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

Meeting	Agenda item	Rhonda Lee’s vote	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Dec 16, 2024	Approve MOUs/Interagency Agreement to obligate SLFRF funds R-24-12-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KNOX COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AND ONE (1) INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE PUBLIC BUILDING AUTHORITY (PBA) TO OBLIGATE STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS (SLFRF) FOR INTERNAL KNOX COUNTY PROJECTS AS REQUIRED TO MEET THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY’S DEADLINE TO OBLIGATE ALL FUNDS PROVIDED UNDER THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT BY DECEMBER 31, 2024. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Budget & taxes Item history →	Aye	Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
Dec 16, 2024	Approve utility easement for KUB at Knox County Sportspark R-24-12-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT FOR THE KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) AT 8050 OAK RIDGE HIGHWAY (KNOX COUNTY SPORTSPARK) FOR $200.00 IN COMPENSATION. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Authorize acceptance of donated land parcels for Knox County Parks R-24-12-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OF TWO PARCELS, 0 DRY HOLLOW ROAD, PARCEL ID #138 27408, AND 7323 BRICKYARD ROAD, PARCEL #056 13501, TO BE USED FOR KNOX COUNTY PARK LAND. Parks & community Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve HUD HOME funds agreement for Scenic View at Hardin Valley R-24-12-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH DGA HARDIN VALLEY LP IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00 IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) FLOATING UNITS OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING TO BE KNOWN AS SCENIC VIEW AT HARDIN VALLEY. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	No	Adopted	8-3-0-0	Split
Dec 16, 2024	Approve grant for Broadband Readiness Community program R-24-12-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY SLFRF-ARP FEDERAL AWARD, PASSED-THROUGH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (TNECD), IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND CONDUCT OF THE BROADBAND READINESS COMMUNITY - ADOPTION READY PROGRAM. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
Dec 16, 2024	Approve 127 Notary Public Applications NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS: There were 127 Notary Applications received. Commissioner Lee moved to approve 127 Notary Applications. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve Budget Amendments with total credit of ($7,548,718.68) BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments - Total credit amount of ($7,548,718.68) was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Jay moved to approve Budget Amendments - Total credit amount of ($7,548,718.68). Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $257,645.82 LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $257,645.82 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Jay moved to approve Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $257,645.82. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve closure of unbuilt right-of-way in Laurel Ridge Phase 1 (1st Reading) CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF UNBUILT RIGHT- OF-WAY BETWEEN LOT 1 AND COMMUNITY LOT 1 OF THE 2017 PLAT TITLED LAUREL RIDGE PHASE 1 IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 6 (FIRST READING): Consideration of the closure of unbuilt Right-of-Way between Lot 1 and Community Lot 1 of the 2017 plat titled Laurel Ridge Phase 1 in Commission District 6 was before the Board of Commissioners on First Reading. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the closure of unbuilt Right-of- Way between Lot 1 and Community Lot 1 of the 2017 plat titled Laurel Ridge Phase 1 in Commission District 6 on First Reading. Commissioner Rawls seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Accept new county roads for the following streets... DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Ponds Inlet Lane located in Barber Lane Estates, District 7. B. Chrysler Lane located in Barber Lane Estates, District 7. C. Dolphin Lane located in Barber Lane Estates, District 7. D. Red Clover Lane located in Haynesfield, District 7. E. Haynesfield Lane located in Haynesfield, District 7. F. Still Meadow Lane located in Haynesfield, District 7. G. Reagan Woods Lane located in Regan Woods, District 5. H. Freedom Lane located in Scotch Meadows Unit 2, District 8. I. Applecross Road located in Scotch Meadows Units 2 & 3, District 8. J. Preston View Drive located in Scotch Meadows Unit 3, District 8. K. Noble Lane located in Scotch Meadows Unit 3, District 8. L. United Lane located in Scotch Meadows Unit 3, District 8. M. Taylors View Lane located in Taylors View and Taylors View Phase 2, District 6. N. Moon Lane located in Snowmass Phase 1, District 7. O. Ancient Glacier Lane located in Snowmass Phase 2B, District 7. P. Snow Bank Lane located in Snowmass Phase 2B, District 7. Q. Edwards Place Boulevard located in Woodbury Crossing, District 8. R. Lawgiver Circle located in Woodbury Crossing, District 8. S. Labrador Lane located in Woodbury Crossing, District 8. T. Quiet Side Lane located north of Montlake Drive and west of Alcoa Highway, District 9. U. Montlake Drive, east of Alcoa Highway and south of Woodson Drive, District 9. V. Dresser Road located south of Mount Vernon Drive and north of Ginn Drive, District 9. W. Bill Bell Way located south of the W Emory Road and Clinton Highway intersection, District 6. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the above new county roads. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve minutes from previous meeting (November 18, 2024) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on November 18, 2024 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on November 18, 2024. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Recognize Nikki Giovanni for literary contributions and Knoxville roots R-24-12-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING NIKKI GIOVANNI FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO LITERATURE AND HER ROOTS IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Honor Hardin Valley Academy Boys' Cross Country Team R-24-12-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY BOYS' CROSS COUNTRY TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2024 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Schools Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Honor Hardin Valley Academy Special Olympics Flag Football Team R-24-12-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED SPORTS FLAG FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Schools Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Request to allow additional penalty for property tax relief R-24-12-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE 114TH SESSION OF THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ALLOW COUNTY TRUSTEES TO COLLECT AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY ON UNPAID AND DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO BE ALLOCATED FOR TAX RELIEF FOR ELDERLY LOW INCOME, DISABLED, DISABLED VETERAN AND VETERAN WIDOW/WIDOWER HOMEOWNERS. Budget & taxes Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Request allocation of Real Estate Transfer Tax to counties R-24-12-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE 114TH SESSION OF THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ALLOCATE ONE HALF OF THE REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX TO THE COUNTY WHERE THE TAX WAS COLLECTED ON A RECURRING BASIS. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve amendment/restatement of Employee Benefit System and STAR plan R-24-12-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE KNOX COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEM AND THE SHERIFF'S TOTAL ACCUMULATION RETIREMENT PLAN ("STAR") TO CONTINUE THE ANNUAL 2% DISABILITY CONTRIBUTION AND MERP MATCH THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2029. Personnel & appointments Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve stop loss insurance agreement with HCC Life Insurance Company R-24-12-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $396,674.00 WITH HCC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR STOP LOSS INSURANCE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve renewal amendment for DebtBook debt management system R-24-12-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A RENEWAL AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 20-674 WITH FIFTH ASSET, INC. D/B/A DEBTBOOK FOR A DEBT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE CONTRACT TO BE RENEWED FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve grant contract for tobacco use prevention services R-24-12-605 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TOBACCO USE PREVENTION AND CONTROL SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING ON APRIL 1, 2025 AND ENDING ON MARCH 31, 2027. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve grant contract for dental care services to uninsured adults R-24-12-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,000,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF DENTAL CARE SERVICES TO UNINSURED ADULT TENNESSEANS, NINETEEN THROUGH SIXTY-FOUR YEARS OF AGE, FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve Rape Prevention and Education grant contract R-24-12-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $144,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF RAPE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JANUARY 31, 2027. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve Amendment One to Rape Prevention and Education grant R-24-12-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF RAPE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $14,430.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $72,000.00. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve Amendment One to TB Control and Prevention Services grant R-24-12-601 — 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 TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL AND PREVENTION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $278,500.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $768,800.00. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve construction contract for W. Emory Road widening R-24-12-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,453,198.86 WITH DURACAP ASPHALT PAVING CO. FOR THE W. EMORY ROAD WIDENING AT THE BELLTOWN DEVELOPMENT AND CLINTON HIGHWAY PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve easements for Hardin Valley Road Widening (Phase 1) R-24-12-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF NEEDED RIGHT-OF-WAY, DRAINAGE, SLOPE, AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS ON TWELVE (12) TRACTS FOR THE HARDIN VALLEY ROAD WIDENING (PHASE 1) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve acquisition of right-of-way for Thompson School Road sidewalk project R-24-12-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF NEEDED RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ON ONE (1) TRACT ON THOMPSON SCHOOL ROAD FOR A SIDEWALK PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve grant contract for training equipment from TN Corrections Institute R-24-12-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,264.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE CORRECTIONS INSTITUTE FOR THE PROVISION OF TRAINING EQUIPMENT. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve OCDETF FY 2025 Overtime Agreement (Operation Reckoning) R-24-12-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY 2025 OVERTIME AGREEMENT (OPERATION RECKONING) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $25,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve grant contract for FY2025 SRO program R-24-12-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,150,000.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY FOR THE FY2025 STATEWIDE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) GRANT PROGRAM. Public safety Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Reappoint George Ewart to Board of Construction Appeals R-24-12-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING GEORGE EWART TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF CONSTRUCTION APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2031) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Confirm appointment of Nathaniel Shelso to Emergency Communications Board R-24-12-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF NATHANIEL SHELSO TO THE KNOX COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (TERM EXPIRES JANUARY 1, 2029) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for schools R-24-12-206 — 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 $102,465.74. Schools Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve contracts for fencing services R-24-12-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH EAST TENNESSEE FENCE COMPANY, STANLEY FENCING AND LANDSCAPING, INC., AND TS WELLS, INC. DBA TIM'S FENCING FOR THE PROVISION OF FENCING SERVICES UP TO $2,000,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve contract with Baseline Sports Construction for tennis courts R-24-12-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH BASELINE SPORTS CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF TENNIS COURT SERVICES UP TO $200,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve agreement for Halls High School Academic Banquet venue R-24-12-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SPACES IN THE CITY FOR THE PROVISION OF A VENUE AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE HALLS HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC BANQUET AT A COST OF $15,330.00. Schools Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve IB program applications for three schools R-24-12-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING LETTERS OF COMMITMENT AND APPLICATIONS FOR CANDIDACY FOR INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMMES AT AUSTIN-EAST MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL, VINE MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND SARAH MOORE GREENE MAGNET ACADEMY AT AN INITIAL COST OF $59,700.00. Schools Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve agreement with Scoir, Inc. for career planning system R-24-12-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SCOIR, INC. FOR A SUBSCRIPTION TO A CAREER PLANNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO BE USED BY STUDENTS, COUNSELORS, AND TEACHERS THROUGH JUNE 29, 2025 AT A COST OF $2,768.88. Schools Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Amend agenda to hear items 1-25 as a consent calendar Commissioner Jay moved to hear the following items to be heard as a consent calendar: Item #1, Item #2, Item #3, Item #4, Item #5, Item #6, Item #7, Item #8, Item #9, Item #10, Item #11, Item #12, Item #13, Item #14, Item #15, Item #16, Item #17, Item #18, Item #19, Item #20, Item #21, Item #22, Item #23, Item #24, and Item #25. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Amend agenda to defer 5 specific items to January 2025 meeting Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the January 2025 meeting: Item #28 –Presentation by Legal Aid on Eviction Prevention; Item #34 - Resolution R-24-12-402 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with D.R. Horton, Inc. for road improvements at two intersections, Tipton Station Road at Martin Mill Pike (West) and Maryville Pike at Tipton Station Road; Item #35 - Resolution R-24-12-405 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with KCI Environmental Technologies & Construction, Inc. for design build services in the amount of $683,500.00 for the Coward Mill Dam Removal Project; Item #36 - Resolution R-24-12-406 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with S&E Properties, LLC. for road improvements at the intersection of Kingston Pike and Ebenezer Road; and Item #43 - Resolution R-24-12-902 Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Residential Infrastructure Development Act (RIDA) Policy. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Amend agenda to withdraw resolution on Tipton Station Road district Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following item: Item #41 – Resolution R-24-12-803 -Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, establishing the 2814 Tipton Station Road Residential Infrastructure Development District. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Amend agenda to add resolutions for George Ewart and Nikki Giovanni AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #8 – Resolution R-24-12-111 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing George Ewart to the Knox County Board of Construction Appeals. (Term expires December 31, 2031); and Resolution R-24-12-103 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing Nikki Giovanni for her contributions to literature and her roots in Knoxville, Tennessee. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 9, 2024	Appeal denial of rezoning from RA/A to CA at 8710 Chapman Highway. 11-S-24-RZ — APPEAL BY SANDRA KOPACZ/SANDRA LLC OF THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF A REQUEST FOR REZONING FROM RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) AND A (AGRICULTURAL) TO CA (GENERAL BUSINESS). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8710 CHAPMAN HIGHWAY / PARCEL ID 138 10501. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 11-S-24-RZ) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Dec 9, 2024	Appeal denial of Comprehensive Plan Amendment from TN/HP to CMU/HP at 8710 Chapman Hwy. 11-E-24-PA — APPEAL BY SANDRA KOPACZ/SANDRA LLC OF THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF A REQUEST FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FROM TN (TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD) AND HP (HILLSIDE PROTECTION) TO CMU (CORRIDOR MIXED-USE) AND HP (HILLSIDE PROTECTION). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8710 CHAPMAN HIGHWAY / PARCEL ID 138 10501. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 11-E-24-PA) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Dec 9, 2024	Rezone 1915 Andes Road from A to RA. 11-B-24-RZ — AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA: REQUEST OF TERRY AND WILMA C. GAYLOR FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1915 ANDES ROAD / PARCEL ID 105AA005. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 11-B-24-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Deferred	10-0-0-1	Deferred
Dec 9, 2024	Rezone 8303 Heiskell Road from RA to CN. 11-Q-24-RZ — REQUEST OF WILLIAM TODD DANIEL FOR REZONING FROM RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO CN (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8303 HEISKELL ROAD / PARCEL ID 046 20701 (PART OF). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 11-Q-24-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Dec 9, 2024	Amend Comprehensive Plan at 8303 Heiskell Rd from SR/HP to SMR/HP. 11-C-24-PA — REQUEST OF WILLIAM TODD DANIEL FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FROM SR (SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL) AND HP (HILLSIDE PROTECTION) TO SMR (SUBURBAN MIXED RESIDENTIAL) AND HP (HILLSIDE PROTECTION). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8303 HEISKELL ROAD / PARCEL ID 046 20701. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 11-C-24-PA) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Dec 9, 2024	Rezone 2921 Bradley Lake Lane from A to PR (6 du/acre) with conditions. 11-K-24-RZ — REQUEST OF MESANA INVESTMENTS LLC FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 9 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2921 BRADLEY LAKE LANE / PARCEL ID 092 057. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 11-K-24-RZ) (3RD COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Dec 9, 2024	Rezone 8015 Andersonville Pike from A to PR (1.5 du/acre). 11-J-24-RZ — REQUEST OF CHARLES DANIEL PADGETT FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 1.5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8015 ANDERSONVILLE PIKE / PARCEL ID 028 075. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 11-J-24-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Dec 9, 2024	Rezone 2528-2536 W Beaver Creek Drive from A to PR (24 du/acre) with conditions. 9-I-24-RZ — REQUEST OF BENJAMIN C. MULLINS FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 24 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2528 AND 2536 W BEAVER CREEK DRIVE / PARCEL ID 067 061, 062. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 9-I-24-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Dec 9, 2024	Rezone 2528-2536 W Beaver Creek Drive from A to PR (24 du/acre) with conditions. 9-I-24-RZ — REQUEST OF BENJAMIN C. MULLINS FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 24 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2528 AND 2536 W BEAVER CREEK DRIVE / PARCEL ID 067 061, 062. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 9-I-24-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	No	Failed	2-8-0-1	Split Failed
