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John Schoonmaker’s votes in 2023

100 recorded votes: 97 aye · 3 no

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Aug 28, 2023
Amend agenda to add and defer items AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Amend agenda to add and defer items AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve ordinance amending definition of 'swimming pool' on first reading O-23-7-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, APPENDIX A-ZONING, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 2.20, SPECIFIC TERMS, TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF “SWIMMING POOL”. (ORDINANCE NUMBER O-90-9-130, ADOPTED 9-10-90, AS AMENDED)- O-23-7-101- (FIRST READING): Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve rezoning for Homestead Land Holdings, LLC 5-D-23-RZ — Consideration of the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural and RB General Residential to PR Planned Residential up to 6 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7642 Old Clinton Pike, Parcel ID 067 A B 01303. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 5-D-23-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve Sector Plan Amendment for Homestead Land Holdings, LLC 5-A-23-SP — Consideration of the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for a North County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential to MDR Medium Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7642 Old Clinton Pike, Parcel ID 067 A B 01303. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 5-A-23-SP) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Rezoning request for Jack Smith 6-D-23-RZ — Consideration of the request of Jack Smith 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 3416 Zion Lane, Parcel ID 091 03901. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-D-23-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Schedule Knox County Commission reorganization meeting DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION REORGANIZATION MEETING IN SEPTEMBER 2023:
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Schedule Knox County Commission reorganization meeting DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION REORGANIZATION MEETING IN SEPTEMBER 2023:
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Appoint Judicial Magistrate R-23-7-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF RAY JENKINS AS JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE FOR KNOX COUNTY AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. JENKINS WITH SUCH TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2025. Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Appoint Judicial Magistrate R-23-7-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF RAY JENKINS AS JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE FOR KNOX COUNTY AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. JENKINS WITH SUCH TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2025. Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve 217 Notary Applications NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 217 Notary Applications received.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve budget amendments BUDGET AMENDMENTS- TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,873,710.04
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve closure of Old Tazewell Pike portion CONSIDERATION OF A CLOSURE OF AN UNBUILT PORTION OF OLD TAZWELL PIKE FROM NEAR PEBBLEBROOK CONDOS TO MURPHY ROAD IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 8- (SECOND READING):
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve closure of Parsonage Lane CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF PARSONAGE LANE OFF DICK FORD LANE – (SECOND READING):
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Accept new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the acceptance of the following New County Roads: A. Lazy River Drive, Creek Bend Farms, Unit 7, District 6. B. River House Road, Creek Bend Farms, Unit 7, District 6. C. Otter Run Lane, Creek Bend Farms, Unit 7, District 6. D. Willow Path Lane, Willow Creek Villas, District 7. E. Ivy Branch Lane, Willow Creek Villas, District 7. F. Sandy Creek Lane, Willow Creek Villas, District 7. G. Rocky Stream Lane, Willow Creek Villas, District 7.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve minutes of previous meetings Approval of minutes from previous meeting
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Honor Laura Bailey R-23-7-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING LAURA BAILEY FOR HER EXTENSIVE VOLUNTEERISM, SUPPORT, LOVE, AND WORK FOR THE POWELL COMMUNITY. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Honor Autry O.V. “Pete” DeBusk R-23-7-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING AUTRY O.V. “PETE” DEBUSK FOR ALL HIS EFFORTS TO PROMOTE VOLUNTEERISM, JOBS, EDUCATION, AND GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Grant Planning Commission authority to delegate final plat approval R-23-7-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, GRANTING THE AUTHORITY TO THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TO DELEGATE TO STAFF FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR SUBDIVISIONS UP TO 25 UNITS. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve lease agreement for Corryton Community and Senior Center R-23-7-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY & SENIOR CENTER OF CORRYTON FOR SPACE LOCATED AT 9331 DAVIS DRIVE FOR THE CORRYTON COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER. Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Adopt Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resilience (C-PACER) Program R-23-7-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO ADOPT A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY AND RESILIENCE (C-PACER) PROGRAM WITHIN KNOX COUNTY TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE KNOX COUNTY TRUSTEE. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve energy savings agreement with Trane for facility upgrades R-23-7-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH TRANE U.S. INC., D/B/A TRANE FOR PHASE III B OF ENERGY SAVINGS CONSERVATION MEASURES AND FACILITY UPGRADES FOR THE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME, KNOX COUNTY LIBRARIES, KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION, KNOX COUNTY SHERRIF’S OFFICE AND THE PUBLIC BUILDING AUTHORITY. