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Rhonda Lee’s votes

109 recorded votes: 103 aye · 6 no

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Nov 17, 2025
Approve Fund Balance Designation for Coward Mill Road Project. R-25-11-212 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $3,783,261.00 for the Coward Mill Road Project Roads & infrastructure
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve increase to design contract for Farragut-area elementary school flooring. R-25-11-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an increase to the design contract with McCarty Holsaple McCarty, Inc. in the amount of $4,575.00 for flooring selections and plans for the new Farragut-area elementary school Roads & infrastructure
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve design contract for Farragut school roof replacements. R-25-11-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a design contract with McCarty Holsaple McCarty, Inc. in the amount of $500,775.00 for the Farragut Intermediate School and Farragut Middle School roof replacements Roads & infrastructure
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve amendment to contract with Tyler Technologies for HR and payroll systems. R-25-11-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a Contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for Human Resources and Payroll Information Systems at an annual cost of $293,742.00 for the term of December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2029 Contracts & purchasing
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Touring Contract with Barter Theatre for elementary school performance. R-25-11-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Touring Contract with Barter Theatre for a performance of “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” at Belle Morris Elementary School at a cost of $3,000.00 Schools
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Master Service Agreement with SpeakWorks for GoReact software for staff training. R-25-11-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Service Agreement and Terms with SpeakWorks, Inc. dba GoReact for subscription to GoReact software and services for staff training and support at Austin-East Magnet High, Northwest Middle, Vice Middle Magnet, Sarah Moore Greene Magnet, Lonsdale Elementary and Maynard Elementary Schools at a cost of $21,200.00 Schools
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Agreement with Music & Miracles for music therapy services for IEP students. R-25-11-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Professional Services Agreement with Music & Miracles, LLC for the provision of music therapy to students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for the 2025-2026 school year Schools
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Master Agreement with Knoxville Music Therapy for IEP music therapy services. R-25-11-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Agreement Contract with Knoxville Music Therapy LLC for the provision of music therapy to students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for the term of October 15, 2025 through June 30, 2026 Schools
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve agreement with In Harmony Music for music therapy services for IEP students. R-25-11-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with In Harmony Music of Middle Tennessee for the provision of music therapy to students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for the 2025-2026 school year Schools
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Terms of Use with Riverside Assessments for cognitive test screening and training. R-25-11-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Terms of Use with Riverside Assessments, LLC dba Riverside Insights for Cognitive Abilities Test Screening and Training at a cost of $9,665.00 Schools
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Withdraw specific items from the agenda. Withdraw specific items from the agenda: Item #1 - Resolution - R-25-11-201 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Assignment of Contract and Contract with Life Safety Inspections, LLC and SuperHero Fire Protection, LLC for Kitchen Hood Exhaust and Fire Suppression Inspections; Item #2 - Resolution R-25-11-202 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Software as a Service Agreement with Target Solutions Learning, LLC dba Vector Solutions for subscription to Guardian Tracking-Employee Performance Management Software, Maintenance and Implementation at a cost of $10,518.72; and Item #36 – Budget Amendments.
