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John Schoonmaker’s votes

100 recorded votes: 97 aye · 3 no

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Nov 20, 2023
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for screening program. R-23-11-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $233,700.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TENNESSEE BREAST AND CERVICAL SCREENING 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
Nov 20, 2023
Approve SaaS subscription agreement renewal with Neighborly Software. R-23-11-505 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (SAAS) SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH BENEVATE INC. D/B/A NEIGHBORLY SOFTWARE FOR THE PROVISION OF SOFTWARE SERVICES TO BE UTILIZED FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve agreements for street outreach and early childcare education. R-23-11-504 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH KNOXVILLE/KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) FOR STREET OUTREACH ($80,326.55) AND THE RESTORATION HOUSE ($50,000.00) FOR EARLY CHILDCARE EDUCATION. (FUNDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve agreements for eviction prevention and housing stability services. R-23-11-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH CENTRO HISPANO DE EAST TENNESSEE ($150,000.00), CONNECT MINISTRIES ($150,000.00), AND KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION ($150,000.00) FOR EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES. (FUNDED THROUGH TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THDA) PASS-THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (ERA2) FUNDING) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve PY22 Annual Action Plan amendment, reallocating funds to PY23 rehab. R-23-11-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO KNOX COUNTY'S PY22 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN CANCELING THE PY22 INFRASTRUCTURE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AND REALLOCATING THOSE SAME FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $313,990.00 TO THE PY23 HOME REHABILITATION PROJECT. (FUNDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve amendment to Consolidated Plan, reallocating funds with agreements. R-23-11-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO KNOX COUNTY’S 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN BY 1) CANCELING THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MCNABB CENTERPOINTE EXPANSION PROJECT; AND 2) APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR THE REALLOCATION OF THOSE SAME FUNDS, SUBJECT TO HUD APPROVAL OF THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT, WITH: ANGELIC MINISTRIES ($53,619.00) FOR THE SUPPORTIVE AND SOBER HOUSING PROGRAM; CONNECT MINISTRIES ($70,000.00) FOR THE GOOD NEIGHBORS PROGRAM; INTERFAITH HEALTH CLINIC ($75,000.00) FOR HEALTHCARE FOR UNDER/UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS; KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION ($114,416.40) FOR HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAMS; METRO DRUG COALITION ($50,000.00) FOR THE RECOVERY HOUSING FUND; AND VOLUNTEER MINISTRY CENTER ($160,000.00) FOR STREET OUTREACH. (FUNDED THROUGH U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV) FUNDING) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Authorize acceptance of TVA grant for tree planting in county parks. R-23-11-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY GRANT THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,835.50 FOR THE PLANTING OF TREES AT GIBBS RURITAN PARK AND OTHER COUNTY PARKS. Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve agreement of sale to purchase Holt tract for flood mitigation. R-23-11-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT OF SALE TO PURCHASE THE HOLT TRACT AT 0 DUTCHTOWN ROAD FOR $100,000.00 FOR THE CEDAR BLUFF FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve acquisition of right of way and easements for culvert project. R-23-11-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF NEEDED RIGHT OF WAY, SLOPE EASEMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ON ONE (1) TRACT FOR THE WASHINGTON PIKE CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve contract with Road Worx, Inc. for full depth reclamation services. R-23-11-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ROAD WORX, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF FULL DEPTH RECLAMATION SERVICES AS NEEDED. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve contract with Pavement Technology, Inc. for asphalt rejuvenator services. R-23-11-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PAVEMENT TECHNOLOGY, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF ASPHALT REJUVENATOR SERVICES AS NEEDED. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve contract with Helen Ross McNabb Center for Sheriff's Office psychological services. R-23-11-306 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER FOR THE PROVISION OF EMPLOYEE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR THE TERM BEGINNING ON DECEMBER 1, 2023 AND ENDING ON NOVEMBER 30, 2024 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME. Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Authorize acceptance of grant from Walmart for Shop with a Cop. R-23-11-304 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM WALMART IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF SHOP WITH A COP. Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve grant agreement with TN Dept. of Finance & Administration for monitoring. R-23-11-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT - DIRECT APPROPRIATION GRANT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,410.00 FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING COSTS. Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve OCDETF FY 2024 Overtime Agreement (NetFlx Doc and Chill). R-23-11-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY 2024 OVERTIME AGREEMENT (NETFLX DOC AND CHILL) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $10,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve OCDETF FY2024 Overtime Agreement (Operation Reckoning). R-23-11-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY2024 OVERTIME AGREEMENT (OPERATION RECKONING) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $15,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve LSTA grant contract with TN State Library and Archives. R-23-11-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,433.