Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners — Votes — Richie Beeler, year 2021

Meeting	Agenda item	Richie Beeler’s vote	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Dec 20, 2021	Approve South County Sector Plan Amendment due to error in 2021 plan. 11-D-21-SP — Request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for South County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) to MDR (Medium Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) 11-D-21-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 9109 Chapman Highway / Parcel ID 150 020. Commission District 9. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve rezoning request for Steve Larimer from A to PR (3 units/acre). 11-H-21-RZ — Request of Steve Larimer for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre 11-H-21-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Hardin Valley Road / Parcel ID 129 12607. Commission District 6. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve Sector Plan Amendment for Steve Larimer from AG/HP to RR/HP. 11-C-21-SP — Request of Steve Larimer for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural) and HP (Hillside Protection) to LDR (Low Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) 11-C-21-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Hardin Valley Road / Parcel ID 129 12607. Commission District 6. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve rezoning request for Furrow Auction Company from I to A. 11-D-21-RZ — Request of Furrow Auction Company for rezoning from I (Industrial) to A (Agricultural) 11-D-21-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7907 North Ruggles Ferry Pike and 0 North Wooddale Road / Parcel ID 61 060 and 051. Commission District 8. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve rezoning request for Susan M. Watson from RA to A. 11-B-21-RZ — Request of Susan M. Watson for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to A (Agricultural) 11-B-21-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7035 Elna Marie Drive / Parcel ID 61 K B 002, Commission District 8. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve MOU with Zoo Knoxville using SLFR Funds for COVID-19 impact mitigation. R-21-12-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement with Zoo Knoxville to provide $3,500,000.00 in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery (SLFR) Funds for activities that aid in mitigating the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Federally funded through Treasury SLFR Funds) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve 172 notary applications. Consideration of Notary Applications	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve Budget Amendments totaling $5,279.93. Budget Amendments – Total amount $5,279.93	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve Line-Item Transfers totaling $414,309.43. Line-Item Transfers – Total amount $414,309.43	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Acceptance of new County Roads. Consideration of the acceptance of new County Roads	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve minutes of the previous meeting. Approval of minutes of the previous meeting on November 15, 2021	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Honor Judge Geoffrey P. Emery for contributions to justice. R-21-12-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Judge Geoffrey P. Emery for his contribution to justice and the people of Knox County Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve check guarantee services contract with TeleCheck Services, LLC. R-21-12-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contract with TeleCheck Services, LLC, a Fiserv Company, for the provision of check guarantee services Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Authorize acceptance of donated web domain names for Water Trail. R-21-12-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of two (2) web domain names for the Knox County Water Trail from Commissioner Larsen Jay to Knox County Parks & community Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve Pilot Program for Tuition Assistance for Executive Branch Team Members. R-21-12-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Pilot Program for Tuition Assistance to be offered to Knox County Team Members under the Executive Branch Personnel & appointments Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve Stop Loss Insurance agreement with HCC Life Insurance Company. R-21-12-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement in the estimated amount of $448,779.00 with HCC Life Insurance Company for Stop Loss Insurance for the period beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022 Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve update to Executive Branch organizational chart. R-21-12-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an update to the organizational chart of the Executive Branch of Knox County Government to include the designation of Stephanie Candler as Senior Director of Human Resources and Jenny Holden as Senior Director of Community Development Personnel & appointments Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Repeal Resolution R-98-10-104 regarding non-partisan school board elections. R-21-12-806 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee to repeal Resolution R-98-10-104 which provided for non-partisan primary and general elections for members of the Knox County School Board Schools Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve amendment to Debt Management System contract with Fifth Asset, Inc. R-21-12-805 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract No. 20-674 with Fifth Asset, Inc., d/b/a DebtBook for the provision of a debt management system, which amendment provides for the term of the Agreement to be January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024 and amends the pricing to add a component to monitor the County's lease agreements Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve Master Equity Lease Agreement for vehicle leasing. R-21-12-804 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise FM Trust for the option to lease vehicles for Knox County Government through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve financial advisory service contracts with Cumberland Securities and PFM. R-21-12-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Cumberland Securities Company, Inc., and PFM Financial Advisors LLC for the provision of financial advisory services Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve Sublease Agreement with Associated Builders and Contractors. R-21-12-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Sublease Agreement with Associated Builders and Contractors - Greater Tennessee for property located at 1803 N. Central Street for a Construction Trades Academy for a base term of five (5) years with the option to renew for one (1) additional five (5) year term with an annual rental amount of $6,000.00 to be monthly in the amount of $500.00 commencing on the first day of year 2 of the base term Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve Lease Agreement with John H. Daniel Co. for Construction Trades Academy. R-21-12-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Lease Agreement with John H. Daniel Company for property located at 1803 N. Central Street for a Construction Trades Academy for a base term of five (5) years and the option to renew the Lease for one (1) additional five (5) year term with an annual rental amount of $145,800.00 to be paid monthly in equal installments of $12,150.00 for lease years one (1) and two (2) with a 3% annual increase each year thereafter Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Authorize acceptance of donation for Memorial Bench at Admiral Farragut Park. R-21-12-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a Memorial Bench at Admiral Farragut Park from Richard Sparks in the amount of $1,600.00 Parks & community Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Authorize acceptance of donation for Memorial Bench at Concord Park. R-21-12-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a Memorial Bench at the Point at Concord Park from Chuck and Virginia Pritchett in the amount of $1,600.00 Parks & community Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve grant contract with Health Dept. for Family Planning Services. R-21-12-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $150,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Family Planning Services (No Local Match Required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve Amendment One to Health Dept. grant for health promotion services. R-21-12-602 — 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 health promotion services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $203,700.00 and extends the term to June 30, 2024 Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve Amendment Four to Health Dept. grant for immunization services. R-21-12-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Four to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of immunization services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $3,261,883.00 