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Appropriate funds for one-time employee pay adjustment R-23-7-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DESIGNATING/COMMITTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $750,000.00 FROM FISCAL YEAR 2023 TO FISCAL YEAR 2024 FOR A ONE-TIME PAY ADJUSTMENT FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00. Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve license agreement with Visit Knoxville for parking spaces R-23-7-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, INC. D/B/A VISIT KNOXVILLE FOR THREE (3) PARKING SPACES IN FRITTS PARKING LOT. Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve 'Programs in the Parks' initiative R-23-7-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A NEW PROGRAM TITLED “PROGRAMS IN THE PARKS” FOR THE USE OF PARKS AND GREENWAYS BY A VARIETY OF COMMERCIAL AND NON-PROFIT ENTITIES, INCLUDING HEALTH/FITNESS PROVIDERS, DOG TRAINERS, YOGA INSTRUCTORS, AND OTHER OUTDOOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDERS. Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve amendment to Indigent Care Program Agreement R-23-7-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT SIX TO THE KNOX COUNTY INDIGENT CARE PROGRAM AGREEMENT, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR REVISIONS TO THE REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES SECTION OF THE AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve TB Control and Prevention grant with TN Dept. of Health R-23-7-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $639,800.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL AND PREVENTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED). Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve amendment to TN Dept. Human Services contract for immunization audits R-23-7-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF IMMUNIZATION RECORD AUDIT SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $78,072.51 AND EXTENDS THE TERM TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2024. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Accept EPA funding for PM 2.5 Air Monitoring Program R-23-7-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,000.00 FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR CONTROL MANAGEMENT’S PM 2.5 AIR MONITORING PROGRAM. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve HazMat grant for fire training R-23-7-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR THE PROVISION OF $16,760.50 IN PASS-THROUGH FUNDING FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PLANNING GRANT FOR FIRE TRAINING TO BENEFIT PERSONNEL WITHIN KNOX COUNTY. (IN KIND MATCH PROVIDED THROUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL TIME). Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve agreement with TN Dept. of Transportation for traffic signal maintenance R-23-7-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROPOSAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO MAINTAIN A NEW TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL WITH THE US-11W PROJECT AT THE INTERSECTION OF SHIPETOWN ROAD AND ROBERTS ROAD: SR-1 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve amendment to CAC AmeriCorps Program contract R-23-7-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NUMBER 22-412 BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) RELATIVE TO THE CAC AMERICORPS PROGRAM. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve grant contract with TN State Library & Archives for library services R-23-7-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $430,500.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES FOR GENERAL LIBRARY SERVICES AND LIBRARY MATERIALS. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Appoint and reappoint members to the Air Pollution Control Board R-23-7-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING MICHAEL BARNHART (NOMINEE OF THE CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE OF A MEMBER OF THE FACULTY OR STAFF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE), AND REAPPOINTING MIKE CONGER (NOMINEE OF THE KNOXVILLE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION OF AN OFFICIAL OR STAFF OF THE TPO), ROBERT R. SCOTT (NOMINEE OF THE TECHNICAL SOCIETY OF KNOXVILLE OF AN ENGINEER OR TECHNICALLY TRAINED PERSON OR SCIENTIST IN AN AREA RELATED TO AIR POLLUTION), DR. LINDA REEVES (NOMINEE OF THE CHANCELLOR OF THE TENNESSEE BOARD OF REGENTS OF a MEMBER OF THE FACULTY OR STAFF AT PELLISSIPPI STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE), AND CHRIS SHARP (NOMINEE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF A PRIVATE CITIZEN FROM THE PUBLIC AT LARGE) TO THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD (TERMS EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2027). Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-23-7-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND DONATIONS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $51,087.20. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve elementary school dental program agreement and Elgin Foundation grant R-23-7-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DENTAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH ELGIN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024 AND AN ELGIN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION GRANT UP TO $6,000.00 FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROGRAM. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Accept TN Dept. of Education Carl D. Perkins CTE Grant R-23-7-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CARL D. PERKINS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $928,168.71. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Accept FY2024 Preschool Development Grant from TN Dept. of Education R-23-7-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2024 PRESCHOOL DEVELOPMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $400,000.00. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Accept FY2024 Voluntary Pre-K Grant from TN Dept. of Education R-23-7-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2024 VOLUNTARY PRE-K (VPK) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,231,076.40 WITH REQUIRED IN-KIND AND MATCHING FUNDS OF $1,152,000.00. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Accept FY2024 Federal Title funds from TN Dept. of Education R-23-7-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 FEDERAL TITLE I-A, TITLE I-C, TITLE I-D, TITLE I-N, TITLE II-A, TITLE III, AND TITLE IV IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,902,121.50. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve amended contract with Finalsite for school content management system R-23-7-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDED CONTRACT WITH ACTIVE INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES, LLC D/B/A FINALSITE FOR THE PROVISION OF A SCHOOL CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AT AN INITIAL ANNUAL COST OF $202,880.00 FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED ON A YEARLY BASIS FOR AS LONG AS THE SYSTEM IS IN USE BY THE COUNTY. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve K-12 benchmark assessment contract with Infrastructure, Inc. R-23-7-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF K-12 STANDARDS-ALIGNED BENCHMARK ASSESSMENT AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $965,250.00 FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2023 THROUGH JULY 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve shared parking and driveway easement with Adam Huff at Powell High School R-23-7-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SHARED PARKING AND DRIVEWAY EASEMENT WITH ADAM HUFF ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT POWELL HIGH SCHOOL. Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Amend agenda to add items and defer other items AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Amend agenda to add items and defer other items AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential. Consideration of the request of CPR, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 8 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 3534 Cunningham Road, Parcel ID 038 N A 021. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-O-23-RZ)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve North County Sector Plan Amendment for CPR, LLC. Consideration of the request of CPR, LLC for a North County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential to MDR Medium Density Residential. Property located at 3534 Cunningham Road, Parcel ID 038 N A 021. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-H-23-SP)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Consideration of the request of Ron Worley for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 0 Brownvue Road, Parcel ID 091 014. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 5-E-23-RZ)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Rezoning request for Homestead Land Holdings, LLC. Consideration of the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural and RB General Residential to PR Planned Residential up to 6 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 7642 Old Clinton Pike, Parcel ID 067 A B 01303. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 5-D-23-RZ)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 26, 2023
North County Sector Plan Amendment request for Homestead Land Holdings, LLC. Consideration of the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for a North County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential to MDR Medium Density Residential. Property located at 7642 Old Clinton Pike, Parcel ID 067 A B 01303. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 5-A-23-SP)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 26, 2023
Defer rezoning request for DC Foundations, Inc. Consideration of the request of DC Foundations, Inc. for rezoning from A Agricultural to OB Office, Medical, and Related Services. Property located at 6789 Oak Ridge Highway, Parcel ID 079 04901. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 5-C-23-RZ)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 26, 2023
Approve rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Consideration of the request of Karel Polednik, Jr. and Olga Polednik for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 7828 Griffith Road, Parcel ID 028 181. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 5-B-23-RZ)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Consideration of the request of Shellye Milbocker for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 2509 Norris Lane, Parcel ID 051 042 (part of) (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 5-A-23-RZ)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve lease agreement for Corryton Community and Senior Center. R-23-6-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Lease Agreement with Community & Senior Center of Corryton, Inc. for space located at 9331 Davis Drive for the Corryton Community and Senior Center Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 26, 2023
Support Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' petition to restore name Kuwohi. R-23-6-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, in support of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians as the tribe petitions the federal government to restore the name Kuwohi in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Adopted 8-2-0-1
Split
Jun 26, 2023
Waive non-assignment provision and consent to lease assignment. R-23-6-804 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, waiving the non-assignment provision of Knox County’s Lease Agreement with the Nexus Group, Inc. d/b/a Digital Crossing Networks and acknowledging and consenting to the Assignment and Assumption of Lease and all associated documents by the Nexus Group, Inc, d/b/a Digital Crossing Networks to Peace Communications, LLC Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve appointments to TTCDA Board. R-23-6-116 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the appointments of an individual for a term expiring April 30, 2027 and an individual for a term expiring April 30, 2028 on the Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority (TTCDA) Board of Commissioners (members are nominated by the Governor upon recommendations received from the County Mayor and approved by the Commission) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 26, 2023
Accept resignation and appoint to TTCDA Board. R-23-6-115 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Janis Terpenny from the Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority (TTCDA) Board of Commissioners and approving the appointment of an individual to complete the unfulfilled term of Janis Terpenny on the TTCDA, which term expires April 30, 2025 (members are nominated by the Governor upon recommendations received from the County Mayor and approved by the Commission) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 26, 2023
Approve amended contract with Finalsite for content management system. R-23-6-212 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amended contract with Finalsite for the provision of a School Content Management System at an initial cost of $202,800.00 for the term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, which may be extended on a yearly basis for as long as the system is in use by the County Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Withdrawn 10-0-0-1