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES. (REQUIRES A ONE-TO-ONE LOCAL MATCH) Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Appoint Riley Lovingood to Board of Zoning Appeals. R-23-11-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING RILEY LOVINGOOD (DISTRICT 4) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Accept resignation and appoint Cathy Olsen to Air Pollution Control Board. R-23-11-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF AARON FRITTS ON THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD AND APPOINTING CATHY OLSEN (NOMINEE OF THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR OF AN OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE OF KNOX COUNTY) TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. FRITTS ON THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD, WITH SUCH TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2025. Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Accept resignation and confirm appointment to Visit Knoxville Board. R-23-11-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF KELLY MATHIS ON THE VISIT KNOXVILLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH MACK TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF KELLY MATHIS ON THE VISIT KNOXVILLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2026. Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-23-11-208 — 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 $47,000.00. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve grant contract with Tennessee Emergency Management Agency. R-23-11-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR A PUBLIC ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,534,030.74. Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve contracts for Community Schools/Pre-K After School Programs. R-23-11-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY, SHADES OF DEVELOPMENT, AND YMCA OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY SCHOOLS AND/OR PRE-K AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVICES AT NO COST TO KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve contracts for Numeracy Intervention Programs. R-23-11-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, INC., EDMENTUM, HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT, ISTATION, AND MATHSPACE, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF NUMERACY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR THE TERM OF DECEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR EIGHT (8) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve MOI with Library Speakers Consortium for BookBreak program. R-23-11-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LIBRARY SPEAKERS CONSORTIUM OPERATED BY PBC GURU TO ALLOW KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE BOOKBREAK SCHOOL AUTHOR TALK PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AT A COST OF $39,748.00. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve software support agreement with InStream, LLC for IEP documentation. R-23-11-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN APPLICATIONXTENDER SOFTWARE SUPPORT AGREEMENT WITH INSTREAM, LLC FOR ANNUAL SOFTWARE RENEWAL FOR DIGITAL STORAGE OF IEP DOCUMENTATION FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2023 THROUGH NOVEMBER 13, 2024 AT A COST OF $9,950.00. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve MOA with Tennessee School for the Deaf for educational assistant. R-23-11-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF FOR PLACEMENT OF A 1:1 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT AT TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 AT AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF $39,700.00. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve grant of easement with East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC for gas line. R-23-11-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT OF EASEMENT WITH EAST TENNESSEE NATURAL GAS, LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 24" NATURAL GAS LINE AT PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH-DOYLE HIGH SCHOOL'S YOUNG CAMPUS FOR PROVIDED COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000.00. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Withdraw resolutions R-23-11-406 and rezoning request 10-J-23-RZ from agenda. 4. Commissioner Frazier moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items from the agenda: Item #41 – Resolution R-23-11-406 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Kendig Keast Collaborative in the amount of $___________ for the development of a Unified Development Ordinance per request for qualifications No. 3422, and Item #58 – 10-J-23-RZ - Request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 2.5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 0 Ball Camp Pike / Parcel ID 091 26101 and 260.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Defer zoning request 10-F-23-RZ to January 2024 meeting. 3. Commissioner Frazier moved to defer the following item to the January 2024 meeting: Item #55 – Zoning Request 10-F-23-RZ - Request of R. Jason Barnes for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 9 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 8441 Old Middlebrook Pike / Parcel ID 105 L B 047.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Defer resolutions regarding property swap, broadband, and utility poles to December. 2. Commissioner Frazier moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the December 2023 meeting: Item #43 – Resolution R-23-11- 802 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an interlocal agreement between Knox County and the Industrial Development Board related to the Axle Logistics property swap for $1.4 million. The amount in question will be paid through designations and included in the FY'25 Capital Improvement Plan, Item #48 – Ordinance O-23-11-101 - 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 Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-709. (Knox County Code, Chapter 14, establishing Article III, previously reserved), and Item #50 – Ordinance O-23-11-103 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 66, "Utilities", by adding a new Article IV to provide for the Removal of Inactive, Broken, or Replaced Utility Poles.