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Justin Biggs’s votes in 2022

100 recorded votes: 74 aye · 1 abstain · 25 absent

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Aug 22, 2022
Approve ordinance amending zoning code regarding Development Plan Appeals. O-22-6-104 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 6 entitled "Administration, Enforcement and Interpretation", by amending Subsections 6.40.01 and 6.50.07 and adding a new Subsection 6.50.08 to provide for Development Plan Appeals to a Court of competent jurisdiction. (Ord. No. O-90-9-130, adopted 9-10-90, as amended) on second reading. Zoning & land use Item history →
Absent Adopted 6-4-0-1
Split
Aug 22, 2022
Approve ordinance amending zoning code regarding Development Plan Appeals. O-22-6-104 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 6 entitled "Administration, Enforcement and Interpretation", by amending Subsections 6.40.01 and 6.50.07 and adding a new Subsection 6.50.08 to provide for Development Plan Appeals to a Court of competent jurisdiction. (Ord. No. O-90-9-130, adopted 9-10-90, as amended) on second reading. Zoning & land use Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Aug 22, 2022
Approve ordinance amending zoning code regarding Development Plan Appeals. O-22-6-104 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 6 entitled "Administration, Enforcement and Interpretation", by amending Subsections 6.40.01 and 6.50.07 and adding a new Subsection 6.50.08 to provide for Development Plan Appeals to a Court of competent jurisdiction. (Ord. No. O-90-9-130, adopted 9-10-90, as amended) on second reading. Zoning & land use Item history →
Absent Failed 3-7-0-1
Split Failed
Aug 22, 2022
Approve rezoning A/RB to PR (2 units/acre) for 0 W Governor John Sevier Hwy. 4-T-22-RZ — Request of Terry E. Romans for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and RB (General Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre 4-T-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 W Governor John Sevier Highway / Parcel ID 137 151. (Commission District 9) Zoning & land use Item history →
Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve rezoning A/RB to PR (2 units/acre) for 0 W Governor John Sevier Hwy. 4-T-22-RZ — Request of Terry E. Romans for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and RB (General Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre 4-T-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 W Governor John Sevier Highway / Parcel ID 137 151. (Commission District 9) Zoning & land use Item history →
Absent Failed 4-2-4-1
Split Failed
Aug 22, 2022
Approve rezoning PR to A for 2216 Fitzgerald Road. 7-V-22-RZ — Request of Kerry Hooven for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) to A (Agricultural) 7-V-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2216 Fitzgerald Road / Parcel ID 091 09102. (Commission District 6) Zoning & land use Item history →
Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve rezoning A to PR (3 units/acre) for 0 Greenwell Drive. 7-S-22-RZ — Request of Steve Hall for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre 7-S-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Greenwell Drive / Parcel ID 047 057. (Commission District 7) Zoning & land use Item history →
Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve rezoning CA/A to CA for 7516 & 7518 Chapman Highway. 7-R-22-RZ — Request of Mark H. Driver for rezoning from CA (General Business) and A (Agricultural) to CA (General Business) 7-R-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7516 and 7518 Chapman Highway / Parcel ID 137 199 (part of). (Commission District 9). Zoning & land use Item history →
Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve South County Sector Plan amendment GC/MDR/HP to GC/HP. 7-F-22-SP — Request of Mark H. Driver for South County Sector Plan Amendment from GC (General Commercial), MDR/O (Medium Density Residential/Office) and HP (Hillside Protection) to GC (General Commercial) and HP (Hillside Protection) 7-F-22-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7516 and 7518 Chapman Highway / Parcel ID 137 199 (part of). Commission District 9. Zoning & land use Item history →
Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve rezoning BP/TO to PC/TO for 10542 Murdock Drive. 7-Q-22-RZ — Request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from BP (Business and Technology) / TO (Technology Overlay) to PC (Planned Commercial) / TO (Technology Overlay) 7-Q-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 10542 Murdock Drive / Parcel ID 118 17315 (part of). (Commission District 3) Zoning & land use Item history →
Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve rezoning RA to PR (3 units/acre) for 6917 Ball Road. 7-O-22-RZ — Request of Worley Builders, Inc. for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre 7-O-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6917 Ball Road / Parcel ID 091 07709. Commission District 6. Zoning & land use Item history →
Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve rezoning A to RA for 7222 Old Blacks Ferry Lane. 7-N-22-RZ — Request of Wally Akins for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) 7-N-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7222 Old Blacks Ferry Lane / Parcel ID 078 08901. (Commission District 6). Zoning & land use Item history →
Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve rezoning PR to A for 1615 Grand Valley Road. 7-I-22-RZ — Request of Chase and Robyn Antonini for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) to A (Agricultural) 7-I-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1615 Grand Valley Road / Parcel ID 111 038. (Commission District 9) Zoning & land use Item history →
Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve rezoning A to CB for 0 Lovell Road. 7-G-22-RZ — Request of Elliot D. Knoxville and Lauren Bright for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CB (Business and Manufacturing) 7-G-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Lovell Road / Parcel ID 118 050. (Commission District 6) Zoning & land use Item history →
Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve NW County Sector Plan amendment Office/HP to GC/HP. 7-C-22-SP — Request of Elliot D. Knoxville and Lauren Bright for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from O (Office) and HP (Hillside Protection) to GC (General Commercial) and HP (Hillside Protection 7-C-22-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Lovell Road / Parcel ID 118 050. (Commission District 6) Zoning & land use Item history →
Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve rezoning RA to PR (5 units/acre) for Old Tazewell Pike property. 7-E-22-RZ — Request of Benjamin Mullins for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 7 dwelling units per acre 7-E-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0, 5511 and 5513 Old Tazewell Pike / Parcel ID 049 C J 001, 002 and 003. (Commission District 8) Zoning & land use Item history →
Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve rezoning from RA to CN for 7746 & 7750 S Northshore Dr. 7-B-22-RZ — Request of Stuart Anderson / George Armour Ewart Architect for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to CN (Neighborhood Commercial). Property located at 7746 and 7750 South Northshore Drive / Parcel ID 133 L B 026 and 025. (Commission District 4) Zoning & land use Item history →
Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve Southwest County Sector Plan amendment LDR to NC. 7-A-22-SP — Request of Stuart Anderson / George Armour Ewart Architect for Southwest County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial). Property located at 7746 and 7750 South Northshore Drive / Parcel ID 133 L B 026 and 025. (Commission District 4) Zoning & land use Item history →
Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Request Planning Commission amend zoning ordinance for temporary uses in A Zone. R-22-8-907 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to recommend amendments to the Knox County Zoning Ordinance to provide for use on review standards for temporary occupations in the A (Agricultural) Zone. Zoning & land use Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Accept new certified tax rate and establish official tax rate FY23. R-22-8-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the new certified tax rate based on the reappraisal and establishing an official tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023. Budget & taxes Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve 197 Notary Applications. Consideration of Notary Applications was before the Board of Commissioners.
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve Budget Amendments totaling $15,450.33. Budget Amendments - Total amount of $15,450.33 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve Line-Item Transfers totaling $61,748.96. Line-Item Transfers - Total amount of $61,748.96 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Consider closure of Old Tazewell Pike (second reading). Consideration of the closure of a portion of Old Tazewell Pike, near the 1st Comforter Church, to improve safety for motorists and adjacent residents on second reading.
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Correct clerical error: Budding Vine Lane vs. Road name. Consideration of the Correction of the Clerical Errors Regarding the Acceptance of One County Road: At the May 23, 2022 County Commission meeting, due to a clerical error Budding Vine Lane located in Hatties Place Unit 4; District 6 was accepted under the incorrect name of Budding Vine Road. The correct name of that road accepted by the County Commission on August 22, 2022 is hereby noted and approved.
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Acceptance of new county roads. Consideration of the Acceptance of New County Roads
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve minutes of previous meeting (July 25, 2022). Consideration of approval of minutes of the previous meeting on July 25, 2022.