to add COVID-19 POD Funding and extends the term of the Contract to June 30, 2022 (No Local Match Required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve SaaS agreement with Benevate Inc. for program administration. R-21-12-504 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Software as a Service (SaaS) Services Agreement with Benevate Inc. for the provision of software services to be utilized for the administration of local, state, and federally funded programs Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve ARP funded projects per 2021 Knox County Recovery Plan. R-21-12-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the expenditures and projects funded through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) as outlined in the 2021 Knox County Recovery Plan for State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve amendment to Contract No. 21-301 with SEEED, Inc. for rental assistance. R-21-12-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment No. One to Contract No. 21-301 with SEEED, Inc. to provide Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance funds for community engagement services, which amendment increases the award amount from $50,000.00 to $100,000.00. (Federally funded through Treasury ERA program funds) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve signal maintenance agreement with TDOT for Rutledge Pike intersection. R-21-12-411 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a signal maintenance agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for a traffic signal and associated warning devices for the intersection of Rutledge Pike (SR 1) and Roberts Road and Shipetown Road Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Request TDOT to approve LIC application for Watt/Everett Rd improvements. R-21-12-410 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to approve a Local Interstate Connector (LIC) application for improvements to Watt Road/Everett Road and to officially ask TDOT to take the necessary steps to improve the adjacent interchange of Interstate 40 and Watt Road to alleviate traffic congestion in the immediate area and Hardin Valley Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve equipment rental contracts with Bobcat and Herc Rentals. R-21-12-409 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Bobcat of Knoxville, Inc. and Herc Rentals, Inc. for the provision of small and light equipment rental services as needed Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve construction contract for South Northshore Greenway Project Phase 1B. R-21-12-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract in the amount of $828,768.50 with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for Phase 1B of the South Northshore Greenway Project Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve Stormwater Facility Covenants with Powell Property Partners. R-21-12-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Powell Property Partners GP for property located at 7916 Conner Road (CLT Parcel # 047-03316) in Commission District 7 Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve Stormwater Facility Covenants with Hardin Valley Land Partners. R-21-12-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Hardin Valley Land Partners for properties located at 0 Hardin Valley Road (CLT Parcel # 117-027), 0 Hardin Valley Road (CLT Parcel # 117-02509), and 0 Hardin Valley Road (CLT Parcel # 117-02510) in Commission District 6 Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve Stormwater Facility Covenants with Homestead Land Holdings. R-21-12-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for property located at 0 English Ivy Lane (a portion of CLT Parcel # 129-12601) in Commission District 6 Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve Stormwater Facility Covenants with Everett Land Development for Phase 2B. R-21-12-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Everett Land Development, LLC for property located at 12650 Yarnell Road (a portion of CLT Parcel # 141-05003) for Phase 2B in Commission District 6 Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve Stormwater Facility Covenants with Everett Land Development for Phase 2A. R-21-12-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Everett Land Development, LLC for property located at 12650 Yarnell Road (a portion of CLT Parcel # 141-05003) for Phase 2A in Commission District 6 Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities with MAG Development. R-21-12-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with MAG Development, LLC for property located at 0 Poplar Grove Lane (a portion of CLT Parcel # 055-042) in Commission District 6 Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities with Mesana Investments. R-21-12-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Mesana Investments LLC for property located at 0 Heritage Lake Blvd. (a portion of CLT Parcel # 154BG019) in Commission District 5 Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve CY 2022 HIDTA overtime reimbursement agreement. R-21-12-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the CY 2022 Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) overtime reimbursement agreement for the reimbursement of up to $95,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff's Office Public safety Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve UPS replacement contract for Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility. R-21-12-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Sun Electric Company of TN for an Uninterruptable Power Rep Source (UPS) replacement for the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve ARPA grant contract for IT and video conferencing equipment. R-21-12-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an ARPA grant contract in the amount not to exceed $48,328.00 with the Tennessee State Library and Archives to purchase IT and video conferencing equipment (Requires a local match of $12,081.00) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Confirm reappointment of Biggs and appointment of Gard to Emergency Comms Board. R-21-12-114 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor's reappointment of Justin Biggs and appointment of Brian Gard to the Knox County Emergency Communications District Board of Directors (Terms expire January 1, 2026) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Appoint/reappoint Commissioners Dailey and Schoonmaker to Arena Use Committee. R-21-12-113 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing Commissioners Carson Dailey and John Schoonmaker to serve on the Arena Use Committee (Terms to expire December 31, 2023) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Appoint David Icove, Ph.D., P.E. to Board of Construction Appeals. R-21-12-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing David Icove, Ph.D., P.E. to the Knox County Board of Construction Appeals. (Term expires December 31, 2028) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Accept resignation and appoint John Duncan to Advisory Board of Health. R-21-12-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Dianna Drake, Pharm.D. on the Knox County Advisory Board of Health and appointing John Duncan, Pharm.D. (nominated by the pharmaceutical society serving the County) to complete the unfulfilled term of Dianna Drake, Pharm.D. on the Advisory Board of Health, which term expires January 31, 2024 Personnel & appointments Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Appoint Commissioner Richie Beeler to Metro Drug Coalition Board. R-21-12-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner Richie Beeler to the Metro Drug Coalition Board of Directors (Term of Office) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-21-12-205 — 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 $113,395.77 Schools Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve FY 2021 Central Cafeteria Fund balance designation for School Nutrition Program. R-21-12-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fiscal Year 2021 Central Cafeteria Fund Balance Designation of close-out entries in the amount of $1,249,500.00 for the School Nutrition Program Schools Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve contract with Finchum Sports Floors, LLC for gym floor services. R-21-12-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Finchum Sports Floors, LLC for gym floor repair, refinish, and replacement services not to exceed a cost of $100,000.00 annually for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2022 which may be extended for an additional four (4) years Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve ApplicationXtender Software Support Agreement with InStream, LLC. R-21-12-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an ApplicationXtender Software Support Agreement with InStream, LLC for annual software renewal from November 14, 2021 to November 13, 2022 at a cost of $8,981.96 Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Approve ACT State Testing Program agreement for Spring 2022. R-21-12-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an ACT State Testing Program agreement for Spring 2022 administration of the ACT at a cost of $37.00 per student. Schools Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021	Amendments to the agenda including adding and deferring items. Amendments to the Agenda.	