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025 Defer Ordinance O-25-8-101 regarding Merit System Board qualifications to May 2026. O-25-8-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2, Section 42-53, “Merit System Board of Directors”, to revise in Subsection (C) the qualifications for members of the Merit System Board to be eligible to serve if he/she has not previously been employed by the Sheriff’s Office within the five (5) years instead of ten (10) years preceding his/her appointment and to remove the requirement that a person is not eligible to serve on the Merit System Board if any member of the person’s family is or becomes employed by the Knoxville Police Department (amends Ordinance O-90-9-111, adopted September 10, 1990; Ordinance O-91-8-114, adopted November 25, 1991; Ordinance O-95-4-101, adopted April 24, 1995; Ordinance O-19-1-101, adopted February 25, 2019; and Ordinance O-22-6-103, adopted July 25, 2022) (Second Reading) Personnel & appointments Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred Consent
Nov 17, 2025 Defer Ordinance O-25-8-101 regarding Merit System Board qualifications to May 2026. O-25-8-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2, Section 42-53, “Merit System Board of Directors”, to revise in Subsection (C) the qualifications for members of the Merit System Board to be eligible to serve if he/she has not previously been employed by the Sheriff’s Office within the five (5) years instead of ten (10) years preceding his/her appointment and to remove the requirement that a person is not eligible to serve on the Merit System Board if any member of the person’s family is or becomes employed by the Knoxville Police Department (amends Ordinance O-90-9-111, adopted September 10, 1990; Ordinance O-91-8-114, adopted November 25, 1991; Ordinance O-95-4-101, adopted April 24, 1995; Ordinance O-19-1-101, adopted February 25, 2019; and Ordinance O-22-6-103, adopted July 25, 2022) – O-25-8-101 – (Second Reading) Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred Consent
Nov 17, 2025 Defer Resolution R-25-11-905 regarding Merit System Rules to May 2026. R-25-11-905 — 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, Subsection 3.1.b.6. Structure and Qualifications, to provide for members of the Merit System Board to be eligible to serve if he/she has not previously been employed by the Sheriff’s Office within the five (5) years instead of ten (10) years preceding his/her appointment and to remove the requirement that a person is not eligible to serve on the Merit System Board if any member of the person’s family is or becomes employed by the Knoxville Police Department Personnel & appointments Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred Consent
Nov 17, 2025 Defer Resolution R-25-11-905 regarding Merit System Rules to May 2026. R-25-11-905 — 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, Subsection 3.1.b.6. Structure and Qualifications, to provide for members of the Merit System Board to be eligible to serve if he/she has not previously been employed by the Sheriff’s Office within the five (5) years instead of ten (10) years preceding his/her appointment and to remove the requirement that a person is not eligible to serve on the Merit System Board if any member of the person’s family is or becomes employed by the Knoxville Police Department Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred Consent
Nov 17, 2025
Defer specific items to the December 2025 meeting. Defer specific items to the December 2025 meeting: Item #28 - Resolution R-25-11-101 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Spencer Long, Executive Principal at Halls High School, for being named the 2025 Tennessee High School Principal of the Year; Item #45 - Ordinance - O-25-11-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating Article III of Chapter 26 of the Knox County Code, entitled “Data Centers,” providing limitations of the circumstances under any future Data Centers may be established in Knox County (First Reading); and Item #46 - Ordinance O-25-11-102 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating Chapter 53 of the Knox County Code, entitled “Real Property,” providing limitations of what persons and what entities may own real property in Knox County, Tennessee (First Reading).
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Add retirement letter of Judge Andrew Jackson, VI to spread of record. Accepting through Spread of Record the letter of retirement of the Honorable Andrew Jackson, VI, Judge of the Knox County General Sessions Court, Division IV, effective December 31, 2025
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Approve rezoning request for Jason Rance Gossett IV at 8523 Asheville Highway. 10-C-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Jason Rance Gossett IV for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8523 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 062 22201. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-C-25-RZ)
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Approve rezoning request for Benchmark Associates Inc. at 2005 Robinson Road. 10-V-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benchmark Associates Inc. for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2005 Robinson Road, Parcel ID 105 22401. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-V-25-RZ)
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Defer rezoning request for Leonard Development LLC at Winkle Lane. 10-O-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Leonard Development LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planed Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Winkle Lane, Parcel ID 137 04804. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-O-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
Nov 10, 2025
