Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners — Votes — Rhonda Lee, year 2024

Meeting	Agenda item	Rhonda Lee’s vote	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Nov 12, 2024	Approve rezoning for Ryan S. Lynch, E Beaver Creek Drive, with conditions (reconsideration) 10-M-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Ryan S. Lynch for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0, 1302, 1304 East Beaver Creek Drive, Parcel ID 047 23401, 234, 23403. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-M-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 12, 2024	Approve rezoning for Ryan S. Lynch, E Beaver Creek Drive, with conditions (reconsideration) 10-M-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Ryan S. Lynch for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0, 1302, 1304 East Beaver Creek Drive, Parcel ID 047 23401, 234, 23403. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-M-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 12, 2024	Approve rezoning for Bhavinkumar Patel, 8535 Asheville Highway 10-F-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Bhavinkumar Patel for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to OB (Office, Medical and Related Services) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8535 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 062 21101. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-F-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 12, 2024	Approve rezoning for Oleg Zayets, N Campbell Station Rd & Campbell Park Ln 10-D-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Oleg Zayets for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 4.1 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 4.4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1110, 1112, 1114 North Campbell Station Road; 0,1202, 1203, 1206, 1207, 1210, 1211, 1214, 1215 Campbell Park Lane, Parcel ID 130JE00102, 00101, 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 010, 006, 007, 008, 009. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-D-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 12, 2024	Approve rezoning for Jeff Young, 11434 Snyder Road 10-C-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Jeff Young for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners Property located at 11434 Snyder Road, Parcel ID 130 16312. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-C-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 12, 2024	Approve rezoning for Benjamin C. Mullins, 8801 Grospoint Drive, with conditions 8-B-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PC (Planned Commercial), RAE (Exclusive Residential), PR (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre to OB (Office, Medical and Related Services) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8801 Grospoint Drive, Parcel ID 132 036. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 8-B-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 12, 2024	Approve Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Benjamin C. Mullins, 8801 Grospoint Drive 8-B-24-PA — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from SR (Suburban Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) to BP (Business Park), SR (Suburban Residential), and HP (Hillside Protection) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8801 Grospoint Drive, Parcel ID 132 036. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 8-B-24-PA) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 12, 2024	Approve minutes from the October 21, 2024 meeting CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 21, 2024: Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on October 21, 2024 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on October 21, 2024. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 12, 2024	Item deferred to December 2024 meeting 10-H-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6120 Babely Road, Parcel ID 050 114. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-H-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 12, 2024	Item deferred to December 2024 meeting 10-A-24-SNC — Consideration of the request of Jim Snowden/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of Andes Road to Ball Road between Schaad Road and the northeast corner of Parcel 091PA037 was before the Board of Commissioners. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-A-24-SNC) Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 12, 2024	Item deferred to December 2024 meeting 10-C-24-SNC — Consideration of the request of Jim Snowden/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of Ball Camp Pike to Ball Road between Ball Road and the west corner of Parcel 091 109 was before the Board of Commissioners. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-C-24-SNC) Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 12, 2024	Item deferred to December 2024 meeting 9-I-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 24 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners Property located at 2528 and 2536 West Beaver Creek Drive, Parcel ID 067 061, 062. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 9-I-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 12, 2024	Item deferred to December 2024 meeting 9-M-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre to PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 4.3 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2713 Byington Beaver Ridge Road, Parcel ID 090 116. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 9-M-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 12, 2024	Item deferred to December 2024 meeting 9-G-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and F (Floodway) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 6 dwelling units per acre and F (Floodway) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8920 Karns Valley Drive, Parcel ID 077 053. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 9-G-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 12, 2024	Item deferred to December 2024 meeting 10-L-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Taylor D. Forrester to remove a previously approved non-disturbance condition in the PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 3.25 dwelling units per acre district was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7816 Ball Camp Pike, Parcel ID 091 226. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-L-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Oct 28, 2024	Approve Knox County Grants and Community Development Manual. R-24-10-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Knox County Grants and Community Development Policy and Procedure Manual. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve contract for creation of Unified Development Ordinance. R-24-10-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc. in the amount of $437,080.00 for the creation of a Unified Development Ordinance. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
Oct 28, 2024	Approve 205 Notary Applications. 205 Notary Applications received.	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $928,213.03. Consideration of Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $928,213.03	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Accept new county roads in various subdivisions. Consideration of the Acceptance of New County Roads A) Dempsey Road located in Campbell Creek Phase 3, District 6. B) River Island Boulevard located in River Island Unit 1, District 8. C) Blue Ash Lane located in Shadow Brook Unit 1, District 6. D) Lourdes Lane located in Turnberry SD Unit 3, District 5. E) Willow View Lane located in Highlands at Northshore Units 4 & 5, District 5. F) Evening Ridge Lane located in Highlands at Northshore Unit 4, District 5. G) Riverwalk Lane located in Highlands at Northshore Unit 5, District 5. H) Remagen Lane located in Wildwood Gardens Phase VI, District 9. I) Marston Lane located in Wildwood Gardens Phase VI, District 9. J) Ruby Jane Lane located in Christian Springs Unit 1, District 8. K) Andrew Seagle Road located in Christian Springs Unit 1, District 8. L) Grace Nicely Lane located in Christian Springs Unit 1, District 8. M) Fox Ridge Lane located in Vista Hills Unit 1, District 7. N) Whippoorwill Road located in Vista Hills Unit 1, District 7. O) Spruce Hollow Lane located in Vista Hills Unit 1, District 7. P) Wade Crest Lane located in Vista Hills Unit 1, District 7. Q) Zachary Pointe Lane located in Zachary's Point, District 7. R) Wyndham Pointe Lane located in Wyndham Pointe Units 1,2, & 3 S) Ashton Pointe Lane located in Wyndham Pointe Unit 3, District 6. T) Willowcreek Pointe Lane located in Wyndham Pointe Unit 3, District 6. U) Woodcreek View Lane located in Wyndham Pointe Unit 2, District 6.	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Accept new county roads in various subdivisions. Consideration of the Acceptance of New County Roads A) Mistywood Road located in Hannah's Grove Unit II, District 7. B) Holly Berry Drive located in Hannah's Grove Unit II, District 7. C) Honeytree Lane located in Hannah's Grove Unit II, District 7. D) Thornapple Drive located in Hannah's Grove Unit II, District 7. E) Gable Run Drive located in Greenbrook Unit 1 & 2, District 6. F) Cedar Branch Road located in Greenbrook Unit 1, District 6. G) Cliffbranch Lane located in Greenbrook Unit 1, District 6. H) Ridgegate Lane located in Greenbrook Unit 2, District 6. I) Rolling Hills Lane located in Greenbrook Unit 3, District 6. J) Saddle Path Lane located in Greenbrook Unit 3, District 6. K) Orange Blossom Lane located in Greenbrook Unit 3, District 6. L) Maple Springs Lane located in Greenbrook Unit 3, District 6. M) Oakwood Hills Lane located in Bakertown Woods, District 3. N) Redwood Burl Lane located in Bakertown Woods, District 3. O) Maple Knot Lane located in Bakertown Woods, District 3. P) Tulip Polar Lane located in Bakertown Woods, District 3. Q) Willow Branch Lane located in Bakertown Woods, District 3. R) Horsestall Drive located in Shannon Valley Farms Unit 3- Section A, District 8. S) Golden Gate Road located in Shannon Valley Farms Unit 3- Section A, District 8. T) Gallant Lane located in Shannon Valley Farms Unit 3- Section A, District 8. U) Fresh Garden Drive located in Shannon Valley Farms Unit 4 - Section B District 8. V) Aromatic Aster Road located in Shannon Valley Farms Unit 4 - Section B District 8. W) Jade Pasture Lane located in Shannon Valley Farms Unit 4 - Section B District 8.	