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 7, 2021	Appoint a Judge for Knox County General Sessions Court, Division II. R-21-12-101-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING _______________ AS JUDGE FOR THE KNOX COUNTY GENERAL SESSIONS COURT, DIVISION II, TO SERVE THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF JUDGE GEOFFREY P. EMERY: Personnel & appointments Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve Walt Hillis surface mine expansion with 11 conditions RZ-2-11-110 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Walt Hillis for expansion of the existing surface mining and mineral extraction operation as described in the Mining Plan of Operations (Amendment II) for BWI Forks of the River Quarry and as shown in Appendix C, Plan of Operations Map South, subject to 11 conditions. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve rezoning for Graham Corporation to CA General Business RZ-21-11-109 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Graham Corporation for rezoning from A (Agricultural), PC (Planned Commercial) and OB (Office, Medical and Related Services) to CA (General Business) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve Sector Plan Amendment for Graham Corporation RZ-21-11-108 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Graham Corporation for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) and SP (Stream Protection) to MU-CC (Mixed Use Community Commercial) and SP (Stream Protection) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve rezoning for Jammie Davis from A to CA General Business RZ-21-11-107 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Jammie Davis for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CA (General Business) for all of Parcel 31 and the southern portion of Parcel 31.01 as shown on Exhibit A as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve Sector Plan Amendment for Jammie Davis RZ-21-11-106 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Jammie Davis for Northwest City Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) to GC (General Commercial) and HP (Hillside Protection) for all of Parcel 31 and the southern portion of Parcel 31.01 as shown on Exhibit A as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve rezoning for Dominion Group from RA to PR Planned Residential RZ-21-11-105 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Dominion Group for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 21 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve Sector Plan Amendment for Dominion Group RZ-21-11-104 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Dominion Group for South County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) to MDR/O (Medium Density Residential/Office) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve rezoning for Grassy Creek, LLC from A to CA General Business RZ-21-11-103 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Grassy Creek, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CA (General Business) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve Sector Plan Amendment for Grassy Creek, LLC RZ-21-11-102 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Grassy Creek, LLC for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from MU-SD, NWCO-10 (Mixed Use Special District-Schaad Road/Oak Ridge Highway) and HP (Hillside Protection) to GC (General Commercial) and HP (Hillside Protection) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve rezoning for Ball Homes, LLC from A to PR Planned Residential RZ-21-11-101 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Ball Homes, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Second Reading: Repeal and replace Knox County Code, Chapter 26, Article V "Litter" O-21-10-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to repeal and replace Knox County Code, Chapter 26, Article V entitled “Litter” to adopt updated regulations for litter control in Knox County (amends Ordinance O-96-4-101, adopted May 28, 1996; Ordinance O-96-11-102, adopted December 23, 1996; and Ordinance O-99-4-101, adopted April 26, 1999) – O-21-10-101 - (Second Reading): Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	First Reading: Amend Knox County Code Ch. 42 re: County Sheriff's Civil Service Law O-21-11-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42 by repealing Sections 42-51 through 42-66 and by adding a new Section 42-51 to adopt the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-8-401 et seq., known as the “County Sheriff’s Civil Service Law of 1974” in order to bring Knox County into compliance with state law (amends Ordinance O-90-9-111, adopted September 10, 1990; Ordinance O-91-8-114, adopted November 25, 1991; Ordinance O-94-10-101, adopted December 1, 1994; Ordinance O-95-4-101, adopted April 24, 1995; Ordinance O-19-1-101, adopted February 25, 2019; Ordinance O-20-7-102, adopted September 28, 2020; Ordinance O-21-7-105, adopted August 23, 2021; and Ordinance O-21-7-106, adopted August 23, 2021) – O-21-11-101 - (First Reading): Public safety Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	First Reading: Amend Knox County Code Ch. 42 re: County Sheriff's Civil Service Law O-21-11-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42 by repealing Sections 42-51 through 42-66 and by adding a new Section 42-51 to adopt the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-8-401 et seq., known as the “County Sheriff’s Civil Service Law of 1974” in order to bring Knox County into compliance with state law (amends Ordinance O-90-9-111, adopted September 10, 1990; Ordinance O-91-8-114, adopted November 25, 1991; Ordinance O-94-10-101, adopted December 1, 1994; Ordinance O-95-4-101, adopted April 24, 1995; Ordinance O-19-1-101, adopted February 25, 2019; Ordinance O-20-7-102, adopted September 28, 2020; Ordinance O-21-7-105, adopted August 23, 2021; and Ordinance O-21-7-106, adopted August 23, 2021) – O-21-11-101 - (First Reading): Public safety Item history →	No	Failed	3-8-0-0	Split Failed
Nov 15, 2021	Authorize joining TN Opioid Abatement Agreement and approving settlements R-21-11-910 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing Knox County to join the State of Tennessee and other local governments as participants in the Tennessee State-Subdivision Opioid Abatement Agreement and approving the related settlement agreements. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve Interlocal Project Agreement for Multi-Use Stadium Project R-21-11-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the execution of an Interlocal Project Agreement (Multi-Use Stadium Project) with the City of Knoxville, Tennessee and the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve 145 Notary Public Applications 145 Notary Public Applications	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve Budget Amendments totaling $2,316,419.76 Budget Amendments - Total amount $2,316,419.76	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $1,692,566.38 Line Item Transfers - Total amount $1,692,566.38	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve closure of right of way adjacent to 7001 Cunningham Road (2nd Reading) Consideration of the closure of the right of way adjacent to 7001 Cunningham Road at the corner of Maynardville Pike - (Second Reading):	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Acceptance of new county roads Acceptance of New County Roads	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve minutes of previous meetings Approval of minutes of previous meeting held on October 21, 2021 (Special Session); October 25, 2021 (Regular Session); and October 28, 2021 (Special Session).	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Honor Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors R-21-11-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club for being named the High Performance Board Team of the Year for the Southeast Region. Parks & community Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Accept OJP grant award for Juvenile Indigent Defense R-21-11-909 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $392,453.00 from the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) for the Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office for the purpose of Enhancing Juvenile Indigent Defense. Public safety Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve Quitclaim Deed for Collier Preserve property acceptance R-21-11-908 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Quitclaim Deed for the acceptance of property located in the Powell Community at 316 West Emory Road (Parcel Number 056-12406) and known as Collier Preserve from the Legacy Parks Foundation to be used as a park. Parks & community Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve amendment to Databank IMX contract for online document management system R-21-11-907 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to the Contract with Databank IMX for the implementation of an online document management system for the Knox County Criminal, Criminal Sessions, Fourth Circuit, Juvenile, Circuit, and Civil Sessions Courts, which amendment provides for the licensing model change to subscription basis on all new software module purchases going forward. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Request Planning Commission to amend Zoning Ordinance re: name change R-21-11-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to recommend amendments to the Knox County Zoning Ordinance to reflect the name change of the Planning Commission by removing “Metropolitan” from the name in the Zoning Ordinance. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve amendment and assignment of contract 20-304 with Delta Blue and Ahead, Inc. R-21-11-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to and Assignment of Knox County Contract Number 20-304 with Delta Blue and Ahead, Inc. to assign the Contract to Ahead, Inc. and to provide for additional amendments to the contract. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve MERP enhancement to Knox County Employee Benefit System R-21-11-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amendment to the Knox County Employee Benefit System to provide for a Medical Expense Retirement Plan (MERP) enhancement to further encourage and assist eligible employees to save for their own retiree medical expenses by increasing the maximum annual Matching Employer Contribution from 50% of the first $416 to 50% of the first $832 contributed by the participant. Personnel & appointments Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve contract with Bass, Berry, Sims, PLLC for Bond Counsel Services R-21-11-804 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Bass, Berry, Sims, PLLC for the provision of Bond Counsel Services. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve contracts with T-Mobile and Verizon for mobile solutions R-21-11-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with T-Mobile USA, Inc. and Verizon Wireless to provide mobile solutions for Knox County. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve use of Omnia Partners, MMCAP, and Sourcewell purchasing programs R-21-11-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving agreements for the use of the Omnia Partners (formerly known as the Cooperative Purchasing Network/Region 4 ESC), Minnesota Multi-State Contracting Alliance for Pharmacy (MMCAP), and Sourcewell cooperative purchasing programs as allowed under the CARES Act with approval of the local legislative body. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve contract with Baker Tilly US, LLP for Executive Search Services R-21-11-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract in the amount of $47,025.00 with Baker Tilly US, LLP for the provision of Executive Search Services. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve 7th Amendment to Contract 12-500 with Rural Metro for ambulance services R-21-11-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Seventh Amendment to Contract Number 12-500 with Rural Metro of Tennessee, L.P. to provide medial ambulance services in Knox County, which amendment deletes and replaces the definition of “ALS First Responder” and adds the definition “Quick Response Vehicle”. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve contract with UT for Community Health Assessment R-21-11-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the University of Tennessee for the provision of a Community Health Assessment. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve Amendment 1 to contract with TN Dept of Health for child fatality review R-21-11-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment 1 to a contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of child fatality review services, which amendment extends the term of the contract to September 29, 2023 and increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $5,000.00 for a new total contract amount of $25,000.00. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve revised agreement with UT for HMIS operation R-21-11-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a revised Agreement with the University of Tennessee for the operation of the Knoxville Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to include an additional provision as required by State Law. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve TDOT Agreement Amendment 4 for Lovell Road widening R-21-11-410 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Number 4 to an Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the widening of State Route 131 (Lovell Road) from Cedardale Lane to Middlebrook Pike (Knox County is responsible for the amount of $19,720.00 for the project). Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve 5 Agreements with TDOT for highway-rail safety improvements R-21-11-409 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving five (5) Agreements with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for safety improvements at the following highway-rail grade crossing locations: Candora Road, Foster Road, Jones Road, McCampbell Drive and Old Washington Pike. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve Covenants for Stormwater Maintenance with Knoxville Habitat for Humanity R-21-11-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Knoxville Habitat for Humanity for property located at 0 Strawberry Plains Pike, (CLT Parcel #073-172) in Commission District 8. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve Covenants for Stormwater Maintenance with Denali, L.P. R-21-11-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Denali, L.P. for properties located at 7409 Thomas Lane (CLT Parcel #029-05409) and 7415 Thomas Lane (CLT Parcel #029-05408) in Commission District 7. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve Covenants for Stormwater Maintenance with Turner Homes, LLC R-21-11-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Turner Homes, LLC for property located at 0 Thomas Lane (CLT Parcel #029-05405) in Commission District 7. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve Covenants for Stormwater Maintenance with Dannaher MOB, LLC R-21-11-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Dannaher MOB, LLC for property located at 7750 Dannaher Drive (CLT Parcel #047-033.29) in Commission District 7. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021	Approve Covenants for Stormwater Maintenance with Hardin Valley Medical Investors R-21-11-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Hardin Valley Medical Investors, LLC for property located at 2449 Reagan Road (CLT Parcel #104-01105) in Commission District 6. Zoning & land use Item history →	Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve South County Sector Plan Amendment due to error in 2021 plan. 11-D-21-SP — Request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for South County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) to MDR (Medium Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) 11-D-21-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 9109 Chapman Highway / Parcel ID 150 020. Commission District 9. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve rezoning request for Steve Larimer from A to PR (3 units/acre). 11-H-21-RZ — Request of Steve Larimer for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre 11-H-21-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Hardin Valley Road / Parcel ID 129 12607. Commission District 6. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve Sector Plan Amendment for Steve Larimer from AG/HP to RR/HP. 11-C-21-SP — Request of Steve Larimer for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural) and HP (Hillside Protection) to LDR (Low Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) 11-C-21-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Hardin Valley Road / Parcel ID 129 12607. Commission District 6. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve rezoning request for Furrow Auction Company from I to A. 11-D-21-RZ — Request of Furrow Auction Company for rezoning from I (Industrial) to A (Agricultural) 11-D-21-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7907 North Ruggles Ferry Pike and 0 North Wooddale Road / Parcel ID 61 060 and 051. Commission District 8. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve rezoning request for Susan M. Watson from RA to A. 11-B-21-RZ — Request of Susan M. Watson for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to A (Agricultural) 11-B-21-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7035 Elna Marie Drive / Parcel ID 61 K B 002, Commission District 8. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve MOU with Zoo Knoxville using SLFR Funds for COVID-19 impact mitigation. R-21-12-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement with Zoo Knoxville to provide $3,500,000.00 in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery (SLFR) Funds for activities that aid in mitigating the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Federally funded through Treasury SLFR Funds) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve 172 notary applications. Consideration of Notary Applications