Approve rezoning request for Rick Shepard at 1802 Tipton Station Road. 10-F-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Rick Shepard for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1802 Tipton Station Road, Parcel ID 136 174 (partial). (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-F-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Approve rezoning request for Zachary Lee Myers at 6205 Primus Road. 10-I-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Zachary Lee Myers for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6205 Primus Road, Parcel ID 068 04206 (partial). (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-I-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Approve rezoning request for Daniel P. Humphreys at 6760 Grassy Creek Way. 9-E-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Daniel P. Humphreys for rezoning from A Agricultural and RB General Residential to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6760 Grassy Creek Way, Parcel ID 079 03110. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 9-E-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Approve rezoning request for Addison Santacroce-Witmer at 1914 Cureton Road. 10-W-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Addison Santacroce-Witmer for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1914 Cureton Road, Parcel ID 091 216. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-W-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Approve rezoning request for Sasha Cole at 415 S Gallaher View Road. 10-N-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Sasha Cole for rezoning from RB General Residential to OB Office, Medical and Related Services was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 415 South Gallaher View Road, Parcel ID 133 002. (5th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-N-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Approve rezoning request for Mike Stevens Homes at 913 Gettysvue Drive. 10-P-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Mike Stevens Homes for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 913 Gettysvue Drive, Parcel ID 144BA049. (5th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-P-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Approve rezoning request for DSSD Development LLC at Bluegrass Road. 10-U-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of DSSD Development 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 0, 9516, 9524, 9608 Bluegrass Road, Parcel ID 154 044, 045, 046, 048. (4th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-U-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Approve rezoning request for Worley Builders Inc. at S Gallaher View Road. 10-M-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of Worley Builders Inc. for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 6 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 and 860 South Gallaher View Road, Parcel ID 133 042,030. (4th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-M-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Approve rezoning request for David M. Seal, Jr. at 5620 Tazewell Pike. 10-E-25-RZ — Consideration of the request of David M. Seal, Jr. for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 5620 Tazewell Pike, Parcel ID 039KB004. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-E-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Approve rezoning request for Benjamin C. Mullins at 2924 Bakertown Road. RZ-25-11-102 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation with the following amendment: The Planning Commission’s 1 condition was amended to read as follows: 1) Maintaining a 50 foot tree preservation buffer along the northern and eastern boundary lines, as shown in the shaded area on Exhibit B. 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. Property located at 2924 Bakertown Road, Parcel ID 091 248. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-R-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Approve minutes from the Oct 20, 2025 meeting. Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on October 20, 2025
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Withdrawal of rezoning request for Benjamin C. Mullins at 205 N Wooddale Rd. Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 7 dwelling units per acre, property located at 205 North Wooddale Road, Parcel ID 062 047, (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 7-M-25-RZ)
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 10, 2025
Rezoning request for Daniel P. Humphreys at 6760 Grassy Creek Way. Request of Daniel P. Humphreys for rezoning from A Agricultural and RB General Residential to RA Low Density Residential, property located at 6760 Grassy Creek Way, Parcel ID 079 03110, (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 9-E-25-RZ)
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
First Reading: Amend code regarding disbursement of Hotel Occupancy Tax funds. O-25-10-102 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 58, Article III, Section 58-92 regarding Disbursement of County Funds levied through the Hotel Occupancy Tax. (Amends Ordinance Number O-91-11-101, adopted January 27, 1992 and Ordinance Number O-02-6-102, adopted July 22, 2002) (FIRST READING) Budget & taxes
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-2-0
Oct 27, 2025
First Reading: Amend code regarding receipt/disbursement of county funds. O-25-10-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 4, regarding Receipt and Disbursement of County Funds and Budget Procedures for Defined Service Contracts was before the Board of Commissioners on First Reading. (Establishing Section 2-558, previously reserved). Budget & taxes
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Abstain Substitute motion to defer:Adopted 8-0-3-0
Oct 27, 2025
First Reading: Amend code regarding receipt/disbursement of county funds. O-25-10-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 4, regarding Receipt and Disbursement of County Funds and Budget Procedures for Defined Service Contracts was before the Board of Commissioners on First Reading. (Establishing Section 2-558, previously reserved). Budget & taxes
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Oct 27, 2025
Approve disposition method for delinquent tax properties. R-25-10-804 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the method of disposition (public auction or negotiated sale) for delinquent tax properties owned by Knox County; approving the sale of the properties for less than taxes owed pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 67-5-2507 and 2508; and fixing the offering price of the properties. Budget & taxes
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Appoint/reappoint to Knox County Ethics Committee. R-25-10-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing an individual and appointing an individual to the Knox County Ethics Committee. (Terms expire October 31, 2029). Personnel & appointments
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Suspend rule to allow commissioners to vote on Ethics Committee. AMENDMENT TO SUSPEND RULE:
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Appoint a Commissioner to the Knox County Audit Committee. R-25-10-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing a Commissioner to the Knox County Audit Committee. Personnel & appointments
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve 208 Notary Public Applications. Notary Public Applications: There were 208 Notary Applications received.