Dec 9, 2024	Remove non-disturbance condition for PR(k) district at 7816 Ball Camp Pike. 10-L-24-RZ — REQUEST OF TAYLOR D. FORRESTER TO REMOVE A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED NON-DISTURBANCE CONDITION IN THE PR(K) (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 3.25 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE DISTRICT. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7816 BALL CAMP PIKE / PARCEL ID 091 226. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 10-L-24-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Dec 9, 2024	Change street name of Andes Road to Ball Road. 10-A-24-SNC — REQUEST OF JIM SNOWDEN/KNOX COUNTY ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS TO CHANGE THE STREET NAME OF ANDES ROAD TO BALL ROAD BETWEEN SCHAAD ROAD AND THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL 091PA037. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 10-A-24-SNC) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Aye	Deferred	10-0-0-1	Deferred
Dec 9, 2024	Rezone 0 Oak Ridge Highway from OS/F to CA/F with landscape buffer. 11-R-24-RZ — REQUEST OF FIRAS MISHU FOR REZONING FROM OS (OPEN SPACE) AND F (FLOODWAY) TO CA (GENERAL BUSINESS) AND F (FLOODWAY). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 OAK RIDGE HIGHWAY / PARCEL ID 090 050, 06306 (PART OF). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 11-R-24-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Dec 9, 2024	Amend Comprehensive Plan from SR/HP/SP to CMU/HP/SP at 0 Oak Ridge Highway. 11-D-24-PA — REQUEST OF FIRAS MISHU FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FROM SR (SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL), HP (HILLSIDE PROTECTION), AND SP (STREAM PROTECTION) TO CMU (CORRIDOR MIXED-USE), HP (HILLSIDE PROTECTION), AND SP (STREAM PROTECTION). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 OAK RIDGE HIGHWAY / PARCEL ID 090 050, 06306 (PART OF). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 11-D-24-PA) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Dec 9, 2024	Rezone 3208 Solway Road from PR (3 du/acre) to PR (3.75 du/acre). 11-O-24-RZ — REQUEST OF SOLWAY PARK ENTERPRISES, LLC FOR REZONING FROM PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 3 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 3.75 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3208 SOLWAY ROAD / PARCEL ID 089 127, 12701. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 11-O-24-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Dec 9, 2024	Rezone 0 Cureton Road from Low Density Residential to Planned Residential (5 du/acre). 11-E-24-RZ — REQUEST OF HUMBERTO RODRIGUEZ FOR REZONING FROM RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 CURETON ROAD / PARCEL ID 105 00401. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 11-E-24-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Dec 9, 2024	Rezone 7960 Ball Camp Pike from Industrial to Low Density Residential. 11-C-24-RZ — REQUEST OF TERESA HOLLEY FOR REZONING FROM I (INDUSTRIAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7960 BALL CAMP PIKE / PARCEL ID 091 22602. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 11-C-24-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Dec 9, 2024	Approve minutes from the previous meeting held on November 12, 2024. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting was before the Board of Commissioners.	Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Dec 9, 2024	Amend agenda to withdraw three rezoning requests. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Frazier moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items: Item #9 - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre to PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 4.3 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 2713 Byington Beaver Ridge Road / Parcel ID 090 116; Item #13 - Request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 6120 Babely Road / Parcel ID 050 114; Item #18 - Request of Magnolia Capital Group LLC for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 7 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 0 E Governor John Sevier Highway / Parcel ID 125 00508.	Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Dec 9, 2024	Amend agenda to defer street name changes and two rezoning requests. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Frazier moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the January 2025 meeting: Item #7 - Request of Jim Snowden/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of Andes Road to Ball Road between Schaad Road and the northeast corner of Parcel 091PA037; Item #8 - Request of Jim Snowden/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of Ball Camp Pike to Ball Road between Ball Road and the west corner of Parcel 091 109; Item #10 - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and F (Floodway) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 6 dwelling units per acre and F (Floodway). Property located at 8920 Karns Valley Drive / Parcel ID 077 053; and Item #19 - Request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 6209 Hammer Drive / Parcel ID 072 057 (part of).	Aye	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Approve Amendment One to Safe Baby Court Grant Contract R-24-11-905 — 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 Knox County Juvenile Court to continue to provide an evidence-based Safe Baby Court in Knox County, which Grant Contract extends the term to end June 30, 2025 and increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $100,000.00 for a total amount of $600,000.00 (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Observe Operation Green Light for Veterans R-24-11-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to observe Operation Green Light for Veterans in Knox County Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Express commitment to protecting the innocence of children R-24-11-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, expressing the Commission’s commitment to Protecting the Innocence of Children Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Aye	Failed	3-8-0-0	Split Failed
Nov 18, 2024	Approve Written Standards for Rapid Re-Housing Program R-24-11-504 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Written Standards that govern the rapid re-housing program serving homeless individuals in Knox County that is funded with pass-through Tennessee Housing Development Authority (THDA) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	No	Adopted	8-2-1-0	Split
Nov 18, 2024	Approve Written Standards for Rapid Re-Housing Program R-24-11-504 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Written Standards that govern the rapid re-housing program serving homeless individuals in Knox County that is funded with pass-through Tennessee Housing Development Authority (THDA) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Aye	Failed	2-9-0-0	Split Failed
Nov 18, 2024	Approve EECBG award for energy efficient home modifications R-24-11-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) award in the amount of $279,650.00 from the U.S. Department of Energy to fund energy efficient home modifications for low-income households in Knox County through the Knox County Home Rehabilitation Program (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Aye	Adopted	9-1-1-0	Split
Nov 18, 2024	Approve Amendment One to CDBG Contract for Homeward Bound Program R-24-11-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Number One to Contract Number 24-580 with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide additional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds in the amount of $6,181.20 for a total of $131,507.75 for the administration of the Homeward Bound Program serving homeless individuals in Knox County (federally funded through HUD CDBG Program Funds) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Abstain	Adopted	8-1-2-0	Split