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve Budget Amendments totaling $5,279.93. Budget Amendments – Total amount $5,279.93

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve Line-Item Transfers totaling $414,309.43. Line-Item Transfers – Total amount $414,309.43

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Acceptance of new County Roads. Consideration of the acceptance of new County Roads

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve minutes of the previous meeting. Approval of minutes of the previous meeting on November 15, 2021

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Honor Judge Geoffrey P. Emery for contributions to justice. R-21-12-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Judge Geoffrey P. Emery for his contribution to justice and the people of Knox County Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve check guarantee services contract with TeleCheck Services, LLC. R-21-12-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contract with TeleCheck Services, LLC, a Fiserv Company, for the provision of check guarantee services Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Authorize acceptance of donated web domain names for Water Trail. R-21-12-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of two (2) web domain names for the Knox County Water Trail from Commissioner Larsen Jay to Knox County Parks & community Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve Pilot Program for Tuition Assistance for Executive Branch Team Members. R-21-12-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Pilot Program for Tuition Assistance to be offered to Knox County Team Members under the Executive Branch Personnel & appointments Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve Stop Loss Insurance agreement with HCC Life Insurance Company. R-21-12-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement in the estimated amount of $448,779.00 with HCC Life Insurance Company for Stop Loss Insurance for the period beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022 Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve update to Executive Branch organizational chart. R-21-12-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an update to the organizational chart of the Executive Branch of Knox County Government to include the designation of Stephanie Candler as Senior Director of Human Resources and Jenny Holden as Senior Director of Community Development Personnel & appointments Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Repeal Resolution R-98-10-104 regarding non-partisan school board elections. R-21-12-806 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee to repeal Resolution R-98-10-104 which provided for non-partisan primary and general elections for members of the Knox County School Board Schools Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve amendment to Debt Management System contract with Fifth Asset, Inc. R-21-12-805 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract No. 20-674 with Fifth Asset, Inc., d/b/a DebtBook for the provision of a debt management system, which amendment provides for the term of the Agreement to be January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024 and amends the pricing to add a component to monitor the County's lease agreements Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve Master Equity Lease Agreement for vehicle leasing. R-21-12-804 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise FM Trust for the option to lease vehicles for Knox County Government through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve financial advisory service contracts with Cumberland Securities and PFM. R-21-12-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Cumberland Securities Company, Inc., and PFM Financial Advisors LLC for the provision of financial advisory services Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve Sublease Agreement with Associated Builders and Contractors. R-21-12-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Sublease Agreement with Associated Builders and Contractors - Greater Tennessee for property located at 1803 N. Central Street for a Construction Trades Academy for a base term of five (5) years with the option to renew for one (1) additional five (5) year term with an annual rental amount of $6,000.00 to be monthly in the amount of $500.00 commencing on the first day of year 2 of the base term Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve Lease Agreement with John H. Daniel Co. for Construction Trades Academy. R-21-12-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Lease Agreement with John H. Daniel Company for property located at 1803 N. Central Street for a Construction Trades Academy for a base term of five (5) years and the option to renew the Lease for one (1) additional five (5) year term with an annual rental amount of $145,800.00 to be paid monthly in equal installments of $12,150.00 for lease years one (1) and two (2) with a 3% annual increase each year thereafter Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Authorize acceptance of donation for Memorial Bench at Admiral Farragut Park. R-21-12-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a Memorial Bench at Admiral Farragut Park from Richard Sparks in the amount of $1,600.00 Parks & community Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Authorize acceptance of donation for Memorial Bench at Concord Park. R-21-12-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a Memorial Bench at the Point at Concord Park from Chuck and Virginia Pritchett in the amount of $1,600.00 Parks & community Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve grant contract with Health Dept. for Family Planning Services. R-21-12-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $150,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Family Planning Services (No Local Match Required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve Amendment One to Health Dept. grant for health promotion services. R-21-12-602 — 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 health promotion services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $203,700.00 and extends the term to June 30, 2024 Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve Amendment Four to Health Dept. grant for immunization services. R-21-12-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Four to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of immunization services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $3,261,883.00 to add COVID-19 POD Funding and extends the term of the Contract to June 30, 2022 (No Local Match Required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve SaaS agreement with Benevate Inc. for program administration. R-21-12-504 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Software as a Service (SaaS) Services Agreement with Benevate Inc. for the provision of software services to be utilized for the administration of local, state, and federally funded programs Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve ARP funded projects per 2021 Knox County Recovery Plan. R-21-12-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the expenditures and projects funded through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) as outlined in the 2021 Knox County Recovery Plan for State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve amendment to Contract No. 21-301 with SEEED, Inc. for rental assistance. R-21-12-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment No. One to Contract No. 21-301 with SEEED, Inc. to provide Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance funds for community engagement services, which amendment increases the award amount from $50,000.00 to $100,000.00. (Federally funded through Treasury ERA program funds) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve signal maintenance agreement with TDOT for Rutledge Pike intersection. R-21-12-411 