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve minutes from the previous meeting. Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on September 23, 2024.	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Accept resignation from Ethics Committee and appoint Michael Bittel. R-24-10-113 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Michael Covington from the Knox County Ethics Committee and approving the appointment of an individual to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Covington on the Ethics Committee, which term expires on October 31, 2025. Personnel & appointments Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Appoint an individual to Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board. R-24-10-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing an individual to the Knox County Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board of Directors. (Term expires September 30, 2027). Personnel & appointments Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Honor Smoky Mountains Hiking Club's 100th anniversary. R-24-10-104 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club in celebration of their 100th anniversary. Parks & community Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Recognize October 28, 2024 as National First Responders Day. R-24-10-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing October 28, 2024 as National First Responders Day in Knox County. Public safety Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Memorialize Christi Darleen Moore Kirk for service. R-24-10-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, memorializing Christi Darleen Moore Kirk for her service to the Knoxville community. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve grant contract for Carter Senior Center. R-24-10-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging in the amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for exercise equipment, furniture and supplies for the Carter Senior Center. (No local match required). Parks & community Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve MOU for real property tax valuation services. R-24-10-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with ETN Consultants Inc. to provide valuation services for real property tax matters in Knox County. Budget & taxes Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve amendment to Sheriff's Office Compassion Leave policy. R-24-10-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amendment to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Employees’ Merit System Rules and Regulations, 11.8 Compassion Leave, to allow five (5) compassion leave days with pay, which days do not have to be used consecutively, and to extend the definition of “immediate family”, all to conform with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office General Order Number 1-013. Personnel & appointments Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve grant funding applications for railroad, track, and crosstie replacements. R-24-10-804 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the applications for grant funding among the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation, the Knox County Railroad Authority, and the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Co., Inc., for the provision of railroad, track, and crosstie replacements and, if said applications are approved, authorizing the execution of grant contracts for the acceptance of the grant awards in the total amount up to $972,382.32 with a local match up to $108,042.48 to be paid by Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Co., Inc. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve Release of All Liability from railroad assets. R-24-10-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Release of All Liability from Railroad Assets between the Knox County Railroad Authority and the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Co., Inc. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve Quitclaim Deed for transfer of rail assets. R-24-10-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Quitclaim Deed between the Knox County Railroad Authority and the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Co., Inc. for the transfer of rail assets. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve consulting services agreement for government relations. R-24-10-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Consulting Services Agreement with Stones River Group, LLC in the amount not to exceed $75,000.00 ($6,250.00 per month) plus out-of-pocket expenses to provide government relations services with the State of Tennessee for the term ending October 31, 2025. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve amendment to grant contract for SPARK Program services. R-24-10-604 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Supporting, Preventing Adolescents Resources Knowledge (SPARK) Program services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $740,000.00 for a total amount of $800,000.00 and extends the term to end on June 30, 2029. (No Local Match Required). Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve grant contract for Grant In Aid Funds. R-24-10-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $353,800.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Grant In Aid Funds for the period beginning September 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. (No Local Match Required). Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve contract for air quality laboratory services. R-24-10-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Pace Analytical Services, LLC for the provision of Air Quality Laboratory Services for the Knox County Air Quality Management Department. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve amendment to contract for environmental health programs. R-24-10-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of administering environmental health programs, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $75,000.00 for a total amount of $200,000.00. (No local match required). Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve agreement for acute mental health care services. R-24-10-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. in the amount of $500,000.00 to provide various activities related to acute mental health care to individuals in crisis. (Federally funded through Treasury SLFRF Program). Public safety Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve civil design contract for Hardin Valley Road Phase 2 improvements. R-24-10-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a civil design contract in the amount of $676,100.00 with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for the Phase 2 improvements to Hardin Valley Road from Award Winning Way to N. Campbell Station Road. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve civil design supplement for Schaad Road Project turnarounds. R-24-10-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a civil design supplement in the amount of $49,800.00 with Robert G. Campbell & Associates for additional CEI services and design of turnarounds for the Schaad Road Project. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve construction contract for large culvert repair and replacement. R-24-10-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract in the amount of $1,126,746.44 with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Large Culvert Repair and Replacement Project. (Project is partially funded with a $701,183.50 grant from the American Rescue Plan Act) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve contract for Hardin Valley Road corridor transportation study. R-24-10-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. in the amount of $65,000.00 for professional engineering consultant services to conduct a transportation study to evaluate current and future roadway conditions and needs along the Hardin Valley Road corridor, including Hickory Creek and Everett Road and to review the feasibility of a new on-ramp configuration for Hardin Valley Road to Southbound Pellissippi Parkway which could alleviate traffic congestion on the eastern end of Hardin Valley Road. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve MOU with City of Knoxville for JAG grant administration. R-24-10-303 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Knoxville for the administration of the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) award and authorizing the acceptance of grant funding in an amount up to $37,782.00 as Knox County's portion of the grant award. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve contracts for vehicle body shop and repair services. R-24-10-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Jim McMichael Signs and Truck Parts, LGH Company dba Courtesy Body Works, and Malibu Collison Repair Center, LLC for the provision of Vehicle Body Shop and Repair Services. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve grant contract for police traffic services. R-24-10-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $115,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security to provide police traffic services as part of the Tennessee Highway Safety Plan for the period beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025. (No local match required). Public safety Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve Library Services and Technology Act Grant Contract. R-24-10-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Library Services and Technology Act Grant Contract in the amount of $10,005.00 with the Tennessee State Library and Archives. (Requires a one-to-one local match). Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Confirm reappointments to Emergency Communications District Board. R-24-10-114 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor's reappointments of Herman Lathers, Janette Burgin, and Brian Gard to the Knox County Emergency Communications District Board of Directors. Personnel & appointments Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Accept resignation from Golf Board and appoint Michael Bittel. R-24-10-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Penny Kleinschmidt from the Knox County Golf Board and approving the Knox County Mayor’s recommendation of Michael Bittel to complete the unfulfilled term of Ms. Kleinschmidt on the Golf Board, which term expires December 31, 2024. Personnel & appointments Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Accept resignation from Golf Board and appoint Commissioner Rawls. R-24-10-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Commissioner Gina Oster from the Knox County Golf Board and approving the Knox County Mayor's recommendation of Commissioner Damon Rawls for appointment to succeed Commissioner Oster on the Golf Board. Personnel & appointments Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for schools. R-24-10-209 — 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 $12,500.00. Schools Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for grant funding. R-24-10-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox Education Foundation for receipt of 865 Partner Engagement and Integrated Community and Family Engagement Grant funding up to $50,000.00. Schools Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for grant funding. R-24-10-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox Education Foundation for receipt of Priority Based Grant funding up to $100,000.00. Schools Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Authorize acceptance of State Special Education Preschool Grant. R-24-10-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education State Special Education Preschool Grant in the amount of $2,022,158.80. Schools Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve design contract for Gibbs High School roof replacement. R-24-10-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Design Contract with Thomas Caldwell Architect for a partial roof replacement at Gibbs High School to include the Career and Technical Education Building up to $188,760.00. Schools Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve design contract for Halls Middle School additions. R-24-10-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Design Contract with Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, PLLC for additions to Halls Middle School up to $675,000.00. Schools Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve contract for hazardous waste connection services. R-24-10-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Kary Environmental Services Inc. for the provision of Hazardous Waste Connection Services up to $50,000.00 annually for the term of November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025, which may be extended for four (4) additional years. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve contract for fire alarm inspection and repair services. R-24-10-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Gallaher and Associates, Inc. for the provision of Fire Alarm Inspection and Repair Services up to $180,000.00 annually for the term of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027, which may be extended for seven (7) additional years. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Approve software support agreement for IEP documentation storage. R-24-10-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an ApplicationXtender Software Support Agreement with InStream, LLC for annual software renewal for digital storage of IEP documentation from November 14, 2024 through November 13, 2025 at a cost of $12,014.00. Schools Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Amend agenda to hear items for Sheriff's Office Merit System Board and Ethics Committee appointment. Consideration of amendments to the agenda to hear Item #46 – Resolution R-24-10-112 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing an individual to the Knox County Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board of Directors. (Term expires September 30, 2027); and Item # 47 – Resolution R-24-10-113 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Michael Covington from the Knox County Ethics Committee and approving the appointment of an individual to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Covington on the Ethics Committee, which term expires on October 31, 2025 to be heard after the reading of Honorary Resolutions.	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Amend agenda to hear consent calendar items 1-34. Consideration of amendments to the agenda to hear the following items to be heard as a consent calendar at this time: Item #1; Item #2; Item #3; Item #4; Item #5; Item #6; Item #7; Item #8; Item #9; Item #10; Item #11; Item #12; Item #13; Item #14; Item #15; Item #16; Item #17; Item #18; Item #19; Item #20; Item #21; Item #22; Item #23; Item #24; Item #25; Item #26; Item #27; Item #28; Item #29; Item #30; Item #31; Item #32; Item #33; and Item #34.	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Amend agenda to withdraw Budget Amendments item. Consideration of amendments to the agenda to withdraw Item #44 – Budget Amendments.	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Amend agenda to defer items honoring Officer Blakely, road improvements, and residential infrastructure district. Consideration of amendments to the agenda to defer the following items to the November 2024 meeting: Item #35 – Resolution R-24-10-101 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Officer Tucker Blakely for his service and ultimate sacrifice to the citizens of Knox County with the placement of a permanent memorial at the intersection of Emory Road and Brickyard Road, as well as naming the bridge over Beaver Creek on Brickyard Road in his memory; Item #49 – Resolution R-24-10-405 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with D.R. Horton, Inc. for road improvements at two intersections, Tipton Station Road at Martin Mill Pike (West) and Maryville Pike at Tipton Station Road; Item #51 – Resolution R-24-10-805 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, establishing 2814 Tipton Station Road as a Residential Infrastructure Development District.	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024	Amend agenda to add items for reappointment, senior center grant, hiking club honor, and discussion item. Consideration of amendments to the agenda to add Item #12 – Resolution R-24-10-114 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor's reappointment of Herman Lathers, Janette Burgin, and Brian Gard to the Knox County Emergency Communications District Board of Directors; Item #34 – Resolution R-24-10-905 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging in the amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for exercise equipment, furniture and supplies for the Carter Senior Center. (No local match required); Item #38 – Resolution R-24-10-104 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club in celebration of their 100th anniversary; and Item #53 – Discussion item regarding 2025 County Government Day on the Hill.	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 21, 2024	Approve Ordinance O-24-9-101 amending zoning ordinance for drive-throughs O-24-9-101 — Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 4, Section 4.108 creating standards for Drive-Through Facilities, Article 5, Sections 5.31.02 through 5.31.03 pertaining to the CA (General Business) zone, and 5.32.02 through 5.32.03 pertaining to the CB (Business and Manufacturing) zone, to allow consideration of Drive-Through Facilities within these zones, and Section 5.37.03 pertaining to the CR (Rural Commercial) zone, Section 5.38.03 pertaining to the CN (Neighborhood Commercial) zone, and 5.91.03 pertaining to the TC (Town Center) zone, adding references to the drive-through standards on Second Reading. (Ord. No. O-90-9-130, adopted 9-10-90, as amended) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 21, 2024	Defer Avera Lynn McDaniel rezoning to November 2024 Applicant was not present at time of reading. Commissioner Fox moved to defer this item to the November 2024 meeting.	Aye	Deferred	10-0-0-1	Deferred
Oct 21, 2024	Initiate rezoning application (PR to A and RA) 24-10-5-RZ — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to initiate an application for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) to A (Agricultural) and RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8744 Chapman Highway / Parcel ID 138 104 (Part of). 24-10-5-RZ Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Failed	3-7-0-1	Split Failed
Oct 21, 2024	Initiate rezoning application (CA to A) 24-10-4-RZ — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to initiate an application for rezoning from CA (General Business) to A (Agricultural) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8744 Chapman Highway / Parcel ID 138 104 (Part of). Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Failed	3-7-0-1	Split Failed
Oct 21, 2024	Initiate Plan Amendment 24-10-3-RZ — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to initiate a Plan Amendment from CMU (Corridor Mixed-Use), HP (Hillside Protection) / CA (General Business) to TN (Traditional Neighborhood), POS (Parks and Open Space), TCMU (Town Center Mixed-Use), HP (Hillside Protection) / A (Agricultural) at 8744 Chapman Highway was before the Board of Commissioners. Parcel ID 138 104 (Part of). Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Failed	3-7-0-1	Split Failed
Oct 21, 2024	Initiate rezoning application (PR to A) 24-10-2-RZ — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to initiate an application for rezoning from Planned Residential to Agricultural was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8802 Sevierville Pike/Parcel ID 138 270 (Part of). Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Failed	3-8-0-0	Split Failed
Oct 21, 2024	Initiate rezoning application (PR to A) 24-10-1-RZ — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to initiate an application for rezoning from Planned Residential to Agricultural was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 2814 Tipton Station Road/Parcel ID 148 049 (Part of). Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Failed	3-8-0-0	Split Failed
Oct 21, 2024	Approve Mesana Investments rezoning (PR 3 to PR 5) with conditions RZ-24-10-107 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre subject to conditions: 1) there is to be a Class B vegetation buffer along Tipton Station Road; and 2) there will be no access to Tipton Station Road. Zoning & land use Item history →	No	Adopted	6-5-0-0	Split
