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John Schoonmaker’s votes in 2024

100 recorded votes: 96 aye · 2 no · 2 abstain

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Mar 25, 2024
Approve contract with Tri-State Inmate Transport for prisoner transport. R-24-3-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Tri-State Inmate Transport, LLC for the provision of prisoner transport services Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve contract with Summit Helicopters, Inc. for parts and services. R-24-3-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Summit Helicopters, Inc. for the provision of helicopter parts and services Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve appointments to Knox County Regional Solid Waste Board. R-24-3-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Knox County Mayor’s appointments of Patience Melnik and Vincent Leray to the Knox County Regional Solid Waste Board (terms expire March 31, 2030) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for schools. R-24-3-210 — 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 $164,066.50 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve grant agreement with NEEF. R-24-3-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant agreement with the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) and receipt of NEEF Greening STEM Grant in the amount of $10,000.00 for South-Doyle Middle School Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve agreement for innovative school models projects construction. R-24-3-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Skilled Services Quality Construction, LLC for construction of Innovative School Models Projects at Bearden Middle School, Cedar Bluff Middle School, Central High School, Farragut Middle School, Halls Middle School, Hardin Valley Academy, Hardin Valley Middle School, Karns High School, and Karns Middle School at a cost of $2,394,450.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve contracts for internet connectivity services. R-24-3-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Digital Group, LLC and Boe-Tel ETN Company, LLC for the provision of internet connectivity at a cost up to $3,000,000.00 for the term of April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025, which may be extended for an additional four (4) years Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve agreement with Porter Roofing Contractors for high school roof replacement. R-24-3-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Porter Roofing Contractors, Inc. for a roof replacement at Farragut High School at a cost of $2,629,112.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve event agreement with The Foundry on the Fairsite for banquet. R-24-3-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Event Agreement with The Foundry on the Fairsite for venue and related services for the Halls High School Academic Banquet on May 1, 2024 at a cost of $9,517.75 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve speaking agreement with Bozemanscience.com for NGSS workshop. R-24-3-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Speaking Engagement Agreement with Bozemanscience.com, Inc. for the provision of a Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Workshop with Paul Anderson for Knox County Schools Secondary Science Teachers on June 20-21, 2024 at a cost of $9,000.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve agreement with Women's Basketball Hall of Fame for event services. R-24-3-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Agreement with the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame for the provision of venue and related services for a Knox County Schools Science Department Chair meeting on March 26, 2024 at a cost of $600.00 Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve contract with Facilitron Inc. for community use of facilities software. R-24-3-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Facilitron Inc. for Community Use of Facilities Software and related services for processing community user reservations and payments for use of Knox County Schools Facilities at a minimum annual cost of $10,000.00 or 10% of the collected payments Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve amendment to contract with Backflow Specialty Co., Inc. for services. R-24-3-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract 19-041 with Backflow Specialty Co., Inc. for the provision of backflow inspection, repair and installation services to extend the contract expiration date to May 31, 2024 Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Amend agenda to hear rezoning item R-24-3-113 first. Consideration of amending agenda to hear item R-24-3-113 first on the rezoning Agenda
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Amend agenda to withdraw resolution regarding disability advisory council bylaws. Consideration of amending agenda to withdraw item R-24-3-804
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Amend agenda to defer resolutions and rezoning requests to April and May meetings. Consideration of amending agenda to defer items R-24-3-406, R-24-3-901, 2-E-24-SP, 2-J-24-RZ, and 10-F-23-RZ
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Amend agenda to add resolutions for child support services, juvenile court, and honoring junior commissioners. Consideration of amending agenda to add items R-24-3-305, R-24-3-902, and R-24-3-101
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 6, 2024
Appoint individual to Knox County Board of Education, 8th District member. R-24-3-101-SS — A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AS THE 8TH DISTRICT MEMBER UNTIL THE AUGUST 2024 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS ARE CERTIFIED AND THE OATH OF OFFICE IS ADMINISTERED Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-3
