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John Schoonmaker’s votes

100 recorded votes: 95 aye · 4 no · 1 abstain

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Sep 25, 2023
Amend Northeast County Sector Plan for 7519 Washington Pike. RZ-23-9-102 — Consideration of the request of Robert Edward Watson for a Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment from (A) Agricultural to (RR) Rural Residential 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-SP) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Rezone property at 0 Asheville Highway from PR to CA. RZ-23-9-101 — Consideration of the request of Timothy Neal for rezoning from (PR) Planned Residential to (CA) General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 0 Asheville Highway. Parcel ID 061 07104 (part of). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 7-G-23-RZ) Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
First reading of ordinance amending political activities restrictions for Sheriff's Office. O-23-9-111 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING 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. (ORD. NO. O-90-9-111, ADOPTED 9-10-90 AND ORD. NO. O-22-6-103, ADOPTED 7-25-22) O-23-9-111 (FIRST READING):
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Axle Logistics property swap agreement deferred. R-23-9-907 — 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 FISCAL YEAR 2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Sep 25, 2023
Amend Sheriff's Office rules for driver's license requirement. R-23-9-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS TO REQUIRE ELIGIBLE CORRECTIONS AND PATROL OFFICERS TO HAVE A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE. Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve amendment regarding elected office for Sheriff's personnel. R-23-9-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS TO ALLOW SHERIFF’S OFFICE PERSONNEL TO RUN FOR THE ELECTIVE OFFICE OF SHERIFF OR ANY OTHER ELECTED OFFICE WITHOUT TAKING A LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Resolution on protecting the innocence of children. R-23-9-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, EXPRESSING THE COMMISSION’S COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING THE INNOCENCE OF CHILDREN. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Substitute motion to table:Deferred 9-1-0-1
Split Deferred
Sep 25, 2023
Request review of zoning ordinance for wireless communication facilities. R-23-9-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW AND RECOMMEND AMENDMENTS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 4.92, STANDARDS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES (WCF). Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve $40M grant contract for Emergency Rental Assistance Program. R-23-9-504 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR $40,000,000.00 IN PASS-THROUGH FUNDING PROVIDED THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ERA2) FOR THE PROVISION OF EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve contract with Cannon and Cannon for intersection improvements. R-23-9-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CANNON AND CANNON, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE STATE ROUTE 131 AND BEAVER RIDGE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $213,000.00. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Unified Development Ordinance contract deferred. R-23-9-401 — 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. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Sep 25, 2023
Reappoint Rebecca Longmire to Board of Zoning Appeals. R-23-9-114 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING REBECCA LONGMIRE (DISTRICT 8) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025.) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Appoint John Elliot to Board of Zoning Appeals. R-23-9-113 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING JOHN ELLIOT (DISTRICT 6) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Defer appointment to Board of Zoning Appeals (District 4). R-23-9-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING ________ (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 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Sep 25, 2023
Reappoint Jonathan Repass to Board of Zoning Appeals. R-23-9-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING JONATHAN REPASS (DISTRICT 2) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Select Zachery Fullerton as Knox County Internal Auditor. R-23-9-910 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, SELECTING ZACHERY FULLERTON TO SERVE AS THE KNOX COUNTY INTERNAL AUDITOR AS RECOMMENDED BY THE KNOX COUNTY AUDIT COMMITTEE Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve 165 Notary Applications. NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 165 Notary Applications received.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve Budget Amendments. BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments – Total amount of $15,726,736.48 was before the Board of Commissioners.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve Line Item Transfers. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers – Total amount of $17,418,753.83 was before the Board of Commissioners.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Accept new county roads. DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Creekbend Lane, Creek Bend Farms, Units 2, 3, & 5, District 6. B. River House Road, Creek Bend Farms, Unit 3, District 6. C. Upstream Lane, Creek Bend Farms, Unit 4, District 6. D. Lazy River Drive, Creek Bend Farms, Unit 4, District 6. E. Cherokee Landing Drive, Cherokee Landing, District 9. F. Dream Catcher Drive, Cherokee Landing, District 9. G. Tribe Road, Cherokee Landing, District 9. H. Standing Arrow Lane, Cherokee Landing, District 9.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve minutes from the previous meeting. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting was before the Board of Commissioners.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Honor the Hardin Valley Academy AeroHAWKS. R-23-9-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY AEROHAWKS. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Honor Julie Thompson upon her retirement. R-23-9-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING JULIE THOMPSON UPON HER RETIREMENT AS A LONG-TIME, EXEMPLARY SCHOOL LEADER WHO HAS POSITIVELY INFLUENCED SO MANY YOUNG LIVES IN OUR COMMUNITY. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Memorialize Thomas “Tank” Strickland. R-23-9-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, MEMORIALIZING THOMAS “TANK” STRICKLAND. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve revised Administrative Services Agreement with BlueCross. R-23-9-909 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A REVISED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF TENNESSEE, INC. FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS UNDER THE KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH CARE PLAN. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve revised Pharmacy Benefit Management Agreement with Epiphany RX. R-23-9-908 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A REVISED PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH EPIPHANY RX, LLC FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE PHARMACY BENEFIT SERVICES UNDER THE KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH CARE PLAN. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve Comcast Enterprise Services Master Services Agreement. R-23-9-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A COMCAST ENTERPRISE SERVICES MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT, LLC FOR A PERIOD OF SIXTY (60) MONTHS. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve disposition method for delinquent tax properties. R-23-9-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE METHOD OF DISPOSITION (PUBLIC AUCTION OR NEGOTIATED SALE) FOR DELINQUENT TAX PROPERTIES OWNED BY KNOX COUNTY; APPROVING THE SALE OF PROPERTIES FOR LESS THAN TAXES OWED PURSUANT TO TENN. CODE ANN. §67-5-2507 AND §67-5-2508; AND FIXING THE OFFERING PRICE OF THE PROPERTIES. Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve grant contract for health promotion services. R-23-9-606 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $510,200.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF THE HEALTH PROMOTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2029. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve letter of agreement for HIV Surveillance and Prevention Program. R-23-9-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR A DIRECT APPROPRIATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $206,100.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF A STATE HIV SURVEILLANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR KNOX COUNTY. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve grant contract for public health workforce development. R-23-9-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,202,400.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF RECRUITING, RETAINING, AND TRAINING THE PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2027. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve Amendment One to WIC Program Services grant contract. R-23-9-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF WOMEN, INFANT AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $1,091,600.00 TO ALLOW FOR THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES TO CARRY OUT THE SCOPE OF SERVICES. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Authorize acceptance of CDC funds for Overdose Data to Action program. R-23-9-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC) IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,320,505.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF THE OVERDOSE DATA TO ACTION PROGRAM FOR THE PERFORMANCE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 TO AUGUST 31, 2028. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve SLFRF amendments for Boys & Girls Clubs, Centro Hispano, Renew Clinic. R-23-9-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING SERVICE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS (SLFRF) FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES THAT MITIGATE THE NEGATIVE HEALTH AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF COVID-19: BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY ($650,000.00); CENTRO HISPANO ($200,000.00); AND RENEW CLINIC ($200,000.00). (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH THE SLFRF PROGRAM) Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve defined services contracts for FY2024. R-23-9-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE FOLLOWING DEFINED SERVICES CONTRACT FUNDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGET: CASA OF EAST TENNESSEE ($10,000.00), WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME ($175,000.00), AND CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF EAST TENNESSEE ($44,500.00) Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve right-of-way acquisitions for Marietta Church Roundabout Project. R-23-9-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS ON EIGHT (8) TRACTS FOR THE MARIETTA CHURCH ROUNDABOUT PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Confirm reappointment of Darnika Mileusnic as Medical Examiner. R-23-9-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S REAPPOINTMENT OF DARNIKA MILEUSNIC, M.D., PH.D., AS THE MEDICAL EXAMINER FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-23-9-215 — 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 $217,106.59. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve MOU with Boys & Girls Club for 21st Century Learning Center Grant. R-23-9-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AND RECEIPT OF UP TO $104,806.37 IN FUNDING FROM A 2023-2024 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER GRANT FOR EXTENDED LEARNING PROGRAMS AT DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY, NORWOOD ELEMENTARY, AND SOUTH KNOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve grant contract with TN Arts Commission for Beaumont Magnet Academy. R-23-9-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE ARTS COMMISSION FOR AN ARTS360 GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 WITH REQUIRED MATCHING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 FOR BEAUMONT MAGNET ACADEMY’S ART PROGRAM FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Accept surplus property at Fairview Technology Center. R-23-9-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING SURPLUS PROPERTY ISSUED BY RESOLUTION OF THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION LOCATED AT 11020 SOLWAY SCHOOL ROAD, PARCEL ID 089 062, AND KNOWN AS FAIRVIEW TECHNOLOGY CENTER. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve Support Staff Placement Agreement with ESS South Central, LLC. R-23-9-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUPPORT STAFF PLACEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ESS SOUTH CENTRAL, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF A SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPPORT STAFF FOR THE TERM OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024 AND MAY BE RENEWED ON A YEARLY BASIS FOR UP TO TWO (2) YEARS UPON MUTUAL AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve amendment to contract with Evergreen Solutions for classification study. R-23-9-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH EVERGREEN SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR ADDITION OF A CLASSIFICATION STUDY AT A COST OF $58,500.00. Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve increase to design contract for Hardin Valley Academy addition. R-23-9-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE DESIGN CONTRACT WITH COPE ARCHITECTURE UP TO $94,970.00 FOR RE-DESIGN OF THE HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY ADDITION PROJECT. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve increase to design contract for Mill Creek Elementary. R-23-9-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE DESIGN CONTRACT WITH LEWIS GROUP ARCHITECTS UP TO $35,000.00 FOR REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES RELATED TO THE MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve design contract for Farragut High School roof replacement. R-23-9-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN CONTRACT WITH MBI COMPANIES, INC. FOR A ROOF REPLACEMENT AT FARRAGUT HIGH SCHOOL AT A COST OF $214,000.00. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve contract with Junior Achievement for career readiness. R-23-9-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR A COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM FOR THE TERM OF OCTOBER 1, 2023 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR THREE (3) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve production contract for South-Doyle Middle School's play. R-23-9-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PRODUCTION CONTRACT WITH MUSIC THEATER INTERNATIONAL FOR SOUTH- DOYLE MIDDLE SCHOOL’S PRODUCTION OF “DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.” AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $909.00. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve subscription for Kognity Learning Platform. R-23-9-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH KOGNITY USA, INC. FOR ONE (1) YEAR OF ACCESS TO THE KOGNITY LEARNING PLATFORM FOR INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS PERTAINING TO IB BIOLOGY, IB CHEMISTRY, AND IB PHYSICS COURSES AT A COST OF $1,800.00. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve Sponsorship Agreement for exchange teacher at Maynard Elementary. R-23-9-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH INTERNATIONAL TEACH EXCHANGE SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF AN EXCHANGE TEACHER AT MAYNARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THROUGH THE BRIDGEUSA PROGRAM AT A COST OF $1,700.00 FOR THE 2023-2024 AND 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEARS. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve Master Services Agreement with Knoxville Music Therapy. R-23-9-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE MUSIC THERAPY FOR THE PROVISION OF MUSIC THERAPY TO STUDENTS WITH AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN (IEP) FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve MOU for Tipton Station Road Greenway extension. R-23-9-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION D/B/A KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR USE OF PROPERTY ALONG TIPTON STATION ROAD AT BONNY KATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR EXTENSION OF THE TIPTON STATION ROAD GREENWAY. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Amend agenda to defer resolutions R-23-9-401 and R-23-9-907. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the October 2023 Board of Commissioners meeting: Item #42 Resolution R-23-9-401 - 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 #51 Resolution R-23-9-907 - 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 Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Improvement Plan.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Amend agenda to add resolutions and appointment. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #28 Resolution R-23-9-908 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a revised Pharmacy Benefit Management Agreement with Epiphany RX, LLC for the administration of employee pharmacy benefit services under the Knox County Government Health Care Plan; Item #29 Resolution R-23-9-909 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a revised Administrative Services Agreement with BlueCross Blueshield of Tennessee, Inc. for the administration of employee medical insurance benefits under the Knox County Government Health Care Plan; Item #37 Spread of Record the District Attorney General’s appointment of Kaityln Smith to complete the unfulfilled term of Robin Jones on the Knox County Employee Insurance Benefits Committee, which term expires on December 31, 2023; Item #45 Resolution R-23-9-504 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Housing Development Agency for $40,000,000.00 in pass-through funding provided through the U.S. Department of the Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA2) for the provision of eviction prevention and housing stability services. (No local match required); and Resolution R-23-9-910 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, selecting Zachery Fullerton to serve as the Knox County Internal Auditor as recommended by the Knox County Audit Committee.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2023
Re-organization of County Commission: Election of Chair and Vice-Chair Consideration of the re-organization of the Knox County Commission with the election of Chair and Vice-Chair
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Abstain Adopted 9-0-2-0
Aug 28, 2023
Amend definition of 'swimming pool' on Second Reading O-23-7-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, APPENDIX A – ZONING, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 2.20, SPECIFIC TERMS, TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF “SWIMMING POOL”. (ORD. NO. O-90-9-130, ADOPTED 9-10-90, AS AMENDED) – O-23-7-101 (SECOND READING): Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Deny rezoning request for DC Foundations Inc. Consideration of the request of DC Foundations Inc. for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services) was before the Board of Commissioners.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Failed 11-0-0-0
Failed
Aug 28, 2023