Nov 18, 2024	Approve 119 Notary Applications Notary Applications: 119 Notary Applications received.	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Approve Budget Amendments FY2024 and FY2025 Budget Amendments: Consideration of the Budget Amendments Fiscal Year 2024 total amount of $119,800.00 and Fiscal Year 2025 - Total amount of $25,364,269.44	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $3,085,535.62 Line Item Transfers: Consideration of the Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $3,085,535.62	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Accept new county roads Drives and Roads: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Approve minutes from previous meeting Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on October 28, 2024	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Honor Officer Tucker Blakely with memorial and bridge naming R-24-11-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Officer Tucker Blakely for his service and ultimate sacrifice to the citizens of Knox County with the placement of a permanent memorial at the intersection of Emory Road and Brickyard Road, as well as naming the bridge over Beaver Creek on Brickyard Road in his memory Public safety Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Delete use restrictions from Forks of River Industrial Park documents R-24-11-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, deleting use restrictions from the Forks of the River Industrial Park operating documents Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Approve FY2025 Budget Amendment for county employee raises R-24-11-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fisal Year 2025 Budget Amendment to increase the total budget in the amount of $1,506,250.00 for the purpose of providing an additional 2% raise for county employees, making the total raise approximately 4% for Fiscal Year 2025 (2 Steps + 2%), beginning January 1, 2025 Budget & taxes Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Approve change order for Trane Energy Services Project Phase 3B R-24-11-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Change Order to the agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. in the amount of $276,484.00 for additional work on Trane Energy Services Project Phase 3B Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Approve Amendment Two to PHEP Program Services Grant Contract R-24-11-601 — 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 Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $96,306.00 for a total amount of $3,105,625.00 (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Approve Elation Systems, Inc. Master Subscription Service Agreement R-24-11-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a project-based Master Subscription Service Agreement with Elation Systems, Inc. for software that will facilitate Davis Bacon compliance on federally funded construction projects administered by Knox County Grants and Community Development Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Approve MOU with Calloway Oil for Schaad and Johnson Road improvements R-24-11-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Calloway Oil Company for road improvements to Schaad Road and Johnson Road, including installation of turn lanes and a traffic signal Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Approve contracts for tree trimming and removal services R-24-11-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with BDG Trees, LLC and Utility Arborist of Tennessee, LLC for the provision of tree trimming and removal services Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Approve change order for Ball Camp Pike bridge construction engineering R-24-11-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Change Order in the amount of $536,789.00 for reimbursable expenses to complete the construction engineering and inspection for the construction of a bridge on Ball Camp Pike over the CSX railroad (increases the total contract for these services with CSX to $1,783,638.00) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Approve LOA for electronic monitoring indigency fund grant R-24-11-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Agreement - Direct Appropriation Grant in the amount of $50,143.72 with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs for the provision of the electronic monitoring indigency fund (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Approve Letter of Agreement for mental health transportation grant R-24-11-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Agreement – Direct Appropriation Grant in the amount of $548,028.75 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) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Accept resignation and appoint Debi Stafford to Library Advisory Board R-24-11-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Susan Alexander (District 7 Seat) from the Knox County Library Advisory Board and appointing Debi Stafford to complete the unfulfilled term of Ms. Alexander on the Board, which term expires July 1, 2025 Personnel & appointments Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Accept resignation and appoint Ashley Williams to Board of Zoning Appeals R-24-11-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Riley Lovingood (District 4) from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals and appointing Ashley Williams to complete the unfulfilled term of Riley Lovingood on the Board, which term expires September 30, 2025 Personnel & appointments Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-24-11-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds and donations for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $11,000.00 Schools Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Authorize acceptance of TN Dept of Education State School Improvement Grant R-24-11-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education State School Improvement Grant in the amount of $2,026,435.86 Schools Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Approve FY2025 Cafeteria Fund Designations for equipment purchases R-24-11-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Fiscal Year 2025 Central Cafeteria Fund Balance Designations in the amount of $250,000.00 for small equipment purchases and in the amount of $300,000.00 for large equipment purchases Budget & taxes Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Approve contracts with Gibson Consulting and WestEd for external evaluator services R-24-11-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Gibson Consulting Group, Inc. and WestEd for the provision of General External Evaluator Services for future grant-funded projects for a term of December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2025, which may be extended for six (6) additional years Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Approve Terms and Conditions with AVID Center for KCS Middle and High Schools R-24-11-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Terms and Conditions with AVID Center for AVID programming at KCS Middle and High Schools at an estimated annual cost up to $50,000.00 for the 2024-2025 school year, which may be extended for four (4) additional years Schools Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Approve LinkedIn Subscription Agreement for recruitment efforts R-24-11-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Subscription Agreement with LinkedIn related to targeted recruitment efforts at a cost of $11,347.50 Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Approve License Agreement with Knoxville Expo Center for 2025 School Nutrition Food Show R-24-11-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a License Agreement with Knoxville Expo Center, LLC for use of exhibit hall space for the 2025 Knox County Schools Nutrition Food Show at a cost of $8,684.50 Schools Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024	Approve MOU with D.R. Horton, Inc. for road improvements R-24-11-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with D.R. Horton, Inc. for Road Improvements at Two Intersections, Tipton Station Road at Martin Mill Pike (West) and Maryville Pike at Tipton Station Road Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 18, 2024	Establish 2814 Tipton Station Road Residential Infrastructure Development District R-24-11-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, establishing the 2814 Tipton Station Road Residential Infrastructure Development District Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 12, 2024	Approve rezoning for Matthew Regas, E Hendron Chapel Road 10-J-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Matthew Regas for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners Property located at 224 East Hendron Chapel Road, Parcel ID 138HA024. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-J-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 12, 2024	Approve rezoning for Natalie Nordstrom, Thurman Lane 10-E-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Natalie Nordstrom for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential to PR (Planned Residential) up to 6 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020 Thurman Lane, Parcel ID 122KC014, 01403, 01402, 01401. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-E-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 12, 2024	Deny rezoning for Mahmoud Shorman, 10641 High Meadow Drive 10-G-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Mahmoud Shorman for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre and TO (Technology Overlay) to OB (Office, Medical and Related Services) and TO (Technology Overlay) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 10641 High Meadow Drive, Parcel ID 118IF00201. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-G-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Failed	11-0-0-0	Failed
Nov 12, 2024	Defer rezoning for William Dale Rhoton to January 2025 4-O-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of William Dale Rhoton for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RB (General Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 611 West Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 137 144 01. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-O-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Deferred	11-0-0-0	Deferred
Nov 12, 2024	Approve rezoning for Avera Lynn McDaniel, 7509 Nichols Road 9-D-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Avera Lynn McDaniel for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7509 Nichols Road, Parcel ID 125 016. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 9-D-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 12, 2024	Substitute motion to approve rezoning for Ryan S. Lynch, E Beaver Creek Dr 10-M-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Ryan S. Lynch for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0, 1302, 1304 East Beaver Creek Drive, Parcel ID 047 23401, 234, 23403. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-M-24-RZ) Item history →	No	Adopted	6-5-0-0	Split

