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Rhonda Lee’s votes in 2024

100 recorded votes: 96 aye · 4 no

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Apr 22, 2024
Approve 185 Notary Applications. Notary Applications
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve closure of unbuilt right-of-way (second reading). Consideration of the closure of unbuilt Right-of-Way at Harvest View Lane and a portion of Shadow Branch Lane in Commission District 8. (Second Reading)
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Acceptance of new county roads. Drives and Roads: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve minutes from previous meetings. Approval of minutes of the previous meeting
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Delegate authority to Industrial Development Board for Project Emerald. R-24-4-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, delegating to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox the authority to negotiate, accept and/or waive payments in lieu of taxes in connection with Project Emerald, and finding that such payments or the waiver thereof are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-53-305. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract extension for auditing services with Pugh & Company, PC. R-24-4-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Extension of Contract No. 21-799 with Pugh & Company, PC for professional auditing services for the Fiscal Year 2024 independent audit of the accounts of Knox County in the amount of $358,500.00. Contracts & purchasing
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Increase membership of Fire and Technical Rescue Committee. R-24-4-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to increase the membership of the Knox County Fire and Technical Rescue Committee through the addition of a second County Commissioner serving in an at-large seat and a management representative of the EMS/Ambulance provider under contract to Knox County. Personnel & appointments
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Trane US, Inc. proposal for Carter Park infrastructure. R-24-4-806 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Proposal from Trane US, Inc. to provide all labor, materials, and equipment to bore underground and install conduit, electrical feeds, junction boxes and electrical terminations for each pole and three (3) scoreboards at the listed fields at Carter Park at a cost of $243,962.00. Roads & infrastructure
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract for sign language and interpreter services. R-24-4-805 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Partners Interpreting, LLC for the provision of sign language and interpreter services. Contracts & purchasing
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Specific Performance Real Estate Sales Contracts for tax surplus properties. R-24-4-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Specific Performance Real Estate Sales Contracts for delinquent tax surplus properties sold via online and live auctions. Contracts & purchasing
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract for mowing and grounds maintenance services. R-24-4-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Lasting Impressions Lawn Care for the provision of mowing and general grounds maintenance. Contracts & purchasing
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve agreement of sale for delinquent tax surplus property. R-24-4-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement of Sale in the amount of $1,000.00 with Charles Wesley Adams, Jr. for delinquent tax surplus property at 503 E. Inskip Drive. Contracts & purchasing
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve amendment to E-Z-GO Golf Cart Lease Program contract. R-24-4-703 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract No. 23-564 with E-Z-GO, a Division of Textron, Inc., for a Golf Cart Lease Program. Contracts & purchasing
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve honorary naming rights for Farragut Baseball Facility fields. R-24-4-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Honorary Naming Rights Application to name the fields at Farragut Baseball Facility after Baseball Hall of Famer Todd Helton. Parks & community
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Authorize acceptance of donations for Parks and Recreation (Legacy Parks). R-24-4-701 — 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 $4,250.00 in support of Legacy Parks. Parks & community
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve grant contract for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program Services. R-24-4-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $60,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tennessee Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program Services for the period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve grant contract for Rape Prevention Education Services. R-24-4-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $57,570.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Rape Prevention Education Services for the period beginning February 1, 2024 and ending January 31, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve acceptance of CDBG and HOME federal funds and 2024 Action Plan. R-24-4-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) authorizing the acceptance of federal funds in the estimated amount of $1,102,177.00 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and $477,177.00 for the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program for the period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 and 2) approving Knox County's 2024 Annual Action Plan to identify activities Knox County will undertake during the program year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 using federal funds granted to Knox County by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address priority needs in housing and community services in furtherance of the CDBG and HOME Programs. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve TEMA grant for first responder equipment and training. R-24-4-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for $440,250.00 in pass-through grant funds provided under the State Homeland Security Program of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide equipment and training for first responders in Knox County and the fifteen (15) surrounding counties of Tennessee Homeland Security District 2. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract for provision of snow plows. R-24-4-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with B & H Sales for the provision of snow plows. Contracts & purchasing
