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Rhonda Lee’s votes in 2023

100 recorded votes: 95 aye · 5 no

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Meeting Agenda item Rhonda Lee’s vote Disposition Tally Badges
Mar 27, 2023
Approve agreement with KUB for irrigation at Bearden Middle School R-23-3-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF UTILITY FACILITIES WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) FOR INSTALLATION OF IRRIGATION ON BEARDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL’S ATHLETIC FIELD AT A COST OF $4,623.00 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Amend agenda to move 1 item from consent to non-consent AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED): 6. Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to remove the following item from the General Government Consent Calendar and hear during the General Government Resolutions (non-consent): Item #15 - Resolution R-23-3-401 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Ardurra for professional engineering consultant services for the design of the Bluegrass Flood Mitigation Project in the estimated amount of $930,000.00. Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Amend agenda to defer one item to April AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED): 5. Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the April 2023 meeting: Item #54 - Resolution R-23-3-111 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Steve Weiner (District 5 Seat) from the Knox County Library Advisory Board and appointing an individual to complete the unexpired term of Steve Weiner on said board (term expires July 1, 2023). Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Amend agenda to move 2 items from consent to non-consent AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED): 4. Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to remove the following items from the General Government Consent Calendar and hear during the General Government Resolutions (non-consent): Item #38 – Resolution R-23-3-101 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the members of the Class of 2023 Junior Commission Civics Education Program upon their program completion; and Item #40 – Resolution R-23-3-103 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Halls High School Wrestling Program for winning its first TSSAA Division 1 Class A State Title for both the Dual State Championship and the Traditional Tournament State Championship. Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Amend agenda to defer 5 items to April and 1 to May AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED): 3. Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the April 2023 meeting: Item #39 – Resolution R-23-3-102 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Joe and Dale Longmire upon their retirement as owners of the IGA grocery store in the Corryton community; Item #55 – Resolution R-23-3-410 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with SH Couch Mill, LLC for road improvements to Couch Mill Road, Sam Lee Road, and Steele Road, including a new roundabout, sidewalks, and road widening; Item #56 – Ordinance O-23-3-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Procurement Code with regard to real property purchased by Knox County at a delinquent tax sale pursuant to the requirements of T.C.A § 67-5-2507 - (First Reading); Item #58 – Ordinance O-23-3-103 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 26, “Environment”, by adding a new Article VII regarding the storage and disposal of tires (Knox County Code, Chapter 26, establishing Article VII) - (First Reading); and Item #59 - Ordinance O-23-3-104 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 54, “Roads and Bridges”, by adding a new Article V to provide for County Enforcement of Planning Commission conditions regarding road improvements imposed on subdivision approvals (Knox County Code, Chapter 54, establishing Article V, previously reserved) - (First Reading). Also included in the motion was to defer the following item to the May 2023 meeting: Item #57 – Ordinance O-23-3-102 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 6, “Animals”, Article II, Division 1, Section 6-31, “Definitions”, and Section 6-44, “Animal Care and Manner of Keeping”, to update the minimum requirements for the care and keeping of animals (amending Ordinance O-96-5-101, adopted June 24, 1996; Ordinance O-07-12-102, adopted January 28, 2008; Ordinance O-15-4-101, adopted May 26, 2015; and Ordinance O-19-3-102, adopted April 22, 2019) - (First Reading). Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Amend agenda to add 8 items, including resolutions and presentations AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED): 2. Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #22 – Resolution R-23-3-408 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Local Agency Project Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for improvements to Watt Road and Everett Road from I-40 to Hickory Creek Road; Item #23 – Resolution R-23-3-409 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Local Agency Project Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for interchange improvements at Watt Road and I-40 (Exit 369); Item #25 – Resolution R-23-3-502 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Innovative Emergency Management, Inc. (IEM) for the provision of Continuity of Operations Plan Consultant Services at a total project cost of $387,403.80, which project is jointly funded by Knox County and the City of Knoxville, with project costs allocated by department and invoiced on a time and materials basis; Item #37 -Resolution R-23-3-903 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing Knox County to join the State of Tennessee and other local governments as participants in the amended Tennessee State-Subdivision Opioid Abatement Agreement and approving the related Settlement Agreements; Item #40 – Resolution R-23-3-103 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Halls High School Wrestling Program for winning its first TSSAA Division 1 Class A State Title for both the Dual State Championship and the Traditional Tournament State Championship; Item #42 - Presentation to provide a project update by Advance Knox Consultants; Item #43 - Presentation of Rural Metro monthly report by Jeff Bagwell; and Item #55 – Resolution R-23-3-410 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with SH Couch Mill, LLC for road improvements to Couch Mill Road, Sam Lee Road, and Steele Road, including a new roundabout, sidewalks, and road widening. Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Amend zoning ordinance regarding permitted uses and drive-through facilities. O-23-2-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 5, Section 5.31 pertaining to the CA (General Business) Zone and Section 5.32 pertaining to the CB (Business and Manufacturing) zone to allow for consideration of certain permitted uses and uses permitted on review; Article 4 by adding a new Subsection 4.108 creating standards for drive-through facilities; and Article 5, Sections 5.37.03.C, 5.38.03.E, and 5.91.03, pertaining to drive-through facilities currently permitted as a use on review in the CR (Rural Commercial), CN (Neighborhood Commercial), and TC (Town Center) zones, respectively, by adding a reference to proposed subsection 4.108 pertaining to standards for drive-through facilities. (Ord. No. O-90-9-130, adopted 9-10-90, as amended Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Rezone property from A to CA. 1-X-23-RZ — Request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CA (General Business) 1-X-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 9505 Heiskell Road / Parcel ID 036 028 (part of) (Commission District 7) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Amend North County Sector Plan from LDR/GC to GC. 1-K-23-SP — Request of Taylor D. Forrester for a North County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) and GC (General Commercial) to GC (General Commercial) 1-K-23-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 9505 Heiskell Road / Parcel ID 036 028 (part of) Commission District 7). Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Rezone property from A to PR up to 2.2 dwelling units per acre. 1-W-23-RZ — Request of Rebecca Walls for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre 1-W-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 and 9841 West Emory Road / Parcel ID 076 018 and 021. (Commission District 6) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Feb 21, 2023
Amend Northwest County Sector Plan from AG/HP/SP to RR/HP/SP. 1-J-23-SP — Request of Rebecca Walls for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural), HP (Hillside Protection), and SP (Stream Protection) to RR (Rural Residential), HP (Hillside Protection), and SP (Stream Protection) 1-J-23-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 and 9841 West Emory Road / Parcel ID 076 018 and 021. (Commission District 6). Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Feb 21, 2023
Rezone property from A to RA. 1-U-23-RZ — Request of Timothy Zachary for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential 1-U-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 9018 Hillside Avenue / Parcel ID 042 G B 00204. (Commissioner District 8) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Rezone property from A/F to CA/RB/F. I-T-23-RZ — Request of Aziz A. Kherani for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and F (Floodway) to CA (General Business), RB (General Residential), and F (Floodway) I-T-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 5500 Strawberry Plains Pike / Parcel ID 083 082. (Commission District 9) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Amend East County Sector Plan from MDR/LI/LDR/SP to GC/SP. 1-I-23-SP — Request of Aziz A. Kherani for an East County Sector Plan Amendment from MDR (Medium Density Residential), LI (Light Industrial), LDR (Low Density Residential), and SP (Stream Protection) to GC (General Commercial) and SP (Stream Protection) 1-I-23-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 5500 Strawberry Plains Pike / Parcel ID 083 082. (Commission District 9). Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Rezone property from A to RA. 1-S-23-RZ — Request of Ned Ferguson for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) 1-S-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0, 7428, and 7430 Pelleaux Road / Parcel ID 038 050, 049, and 04901. (Commission District 7) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Rezone property from A to RA. 1-R-23-RZ — Request of Ned Ferguson for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) 1-R-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7509 West Emory Road / Parcel ID 077 142. (Commission District 6. Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Rezone property from CA/A to PR up to 8 dwelling units per acre with conditions. 1-P-23-RZ — Request of Kishor Tailor for rezoning from CA (General Business) and A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 12 dwelling units per acre 1-P-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Planning Commission Recommendation: APPROVE the PR (Planned Residential) zone up to 12 dwelling units per acre, subject to the 2 conditions. (Commission District 9). Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Amend South County Sector Plan from NC to MDR. 1-G-23-SP — Request of Kishor Tailor for a South County Sector Plan Amendment from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) to MDR (Medium Density Residential) 1-G-23-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Crenshaw Road / Parcel ID 147 109. (Commission District 9) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Rezone property from A to PR up to 5 dwelling units per acre. 1-M-23-RZ — Request of Adam Wilson for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre 1-M-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 9817 Dutchtown Road / Parcel ID 118 156. (District 3) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Rezone property from A to RA. 1-L-23-RZ — Request of Aleksandr Chekhovskyy for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) 1-L-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Cavalier Drive / Parcel ID 092 091. (Commission District 3). Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Rezone property from A to PR up to 1.2 dwelling units per acre. 1-K-23-RZ — Request of Aleksandr Chekhovskyy for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre 1-K-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7614 Washington Pike / Parcel ID 031 04502. (Commission District 8) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Amend Northeast County Sector Plan from AG to RR. 1-D-23-SP — Request of Aleksandr Chekhovskyy for a Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural) to RR (Rural Residential) 1-D-23-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7614 Washington Pike / Parcel ID 031 04502. (Commission District 8) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Feb 21, 2023
Rezone property from A to PR up to 12 dwelling units per acre. 1-H-23-RZ — Request of Bronzie Harris for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 12 dwelling units per acre 1-H-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6010 and 6011 Clayberry Drive / Parcel ID 078 07201 and 072. (Commission District 6). Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Rezone property from CA to CB with conditions. 1-G-23-RZ — Request of Keith Stewart for rezoning from CA (General Business) to CB (Business and Manufacturing) 1-G-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1633 Dry Gap Pike / Parcel ID 047 236. (Commission District 7) was before the Board of Commissioners. Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Rezone property from A to PR up to 5 dwelling units per acre. 1-F-23-RZ — Request of Igor Cheban for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre 1-F-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Ball Road / Parcel ID 091 16101. (Commission District 6) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Feb 21, 2023
Rezone property from PR/RA to PR up to 5 dwelling units per acre. 1-C-23-RZ — Request of William Sawalhah for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) at 1 to 3 dwelling units per acre and RA (Low Density Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre 1-C-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 442 Fox Road / Parcel ID 143 111. Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Rezone property from A to RA. 12-O-22-RZ — Request of Joel A. Cannon III for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) 12-O-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8308 Pedigo Road / Parcel ID 037 10202 (part of). (Commission District 7). Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve civil design contract for left turn lane at Campbell Station/Fretz Rd. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a civil design contract with Robert G. Campbell & Associates, L. P. in the amount of $37,300.00 for the installation of a left turn lane on Campbell Station Road and Fretz Road:
No Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Industrial Dev. Board PILOT transaction for Dominion Riverside LLC. R-23-2-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to enter into a payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT) transaction with Dominion Riverside, LLC, or an affiliate thereof, with respect to certain property located at 1624 Riverside Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee, to be developed into a mixed-use Complex (Parcel #095JB002): Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Amend Sheriff's Office rules: change minimum age for Corrections Officers. R-23-2-905 — 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 to provide for a change to the minimum age requirement for Corrections Officers from 19 to 18 years of age: Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 7-1-3-0
Split
Feb 21, 2023
Request Industrial Dev. Board to waive TIF provisions for Prosperity Crossing. R-23-2-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox to waive certain provisions of the Board's Tax Increment Financing Policies and Procedures, to obtain a third party report to determine that Tax Increment Financing is necessary and to prepare an Economic Impact Plan for a project to be known as Prosperity Crossing to be located at 13115 El Camino Lane, 0 El Camino Lane, 0 Everett Road, and 0 Buttermilk Road, Knoxville, Tennessee 37932: Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Notary Applications. Consideration of Notary Applications
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Budget Amendments totaling $431,664.35. Budget Amendments - Total amount of $431,664.35
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Line-Item Transfers totaling $950,687.52. Line-Item Transfers - Total amount of $950,687.52
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Acceptance of New County Roads. Consideration of the Acceptance of New County Roads
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve minutes of the previous meeting. Consideration of approval of minutes of the previous meeting
