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Randy Smith’s votes

100 recorded votes: 100 aye

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May 23, 2022
Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Health for TB control and prevention. R-22-5-606 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $611,430.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL AND PREVENTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) - R-22-5-606: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve contract with DesignSensory for advertising campaign services. R-22-5-605 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH DESIGNSENSORY TO PROVIDE ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN SERVICES - R-22-5-605: Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve contract with EDP Biotech Corporation for COVID-19 testing services. R-22-5-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH EDP BIOTECH CORPORATION TO PROVIDE COVID-19 TESTING SERVICES - R-22-5-604: Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve revised Amendment One to grant contract for presumptive eligibility services. R-22-5-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A REVISED AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $118,400.00 AND EXTENDS THE TERM BY ONE (1) YEAR TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2023 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) - R-22-5-603: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve Amendment Six to grant contract with TN Dept of Health for tobacco prevention. R-22-5-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT SIX TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TOBACCO PREVENTION PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $115,000.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) - R-22-5-602: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve contract with EDP Biotech Corporation for COVID-19 testing. R-22-5-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH EDP BIOTECH CORPORATION TO PROVIDE COVID-19 TESTING SERVICES - R-22-5-604: Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve Amendment 2 to Contract 21-301 with SEEED, Inc. for ERA funds. R-22-5-506 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO TO CONTRACT NUMBER 21-301 WITH SEEED, INC. TO PROVIDE TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE AWARD AMOUNT FROM $100,000.00 TO $175,000.00 (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH TREASURY ERA PROGRAM FUNDS) - R-22-5-506: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve Amendment 3 to Contract 21-124 with CAC for ERA funds. R-22-5-505 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE TO CONTRACT NUMBER 21-124 WITH KNOXVILLE/KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) TO PROVIDE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND CONDUCT OF THE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE AWARD AMOUNT BY $960,000.00 TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT OF DIRECT ASSISTANCE COSTS – R-22-5-505: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve MOU with CAC for COVID-19 economic and health impact mitigation. R-22-5-504 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE $567,850.00 IN CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS (SLFRF) FOR ACTIVITIES THAT MITIGATE THE NEGATIVE ECONOMIC AND HEALTH IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH TREASURY SLFRF PROGRAM) – R-22-5-504: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve MOU with CAC for COVID-19 health impact mitigation. R-22-5-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE $82,150.00 IN CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS (SLFRF) FOR ACTIVITIES THAT MITIGATE THE NEGATIVE HEALTH IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH TREASURY SLFRF PROGRAM) - R-22-5-503: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve revised MOU with CAC for housing rehabilitation services. R-22-5-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A REVISED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT WITH THE KNOXVILLE/KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION TO THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT AND A REVISION OF PERFORMANCE METRICS (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS) - R-22-5-502: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve MOU with Renew Clinic for COVID-19 health impact mitigation. R-22-5-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT WITH RENEW CLINIC TO PROVIDE $100,000.00 IN CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS (SLFRF) FOR ACTIVITIES THAT MITIGATE THE NEGATIVE HEALTH IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH TREASURY SLFRF PROGRAM) - R-22-5-501: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve three railroad agreements with TDOT for rail crossing improvements. R-22-5-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) RAILROAD AGREEMENTS WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR RAIL CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT AT DAN MCBEE ROAD, LUTTRELL ROAD AND GALLAHER VIEW ROAD - R-22-5-403: Roads & infrastructure
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve local construction railroad agreement with TDOT for Mascot Pike. R-22-5-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LOCAL CONSTRUCTION RAILROAD AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR RAIL CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS AT MASCOT PIKE - R-22-5-402: Roads & infrastructure
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve joint funding agreement with USGS for stream gaging stations. R-22-5-401 — 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 $83,000.00 WITH $49,800.00 PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY AND $33,200.00 PROVIDED BY THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR THE OPERATION OF STREAM GAGING STATIONS IN KNOX COUNTY FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 – R-22-5-401: Roads & infrastructure
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Authorize acceptance of donation of aviation equipment from Trakka Systems. R-22-5-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF AVIATION EQUIPMENT INCLUDING A MAP, LIGHT AND CAMERA SYSTEM VALUED AT $350,000+ FROM TRAKKA SYSTEMS - R-22-5-302: Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve contracts for uniform and facility service rentals. R-22-5-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES, CINTAS CORPORATION AND UNIFIRST FOR THE PROVISION OF UNIFORM AND FACILITY SERVICE RENTALS - R-22-5-301: Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Accept resignation of Patricia Williams and appoint Curtis Brown to Board of Zoning Appeals. R-22-5-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF PATRICIA WILLIAMS (DISTRICT 1) ON THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AND APPOINTING CURTIS BROWN TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MS. WILLIAMS ON THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS, WHICH TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 – R-22-5-110: Personnel & appointments
