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John Schoonmaker’s votes in 2024

100 recorded votes: 96 aye · 4 no

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Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 13 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 13) — Text Amendment 13 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 12 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 12) — Text Amendment 12 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 11 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 11) — Text Amendment 11 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 10 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 10) — Text Amendment 10 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 9 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 9) — Text Amendment 9 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 8 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 8) — Text Amendment 8 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 7 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 7) — Text Amendment 7 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 6 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 6) — Text Amendment 6 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 5 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 5) — Text Amendment 5 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 4 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 4) — Text Amendment 4 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 3 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 3) — Text Amendment 3 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 2 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 2) — Text Amendment 2 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 1 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 1) — Text Amendment 1 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve motion to suspend rules to add Tonia Burress rezoning to May agenda. 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). Property located at 10105 Dutchtown Road and 1009 Mabry Hood Road / Parcel IDs 118 165 and 118 168. Planning Commission’s File Number: 12-H-23-RZ (3rd Commission District)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Smithbilt Homes rezoning (A to PR 2 du/ac). RZ-24-4-106 — Request of Smithbilt Homes for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 6701 Roberts Road / Parcel ID 022 00514. Planning Commission’s File Number: 2-J-24-RZ (8th Commission District) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Smithbilt Homes Sector Plan Amendment (AG to RR). RZ-24-4-105 — Request of Smithbilt Homes for a Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural) to LDR (Low Density Residential). Property located at 6701 Roberts Road / Parcel ID 022 00514. Planning Commission’s File Number: 2-E-24-SP (8th Commission District) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Mesana Investments LLC rezoning (A to PR 3 du/ac) with condition. RZ-24-4-104 — Request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 616 N. Wooddale Road / Parcel ID 061 057. Planning Commission’s File Number: 3-D-24-RZ (8th Commission District) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Millstone Ventures LLC rezoning (PR to OB). RZ-24-4-103 — Request of Millstone Ventures LLC for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 12 dwelling units per acre to OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services). Property located at 11471 Outlet Drive / Parcel ID 130 175. Planning Commission’s File Number: 2-F-24-RZ. (6th Commission District) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Millstone Ventures LLC Sector Plan Amendment. RZ-24-4-102 — Request of Millstone Ventures LLC for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from MDR (Medium Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) to MDR/O (Medium Density Residential/Office) and HP (Hillside Protection). Property located at 11471 Outlet Drive / Parcel ID 130 175. Planning Commission’s File Number: 2-C-24-SP (6th Commission District) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024
Approve rezoning for R. Jason Barnes (A to PR 9 du/ac) with conditions. RZ-24-4-101 — Request of R. Jason Barnes for rezoning from A (Agricultural) [PR (Planned Residential) up to 9 du/ac (pending)] to PR (Planned Residential) up to 12 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 8441 Old Middlebrook Pike / Parcel ID 105 L B 047. Planning Commission’s File Number: 3-B-24-RZ (3rd Commission District) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Amend agenda to hear item #35 (Comprehensive Land Use Plan). Amendment to the agenda to hear item #35 at this time
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve US Imaging contract for document management services. R-24-4-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with US Imaging, Inc. in the amount of $846,090.05 for Document Management File Conversion and Scanning Services. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Plan. R-24-4-409 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Planning Commission recommendation to adopt the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Plan. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve 185 Notary Applications. Notary Applications
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve closure of unbuilt right-of-way (second reading). Consideration of the closure of unbuilt Right-of-Way at Harvest View Lane and a portion of Shadow Branch Lane in Commission District 8. (Second Reading)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Acceptance of new county roads. Drives and Roads: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve minutes from previous meetings. Approval of minutes of the previous meeting
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Delegate authority to Industrial Development Board for Project Emerald. R-24-4-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, delegating to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox the authority to negotiate, accept and/or waive payments in lieu of taxes in connection with Project Emerald, and finding that such payments or the waiver thereof are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-53-305. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract extension for auditing services with Pugh & Company, PC. R-24-4-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Extension of Contract No. 21-799 with Pugh & Company, PC for professional auditing services for the Fiscal Year 2024 independent audit of the accounts of Knox County in the amount of $358,500.00. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Increase membership of Fire and Technical Rescue Committee. R-24-4-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to increase the membership of the Knox County Fire and Technical Rescue Committee through the addition of a second County Commissioner serving in an at-large seat and a management representative of the EMS/Ambulance provider under contract to Knox County. Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Trane US, Inc. proposal for Carter Park infrastructure. R-24-4-806 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Proposal from Trane US, Inc. to provide all labor, materials, and equipment to bore underground and install conduit, electrical feeds, junction boxes and electrical terminations for each pole and three (3) scoreboards at the listed fields at Carter Park at a cost of $243,962.00. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract for sign language and interpreter services. R-24-4-805 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Partners Interpreting, LLC for the provision of sign language and interpreter services. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Specific Performance Real Estate Sales Contracts for tax surplus properties. R-24-4-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Specific Performance Real Estate Sales Contracts for delinquent tax surplus properties sold via online and live auctions. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract for mowing and grounds maintenance services. R-24-4-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Lasting Impressions Lawn Care for the provision of mowing and general grounds maintenance. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve agreement of sale for delinquent tax surplus property. R-24-4-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement of Sale in the amount of $1,000.00 with Charles Wesley Adams, Jr. for delinquent tax surplus property at 503 E. Inskip Drive. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve amendment to E-Z-GO Golf Cart Lease Program contract. R-24-4-703 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract No. 23-564 with E-Z-GO, a Division of Textron, Inc., for a Golf Cart Lease Program. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve honorary naming rights for Farragut Baseball Facility fields. R-24-4-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Honorary Naming Rights Application to name the fields at Farragut Baseball Facility after Baseball Hall of Famer Todd Helton. Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Authorize acceptance of donations for Parks and Recreation (Legacy Parks). R-24-4-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of donations for Knox County Parks and Recreation as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $4,250.00 in support of Legacy Parks. Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve grant contract for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program Services. R-24-4-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $60,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tennessee Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program Services for the period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve grant contract for Rape Prevention Education Services. R-24-4-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $57,570.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Rape Prevention Education Services for the period beginning February 1, 2024 and ending January 31, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve acceptance of CDBG and HOME federal funds and 2024 Action Plan. R-24-4-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) authorizing the acceptance of federal funds in the estimated amount of $1,102,177.00 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and $477,177.00 for the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program for the period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 and 2) approving Knox County's 2024 Annual Action Plan to identify activities Knox County will undertake during the program year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 using federal funds granted to Knox County by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address priority needs in housing and community services in furtherance of the CDBG and HOME Programs. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve TEMA grant for first responder equipment and training. R-24-4-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for $440,250.00 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 (15) surrounding counties of Tennessee Homeland Security District 2. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract for provision of snow plows. R-24-4-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with B & H Sales for the provision of snow plows. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract for provision of concrete. R-24-4-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with PRI of East Tennessee, Inc. for the provision of concrete. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve construction contract for Middlebrook Signal Plan. R-24-4-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract in the amount of $265,800.00 with Davis H. Elliot Construction Company, Inc. for the Middlebrook Signal Plan. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve amendment to Carter Convenience Center lease agreement. R-24-4-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to the Lease Agreement for the Carter Convenience Center to substitute Sandra R. Chesney in place of John K. Chesney as the Lessor. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract supplement for Schaad Road Phase 4 right-of-way acquisition. R-24-4-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract supplement with JMT for right-of-way acquisition negotiations for the Schaad Road Phase 4 Project in the amount of $110,000.00. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve utility reimbursement for Coward Mill Road Improvements - Phase II (KUB). R-24-4-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a utility reimbursement agreement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for gas line relocations in the amount of $475,360.75 for the Coward Mill Road Improvements - Phase II. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve utility reimbursement for Coward Mill Road Improvements - Phase II. R-24-4-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a utility reimbursement agreement with the West Knox Utility District (WKUD) for water and sewer line relocations in the amount of $703,022.00 for the Coward Mill Road Improvements - Phase II. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve utility reimbursement for Coward Mill Road Improvements - Phase I. R-24-4-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a utility reimbursement agreement with the West Knox Utility District (WKUD) for water and sewer line relocations in the amount of $427,913.00 for the Coward Mill Road Improvements - Phase I. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract for Work Release Facility roof replacement. R-24-4-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Richardson Construction Group for the replacement of the Work Release Facility roof in the amount of $109,578.00. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve amendment to ProntoTrak contract for Sheriff's Office services. R-24-4-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract No. 23-840 with ProntoTrak, Inc. for the provision of Case Management, Electronic Monitoring Services and Equipment for the Knox County Sheriff's Office, which amendment incorporates into the contract ProntoTrak's Software as a Service Subscription Attachment. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Reappoint members and appoint alternates to the Board of Equalization. R-24-4-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Bill Keeler, James Thompson and Gail Hawkins as members and appointing Bill Gentry and Jerry Winston as alternates on the Knox County Board of Equalization. (Terms expire April 30, 2026) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-24-4-204 — 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 $82,294.93. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve grant agreements for musical instruments for middle schools. R-24-4-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Grant Acceptance Agreements with Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation and authorizing receipt of musical instruments with an estimated value of $181,000.00 for Bearden, Gresham, and Vine Middle Schools. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Authorize acceptance of TN Dept of Education ATSI Grant of $823,513.95. R-24-4-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) Grant in the amount of $823,513.95. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Intergovernmental MOU for Central High School campus extension at Tommy Schumpert Park. R-24-4-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding between Knox County d/b/a Knox County Parks and Recreation and Knox County Board of Education d/b/a Knox County Schools regarding a Central High School campus extension at Tommy Schumpert Park Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Amend agenda to defer specific items to the May meeting. Amendments to the Agenda
