Article 5 (CA/CB zones) and Article 2. O-24-5-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, APPENDIX A - ZONING, ARTICLE 5, ZONE REGULATIONS, SECTIONS 5.31 AND 5.32, CA (GENERAL BUSINESS) AND CB (BUSINESS AND MANUFACTURING) ZONES, RESPECTIVELY, ADDING CLINICS, MEDICAL OFFICES, DENTAL OFFICES AND OTHER MEDICAL USES OF A SIMILAR NATURE AND SIZE, AND MULTI-DWELLING DEVELOPMENTS AND STRUCTURES WITH A DENSITY OF UP TO 12 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE AS A PERMITTED USE; AND MULTI-DWELLING DEVELOPMENTS AND STRUCTURES WITH A DENSITY ABOVE 12 DWELLINGS UNITS PER ACRE AS USES PERMITTED ON REVIEW, AND AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE 2, DEFINITIONS, SECTION 2.20 SPECIFIC TERMS, TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR UPPER-LEVEL DWELLINGS (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-90-9-130, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER10, 1990) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Deny Gargis rezoning appeal, then substitute motion to approve with conditions. Consideration of the appeal by John W. Gargis of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7218 Larkspur Lane, Parcel ID 067 096 01. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-K-24-RZ)
Abstain Adopted 8-1-2-0
Split
May 20, 2024
Deny Gargis rezoning appeal, then substitute motion to approve with conditions. Consideration of the appeal by John W. Gargis of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7218 Larkspur Lane, Parcel ID 067 096 01. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-K-24-RZ)
No Failed 1-10-0-0
Split Failed
May 20, 2024
Approve Mesana Investments, LLC rezoning request for 0 Night Time Drive. RZ-24-5-103 — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre (as a separate PR zone) was before the Board of Commissioners Property located at 0 Night Time Drive, Parcel ID 078 A B 044. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-K-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
R. Jason Barnes rezoning request withdrawn. 14. Consideration of the request of R. Jason Barnes for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 9 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8441 Old Middlebrook Pike, Parcel ID 105 L B 047. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-F-23-RZ)
Aye Withdrawn 11-0-0-0
Withdrawn
May 20, 2024
Approve Burress rezoning request for 10105 Dutchtown Road. RZ-24-5-106 — Consideration of the request of Tonia Burress for rezoning from BP Business and Technology Park and TO Technology Overlay to OB Office, Medical and Related Services and TO Technology Overlay was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 10105 Dutchtown Road and 1009 Mabry Hood Road, Parcel IDs 118 165, 168. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-H-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve Papa rezoning request for Shipetown Road properties. Consideration of the request of Jesse A. Papa for rezoning from A Agricultural and F Floodway to RA Low Density Residential and F Floodway was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2134, 2140 and 2202 Shipetown Road, Parcel ID 042 J C 003, 004 and 005. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commissioner’s file number: 4-S-24-RZ)
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Douglas R. Pawlak rezoning request deferred to July 2024. Consideration of the request of Douglas R. Pawlak for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 5.0 dwelling units per acre to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Red Hellard Lane and 10022 Bob Gray Road, Parcel ID 118 CJ 040 01 and 040. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-H-24-RZ)
Aye Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
May 20, 2024
Approve Mullins rezoning request for 0 Hardin Valley Road (4-M-24-RZ). RZ-24-5-102 — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PC(k) Planned Commercial to RB General Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Hardin Valley Road, Parcel ID 104 017 07. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-M-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
May 20, 2024
Approve Drozhzhin rezoning request for 6329 Ball Road. RZ-24-5-101 — Consideration of the request of Yuriy Drozhzhin for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6329 Ball Road, Parcel ID 091 052. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-B-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve Bailey rezoning request for 5130 West Emory Road. RZ-24-5-104 — Consideration of the request of Larry and Laura Bailey for rezoning from A Agricultural and PR Planned Residential up to 4.2 dwelling units per acre to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 5130 West Emory Road, Parcel ID 066 130. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-C-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve contract for drug and alcohol testing services for FY 2025. R-24-5-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 (JULY 1, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2025) FOR THE PROVISION OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING SERVICES FOR KNOX COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT CLERK SERVICES, INCLUDING GENERAL SESSIONS CRIMINAL DIVISIONS (DIVISION I - DIVISION V) AND CRIMINAL COURTS (DIVISION I - DIVISION III); KNOX COUNTY SPECIALIZED COURTS, INCLUDING KNOX COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH COURT, RECOVERY COURT, AND VETERANS TREATMENT COURTS; AND KNOX COUNTY PROBATION SERVICES Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Appropriate $8,294,000.00 to non-profit organizations for FY 2024-2025. R-24-5-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $8,294,000.00 TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Adopt 5-year Capital Improvement Plan and appropriate first-year funds. R-24-5-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ADOPTING THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2029 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID PLAN Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Establish Knox County Tax Rates for FY 2024-2025. R-24-5-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING THE KNOX COUNTY TAX RATES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Establish General County Budget and make appropriations for FY 2024-2025. R-24-5-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING A GENERAL COUNTY BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE SEVERAL FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve agreement with CDM Smith Inc. for East Knox County Mobility study. R-24-5-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CDM SMITH INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $224,000.