Dec 16, 2024

Approve MOUs/Interagency Agreement to obligate SLFRF funds R-24-12-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KNOX COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AND ONE (1) INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE PUBLIC BUILDING AUTHORITY (PBA) TO OBLIGATE STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS (SLFRF) FOR INTERNAL KNOX COUNTY PROJECTS AS REQUIRED TO MEET THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY’S DEADLINE TO OBLIGATE ALL FUNDS PROVIDED UNDER THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT BY DECEMBER 31, 2024. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Budget & taxes Item history →

Aye

Adopted

10-1-0-0

Split

Dec 16, 2024

Approve utility easement for KUB at Knox County Sportspark R-24-12-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT FOR THE KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) AT 8050 OAK RIDGE HIGHWAY (KNOX COUNTY SPORTSPARK) FOR $200.00 IN COMPENSATION. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Authorize acceptance of donated land parcels for Knox County Parks R-24-12-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OF TWO PARCELS, 0 DRY HOLLOW ROAD, PARCEL ID #138 27408, AND 7323 BRICKYARD ROAD, PARCEL #056 13501, TO BE USED FOR KNOX COUNTY PARK LAND. Parks & community Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve HUD HOME funds agreement for Scenic View at Hardin Valley R-24-12-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH DGA HARDIN VALLEY LP IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00 IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) FLOATING UNITS OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING TO BE KNOWN AS SCENIC VIEW AT HARDIN VALLEY. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

No

Adopted

8-3-0-0

Split

Dec 16, 2024

Approve grant for Broadband Readiness Community program R-24-12-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY SLFRF-ARP FEDERAL AWARD, PASSED-THROUGH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (TNECD), IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND CONDUCT OF THE BROADBAND READINESS COMMUNITY - ADOPTION READY PROGRAM. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

