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Richie Beeler’s votes

100 recorded votes: 98 aye · 2 no

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Jun 26, 2023
Approve contract with Knoxville Landfills for demolition services. R-23-6-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Knoxville Landfills, LLC to provide Demolition Landfill Services at a rate of $26.09 per ton at the Poplarview Landfill Contracts & purchasing
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve contract with APAC-Atlantic for hot mix hauling and placement. R-23-6-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for the provision of hot mix hauling and placement services for Fiscal Year 2024 Contracts & purchasing
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve MOU for intersection improvements at Hardin Valley & Marietta Church Rds. R-23-6-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for intersection improvements at Hardin Valley Road and Marietta Church Road Roads & infrastructure
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve construction contract for Hardin Valley Sidewalk Extension. R-23-6-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract in the amount of $299,995.00 with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the construction of the Hardin Valley Sidewalk Extension Roads & infrastructure
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve MOU for West Emory Road transportation improvements. R-23-6-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Primos Land Company, LLC for transportation improvements along West Emory Road, including a dual left turn lane on Clinton Highway Roads & infrastructure
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve MOU for Couch Mill Road transportation improvements. R-23-6-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with SH Couch Mill, LLC for transportation improvements to Couch Mill Road, including a roundabout at Sam Lee Road, Swafford Road, and Steele Road Roads & infrastructure
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve design proposal for Couch Mill Road improvements. R-23-6-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a design proposal with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for professional engineering consultant services for the design of the Couch Mill Road Improvements in the amount of $263,750.00 Roads & infrastructure
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve design proposal for West Emory Road improvements. R-23-6-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a design proposal with Robert G. Campbell & Associates for engineering consultant services for improvements to West Emory Road and the intersection of Clinton Highway and West Emory Road in the amount of $96,621.54 Roads & infrastructure
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve Master Service Agreement with Thermocopy for print services. R-23-6-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Service Agreement with Thermocopy of Tennessee, Inc. for managed print services Contracts & purchasing
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Confirm appointment and reappointment to Visit Knoxville Board. R-23-6-114 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s appointment of Kelly Mathis and reappointment of Chris Ooten to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors (terms expire June 30, 2026) Personnel & appointments
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Accept Skip Adams resignation, confirm Paul Jordan appointment to Visit Knoxville Board. R-23-6-113 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Skip Adams on the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors and confirming the Knox County Mayor’s appointment of Paul Jordan to complete the unfulfilled term of Skip Adams on the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors, which term expires June 30, 2025 Personnel & appointments
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Confirm appointment of Katie Overton to Planning Commission. R-23-6-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nomination of Katie Overton for appointment to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission (term expires June 30, 2027) Personnel & appointments
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Reappoint Sherry Mahar to Juvenile Service Center Board. R-23-6-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Sherry Mahar to the Board of Trustees of the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center (term expire June 30, 2026) Personnel & appointments
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Reappoint and appoint members to the Library Advisory Board. R-23-6-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Carmel Henson (District 2 Seat) and Michelle Hollenhead (District 5 Seat) and appointing Valerie Knight (District 1 Seat) and Ms. Kyle Nahrebne (District 8 Seat) to the Knox County Library Advisory Board (terms expire July 1, 2026) Personnel & appointments
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve fund balance designation to subsidize Title I funding. R-23-6-213 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a fund balance designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $1,653,000.00 to subsidize Title I Funding Schools
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve contracts for plumbing services. R-23-6-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Chris Haggard Plumbing, LLC, McMahan Mechanical, Inc., and Lee Company for plumbing services up to $1,500,000.00 per year for a one-year term, which may be extended for four (4) additional years Contracts & purchasing
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve contracts for bleacher inspection, repair, and installation. R-23-6-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Faciliserve, Fisher Installation, LLC (dba Bleacher and Seats.com) and Maxwell Athletics for bleacher inspection, repair, and installation services up to $1,200,000.00 annually for the term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, which may be extended for four (4) additional years Contracts & purchasing
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve utility easement with KUB near Fulton High School. R-23-6-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) on property located at 1036 East Emerald Avenue near Fulton High School for provided compensation in the amount of $11,425.00 Roads & infrastructure
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve utility easement with KUB near Fulton High School. R-23-6-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) on property located at 2509 North Broadway near Fulton High School for provided compensation in the amount of $1,725.00 Roads & infrastructure