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $147,576.03. Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $147,576.03.
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve minutes from previous meeting. Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on September 22, 2025.
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve Resolution honoring UT Extension Master Gardener Program. R-25-10-104 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the University of Tennessee Extension Master Gardener Program for 40 years of service. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve Resolution honoring Charles "Charlie" James Kirk. R-25-10-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk for courage to stand for his Faith, Family and Freedom (including the First Amendment). Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-3-1-0
Split
Oct 27, 2025
Approve Resolution memorializing Ken Schwall of WBIR. R-25-10-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, memorializing Ken Schwall of WBIR. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve Resolution memorializing Bill Williams of WBIR. R-25-10-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, memorializing Bill Williams of WBIR. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve grant contract for South Knoxville Senior Center equipment and supplies. R-25-10-907 — 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 $17,000.00 for equipment and supplies for the South Knoxville Senior Center. (No local match required) Parks & community
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve grant contract for Halls Senior Center equipment and supplies. R-25-10-906 — 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 $22,000.00 for equipment and supplies for the Halls Senior Center. (No local match required) Parks & community
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve grant contract for West Knox Senior Center equipment and supplies. R-25-10-905 — 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 $10,000.00 for equipment and supplies for the West Knox Senior Center. (No local match required) Parks & community
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve grant contract for Karns Senior Center equipment and supplies. R-25-10-904 — 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 $50,000.00 for equipment and supplies for the Karns Senior Center. (No local match required) Parks & community
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve grant contract for Corryton Senior Center equipment and supplies. R-25-10-903 — 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 $25,000.00 for equipment and supplies for the Corryton Senior Center. (No local match required) Parks & community
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve contract with OpenGov for Enterprise Asset Management System. R-25-10-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with OpenGov, Inc., for the provision of an Enterprise Asset Management System in the amount of $359,967.27 for the term of November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026. Contracts & purchasing
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve Resolution to observe Operation Green Light for Veterans. R-25-10-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to observe Operation Green Light for Veterans in Knox County. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve contract with Partners & Associates for property development. R-25-10-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Partners & Associates, Inc. dba Partners Development for Property Development and Construction Management Services. Contracts & purchasing
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve Operating Contract for West Knox Senior Center Property Management. R-25-10-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Operating Contract among the Town of Farragut, Knox County, and the Public Building Authority with respect to Property Management of the West Knox Senior Center. Parks & community
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve consulting agreement for government relations services. R-25-10-801 — 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, 2026. Contracts & purchasing
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve Bylaws for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. R-25-10-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Bylaws Governing the Knox County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Parks & community
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Authorize acceptance of donations for Parks and Recreation. R-25-10-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of donations for Knox County Parks and Recreation as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $18,173.00. Parks & community
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Accept donation of property for TDOT Pedestrian Bridge Project. R-25-10-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the donation from the Knox County Board of Education, d/b/a Knox County Schools of a surplused parcel of property on the Gibbs Elementary School Campus to facilitate the Tennessee Department of Transportation's Pedestrian Bridge Project. Roads & infrastructure
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve License Agreement for pedestrian bridge over State Route 131. R-25-10-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a License Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation to install, operate, and maintain a pedestrian bridge over State Route 131 (Tazewell Pike) from Gibbs Elementary/Middle School to Gibbs High School. Roads & infrastructure
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve construction contract for Marietta Church Rd and Hardin Valley Rd roundabout. R-25-10-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with Whaley Construction, LLC in the amount of $3,099,352.00 for the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Marietta Church Road and Hardin Valley Road. Roads & infrastructure
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve Amendment No. 2 to TDOT Project Agreement for ATMS Phase II. R-25-10-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment No. 2 to the Local Agency Project Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the Knox County ATMS Phase II project to extend the completion deadline to October 31, 2026. Roads & infrastructure