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve utility easement for KUB at Farragut High School. R-22-5-215 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT FOR THE KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) TO ACQUIRE A PERMANENT EASEMENT AND A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT FARRAGUT HIGH SCHOOL - R-22-5-215: Roads & infrastructure
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-22-5-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND DONATIONS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $93,800.00 - R-22-5-214: Budget & taxes
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve MOU with UT for Shakespeare in Shades program. R-22-5-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE FOR THE 2022 SHAKESPEARE IN SHADES PROGRAM AT VINE MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL AND RECEIPT OF FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,179.96 DESIGNATED FOR TEACHER STIPENDS AND STUDENT BUS TRANSPORTATION - R-22-5-213: Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Authorize acceptance of TN Dept of Education Best for All District Grant. R-22-5-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BEST FOR ALL DISTRICT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $410,000.00 - R-22-5-212: Budget & taxes
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Authorize acceptance of federal funding for FY2023. R-22-5-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF TITLE I-A, TITLE I-C, TITLE I-N AND D, TITLE II-A, TITLE III AND TITLE IV FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $19,576,555.99 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 - R-22-5-211: Budget & taxes
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve fund balance designation for General Purpose School Fund. R-22-5-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION (GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND) IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,404,300.00 - R-22-5-210: Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve design agreement with Sparkman & Associates for Lincoln Park Center. R-22-5-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN AGREEMENT WITH SPARKMAN & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR RENOVATIONS TO LINCOLN PARK CENTER AT A COST OF $400,000.00 - R-22-5-209: Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve design build agreement for Green Magnet Academy play space. R-22-5-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN BUILD AGREEMENT AMONG GREAT SOUTHERN RECREATION, LLC, KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION, AND KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TO TRANSFORM THE EXISTING PLAY SPACE AT GREEN MAGNET ACADEMY NOT TO EXCEED A COST OF $650,000.00 – R-22-5-208: Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve contract with Maxwell Athletics for bleacher repair services. R-22-5-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH MAXWELL ATHLETICS FOR THE PROVISION OF BLEACHER REPAIR SERVICES UP TO $200,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023 WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME - R-22-5-207: Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve contract with Premier Food Equipment Service for kitchen maintenance. R-22-5-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PREMIER FOOD EQUIPMENT SERVICE FOR THE PROVISION OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR UP TO $100,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023 WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME - R-22-5-206: Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve service agreement with Steve Spangler, Inc. for keynote speaker. R-22-5-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH STEVE SPANGLER, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS SCIENCE DEPARTMENT DISTRICT LEARNING DAY ON AUGUST 2, 2022 AT A COST OF $12,500.00 - R-22-5-205: Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve client contract with Sunsphere Events for secondary science training. R-22-5-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CLIENT CONTRACT WITH SUNSPHERE EVENTS BY VENUE WORKS, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF EVENT VENUE AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS SECONDARY SCIENCE DEPARTMENT CHAIRS’ LEADERSHIP TRAINING ON JULY 25, 2022 AT A COST OF $1,200.00 - R-22-5-204: Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve event agreement with Zoo Knoxville for elementary science meeting. R-22-5-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EVENT AGREEMENT WITH ZOO KNOXVILLE FOR THE PROVISION OF EVENT VENUE AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCIENCE DEPARTMENT CHAIRS’ MEETING ON JULY 13, 2022 AT A COST OF $1,450.00 - R-22-5-203: Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve agreement with Dr. Maggie B. McGatha for cognitive coaching training. R-22-5-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH DR. MAGGIE B. MCGATHA FOR COGNITIVE COACHING FOUNDATIONAL SEMINAR TRAINING FOR KCS EMPLOYEES AT A TOTAL COST OF $68,800.00 - R-22-5-202: Personnel & appointments
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve MOU with CAC for Knox County Schools Nutrition Department meal delivery. R-22-5-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS NUTRITION DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE MEAL DELIVERY SERVICES, SITE TRAINING, AND PROGRAM MONITORING FOR THE SEAMLESS SUMMER OPTION (SSO) SPONSORED SITES - R-22-5-201: Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Amend agenda to defer one item to July 2022 meeting. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 3. Commissioner Biggs moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the July 2022 Board of Commissioners meeting: Item #84 - 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. property located at 0 West Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 137 151 (Commission District 9) Planning Commission’s file number: 4-T-22-RZ.