Approve rezoning from Agricultural to Planned Residential for Trowbridge Land Holdings, LLC RZ-23-8-112 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Trowbridge Land Holdings, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3.5 dwelling units per acre, subject to one condition, as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve rezoning from Agricultural to Planned Residential for Anderson and Padgett RZ-23-8-111 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Roy Anderson and Stephen Padgett for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3.5 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve rezoning from Agricultural to Low Density Residential for Domingo Garcia RZ-23-8-110 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Domingo Garcia for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve rezoning from Agricultural to Planned Residential for JW Construction RZ-23-8-109 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of JW Construction for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve rezoning for Steve Drummer subject to one condition RZ-23-8-108 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Steve Drummer for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CA (General Business) and OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services) subject to one condition, as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve Sector Plan Amendment for Steven Drummer RZ-23-8-107 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Steven Drummer for a North County Sector Plan Amendment from MDR/O (Medium Density Residential/Office) and HP (Hillside Protection) to GC (General Commercial) and HP (Hillside Protection) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve rezoning from Low Density Residential to Planned Residential for Homestead Land Holdings, LLC RZ-23-8-106 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 6 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve rezoning from Agricultural to Planned Residential for Homestead Land Holdings, LLC RZ-23-8-105 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve rezoning for Dale Akins subject to one condition RZ-23-8-104 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Dale Akins for rezoning from A (Agricultural), F (Floodway), and OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services) to F (Floodway) and CA (General Business) subject to one condition, as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve Sector Plan Amendment for Dale Akins RZ-23-8-103 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Dale Akins for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from O (Office) and SP (Stream Protection) to GC (General Commercial) SP (Stream Protection) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve rezoning from Low Density Residential to Agricultural for Toole RZ-23-8-102 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Richard Toole and Laura Toole for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to A (Agricultural) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Rezoning request for Sam Hargrove Consideration of the request of Sam Hargrove for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property 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 defer:Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
Aug 28, 2023
Approve rezoning from Agricultural to Low Density Residential for Ronald Proffitt RZ-23-8-101 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Ronald Proffitt for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve Notary Applications NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 218 Notary Applications received.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve Budget Amendments BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments – Total credit amount of ($11,365.61) was before the Board of Commissioners.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve Line Item Transfers LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers – Total Amount of $2,918,662.66 was before the Board of Commissioners.
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Accept new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners:
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve minutes from previous meeting CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Honor Knox County Schools for Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award R-23-8-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR RECEIVING THE 2023 SECRETARY OF DEFENSE EMPLOYER SUPPORT FREEDOM AWARD, THE HIGHEST U.S. GOVERNMENT HONOR TO EMPLOYERS FOR SUPPORT OF NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE EMPLOYEES. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Honor Criminal Court Clerk's Office for Innovator Award R-23-8-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE KNOX COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT CLERK’S OFFICE FOR RECEIVING THE INNOVATOR AWARD FROM THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS FOR ITS DRIVER’S LICENSE REINSTATEMENT PROGRAM. Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Request Planning Commission to recommend zoning amendments for short-term rentals R-23-8-910 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TO WORK WITH KNOX COUNTY CODES ADMINISTRATION TO RECOMMEND AMENDMENTS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE TO REGULATE SHORT-TERM RENTALS IN KNOX COUNTY. Zoning & land use
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Request TN General Assembly delegation to advocate for expanded mental health care R-23-8-909 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE MEMBERS OF THE KNOX COUNTY DELEGATION TO THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADVOCATE FOR EXPANDED MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN KNOX COUNTY. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve contract with TASC for flexible benefit and HSA/COBRA services R-23-8-908 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CORPORATION (TASC) FOR FLEXIBLE BENEFIT ACCOUNT, HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENTS, HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT AND COBRA SERVICES. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve Pharmacy Benefit Management Agreement with Epiphany Rx, LLC R-23-8-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH EPIPHANY RX, LLC FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE PHARMACY BENEFIT SERVICES UNDER THE KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH CARE PLAN. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve administrative services agreement with BCBS for medical insurance R-23-8-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF TENNESSEE, INC. FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS UNDER THE KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH CARE PLAN. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve grant contract with State for new Regional Forensic Center R-23-8-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000,000.00 TO BUILD A NEW KNOX COUNTY REGIONAL FORENSIC CENTER. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve renewal contract with Microsoft Corporation R-23-8-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH MICROSOFT CORPORATION TO PROVIDE ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE AND OPERATION SYSTEM LICENSING USED ON COUNTY WORKSTATIONS AND SERVERS. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve amendment to Sheriff's Office Merit System Rules re applicant appeals R-23-8-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEE’S MERIT SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS TO NO LONGER ALLOW NON-EMPLOYEE APPLICANTS AN APPEAL FOR NON-PLACEMENT ON THE EMPLOYEE ELIGIBILITY LIST. Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Designate/commit and appropriate funds from FY23 to FY24 R-23-8-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DESIGNATING/COMMITTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,707,932.10 FROM FISCAL YEAR 2023 TO FISCAL YEAR 2024 FOR VARIOUS FUNDS AND DEPARTMENTS. Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Authorize suspension of vehicle procurement regulations R-23-8-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE SUSPENSION OF SECTIONS IV.J. AND IX.E. OF THE KNOX COUNTY PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS REGARDING THE PROCUREMENT OF VEHICLES FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2024. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve interlocal agreement establishing Office of Housing Stability R-23-8-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE ESTABLISHING THE JOINT KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY OFFICE OF HOUSING STABILITY. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve four CDBG agreements for various activities and programs R-23-8-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING FOUR (4) AGREEMENTS IN 2023 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDS WITH THE FOLLOWING SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS: CAC HOME REPAIR PROGRAM ($300,000.00), NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING INC. HOME REPAIR PROGRAM ($100,000.00), KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S COMMUNITY LAW OFFICE ($20,000.00), AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE – HMIS ($15,000.00). (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve proposal agreement with Urban Engineering, Inc. for Northshore improvements R-23-8-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROPOSAL AGREEMENT WITH URBAN ENGINEERING, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE NORTHSHORE SAFETY IMPROVEMENT AND GREENWAY PHASE 3 IN THE AMOUNT OF $82,575.00. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve contract with CDM Smith for Schaad Road Corridor Study R-23-8-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CDM SMITH FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE SCHAAD ROAD CORRIDOR STUDY (FROM MIDDLEBROOK PIKE TO OAK RIDGE HIGHWAY) IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,800.00. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve change order for Schaad Road - Ball Camp Pike Relocation Project R-23-8-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH CHARLES BLALOCK & SONS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,395.00 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SANITARY SEWER SERVICES FOR TRACT 17 AT 8737 BALL CAMP PIKE FOR THE SCHAAD ROAD – BALL CAMP PIKE RELOCATION PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve interlocal agreement with City of Knoxville for Bluegrass Lake flood improvements R-23-8-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE FOR THE TRANSFER OF $987,500.00 TO ASSIST WITH FUNDING PLANNED FLOOD IMPROVEMENTS ON BLUEGRASS LAKE IN WEST KNOX COUNTY. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve contract with WSP USA for floodplain mapping updates R-23-8-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH WSP USA ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. FOR FLOODPLAIN MAPPING UPDATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $949,620.00. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve MOU with City of Knoxville for 2023 JAG Award R-23-8-305 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE 2023 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) AWARD AND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $45,246.00 AS KNOX COUNTY’S PORTION OF THE GRANT AWARD. Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve OCDETF FY23 Overtime Agreement (Operation Buss Down) R-23-8-304 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIMES ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FISCAL YEAR 2023 OVERTIME AGREEMENT (OPERATION BUSS DOWN) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $25,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve MOU for Statewide School Resource Officer Program funding R-23-8-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY, THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS ALLOWING KCSO TO APPLY FOR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE’S STATEWIDE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLACING ONE FULL-TIME SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) IN EACH K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOL AND PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP for maintenance R-23-8-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTION LP FOR THE PROVISION OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,446.98 FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE CONTRACT. Contracts & purchasing
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve overtime reimbursement agreements with TBI and Dangerous Drugs Task Force R-23-8-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, AND THE TENNESSEE DANGEROUS DRUGS TASK FORCE FOR THE USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE METHAMPHETAMINE INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM AND THE HEROIN/OPIOID INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $9,600.00 PER OFFICER IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. Public safety
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Authorize acceptance of NEA grant for Children's Festival of Reading R-23-8-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS IN SUPPORT OF THE 2024 CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL OF READING. (REQUIRES A 1:1 MATCH) Parks & community
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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