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Rhonda Lee’s votes on Intergovernmental & resolutions · in 2022

23 recorded votes: 16 aye · 7 absent

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Meeting Agenda item Rhonda Lee’s vote Disposition Tally Badges
Dec 19, 2022
Support Governor's position on medical freedom, urge action on vaccine mandate R-22-12-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, supporting the position of the Governor of Tennessee to protect the medical freedom of those serving in the Tennessee Army and Air National Guard and Tennessee State Guard and urging the U.S. Congress to take appropriate action to remove and prohibit the Biden Administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate on members of the U.S. Armed Forces Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-2-0
Dec 19, 2022
Honor Randy Smith for TN PRIMA Risk Manager of the Year award R-22-12-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Randy Smith for being named the Tennessee PRIMA Risk Manager of the Year Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Honor Bishop Billy McCool for 65 years of pastoring R-22-12-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Bishop Billy McCool for 65 years of pastoring the First Apostolic Church of Knoxville Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Honor Knox County Finance Dept for GFOA "Triple Crown" R-22-12-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Knox County Finance Department for earning the "Triple Crown" of finance reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve NACCHO contract for breastfeeding support services R-22-12-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contractor Agreement with the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for the receipt of an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 for the provision of providing breastfeeding support services for the period beginning November 1, 2022 and ending July 31, 2023 Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve TN Dept of Health Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Grant R-22-12-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount not to exceed $50,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tennessee Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention 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
Dec 19, 2022
Approve Amendment One to TN Dept of Health Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Grant R-22-12-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tennessee Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $10,000.00 and amends the scope of services. (No local Match Required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve litter enforcement grant from Keep Tennessee Beautiful R-22-12-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant agreement for the acceptance of a litter enforcement reimbursement grant award from Keep Tennessee Beautiful in the amount not to exceed $5,000.00. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve LSTA Grant Contract with TN State Library and Archives R-22-12-215 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Library Services and Technology Act Grant Contract in the amount of $17,839.00 with the Tennessee State Library and Archives. (Requires a one-to-one local match) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Recognize November as Homeless Youth Awareness Month R-22-11-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS HOMELESS YOUTH AWARENESS MONTH IN KNOX COUNTY Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for COVID-19 at Juvenile Service Center R-22-11-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $48,700.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE DETECTION AND MITIGATION OF COVID-19 AT THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve TN Dept. of Health grant for disease management services (COVID-19 funds) R-22-11-605 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,841,489.56 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF DISEASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES THROUGH ELC ENHANCING DETECTION EXPANSION COVID-19 RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FUNDS FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve Amendment Seven to TN Dept. of Health grant for tobacco prevention R-22-11-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT SEVEN TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TOBACCO PREVENTION PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $130,000.00, EXTENDS THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2024, AND AMENDS THE SCOPE OF SERVICES (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve Amendment One to TN Dept. of Health grant for Parents as Teachers program R-22-11-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PARENTS AS TEACHERS EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $967,609.83, EXTENDS THE TERM TO DECEMBER 31, 2024, AND AMENDS THE SCOPE OF SERVICES (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve Amendment Two to TN Dept. of Health grant for tobacco prevention R-22-11-602 — 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 TOBACCO USE PREVENTION AND CONTROL SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $108,800.00, EXTENDS THE TERM TO MARCH 31, 2025, AND AMENDS THE SCOPE OF SERVICES (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for HIV/STI services R-22-11-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $538,850.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF HIV/STI PREVENTION AND SURVEILLANCE SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2022 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Absent Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 24, 2022
Urge state funding for a mental health hospital in Knox County R-22-10-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, urging state funding of a mental health hospital in Knox County Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 24, 2022
Recognize October as Blind Equality Achievement Month R-22-10-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing October as Blind Equality Achievement Month in Knox County Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 24, 2022
Recognize October as National Code Compliance Month R-22-10-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing October as National Code Compliance Month Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 24, 2022
Recognize National First Responders Day R-22-10-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee recognizing National First Responders Day on October 28, 2022 Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 24, 2022 Defer R-22-10-603 to November 2022 R-22-10-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Tenth Amendment to Contract No. 12-500 with Rural Metro of Tennessee, L.P. to provide medical ambulance services in Knox County, which amendment extends the contract to January 31, 2024 and adds a response time exemption to begin June 1, 2022. Contracts & purchasing Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 24, 2022 Defer R-22-10-902 to November 2022 R-22-10-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, expressing support for expanding the membership of the Hallsdale-Powell Utility District Board of Commissioners from three (3) to seven (7) members. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 24, 2022 Deferred item: O-22-10-103 (Animal Control Ordinance) O-22-10-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 6, Article II, "Animal Control", to amend Section 6-46, "Impoundment", and to add a new Section 6-49 regarding inhumane chaining of dogs. (Ord. No. O-96-5-101, adopted 6-24-96, Ord. No. O-15-4-101, adopted 5-26-15, and establishing Section 6-49, previously reserved) on first reading Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 24, 2022 Deferred item: 8-A-22-SP 8-A-22-SP — Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for Southwest County Sector Plan Amendment from GC (General Commercial) and HP (Hillside Protection) to LDR (Low Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection). Property located at 0 Palestine Lane / Parcel ID 141 079 (part of). Planning Commission Action: APPROVE the sector plan amendment to LDR (Low Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) because the adjacent property is a residential area and it is topographically more suitable for a residential versus commercial designation, by a vote of 11-1; (Commission District 5) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 24, 2022 Deferred item: 8-C-22-RZ 8-C-22-RZ — Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PC (Planned Commercial) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 0 Palestine Lane / Parcel ID 141 079 (part of) per Planning Commission Recommendation: APPROVE the PR (Planned Residential) zone up to 5 dwelling units per acre, by a vote of 11-1. (Commission District 5) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 26, 2022
Approve execution of Interlocal Agreement for Joint Economic and Community Development Board. R-22-9-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT RELATING TO JOINT ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD - R-22-9-907: Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve MOU with City of Knoxville for 2022 JAG grant administration. R-22-9-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE 2022 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) AWARD AND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $42,949.00 AS KNOX COUNTY'S PORTION OF THE GRANT AWARD - R-22-9-301: Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous

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