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John Schoonmaker’s votes in 2023

30 recorded votes: 30 aye

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Jan 23, 2023
Accept EPA grant for Knox County Air Quality Management program R-23-1-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of additional grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $100,000.00 for Knox County Air Quality Management’s ongoing Air Pollution Control Program Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve grant contract with Alzheimer's Association for Healthy Brain Initiative R-23-1-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contractual Agreement with the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc. d/b/a Alzheimer’s Association for a grant in the amount of $48,000.00 to provide contractual and strategic services related to the Healthy Brain Initiative for the period beginning November 30, 2022 and ending September 29, 2023 (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve agreement of sale for Cedar Bluff Flood Mitigation Project R-23-1-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement of Sale for the purpose of Parcels 119 005 and 119 017 for the Cedar Bluff Flood Mitigation Project for a total of $1,300,000.00 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve agreement of sale for Dutchtown Road property for flood mitigation R-23-1-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement of Sale in the amount of $317,500.00 for the purchase of property located at 9704 Dutchtown Road for flood mitigation purposes Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve contract with Volunteer Highway Supply for road striping R-23-1-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Volunteer Highway Supply Company, Inc. for the provision of pavement marking materials and road striping services Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve contract with Volunteer Highway Supply for road striping R-23-1-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Volunteer Highway Supply Company, Inc. for the provision of pavement marking materials and road striping services Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Accept resignation and appoint Commissioner Oster to Three Ridges Golf Board R-23-1-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Commissioner Kyle Ward on the Three Ridges Golf Board and approving the Knox County Mayor’s recommendation of Commissioner Gina Oster for appointment to succeed Commissioner Ward on the Three Ridges Golf Board (term expires August 31, 2026) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Appoint to Knox County Board of Construction Appeals R-23-1-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Bobby Haines, P.E., S.E. to the Knox County Board of Construction Appeals (term expires December 31, 2019) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Appoint to Agricultural Extension Committee R-23-1-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Darlene Moyers, Chris Battle, and Commissioner Kim Frazier to the Agricultural Extension Committee (terms expire December 31, 2024) Personnel & appointments
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Authorize acceptance of grant funds/donations for Knox County Schools R-23-1-220 — 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 $12,878.09 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve grant and contract for Gibbs High School softball field fencing R-23-1-219 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving receipt of a Knox County Government Grant in the amount of $10,000.00, with required matching funds in the amount of $10,000.00, and contract with Tim’s Fencing for upgrade of Gibbs High School softball field fencing Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve receipt of Section 179D tax rebate from Trane R-23-1-218 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving receipt of Section 179D tax rebate in the amount of $138,118.80 from Trane U.S. Inc./Trane Technologies PLC Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve NEA Foundation grant for Hardin Valley Academy R-23-1-217 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant agreement with the National Education Association (NEA) Foundation for grant funding in the amount of $4,412.00 for Hardin Valley Academy Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve NEA Foundation grant for Knox County Schools Social Studies Dept R-23-1-216 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant agreement with the National Education Association (NEA) Foundation for the term of November 15, 2022 through November 15, 2023 for grant funding in the amount of $1,941.00 for the Knox County Schools Social Studies Department Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities R-23-1-215 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the amount of $2,500.00 for West Hills Elementary School for the term of January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve SPARC Grant contract with TN Higher Education Commission R-23-1-214 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the Tennessee Higher Education Commission for a Supporting Postsecondary Access in Rural Communities (SPARC) Grant in the amount of $95,158.00 for the term of January 15, 2023 through December 31, 2024 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Accept TN ALL Corps Grant from TN Dept of Education R-23-1-213 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education Tennessee Accelerating Literacy & Learning Corps (TN ALL Corps) Grant in the amount of $2,757,300.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve fund balance designation for new northwest elementary school supplies R-23-1-212 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $414,740.00 for educational, instructional, and other supplies and materials for the new northwest sector elementary school Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Accept surplus property: Sam E. Hill Primary School R-23-1-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting surplus property issued by Resolution of the Knox County Board of Education known as Sam E. Hill Primary School, Parcel ID 081PN03401 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve schematic design for Sterchi Elementary addition/renovations R-23-1-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the schematic design of addition and renovations to Sterchi Elementary School by Lewis Group Architects Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve schematic design for Hardin Valley Academy addition R-23-1-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the schematic design of addition to Hardin Valley Academy by Cope Architecture Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve contract for restorative practices development with IIRP R-23-1-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the International Institute for Restorative Practices for Restorative Practices professional development, materials, and support up to $403,000.00 for a two (2) year term Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve contracts for student telehealth services with Harmony and McNabb R-23-1-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Harmony Family Center and McNabb Center for Student Telehealth Services up to $150,000.00 per year for the term of February 1, 2023 through January 31, 2024, which may be renewed for one (1) additional year Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve janitorial services contract for 17 Knox County Schools R-23-1-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Duncan & Sons Building Maintenance, LLC for janitorial services at 17 Knox County Schools for the term of February 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 at a cost of $1,040,000.00
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve agreement with New Leaf Speaker Management for Hamish Brewer R-23-1-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with New Leaf Speaker Management LLC for speaker Hamish Brewer to address KCS Region 1 faculty and administration on February 20, 2023 at a cost of $10,000.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve ACT testing terms and conditions for Spring 2023 R-23-1-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving ACT Tennessee Department of Education District-Funded Testing Terms & Conditions for Spring 2023 administration of the ACT at a cost of $37.00 per student Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve utility easement with KUB at West High School softball field R-23-1-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) at West High School’s softball field Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Amendments to the Agenda
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Amendments to the Agenda
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Amendments to the Agenda
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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