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John Schoonmaker’s votes on Roads & infrastructure · in 2023

72 recorded votes: 72 aye

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Dec 18, 2023
Approve naming of roundabout after Pastor Clarence Sexton R-23-12-909 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NAMING OF THE NEW BRICKYARD ROAD/W. BEAVER CREEK DRIVE ROUNDABOUT AFTER PASTOR CLARENCE SEXTON OF TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve change order for Schaad Road Phase 2 and 3 project schedule extension R-23-12-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH CHARLES BLALOCK & SONS, INC. FOR THE SCHAAD ROAD PHASE 2 AND 3 PROJECT TO PROVIDE A SCHEDULE EXTENSION TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2024. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve Supplement 1 to agreement with JMT for intersection improvements R-23-12-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING SUPPLEMENT 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH JMT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING RIGHT-OF-WAY SERVICES FOR THE CLINTON HIGHWAY AND WEST BEAVER CREEK DRIVE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,625.00 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve construction contract with APAC-Atlantic for Carter Schools Sidewalk Improvements R-23-12-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,560,718.50 WITH APAC-ATLANTIC, INC. FOR THE CARTER SCHOOLS SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve temporary construction easement with KUB for parking access. R-23-11-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH THE KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.00 FOR TEMPORARY PARKING ACCESS AT 0 NORTH BROADWAY (PARCEL ID 081EB031). Roads & infrastructure
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 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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
Jul 24, 2023
Approve agreement with TN Dept. of Transportation for traffic signal maintenance R-23-7-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROPOSAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO MAINTAIN A NEW TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL WITH THE US-11W PROJECT AT THE INTERSECTION OF SHIPETOWN ROAD AND ROBERTS ROAD: SR-1 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve permanent easement for clearing rights and transmission line. R-23-6-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a permanent easement in the amount of $1,600.00 for clearing rights and a transmission line through property located at 12734 Hickory Creek Road Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve MOU for intersection improvements at Hardin Valley & Marietta Church Rds. R-23-6-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for intersection improvements at Hardin Valley Road and Marietta Church Road Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve construction contract for Hardin Valley Sidewalk Extension. R-23-6-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract in the amount of $299,995.00 with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the construction of the Hardin Valley Sidewalk Extension Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve MOU for West Emory Road transportation improvements. R-23-6-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Primos Land Company, LLC for transportation improvements along West Emory Road, including a dual left turn lane on Clinton Highway Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve MOU for Couch Mill Road transportation improvements. R-23-6-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with SH Couch Mill, LLC for transportation improvements to Couch Mill Road, including a roundabout at Sam Lee Road, Swafford Road, and Steele Road Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve design proposal for Couch Mill Road improvements. R-23-6-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a design proposal with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for professional engineering consultant services for the design of the Couch Mill Road Improvements in the amount of $263,750.00 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve design proposal for West Emory Road improvements. R-23-6-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a design proposal with Robert G. Campbell & Associates for engineering consultant services for improvements to West Emory Road and the intersection of Clinton Highway and West Emory Road in the amount of $96,621.54 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve utility easement with KUB near Fulton High School. R-23-6-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) on property located at 1036 East Emerald Avenue near Fulton High School for provided compensation in the amount of $11,425.00 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve utility easement with KUB near Fulton High School. R-23-6-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) on property located at 2509 North Broadway near Fulton High School for provided compensation in the amount of $1,725.00 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 5, 2023