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Add resolutions for psychological services, software renewal, and proclamation to agenda. 1. Commissioner Frazier moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #17 – Resolution R-23-11-306 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Helen Ross McNabb Center for the provision of employee psychological services for the Knox County Sheriff's Office for the term beginning on December 1, 2023 and ending on November 30, 2024 with the option to extend for four (4) additional years, one (1) year at a time, Item #27 – Resolution R-23-11-505 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Software as a Service (SaaS) Subscription Agreement renewal with Benevate Inc. d/b/a Neighborly Software for the provision of software services to be utilized for the administration of local, state, and federally funded programs, and Item #32 – Presentation of a Proclamation by the Knox County Mayor to Commissioner Carson Dailey for his service to our community and receiving the TCCA Ralph Puckett Award for winning County Commissioner of the Year of East Tennessee.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 2, 2023
Meeting adjournment ADJOURNMENT:
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-4
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve rezoning for S and E Properties to PR Planned Residential with conditions RZ-23-10-106 — Consideration of the request of S and E Properties for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4.5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1103 and 1109 Fretz Road, Parcel ID 130 067 and 066. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-K-23-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Adopted 7-3-0-1
Split
Oct 23, 2023
Approve rezoning for Parker Bartholomew to PR Planned Residential RZ-23-10-105 — Consideration of the request of Parker Bartholomew for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3430 Zion Lane, Parcel ID 091 042 (part of). (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-H-23-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve rezoning for Alex Botezat to PR Planned Residential RZ-23-10-104 — Consideration of the request of Alex Botezat for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential, RB General Residential and A Agricultural for 5703 Millertown Pike, and from RB General Residential for 5701, 5707, and 5709 Millertown Pike to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 5703, 5701, 5707, and 5709 Millertown Pike, Parcel ID 060 020, 021, 022, and 023. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-E-23-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve rezoning for Rick Harbin from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential RZ-23-10-103 — Consideration of the request of Rick Harbin for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners Property located at 7620 Rio Grande Drive, Parcel ID 066 12006. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-D-23-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve rezoning for Patrick Hunt from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential RZ-23-10-102 — Consideration of the request of Patrick Hunt for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 4424 Island Home Pike, Parcel ID 110 P D 004. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-A-23-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve South City Sector Plan Amendment for Patrick Hunt RZ-23-10-101 — Consideration of the request of Patrick Hunt for a South City Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural and HP Hillside Protection to LDR Low Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 4424 Island Home Pike, Parcel ID 110 P D 004. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-A-23-SP) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve FY24 Legislative Priorities DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2024 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE KNOX COUNTY STATE DELEGATION FOR CONSIDERATION
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve ordinance clarifying Sheriff's Office personnel political activities O-23-9-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-64, “POLITICAL ACTIVITIES RESTRICTED”, TO CLARIFY THAT SHERIFF’S OFFICE PERSONNEL MAY BECOME A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH CHANGES TO THE HATCH ACT. (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-90-9-111, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990 AND ORDINANCE O-22-6-103, ADOPTED JULY 25, 2022) - O-23-9-101 - (SECOND READING) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Defer appointment to Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals R-23-10-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL FROM (DISTRICT 4) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
Oct 23, 2023
Appoint two individuals to Knox County Ethics Committee R-23-10-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING TWO INDIVIDUALS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE (TERMS EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2027) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Appoint two individuals to Knox County Ethics Committee R-23-10-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING TWO INDIVIDUALS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE (TERMS EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2027) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Appoint two individuals to Knox County Ethics Committee R-23-10-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING TWO INDIVIDUALS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE (TERMS EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2027) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve 173 Notary Applications NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 173 Notary Applications received.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve Budget Amendments totaling $3,100,000.00 BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments - Total amount of $3,100,000.00 was before the Board of Commissioners.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $100,620.00 LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $100,620.00 was before the Board of Commissioners.