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Amend agenda to defer five items to June 2022 meeting. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 2. Commissioner Biggs moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the June 2022 Board of Commissioners meeting: Item #63 – Ordinance O-22-5-101 - 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 Tennessee Code Annotated § 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 (amends Ordinance O-90-9-111, adopted September 10, 1990; Ordinance O-91-8-114, adopted November 25, 1991; Ordinance O-94-10-101, adopted December 1, 1994; Ordinance O-95-4-101, adopted April 24, 1995; Ordinance O-19-1-101, adopted February 25, 2019; Ordinance O-20-7-102, adopted September 28, 2020; Ordinance O-21-7-105, adopted August 23, 2021; and Ordinance O-21-7-106, adopted August 23, 2021 - (First Reading); Item #73 - 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, property located at 9202, 9204, 9210 and 9216 Old Maynardville Pike, Parcel ID 003 080, 08001, 067 and 066 (part of) (Commission District 8) Planning Commission’s file number: 4-D-22-SP; Item #74 - Request of Dennis Patterson for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business, property located at 9202, 9204, 9210 and 9216 Old Maynardville Pike, Parcel ID 003 080, 08001, 067 and 066 (part of) (Commission District 8) Planning Commission’s file number: 4-J-22-RZ; Item #79 - 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, property located at 7921 and 7923 Thompson School Road, Parcel ID 012 209 (Commission District 8) Planning Commission’s file number: 4-G-22-SP; Item #80 - Request of I-75 Land Partners, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre, property located at 7921 and 7923 Thompson School Road, Parcel ID 012 209 (Commission District 8) Planning Commission’s file number: 4-M-22-RZ.
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Amend agenda to add four items: contract, resignation/appointment, zoning ordinance amendments, economic impact plan. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 1. Commissioner Biggs moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #44 - Resolution R-22-5-904 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Hawes Forensic Consulting, PLC to provide forensic pathology services for the Knox County Regional Forensic Center; Item #60 - Spread of Record the Knox County Mayor’s acceptance of Bill Keeler’s resignation from the Knox County Board of Equalization and appointment of James Thompson to complete the unfulfilled term of Bill Keeler as a member of the Board of Equalization pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated § 67-1-401(b), which term expires April 30, 2024; Item #61 - Resolution R-22-5-903 - 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 appeals to a court of competent jurisdiction; Item #62 - Resolution R-22-5-905 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Economic Impact Plan submitted by the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox in connection with a multi-use development bounded by Kingston Pike and Concord Road in Knox County to be known as the Biddle Farms Farragut Project.
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve rezoning from A to CN for Gushytuk at 8819 Rutledge Pike. 3-C-22-RZ — Request of Pavel Gushytuk and Emilia Gushytuk for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CN (Neighborhood Commercial) 3-C-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8819 Rutledge Pike / Parcel ID 42 029. Planning Commission Recommendation: APPROVE CN (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning because the location of the property meets the intent of the CN zone and is consistent with the sector plan. Zoning & land use
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve rezoning from RA to PR for MP Development Group, LLC. 3-B-22-RZ — Request of MP Development Group, LLC for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3.5 dwelling units per acre 3-B-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 704 Irwin Drive / Parcel ID 57 057. Planning Commission Recommendation: APPROVE PR (Planned Residential) zoning up to 1 dwelling unit per acre because it is compatible with surrounding development and consistent with the sector plan. Zoning & land use
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve rezoning from A to CA/RA for Store Safe Storage. 2-E-22-RZ — Request of Dan Amanns, Jr. / Store Safe Storage (Revised) for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CA (General Business) for a portion of the parcel and to RA (Low Density Residential) for the remaining portion of the parcel per Planning Commission Recommendation: APPROVE CA (General Business) zoning for a portion of property as proposed in Exhibit A because it is a minor extension of the zone district, also approve RA (Low Density Residential) zoning for a portion of the property as proposed in Exhibit A because it is consistent with the sector plan. Property located at 325 Murray Drive / Parcel ID 68 088. (Commission District 7) Zoning & land use
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve NW City Sector Plan Amendment LDR to GC for Store Safe Storage. 2-A-22-SP — Request of Dan Amanns, Jr. / Store Safe Storage (Revised) for Northwest City Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) to GC (General Commercial) for a portion of the parcel per Planning Commission’s Recommendation: Approve the sector plan amendment to GC (General Commercial) for the portion of property as proposed in Exhibit A because it is a minor extension of the land use classification. Property located at 325 Murray Drive / Parcel ID 68 088. (Commission District 7). Zoning & land use
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Ordinance on first reading - Sheriff's Civil Service Law. O-22-4-101 — 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): O-22-4-101 on first reading Public safety
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Substitute motion to defer:Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
Apr 25, 2022
Appoint John Marshall and Christopher Manning to Merit System Council. R-22-4-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Mr. John Marshall as a member and Mr. Christopher Manning as an alternate member on the Merit System Council for Employees of the Knox County Sheriff's Office. (Member term expires April 30, 2025 and alternate member term expires April 30, 2023) Personnel & appointments