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve MOU donating trailer to TN Federation of Fire Chaplains. R-22-8-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tennessee Federation of Fire Chaplains (TFFC) to provide for Knox County’s donation of a trailer to the TFFC for the purpose of transporting wheelchairs and other durable medical equipment during emergency situations. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve sponsorship of 2022 Smoky Mountain Air Show. R-22-8-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Knox County’s sponsorship of the 2022 Smoky Mountain Air Show in the amount of $29,000.00 with funding available in the General Fund under the Non-Departmental account. Parks & community Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Amend Magnolia Ave Warehouse District Plan, delegate PILOT authority. R-22-8-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to the Magnolia Avenue Warehouse District Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan relating to terms of tax increment financing and consenting to a delegation to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville of the Authority to negotiate and accept payments in lieu of tax with respect to certain projects within the plan area. Zoning & land use Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve First Amendment to Interlocal Project Agreement (Multi-Use Stadium). R-22-8-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the execution of the First Amendment to Interlocal Project Agreement (Multi-Use Stadium Project) with the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve transfer of 11.13 acres at 2801 Ball Camp Byington Rd. R-22-8-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a transfer of 11.13 acres located at 2801 Ball Camp Byington Road to The Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox. Zoning & land use Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve amendment to Summit Hill Redevelopment Plan TIF allocation. R-22-8-804 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amendment to a prior amendment to the Summit Hill Redevelopment Plan extending the allocation period for tax increment financing. Zoning & land use Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Designate, commit, and appropriate funds FY2022 to FY2023. R-22-8-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, designating/committing and appropriating funds in the amount of $7,628,071.85 from Fiscal Year 2022 to Fiscal Year 2023 for various funds and departments. Budget & taxes Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve interlocal agreement with KUB for student internet access program. R-22-8-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) and Knox County related to the County providing funding for KUB's Student Internet Access Program. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve intergovernmental cooperation agreement with Blount County entities. R-22-8-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving, amending and restating the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement among Knox County, Blount County, the City of Maryville, the City of Alcoa, and The Industrial Development Board of Blount County and the Cities of Alcoa and Maryville. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve cooperative agreement for PM 2.5 Air Monitoring Program funding. R-22-8-604 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Cooperative Agreement for the acceptance of funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $66,720.00 for Knox County Air Quality Management's PM 2.5 Air Monitoring Program. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve amendment to COAP Overdose Fatality Review Team grant. R-22-8-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the provision of Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Site-Based Program (COAP) Overdose Fatality Review Team program, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the grant contract by $63,028.00 and extends the term to September 30, 2023. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Accept additional EPA funding for Air Pollution Control Program. R-22-8-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of additional funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $51,279.00 for Knox County Air Quality Management's ongoing Air Pollution Control Program. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Grant In Aid funds. R-22-8-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $156,900.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Grant In Aid Funds for the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 (No local match required). Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Authorize application for CDBG-CV Child Care Creation Program funds. R-22-8-507 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing submission of an application to the State of Tennessee for FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant-CV Child Care Creation Program funds in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00. (No Local Match Required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve 20 agreements and 1 amendment using SLFRF for COVID-19 impacts. R-22-8-506 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving twenty (20) Agreements in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) with the following service providers for various activities that mitigate the negative health and economic impacts of COVID-19: Boys & Girls Club ($325,000); Bridge Refugee Services ($100,000); Canvas Can Do Miracles ($50,000); Centro Hispano ($100,000); Cokesbury United Methodist Church ($250,000); C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries ($100,000); East TN Community Design Center ($15,000); East TN Economic Development Agency ($100,000) ; E.M. Jellinek Center ($100,000); Freedom Village of Hope ($50,000); Free Medical Clinic ($100,000); Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee ($550,000); McNabb Center ($200,000); Second Harvest Food Bank ($100,000); Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding ($75,000); Susannah’s House ($50,000); United Way ($150,000); Young Williams ($170,000); YWCA ($50,000); and an Agreement amendment with Zoo Knoxville ($4,000,000). (Federally funded through Treasury SLFRF Program) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve 5 agreements using 2022 CDBG funds for various services. R-22-8-505 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving five (5) Agreements, subject to HUD approval of the Annual Action Plan, in 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds with the following service providers for various activities and programs: CAC Homeless Caseworker Services ($120,000), Knoxville Area Urban League ($10,000), Neighborhood Housing Inc. ($60,000), Public Defender ($15,000), and Volunteer Ministry Center ($17,280). (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve defined services contracts funded in FY2023 budget. R-22-8-504 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the following Defined Services contracts funded in the FY 2023 budget: Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville ($425,000), Asian Culture Center ($35,000), Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc. ($75,000), Big Brothers & Big Sisters of East Tennessee ($9,500), Blount Partnership ($30,000), Boys & Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley ($15,000), Childhelp Tennessee ($45,000), Community Mediation Center ($22,250), Disabled American Veterans ($10,000), East Tennessee Community Design Center ($15,000), East Tennessee Economic Development Agency ($100,000), Emerald Youth Foundation ($15,000), Epilepsy Foundation of East TN ($10,000), Friends of Literacy ($20,000), Interfaith Health Clinic ($56,000), Keep Knoxville Beautiful ($15,000), Knoxville Chamber ($1,270,500), Knoxville Leadership Foundation ($15,000), Legacy Parks Foundation ($125,000), McNabb Center ($100,000), Mental Health Association of East Tennessee ($30,000), Muse Knoxville ($15,000), Raising a Voice ($10,000), Farragut West Knox Chamber ($50,000), and Zoo Knoxville ($475,000) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve amendment to 2021 Annual Action Plan for community room expansion. R-22-8-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) approving a Substantial Amendment to Knox County’s previously approved 2021 Annual Action Plan and 2) approving the agreement Amendment, subject to HUD approval of the Substantial Amendment, with HomeSource East Tennessee for the expansion of the community room ($140,000). (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve substantial amendment to FY20-24 Consolidated Plan for COVID-19 programs. R-22-8-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) approving a Substantial Amendment to Knox County's previously approved FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020 Annual Action Plan to include additional programs to prevent, prepare for and respond to coronavirus; 2) approving agreement amendments, subject to HUD approval of the Substantial Amendment, with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) ($230,000) and McNabb Center ($650,000); and 3) approving agreement with Sacred Ground Hospice House ($60,000). (Federally funded through HUD CDBG-CV program funds) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve grant contract with TEMA for DOE funding for EMA equipment. R-22-8-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for Department of Energy (DOE) pass-through funding in the amount of $16,000.00 to provide equipment for the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency for off-site emergency planning and response. (No local match required). Public safety Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve contract for AVL-GPS services for Knox County fleet. R-22-8-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Samsara, Inc. for AVL-GPS Services for the Knox County fleet. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve contract for guardrail installation and maintenance services. R-22-8-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Roadway Solutions, LLC for the provision of guardrail installation and maintenance services as needed. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve budget supplement for Coward Mill Road Widening design services. R-22-8-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Budget Supplement Agreement No. 3 in the amount of $38,700.00 with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for additional design services for the Coward Mill Road Widening Project to phase the final construction plans. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve construction contract for Brickyard Roundabout Project. R-22-8-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with Whaley Construction, LLC in the amount of $3,206,160.50 for the Brickyard Roundabout Project. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve MOU with KUB for reimbursement of Timberlake Drive repaving. R-22-8-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) to provide for reimbursement to Knox County of $220,000.00 for repaving Timberlake Drive. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Accept resignation of HD Patel, confirm Rebecca Huckaby appt. Visit Knoxville. R-22-8-113 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of HD Patel on the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors and confirming the Knox County Mayor’s appointment of Rebecca Huckaby to complete the unfulfilled term of HD Patel on the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors, which term expires June 30, 2024. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Appoint Jonathan Repass to Board of Zoning Appeals. R-22-8-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Jonathan Repass (District 2) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2023) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Reappoint Nancy Barger to Development Corporation Board. R-22-8-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the reappointment of Nancy Barger to the Board of Directors of The Development Corporation of Knox County. (Term expires August 31, 2027) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Reappoint Jim Morrison and Matthew Warren to Audit Committee. R-22-8-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Jim Morrison, and Matthew Warren to the Knox County Audit Committee. (Terms expire August 31, 2026) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Authorize acceptance of grant funds for Knox County Schools. R-22-8-216 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $2,400.00. Schools Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve dental program agreement and grant with Elgin Children's Foundation. R-22-8-215 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Elementary School Dental Program Agreement with Elgin Children's Foundation for the term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 and an Elgin Children's Foundation Grant in an amount not to exceed $6,000.00 for student transportation costs associated with the program. Schools Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve TN Arts Commission grant for Holston Middle School art prog. R-22-8-214 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Arts Commission for an Arts Pathways for Youth Success Grant in the amount of $7,100.00 for Holston Middle School's Art Program for the term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Schools Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve TN Arts Commission Arts360 Grant for Beaumont Magnet Academy. R-22-8-213 — 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 $25,000.00 with required matching funds of $12,500.00 for Beaumont Magnet Academy's Art Program for the term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Schools Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve MOUs with Boys & Girls Clubs for TN Dept. of Ed. grants. R-22-8-212 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Memoranda of Understanding with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley and Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee in support of their Tennessee Department of Education 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant applications and grant funding for multiple Knox County Schools extended learning programs in the total amount of $300,266.00 for salaries, payroll processing, and administrative expenses. Schools Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Authorize acceptance of Summer Learning Transportation Grant. R-22-8-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the Tennessee Department of Education Summer Learning Transportation Grant in the total amount of $1,128,874.76. Schools Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve TN Dept. of Education VPK Grant for 2022-2023. R-22-8-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tennessee Department of Education Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) Grant for the 2022-2023 school year in the amount of $2,242,690.40 with required in-kind and matching funds of $1,152,026.60. Schools Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve purchase of land for new Farragut area elementary school. R-22-8-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Real Property Purchase Agreement with Timothy C. Scott and Todd M. Scott for approximately 32 acres of land at a cost of $100,000.00 per acre for the future site of a new Farragut area elementary school. Schools Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve FY22 designation for purchase of four Ford Transit Connect vans. R-22-8-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fiscal Year 2022 Central Cafeteria Fund Balance Designation in the amount of $122,816.00 for the purchase of four (4) 2022 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Vans as replacement vans. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve FY23 fund balance designation for Austin-East HS baseball field. R-22-8-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fiscal Year 2023 Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $178,000.00 for the Austin-East Magnet High School baseball field project. Schools Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve contract for Records Management System and 365 software. R-22-8-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with SHI International Corp. for the provision of a Records Management System and 365 Software License and Services Agreement beginning August 1, 2022 at an estimated cost of $216,178.00. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve increase to northwest sector elementary school construction contract. R-22-8-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an increase of $813,833.00 to the amount of the construction contract with The Christman Company for the new northwest sector elementary school. Schools Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve increase to Powell High School renovations contract. R-22-8-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an increase of $14,675.00 to the amount of the contract with Merit Construction, Inc. for renovations and additions at Powell High School. Schools Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve increase to Adrian Burnett Elementary School design contract. R-22-8-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an increase of $14,980.00 to the amount of the contract with Johnson Architecture, Inc. for the design of the Adrian Burnett Elementary School project. Schools Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve amendment to travel management services contract. R-22-8-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract No. 20-514 with World Travel Service, LLC for the provision of travel management services at an estimated cost of $11,000.00. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve utility easement for West High School softball field. R-22-8-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for utility work related to the West High School softball field. Schools Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items. Consideration of amendments to the agenda.