10-1-0-0

Split

Dec 16, 2024

Approve 127 Notary Public Applications NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS: There were 127 Notary Applications received. Commissioner Lee moved to approve 127 Notary Applications. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve Budget Amendments with total credit of ($7,548,718.68) BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments - Total credit amount of ($7,548,718.68) was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Jay moved to approve Budget Amendments - Total credit amount of ($7,548,718.68). Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $257,645.82 LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $257,645.82 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Jay moved to approve Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $257,645.82. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve closure of unbuilt right-of-way in Laurel Ridge Phase 1 (1st Reading) CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF UNBUILT RIGHT- OF-WAY BETWEEN LOT 1 AND COMMUNITY LOT 1 OF THE 2017 PLAT TITLED LAUREL RIDGE PHASE 1 IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 6 (FIRST READING): Consideration of the closure of unbuilt Right-of-Way between Lot 1 and Community Lot 1 of the 2017 plat titled Laurel Ridge Phase 1 in Commission District 6 was before the Board of Commissioners on First Reading. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the closure of unbuilt Right-of- Way between Lot 1 and Community Lot 1 of the 2017 plat titled Laurel Ridge Phase 1 in Commission District 6 on First Reading. Commissioner Rawls seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Accept new county roads for the following streets... DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Ponds Inlet Lane located in Barber Lane Estates, District 7. B. Chrysler Lane located in Barber Lane Estates, District 7. C. Dolphin Lane located in Barber Lane Estates, District 7. D. Red Clover Lane located in Haynesfield, District 7. E. Haynesfield Lane located in Haynesfield, District 7. F. Still Meadow Lane located in Haynesfield, District 7. G. Reagan Woods Lane located in Regan Woods, District 5. H. Freedom Lane located in Scotch Meadows Unit 2, District 8. I. Applecross Road located in Scotch Meadows Units 2 & 3, District 8. J. Preston View Drive located in Scotch Meadows Unit 3, District 8. K. Noble Lane located in Scotch Meadows Unit 3, District 8. L. United Lane located in Scotch Meadows Unit 3, District 8. M. Taylors View Lane located in Taylors View and Taylors View Phase 2, District 6. N. Moon Lane located in Snowmass Phase 1, District 7. O. Ancient Glacier Lane located in Snowmass Phase 2B, District 7. P. Snow Bank Lane located in Snowmass Phase 2B, District 7. Q. Edwards Place Boulevard located in Woodbury Crossing, District 8. R. Lawgiver Circle located in Woodbury Crossing, District 8. S. Labrador Lane located in Woodbury Crossing, District 8. T. Quiet Side Lane located north of Montlake Drive and west of Alcoa Highway, District 9. U. Montlake Drive, east of Alcoa Highway and south of Woodson Drive, District 9. V. Dresser Road located south of Mount Vernon Drive and north of Ginn Drive, District 9. W. Bill Bell Way located south of the W Emory Road and Clinton Highway intersection, District 6. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the above new county roads. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve minutes from previous meeting (November 18, 2024) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on November 18, 2024 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on November 18, 2024. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Recognize Nikki Giovanni for literary contributions and Knoxville roots R-24-12-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING NIKKI GIOVANNI FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO LITERATURE AND HER ROOTS IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Honor Hardin Valley Academy Boys' Cross Country Team R-24-12-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY BOYS' CROSS COUNTRY TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2024 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Schools Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Honor Hardin Valley Academy Special Olympics Flag Football Team R-24-12-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED SPORTS FLAG FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Schools Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Request to allow additional penalty for property tax relief R-24-12-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE 114TH SESSION OF THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ALLOW COUNTY TRUSTEES TO COLLECT AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY ON UNPAID AND DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO BE ALLOCATED FOR TAX RELIEF FOR ELDERLY LOW INCOME, DISABLED, DISABLED VETERAN AND VETERAN WIDOW/WIDOWER HOMEOWNERS. Budget & taxes Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Request allocation of Real Estate Transfer Tax to counties R-24-12-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE 114TH SESSION OF THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ALLOCATE ONE HALF OF THE REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX TO THE COUNTY WHERE THE TAX WAS COLLECTED ON A RECURRING BASIS. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve amendment/restatement of Employee Benefit System and STAR plan R-24-12-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE KNOX COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEM AND THE SHERIFF'S TOTAL ACCUMULATION RETIREMENT PLAN ("STAR") TO CONTINUE THE ANNUAL 2% DISABILITY CONTRIBUTION AND MERP MATCH THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2029. Personnel & appointments Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve stop loss insurance agreement with HCC Life Insurance Company R-24-12-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $396,674.00 WITH HCC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR STOP LOSS INSURANCE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve renewal amendment for DebtBook debt management system R-24-12-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A RENEWAL AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 20-674 WITH FIFTH ASSET, INC. D/B/A DEBTBOOK FOR A DEBT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE CONTRACT TO BE RENEWED FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve grant contract for tobacco use prevention services R-24-12-605 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TOBACCO USE PREVENTION AND CONTROL SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING ON APRIL 1, 2025 AND ENDING ON MARCH 31, 2027. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve grant contract for dental care services to uninsured adults R-24-12-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,000,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF DENTAL CARE SERVICES TO UNINSURED ADULT TENNESSEANS, NINETEEN THROUGH SIXTY-FOUR YEARS OF AGE, FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve Rape Prevention and Education grant contract R-24-12-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $144,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF RAPE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JANUARY 31, 2027. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve Amendment One to Rape Prevention and Education grant R-24-12-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF RAPE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $14,430.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $72,000.00. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve Amendment One to TB Control and Prevention Services grant R-24-12-601 — 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 TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL AND PREVENTION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $278,500.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $768,800.00. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve construction contract for W. Emory Road widening R-24-12-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,453,198.86 WITH DURACAP ASPHALT PAVING CO. FOR THE W. EMORY ROAD WIDENING AT THE BELLTOWN DEVELOPMENT AND CLINTON HIGHWAY PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve easements for Hardin Valley Road Widening (Phase 1) R-24-12-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF NEEDED RIGHT-OF-WAY, DRAINAGE, SLOPE, AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS ON TWELVE (12) TRACTS FOR THE HARDIN VALLEY ROAD WIDENING (PHASE 1) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve acquisition of right-of-way for Thompson School Road sidewalk project R-24-12-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF NEEDED RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ON ONE (1) TRACT ON THOMPSON SCHOOL ROAD FOR A SIDEWALK PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve grant contract for training equipment from TN Corrections Institute R-24-12-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,264.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE CORRECTIONS INSTITUTE FOR THE PROVISION OF TRAINING EQUIPMENT. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve OCDETF FY 2025 Overtime Agreement (Operation Reckoning) R-24-12-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY 2025 OVERTIME AGREEMENT (OPERATION RECKONING) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $25,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve grant contract for FY2025 SRO program R-24-12-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,150,000.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY FOR THE FY2025 STATEWIDE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) GRANT PROGRAM. Public safety Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Reappoint George Ewart to Board of Construction Appeals R-24-12-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING GEORGE EWART TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF CONSTRUCTION APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2031) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Confirm appointment of Nathaniel Shelso to Emergency Communications Board R-24-12-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF NATHANIEL SHELSO TO THE KNOX COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (TERM EXPIRES JANUARY 1, 2029) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for schools R-24-12-206 — 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 $102,465.74. Schools Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve contracts for fencing services R-24-12-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH EAST TENNESSEE FENCE COMPANY, STANLEY FENCING AND LANDSCAPING, INC., AND TS WELLS, INC. DBA TIM'S FENCING FOR THE PROVISION OF FENCING SERVICES UP TO $2,000,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve contract with Baseline Sports Construction for tennis courts R-24-12-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH BASELINE SPORTS CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF TENNIS COURT SERVICES UP TO $200,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve agreement for Halls High School Academic Banquet venue R-24-12-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SPACES IN THE CITY FOR THE PROVISION OF A VENUE AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE HALLS HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC BANQUET AT A COST OF $15,330.00. Schools Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve IB program applications for three schools R-24-12-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING LETTERS OF COMMITMENT AND APPLICATIONS FOR CANDIDACY FOR INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMMES AT AUSTIN-EAST MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL, VINE MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND SARAH MOORE GREENE MAGNET ACADEMY AT AN INITIAL COST OF $59,700.00. Schools Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve agreement with Scoir, Inc. for career planning system R-24-12-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SCOIR, INC. FOR A SUBSCRIPTION TO A CAREER PLANNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO BE USED BY STUDENTS, COUNSELORS, AND TEACHERS THROUGH JUNE 29, 2025 AT A COST OF $2,768.88. Schools Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Amend agenda to hear items 1-25 as a consent calendar Commissioner Jay moved to hear the following items to be heard as a consent calendar: Item #1, Item #2, Item #3, Item #4, Item #5, Item #6, Item #7, Item #8, Item #9, Item #10, Item #11, Item #12, Item #13, Item #14, Item #15, Item #16, Item #17, Item #18, Item #19, Item #20, Item #21, Item #22, Item #23, Item #24, and Item #25. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Amend agenda to defer 5 specific items to January 2025 meeting Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the January 2025 meeting: Item #28 –Presentation by Legal Aid on Eviction Prevention; Item #34 - Resolution R-24-12-402 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with D.R. Horton, Inc. for road improvements at two intersections, Tipton Station Road at Martin Mill Pike (West) and Maryville Pike at Tipton Station Road; Item #35 - Resolution R-24-12-405 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with KCI Environmental Technologies & Construction, Inc. for design build services in the amount of $683,500.00 for the Coward Mill Dam Removal Project; Item #36 - Resolution R-24-12-406 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with S&E Properties, LLC. for road improvements at the intersection of Kingston Pike and Ebenezer Road; and Item #43 - Resolution R-24-12-902 Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Residential Infrastructure Development Act (RIDA) Policy. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Amend agenda to withdraw resolution on Tipton Station Road district Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following item: Item #41 – Resolution R-24-12-803 -Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, establishing the 2814 Tipton Station Road Residential Infrastructure Development District. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Amend agenda to add resolutions for George Ewart and Nikki Giovanni AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #8 – Resolution R-24-12-111 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing George Ewart to the Knox County Board of Construction Appeals. (Term expires December 31, 2031); and Resolution R-24-12-103 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing Nikki Giovanni for her contributions to literature and her roots in Knoxville, Tennessee. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 9, 2024

Appeal denial of rezoning from RA/A to CA at 8710 Chapman Highway. 11-S-24-RZ — APPEAL BY SANDRA KOPACZ/SANDRA LLC OF THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF A REQUEST FOR REZONING FROM RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) AND A (AGRICULTURAL) TO CA (GENERAL BUSINESS). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8710 CHAPMAN HIGHWAY / PARCEL ID 138 10501. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 11-S-24-RZ) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Dec 9, 2024

Appeal denial of Comprehensive Plan Amendment from TN/HP to CMU/HP at 8710 Chapman Hwy. 11-E-24-PA — APPEAL BY SANDRA KOPACZ/SANDRA LLC OF THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF A REQUEST FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FROM TN (TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD) AND HP (HILLSIDE PROTECTION) TO CMU (CORRIDOR MIXED-USE) AND HP (HILLSIDE PROTECTION). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8710 CHAPMAN HIGHWAY / PARCEL ID 138 10501. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 11-E-24-PA) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Dec 9, 2024

Rezone 1915 Andes Road from A to RA. 11-B-24-RZ — AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA: REQUEST OF TERRY AND WILMA C. GAYLOR FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1915 ANDES ROAD / PARCEL ID 105AA005. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 11-B-24-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Deferred

10-0-0-1

Deferred

Dec 9, 2024

Rezone 8303 Heiskell Road from RA to CN. 11-Q-24-RZ — REQUEST OF WILLIAM TODD DANIEL FOR REZONING FROM RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO CN (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8303 HEISKELL ROAD / PARCEL ID 046 20701 (PART OF). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 11-Q-24-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Dec 9, 2024

Amend Comprehensive Plan at 8303 Heiskell Rd from SR/HP to SMR/HP. 11-C-24-PA — REQUEST OF WILLIAM TODD DANIEL FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FROM SR (SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL) AND HP (HILLSIDE PROTECTION) TO SMR (SUBURBAN MIXED RESIDENTIAL) AND HP (HILLSIDE PROTECTION). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8303 HEISKELL ROAD / PARCEL ID 046 20701. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 11-C-24-PA) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Dec 9, 2024