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract for provision of concrete. R-24-4-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with PRI of East Tennessee, Inc. for the provision of concrete. Contracts & purchasing
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve construction contract for Middlebrook Signal Plan. R-24-4-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract in the amount of $265,800.00 with Davis H. Elliot Construction Company, Inc. for the Middlebrook Signal Plan. Roads & infrastructure
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve amendment to Carter Convenience Center lease agreement. R-24-4-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to the Lease Agreement for the Carter Convenience Center to substitute Sandra R. Chesney in place of John K. Chesney as the Lessor. Contracts & purchasing
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract supplement for Schaad Road Phase 4 right-of-way acquisition. R-24-4-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract supplement with JMT for right-of-way acquisition negotiations for the Schaad Road Phase 4 Project in the amount of $110,000.00. Roads & infrastructure
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve utility reimbursement for Coward Mill Road Improvements - Phase II (KUB). R-24-4-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a utility reimbursement agreement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for gas line relocations in the amount of $475,360.75 for the Coward Mill Road Improvements - Phase II. Roads & infrastructure
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve utility reimbursement for Coward Mill Road Improvements - Phase II. R-24-4-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a utility reimbursement agreement with the West Knox Utility District (WKUD) for water and sewer line relocations in the amount of $703,022.00 for the Coward Mill Road Improvements - Phase II. Roads & infrastructure
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve utility reimbursement for Coward Mill Road Improvements - Phase I. R-24-4-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a utility reimbursement agreement with the West Knox Utility District (WKUD) for water and sewer line relocations in the amount of $427,913.00 for the Coward Mill Road Improvements - Phase I. Roads & infrastructure
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract for Work Release Facility roof replacement. R-24-4-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Richardson Construction Group for the replacement of the Work Release Facility roof in the amount of $109,578.00. Contracts & purchasing
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve amendment to ProntoTrak contract for Sheriff's Office services. R-24-4-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract No. 23-840 with ProntoTrak, Inc. for the provision of Case Management, Electronic Monitoring Services and Equipment for the Knox County Sheriff's Office, which amendment incorporates into the contract ProntoTrak's Software as a Service Subscription Attachment. Contracts & purchasing
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Reappoint members and appoint alternates to the Board of Equalization. R-24-4-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Bill Keeler, James Thompson and Gail Hawkins as members and appointing Bill Gentry and Jerry Winston as alternates on the Knox County Board of Equalization. (Terms expire April 30, 2026) Personnel & appointments
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-24-4-204 — 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 $82,294.93. Schools
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve grant agreements for musical instruments for middle schools. R-24-4-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Grant Acceptance Agreements with Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation and authorizing receipt of musical instruments with an estimated value of $181,000.00 for Bearden, Gresham, and Vine Middle Schools. Schools
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Authorize acceptance of TN Dept of Education ATSI Grant of $823,513.95. R-24-4-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) Grant in the amount of $823,513.95. Schools
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Intergovernmental MOU for Central High School campus extension at Tommy Schumpert Park. R-24-4-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding between Knox County d/b/a Knox County Parks and Recreation and Knox County Board of Education d/b/a Knox County Schools regarding a Central High School campus extension at Tommy Schumpert Park Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Amend agenda to defer specific items to the May meeting. Amendments to the Agenda
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Amend agenda to add new resolutions and a rezoning item. Amendments to the Agenda
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Fred E. Trainer, Jr., with conditions. RZ-24-3-114 — Consideration of the request of Fred E. Trainer, Jr. for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 6 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Leonard Development, LLC (51 lots). Consideration of the request of Leonard Development, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre
Rhonda Lee’s vote: No Adopted 7-4-0-0
Split
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Leonard Development, LLC (51 lots). Consideration of the request of Leonard Development, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre
Rhonda Lee’s vote: No Failed 0-4-7-0
Failed