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Honor Samantha Monday for drug treatment and mental health work. R-23-2-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Samantha Monday for the outstanding work she does for drug treatment and mental health in Knox County: Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Recognize and honor Black History Month. R-23-2-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing and honoring Black History Month: Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Amendment One to Grant Contract for Knox Recovery and Veterans Court. R-23-2-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the operation of the Knox Recovery Court and Knox County Veterans Treatment Court, which amendment provides for an increase to the maximum liability of the State in the amount of $27,500.00 to offset the increased costs associated with inflation: Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Grant Contract for Knox County Mental Health Court. R-23-2-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in the amount of $52,495.00 for the provision of initial funding for a Knox County Mental Health Court. (No local match required): Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Authorize acceptance of donation for Memorial Bench at Concord Park. R-23-2-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a Memorial Bench at the Point at Concord Park from Larry Mohler in the amount of $1,900.00: Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Amendment Two to Grant Contract for Prenatal Presumptive Eligibility. R-23-2-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Two to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Prenatal Presumptive Eligibility Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $126,400.00 and extends the term by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2024. (No local Match Required): Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve CDBG grant contract and agreement for daycare acquisition. R-23-2-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) approving a grant contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Economic and Community Development in the amount of $400,000.00 for the provision of improvements under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – Child Care Creation Program and 2) approving an agreement with Little Vols Learning Center, LLC in the amount of $400,000.00 using the State of Tennessee CDBG Award for acquisition of an existing daycare that will serve children from low- to moderate-income households. (Grant contract requires a match to be paid by Little Vols Learning Center, LLC): Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve local agency project agreement with TDOT for intersection improvements. R-23-2-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a local agency project agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the design and construction of intersection improvements at Emory Road and Beaver Ridge Road: Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve easement acquisitions for Russell Road Bridge Replacement. R-23-2-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary slope and construction easement acquisitions on ONE (1) tract for the Russell Road Bridge Replacement Project: Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve easement acquisitions for Tipton Station Pedestrian Improvements. R-23-2-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way, slope, and construction easement acquisitions on ONE (1) tract for the Tipton Station Pedestrian Improvements Project: Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve contract with Gresham Smith for Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge design. R-23-2-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Gresham Smith for Professional Engineering Consultant Services for the design of the Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge: Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve construction contract for Solway Road improvements. R-23-2-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract in the amount of $363,377.50 with APAC Atlantic, Inc. for roadway improvements to Solway Road: Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Letter of Agreement for mental health transportation. R-23-2-303 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Agreement – Direct Appropriation Grant in the amount of $455,839.00 with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs for the provision of mental health transportation. (No local match required): Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve revised Grant Contract for training equipment. R-23-2-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a revised Grant Contract in the amount of $9,959.00 with the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Corrections Institute for the provision of training equipment. (No local match required) (Grant was approved in October 2022 R-22-10-302, however, the State changed the dates of the contract): Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve HIDTA overtime reimbursement agreement for Sheriff's Office. R-23-2-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the CY 2023 Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) overtime reimbursement agreement for the reimbursement of up to $95,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office: Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Confirm appointment to Knox County Historic Zoning Commission. R-23-2-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s appointment of Anne Brooks Haston to the Knox County Historic Zoning Commission. (Term expires March 1, 2028): Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Confirm reappointments and appoint members to Disability Advisory Group. R-23-2-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s reappointments of Conya Mull and Shazi Ahmad and appointments of Joel