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Deny rezoning request of Tonia Burress for Dutchtown Road/Mabry Hood Road. 12-H-23-RZ — 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). 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): Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Failed 11-0-0-0
Failed
Feb 26, 2024
Approve rezoning request of Arcip Horobet for 0 Pellissippi Pkwy. 12-F-23-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF ARCIP HOROBET FOR REZONING FROM BP (BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY PARK) AND TO (TECHNOLOGY OVERLAY) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 12 DU/AC AND TO (TECHNOLOGY OVERLAY). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 PELLISSIPPI PKWY / PARCEL ID 118 71. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 12-F-23-RZ) (3RD COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Defer rezoning request of Fred E. Trainer Jr. for Sam Lee Road. 12-D-23-RZ — 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. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11308 AND 11234 SAM LEE ROAD / PARCEL ID 103 063 AND 067. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 12-D-23-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve rezoning request of Thunder Mountain Properties for 0 Chapman Highway (RA to PR). 1-N-24-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF THUNDER MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES FOR REZONING FROM RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 CHAPMAN HIGHWAY / PARCEL ID 150 B C 001 (PART OF). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 1-N-24-RZ) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve rezoning request of Thunder Mountain Properties for 0 Chapman Highway. 1-M-24-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF THUNDER MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES FOR REZONING FROM RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) AND A (AGRICULTURAL) TO CA (GENERAL BUSINESS). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 CHAPMAN HIGHWAY / PARCEL ID 150 B C 001 (PART OF). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 1-M-24-RZ) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve South County Sector Plan amendment for Thunder Mountain Properties. 1-H-24-SP — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF THUNDER MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES FOR A SOUTH COUNTY SECTOR PLAN AMENDMENT FROM LDR (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) AND HP (HILLSIDE PROTECTION) TO MU-SD, SCo-1 (MIXED USE-SPECIAL DISTRICT, SOUTH KNOX COUNTY GATEWAY) AND HP (HILLSIDE PROTECTION). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 CHAPMAN HIGHWAY / PARCEL ID 150 B C 001 (PART OF). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 1-H-24-SP) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve rezoning request of Kenneth M. Gilreath for 3816 E Governor John Sevier Hwy. RZ-24-2-103 — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF KENNETH M. GILREATH FOR REZONING FROM PC (PLANNED COMMERCIAL) AND F (FLOODWAY) TO CA (GENERAL BUSINESS) AND F (FLOODWAY). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3816 E GOVERNOR JOHN SEVIER HWY / PARCEL 083 06002 (PART OF). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 1-G-24-RZ) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Feb 26, 2024
Rezoning request of Connor P. Kelly for 1630 Harvey Road. 1-E-24-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF CONNOR P. KELLY FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1630 HARVEY ROAD / PARCEL ID 169 009. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 1-E-24-RZ) (5TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Adopted 7-3-1-0
Split
Feb 26, 2024
Rezoning request of Connor P. Kelly for 1630 Harvey Road. 1-E-24-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF CONNOR P. KELLY FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1630 HARVEY ROAD / PARCEL ID 169 009. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 1-E-24-RZ) (5TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Feb 26, 2024
Rezoning request of Connor P. Kelly for 7933 Maynardville Pike. 1-C-24-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF CONNOR P. KELLY FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) AND F (FLOODWAY) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE AND F (FLOODWAY). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7933 MAYNARDVILLE PIKE / PARCEL ID 029 001. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 1-C-24-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Feb 26, 2024
Approve rezoning request of Jenkins Builders for Old Clinton Pike properties. RZ-24-2-111 — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF JENKINS BUILDERS FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL), RB (GENERAL RESIDENTIAL) AND PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 16 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 12 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7311, 7321, AND 0 OLD CLINTON PIKE / PARCEL ID 067 148 (PART OF), 067 147, AND 067 14801. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 12-C-23-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve rezoning request of David & Cynthia Kitts for 0 Meadow Glade Lane. RZ-24-2-105 — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF DAVID KITTS AND CYNTHIA L. KITTS FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) AND F (FLOODWAY) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE AND F (FLOODWAY). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 MEADOW GLADE LANE / PARCEL ID 038 133 02. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER 1-J-24-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve rezoning request of Richard LeMay for 648 Fox Road. RZ-24-2-104 — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF RICHARD LEMAY FOR REZONING FROM PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 3 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 3.5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 648 FOX ROAD / PARCEL ID 144 006. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 1-H-24-RZ) (3RD COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Amend the Growth Policy Plan. R-24-2-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO AMEND THE GROWTH POLICY PLAN.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Suspend rules to appoint winner of March 5th primary for BOE District 8. MOTION AND VOTE TO SUSPEND THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION RULES, RULE I, SECTION M, “ELECTIONS OR APPOINTMENTS” TO APPOINT THE WINNER OF THE MARCH 5TH PRIMARY FOR THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 8.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Call special session for Knox County Board of Education District 8 vacancy. MOTION AND VOTE OF MADAM CHAIR TO CALL A SPECIAL SESSION OF THE COMMISSION ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2024 AT 11:30 A.M. IN THE SMALL ASSEMBLY ROOM OF THE CITY-COUNTY BUILDING, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FILLING THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 8 VACANCY.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Repeal EMS Medical Services Cost Review Board ordinance (Second Reading). O-24-1-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REPEALING CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE V, SECTIONS 22-126, 22-127, 22-128, 22-129, AND 22-130 OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE RELATIVE TO THE EMS MEDICAL SERVICES COST REVIEW BOARD. (ORD. NO. O-02-8-101, ADOPTED 9-23-02) (SECOND READING) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Designate section of State Route 131 as 'SPC Jeremy Daniel Evans Memorial Highway'. R-24-2-908 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE DESIGNATION OF A SECTION OF STATE ROUTE 131 (EAST EMORY ROAD) IN KNOX COUNTY AS THE "SPC JEREMY DANIEL EVANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY". Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Accept resignation of John Marshall, appoint Michael Crichton to Merit System Board. R-24-2-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF JOHN MARSHALL ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE EMPLOYEES' MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPOINTING MICHAEL CRICHTON TO SERVE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. MARSHALL ON THE BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve 254 Notary Applications. NOTARY APPLICATIONS
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve budget amendments with a total credit of ($170,681.83). BUDGET AMENDMENTS – TOTAL CREDIT AMOUNT OF ($170,681.83)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve line item transfers of $1,386,221.07. LINE ITEMS TRANSFERS – TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,386,221.07
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Accept new county roads. CONSIDERATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF NEW COUNTY ROADS:
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve minutes from previous meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Honor Dr. Hank & Debbie Peck, family, and Long's Drug Store for community service. R-24-2-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING DR. HANK & DEBBIE PECK, THEIR FAMILY, AND THE TEAM AT LONG'S DRUG STORE FOR OVER 60 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve amendment to VOCA grant contract for DA's Office Victim Coordinator. R-24-2-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) VICTIM COORDINATOR POSITION FOR THE KNOX COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $65,000.00 AND EXTENDS THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Authorize acceptance of DOJ BJA Opioid/Stimulant/Substance Use Program award. R-24-2-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023 COMPREHENSIVE OPIOID, STIMULANT, AND SUBSTANCE USE SITE-BASED PROGRAM AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,300,000.00 AND APPROVING THE TERMS FOR THE RECEIPT OF SAID FUNDS. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve eighth amendment to lease with Boghani Properties for Recovery Court space. R-24-2-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO LEASE WITH BOGHANI PROPERTIES, LLC FOR THE CONTINUED LEASE OF SPACE LOCATED AT 900 E. HILL AVENUE, SUITE 480 FOR THE KNOX RECOVERY COURT AND KNOX COUNTY VETERANS TREATMENT COURT, WHICH AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE LEASE THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2029 WITH AN ANNUAL RENT OF $28,670.00 FOR THE FIRST EXTENSION YEAR WITH AN INCREASE OF $470.00 EACH YEAR THEREAFTER. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve professional services agreement with Friends of Knox County Recovery Court. R-24-2-904 — 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 FY 24. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve amendment to grant contract for custody prevention services for Juvenile Court. R-24-2-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES TO PROVIDE CUSTODY PREVENTION SERVICES TO THE YOUTH AND FAMILIES OF THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $183,392.00 AND EXTENDS THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve amendment to grant contract for IV-D Child Support Enforcement Magistrate services. R-24-2-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF IV-D CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT MAGISTRATE SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $7,867.91 FOR A TOTAL OF $346,214.22 WITH AN ADDITIONAL LOCAL MATCH OF $4,053.17 FOR A TOTAL OF $178,352.78. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve MOU with Industrial Development Board for property transfer for Forensic Center. R-24-2-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF KNOX COUNTY FOR THE TRANSFER OF THE KARNS VALLEY BUSINESS PARK LOT 2 PROPERTY TO KNOX COUNTY FROM THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR A NEW KNOX COUNTY REGIONAL FORENSIC CENTER AND, UPON COMPLETION OF THE NEW KNOX COUNTY REGIONAL FORENSIC CENTER, THE TRANSFER OF THE EXISTING KNOX COUNTY REGIONAL FORENSIC CENTER AT 2761 SULLINS STREET TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD FROM KNOX COUNTY. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Request unclaimed balance of accounts remitted to State Treasurer. R-24-2-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE UNCLAIMED BALANCE OF ACCOUNTS REMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER UNDER THE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT FOR THE REPORT YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2021. Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Accept donations and approve donation to The Love Kitchen. R-24-2-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING DONATIONS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $3,190.25 AND FIVE (5) BARRELS OF NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS AND APPROVING THE DONATION OF THE SAME TO THE LOVE KITCHEN. Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Authorize utility easement with KUB for Carter Park utilities. R-24-2-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING A UTILITY EASEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) FOR UTILITIES AT CARTER PARK, INCLUDING POWER AND LIGHTING. Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve contractor agreement with NACCHO for CDC grant activities. R-24-2-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY AND CITY HEALTH OFFICIALS (NACCHO) FOR THE RECEIPT OF AN AMOUNT UP TO $32,000.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF PROVIDING GOODS AND SERVICES TO NACCHO TO ENHANCE PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES OF A CDC GRANT. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve contracts with LaBella Associates and Ensafe for environmental review. R-24-2-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH LABELLA ASSOCIATES, P.C. AND ENSAFE INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW SERVICES. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve MOU with Chick-fil-A for Hardin Valley Road improvements. R-24-2-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CHICK-FIL-A, INC. FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS TO HARDIN VALLEY ROAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,327.62. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve budget supplement for Cannon & Cannon for Coward Mill Road Phase II project. R-24-2-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT NO. 4 IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,200.00 WITH CANNON & CANNON, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR A SUPPLEMENT TO THE COWARD MILL ROAD PHASE II PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve contract supplement with CSX for Schaad Road Phase 2/3 railroad services. R-24-2-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUPPLEMENT TO A CONTRACT WITH CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC. (CSXT) FOR RAILROAD INSPECTION AND FLAGGING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHAAD ROAD PHASE 2/3 PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $362,192.00. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve construction contract with APAC-Atlantic for Tipton Station Road Greenway. R-24-2-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $224,266.20 WITH APAC-ATLANTIC, INC. FOR THE TIPTON STATION ROAD GREENWAY EXTENSION PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve right-of-way, slope, and easement acquisitions for W. Emory Road improvements. R-24-2-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY, SLOPE, AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS FOR FOUR (4) TRACTS OF LAND FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS TO W. EMORY ROAD AS PART OF THE BELLTOWN DEVELOPMENT. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve contract with ProntoTrak, Inc. for Sheriff's Office case management/monitoring. R-24-2-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PRONTOTRAK, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF CASE MANAGEMENT, ELECTRONIC MONITORING SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve trade of Ford Explorer for Remotec Bomb Robot from Monroe County. R-24-2-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE TRADE OF ONE (1) 2019 FORD EXPLORER (VALUE OF $15,000) FOR A REMOTEC BOMB ROBOT (VALUE FROM DOD $50,000) FROM THE MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve agreement with City of Knoxville for Sheriff's Office camera equipment. R-24-2-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO PURCHASE CAMERA EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 WITH FUNDS FROM THE VIOLENT CRIME INTERVENTION FUND (VCIF) GRANT. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Confirm appointment of Sam Maynard to Historic Zoning Commission. R-24-2-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF SAM MAYNARD TO THE KNOX COUNTY HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION. (TERM EXPIRES MARCH 1, 2029) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations totaling $191,066.08. R-24-2-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND DONATIONS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $191,066.08. Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Authorize acceptance of TN Dept. of Education NSLP Supply Chain Assistance Grant. R-24-2-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM (NSLP) SUPPLY CHAIN ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,467,213.79. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Authorize acceptance of TN Dept. of Education Public School Security Grant. R-24-2-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PUBLIC SCHOOL SECURITY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,552,483.71. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve fund balance designation for General Purpose School Fund. R-24-2-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION (GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND) IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,000,000.00. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve TIPS contract with MGT of America for literacy implementation audit. R-24-2-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING USE OF THE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEMS (TIPS) CONTRACT WITH MGT OF AMERICA CONSULTING, LLC FOR A LITERACY IMPLEMENTATION AUDIT AT A COST OF $1,040,052.00. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve design contract with McCarty Holsaple McCarty Architects for Farragut-area elementary school. R-24-2-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN CONTRACT WITH MCCARTY HOLSAPLE MCCARTY ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR THE NEW FARRAGUT-AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,400,000.00. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve construction contract with Merit Construction for Hardin Valley Academy addition. R-24-2-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MERIT CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR ADDITION TO HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,394,000.00. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve design contract with Dollar & Ewers Architecture for Halls High School stadium ADA upgrades. R-24-2-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN CONTRACT WITH DOLLAR & EWERS ARCHITECTURE, INC. FOR ADA UPGRADES TO THE HALLS HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve musical agreement with Concord Theatricals for Gibbs High School's Cinderella performance. R-24-2-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MUSICAL AGREEMENT WITH CONCORD THEATRICALS FOR GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL'S PERFORMANCE OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S "CINDERELLA" AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $2,100.00. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Amend agenda to hear Item #37 after Other Business. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Amend agenda to defer Items #36, #39, and #43 to March 2024 meeting. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Amend agenda to add Items #13, #22, #38, #41, and #42. AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve rezoning from PC Planned Commercial to OB Office, Medical, and Related Services. RZ-24-1-105 — ZONING REQUESTS: Consideration of the request of Ziggurat Development LLC/Jane Plont for rezoning from PC Planned Commercial to OB Office, Medical and Related Services was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3710 Neal Drive, Parcel ID 038 N B 006. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number 11-B-23-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. RZ-24-1-104 — ZONING REQUESTS: Consideration of the request of Dennis Vaulton for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2920 Mayberry Way, Parcel ID 055 L B 001 09. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 12-B-23-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve rezoning from A Agricultural/H Historic to CA General Business. RZ-24-1-103 — ZONING REQUESTS: Consideration of the request of William Dale Rhoton for rezoning from A Agricultural and H Historic Overlay to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3220 East Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 096 110 03 (part of). (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 12-A-23-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve East County Sector Plan Amendment from OS Open Space to GC General Commercial. RZ-24-1-102 — ZONING REQUESTS: Consideration of the request of William Dale Rhoton for an East County Sector Plan Amendment from OS Open Space to GC General Commercial was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3220 East Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 096 110 03 (part of). (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 12-A-23-SP) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve street name change from Topside Road to Scenic River Road. RZ-24-1-101 — ZONING REQUESTS: Consideration of the request of Jim Snowden, Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of Topside Road to Scenic River Road between Alcoa Highway and the new alignment of Topside Road on the west side of Alcoa Highway was before the Board of Commissioners. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 12-A-23-SNC) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Ordinance second reading: designate Knox County as a Broadband Ready Community. O-23-12-103 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 14, “COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT”, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE III TO DESIGNATE KNOX COUNTY AS A BROADBAND READY COMMUNITY PURSUANT TO TENNESSEE CODE ANNOTATED § 4-3-709 (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 14, ESTABLISHING ARTICLE III, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) - O-23-12-103 - (SECOND READING): Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Ordinance first reading: repeal EMS Medical Services Cost Review Board sections. O-24-1-101 — ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REPEALING CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE V, SECTIONS 22-126, 22-127, 22-128, 22-129, AND 22-130 OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE RELATIVE TO THE EMS MEDICAL SERVICES COST REVIEW BOARD (AMENDS ORDINANCE O-02-8-101, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 12, 2002) - O-24-1-101 - (FIRST READING): Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve 176 Notary Applications. NOTARY APPLICATIONS:
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $1,924,516.06. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS:
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Acceptance of new county roads. DRIVES AND ROADS:
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve minutes of previous meetings. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve grant contract for purchase of additional voting machines. R-24-1-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $375,306.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL VOTING MACHINES (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve agreement with McNabb Center for construction of recovery housing. R-24-1-504 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MCNABB CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $497,000.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RECOVERY HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS RECOVERING FROM SUBSTANCE MISUSE (FUNDED THROUGH TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (TDEC) PASS-THROUGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT-RECOVERY HOUSING PROGRAM (CDBG-RHP) FUNDING) Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve agreement with InterFaith Health Center for healthcare for under/uninsured individuals. R-24-1-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH INTERFAITH HEALTH CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000.00 FOR HEALTHCARE FOR UNDER/UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS (FUNDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV) FUNDING) Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve Amendment #2 to Contract #21-303 with Homesource East TN for senior community room expansion. R-24-1-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER 2 TO CONTRACT NUMBER 21-303 TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION TO THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT WITH HOMESOURCE EAST TENNESSEE FOR THE EXPANSION OF A SENIOR COMMUNITY ROOM (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS) Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League for eviction prevention services. R-24-1-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE AREA URBAN LEAGUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00 FOR EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES (FUNDED THROUGH TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THDA) PASS-THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (ERA2) FUNDING Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve Amendment #6 to TDOT agreement for Advanced Traffic Management System, Phase 1. R-24-1-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER 6 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE KNOX COUNTY ADVANCED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – PHASE 1, WHICH AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE PROJECT COMPLETION DATE TO FEBRUARY 29, 2024 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve MOU with Brookstone Gliding Hawk, LLC for traffic signal installation. R-24-1-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH BROOKSTONE GLIDING HAWK, LLC FOR INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT HARDIN VALLEY ROAD AND VALLEY VISTA ROAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,471.25 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve construction contract with Southern Constructors, Inc. for Huday Road bridge replacement. R-24-1-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH SOUTHERN CONSTRUCTORS, INC. FOR THE PROPOSED BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ON HUDAY ROAD OVER LEGG CREEK IN THE AMOUNT OF $524,452.00 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve Supplement #3 to Railroad Agreement for Alcoa Highway and Topside Road improvements. R-24-1-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING SUPPLEMENT NUMBER 3 TO THE RAILROAD AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC., AND THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ALCOA HIGHWAY AND TOPSIDE ROAD Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve contract with Xcessories Squared Development & Manufacturing, Inc. for sign posts. R-24-1-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH XCESSORIES SQUARED DEVELOPMENT & MANUFACTURING, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF SIGN POSTS Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Authorize acceptance of donation from Knoxville Wholesale Furniture for Officer Assistance Fund and K9 Program. R-24-1-304 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 FROM KNOXVILLE WHOLESALE FURNITURE FOR THE OFFICER ASSISTANCE FUND AND THE K9 PROGRAM Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve grant contract for FY2024 Statewide School Resource Officer (SRO) Grant Program. R-24-1-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,150,000.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY FOR THE FY 2024 STATEWIDE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) GRANT PROGRAM Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve 2024 HIDTA overtime reimbursement agreement for Sheriff's Office. R-24-1-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE CY 2024 APPALACHIA HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA (HIDTA) OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $104,500.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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