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Ben Mullins with conditions. RZ-24-3-111 — Consideration of the request of Ben Mullins for rezoning from RAE Exclusive Residential, PC Planned Commercial and PR Planned Residential to OB Office, Medical and Related Services and PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve SW County Sector Plan Amendment for Ben Mullins. RZ-24-3-110 — Consideration of the request of Ben Mullins for a Southwest County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential, O Office, HP Hillside Protection and SP Stream Protection to LDR Low Density Residential, O Office, HP Hillside Protection and SP Stream Protection Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Robert Gregory, Gregory Land Development. RZ-24-3-109 — Consideration of the request of Robert Gregory, Gregory Land Development, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve North County Sector Plan Amendment for Robert Gregory, Gregory Land Development. RZ-24-3-108 — Consideration of the request of Robert Gregory, Gregory Land Development, LLC for a North County Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural, LDR Low Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection to LDR Low Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Justin Breiner. RZ-24-3-107 — Consideration of the request of Justin Breiner for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2.99 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment for Justin Breiner. RZ-24-3-106 — Consideration of the request of Justin Breiner for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural and HP Hillside Protection to LDR Low Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Kendra Ates. RZ-24-3-105 — Consideration of the request of Kendra Ates for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve East County Sector Plan Amendment for Daniel Levy. RZ-24-3-104 — Consideration of the request of Daniel Levy for an East County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential to MDR Medium Density Residential Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Ralph Smith, with conditions. RZ-24-3-103 — Consideration of the request of Ralph Smith, Professional Land Systems for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 3.0 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Wallace McClure. RZ-24-3-102 — Consideration of the request of Wallace McClure for rezoning from A Agricultural and TO Technology Overlay to CA General Business and TO Technology Overlay Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve street name change from Old Tazewell Pike to Memory Hill Lane. RZ-24-3-101 — Consideration of the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning to change the street name of Old Tazewell Pike to Memory Hill Lane between Murphy Road and a point 70 feet north of the southeast corner of parcel 039 257 Roads & infrastructure
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Mary Ward. RZ-24-3-113 — Consideration of the request of Mary Ward for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential and F Floodway to A Agricultural and F Floodway P Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Amend utilities code to provide for removal of utility poles (first reading). O-24-3-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 66, “Utilities”, by adding a new Section 66-2 to provide for the Removal of Inactive, Broken, or Replaced Utility Poles (amending Knox County Code, Chapter 66, Article I, establishing Section 66-2, previously reserved) - (First Reading): Roads & infrastructure
Rhonda Lee’s vote: No Failed 3-5-3-0
Split Failed
Mar 25, 2024
Authorize issuance of General Obligation Bonds and related provisions. R-24-3-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds of Knox County, Tennessee, in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $99,500,000.00 in one or more series; making provision for the issuance, sale and payment of said bonds, establishing the terms thereof and the disposition of proceeds therefrom; and providing for the levy of taxes for the payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the bonds Budget & taxes
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve issuance of General Obligation Bonds not to exceed $99,500,000.00. R-24-3-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, regarding the issuance of not to exceed Ninety-Nine Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($99,500,000.00) General Obligation Bonds of Knox County, Tennessee Budget & taxes
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve four agreements for SLFRF funds. R-24-3-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving four (4) agreements in response to the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) for various activities that mitigate the negative health and economic impacts of COVID-19: YWCA ($250,000.00); Centro Hispano de East Tennessee ($100,000.00); SEEED, Inc. ($150,000.00); and Karns Fire Department ($420,000.00) (federally funded through Treasury SLFRF Program) Contracts & purchasing
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Promote elimination of duplicate utility poles. R-24-3-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to promote the safety and well-being of the public by establishing a procedure by which to encourage all utility pole owners and utility service providers within Knox County to expeditiously eliminate all duplicate or redundant utility poles within any Knox County road or right-of-way Roads & infrastructure
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Mar 25, 2024
Approve 177 notary applications. 177 Notary Applications received.
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve budget amendments totaling $13,718,977.08. Consideration of Budget Amendments – Total amount of $13,718,977.08
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve line item transfers totaling $564,920.52. Consideration of Line Item Transfers – Total amount of $564,920.52
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Consider closure of unbuilt right-of-way on first reading. Consideration of the closure of unbuilt Right-of-Way at Harvest View Lane and a portion of Shadow Branch Lane in Commission District 8 - (First Reading):
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Accept new county roads. Consideration of the acceptance of the following New County Roads: A. Whisper Trace Lane, Whispering Woods, Phase 1, District 4. B. Edenfield Drive, Grove Pointe, Unit 2, District 7. C. Saddlebrook Drive, Village at Saddlebrooke, Unit 1, District 7. D. Parrish Hill Lane, Village at Saddlebrooke, Unit 1, District 7. E. Saddlebrook Drive, Village at Saddlebrooke, Phase 2, District 7. F. Windmead Lane, Village at Saddlebrooke, Phase 2, District 7. G. Saddlebrook Drive, Village at Saddlebrooke, Phase 4, District 7. H. Saddlebrook Drive, Village at Saddlebrooke, Phase 5, District 7. I. River Poppy Road, River Meadows, Unit 2, District 8. J. Cornflower Lane, River Meadows, Unit 2, District 8. K. Trout Lily Lane, River Meadows, Unit 2, District 8.