Oct 21, 2024	Approve Gregory Dee rezoning (A, F, TO to PR, F, TO) RZ-24-10-106 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Gregory Dee for rezoning from A (Agricultural), F (Floodway), and TO (Technology Overlay) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 1.5 dwelling units per acre, F (Floodway), and TO (Technology Overlay) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 21, 2024	Approve Stefan Claar rezoning (PR to CA) with condition RZ-24-10-105 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Stefan Claar for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 7.25 dwelling units per acre to CA (General Business) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation subject to one condition that there will be a landscape buffer on the residential side of the road. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 21, 2024	Approve Michael Shaddle rezoning (A to RA) with condition RZ-24-10-104 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Michael Shaddle for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation, subject to the condition that future lot access be accommodated via an easement to Ball Camp Pike. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 21, 2024	Approve Blakley Dance Pavlis rezoning, multiple zones RZ-24-10-103 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Blakley Dance Pavlis for rezoning from RB (General Residential), A (Agricultural), and F (Floodway) to RA (Low Density Residential) and F (Floodway) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 21, 2024	Approve Nancy Cox rezoning (A to RA) RZ-24-10-102 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Nancy Cox for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 21, 2024	Approve Homestead Land Holdings rezoning (A to PR) RZ-24-10-101 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre, as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 21, 2024	Defer William Dale Rhoton rezoning to November 2024 Substitute motion to defer this item to the November 2024 meeting.	Aye	Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
Oct 21, 2024	Approve Julie Cloninger rezoning (A to CN) with condition RZ-24-10-110 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Julie Cloninger for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CN (Neighborhood Commercial) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation plus the condition that there will be a 100 foot vegetation barrier up to the singular driveway entering into and exiting from the parcel. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 21, 2024	Approve Logan Higgins rezoning (PR up to 2 to PR up to 8) RZ-24-10-109 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Logan Higgins for rezoning from PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 8 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation (subject to the four (4) conditions included) Zoning & land use Item history →	No	Adopted	8-3-0-0	Split
Oct 21, 2024	Approve Logan Higgins rezoning (PR up to 2 to PR up to 8) RZ-24-10-109 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Logan Higgins for rezoning from PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 8 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation (subject to the four (4) conditions included) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Failed	5-6-0-0	Split Failed
Oct 21, 2024	Approve Logan Higgins Comprehensive Plan amendment (RC to SR) RZ-24-10-108 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Logan Higgins for a Comprehensive Plan amendment from RC (Rural Commercial) to SR (Suburban Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →	No	Adopted	6-5-0-0	Split
Oct 21, 2024	Approve minutes from previous meeting (Sep 16, 2024) Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on September 16, 2024 was before the Board of Commissioners.	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024	Amend Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article X, Division 1, Section 2-763 O-24-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE X, DIVISION 1, SECTION 2-763, “TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964”, TO COMPLY WITH NEW GUIDANCE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-16-8-101, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 26, 2016, ORDINANCE O-19-3-101, ADOPTED APRIL 22, 2019, AND ORDINANCE O-22-10-101, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 21, 2022) - O-24-8-101 - (SECOND READING) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Aye	Adopted	10-0-1-0
Sep 23, 2024	Approve Lease Agreement with Industrial Development Board for Fairview Technology Center R-24-9-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX FOR THE FAIRVIEW TECHNOLOGY CENTER FOR A TERM ENDING ON NOVEMBER 26, 2033, WHICH SPACE IS USED AS A BUSINESS INCUBATOR Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024	Approve Knox County Youth Sports Policy and Procedure Handbook R-24-9-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY YOUTH SPORTS POLICY AND PROCEDURE HANDBOOK TO FORMALIZE HOW KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES ARE ORGANIZED AND CONDUCTED Parks & community Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024	Approve Community Parks and Youth Sports Facility Use Permit R-24-9-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A COMMUNITY PARKS AND KNOX COUNTY YOUTH SPORTS FACILITY USE PERMIT TO ALLOW SHORT-TERM USE OF SPECIFIC SEASONAL SPORT FIELDS BY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (CONDUITS) ENGAGED IN PROVIDING SPORTS LEAGUES TO THE PUBLIC Parks & community Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024	Approve contract with Ernst & Young for Mental Health Resources Needs Assessment R-24-9-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ERNST & YOUNG, LLP FOR THE PROVISION OF COMPLETING A NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN OF MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024	Approve Amendment One to TN Dept of Health grant for Public Health Workforce R-24-9-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF RECRUITING, RETAINING AND TRAINING THE PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $26,200.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,228,600.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024	Appoint John Valliant to Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board R-24-9-115 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING JOHN VALLIANT TO THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2027) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Aye	Adopted	6-5-0-0	Split
Sep 23, 2024	Approve 157 Notary Applications NOTARY APPLICATIONS	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024	Approve Budget Amendments BUDGET AMENDMENTS	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024	Approve Line Item Transfers LINE ITEM TRANSFERS	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024	Close portion of Lobetti Road north of new Schaad Road CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF LOBETTI ROAD IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF THE NEW SCHAAD ROAD, DISTRICT 6 - (SECOND READING)	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024	Close portion of Lobetti Road north of new Schaad Road CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF LOBETTI ROAD IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF THE NEW SCHAAD ROAD, DISTRICT 6 - (SECOND READING)	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024	Close portion of Lobetti Road between Jubilee Farms Way and Ball Camp Pike CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF LOBETTI ROAD BETWEEN JUBILEE FARMS WAY AND BALL CAMP PIKE, DISTRICT 6 - (SECOND READING)	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024	Acceptance of new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024	Approve minutes from previous meeting held on August 26, 2024 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 26, 2024	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024	Honor Commissioner Carson Dailey for his service to the Commission R-24-9-105 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING COMMISSIONER CARSON DAILEY FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION Personnel & appointments Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024	Honor Commissioner Richie Beeler for his service to the Commission R-24-9-104 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING COMMISSIONER RICHIE BEELER FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION Personnel & appointments Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024	Honor Commissioner John Schoonmaker for his service to the Commission R-24-9-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING COMMISSIONER JOHN SCHOONMAKER FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION Personnel & appointments Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024	Honor Commissioner Kyle Ward for his service to the Commission R-24-9-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING COMMISSIONER KYLE WARD FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION Personnel & appointments Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024	Honor Commissioner Dasha Lundy for her service to the Commission R-24-9-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING COMMISSIONER DASHA LUNDY FOR HER SERVICE ON THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION Personnel & appointments Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024	Approve contract with Richard Mayberry for Law Clerk services R-24-9-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH RICHARD MAYBERRY FOR SERVING AS A LAW CLERK TO THE CHANCELLORS OF CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE FROM JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $115,00.00 Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024	Approve DOJ grant for genetic genealogy testing for cold cases R-24-9-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $117,000.00 TO BE USED FOR GENETIC GENEALOGY TESTING TO HELP IDENTIFY UNIDENTIFIED PERSONS/COLD CASES Public safety Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous

Nov 12, 2024

Approve rezoning for Ryan S. Lynch, E Beaver Creek Drive, with conditions (reconsideration) 10-M-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Ryan S. Lynch for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0, 1302, 1304 East Beaver Creek Drive, Parcel ID 047 23401, 234, 23403. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-M-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 12, 2024

Approve rezoning for Ryan S. Lynch, E Beaver Creek Drive, with conditions (reconsideration) 10-M-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Ryan S. Lynch for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0, 1302, 1304 East Beaver Creek Drive, Parcel ID 047 23401, 234, 23403. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-M-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 12, 2024

Approve rezoning for Bhavinkumar Patel, 8535 Asheville Highway 10-F-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Bhavinkumar Patel for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to OB (Office, Medical and Related Services) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8535 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 062 21101. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-F-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 12, 2024

Approve rezoning for Oleg Zayets, N Campbell Station Rd & Campbell Park Ln 10-D-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Oleg Zayets for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 4.1 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 4.4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1110, 1112, 1114 North Campbell Station Road; 0,1202, 1203, 1206, 1207, 1210, 1211, 1214, 1215 Campbell Park Lane, Parcel ID 130JE00102, 00101, 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 010, 006, 007, 008, 009. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-D-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 12, 2024

Approve rezoning for Jeff Young, 11434 Snyder Road 10-C-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Jeff Young for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners Property located at 11434 Snyder Road, Parcel ID 130 16312. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-C-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 12, 2024

Approve rezoning for Benjamin C. Mullins, 8801 Grospoint Drive, with conditions 8-B-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PC (Planned Commercial), RAE (Exclusive Residential), PR (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre to OB (Office, Medical and Related Services) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8801 Grospoint Drive, Parcel ID 132 036. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 8-B-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 12, 2024

Approve Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Benjamin C. Mullins, 8801 Grospoint Drive 8-B-24-PA — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from SR (Suburban Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) to BP (Business Park), SR (Suburban Residential), and HP (Hillside Protection) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8801 Grospoint Drive, Parcel ID 132 036. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 8-B-24-PA) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 12, 2024

Approve minutes from the October 21, 2024 meeting CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 21, 2024: Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on October 21, 2024 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on October 21, 2024. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 12, 2024

Item deferred to December 2024 meeting 10-H-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6120 Babely Road, Parcel ID 050 114. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-H-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 12, 2024

Item deferred to December 2024 meeting 10-A-24-SNC — Consideration of the request of Jim Snowden/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of Andes Road to Ball Road between Schaad Road and the northeast corner of Parcel 091PA037 was before the Board of Commissioners. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-A-24-SNC) Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 12, 2024

Item deferred to December 2024 meeting 10-C-24-SNC — Consideration of the request of Jim Snowden/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of Ball Camp Pike to Ball Road between Ball Road and the west corner of Parcel 091 109 was before the Board of Commissioners. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-C-24-SNC) Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 12, 2024

Item deferred to December 2024 meeting 9-I-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 24 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners Property located at 2528 and 2536 West Beaver Creek Drive, Parcel ID 067 061, 062. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 9-I-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 12, 2024

Item deferred to December 2024 meeting 9-M-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre to PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 4.3 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2713 Byington Beaver Ridge Road, Parcel ID 090 116. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 9-M-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 12, 2024

Item deferred to December 2024 meeting 9-G-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and F (Floodway) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 6 dwelling units per acre and F (Floodway) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8920 Karns Valley Drive, Parcel ID 077 053. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 9-G-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 12, 2024

Item deferred to December 2024 meeting 10-L-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Taylor D. Forrester to remove a previously approved non-disturbance condition in the PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 3.25 dwelling units per acre district was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7816 Ball Camp Pike, Parcel ID 091 226. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-L-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Oct 28, 2024

Approve Knox County Grants and Community Development Manual. R-24-10-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Knox County Grants and Community Development Policy and Procedure Manual. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve contract for creation of Unified Development Ordinance. R-24-10-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc. in the amount of $437,080.00 for the creation of a Unified Development Ordinance. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

10-1-0-0

Split

Oct 28, 2024

Approve 205 Notary Applications. 205 Notary Applications received.

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $928,213.03. Consideration of Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $928,213.03

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Accept new county roads in various subdivisions. Consideration of the Acceptance of New County Roads A) Dempsey Road located in Campbell Creek Phase 3, District 6. B) River Island Boulevard located in River Island Unit 1, District 8. C) Blue Ash Lane located in Shadow Brook Unit 1, District 6. D) Lourdes Lane located in Turnberry SD Unit 3, District 5. E) Willow View Lane located in Highlands at Northshore Units 4 & 5, District 5. F) Evening Ridge Lane located in Highlands at Northshore Unit 4, District 5. G) Riverwalk Lane located in Highlands at Northshore Unit 5, District 5. H) Remagen Lane located in Wildwood Gardens Phase VI, District 9. I) Marston Lane located in Wildwood Gardens Phase VI, District 9. J) Ruby Jane Lane located in Christian Springs Unit 1, District 8. K) Andrew Seagle Road located in Christian Springs Unit 1, District 8. L) Grace Nicely Lane located in Christian Springs Unit 1, District 8. M) Fox Ridge Lane located in Vista Hills Unit 1, District 7. N) Whippoorwill Road located in Vista Hills Unit 1, District 7. O) Spruce Hollow Lane located in Vista Hills Unit 1, District 7. P) Wade Crest Lane located in Vista Hills Unit 1, District 7. Q) Zachary Pointe Lane located in Zachary's Point, District 7. R) Wyndham Pointe Lane located in Wyndham Pointe Units 1,2, & 3 S) Ashton Pointe Lane located in Wyndham Pointe Unit 3, District 6. T) Willowcreek Pointe Lane located in Wyndham Pointe Unit 3, District 6. U) Woodcreek View Lane located in Wyndham Pointe Unit 2, District 6.

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Accept new county roads in various subdivisions. Consideration of the Acceptance of New County Roads A) Mistywood Road located in Hannah's Grove Unit II, District 7. B) Holly Berry Drive located in Hannah's Grove Unit II, District 7. C) Honeytree Lane located in Hannah's Grove Unit II, District 7. D) Thornapple Drive located in Hannah's Grove Unit II, District 7. E) Gable Run Drive located in Greenbrook Unit 1 & 2, District 6. F) Cedar Branch Road located in Greenbrook Unit 1, District 6. G) Cliffbranch Lane located in Greenbrook Unit 1, District 6. H) Ridgegate Lane located in Greenbrook Unit 2, District 6. I) Rolling Hills Lane located in Greenbrook Unit 3, District 6. J) Saddle Path Lane located in Greenbrook Unit 3, District 6. K) Orange Blossom Lane located in Greenbrook Unit 3, District 6. L) Maple Springs Lane located in Greenbrook Unit 3, District 6. M) Oakwood Hills Lane located in Bakertown Woods, District 3. N) Redwood Burl Lane located in Bakertown Woods, District 3. O) Maple Knot Lane located in Bakertown Woods, District 3. P) Tulip Polar Lane located in Bakertown Woods, District 3. Q) Willow Branch Lane located in Bakertown Woods, District 3. R) Horsestall Drive located in Shannon Valley Farms Unit 3- Section A, District 8. S) Golden Gate Road located in Shannon Valley Farms Unit 3- Section A, District 8. T) Gallant Lane located in Shannon Valley Farms Unit 3- Section A, District 8. U) Fresh Garden Drive located in Shannon Valley Farms Unit 4 - Section B District 8. V) Aromatic Aster Road located in Shannon Valley Farms Unit 4 - Section B District 8. W) Jade Pasture Lane located in Shannon Valley Farms Unit 4 - Section B District 8.