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve MOA with ATF for overtime reimbursement. R-25-10-303 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Agreement between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Knox County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $20,500.00 for reimbursement of overtime salary costs associated with the ATF Task Force. Public safety
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve grant contract for Immigration Enforcement Services. R-25-10-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $102,482.00 between the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and the Knox County Sheriff's Office for Immigration Enforcement Services. (No local match required) Public safety
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Confirm reappointment and appointment to PBA Board of Directors. R-25-10-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor's reappointment of Steve Maddox and appointment of Barak Saltzman to the Public Building Authority (PBA) Board of Directors. (Terms expire September 13, 2031) Personnel & appointments
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-10-207 — 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 $74,760.00. Schools
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve fund balance designations for school technology, roof, bus pay, and construction. R-25-10-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Fund Balance Designations (General Purpose School Fund) totaling $7,628,183.00 for student/staff technology devices and interactive panels, KAEC roof replacement, bus contractor pay, and work-based learning construction. Schools
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve contract with Skilled Services for structural stabilization. R-25-10-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Skilled Services Quality Construction, LLC for the provision of structural stabilization services at an annual cost up to $750,000.00 for the term of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, which may be extended for four (4) additional years. Contracts & purchasing
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve contract with Skilled Services for floor tile installation. R-25-10-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Skilled Services Quality Construction, LLC for the provision of floor tile installation services at an annual cost up to $200,000.00 for the term of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, which may be extended for four (4) additional years Contracts & purchasing
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve contract with Central Technologies for Access Control System. R-25-10-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Central Technologies for the provision of an Access Control System at an approximate annual cost of $125,000.00 and not to exceed funds allocated in the Capital Improvement Plan budget for the term of November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2028, which may be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year option periods. Contracts & purchasing
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve Opt-In Agreement for managed internet access via E-Rate Consortium. R-25-10-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Opt-In Agreement for Orders of Goods and Services for purchase of managed internet access, telecommunications and related services from United Data Technologies through an Anderson E-Rate Consortium Contract at an approximate annual cost of $680,000.00. Contracts & purchasing
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Schedule Public Forum - Open Topics after Public Forum - Agenda Items. Amend the agenda to hear Public Forum – Open Topics immediately following Public Forum – Agenda Items Only.
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Move Presentation: Friends of the Library before Honorary Resolutions. Amend the agenda to hear Item #31 - Presentation: Friends of the Library before Honorary Resolutions.
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Move multiple agenda items to the consent calendar. Amend the agenda to hear the following items as a consent calendar: Item #1, Item #2, Item #3, Item #4, Item #5, 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, and Item #26.
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Defer engineering services agreement for Driver Training Facility to December 2025. Amendments to the agenda to defer the following item to the December 2025 meeting: Item #41 – Resolution R-25-10-301 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Robert G. Campbell & Assoc., L.P. in the amount of $132,200.00 for engineering services at the Driver Training and Certification Facility located on Foote Mineral Road.
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Defer presentation of Visit Knoxville update to November 2025. Amendments to the agenda to defer the following item to the November 2025 meeting: Item #34 – Presentation: Update/annual report by Kim Bumpas of Visit Knoxville.
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Withdraw two items from the agenda: a real estate agreement and budget amendments. Amendments to the agenda to withdraw the following items from the agenda: Item #6 – Resolution R-25-10-206 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Real Estate Management Agreement of Sale with the City of Knoxville for a small parcel of property on the Fulton High School Campus to facilitate the City of Knoxville's Woodland Avenue Sidewalk Project; and Item #36 – Budget Amendments.
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Add five resolutions for senior center grant contracts to the agenda. Amendments to the Agenda to add the following items to the agenda: Item #22 – Resolution R-25-10-903 - 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 $25,000.00 for equipment and supplies for the Corryton Senior Center. (No local match required); Item #23 – Resolution R-25-10-904 - 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 $50,000.00 for equipment and supplies for the Karns Senior Center. (No local match required); Item #24 – Resolution R-25-10-905 - 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 $10,000.00 for equipment and supplies for the West Knox Senior Center. (No local match required); Item #25 – Resolution R-25-10-906 - 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 $22,000.00 for equipment and supplies for the Halls Senior Center. (No local match required); and Item #26 – Resolution R-25-10-907 - 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 $17,000.00 for equipment and supplies for the South Knoxville Senior Center. (No local match required).