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve minutes from previous meeting. Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on February 26, 2024
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Honor members of the 2024 Junior Commission Civics Education Program. R-24-3-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the members of the Class of 2024 Junior Commission Civics Education Program upon their program completion Schools
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve amendment to grant contract for juvenile court IV-D magistrate services. R-24-3-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Two to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services related to IV-D Magistrate Services for the Knox County Juvenile Court, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $399,712.00, increases the local match requirement by $205,912.23, and extends the term of the contract by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2025 Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Transfer real property and execute MOU for exchange and development. R-24-3-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, regarding the transfer of the real property located at 514 Bernard Avenue to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox, Tennessee, in exchange for certain real property located at 0 Wheeler Street and 2325 Wheeler Street, and the execution and delivery of a Memorandum of Understanding in connection with the exchange and development of said real property Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve contract with Bliss Products and Services for shade structures. R-24-3-703 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Bliss Products and Services, Inc., for the provision of shade structures for Knox County Parks and Recreation Parks & community
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve second amendment to contract with Grassworks Landscaping for mowing. R-24-3-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Second Amendment to Contract No. 23-086 with Grassworks Landscaping, LLC for the provision of mowing services, which amendment provides for the addition of services at Knox County Sports Park and Tommy Schumpert Park Parks & community
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve contract with Great Southern Recreation for splash pad. R-24-3-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Great Southern Recreation for a splash pad at French Memorial Park in the amount of $625,000.00 Parks & community
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve subcontractor agreement with MI Public Health Institute for training. R-24-3-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Subcontractor Agreement with the Michigan Public Health Institute for the acceptance of funds in the amount of $28,725.00 for the Knox County Health Department Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team to provide training for medical and social services staff to better support families who experience infant death (no local match required) Public safety
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve agreement with Sacred Ground Hospice House for hospice care. R-24-3-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Sacred Ground Hospice House in the amount of $19,758.00 for end-of-life hospice care for under/uninsured individuals (funded through U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) funding) Contracts & purchasing
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve easement acquisitions on Middlebrook Pike for sidewalk installation. R-24-3-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way, slope and construction easement acquisitions on four (4) tracts on Middlebrook Pike for sidewalk installation Roads & infrastructure
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve easement acquisition on Dutchtown Road for culvert replacement. R-24-3-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary temporary construction easement acquisition on one (1) tract on Dutchtown Road for the culvert replacement project for flood mitigation Roads & infrastructure
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve construction contract with Whaley Construction for road improvements. R-24-3-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Coward Mill Road Improvements - Phase II project in the amount of $7,101,688.00 Roads & infrastructure
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve easement acquisitions on Northshore Drive for improvements. R-24-3-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way, slope, and construction easement acquisitions on twelve (12) tracts along Northshore Drive for safety improvements and greenway Roads & infrastructure
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve amendment to contract with TN Dept. of Human Services for child support. R-24-3-305 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Four to a contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services for Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the contract by $269,775.24, increases the local match requirement by $138,975.12, and extends the term of the contract by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2025 Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve subaward agreement with Knoxville Leadership Foundation for offender rehab. R-24-3-304 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Subaward Agreement with the Knoxville Leadership Foundation (KLF) to support the rehabilitation of adult offenders by providing office space, referrals, and access to inmates currently incarcerated at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility with KLF providing the amount of $45,000.00 per year (not to exceed $90,000.00) for facility utilization and access to inmate clientele Public safety
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve obligation document with US Marshals for overtime reimbursement. R-24-3-303 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Obligation Document with the United States Marshals Service for the reimbursement of overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in assisting the Joint Law Enforcement Operations Task Force with reimbursement of up to $18,500.00 in overtime expenses for the period of October 13, 2023 to September 30, 2024 Public safety
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve contract with Tri-State Inmate Transport for prisoner transport. R-24-3-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Tri-State Inmate Transport, LLC for the provision of prisoner transport services Public safety
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve contract with Summit Helicopters, Inc. for parts and services. R-24-3-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Summit Helicopters, Inc. for the provision of helicopter parts and services Contracts & purchasing
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve appointments to Knox County Regional Solid Waste Board. R-24-3-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Knox County Mayor’s appointments of Patience Melnik and Vincent Leray to the Knox County Regional Solid Waste Board (terms expire March 31, 2030) Personnel & appointments
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for schools. R-24-3-210 — 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 $164,066.50 Schools