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Amend agenda to add new resolutions and a rezoning item. Amendments to the Agenda
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Fred E. Trainer, Jr., with conditions. RZ-24-3-114 — Consideration of the request of Fred E. Trainer, Jr. for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 6 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Leonard Development, LLC (51 lots). Consideration of the request of Leonard Development, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Adopted 7-4-0-0
Split
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Leonard Development, LLC (51 lots). Consideration of the request of Leonard Development, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Failed 0-4-7-0
Failed
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Ben Mullins with conditions. RZ-24-3-111 — Consideration of the request of Ben Mullins for rezoning from RAE Exclusive Residential, PC Planned Commercial and PR Planned Residential to OB Office, Medical and Related Services and PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve SW County Sector Plan Amendment for Ben Mullins. RZ-24-3-110 — Consideration of the request of Ben Mullins for a Southwest County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential, O Office, HP Hillside Protection and SP Stream Protection to LDR Low Density Residential, O Office, HP Hillside Protection and SP Stream Protection Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Robert Gregory, Gregory Land Development. RZ-24-3-109 — Consideration of the request of Robert Gregory, Gregory Land Development, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve North County Sector Plan Amendment for Robert Gregory, Gregory Land Development. RZ-24-3-108 — Consideration of the request of Robert Gregory, Gregory Land Development, LLC for a North County Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural, LDR Low Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection to LDR Low Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Justin Breiner. RZ-24-3-107 — Consideration of the request of Justin Breiner for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2.99 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment for Justin Breiner. RZ-24-3-106 — Consideration of the request of Justin Breiner for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural and HP Hillside Protection to LDR Low Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Kendra Ates. RZ-24-3-105 — Consideration of the request of Kendra Ates for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve East County Sector Plan Amendment for Daniel Levy. RZ-24-3-104 — Consideration of the request of Daniel Levy for an East County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential to MDR Medium Density Residential Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Ralph Smith, with conditions. RZ-24-3-103 — Consideration of the request of Ralph Smith, Professional Land Systems for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 3.0 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Wallace McClure. RZ-24-3-102 — Consideration of the request of Wallace McClure for rezoning from A Agricultural and TO Technology Overlay to CA General Business and TO Technology Overlay Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve street name change from Old Tazewell Pike to Memory Hill Lane. RZ-24-3-101 — Consideration of the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning to change the street name of Old Tazewell Pike to Memory Hill Lane between Murphy Road and a point 70 feet north of the southeast corner of parcel 039 257 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Mary Ward. RZ-24-3-113 — Consideration of the request of Mary Ward for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential and F Floodway to A Agricultural and F Floodway P Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Amend utilities code to provide for removal of utility poles (first reading). O-24-3-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 66, “Utilities”, by adding a new Section 66-2 to provide for the Removal of Inactive, Broken, or Replaced Utility Poles (amending Knox County Code, Chapter 66, Article I, establishing Section 66-2, previously reserved) - (First Reading): Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Failed 3-5-3-0
Split Failed
Mar 25, 2024
Authorize issuance of General Obligation Bonds and related provisions. R-24-3-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds of Knox County, Tennessee, in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $99,500,000.00 in one or more series; making provision for the issuance, sale and payment of said bonds, establishing the terms thereof and the disposition of proceeds therefrom; and providing for the levy of taxes for the payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the bonds Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve issuance of General Obligation Bonds not to exceed $99,500,000.00. R-24-3-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, regarding the issuance of not to exceed Ninety-Nine Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($99,500,000.00) General Obligation Bonds of Knox County, Tennessee Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve four agreements for SLFRF funds. R-24-3-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving four (4) agreements in response to the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) for various activities that mitigate the negative health and economic impacts of COVID-19: YWCA ($250,000.00); Centro Hispano de East Tennessee ($100,000.00); SEEED, Inc. ($150,000.00); and Karns Fire Department ($420,000.00) (federally funded through Treasury SLFRF Program) Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Promote elimination of duplicate utility poles. R-24-3-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to promote the safety and well-being of the public by establishing a procedure by which to encourage all utility pole owners and utility service providers within Knox County to expeditiously eliminate all duplicate or redundant utility poles within any Knox County road or right-of-way Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Mar 25, 2024
Approve 177 notary applications. 177 Notary Applications received.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve budget amendments totaling $13,718,977.08. Consideration of Budget Amendments – Total amount of $13,718,977.08