Rezone 2921 Bradley Lake Lane from A to PR (6 du/acre) with conditions. 11-K-24-RZ — REQUEST OF MESANA INVESTMENTS LLC FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 9 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2921 BRADLEY LAKE LANE / PARCEL ID 092 057. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 11-K-24-RZ) (3RD COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Dec 9, 2024

Rezone 8015 Andersonville Pike from A to PR (1.5 du/acre). 11-J-24-RZ — REQUEST OF CHARLES DANIEL PADGETT FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 1.5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8015 ANDERSONVILLE PIKE / PARCEL ID 028 075. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 11-J-24-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Dec 9, 2024

Rezone 2528-2536 W Beaver Creek Drive from A to PR (24 du/acre) with conditions. 9-I-24-RZ — REQUEST OF BENJAMIN C. MULLINS FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 24 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2528 AND 2536 W BEAVER CREEK DRIVE / PARCEL ID 067 061, 062. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 9-I-24-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Dec 9, 2024

Rezone 2528-2536 W Beaver Creek Drive from A to PR (24 du/acre) with conditions. 9-I-24-RZ — REQUEST OF BENJAMIN C. MULLINS FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 24 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2528 AND 2536 W BEAVER CREEK DRIVE / PARCEL ID 067 061, 062. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 9-I-24-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

No

Failed

2-8-0-1

Split Failed

Dec 9, 2024

Remove non-disturbance condition for PR(k) district at 7816 Ball Camp Pike. 10-L-24-RZ — REQUEST OF TAYLOR D. FORRESTER TO REMOVE A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED NON-DISTURBANCE CONDITION IN THE PR(K) (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 3.25 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE DISTRICT. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7816 BALL CAMP PIKE / PARCEL ID 091 226. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 10-L-24-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Dec 9, 2024

Change street name of Andes Road to Ball Road. 10-A-24-SNC — REQUEST OF JIM SNOWDEN/KNOX COUNTY ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS TO CHANGE THE STREET NAME OF ANDES ROAD TO BALL ROAD BETWEEN SCHAAD ROAD AND THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL 091PA037. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 10-A-24-SNC) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Aye

Deferred

10-0-0-1

Deferred

Dec 9, 2024

Rezone 0 Oak Ridge Highway from OS/F to CA/F with landscape buffer. 11-R-24-RZ — REQUEST OF FIRAS MISHU FOR REZONING FROM OS (OPEN SPACE) AND F (FLOODWAY) TO CA (GENERAL BUSINESS) AND F (FLOODWAY). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 OAK RIDGE HIGHWAY / PARCEL ID 090 050, 06306 (PART OF). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 11-R-24-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Dec 9, 2024

Amend Comprehensive Plan from SR/HP/SP to CMU/HP/SP at 0 Oak Ridge Highway. 11-D-24-PA — REQUEST OF FIRAS MISHU FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FROM SR (SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL), HP (HILLSIDE PROTECTION), AND SP (STREAM PROTECTION) TO CMU (CORRIDOR MIXED-USE), HP (HILLSIDE PROTECTION), AND SP (STREAM PROTECTION). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 OAK RIDGE HIGHWAY / PARCEL ID 090 050, 06306 (PART OF). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 11-D-24-PA) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Dec 9, 2024

Rezone 3208 Solway Road from PR (3 du/acre) to PR (3.75 du/acre). 11-O-24-RZ — REQUEST OF SOLWAY PARK ENTERPRISES, LLC FOR REZONING FROM PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 3 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 3.75 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3208 SOLWAY ROAD / PARCEL ID 089 127, 12701. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 11-O-24-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Dec 9, 2024

Rezone 0 Cureton Road from Low Density Residential to Planned Residential (5 du/acre). 11-E-24-RZ — REQUEST OF HUMBERTO RODRIGUEZ FOR REZONING FROM RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 CURETON ROAD / PARCEL ID 105 00401. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 11-E-24-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Dec 9, 2024

Rezone 7960 Ball Camp Pike from Industrial to Low Density Residential. 11-C-24-RZ — REQUEST OF TERESA HOLLEY FOR REZONING FROM I (INDUSTRIAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7960 BALL CAMP PIKE / PARCEL ID 091 22602. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 11-C-24-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Dec 9, 2024

Approve minutes from the previous meeting held on November 12, 2024. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting was before the Board of Commissioners.

Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Dec 9, 2024

Amend agenda to withdraw three rezoning requests. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Frazier moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items: Item #9 - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre to PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 4.3 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 2713 Byington Beaver Ridge Road / Parcel ID 090 116; Item #13 - Request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 6120 Babely Road / Parcel ID 050 114; Item #18 - Request of Magnolia Capital Group LLC for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 7 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 0 E Governor John Sevier Highway / Parcel ID 125 00508.

Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Dec 9, 2024

Amend agenda to defer street name changes and two rezoning requests. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Frazier moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the January 2025 meeting: Item #7 - Request of Jim Snowden/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of Andes Road to Ball Road between Schaad Road and the northeast corner of Parcel 091PA037; Item #8 - Request of Jim Snowden/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of Ball Camp Pike to Ball Road between Ball Road and the west corner of Parcel 091 109; Item #10 - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and F (Floodway) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 6 dwelling units per acre and F (Floodway). Property located at 8920 Karns Valley Drive / Parcel ID 077 053; and Item #19 - Request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 6209 Hammer Drive / Parcel ID 072 057 (part of).

Aye

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Approve Amendment One to Safe Baby Court Grant Contract R-24-11-905 — 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 Knox County Juvenile Court to continue to provide an evidence-based Safe Baby Court in Knox County, which Grant Contract extends the term to end June 30, 2025 and increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $100,000.00 for a total amount of $600,000.00 (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Observe Operation Green Light for Veterans R-24-11-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to observe Operation Green Light for Veterans in Knox County Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Express commitment to protecting the innocence of children R-24-11-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, expressing the Commission’s commitment to Protecting the Innocence of Children Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Aye

Failed

3-8-0-0

Split Failed

Nov 18, 2024

Approve Written Standards for Rapid Re-Housing Program R-24-11-504 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Written Standards that govern the rapid re-housing program serving homeless individuals in Knox County that is funded with pass-through Tennessee Housing Development Authority (THDA) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

No

Adopted

8-2-1-0

Split

Nov 18, 2024

Approve Written Standards for Rapid Re-Housing Program R-24-11-504 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Written Standards that govern the rapid re-housing program serving homeless individuals in Knox County that is funded with pass-through Tennessee Housing Development Authority (THDA) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Aye

Failed

2-9-0-0

Split Failed

Nov 18, 2024

Approve EECBG award for energy efficient home modifications R-24-11-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) award in the amount of $279,650.00 from the U.S. Department of Energy to fund energy efficient home modifications for low-income households in Knox County through the Knox County Home Rehabilitation Program (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Aye

Adopted

9-1-1-0

Split

Nov 18, 2024

Approve Amendment One to CDBG Contract for Homeward Bound Program R-24-11-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Number One to Contract Number 24-580 with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide additional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds in the amount of $6,181.20 for a total of $131,507.75 for the administration of the Homeward Bound Program serving homeless individuals in Knox County (federally funded through HUD CDBG Program Funds) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Abstain

Adopted

8-1-2-0

Split

Nov 18, 2024

Approve 119 Notary Applications Notary Applications: 119 Notary Applications received.