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF ENGINEERING SERVICES TO ASSIST THE COUNTY IN PRODUCING AN EAST KNOX COUNTY MOBILITY STUDY WHICH IS INTENDED TO SUPPORT THE PLANNED GROWTH AREA EXPANSION AS APPROVED BY KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION, BY RECOMMENDING APPROPRIATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS TO SUPPORT PLANNED GROWTH Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Confirm nominations to Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. R-24-5-114 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S NOMINATIONS OF LOUIS A. BROWNING, III FOR REAPPOINTMENT AND KARA DALEY AND MATT ANDERSON FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION (TERMS EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2028) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve 173 notary applications. NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 173 Notary Applications received. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve the 173 Notary Applications. Commissioner Beeler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve budget amendments with total credit of ($576,728.50). BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Consideration of Budget Amendments – Total credit amount of ($576,728.50) was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the Budget Amendments – Total credit amount of ($576,728.50). Commissioner Schoonmaker seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve line item transfers totaling $475,155.55. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Consideration of Line Item Transfers – Total amount of $475,155.55 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the Line Item Transfers – Total amount of $475,155.55. Commissioner Schoonmaker seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve acceptance of new county roads. DRIVES AND ROADS: A. Hatmaker Lane, Sonesta Subdivision, Phase 1, District 6. B. Utopia Lane, Sonesta Subdivision, Phase 1, District 6. C. Yellow Aster Road, The Grange, Unit 1, District 6. D. Valentine Meadow Road, The Grange, Unit 1, District 6. E. Sugar Cane Lane, The Grange, Unit 1, District 6. F. Old Andes Road, The Grange, Unit 1, District 6. G. Brooke Willow Boulevard, The Glen at Hardin Valley, Phase 1 District 6. H. Bridge Valley Lane, The Glen at Hardin Valley, Phase 1 District 6. I. Campbell Park Lane, Campbell Park Subdivision, District 6. J. Oasis Lane, Harbor Cove at Timberlake, Unit 6-B, District 7. K. Broken Creek Lane, Twin Creek Subdivision, Unit 3, District 9. L. Gecko Drive, Braxton Creek, District 6. M. Waterstone Boulevard, Waterstone at Hardin Valley, Unit 1, District 3. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the above new county roads. Commissioner Lee seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve minutes from the previous meeting (April 22, 2024). CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON APRIL 22, 2024: Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on April 22, 2024 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on April 22, 2024. Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Honor Gibbs High School HOSA Program students for international competition qualification. R-24-5-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING FOUR (4) STUDENTS FROM THE GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL HOSA PROGRAM, WHO PLACED IN THE TOP 3 OF THEIR RESPECTIVE STATE COMPETITION AND QUALIFIED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION IN HOUSTON, TEXAS Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Honor recipients of the Regional Star of Life Award. R-24-5-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE REGIONAL STAR OF LIFE AWARD Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve contract with Thomason Reuters for legal database access. R-24-5-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THOMASON REUTERS FOR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL DATABASE ACCESS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL LIBRARY Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Mental Health for Mental Health Court. R-24-5-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $236,000.00 FOR THE CONTINUED SERVICE OF THE KNOX COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH COURT PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Consent to amendment of sublease agreement between Go Outdoors Concord and Lake Partners. R-24-5-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONSENTING TO AN AMENDMENT TO THE SUBLEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN GO OUTDOORS CONCORD, LLC AND LAKE PARTNERS, LLC Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve amendment to disease management grant contract with TN Dept. of Health. R-24-5-608 — 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 DISEASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES THROUGH ELC ENHANCING DETECTION EXPANSION, WHICH AMENDMENT REALLOCATES FUNDS AND EXTENDS THE TERM THROUGH JULY 31, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Presumptive Eligibility services. R-24-5-607 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $379,200.