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a signal maintenance agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for a traffic signal and associated warning devices for the intersection of Rutledge Pike (SR 1) and Roberts Road and Shipetown Road Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Request TDOT to approve LIC application for Watt/Everett Rd improvements. R-21-12-410 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to approve a Local Interstate Connector (LIC) application for improvements to Watt Road/Everett Road and to officially ask TDOT to take the necessary steps to improve the adjacent interchange of Interstate 40 and Watt Road to alleviate traffic congestion in the immediate area and Hardin Valley Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve equipment rental contracts with Bobcat and Herc Rentals. R-21-12-409 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Bobcat of Knoxville, Inc. and Herc Rentals, Inc. for the provision of small and light equipment rental services as needed Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve construction contract for South Northshore Greenway Project Phase 1B. R-21-12-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract in the amount of $828,768.50 with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for Phase 1B of the South Northshore Greenway Project Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve Stormwater Facility Covenants with Powell Property Partners. R-21-12-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Powell Property Partners GP for property located at 7916 Conner Road (CLT Parcel # 047-03316) in Commission District 7 Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve Stormwater Facility Covenants with Hardin Valley Land Partners. R-21-12-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Hardin Valley Land Partners for properties located at 0 Hardin Valley Road (CLT Parcel # 117-027), 0 Hardin Valley Road (CLT Parcel # 117-02509), and 0 Hardin Valley Road (CLT Parcel # 117-02510) in Commission District 6 Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve Stormwater Facility Covenants with Homestead Land Holdings. R-21-12-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for property located at 0 English Ivy Lane (a portion of CLT Parcel # 129-12601) in Commission District 6 Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve Stormwater Facility Covenants with Everett Land Development for Phase 2B. R-21-12-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Everett Land Development, LLC for property located at 12650 Yarnell Road (a portion of CLT Parcel # 141-05003) for Phase 2B in Commission District 6 Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve Stormwater Facility Covenants with Everett Land Development for Phase 2A. R-21-12-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Everett Land Development, LLC for property located at 12650 Yarnell Road (a portion of CLT Parcel # 141-05003) for Phase 2A in Commission District 6 Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities with MAG Development. R-21-12-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with MAG Development, LLC for property located at 0 Poplar Grove Lane (a portion of CLT Parcel # 055-042) in Commission District 6 Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities with Mesana Investments. R-21-12-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Mesana Investments LLC for property located at 0 Heritage Lake Blvd. (a portion of CLT Parcel # 154BG019) in Commission District 5 Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve CY 2022 HIDTA overtime reimbursement agreement. R-21-12-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the CY 2022 Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) overtime reimbursement agreement for the reimbursement of up to $95,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff's Office Public safety Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve UPS replacement contract for Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility. R-21-12-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Sun Electric Company of TN for an Uninterruptable Power Rep Source (UPS) replacement for the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve ARPA grant contract for IT and video conferencing equipment. R-21-12-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an ARPA grant contract in the amount not to exceed $48,328.00 with the Tennessee State Library and Archives to purchase IT and video conferencing equipment (Requires a local match of $12,081.00) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Confirm reappointment of Biggs and appointment of Gard to Emergency Comms Board. R-21-12-114 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor's reappointment of Justin Biggs and appointment of Brian Gard to the Knox County Emergency Communications District Board of Directors (Terms expire January 1, 2026) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Appoint/reappoint Commissioners Dailey and Schoonmaker to Arena Use Committee. R-21-12-113 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing Commissioners Carson Dailey and John Schoonmaker to serve on the Arena Use Committee (Terms to expire December 31, 2023) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Appoint David Icove, Ph.D., P.E. to Board of Construction Appeals. R-21-12-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing David Icove, Ph.D., P.E. to the Knox County Board of Construction Appeals. (Term expires December 31, 2028) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Accept resignation and appoint John Duncan to Advisory Board of Health. R-21-12-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Dianna Drake, Pharm.D. on the Knox County Advisory Board of Health and appointing John Duncan, Pharm.D. (nominated by the pharmaceutical society serving the County) to complete the unfulfilled term of Dianna Drake, Pharm.D. on the Advisory Board of Health, which term expires January 31, 2024 Personnel & appointments Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Appoint Commissioner Richie Beeler to Metro Drug Coalition Board. R-21-12-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner Richie Beeler to the Metro Drug Coalition Board of Directors (Term of Office) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-21-12-205 — 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 $113,395.77 Schools Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve FY 2021 Central Cafeteria Fund balance designation for School Nutrition Program. R-21-12-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fiscal Year 2021 Central Cafeteria Fund Balance Designation of close-out entries in the amount of $1,249,500.00 for the School Nutrition Program Schools Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve contract with Finchum Sports Floors, LLC for gym floor services. R-21-12-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Finchum Sports Floors, LLC for gym floor repair, refinish, and replacement services not to exceed a cost of $100,000.00 annually for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2022 which may be extended for an additional four (4) years Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve ApplicationXtender Software Support Agreement with InStream, LLC. R-21-12-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an ApplicationXtender Software Support Agreement with InStream, LLC for annual software renewal from November 14, 2021 to November 13, 2022 at a cost of $8,981.96 Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Approve ACT State Testing Program agreement for Spring 2022. R-21-12-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an ACT State Testing Program agreement for Spring 2022 administration of the ACT at a cost of $37.00 per student. Schools Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2021

Amendments to the agenda including adding and deferring items. Amendments to the Agenda.