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve minutes of previous meetings APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 1, 2023 (Special Session) and September 25, 2023 (Regular Session) was before the Board of Commissioners.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve three agreements for ERA2 funds for eviction prevention R-23-10-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) AGREEMENTS WITH LEGAL AID OF EAST TENNESSEE ($1,500,000.00), COMMUNITY MEDIATION CENTER ($200,000.00) AND KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE ($1,500,000.00) IN TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (ERA2) FUNDS FOR EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH TREASURY ERA2 PROGRAM FUNDS (STATE PASS-THROUGH)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Honor Marshal Andy Smalls, America's Cowboy R-23-10-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING AND CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND CAREER OF MARSHAL ANDY SMALLS, AMERICA’S COWBOY
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve grant for Carter Senior Center exercise equipment and furniture R-23-10-909 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE COMMISSION ON AGING AND DISABILITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,000.00 FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE FOR THE CARTER SENIOR CENTER (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve grant for Corryton Senior Center R-23-10-908 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE COMMISSION ON AGING AND DISABILITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,000.00 FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT, A VEGETABLE GARDEN, BOOKS, AND A MEMORIAL TREE FOR THE CORRYTON SENIOR CENTER (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve grant for Halls Senior Center exercise equipment R-23-10-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE COMMISSION ON AGING AND DISABILITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,000.00 FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT FOR THE HALLS SENIOR CENTER (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve grant for Karns Senior Center exercise equipment/supplies R-23-10-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE COMMISSION ON AGING AND DISABILITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,000.00 FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT/ SUPPLIES FOR THE KARNS SENIOR CENTER (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve Pugh & Company, PC for FY24 audit services R-23-10-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING PUGH & COMPANY, PC TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF THE ACCOUNTS OF KNOX COUNTY AS RECOMMENDED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Acknowledge and approve gift of landscaping services from Charles Blalock & Sons R-23-10-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACKNOWLEDGING AND APPROVING RECEIPT OF A GIFT OF SERVICES FROM CHARLES BLALOCK & SONS, INC. FOR LANDSCAPING SERVICES PERFORMED AT BOWER FIELD WITH A TOTAL VALUE OF $8,000.00 Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve updated Knox County Title VI Management Policy R-23-10-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN UPDATED KNOX COUNTY TITLE VI MANAGEMENT POLICY
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve contract with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for Halls Greenway Project R-23-10-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CANNON & CANNON, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE HALLS GREENWAY PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $226,900.00 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve consulting agreement with Stones River Group, LLC R-23-10-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STONES RIVER GROUP, LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000.00 ($6,250.00 PER MONTH) PLUS OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES TO PROVIDE GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS SERVICES WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR THE TERM ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2024
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve PBM agreement with Alius Health, LLC R-23-10-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALIUS HEALTH, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER SERVICES NOT TO EXCEED $200,000.00 ANNUALLY Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve SOW with Origami Risk, LLC and contract renewal R-23-10-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A STATEMENT OF WORK WITH ORIGAMI RISK, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,775.00 FOR MEDICAL BILL INTEGRATION WITH PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER, ALIUS HEALTH, AND A THREE (3) YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH ORIGAMI RISK, LLC, FOR WORKER’S COMPENSATION CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,010.00 FOR YEARS 1-3 PLUS AN OPTIONAL 4TH YEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,670.60 AND OPTIONAL 5TH YEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,550.84 Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve Amendment Two to TN Dept of Health FIM grant R-23-10-605 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF FETAL INFANT MORTALITY PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT UPDATES THE SCOPE OF SERVICES, EXTENDS THE TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, AND INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $150,000.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $750,000.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve Amendment One to TN Dept of Health grant contract for Family Planning R-23-10-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $32,000.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $4,149,000.00 WITH NO CHANGE TO THE TERM ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2027 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve Amendment Two to TN Dept of Health grant contract R-23-10-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PARENTS AS TEACHERS, TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES, AND EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT DECREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $401,200.