Withdrawn
Jun 26, 2023
Approve 232 notary applications. 232 Notary Applications received.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve budget amendments with total credit of $2,460.98. Budget Amendments – Total credit amount of $2,460.98
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve line item transfers totaling $195,904.34. Line Item Transfers – Total amount of $195,904.34
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve closure of unbuilt portion of Old Tazewell Pike (first reading). Consideration of a closure of an unbuilt portion of Old Tazewell Pike from near Pebblebrook Condos to Murphy Road in Commission District 8 on first reading.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve closure of Parsonage Lane (first reading). Consideration of the closure of Parsonage Lane off West Dick Ford Lane on first reading.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve acceptance of new county roads. Acceptance of the following new county roads: A. Checkerboard Lane, Langley Business Park, District 3. B. Westland Creek Boulevard, Westland Creek, District 4. C. Sand Trap Lane, Westland Creek, District 4. D. English Hill Lane, Westland Creek, District 4. E. Chipshot Lane, Westland Creek, District 4.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve minutes of previous meetings. Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on May 15, 2023 (Public Hearing) and May 22, 2023 (Regular Session)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Recognize July as Parks & Recreation Month. R-23-6-104 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing July as Parks & Recreation Month in Knox County Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Honor Laura Bailey for volunteerism in Powell community. R-23-6-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Laura Bailey for her extensive volunteerism, support, love and work for the Powell community Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 26, 2023
Honor Vrondelia “Ronni” Chandler for contributions to college/career access. R-23-6-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Vrondelia “Ronni” Chandler for her contributions to improving college and career access for over twenty years Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Honor East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. R-23-6-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the members of the East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard for their recent State Cemetery Evaluation Score of 98 - the highest in the State of Tennessee Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve grant contract for Knox County Mental Health Court Program. R-23-6-907 — 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, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 (no local match required) Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve agreement for transitional house services for recovery courts. R-23-6-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement for Professional Services with Friends of Knox County Recovery Court, Inc. to provide transitional house services to participants in the Knox Recovery Court and Knox County Veterans Treatment Court for Fiscal Year 2023 Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve grant contract for Knox Recovery and Veterans Treatment Courts. R-23-6-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $316,250.00 with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the continued operation of the Knox Recovery Court and Knox County Veterans Treatment Court for the period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 (no local match required) Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve contract extension for auditing services. R-23-6-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Extension of the Contract with Pugh & Company, PC for professional auditing services for the Fiscal Year 2023 independent audit in the amount of $347,900.00 Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Intent to adopt C-PACER program; set public hearing. R-23-6-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, regarding the intent to adopt a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resilience (C-PACER) Program within Knox County to be administered by the Knox County Trustee and providing for a Public Hearing to be held on July 24, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. in the Main Assembly Room of the City-County Building Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve Extension II to Defined Services Contract for Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center. R-23-6-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Extension II to the Defined Services Contract among Knox County, the City of Knoxville, and Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. for services related to the Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve agreement of sale for delinquent tax surplus property. R-23-6-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement of Sale in the amount of $1,000.00 with Thomas A. Williams for delinquent tax surplus real property located at 5408 Magazine Road (Parcel ID 123OB019) Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve permanent easement for clearing rights and transmission line. R-23-6-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a permanent easement in the amount of $1,600.00 for clearing rights and a transmission line through property located at 12734 Hickory Creek Road Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Accept donation for a memorial bench at Beverly Park. R-23-6-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a memorial bench at Beverly Park from DJ and Wendy Corcoran in the amount of $1,900.00 Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve grant agreement with TN Dept. of Health for HIV Prevention. R-23-6-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Agreement for a Direct Appropriation Grant in the amount of $17,200.