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve grant agreement with NEEF. R-24-3-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant agreement with the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) and receipt of NEEF Greening STEM Grant in the amount of $10,000.00 for South-Doyle Middle School Schools
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve agreement for innovative school models projects construction. R-24-3-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Skilled Services Quality Construction, LLC for construction of Innovative School Models Projects at Bearden Middle School, Cedar Bluff Middle School, Central High School, Farragut Middle School, Halls Middle School, Hardin Valley Academy, Hardin Valley Middle School, Karns High School, and Karns Middle School at a cost of $2,394,450.00 Schools
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve contracts for internet connectivity services. R-24-3-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Digital Group, LLC and Boe-Tel ETN Company, LLC for the provision of internet connectivity at a cost up to $3,000,000.00 for the term of April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025, which may be extended for an additional four (4) years Contracts & purchasing
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve agreement with Porter Roofing Contractors for high school roof replacement. R-24-3-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Porter Roofing Contractors, Inc. for a roof replacement at Farragut High School at a cost of $2,629,112.00 Schools
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve event agreement with The Foundry on the Fairsite for banquet. R-24-3-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Event Agreement with The Foundry on the Fairsite for venue and related services for the Halls High School Academic Banquet on May 1, 2024 at a cost of $9,517.75 Schools
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve speaking agreement with Bozemanscience.com for NGSS workshop. R-24-3-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Speaking Engagement Agreement with Bozemanscience.com, Inc. for the provision of a Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Workshop with Paul Anderson for Knox County Schools Secondary Science Teachers on June 20-21, 2024 at a cost of $9,000.00 Schools
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve agreement with Women's Basketball Hall of Fame for event services. R-24-3-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Agreement with the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame for the provision of venue and related services for a Knox County Schools Science Department Chair meeting on March 26, 2024 at a cost of $600.00 Contracts & purchasing
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve contract with Facilitron Inc. for community use of facilities software. R-24-3-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Facilitron Inc. for Community Use of Facilities Software and related services for processing community user reservations and payments for use of Knox County Schools Facilities at a minimum annual cost of $10,000.00 or 10% of the collected payments Contracts & purchasing
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve amendment to contract with Backflow Specialty Co., Inc. for services. R-24-3-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract 19-041 with Backflow Specialty Co., Inc. for the provision of backflow inspection, repair and installation services to extend the contract expiration date to May 31, 2024 Contracts & purchasing
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Amend agenda to hear rezoning item R-24-3-113 first. Consideration of amending agenda to hear item R-24-3-113 first on the rezoning Agenda
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Amend agenda to withdraw resolution regarding disability advisory council bylaws. Consideration of amending agenda to withdraw item R-24-3-804
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Amend agenda to defer resolutions and rezoning requests to April and May meetings. Consideration of amending agenda to defer items R-24-3-406, R-24-3-901, 2-E-24-SP, 2-J-24-RZ, and 10-F-23-RZ
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Amend agenda to add resolutions for child support services, juvenile court, and honoring junior commissioners. Consideration of amending agenda to add items R-24-3-305, R-24-3-902, and R-24-3-101
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 6, 2024
Appoint individual to Knox County Board of Education, 8th District member. R-24-3-101-SS — A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AS THE 8TH DISTRICT MEMBER UNTIL THE AUGUST 2024 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS ARE CERTIFIED AND THE OATH OF OFFICE IS ADMINISTERED Personnel & appointments
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-3
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Deny rezoning request of Tonia Burress for Dutchtown Road/Mabry Hood Road. 12-H-23-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF TONIA BURRESS FOR REZONING FROM BP (BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY PARK) AND TO (TECHNOLOGY OVERLAY) TO OB (OFFICE, MEDICAL, AND RELATED SERVICES) AND TO (TECHNOLOGY OVERLAY). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10105 DUTCHTOWN ROAD AND 1009 MABRY HOOD ROAD / PARCEL IDS 118 165 AND 118 168. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 12-H-23-RZ) (3RD COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Failed 11-0-0-0
Failed
Feb 26, 2024
Approve rezoning request of Arcip Horobet for 0 Pellissippi Pkwy. 12-F-23-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF ARCIP HOROBET FOR REZONING FROM BP (BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY PARK) AND TO (TECHNOLOGY OVERLAY) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 12 DU/AC AND TO (TECHNOLOGY OVERLAY). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 PELLISSIPPI PKWY / PARCEL ID 118 71. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 12-F-23-RZ) (3RD COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Defer rezoning request of Fred E. Trainer Jr. for Sam Lee Road. 12-D-23-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF FRED E. TRAINER JR. FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 6 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11308 AND 11234 SAM LEE ROAD / PARCEL ID 103 063 AND 067. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 12-D-23-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve rezoning request of Thunder Mountain Properties for 0 Chapman Highway (RA to PR). 1-N-24-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF THUNDER MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES FOR REZONING FROM RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 CHAPMAN HIGHWAY / PARCEL ID 150 B C 001 (PART OF). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 1-N-24-RZ) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve rezoning request of Thunder Mountain Properties for 0 Chapman Highway. 1-M-24-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF THUNDER MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES FOR REZONING FROM RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) AND A (AGRICULTURAL) TO CA (GENERAL BUSINESS). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 CHAPMAN HIGHWAY / PARCEL ID 150 B C 001 (PART OF). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 1-M-24-RZ) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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