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Apr 25, 2022
Reappoint Keeler, Lawson; appoint Hawkins to Board of Equalization. R-22-4-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Bill Keeler and Gene Lawson and appointing Gail Hawkins as members of the Knox County Board of Equalization. (Terms expire April 30, 2024) Personnel & appointments
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve notary applications. NOTARY APPLICATIONS
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve closure of former Watt Road on second reading. DRIVES AND ROADS
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve minutes of previous meetings. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve 4-year reappraisal cycle, 2026 plan, and MOU. R-22-4-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) approving a continuous four (4) year reappraisal cycle for Knox County; 2) approving the 2026 Reappraisal Plan for Knox County; and 3) approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Division of Property Assessments for the purpose of clarifying the areas of responsibility for all parties involved in the reappraisal of Knox County Budget & taxes
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Suspend rules to allow individuals to speak under Public Forum. AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Recognize "Veteran and Military Suicide Awareness Day". R-22-4-104 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing the third Saturday in September as Veteran and Military Suicide Awareness Day in Knox County Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Recognize "Tennessee Senior Citizen Day of Service". R-22-4-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing the first Saturday in May as “Tennessee Senior Citizen Day of Service” and encouraging all senior citizens in Knox County to volunteer in the community on this day Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Memorialize Billy Tindell. R-22-4-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, memorializing Billy Tindell Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Honor A'sani Knox as 2022 Youth of the Year. R-22-4-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring A’sani Knox for being named the 2022 Youth of the Year for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept $500 donation from First Horizon for Crime Victims' Rights Week. R-22-4-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $500.00 from First Horizon to be used as a sponsorship of the National Crime Victims' Rights Week Kick-Off and Recognition Reception Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve contract with Universal Group for election ballot printing. R-22-4-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the Universal Group for the printing of election ballots Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve amended utility easement with KUB for 1517 Hickey Road. R-22-4-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox Country, Tennessee, approving an amended Utility Easement with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for property located at 1517 Hickey Road (Parcel ID 104 196) Roads & infrastructure
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve amendment to Summit Hill Redevelopment Plan for TIF. R-22-4-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amendment to the Summit Hill Redevelopment Plan providing for Tax Increment Financing Budget & taxes
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve Knox County/Knox County Schools Grant Policy. R-22-4-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Knox County/Knox County Schools Grant Policy Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve naming a Bluebird Trail at I.C. King Park for Peg Beute. R-22-4-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Honorary Naming Rights Application to name a Bluebird Trail at I.C. King Park in memory of Peg Beute Parks & community
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve lease agreement for Bower Field with Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC. R-22-4-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Lease Agreement between Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC (owners of Bower Field) and Knox County to allow Knox County Parks and Recreation to continue to use Bower Field for athletic and recreational programs, youth sports activities, and related concessions and, in exchange for the use of Bower Field, Knox County will pay an amount equal to the yearly Knox County property taxes on the undeveloped property adjacent to Bower Field and owned by Thunder Mountain Properties LLC, and certain insurance premiums regarding Bower Field (totaling approximately $5,700.00 in 2021) for a term of ten (10) years with two (2) ten (10) year renewal options Parks & community
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept EPA funding for Air Quality Management PM 2.5 program. R-22-4-604 — Consideration of a Resolution of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of additional funding in the amount up to $97,500.00 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Knox County Air Quality Management's PM 2.5 Air Monitoring Program Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve contract with WellSpark for worksite wellness services. R-22-4-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with WellSpark for the provision of worksite wellness services Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve grant contract for Family Planning Services with TN Dept. of Health. R-22-4-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $4,117,000.00 ($823,400.00 per year) with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Family Planning Services for the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2027. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve grant contract for HIV/AIDS services with TN Dept. of Health. R-22-4-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $708,900.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for HIV/AIDS Core Medical and Support Services for the period beginning April 1, 2022 and ending March 31, 2023. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept ERA1 reallocated funds. R-22-4-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of an award in the amount of $15,570,984.00 in reallocated funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury under the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA1) (No local match required) Budget & taxes