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of HIV Prevention (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve MOU/Agreement with CAC for ERA2 funds. R-23-6-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) to provide $50,000.00 in U.S. Department of the Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA2) funds for the administration and conduct of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve amendment to CAC contract for senior services and weatherization. R-23-6-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Number One to Contract Number 22-238 with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) to provide services to seniors, which amendment includes the cancellation of CAC’s Project Heart, Contract Number 22-236, and the reallocation of $82,150.00 in SLFRF for weatherization home improvements that benefit low-and moderate-income senior homeowners (federally funded through Treasury SLFRF Program) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve grant contract with TN EMA for first responder equipment/training. R-23-6-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for $416,250.00 in pass-through grant funds provided under the State Homeland Security Program of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide equipment and training for first responders in Knox County and the fifteen surrounding counties of TN Homeland Security District 2 (no local match required) Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve contract with Keep Knoxville Beautiful for litter outreach. R-23-6-409 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Inc. to provide litter outreach, education, and coordination services, which services are required and funded by the Tennessee Department of Transportation Litter Grant Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve contract with Knoxville Landfills for demolition services. R-23-6-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Knoxville Landfills, LLC to provide Demolition Landfill Services at a rate of $26.09 per ton at the Poplarview Landfill Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve contract with APAC-Atlantic for hot mix hauling and placement. R-23-6-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for the provision of hot mix hauling and placement services for Fiscal Year 2024 Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve MOU for intersection improvements at Hardin Valley & Marietta Church Rds. R-23-6-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for intersection improvements at Hardin Valley Road and Marietta Church Road Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve construction contract for Hardin Valley Sidewalk Extension. R-23-6-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract in the amount of $299,995.00 with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the construction of the Hardin Valley Sidewalk Extension Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve MOU for West Emory Road transportation improvements. R-23-6-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Primos Land Company, LLC for transportation improvements along West Emory Road, including a dual left turn lane on Clinton Highway Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve MOU for Couch Mill Road transportation improvements. R-23-6-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with SH Couch Mill, LLC for transportation improvements to Couch Mill Road, including a roundabout at Sam Lee Road, Swafford Road, and Steele Road Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve design proposal for Couch Mill Road improvements. R-23-6-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a design proposal with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for professional engineering consultant services for the design of the Couch Mill Road Improvements in the amount of $263,750.00 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve design proposal for West Emory Road improvements. R-23-6-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a design proposal with Robert G. Campbell & Associates for engineering consultant services for improvements to West Emory Road and the intersection of Clinton Highway and West Emory Road in the amount of $96,621.54 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve Master Service Agreement with Thermocopy for print services. R-23-6-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Service Agreement with Thermocopy of Tennessee, Inc. for managed print services Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Confirm appointment and reappointment to Visit Knoxville Board. R-23-6-114 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s appointment of Kelly Mathis and reappointment of Chris Ooten to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors (terms expire June 30, 2026) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Accept Skip Adams resignation, confirm Paul Jordan appointment to Visit Knoxville Board. R-23-6-113 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Skip Adams on the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors and confirming the Knox County Mayor’s appointment of Paul Jordan to complete the unfulfilled term of Skip Adams on the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors, which term expires June 30, 2025 Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Confirm appointment of Katie Overton to Planning Commission. R-23-6-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nomination of Katie Overton for appointment to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission (term expires June 30, 2027) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Reappoint Sherry Mahar to Juvenile Service Center Board. R-23-6-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Sherry Mahar to the Board of Trustees of the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center (term expire June 30, 2026) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Reappoint and appoint members to the Library Advisory Board. R-23-6-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Carmel Henson (District 2 Seat) and Michelle Hollenhead (District 5 Seat) and appointing Valerie Knight (District 1 Seat) and Ms. Kyle Nahrebne (District 8 Seat) to the Knox County Library Advisory Board (terms expire July 1, 2026) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve fund balance designation to subsidize Title I funding. R-23-6-213 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a fund balance designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $1,653,000.00 to subsidize Title I Funding Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve contracts for plumbing services. R-23-6-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Chris Haggard Plumbing, LLC, McMahan Mechanical, Inc., and Lee Company for plumbing services up to $1,500,000.00 per year for a one-year term, which may be extended for four (4) additional years Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous

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