Simmons and Ciarra Teasley to the Knox County Disability Advisory Group known as Dagwould? (Terms expire February 28, 2027): Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-23-2-213 — 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 $152,725.74: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Product/Services Agreement with AVID for college/career readiness. R-23-2-212 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Product and Services Agreement with AVID for programming to support students with college and career readiness skill development and opportunities at a cost of $33,663.00: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Fund Balance Designation for Lonsdale Elementary playground. R-23-2-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $209,985.33 for installation of preschool and primary grades playground at Lonsdale Elementary School: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Fund Balance Designation for Adrian Burnett Elementary playground. R-23-2-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $217,532.36 for replacement of the playground at Adrian Burnett Elementary School: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Fund Balance Designation for textbooks and materials. R-23-2-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $7,500,000.00 for math textbooks and science and ELA materials: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Grant Agreement with Project Lead the Way, Inc. for Farragut High School. R-23-2-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Agreement with Project Lead the Way, Inc. for grant funding in the amount of $10,000.00 for Farragut High School: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Authorize acceptance of TN Dept. of Education Innovate School Models Grant. R-23-2-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education Innovate School Models Grant in the amount of $23,500,000.00: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve agreement with Asset Panda, LLC for Asset Management Software. R-23-2-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Asset Panda, LLC for the provision of Asset Management Software for a one-year period at a cost of $23,985.00: Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve contracts for miscellaneous construction and renovation services. R-23-2-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Apex Construction Group, LLC, Holston Construction Services, LLC, Shelton General Contractors, Skilled Services, LLC, and Stooksbury Construction, Inc. for the provision of miscellaneous construction and renovation services for the term of February 1, 2023 to January 31, 2024, which may be extended for four (4) additional years: Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Design Contract with Design Innovation Architects, Inc. R-23-2-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Design Contract with Design Innovation Architects, Inc. for Innovative School Model projects in the amount of $1,522,200.00: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Production Contract for L&N STEM Academy's "Lucky Stiff". R-23-2-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Production Contract with Music Theatre International for a dramatic performing rights license and materials for L&N STEM Academy’s production of “Lucky Stiff” at a cost of $1,630.00: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Sales Agreement for Gibbs High School band music. R-23-2-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Sales Agreement with Jeff Chambers Music for Gibbs High School’s purchase of band music and materials at a cost of $1,700.00: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Landlord Consent to TRS Lease Agreement for Concord Marina operations. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Landlord Consent to TRS Lease Agreement for Go Outdoors Concord, LLC to enter into a Lease Agreement with Go Outdoors Concord TRS, LLC to conduct certain activities necessary for the operation of Concord Marina under the Lease Agreement between Knox County and Go Outdoors Concord, LLC for the professional management and operation of Concord Marina.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Subgrant Award Agreement with NAVAA for Crime Victims' Rights Week awareness. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Subgrant Award Agreement with the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA) for funding in the amount of $4,692.00 to promote community awareness of crime victims’ rights and services during the 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 23-29, 2023.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Aye Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Aye Adopted 7-4-0-0
Split
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Aye Deferred 10-0-1-0
Deferred
Jan 23, 2023
Zoning Requests
Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Jan 23, 2023
Second Reading: Ordinance amending Zoning Code - Temporary Uses O-22-12-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 3, by adding Section 3.100, Temporary Uses, which includes use standards for Temporary Occupations of a recreational vehicle, camper or other non-permanent habitation, and Article 6, by adding Section 6.12, pertaining to Temporary Use Permit (amends Ordinance O-90-9-130, adopted September 10, 1990, as amended) - (Second Reading) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve amended ground lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. R-23-1-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Ground Lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. for recreational activities for a term of ten (10) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2033 with the option to renew the lease for an additional period of ten (10) years with annual rent in the amount of $1,000.00 over the initial term of the lease with the following amendment: the term should be five (5) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2028 with $5,000.00 per year; there should be no default or automatic renewal; quarterly reports are to be provided to the Knox County Parks and Recreation Department; consider establishing a higher rental rate for non-county residents; and have open discussions with Risk Management and their insurer about the possibility of opening the space to public access Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jan 23, 2023