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve amendment to PHEP grant contract with TN Dept. of Health. R-24-5-606 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A FIVE-YEAR GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (PHEP) PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $79,329.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $3,009,319.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Tuberculosis control. R-24-5-605 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $490,300.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL AND PREVENTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for CHANT program services. R-24-5-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,239,250.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH ACCESS AND NAVIGATION IN TENNESSEE (CHANT) PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve contract with ECG Management Consultants for mental health resource assessment. R-24-5-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00 WITH ECG MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS FOR THE PROVISION OF COMPLETING A NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN OF MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Viral Hepatitis Program. R-24-5-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $85,200.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF VIRAL HEPATITIS PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Authorize acceptance of additional EPA funding for Air Quality Management. R-24-5-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000.00 WITH A REQUIRED LOCAL CONTRIBUTION FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT’S AIR POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract with TEMA/DOE for Emergency Management Agency equipment. R-24-5-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (TEMA) FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) PASS-THROUGH FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,000.00 TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT FOR THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR OFF-SITE EMERGENCY PLANNING AND RESPONSE (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve acceptance of donated easements from Belltown, LLC for road improvements. R-24-5-408 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF DONATED DRAINAGE, SLOPE AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THIRTY (30) TRACTS (TRACTS #5-34) FROM BELLTOWN, LLC FOR ASSOCIATED ROAD IMPROVEMENTS (ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS PREDICATED ON THE RECORDING OF EASEMENT DISCLOSURES FOR EACH TRACT) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve traffic control equipment contracts with three companies. R-24-5-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH SAFETY ZONE HOLDINGS, INC. D/B/A SAFETY ZONE SPECIALISTS, SUPERIOR TRAFFIC CONTROL, LLC, AND VULCAN, INC. D/B/A VULCAN SIGNS FOR THE PROVISION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Agriculture for Turkey Creek watershed. R-24-5-405 — 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 $205,500.00 WITH A LOCAL IN-KIND TIME AND MATERIALS MATCH REQUIREMENT OF $137,000.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF 319 NON POINT SOURCE PROGRAM FUNDS FOR WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN THE TURKEY CREEK WATERSHED Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve joint funding agreement with USGS for stream gauging stations. R-24-5-404 — 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 $76,800.00 WITH $46,600.00 PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY AND $30,200.00 PROVIDED BY THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR THE OPERATION OF STREAM GAUGING STATIONS IN KNOX COUNTY FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve construction contract for Russell Road Bridge Repair Project. R-24-5-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $454,702.61 WITH JAVE, LLC FOR THE RUSSELL ROAD BRIDGE REPAIR PROJECT Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve acquisition of right-of-way on Manis Road for road realignment. R-24-5-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF NEEDED RIGHT-OF-WAY ON TWO (2) LOTS ON MANIS ROAD FOR ROAD REALIGNMENT Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve construction contract for Dutchtown Road Culvert Replacement. R-24-5-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $448,151.99 WITH PAVE GRADE & AGGREGATE, INC. FOR THE DUTCHTOWN ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve MOU between Homeland Security Investigations and Sheriff's Office. R-24-5-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS AND THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF JOINT OPERATIONS EXPENSES UP TO $15,000.00 PER OFFICER PER YEAR FROM THE TREASURY FORFEITURE FUNDS Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Reappoint Gary Fleenor and Joel Beavers to Health Insurance Appeal Board. R-24-5-113 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING GARY FLEENOR, A CITIZEN MEMBER WITH BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE FOR A LARGE ORGANIZATION, AND JOEL BEAVERS, A CITIZEN MEMBER WITH FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE FOR A LARGE ORGANIZATION, TO THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH INSURANCE APPEAL BOARD (TERMS TO EXPIRE MAY 31, 2028) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Confirm appointments to Visit Knoxville Board of Directors. R-24-5-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF CHRIS PARROTT AND REAPPOINTMENT OF REBECCA HUCKABY TO THE VISIT KNOXVILLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (TERMS EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2027) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Appoint Commissioner Kim Frazier to Fire and Technical Rescue Committee. R-24-5-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING AT-LARGE COMMISSIONER KIM FRAZIER TO THE KNOX COUNTY FIRE AND TECHNICAL RESCUE COMMITTEE (TERM TO COINCIDE WITH TERM OF OFFICE AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve reappointment of Nancy McBee to TN Technology Corridor Development Authority. R-24-5-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF NANCY MCBEE TO THE TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TTCDA) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON APRIL 30, 2029 (MEMBERS ARE NOMINATED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON RECOMMENDATIONS RECEIVED FROM THE COUNTY MAYOR AND APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve professional services agreement with Ditch That Textbook LLC. R-24-5-217 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DITCH THAT TEXTBOOK LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF ONE (1) DAY OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS STAFF ON JULY 5, 2024 AT A COST OF $9,900.00 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-24-5-216 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND DONATIONS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $197,317.87 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract for adult changing table for Powell High School. R-24-5-215 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ADULT-SIZE CHANGING TABLE FOR POWELL HIGH SCHOOL Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Authorize receipt of TN Dept. of Education ATSI 23 grant. R-24-5-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORING RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ADDITIONAL TARGETED SUPPORT AND IMPROVEMENT (ATSI) 23 GRANT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $225,000.00 FOR EAST KNOX COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND MOORELAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Emergency Management Agency for public assistance. R-24-5-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR A PUBLIC ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,534,030.74 Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Authorize receipt of TN Dept. of Education SSIG grant. R-24-5-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION STATE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT GRANT (SSIG) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $3,497,187.96 FOR AUSTIN-EAST MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL, GREEN MAGNET ACADEMY, MAYNARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND VINE MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve consulting agreement with Millan Chicago, LLC for strategic plan. R-24-5-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH MILLAN CHICAGO, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND INFORMATION COLLECTION SERVICES TO FACILITATE THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS 2025-2029 STRATEGIC PLAN UP TO $50,000.00 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve contract with International Baccalaureate Organization for diploma program. R-24-5-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE ORGANIZATION FOR THE PROVISION OF AN INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAM UP TO $200,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JUNE 1, 2024 THROUGH MAY 31, 2025, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve electrical services contracts with three companies. R-24-5-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH ENERGY ELECTRIC, INC., SKILLED SERVICES QUALITY CONSTRUCTION, LLC, AND THE CHEROKEE GROUP FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRICAL SERVICES UP TO $1,000,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF MAY 1, 2024 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2025, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve pest control contracts with three companies. R-24-5-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH DODSON PEST CONTROL, ORKIN LLC, AND RENTOKIL NORTH AMERICA, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF PEST CONTROL SERVICES UP TO $150,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JUNE 1, 2024 THROUGH MAY 31, 2025, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve contracts for backflow services with two companies. R-24-5-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH BACKFLOW SPECIALTY COMPANY, INC. AND JARRETT FIRE PROTECTION, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF BACKFLOW SERVICES UP TO $100,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JUNE 1, 2024 THROUGH MAY 31, 2025, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve contract with Premier Transportation, LLC for school trip. R-24-5-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PREMIER TRANSPORTATION, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS SCIENCE DEPARTMENT TRIP TO GRAY, TENNESSEE ON JULY 23, 2024 AT A COST OF $1,520.00 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve service contract with Seidlitz Education for professional development. R-24-5-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH SEIDLITZ EDUCATION FOR THE PROVISION OF THREE (3) DAYS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR NORTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL STAFF UP TO $14,861.00 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve training agreement with Grafton School, Inc. for Ukeru Crisis Intervention. R-24-5-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TRAINING AGREEMENT WITH GRAFTON SCHOOL, INC. D/B/A GRAFTON INTEGRATED HEALTH NETWORK FOR THE PROVISION OF TRAIN- THE-TRAINOR UKERU CRISIS INTERVENTION SYSTEM TRAINING AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $9,800.00 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve amendment to agreement with Zonar Systems, Inc. for GPS services. R-24-5-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH ZONAR SYSTEMS, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF GPS SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT REDUCES THE PURCHASE PRICE OF GPS EQUIPMENT FROM $172.00 EACH TO $120.00 EACH AND EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve MOU with CAC for Summer Food Service Program. R-24-5-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES IN THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR NON-AREA ELIGIBLE SUMMER LEARNING SITES AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $75,000.00 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve underground utility easement with Hallsdale-Powell Utility District. R-24-5-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY EASEMENT WITH HALLSDALE-POWELL UTILITY DISTRICT FOR INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES ON THE POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS FOR PROVIDED COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500.00 Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Amend agenda to withdraw sector plan amendment requests. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 3. Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items as per Planning Commission’s recommendation: Item #61 - Request of Christopher Sibley for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from ROW Major Rights-of-Way to O Office, property located at 0 Schaeffer Road, Parcel ID 104 105, (3rd Commission District) , Planning Commission’s file number: 4-C-24-SP; Item #63 - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from GC General Commercial and HP Hillside Protection to MDR Medium Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection, property located at 0 Hardin Valley Road, Parcel ID 104 017 07, (3rd Commission District), Planning Commission’s file number: 4-I-24-SP; Item #65 - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from AG Agricultural, HP Hillside Protection and SP Stream Protection to RR Rural Residential, HP Hillside Protection and SP Stream Protection, property located at 2600 West Gallaher Ferry Road, Parcel ID 116 020, (6th Commission District), Planning Commission’s file number: 2-B-24-SP; and Item #74 - Request of Storm Shular for a South County Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural and HP Hillside Protection to RR Rural Residential and HP Hillside Protection, property located at 8922 Pickens Gap Road, Parcel ID 150 044, (9th Commission District), Planning Commission’s file number: 4-N-24-SP. Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Amend agenda to defer rezoning requests to June and August meetings. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 2. Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the June 2024 meeting: Item #75 - Request of Storm Shular for rezoning from A Agricultural and RB General Residential to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre, property located at 8922 Pickens Gap Road, Parcel ID 150 044, (9th Commission District), Planning Commission’s file number: 4-V-24-RZ. Also included in the motion was to defer the following items to the August 2024 meeting: Item #66 - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre, property located at 2600 West Gallaher Ferry Road, Parcel ID 116 020, (6th Commission District), Planning Commission’s file number: 2-E-24-RZ; and Item #76 - Request of William Dale Rhoton for rezoning from A Agricultural to RB General Residential, property located at 611 West Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 137 144 01, (9th Commission District), Planning Commission’s file number: 4-O-24-RZ. Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Amend agenda to add grant contract and planning commission nominations. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 1. Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #30 - Resolution R-24-5-501 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for Department of Energy (DOE) pass-through funding in the amount of $21,000.00 to provide equipment for the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency for off-site emergency planning and response (no local match required); and Item #48 – Resolution R-24-5-114 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nominations of Louis A. Browning, III for reappointment and Kara Daley and Matt Anderson for appointment to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission (terms expire June 30, 2028). Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Map Amendment 5 (Suburban Residential to Rural Crossroads Commercial). Future Land Use Map (5) Amendment
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Map Amendment 4 (Rural Commercial to Rural Living). Future Land Use Map (4) Amendment
Aye Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Map Amendment 3 (Suburban Residential to Rural Conservation). Future Land Use Map (3) Amendment
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Map Amendment 2 (Rural Conservation to Rural Living). Future Land Use Map (2) Amendment
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Map Amendment 1 (Rural Conservation to Rural Living). Future Land Use Map (1) Amendment
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 20 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Appendix H: Zoning/Future Land Use Grid - Text Amendment 20
Aye Failed 2-9-0-0
Split Failed
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 19 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 19) — Text Amendment 19 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 18 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 18) — Text Amendment 18 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 17 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 17) — Text Amendment 17 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 17 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 17) — Text Amendment 17 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use Item history →
No Failed 2-9-0-0
Split Failed
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 16 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 16) — Text Amendment 16 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 15 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 15) — Text Amendment 15 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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