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone 7921/7923 Thompson School Road from A to PR (Planned Residential). 4-M-22-RZ — Request of I-75 Land Partners, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 27, 2022
Approve NE County Sector Plan Amendment for Thompson School Road. 4-G-22-SP — Request of I-75 Land Partners, LLC for Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural), HP (Hillside Protection) and SP (Stream Protection) to LDR (Low Density Residential), HP (Hillside Protection) and SP (Stream Protection) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone Old Maynardville Pike from A to CA (General Business). 4-J-22-RZ — Request of Dennis Patterson for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CA (General Business) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve North County Sector Plan Amendment for Old Maynardville Pike. 4-D-22-SP — Request of Dennis Patterson for North County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural) and HP (Hillside Protection) to RC (Rural Commercial) and HP (Hillside Protection) for 9202 and 9204 Old Maynardville Pike Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone E Governor John Sevier Hwy from A to PR (Planned Residential). 5-O-22-RZ — Request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone 1736 Choto Road from A to PR (Planned Residential). 5-M-22-RZ — Request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone Hardin Valley Road from A to PR (Planned Residential). 5-E-22-RZ — Request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone 0 Gliding Hawk Lane from PC/TO to OB/TO. 5-N-22-RZ — Request of Michael Brinegar for rezoning from PC (Planned Commercial) / TO (Technology Overlay) to OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services) / TO (Technology Overlay). Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone 0 Carmichael Road from PR/TO to OB/TO. 5-H-22-RZ — Request of Michael Brinegar for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) / TO (Technology Overlay) up to 12 dwelling units per acre to OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services) / TO (Technology Overlay) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone 0 Beeler Road from A to PR (Planned Residential). 5-L-22-RZ — Request of B & B Builders for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone 4904 East Emory Road from A to PR (Planned Residential). 5-K-22-RZ — Request of Robert G. Campbell and Associates / Mark Tucker for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone 0 Andes Road from A to RA (Low Density Residential). 5-J-22-RZ — Request of Ralph Smith for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone 7912 Jenkins Road from A to PR (Planned Residential). 5-I-22-RZ — Request of Frank Leonard for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone 1606 Hart Road from A to PR (Planned Residential). 5-G-22-RZ — Request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone 8009 Shady Lane from A to RA (Low Density Residential). 5-F-22-RZ — Request of Lisa Sutphin for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve O-22-6-104 amending zoning code regarding development plan appeals (First Reading). O-22-6-104 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 6 entitled "Administration, Enforcement and Interpretation", by amending Subsections 6.40.01 and 6.50.07 and adding a new Subsection 6.50.08 to provide for Development Plan Appeals to a Court of competent jurisdiction. (Ord. No. O-90-9-130, adopted 9-10-90, as amended) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 7-1-2-1
Split
Jun 27, 2022
Approve O-22-6-103 amending Sheriff's Office Merit System (First Reading). O-22-6-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2 entitled "Employees' Merit System" to provide for various amendments to the Merit System for Employees of the Knox County Sheriff's Office and to add a new Section 42-67 entitled "Grievances which may be addressed by the Merit System Board". (Ord. No. O-90-9-111, adopted 9-10-90; Ord. No. O-91-8-114, adopted 11-25-91; Ord. No. O-94-10-101, adopted 12-1-94; Ord. No. O-95-4-101, adopted 4-24-95; Ord. No. O-19-1-101, adopted 2-25-19; Ord. No. O-20-7-102, adopted 9-28-20; Ord. No. O-21-7-105, adopted 8-23-21; Ord. No. O-21-7-106, adopted 8-23-21; and establishing Section 42-67, previously reserved) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-1-1
Jun 27, 2022