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Approve Budget Amendments FY2024 and FY2025 Budget Amendments: Consideration of the Budget Amendments Fiscal Year 2024 total amount of $119,800.00 and Fiscal Year 2025 - Total amount of $25,364,269.44

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $3,085,535.62 Line Item Transfers: Consideration of the Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $3,085,535.62

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Accept new county roads Drives and Roads: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Approve minutes from previous meeting Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on October 28, 2024

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Honor Officer Tucker Blakely with memorial and bridge naming R-24-11-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Officer Tucker Blakely for his service and ultimate sacrifice to the citizens of Knox County with the placement of a permanent memorial at the intersection of Emory Road and Brickyard Road, as well as naming the bridge over Beaver Creek on Brickyard Road in his memory Public safety Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Delete use restrictions from Forks of River Industrial Park documents R-24-11-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, deleting use restrictions from the Forks of the River Industrial Park operating documents Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Approve FY2025 Budget Amendment for county employee raises R-24-11-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fisal Year 2025 Budget Amendment to increase the total budget in the amount of $1,506,250.00 for the purpose of providing an additional 2% raise for county employees, making the total raise approximately 4% for Fiscal Year 2025 (2 Steps + 2%), beginning January 1, 2025 Budget & taxes Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Approve change order for Trane Energy Services Project Phase 3B R-24-11-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Change Order to the agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. in the amount of $276,484.00 for additional work on Trane Energy Services Project Phase 3B Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Approve Amendment Two to PHEP Program Services Grant Contract R-24-11-601 — 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 Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $96,306.00 for a total amount of $3,105,625.00 (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Approve Elation Systems, Inc. Master Subscription Service Agreement R-24-11-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a project-based Master Subscription Service Agreement with Elation Systems, Inc. for software that will facilitate Davis Bacon compliance on federally funded construction projects administered by Knox County Grants and Community Development Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Approve MOU with Calloway Oil for Schaad and Johnson Road improvements R-24-11-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Calloway Oil Company for road improvements to Schaad Road and Johnson Road, including installation of turn lanes and a traffic signal Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Approve contracts for tree trimming and removal services R-24-11-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with BDG Trees, LLC and Utility Arborist of Tennessee, LLC for the provision of tree trimming and removal services Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Approve change order for Ball Camp Pike bridge construction engineering R-24-11-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Change Order in the amount of $536,789.00 for reimbursable expenses to complete the construction engineering and inspection for the construction of a bridge on Ball Camp Pike over the CSX railroad (increases the total contract for these services with CSX to $1,783,638.00) Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Approve LOA for electronic monitoring indigency fund grant R-24-11-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Agreement - Direct Appropriation Grant in the amount of $50,143.72 with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs for the provision of the electronic monitoring indigency fund (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Approve Letter of Agreement for mental health transportation grant R-24-11-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Agreement – Direct Appropriation Grant in the amount of $548,028.75 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) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Accept resignation and appoint Debi Stafford to Library Advisory Board R-24-11-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Susan Alexander (District 7 Seat) from the Knox County Library Advisory Board and appointing Debi Stafford to complete the unfulfilled term of Ms. Alexander on the Board, which term expires July 1, 2025 Personnel & appointments Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Accept resignation and appoint Ashley Williams to Board of Zoning Appeals R-24-11-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Riley Lovingood (District 4) from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals and appointing Ashley Williams to complete the unfulfilled term of Riley Lovingood on the Board, which term expires September 30, 2025 Personnel & appointments Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-24-11-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds and donations for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $11,000.00 Schools Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Authorize acceptance of TN Dept of Education State School Improvement Grant R-24-11-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education State School Improvement Grant in the amount of $2,026,435.86 Schools Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Approve FY2025 Cafeteria Fund Designations for equipment purchases R-24-11-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Fiscal Year 2025 Central Cafeteria Fund Balance Designations in the amount of $250,000.00 for small equipment purchases and in the amount of $300,000.00 for large equipment purchases Budget & taxes Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Approve contracts with Gibson Consulting and WestEd for external evaluator services R-24-11-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Gibson Consulting Group, Inc. and WestEd for the provision of General External Evaluator Services for future grant-funded projects for a term of December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2025, which may be extended for six (6) additional years Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Approve Terms and Conditions with AVID Center for KCS Middle and High Schools R-24-11-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Terms and Conditions with AVID Center for AVID programming at KCS Middle and High Schools at an estimated annual cost up to $50,000.00 for the 2024-2025 school year, which may be extended for four (4) additional years Schools Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Approve LinkedIn Subscription Agreement for recruitment efforts R-24-11-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Subscription Agreement with LinkedIn related to targeted recruitment efforts at a cost of $11,347.50 Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Approve License Agreement with Knoxville Expo Center for 2025 School Nutrition Food Show R-24-11-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a License Agreement with Knoxville Expo Center, LLC for use of exhibit hall space for the 2025 Knox County Schools Nutrition Food Show at a cost of $8,684.50 Schools Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 18, 2024

Approve MOU with D.R. Horton, Inc. for road improvements R-24-11-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with D.R. Horton, Inc. for Road Improvements at Two Intersections, Tipton Station Road at Martin Mill Pike (West) and Maryville Pike at Tipton Station Road Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 18, 2024

Establish 2814 Tipton Station Road Residential Infrastructure Development District R-24-11-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, establishing the 2814 Tipton Station Road Residential Infrastructure Development District Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 12, 2024

Approve rezoning for Matthew Regas, E Hendron Chapel Road 10-J-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Matthew Regas for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners Property located at 224 East Hendron Chapel Road, Parcel ID 138HA024. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-J-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 12, 2024

Approve rezoning for Natalie Nordstrom, Thurman Lane 10-E-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Natalie Nordstrom for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential to PR (Planned Residential) up to 6 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020 Thurman Lane, Parcel ID 122KC014, 01403, 01402, 01401. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-E-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 12, 2024

Deny rezoning for Mahmoud Shorman, 10641 High Meadow Drive 10-G-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Mahmoud Shorman for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre and TO (Technology Overlay) to OB (Office, Medical and Related Services) and TO (Technology Overlay) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 10641 High Meadow Drive, Parcel ID 118IF00201. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-G-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Failed

11-0-0-0

Failed

Nov 12, 2024

Defer rezoning for William Dale Rhoton to January 2025 4-O-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of William Dale Rhoton for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RB (General Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 611 West Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 137 144 01. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-O-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Deferred

11-0-0-0

Deferred

Nov 12, 2024

Approve rezoning for Avera Lynn McDaniel, 7509 Nichols Road 9-D-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Avera Lynn McDaniel for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7509 Nichols Road, Parcel ID 125 016. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 9-D-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 12, 2024

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

No

Adopted

6-5-0-0

Split

Rhonda Lee’s votes in 2024