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept CDBG and HOME federal funds; approve 2022 Annual Action Plan. R-22-4-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) authorizing the acceptance of federal funds in the estimated amount of $1,190,755.00 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and $429,713.00 for the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) program for the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 and 2) approving Knox County's 2022 Annual Action Plan to identify activities Knox County will undertake during the program year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 using federal funds granted to Knox County by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address priority needs in housing and community services in furtherance of the CDBG and HOME Programs Budget & taxes
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve MOU/Agreement with The Mend House for SLFRF funds. R-22-4-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement with The Mend House to provide $150,000.00 in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) for activities that mitigate the negative health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Federally funded through Treasury SLFRF Program) Budget & taxes
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve budget supplement for Carter sidewalk design. R-22-4-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Budget Supplement Agreement No. 1 in the amount of $45,000.00 with LDA Engineering for additional design services for the new sidewalks connecting Carter Elementary School, Carter High School and Carter Park Roads & infrastructure
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Authorize TDOT Litter Grant Program application. R-22-4-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing submission of an application for the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Litter Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023 and, if said application is approved, authorizing Knox County to enter into a grant contract for the acceptance of the grant award in an amount up to $171,400.00. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve amendment to Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Services contract. R-22-4-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Two to a Contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services for Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $235,917.01, increases the local match requirement by $121,533.02, and extends the term of the Contract by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2023 Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve contract with ByWater Solutions, LLC for Koha Library System. R-22-4-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with ByWater Solutions, LLC in the amount of $224,200.00 (Year 1 & 2) for the hosting, migration, training, and support for the Koha Integrated Library System Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-22-4-209 — 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 $50,033.82 Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept School Bus Seat Restraint Grant. R-22-4-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a School Bus Seat Restraint Grant from the Tennessee Department of Education in the amount of $10,000.00 to be used for contractor reimbursements Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept ATSI Grant for three schools. R-22-4-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of an Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) Grant from the Tennessee Department of Education in the amount of $225,000.00 ($75,000.00 per school) for Maynard Elementary School, Northwest Middle School, and Vine Middle Magnet School Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept TN ALL Corps Grant and matching ESSER 3.0 funds. R-22-4-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Accelerating Literacy and Learning (TN ALL) Corps Grant from the Tennessee Department of Education in the amount of $1,291,500.00 with required three (3) year matching ESSER 3.0 funds in the amount of $4,428,000.00 Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve employment contract for Dr. Jon Rysewyk as Director of Schools. R-22-4-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contract of Employment between the Knox County Board of Education and Dr. Jon Rysewyk as Director of Knox County Schools Personnel & appointments
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve agreement with Joseph Construction Co., Inc. for softball complex. R-22-4-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Joseph Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $4,081,611.00 for the West High School Softball Complex Project Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve contract with All Occasions Party Rentals for stage rentals. R-22-4-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with All Occasions Party Rentals for stage rentals for Knox County Schools graduation ceremonies up to $40,000.00 annually for the term of April 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023, which may be extended for four (4) additional years, one (1) year at a time Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve contract with CDW Government LLC for interactive display panels. R-22-4-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with CDW Government LLC for the provision of interactive display panels at an estimated cost of $14,160,000.00 to support ESSER 3.0 Priority 4 for the term of May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2024, which may be extended for three (3) additional years, one (1) year at a time Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve contract with Digital Group, LLC for cable networking installation services. R-22-4-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Digital Group, LLC for the provision of cable networking installation services up to $500,000.00 annually for the term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, which may be extended for four (4) additional years, one (1) year at a time Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Amend agenda to add item R-22-4-702 and O-22-4-101, defer items R-22-4-902 and 11-B-21-SP, withdraw item R-22-4-605. Amendments to the Agenda