Adopt 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan and appropriate FY 2024 funds R-23-6-103-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, adopting the five-year Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2024-2028 and appropriating funds for the first year of the plan in accordance with said plan Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Ordinance on second reading: County enforcement of road approval conditions. O-23-4-102 — ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 54, “ROADS AND BRIDGES”, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE V TO PROVIDE FOR COUNTY ENFORCEMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSION CONDITIONS REGARDING ROAD IMPROVEMENTS IMPOSED ON SUBDIVISION APPROVALS (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 54, ESTABLISHING ARTICLE V, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve grant contract and 7 agreements for water/sewer infrastructure. R-23-5-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION (TDEC) AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) PASS-THROUGH FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,166,601.01 FOR WATER AND SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND 2) APPROVING SEVEN (7) AGREEMENTS IN KNOX COUNTY ARP CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS (SLFRF) AND TDEC ARP FUNDS WITH THE FOLLOWING UTILITY PROVIDERS FOR ACTIVITIES THAT MITIGATE THE NEGATIVE HEALTH IMPACTS OF COVID-19: FIRST UTILITY DISTRICT ($10,060,000), HALLSDALE-POWELL UTILITY DISTRICT ($10,060,000), KNOX CHAPMAN UTILITY DISTRICT ($5,145,000), KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD ($12,575,000), LUTTRELL-BLAINE-CORRYTON UTILITY DISTRICT ($1,885,000), NORTHEAST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT ($2,890,000), AND WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT ($10,060,000) Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve supplement to railroad agreement for Alcoa Hwy and Topside Rd. R-23-5-408 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUPPLEMENT TO THE RAILROAD AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC., AND THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ALCOA HIGHWAY AND TOPSIDE ROAD Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve construction agreement with CSX for Coward Mill Road. R-23-5-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RAIL CROSSING ASSOCIATED WITH THE COWARD MILL ROAD REALIGNMENT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $710,153.00 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve grade crossing maintenance agreement with CSX. R-23-5-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRADE CROSSING MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC. FOR MAINTENANCE OF A NEW RAIL CROSSING ASSOCIATED WITH THE COWARD MILL ROAD REALIGNMENT PROJECT Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve easement acquisitions for Middlebrook Sidewalk Project. R-23-5-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY, SLOPE, CONSTRUCTION, AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS ON FOUR (4) TRACTS FOR THE MIDDLEBROOK SIDEWALK PROJECT Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve joint funding agreement with U.S. Geological Survey. R-23-5-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $76,800.00 WITH $46,600.00 PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY AND $30,200.00 PROVIDED BY THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR THE OPERATION OF STREAM GAGING STATIONS IN KNOX COUNTY FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve interlocal agreement for hazard mitigation plan update. R-23-5-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE AND THE TOWN OF FARRAGUT TO PROCURE THE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES OF WSP USA ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE INC. TO ASSIST IN UPDATING THE MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE OF $39,010.00 WITH THE KNOX COUNTY AND CITY OF KNOXVILLE TO EACH PAY $18,255.00 AND THE TOWN OF FARRAGUT TO PAY $2,500.00 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve donation of water pumps from City of Somerset, KY. R-23-5-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF THREE (3) HIGH CAPACITY WATER PUMPS AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE FROM THE CITY OF SOMERSET, KY WATER AND WASTEWATER DIVISION TO BE USED FOR THE BLUEGRASS LAKE FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve utility easement with KUB at 3013 Walnoaks Drive. R-23-5-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3013 WALNOAKS DRIVE NEAR PLEASANT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR PROVIDED COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $200.00 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve utility easement with KUB at 409 Vanosdale Road. R-23-5-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 409 VANOSDALE ROAD NEAR WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR PROVIDED COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,500.00 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve utility easement with KUB at 0 Sheffield Drive. R-23-5-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 SHEFFIELD DRIVE NEAR WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR PROVIDED COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000.00 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve utility easement with KUB at 0 North Broadway. R-23-5-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 NORTH BROADWAY NEAR FULTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR PROVIDED COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,625.00 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Amend Knox County Code Chapter 54 regarding road improvement enforcement O-23-4-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 54, “ROADS AND BRIDGES”, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE V TO PROVIDE FOR COUNTY ENFORCEMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSION CONDITIONS REGARDING ROAD IMPROVEMENTS IMPOSED ON SUBDIVISION APPROVALS (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 54, ESTABLISHING ARTICLE V, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve Murphy Road Turn Lanes Project construction contract R-23-4-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $406,456.60 WITH PRI OF EAST TENNESSEE INC. FOR THE MURPHY ROAD TURN LANES PROJECT Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve TDOT supplements for rail crossing improvements R-23-4-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING SEVEN (7) SUPPLEMENTS TO AGREEMENTS WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR RAIL CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS AT FOSTER ROAD, JONES ROAD, MCCAMPBELL ROAD, OLD WASHINGTON PIKE, MASCOT ROAD, DAN MCBEE ROAD, AND GALLAHER VIEW ROAD Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve construction contract for Knox County Railroad Safety Improvements R-23-4-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $575,361.90 WITH PRI OF EAST TENNESSEE, INC. FOR KNOX COUNTY RAILROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve right-of-way acquisitions for Campbell Station and Fretz Road turn lane R-23-4-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY, PERMANENT DRAINAGE, SLOPE, AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS FOR SEVEN (7) TRACTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TURN LANE AT CAMPBELL STATION ROAD AND FRETZ ROAD Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve TDOT Agreement for Watt Rd and I-40 interchange improvements R-23-3-409 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LOCAL AGENCY PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS AT WATT ROAD AND I-40 (EXIT 369) Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve TDOT Agreement for Watt Rd and Everett Rd improvements R-23-3-408 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LOCAL AGENCY PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO WATT ROAD AND EVERETT ROAD FROM I-40 TO HICKORY CREEK ROAD Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve agreement with Thompson Engineering for Bluegrass Road sidewalk R-23-3-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THOMPSON ENGINEERING FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE BLUEGRASS ROAD SIDEWALK EXTENSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $188,800.00 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve TDOT State Aid contract for Thorngrove Pike resurfacing R-23-3-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A STATE AID CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE RESURFACING OF THORNGROVE PIKE FROM GOVERNOR JOHN SEVIER HIGHWAY (STATE ROUTE 168) TO SEVIER COUNTY LINE FOR AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $1,520,313.25 WITH $1,489,906.99 (98%) BEING PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $30,406.27 (2%) BEING PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve right-of-way acquisitions for Huday Bridge Replacement Project R-23-3-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITIONS ON FIVE (5) TRACTS FOR THE HUDAY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve Supplement 1 to CDM Smith agreement for culvert repairs design R-23-3-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING SUPPLEMENT 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CDM SMITH FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE KNOX COUNTY CULVERT REPAIRS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,270.00 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for Marietta Church Roundabout design R-23-3-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CANNON & CANNON, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE MARIETTA CHURCH ROUNDABOUT IN THE AMOUNT OF $145,500.00 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve agreement with Ardurra for Bluegrass Flood Mitigation Project design R-23-3-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ARDURRA FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE BLUEGRASS FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $930,000.00 Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve local agency project agreement with TDOT for intersection improvements. R-23-2-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a local agency project agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the design and construction of intersection improvements at Emory Road and Beaver Ridge Road: Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve easement acquisitions for Russell Road Bridge Replacement. R-23-2-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary slope and construction easement acquisitions on ONE (1) tract for the Russell Road Bridge Replacement Project: Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve easement acquisitions for Tipton Station Pedestrian Improvements. R-23-2-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way, slope, and construction easement acquisitions on ONE (1) tract for the Tipton Station Pedestrian Improvements Project: Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve contract with Gresham Smith for Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge design. R-23-2-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Gresham Smith for Professional Engineering Consultant Services for the design of the Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge: Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve construction contract for Solway Road improvements. R-23-2-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract in the amount of $363,377.50 with APAC Atlantic, Inc. for roadway improvements to Solway Road: Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Encourage TDOT and Legislators to examine new highway bypass potential R-23-1-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, encouraging the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and State Legislators to examine the potential for a new highway bypass around Knoxville Roads & infrastructure
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve utility easement for KUB at 5001 Maloneyville Road R-23-1-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement for the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) at 5001 Maloneyville Road (Parcel 040 128) in the amount of $3,400.00 Roads & infrastructure
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

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