Approve O-22-6-102 adopting County Sheriff's Civil Service Law (First Reading). O-22-6-102 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42 by repealing Sections 42-51 through 42-66 and by adding a new Section 42-51 to adopt the provisions of Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-401 et seq., known as the "County Sheriff's Civil Service Law of 1974", in order to bring Knox County into compliance with State law. (Ord. No. O-90-9-111, adopted 9-10-90; Ord. No. O-91-8-114, adopted 11-25-91; Ord. No. O-94-10-101, adopted 12-1-94; Ord. No. O-95-4-101, adopted 4-24-95; Ord. No. O-19-1-101, adopted 2-25-19; Ord. No. O-20-7-102, adopted 9-28-20; Ord. No. O-21-7-105, adopted 8-23-21; and Ord. No. O-21-7-106, adopted 8-23-21) Public safety Item history →
Abstain Failed 2-4-4-1
Split Failed
Jun 27, 2022
Approve O-22-6-101 amending penalties for alcohol sales to minors (First Reading). O-22-6-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Chapter 4, Article I, Section 4-8 of the Knox County Code regarding penalties for sales of alcoholic beverages to minors. (Ord. No. O-09-3-107, adopted 4-27-09; Ord. No. O-09-8-101, adopted 9-28-09; and Ord. No. O-10-1-101, adopted 2-22-10) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Levy a Mineral Severance Tax for Knox County. R-22-6-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to levy a Mineral Severance Tax for Knox County Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 27, 2022
Amend R-21-4-901 regarding delegation of authority to Industrial Development Board. R-22-6-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending that certain Resolution No. R-21-4-901 delegating to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox the authority to negotiate, accept and/or waive payments in lieu of taxes, and finding that such payments or the waiver thereof are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the board as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-53-305 and approving an amendment to Development Agreement Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 27, 2022
Approve 211 Notary Applications. Consideration of Notary Applications
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve Budget Amendments with total credit of $10,482.36. Budget Amendments - Total credit amount of $10,482.36
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve Line-Item Transfers totaling $2,646,548.03. Line-Item Transfers - Total amount of $2,646,548.03
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Defer closure of Old Tazewell Pike to July meeting. Consideration of the closure of a portion of Old Tazewell Pike near the 1st Comforter Church, to improve safety for motorists and adjacent residents on second reading
Aye Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 27, 2022
Acceptance of new county roads in Hidden Meadows, The Highlands, Ely Park, Stormcrest, Laurel Ridge, Boulder Point. Consideration of the Acceptance of new county roads: A. Golden Cloud Lane located in Hidden Meadows, District 6. B. Piper Grove Lane located in Hidden Meadows, District 6. C. Summer Rain Drive located in Hidden Meadows Unit 1 Ph 2, District 6. D. Silent Springs Lane located in Hidden Meadows Unit 1 Ph 2, District 6. E. Ivory Tower Drive located in Hidden Meadows Unit 1 Ph 2, District 6. F. Sparkling Star Lane located in Hidden Meadows Unit 1 Ph 2, District 6. G. Silent Springs Lane located in Hidden Meadows Unit 2 Ph 2, District 6. H. Ivory Tower Drive located in Hidden Meadows Unit 3 Ph 2, District 6. I. Clinging Vine Lane located in Hidden Meadows Unit 3 Ph 2, District 6. J. Sweeping Rain Lane located in Hidden Meadows Unit 4, Ph 2, District 6. K. Ivory Tower Drive located in Hidden Meadows Unit 4, Ph 2, District 6. L. Sherwin Road located in Hidden Meadows Unit 4, Ph 2, District 6. M. Solstice Drive located in The Highlands at Copeland, District 6. N. Zodiac Lane located in The Highlands at Copeland, District 6. O. Solstice Drive located in The Highlands at Copeland Unit 2, District 6. P. Luna Point Lane located in The Highlands at Copeland Unit 2, District 6. Q. Equinox Lane located in The Highlands at Copeland Unit 2, District 6. R. Honey Hill Road located in Ely Park Ph 2 Unit 2, District 8. S. Palace Green Road located in Ely Park Ph 2 Unit 2, District 8. T. Storm Cloud Drive located in Stormcrest Subdivision, District 6. U. Rain Cloud Road located in Stormcrest Subdivision, District 6. V. Big Sky Lane located in Laurel Ridge Ph III, District 6. W. Graham Hill Lane located in Laurel Ridge Ph III, District 6. X. Poplar Grove Lane located in Boulder Point Phase 4, District 6.
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve minutes of previous meeting on May 23, 2022. Consideration of approval of minutes of the previous meeting on May 23, 2022 (Regular Session)
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous

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