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,076,836.03 AND REDUCES THE TERM ENDING TO JUNE 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve Amendment Two to TN Dept of Health grant contract R-23-10-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PARENTS AS TEACHERS, TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES, AND EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT DECREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT RAPE PREVENTION EDUCATION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $17,570.00 AND AMENDS THE SCOPE OF SERVICES (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve amendment to McNabb Center agreement for domestic violence shelter R-23-10-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE MCNABB CENTER FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION OF A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY SHELTER TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION TO THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Accept FY23 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant R-23-10-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023 REGIONAL CATASTROPHIC PREPAREDNESS GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $911,354.00 AND APPROVING THE TERMS FOR THE RECEIPT OF SAID FUNDS (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve contract with Gresham Smith for traffic signal R-23-10-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GRESHAM SMITH FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF 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
Oct 23, 2023
Approve contract with Gresham Smith for Hardin Valley Road widening R-23-10-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GRESHAM SMITH FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE WIDENING OF HARDIN VALLEY ROAD BETWEEN CASTAIC LANE AND GREENLAND WAY IN THE AMOUNT OF $128.435.00 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve construction contract for Middlebrook Signal Plan R-23-10-403 — 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
Oct 23, 2023
Approve Quitclaim Deed for drainage easement disposition R-23-10-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A QUITCLAIM DEED BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND EXECUTIVE PARK HOSPITALITY, LLC FOR THE DISPOSITION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT PURCHASED BY THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AS PART OF THE I-40/I-75 WIDENING PROJECT FROM 1989 ALSO KNOWN AS STATE PROJECT NUMBER 47001-2173-44 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve grant for mental health transportation R-23-10-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT - DIRECT APPROPRIATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $789,036.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS FOR THE PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH TRANSPORTATION (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve grant contract for police traffic services R-23-10-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,752.50 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY TO PROVIDE POLICE TRAFFIC SERVICES AS PART OF THE TENNESSEE HIGHWAY SAFETY PLAN FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve grant contract for training equipment from TN Corrections Institute R-23-10-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,930.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE CORRECTIONS INSTITUTE FOR THE PROVISION OF TRAINING EQUIPMENT (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Accept gift from Barbara Thompson Slater Estate for library R-23-10-215 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $7,582.69 FROM THE ESTATE OF BARBARA THOMPSON SLATER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CEDAR BLUFF BRANCH AND THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS DEPARTMENT OF THE KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve three agreements for ERA2 funds for eviction prevention R-23-10-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) AGREEMENTS WITH LEGAL AID OF EAST TENNESSEE ($1,500,000.00), COMMUNITY MEDIATION CENTER ($200,000.00) AND KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE ($1,500,000.00) IN TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (ERA2) FUNDS FOR EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH TREASURY ERA2 PROGRAM FUNDS (STATE PASS-THROUGH)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-23-10-214 — 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 AMOUNT OF $108,142.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve MOU with Health Dept for "In School Health Program" R-23-10-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $541,360.00 FOR THE “IN SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM” FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Accept TN Dept of Education FY24 TN ALL Corps Grant R-23-10-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2024 TENNESSEE ACCELERATING LITERACY & LEARNING CORPS (TN ALL CORPS) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,520,400.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Accept TN Dept of Education FY24 Public School Security Grant R-23-10-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2024 PUBLIC SCHOOL SECURITY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,405,031.18 Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Accept Title IV Stronger Connections Grant R-23-10-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TITLE IV STRONGER CONNECTIONS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,105,338.94