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve line item transfers totaling $564,920.52. Consideration of Line Item Transfers – Total amount of $564,920.52
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Consider closure of unbuilt right-of-way on first reading. Consideration of the closure of unbuilt Right-of-Way at Harvest View Lane and a portion of Shadow Branch Lane in Commission District 8 - (First Reading):
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Accept new county roads. Consideration of the acceptance of the following New County Roads: A. Whisper Trace Lane, Whispering Woods, Phase 1, District 4. B. Edenfield Drive, Grove Pointe, Unit 2, District 7. C. Saddlebrook Drive, Village at Saddlebrooke, Unit 1, District 7. D. Parrish Hill Lane, Village at Saddlebrooke, Unit 1, District 7. E. Saddlebrook Drive, Village at Saddlebrooke, Phase 2, District 7. F. Windmead Lane, Village at Saddlebrooke, Phase 2, District 7. G. Saddlebrook Drive, Village at Saddlebrooke, Phase 4, District 7. H. Saddlebrook Drive, Village at Saddlebrooke, Phase 5, District 7. I. River Poppy Road, River Meadows, Unit 2, District 8. J. Cornflower Lane, River Meadows, Unit 2, District 8. K. Trout Lily Lane, River Meadows, Unit 2, District 8.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve minutes from previous meeting. Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on February 26, 2024
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Honor members of the 2024 Junior Commission Civics Education Program. R-24-3-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the members of the Class of 2024 Junior Commission Civics Education Program upon their program completion Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve amendment to grant contract for juvenile court IV-D magistrate services. R-24-3-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Two to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services related to IV-D Magistrate Services for the Knox County Juvenile Court, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $399,712.00, increases the local match requirement by $205,912.23, and extends the term of the contract by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2025 Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Transfer real property and execute MOU for exchange and development. R-24-3-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, regarding the transfer of the real property located at 514 Bernard Avenue to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox, Tennessee, in exchange for certain real property located at 0 Wheeler Street and 2325 Wheeler Street, and the execution and delivery of a Memorandum of Understanding in connection with the exchange and development of said real property Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve contract with Bliss Products and Services for shade structures. R-24-3-703 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Bliss Products and Services, Inc., for the provision of shade structures for Knox County Parks and Recreation Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve second amendment to contract with Grassworks Landscaping for mowing. R-24-3-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Second Amendment to Contract No. 23-086 with Grassworks Landscaping, LLC for the provision of mowing services, which amendment provides for the addition of services at Knox County Sports Park and Tommy Schumpert Park Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve contract with Great Southern Recreation for splash pad. R-24-3-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Great Southern Recreation for a splash pad at French Memorial Park in the amount of $625,000.00 Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve subcontractor agreement with MI Public Health Institute for training. R-24-3-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Subcontractor Agreement with the Michigan Public Health Institute for the acceptance of funds in the amount of $28,725.00 for the Knox County Health Department Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team to provide training for medical and social services staff to better support families who experience infant death (no local match required) Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve agreement with Sacred Ground Hospice House for hospice care. R-24-3-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Sacred Ground Hospice House in the amount of $19,758.00 for end-of-life hospice care for under/uninsured individuals (funded through U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) funding) Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve easement acquisitions on Middlebrook Pike for sidewalk installation. R-24-3-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way, slope and construction easement acquisitions on four (4) tracts on Middlebrook Pike for sidewalk installation Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve easement acquisition on Dutchtown Road for culvert replacement. R-24-3-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary temporary construction easement acquisition on one (1) tract on Dutchtown Road for the culvert replacement project for flood mitigation Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve construction contract with Whaley Construction for road improvements. R-24-3-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Coward Mill Road Improvements - Phase II project in the amount of $7,101,688.00 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve easement acquisitions on Northshore Drive for improvements. R-24-3-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way, slope, and construction easement acquisitions on twelve (12) tracts along Northshore Drive for safety improvements and greenway Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve amendment to contract with TN Dept. of Human Services for child support. R-24-3-305 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Four to a contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services for Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the contract by $269,775.24, increases the local match requirement by $138,975.12, and extends the term of the contract by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2025 Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve subaward agreement with Knoxville Leadership Foundation for offender rehab. R-24-3-304 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Subaward Agreement with the Knoxville Leadership Foundation (KLF) to support the rehabilitation of adult offenders by providing office space, referrals, and access to inmates currently incarcerated at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility with KLF providing the amount of $45,000.00 per year (not to exceed $90,000.00) for facility utilization and access to inmate clientele Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve obligation document with US Marshals for overtime reimbursement. R-24-3-303 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Obligation Document with the United States Marshals Service for the reimbursement of overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in assisting the Joint Law Enforcement Operations Task Force with reimbursement of up to $18,500.00 in overtime expenses for the period of October 13, 2023 to September 30, 2024 Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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