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2025
Defer Daniel P. Humphreys rezoning request to November 2025 due to applicant no-show. 9-E-25-RZ — REQUEST OF DANIEL P. HUMPHREYS FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) AND RB (GENERAL RESIDENTIAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6760 GRASSY CREEK WAY / PARCEL ID 079 03110. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 9-E-25-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Applicant was not present at time of reading. This item was moved to the end of the agenda. IN RE: AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA TO HEAR ITEM #4 AT THIS TIME: IN RE: REQUEST OF DANIEL P. HUMPHREYS FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) AND RB (GENERAL RESIDENTIAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6760 GRASSY CREEK WAY / PARCEL ID 079 03110. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 9-E-25-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Applicant was not present at time of reading. Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
Oct 20, 2025
Approve rezoning for Shannon Schneider at 120/122 Kimberlin Heights Road. RZ-25-10-105 — REQUEST OF SHANNON SCHNEIDER FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 120 AND 122 KIMBERLIN HEIGHTS ROAD / PARCEL ID 137DC00201, 00202. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 9-F-25-RZ) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Consideration of the request of Shannon Schneider for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 120 and 122 Kimberlin Heights Road / Parcel ID 137DC00201, 00202. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-F-25-RZ) (9th Commission District) Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2025
Approve rezoning for Robert Campbell at 7335 Green Estates Way. RZ-25-10-104 — REQUEST OF ROBERT CAMPBELL FOR REZONING FROM PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7335 GREEN ESTATES WAY / PARCEL ID 047 183. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 9-D-25-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Consideration of the request of Robert Campbell for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 8 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7335 Green Estates Way / Parcel ID 047 183. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-D-25-RZ) (7th Commission District) Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2025
Approve rezoning for Jeffrey Lawson at 7505 Blacks Ferry Road. RZ-25-10-103 — REQUEST OF JEFFREY LAWSON FOR REZONING FROM PR(K) (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE WITH CONDITIONS TO A (AGRICULTURAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7505 BLACKS FERRY ROAD / PARCEL ID 066 051. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 9-C-25-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Consideration of the request of Jeffrey Lawson for rezoning from PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre with conditions to A (Agricultural) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7505 Blacks Ferry Road / Parcel ID 066 051. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-C-25-RZ) (6th Commission District) Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2025
Approve rezoning for Noah Hudson at 2909 Bakertown Road. RZ-25-10-102 — REQUEST OF NOAH HUDSON FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) AND RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2909 BAKERTOWN ROAD / PARCEL ID 091 242. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 9-L-25-RZ) (3RD COMMISSION DISTRICT) Consideration of the request of Noah Hudson for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and RA (Low Density Residential) to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2909 Bakertown Road / Parcel ID 091 242. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-L-25-RZ) (3rd Commission District) Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2025
Approve rezoning for Nathanael Parsons at 2514 Bakertown Road. RZ-25-10-101 — REQUEST OF NATHANAEL PARSONS FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2514 BAKERTOWN ROAD / PARCEL ID 091 290. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 9-G-25-RZ) (3RD COMMISSION DISTRICT) Consideration of the request of Nathanael Parsons for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2514 Bakertown Road / Parcel ID 091 290. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-G-25-RZ) (3rd Commission District) Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2025
Approve minutes from the previous meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting was before the Board of Commissioners.