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 7, 2021

Appoint a Judge for Knox County General Sessions Court, Division II. R-21-12-101-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING _______________ AS JUDGE FOR THE KNOX COUNTY GENERAL SESSIONS COURT, DIVISION II, TO SERVE THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF JUDGE GEOFFREY P. EMERY: Personnel & appointments Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve Walt Hillis surface mine expansion with 11 conditions RZ-2-11-110 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Walt Hillis for expansion of the existing surface mining and mineral extraction operation as described in the Mining Plan of Operations (Amendment II) for BWI Forks of the River Quarry and as shown in Appendix C, Plan of Operations Map South, subject to 11 conditions. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve rezoning for Graham Corporation to CA General Business RZ-21-11-109 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Graham Corporation for rezoning from A (Agricultural), PC (Planned Commercial) and OB (Office, Medical and Related Services) to CA (General Business) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve Sector Plan Amendment for Graham Corporation RZ-21-11-108 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Graham Corporation for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) and SP (Stream Protection) to MU-CC (Mixed Use Community Commercial) and SP (Stream Protection) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve rezoning for Jammie Davis from A to CA General Business RZ-21-11-107 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Jammie Davis for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CA (General Business) for all of Parcel 31 and the southern portion of Parcel 31.01 as shown on Exhibit A as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve Sector Plan Amendment for Jammie Davis RZ-21-11-106 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Jammie Davis for Northwest City Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) to GC (General Commercial) and HP (Hillside Protection) for all of Parcel 31 and the southern portion of Parcel 31.01 as shown on Exhibit A as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve rezoning for Dominion Group from RA to PR Planned Residential RZ-21-11-105 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Dominion Group for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 21 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve Sector Plan Amendment for Dominion Group RZ-21-11-104 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Dominion Group for South County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) to MDR/O (Medium Density Residential/Office) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve rezoning for Grassy Creek, LLC from A to CA General Business RZ-21-11-103 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Grassy Creek, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CA (General Business) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve Sector Plan Amendment for Grassy Creek, LLC RZ-21-11-102 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Grassy Creek, LLC for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from MU-SD, NWCO-10 (Mixed Use Special District-Schaad Road/Oak Ridge Highway) and HP (Hillside Protection) to GC (General Commercial) and HP (Hillside Protection) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve rezoning for Ball Homes, LLC from A to PR Planned Residential RZ-21-11-101 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Ball Homes, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Second Reading: Repeal and replace Knox County Code, Chapter 26, Article V "Litter" O-21-10-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to repeal and replace Knox County Code, Chapter 26, Article V entitled “Litter” to adopt updated regulations for litter control in Knox County (amends Ordinance O-96-4-101, adopted May 28, 1996; Ordinance O-96-11-102, adopted December 23, 1996; and Ordinance O-99-4-101, adopted April 26, 1999) – O-21-10-101 - (Second Reading): Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

First Reading: Amend Knox County Code Ch. 42 re: County Sheriff's Civil Service Law O-21-11-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42 by repealing Sections 42-51 through 42-66 and by adding a new Section 42-51 to adopt the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-8-401 et seq., known as the “County Sheriff’s Civil Service Law of 1974” in order to bring Knox County into compliance with state law (amends Ordinance O-90-9-111, adopted September 10, 1990; Ordinance O-91-8-114, adopted November 25, 1991; Ordinance O-94-10-101, adopted December 1, 1994; Ordinance O-95-4-101, adopted April 24, 1995; Ordinance O-19-1-101, adopted February 25, 2019; Ordinance O-20-7-102, adopted September 28, 2020; Ordinance O-21-7-105, adopted August 23, 2021; and Ordinance O-21-7-106, adopted August 23, 2021) – O-21-11-101 - (First Reading): Public safety Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

First Reading: Amend Knox County Code Ch. 42 re: County Sheriff's Civil Service Law O-21-11-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42 by repealing Sections 42-51 through 42-66 and by adding a new Section 42-51 to adopt the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-8-401 et seq., known as the “County Sheriff’s Civil Service Law of 1974” in order to bring Knox County into compliance with state law (amends Ordinance O-90-9-111, adopted September 10, 1990; Ordinance O-91-8-114, adopted November 25, 1991; Ordinance O-94-10-101, adopted December 1, 1994; Ordinance O-95-4-101, adopted April 24, 1995; Ordinance O-19-1-101, adopted February 25, 2019; Ordinance O-20-7-102, adopted September 28, 2020; Ordinance O-21-7-105, adopted August 23, 2021; and Ordinance O-21-7-106, adopted August 23, 2021) – O-21-11-101 - (First Reading): Public safety Item history →

No

Failed

3-8-0-0

Split Failed

Nov 15, 2021

Authorize joining TN Opioid Abatement Agreement and approving settlements R-21-11-910 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing Knox County to join the State of Tennessee and other local governments as participants in the Tennessee State-Subdivision Opioid Abatement Agreement and approving the related settlement agreements. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve Interlocal Project Agreement for Multi-Use Stadium Project R-21-11-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the execution of an Interlocal Project Agreement (Multi-Use Stadium Project) with the City of Knoxville, Tennessee and the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve 145 Notary Public Applications 145 Notary Public Applications

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve Budget Amendments totaling $2,316,419.76 Budget Amendments - Total amount $2,316,419.76

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $1,692,566.38 Line Item Transfers - Total amount $1,692,566.38

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve closure of right of way adjacent to 7001 Cunningham Road (2nd Reading) Consideration of the closure of the right of way adjacent to 7001 Cunningham Road at the corner of Maynardville Pike - (Second Reading):

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Acceptance of new county roads Acceptance of New County Roads

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve minutes of previous meetings Approval of minutes of previous meeting held on October 21, 2021 (Special Session); October 25, 2021 (Regular Session); and October 28, 2021 (Special Session).