Approve amended ground lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. R-23-1-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Ground Lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. for recreational activities for a term of ten (10) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2033 with the option to renew the lease for an additional period of ten (10) years with annual rent in the amount of $1,000.00 over the initial term of the lease with the following amendment: the term should be five (5) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2028 with $5,000.00 per year; there should be no default or automatic renewal; quarterly reports are to be provided to the Knox County Parks and Recreation Department; consider establishing a higher rental rate for non-county residents; and have open discussions with Risk Management and their insurer about the possibility of opening the space to public access Parks & community Item history →
No Failed 2-9-0-0
Split Failed
Jan 23, 2023
Approve Estoppel Certificate and Lease Amendment for Concord Marina R-23-1-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, consenting to and approving an Estoppel Certificate and Consent regarding Concord Marina of Knoxville LLC’s Assignment of the Lease Agreement for the Professional Management and Operation of Concord Marina to go Outdoors Concord, LLC and consenting to and approving an Amendment to Lease with Go Outdoors Concord, LLC to amend the legal description of Concord Marina Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve vehicle trade between Sheriff's Office and Rescue Agency R-23-1-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a vehicle trade between the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the Knox County Rescue Agency Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Jan 23, 2023
Notary Applications
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Budget Amendments
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Line Item Transfers
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Acceptance of new county road: Denver Lane Drives and Road: Acceptance of a new county road
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approval of minutes of previous meeting
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Recognize January as Right to Life Month in Knox County R-23-1-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing January as Right to Life Month in Knox County Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-3-0
Jan 23, 2023
Honor Knox County 4-H Seniors R-23-1-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Knox County 4-H Seniors Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Honor Benny Smith and WUTK 90.3 FM for 40 years broadcasting R-23-1-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Benny Smith and the WUTK 90.3 FM team for 40 years of on-air broadcasting Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Encourage TDOT and Legislators to examine new highway bypass potential R-23-1-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, encouraging the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and State Legislators to examine the potential for a new highway bypass around Knoxville Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve termination of interest rate swap agreements R-23-1-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the termination of certain interest rate swap agreements of the Public Building Authority of Sevier County, Tennessee and the Public Building Authority of Blount County, Tennessee, relating to loan agreements between such boards and the County pursuant to which loans were made to the County Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve utility easement for KUB at 5001 Maloneyville Road R-23-1-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement for the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) at 5001 Maloneyville Road (Parcel 040 128) in the amount of $3,400.00 Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve demolition contract for old Rule High School R-23-1-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Modern Day Wrecking in the amount of $786,200.00 for the abatement and demolition of old Rule High School Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve contract with Fitch & Associates for EMS RFP consulting R-23-1-604 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Fitch & Associates to provide consulting services for the Knox County EMS Request for Proposal (RFP) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve TN Dept of Health grant for Breast and Cervical Screening Program R-23-1-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in an amount not to exceed $215,600.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program services for the period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Accept EPA grant for Knox County Air Quality Management program R-23-1-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of additional grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $100,000.00 for Knox County Air Quality Management’s ongoing Air Pollution Control Program Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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