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve minutes from the previous meeting. Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on September 23, 2024.

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Accept resignation from Ethics Committee and appoint Michael Bittel. R-24-10-113 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Michael Covington from the Knox County Ethics Committee and approving the appointment of an individual to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Covington on the Ethics Committee, which term expires on October 31, 2025. Personnel & appointments Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Appoint an individual to Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board. R-24-10-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing an individual to the Knox County Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board of Directors. (Term expires September 30, 2027). Personnel & appointments Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Honor Smoky Mountains Hiking Club's 100th anniversary. R-24-10-104 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club in celebration of their 100th anniversary. Parks & community Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Recognize October 28, 2024 as National First Responders Day. R-24-10-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing October 28, 2024 as National First Responders Day in Knox County. Public safety Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Memorialize Christi Darleen Moore Kirk for service. R-24-10-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, memorializing Christi Darleen Moore Kirk for her service to the Knoxville community. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve grant contract for Carter Senior Center. R-24-10-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging in the amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for exercise equipment, furniture and supplies for the Carter Senior Center. (No local match required). Parks & community Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve MOU for real property tax valuation services. R-24-10-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with ETN Consultants Inc. to provide valuation services for real property tax matters in Knox County. Budget & taxes Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve amendment to Sheriff's Office Compassion Leave policy. R-24-10-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amendment to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Employees’ Merit System Rules and Regulations, 11.8 Compassion Leave, to allow five (5) compassion leave days with pay, which days do not have to be used consecutively, and to extend the definition of “immediate family”, all to conform with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office General Order Number 1-013. Personnel & appointments Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve grant funding applications for railroad, track, and crosstie replacements. R-24-10-804 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the applications for grant funding among the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation, the Knox County Railroad Authority, and the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Co., Inc., for the provision of railroad, track, and crosstie replacements and, if said applications are approved, authorizing the execution of grant contracts for the acceptance of the grant awards in the total amount up to $972,382.32 with a local match up to $108,042.48 to be paid by Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Co., Inc. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve Release of All Liability from railroad assets. R-24-10-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Release of All Liability from Railroad Assets between the Knox County Railroad Authority and the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Co., Inc. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve Quitclaim Deed for transfer of rail assets. R-24-10-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Quitclaim Deed between the Knox County Railroad Authority and the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Co., Inc. for the transfer of rail assets. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve consulting services agreement for government relations. R-24-10-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Consulting Services Agreement with Stones River Group, LLC in the amount not to exceed $75,000.00 ($6,250.00 per month) plus out-of-pocket expenses to provide government relations services with the State of Tennessee for the term ending October 31, 2025. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve amendment to grant contract for SPARK Program services. R-24-10-604 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Supporting, Preventing Adolescents Resources Knowledge (SPARK) Program services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $740,000.00 for a total amount of $800,000.00 and extends the term to end on June 30, 2029. (No Local Match Required). Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve grant contract for Grant In Aid Funds. R-24-10-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $353,800.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Grant In Aid Funds for the period beginning September 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. (No Local Match Required). Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve contract for air quality laboratory services. R-24-10-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Pace Analytical Services, LLC for the provision of Air Quality Laboratory Services for the Knox County Air Quality Management Department. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve amendment to contract for environmental health programs. R-24-10-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of administering environmental health programs, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $75,000.00 for a total amount of $200,000.00. (No local match required). Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve agreement for acute mental health care services. R-24-10-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. in the amount of $500,000.00 to provide various activities related to acute mental health care to individuals in crisis. (Federally funded through Treasury SLFRF Program). Public safety Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve civil design contract for Hardin Valley Road Phase 2 improvements. R-24-10-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a civil design contract in the amount of $676,100.00 with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for the Phase 2 improvements to Hardin Valley Road from Award Winning Way to N. Campbell Station Road. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve civil design supplement for Schaad Road Project turnarounds. R-24-10-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a civil design supplement in the amount of $49,800.00 with Robert G. Campbell & Associates for additional CEI services and design of turnarounds for the Schaad Road Project. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve construction contract for large culvert repair and replacement. R-24-10-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract in the amount of $1,126,746.44 with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Large Culvert Repair and Replacement Project. (Project is partially funded with a $701,183.50 grant from the American Rescue Plan Act) Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve contract for Hardin Valley Road corridor transportation study. R-24-10-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. in the amount of $65,000.00 for professional engineering consultant services to conduct a transportation study to evaluate current and future roadway conditions and needs along the Hardin Valley Road corridor, including Hickory Creek and Everett Road and to review the feasibility of a new on-ramp configuration for Hardin Valley Road to Southbound Pellissippi Parkway which could alleviate traffic congestion on the eastern end of Hardin Valley Road. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve MOU with City of Knoxville for JAG grant administration. R-24-10-303 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Knoxville for the administration of the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) award and authorizing the acceptance of grant funding in an amount up to $37,782.00 as Knox County's portion of the grant award. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve contracts for vehicle body shop and repair services. R-24-10-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Jim McMichael Signs and Truck Parts, LGH Company dba Courtesy Body Works, and Malibu Collison Repair Center, LLC for the provision of Vehicle Body Shop and Repair Services. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve grant contract for police traffic services. R-24-10-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $115,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security to provide police traffic services as part of the Tennessee Highway Safety Plan for the period beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025. (No local match required). Public safety Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve Library Services and Technology Act Grant Contract. R-24-10-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Library Services and Technology Act Grant Contract in the amount of $10,005.00 with the Tennessee State Library and Archives. (Requires a one-to-one local match). Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Confirm reappointments to Emergency Communications District Board. R-24-10-114 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor's reappointments of Herman Lathers, Janette Burgin, and Brian Gard to the Knox County Emergency Communications District Board of Directors. Personnel & appointments Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Accept resignation from Golf Board and appoint Michael Bittel. R-24-10-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Penny Kleinschmidt from the Knox County Golf Board and approving the Knox County Mayor’s recommendation of Michael Bittel to complete the unfulfilled term of Ms. Kleinschmidt on the Golf Board, which term expires December 31, 2024. Personnel & appointments Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Accept resignation from Golf Board and appoint Commissioner Rawls. R-24-10-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Commissioner Gina Oster from the Knox County Golf Board and approving the Knox County Mayor's recommendation of Commissioner Damon Rawls for appointment to succeed Commissioner Oster on the Golf Board. Personnel & appointments Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for schools. R-24-10-209 — 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 $12,500.00. Schools Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for grant funding. R-24-10-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox Education Foundation for receipt of 865 Partner Engagement and Integrated Community and Family Engagement Grant funding up to $50,000.00. Schools Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for grant funding. R-24-10-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox Education Foundation for receipt of Priority Based Grant funding up to $100,000.00. Schools Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Authorize acceptance of State Special Education Preschool Grant. R-24-10-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education State Special Education Preschool Grant in the amount of $2,022,158.80. Schools Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve design contract for Gibbs High School roof replacement. R-24-10-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Design Contract with Thomas Caldwell Architect for a partial roof replacement at Gibbs High School to include the Career and Technical Education Building up to $188,760.00. Schools Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve design contract for Halls Middle School additions. R-24-10-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Design Contract with Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, PLLC for additions to Halls Middle School up to $675,000.00. Schools Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve contract for hazardous waste connection services. R-24-10-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Kary Environmental Services Inc. for the provision of Hazardous Waste Connection Services up to $50,000.00 annually for the term of November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025, which may be extended for four (4) additional years. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve contract for fire alarm inspection and repair services. R-24-10-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Gallaher and Associates, Inc. for the provision of Fire Alarm Inspection and Repair Services up to $180,000.00 annually for the term of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027, which may be extended for seven (7) additional years. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Approve software support agreement for IEP documentation storage. R-24-10-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an ApplicationXtender Software Support Agreement with InStream, LLC for annual software renewal for digital storage of IEP documentation from November 14, 2024 through November 13, 2025 at a cost of $12,014.00. Schools Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Amend agenda to hear items for Sheriff's Office Merit System Board and Ethics Committee appointment. Consideration of amendments to the agenda to hear Item #46 – Resolution R-24-10-112 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing an individual to the Knox County Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board of Directors. (Term expires September 30, 2027); and Item # 47 – Resolution R-24-10-113 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Michael Covington from the Knox County Ethics Committee and approving the appointment of an individual to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Covington on the Ethics Committee, which term expires on October 31, 2025 to be heard after the reading of Honorary Resolutions.