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Honor Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors R-21-11-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club for being named the High Performance Board Team of the Year for the Southeast Region. Parks & community Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Accept OJP grant award for Juvenile Indigent Defense R-21-11-909 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $392,453.00 from the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) for the Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office for the purpose of Enhancing Juvenile Indigent Defense. Public safety Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve Quitclaim Deed for Collier Preserve property acceptance R-21-11-908 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Quitclaim Deed for the acceptance of property located in the Powell Community at 316 West Emory Road (Parcel Number 056-12406) and known as Collier Preserve from the Legacy Parks Foundation to be used as a park. Parks & community Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve amendment to Databank IMX contract for online document management system R-21-11-907 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to the Contract with Databank IMX for the implementation of an online document management system for the Knox County Criminal, Criminal Sessions, Fourth Circuit, Juvenile, Circuit, and Civil Sessions Courts, which amendment provides for the licensing model change to subscription basis on all new software module purchases going forward. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Request Planning Commission to amend Zoning Ordinance re: name change R-21-11-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to recommend amendments to the Knox County Zoning Ordinance to reflect the name change of the Planning Commission by removing “Metropolitan” from the name in the Zoning Ordinance. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve amendment and assignment of contract 20-304 with Delta Blue and Ahead, Inc. R-21-11-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to and Assignment of Knox County Contract Number 20-304 with Delta Blue and Ahead, Inc. to assign the Contract to Ahead, Inc. and to provide for additional amendments to the contract. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve MERP enhancement to Knox County Employee Benefit System R-21-11-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amendment to the Knox County Employee Benefit System to provide for a Medical Expense Retirement Plan (MERP) enhancement to further encourage and assist eligible employees to save for their own retiree medical expenses by increasing the maximum annual Matching Employer Contribution from 50% of the first $416 to 50% of the first $832 contributed by the participant. Personnel & appointments Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve contract with Bass, Berry, Sims, PLLC for Bond Counsel Services R-21-11-804 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Bass, Berry, Sims, PLLC for the provision of Bond Counsel Services. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve contracts with T-Mobile and Verizon for mobile solutions R-21-11-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with T-Mobile USA, Inc. and Verizon Wireless to provide mobile solutions for Knox County. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve use of Omnia Partners, MMCAP, and Sourcewell purchasing programs R-21-11-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving agreements for the use of the Omnia Partners (formerly known as the Cooperative Purchasing Network/Region 4 ESC), Minnesota Multi-State Contracting Alliance for Pharmacy (MMCAP), and Sourcewell cooperative purchasing programs as allowed under the CARES Act with approval of the local legislative body. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve contract with Baker Tilly US, LLP for Executive Search Services R-21-11-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract in the amount of $47,025.00 with Baker Tilly US, LLP for the provision of Executive Search Services. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve 7th Amendment to Contract 12-500 with Rural Metro for ambulance services R-21-11-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Seventh Amendment to Contract Number 12-500 with Rural Metro of Tennessee, L.P. to provide medial ambulance services in Knox County, which amendment deletes and replaces the definition of “ALS First Responder” and adds the definition “Quick Response Vehicle”. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve contract with UT for Community Health Assessment R-21-11-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the University of Tennessee for the provision of a Community Health Assessment. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve Amendment 1 to contract with TN Dept of Health for child fatality review R-21-11-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment 1 to a contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of child fatality review services, which amendment extends the term of the contract to September 29, 2023 and increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $5,000.00 for a new total contract amount of $25,000.00. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve revised agreement with UT for HMIS operation R-21-11-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a revised Agreement with the University of Tennessee for the operation of the Knoxville Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to include an additional provision as required by State Law. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve TDOT Agreement Amendment 4 for Lovell Road widening R-21-11-410 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Number 4 to an Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the widening of State Route 131 (Lovell Road) from Cedardale Lane to Middlebrook Pike (Knox County is responsible for the amount of $19,720.00 for the project). Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve 5 Agreements with TDOT for highway-rail safety improvements R-21-11-409 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving five (5) Agreements with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for safety improvements at the following highway-rail grade crossing locations: Candora Road, Foster Road, Jones Road, McCampbell Drive and Old Washington Pike. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve Covenants for Stormwater Maintenance with Knoxville Habitat for Humanity R-21-11-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Knoxville Habitat for Humanity for property located at 0 Strawberry Plains Pike, (CLT Parcel #073-172) in Commission District 8. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve Covenants for Stormwater Maintenance with Denali, L.P. R-21-11-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Denali, L.P. for properties located at 7409 Thomas Lane (CLT Parcel #029-05409) and 7415 Thomas Lane (CLT Parcel #029-05408) in Commission District 7. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve Covenants for Stormwater Maintenance with Turner Homes, LLC R-21-11-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Turner Homes, LLC for property located at 0 Thomas Lane (CLT Parcel #029-05405) in Commission District 7. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve Covenants for Stormwater Maintenance with Dannaher MOB, LLC R-21-11-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Dannaher MOB, LLC for property located at 7750 Dannaher Drive (CLT Parcel #047-033.29) in Commission District 7. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 15, 2021

Approve Covenants for Stormwater Maintenance with Hardin Valley Medical Investors R-21-11-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Hardin Valley Medical Investors, LLC for property located at 2449 Reagan Road (CLT Parcel #104-01105) in Commission District 6. Zoning & land use Item history →

Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Richie Beeler’s votes in 2021