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve purchase of 41 acres in Farragut R-23-10-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH BRENDA P. HORNE AND DOUGLAS A. HORNE FOR APPROXIMATELY 41 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN FARRAGUT AT A COST OF $4,892,500.00 Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve contract for paving services R-23-10-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH DURACAP ASPHALT PAVING FOR THE PROVISION OF PAVING SERVICES UP TO $2,500,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve contract for hydraulic lift repair and inspection services R-23-10-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH LIFTONE, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF HYDRAULIC LIFT REPAIR AND INSPECTION SERVICES UP TO $200,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve contracts for electronic signs R-23-10-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH MAJOR DISPLAY, INC., SIGNCO, INC., AND SYCAMORE SIGN & CRANE FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC SIGNS UP TO $120,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve contracts for carpet tile installation services R-23-10-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH BONITZ, INC., SHANKLIN & SONS FLOORING INC., AND SKILLED SERVICES QUALITY CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF CARPET TILE INSTALLATION SERVICES UP TO $200,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve contracts for school leadership development R-23-10-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH INSIGHT EDUCATION GROUP, THE RENSSELAERVILLE INSTITUTE, AND RELAY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION FOR THE PROVISION OF SCHOOL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve contracts for literacy intervention programs R-23-10-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH BENCHMARK EDUCATION COMPANY, CARNEGIE LEARNING, INC., EDMENTUM-MMED, LEXIA LEARNING SYSTEMS LLC, AND SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF LITERACY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR EIGHT (8) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve MOU for maintenance of softball/baseball fields at Carter Park R-23-10-202 — 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 THE MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF SOFTBALL AND BASEBALL FIELDS AT CARTER PARK Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve engagement with Pugh & Company for TCRS data examination R-23-10-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT WITH PUGH & COMPANY, P.C. TO EXAMINE TENNESSEE CONSOLIDATED RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TCRS) FISCAL YEAR 2022 CENSUS DATA AT A COST OF $6,500.00
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Remove item #25 from General Government Consent Calendar AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 3. Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to remove the following item from the General Government Consent Calendar: Item #25 – Resolution R-23-10-503 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving three (3) Agreements with Legal Aid of East Tennessee ($1,500,000.00), Community Mediation Center ($200,000.00) and Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee ($1,500,000.00) in Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA2) funds for eviction prevention and housing stability services (Federally funded through Treasury ERA2 program funds (State pass-through). Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023 Deferred to November 2023 meeting R-23-10-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH KENDIG KEAST COLLABORATIVE IN AN AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE PER REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NUMBER 3422 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 23, 2023 Deferred to November 2023 meeting R-23-10-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF 911 EMS AMBULANCE SERVICES Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 23, 2023 Deferred to November 2023 meeting R-23-10-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD RELATED TO THE AXLE LOGISTICS PROPERTY SWAP FOR $1.4 MILLION DOLLARS; THE AMOUNT IN QUESTION WILL BE PAID THROUGH DESIGNATIONS AND INCLUDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 25, 2023
Deny rezoning request for 1412 Chert Pit Road. Consideration of the request of Sam Hargrove for rezoning from (A) Agricultural to (RA) Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 1412 Chert Pit Road. Parcel ID 105 114. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 7-F-23-RZ)
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Rezone 1115 Kelley Farm Way from A to RA. RZ-23-9-108 — Consideration of the request of Sara Miller for rezoning from (A) Agricultural to (RA) Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 1115 Kelley Farm Way. Parcel ID 130 16306. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 8-K-23-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Rezone 8117 River Drive from RAE to RA with garage apartment condition. RZ-23-9-107 — Consideration of the request of Samuel Harward for rezoning from (RAE) Exclusive Residential to (RA) Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8117 River Drive. Parcel ID 076 J B 00201. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 8-J-23-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Sep 25, 2023
Rezone 4613/4609 W Beaver Creek Dr from A to RA. RZ-23-9-106 — Consideration of the request of Stephen Ward for rezoning from (A) Agricultural to (RA) Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 4613 and 4609 West Beaver Creek Drive. Parcel ID 066 14401 and 14501 (part of). (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 8-I-23-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Rezone 2120/2116 Tipton Station Rd from A to PR (3.7 units/acre). RZ-23-9-105 — Consideration of the request of CMH Homes, Inc. for rezoning from (A) Agricultural to (PR) Planned Residential up to five (5) dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 2120 and 2116 Tipton Station Road. Parcel ID 148 10804 and 10806. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 8-F-23-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Rezone 8109 Collier Road from A to RA. RZ-23-9-104 — Consideration of the request of Max G. Morton for rezoning from (A) Agricultural to (RA) Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8109 Collier Road. Parcel ID 056 093. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 8-B-23-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Rezone 7519 Washington Pike from A to PR (2 dwelling units/acre). RZ-23-9-103 — Consideration of the request of Robert Edward Watson for rezoning from (A) Agricultural to (PR) Planned Residential up to two (2) dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 7519 Washington Pike. Parcel ID 031 P A 001. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 8-A-23-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous

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