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Amend agenda to hear consent calendar items 1-34. Consideration of amendments to the agenda to hear the following items to be heard as a consent calendar at this time: Item #1; Item #2; Item #3; Item #4; Item #5; Item #6; Item #7; Item #8; Item #9; Item #10; Item #11; Item #12; Item #13; Item #14; Item #15; Item #16; Item #17; Item #18; Item #19; Item #20; Item #21; Item #22; Item #23; Item #24; Item #25; Item #26; Item #27; Item #28; Item #29; Item #30; Item #31; Item #32; Item #33; and Item #34.

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Amend agenda to withdraw Budget Amendments item. Consideration of amendments to the agenda to withdraw Item #44 – Budget Amendments.

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Amend agenda to defer items honoring Officer Blakely, road improvements, and residential infrastructure district. Consideration of amendments to the agenda to defer the following items to the November 2024 meeting: Item #35 – Resolution R-24-10-101 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Officer Tucker Blakely for his service and ultimate sacrifice to the citizens of Knox County with the placement of a permanent memorial at the intersection of Emory Road and Brickyard Road, as well as naming the bridge over Beaver Creek on Brickyard Road in his memory; Item #49 – Resolution R-24-10-405 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with D.R. Horton, Inc. for road improvements at two intersections, Tipton Station Road at Martin Mill Pike (West) and Maryville Pike at Tipton Station Road; Item #51 – Resolution R-24-10-805 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, establishing 2814 Tipton Station Road as a Residential Infrastructure Development District.

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 28, 2024

Amend agenda to add items for reappointment, senior center grant, hiking club honor, and discussion item. Consideration of amendments to the agenda to add Item #12 – Resolution R-24-10-114 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor's reappointment of Herman Lathers, Janette Burgin, and Brian Gard to the Knox County Emergency Communications District Board of Directors; Item #34 – Resolution R-24-10-905 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging in the amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for exercise equipment, furniture and supplies for the Carter Senior Center. (No local match required); Item #38 – Resolution R-24-10-104 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club in celebration of their 100th anniversary; and Item #53 – Discussion item regarding 2025 County Government Day on the Hill.

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 21, 2024

Approve Ordinance O-24-9-101 amending zoning ordinance for drive-throughs O-24-9-101 — Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 4, Section 4.108 creating standards for Drive-Through Facilities, Article 5, Sections 5.31.02 through 5.31.03 pertaining to the CA (General Business) zone, and 5.32.02 through 5.32.03 pertaining to the CB (Business and Manufacturing) zone, to allow consideration of Drive-Through Facilities within these zones, and Section 5.37.03 pertaining to the CR (Rural Commercial) zone, Section 5.38.03 pertaining to the CN (Neighborhood Commercial) zone, and 5.91.03 pertaining to the TC (Town Center) zone, adding references to the drive-through standards on Second Reading. (Ord. No. O-90-9-130, adopted 9-10-90, as amended) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 21, 2024

Defer Avera Lynn McDaniel rezoning to November 2024 Applicant was not present at time of reading. Commissioner Fox moved to defer this item to the November 2024 meeting.

Aye

Deferred

10-0-0-1

Deferred

Oct 21, 2024

Initiate rezoning application (PR to A and RA) 24-10-5-RZ — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to initiate an application for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) to A (Agricultural) and RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8744 Chapman Highway / Parcel ID 138 104 (Part of). 24-10-5-RZ Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Failed

3-7-0-1

Split Failed

Oct 21, 2024

Initiate rezoning application (CA to A) 24-10-4-RZ — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to initiate an application for rezoning from CA (General Business) to A (Agricultural) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8744 Chapman Highway / Parcel ID 138 104 (Part of). Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Failed

3-7-0-1

Split Failed

Oct 21, 2024

Initiate Plan Amendment 24-10-3-RZ — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to initiate a Plan Amendment from CMU (Corridor Mixed-Use), HP (Hillside Protection) / CA (General Business) to TN (Traditional Neighborhood), POS (Parks and Open Space), TCMU (Town Center Mixed-Use), HP (Hillside Protection) / A (Agricultural) at 8744 Chapman Highway was before the Board of Commissioners. Parcel ID 138 104 (Part of). Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Failed

3-7-0-1

Split Failed

Oct 21, 2024

Initiate rezoning application (PR to A) 24-10-2-RZ — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to initiate an application for rezoning from Planned Residential to Agricultural was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8802 Sevierville Pike/Parcel ID 138 270 (Part of). Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Failed

3-8-0-0

Split Failed

Oct 21, 2024

Initiate rezoning application (PR to A) 24-10-1-RZ — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to initiate an application for rezoning from Planned Residential to Agricultural was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 2814 Tipton Station Road/Parcel ID 148 049 (Part of). Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Failed

3-8-0-0

Split Failed

Oct 21, 2024

Approve Mesana Investments rezoning (PR 3 to PR 5) with conditions RZ-24-10-107 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre subject to conditions: 1) there is to be a Class B vegetation buffer along Tipton Station Road; and 2) there will be no access to Tipton Station Road. Zoning & land use Item history →

No

Adopted

6-5-0-0

Split

Oct 21, 2024

Approve Gregory Dee rezoning (A, F, TO to PR, F, TO) RZ-24-10-106 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Gregory Dee for rezoning from A (Agricultural), F (Floodway), and TO (Technology Overlay) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 1.5 dwelling units per acre, F (Floodway), and TO (Technology Overlay) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 21, 2024