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Ordinance O-22-2-101 on second reading (remove "Metropolitan" from Planning Commission name). O-22-2-101 — AMENDMENTS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, APPENDIX A – ZONING, TO REFLECT THE NAME CHANGE OF THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION BY REMOVING “METROPOLITAN” FROM THE NAME THROUGHOUT APPENDIX A (AMENDS ORDINANCE O-90-9-130, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990) - O-22-2-101 – (SECOND READING): Zoning & land use
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Omid Sohrab rezoning (PC to CB). RZ-22-3-108 — Consideration of the request of Omid Sohrab for rezoning from PC Planned Commercial to CB Business and Manufacturing. Zoning & land use
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Ron Hodge rezoning (Ag to PR 5 du/acre). RZ-22-3-107 — Consideration of the request of Ron Hodge for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Zoning & land use
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Adam Wilson rezoning (Ag to PR 5 du/acre). RZ-22-3-106 — Consideration of the request of Adam Wilson for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Zoning & land use
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Elliott Jetton rezoning (PR 4 du/acre to RA). RZ-22-3-105 — Consideration of the request of Elliott Jetton for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre to RA Low Density Residential. Zoning & land use
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Turner Homes LLC rezoning (Ag to PR 7 du/acre). RZ-22-3-104 — Consideration of the request of Turner Homes, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 7 dwelling units per acre. Zoning & land use
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Turner Homes LLC Sector Plan Amendment (LDR/HP to MDR/HP). RZ-22-3-103 — Consideration of the request of Turner Homes, LLC for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection to MDR Medium Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection (HP Hillside Protection on 8531 Troutman Lane only). Zoning & land use
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Huber Properties LLC rezoning (PR 7 to 12 du/acre). RZ-22-3-102 — Consideration of the request of Huber Properties, LLC for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 7 dwelling units as per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 12 dwelling units per acre. Zoning & land use
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Huber Properties LLC Sector Plan Amendment (NC to MDR). RZ-22-3-101 — Consideration of the request of Huber Properties, LLC for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from NC Neighborhood Commercial to MDR Medium Density Residential. Zoning & land use
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Honor Powell High School Football Team for State Championship win. R-22-3-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE POWELL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE CLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Ninth Amendment to Contract No. 12-500 with Rural Metro. R-22-3-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Ninth Amendment to Contract Number 12-500 with Rural Metro of Tennessee, L.P. to provide medical ambulance services in Knox County, which amendment adds a temporary fifth response time exemption to begin December 1, 2021 and continue through the date on which the United States Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services determination that a Public Health Emergency exists as a result of COVID-19 ends, or until April 30, 2022, whichever comes first. Public safety
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve 261 Notary Public Applications. NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 261 Notary Public Applications received.
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Budget Amendments totaling $15,366.85. BUDGET AMENDMENTS: BUDGET AMENDMENTS - TOTAL AMOUNT $15,366.85:
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $130,224.98. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: LINE ITEM TRANSFERS - TOTAL AMOUNT $130,224.98:
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve closure of portion of former Watt Road on first reading. DRIVES AND ROADS – (TO BE CLOSED): CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF THE FORMER WATT ROAD WHICH WAS RELOCATED AS PART OF WATT ROAD INTERCHANGE WITH I-40 IN 1985 - (FIRST READING):
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve minutes of previous meeting (Feb 22, 2022). APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 22, 2022 (Regular Session).
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Honor Powell High School Football Team for State Championship win. R-22-3-102 — HONORARY RESOLUTIONS: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE POWELL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE CLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Amendment Four to Grant Contract with TN DHS for Juvenile Court. R-22-3-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Four to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services related to IV-D Magistrate Services for the Knox County Juvenile Court, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the grant by $324,588.00, increases the local match by $167,212.00, and extends the term by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2023. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve contract with TN Dept. of Health for Regional Forensic Center. R-22-3-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the Tennessee Department of Health in an amount not to exceed $930,666.00 for the period of January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2026 for the Knox County Regional Forensic Center to provide Medical Examiner Investigations, Postmortem Examinations and Consultations. Public safety
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve contract with Periscope Holdings for BuySpeed software upgrade. R-22-3-804 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contract documents with Periscope Holdings, Inc. to provide for a BuySpeed software upgrade from a self-hosted version to a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous

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