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2025 Benjamin C. Mullins rezoning request deferred. 7-M-25-RZ — REQUEST OF BENJAMIN C. MULLINS FOR REZONING FROM PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL), UP TO 7 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 205 N WOODDALE ROAD / PARCEL ID 062 047. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-M-25-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 22, 2025
Defer ordinance amending Merit System Board qualifications. O-25-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-53, “MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS”, TO REVISE IN SUBSECTION (C) THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IF HE/SHE HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE WITHIN THE FIVE (5) YEARS INSTEAD OF TEN (10) YEARS PRECEDING HIS/HER APPOINTMENT AND TO REMOVE ANY MEMBER OF THE PERSON’S FAMILY IS OR BECOMES EMPLOYED BY THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-90-9-111, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990; ORDINANCE O-91-8-114, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 25, 1991; ORDINANCE O-95-4-101, ADOPTED APRIL 24, 1995; ORDINANCE O-19-1-101, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 25, 2019; AND ORDINANCE O-22-6-103, ADOPTED JULY 25, 2022 - (SECOND READING) Personnel & appointments
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Defer amendment to Sheriff's Office Merit System Rules. R-25-9-905 — 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, SUBSECTION 3.1.B.6 STRUCTURE AND QUALIFICATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR MEMBERS OF THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IF HE/SHE HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE WITHIN THE FIVE (5) YEARS INSTEAD OF TEN (10) YEARS PRECEDING HIS/HER APPOINTMENT AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO SERVE ON THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PERSON’S FAMILY IS OR BECOMES EMPLOYED BY THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT Personnel & appointments
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Substitute motion to defer:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Defer amendment to Sheriff's Office Merit System Rules. R-25-9-905 — 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, SUBSECTION 3.1.B.6 STRUCTURE AND QUALIFICATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR MEMBERS OF THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IF HE/SHE HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE WITHIN THE FIVE (5) YEARS INSTEAD OF TEN (10) YEARS PRECEDING HIS/HER APPOINTMENT AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO SERVE ON THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PERSON’S FAMILY IS OR BECOMES EMPLOYED BY THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT Personnel & appointments
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Failed 4-6-0-1
Split Failed
Sep 22, 2025
Defer resolution granting authority to withhold utility permit applications. R-25-9-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, GRANTING AUTHORITY TO KNOX COUNTY ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS TO WITHHOLD FUTURE UTILITY PERMIT APPLICATIONS OF UTILITY PROVIDERS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH COUNTY PROCEDURES OR PROMPTLY ADDRESS MATTERS SUCH AS THE REMOVAL OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT/FACILITIES, REMEDIATION OF HAZARDOUS FACILITIES, AND THE RELOCATION OF FACILITIES IN CONFLICT WITH KNOX COUNTY ROAD PROJECTS Roads & infrastructure
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Sep 22, 2025
Request UDO leadership to incorporate utility permitting process. R-25-9-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE (UDO) LEADERSHIP TEAM TO INCORPORATE A COMPREHENSIVE UTILITY PERMITTING PROCESS INTO THE EXISTING UDO EFFORTS Roads & infrastructure
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Accept resignation from Audit Committee, defer appointment. R-25-9-113 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF COMMISSIONER ANGELA RUSSELL FROM THE KNOX COUNTY AUDIT COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING A COMMISSIONER TO SUCCEED COMMISSION RUSSELL ON THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Personnel & appointments
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Reappoint Jonathan Repass, Ashley Williams, John Elliott to BZA. R-25-9-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING JONATHAN REPASS (DISTRICT 2), ASHLEY WILLIAMS (DISTRICT 4), JOHN ELLIOTT (DISTRICT 6) AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL FOR (DISTRICT 8) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (TERMS EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 30, 2027) Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Reappoint Jonathan Repass, Ashley Williams, John Elliott to BZA. R-25-9-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING JONATHAN REPASS (DISTRICT 2), ASHLEY WILLIAMS (DISTRICT 4), JOHN ELLIOTT (DISTRICT 6) AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL FOR (DISTRICT 8) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (TERMS EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 30, 2027) Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Appoint/reappoint individuals to Sheriff's Office Merit System Board. R-25-9-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING TWO INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS (TERMS EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 30, 2028) Personnel & appointments
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Abstain Adopted 6-1-3-1
Split
Sep 22, 2025
Accept resignation from Library Advisory Board, appoint Julie Thompson. R-25-9-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF MS. KYLE NAHREBNE (DISTRICT 8 SEAT) FROM THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD AND APPOINTING JULIE THOMPSON TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MS. NAHREBNE ON THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD, WHICH TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2026 Personnel & appointments
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve 135 Notary Public applications. NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve budget amendments. BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve line item transfers. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Accept new county roads. DRIVES AND ROADS
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve minutes from previous meeting (August 25, 2025). CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 25, 2025
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous

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