Approve Stefan Claar rezoning (PR to CA) with condition RZ-24-10-105 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Stefan Claar for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 7.25 dwelling units per acre to CA (General Business) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation subject to one condition that there will be a landscape buffer on the residential side of the road. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 21, 2024

Approve Michael Shaddle rezoning (A to RA) with condition RZ-24-10-104 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Michael Shaddle for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation, subject to the condition that future lot access be accommodated via an easement to Ball Camp Pike. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 21, 2024

Approve Blakley Dance Pavlis rezoning, multiple zones RZ-24-10-103 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Blakley Dance Pavlis for rezoning from RB (General Residential), A (Agricultural), and F (Floodway) to RA (Low Density Residential) and F (Floodway) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 21, 2024

Approve Nancy Cox rezoning (A to RA) RZ-24-10-102 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Nancy Cox for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 21, 2024

Approve Homestead Land Holdings rezoning (A to PR) RZ-24-10-101 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre, as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 21, 2024

Defer William Dale Rhoton rezoning to November 2024 Substitute motion to defer this item to the November 2024 meeting.

Aye

Adopted

10-1-0-0

Split

Oct 21, 2024

Approve Julie Cloninger rezoning (A to CN) with condition RZ-24-10-110 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Julie Cloninger for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CN (Neighborhood Commercial) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation plus the condition that there will be a 100 foot vegetation barrier up to the singular driveway entering into and exiting from the parcel. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 21, 2024

Approve Logan Higgins rezoning (PR up to 2 to PR up to 8) RZ-24-10-109 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Logan Higgins for rezoning from PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 8 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation (subject to the four (4) conditions included) Zoning & land use Item history →

No

Adopted

8-3-0-0

Split

Oct 21, 2024

Approve Logan Higgins rezoning (PR up to 2 to PR up to 8) RZ-24-10-109 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Logan Higgins for rezoning from PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 8 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation (subject to the four (4) conditions included) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Failed

5-6-0-0

Split Failed

Oct 21, 2024

Approve Logan Higgins Comprehensive Plan amendment (RC to SR) RZ-24-10-108 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Logan Higgins for a Comprehensive Plan amendment from RC (Rural Commercial) to SR (Suburban Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →

No

Adopted

6-5-0-0

Split

Oct 21, 2024

Approve minutes from previous meeting (Sep 16, 2024) Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on September 16, 2024 was before the Board of Commissioners.

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 23, 2024

Amend Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article X, Division 1, Section 2-763 O-24-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE X, DIVISION 1, SECTION 2-763, “TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964”, TO COMPLY WITH NEW GUIDANCE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-16-8-101, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 26, 2016, ORDINANCE O-19-3-101, ADOPTED APRIL 22, 2019, AND ORDINANCE O-22-10-101, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 21, 2022) - O-24-8-101 - (SECOND READING) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Aye

Adopted

10-0-1-0

Sep 23, 2024

Approve Lease Agreement with Industrial Development Board for Fairview Technology Center R-24-9-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX FOR THE FAIRVIEW TECHNOLOGY CENTER FOR A TERM ENDING ON NOVEMBER 26, 2033, WHICH SPACE IS USED AS A BUSINESS INCUBATOR Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 23, 2024

Approve Knox County Youth Sports Policy and Procedure Handbook R-24-9-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY YOUTH SPORTS POLICY AND PROCEDURE HANDBOOK TO FORMALIZE HOW KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES ARE ORGANIZED AND CONDUCTED Parks & community Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 23, 2024

Approve Community Parks and Youth Sports Facility Use Permit R-24-9-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A COMMUNITY PARKS AND KNOX COUNTY YOUTH SPORTS FACILITY USE PERMIT TO ALLOW SHORT-TERM USE OF SPECIFIC SEASONAL SPORT FIELDS BY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (CONDUITS) ENGAGED IN PROVIDING SPORTS LEAGUES TO THE PUBLIC Parks & community Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 23, 2024

Approve contract with Ernst & Young for Mental Health Resources Needs Assessment R-24-9-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ERNST & YOUNG, LLP FOR THE PROVISION OF COMPLETING A NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN OF MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 23, 2024

Approve Amendment One to TN Dept of Health grant for Public Health Workforce R-24-9-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF RECRUITING, RETAINING AND TRAINING THE PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $26,200.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,228,600.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 23, 2024

Appoint John Valliant to Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board R-24-9-115 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING JOHN VALLIANT TO THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2027) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Aye

Adopted

6-5-0-0

Split

Sep 23, 2024

Approve 157 Notary Applications NOTARY APPLICATIONS

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 23, 2024

Approve Budget Amendments BUDGET AMENDMENTS

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 23, 2024

Approve Line Item Transfers LINE ITEM TRANSFERS

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 23, 2024

Close portion of Lobetti Road north of new Schaad Road CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF LOBETTI ROAD IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF THE NEW SCHAAD ROAD, DISTRICT 6 - (SECOND READING)

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 23, 2024

Close portion of Lobetti Road north of new Schaad Road CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF LOBETTI ROAD IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF THE NEW SCHAAD ROAD, DISTRICT 6 - (SECOND READING)

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 23, 2024

Close portion of Lobetti Road between Jubilee Farms Way and Ball Camp Pike CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF LOBETTI ROAD BETWEEN JUBILEE FARMS WAY AND BALL CAMP PIKE, DISTRICT 6 - (SECOND READING)

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 23, 2024

Acceptance of new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 23, 2024

Approve minutes from previous meeting held on August 26, 2024 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 26, 2024

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 23, 2024

Honor Commissioner Carson Dailey for his service to the Commission R-24-9-105 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING COMMISSIONER CARSON DAILEY FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION Personnel & appointments Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 23, 2024

Honor Commissioner Richie Beeler for his service to the Commission R-24-9-104 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING COMMISSIONER RICHIE BEELER FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION Personnel & appointments Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 23, 2024

Honor Commissioner John Schoonmaker for his service to the Commission R-24-9-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING COMMISSIONER JOHN SCHOONMAKER FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION Personnel & appointments Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 23, 2024

Honor Commissioner Kyle Ward for his service to the Commission R-24-9-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING COMMISSIONER KYLE WARD FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION Personnel & appointments Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 23, 2024

Honor Commissioner Dasha Lundy for her service to the Commission R-24-9-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING COMMISSIONER DASHA LUNDY FOR HER SERVICE ON THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION Personnel & appointments Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 23, 2024

Approve contract with Richard Mayberry for Law Clerk services R-24-9-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH RICHARD MAYBERRY FOR SERVING AS A LAW CLERK TO THE CHANCELLORS OF CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE FROM JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $115,00.00 Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 23, 2024

Approve DOJ grant for genetic genealogy testing for cold cases R-24-9-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $117,000.00 TO BE USED FOR GENETIC GENEALOGY TESTING TO HELP IDENTIFY UNIDENTIFIED PERSONS/COLD CASES Public safety Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Rhonda Lee’s votes in 2024