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve assignment of contract for Shelton General Contractors. R-23-6-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Assignment of Contract with Shelton General Contractors assigning the balance of the term of the current contract to Shelton General Contractors, LLC Contracts & purchasing
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve subscription agreement for bus transportation safety training. R-23-6-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Subscription Agreement with Vertical School Partners, L.P., for company-licensed access to the Infinit-I Workforce System bus transportation safety online training module for a one (1) year term at a cost of $8,962.00 Schools
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-23-6-205 — 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 $203,500.00 Schools
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for Elevate Program. R-23-6-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox Education Foundation for grant funding in the amount of $10,000.00 for the Knox County Schools Elevate Program Schools
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Accept TN Dept. of Education ATSI grant. R-23-6-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education Fiscal Year 2023 Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) Grant in the amount of $825,000.00 Schools
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Accept TN Dept. of Education grants for summer learning camps and transportation. R-23-6-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education Fiscal Year 2023 Summer Learning Camps Grant in the amount of $5,993,376.28 and a Summer Learning Transportation Grant in the amount of $1,087,033.93 Schools
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Accept IDEA funding for special education and preschool services. R-23-6-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funding from the Tennessee Department of Education for Special Education Services in the amount of $14,674,486.00 (IDEA-Part B) and for preschool special education services in the amount of $448,043.00 (IDEA-Preschool) for Fiscal Year 2024 Schools
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Amend agenda to withdraw one item. Amendments to the agenda to withdraw the following item: Item #51 - Resolution R-23-6-212 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amended contract with Finalsite for the provision of a School Content Management System at an initial cost of $202,800.00 for the term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, which may be extended on a yearly basis for as long as the system is in use by the County.
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Amend agenda to defer multiple items to July meeting. Amendments to the agenda to defer the following items to the July 2023 meeting: Item #43 – Resolution R-23-6-103 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Laura Bailey for her extensive volunteerism, support, love and work for the Powell community; Item #52 - Resolution R-23-6-115 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Janis Terpenny from the Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority (TTCDA) Board of Commissioners and approving the appointment of an individual to complete the unfulfilled term of Janis Terpenny on the TTCDA, which term expires April 30, 2025 (members are nominated by the Governor upon recommendations received from the County Mayor and approved by the Commission); Item #53 - Resolution R-23-6-116 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the appointments of an individual for a term expiring April 30, 2027 and an individual for a term expiring April 30, 2028 on the Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority (TTCDA) Board of Commissioners (members are nominated by the Governor upon recommendations received from the County Mayor and approved by the Commission); Item #56 - Resolution R-23-6-906 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Lease Agreement with Community & Senior Center of Corryton, Inc. for space located at 9331 Davis Drive for the Corryton Community and Senior Center; Item #60 - Rezoning Request 5-A-23-SP - Request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for a North County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential to MDR Medium Density Residential, property located at 7642 Old Clinton Pike, Parcel ID 067 A B 01303, (7th Commission District) (defer this item at the request of the applicant); and Item #61 - Rezoning Request 5-D-23-RZ - Request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural and RB General Residential to PR Planned Residential up to 6 dwelling units per acre, property located at 7642 Old Clinton Pike, Parcel ID 067 A B 01303, (7th Commission District) (defer this item at the request of the applicant).
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Amend agenda to add Mental Health Court grant and road closure item. Amendments to the Agenda to add Item #40 - Resolution R-23-6-907 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in an amount not to exceed $236,000.00 for the continued service of the Knox County Mental Health Court Program for the period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 (no local match required); and Item #47 - Consideration of a closure of an unbuilt portion of Old Tazewell Pike from near Pebblebrook Condos to Murphy Road in Commission District 8, (First Reading).
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 5, 2023
Approve Organizational Chart of Executive Branch of Knox County Government R-23-6-105-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Organizational Chart of the Executive Branch of Knox County Government Personnel & appointments
Richie Beeler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 5, 2023
Appropriate $7,437,750.00 to non-profit organizations for FY 2023-2024 R-23-6-104-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appropriating the amount of $7,437,750.00 to non-profit organizations of Knox County, Tennessee for the year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 Budget & taxes
Richie Beeler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 5, 2023
Adopt 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan and appropriate FY 2024 funds R-23-6-103-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, adopting the five-year Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2024-2028 and appropriating funds for the first year of the plan in accordance with said plan Roads & infrastructure
Richie Beeler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 5, 2023
Establish Knox County Tax Rates for FY 2023-2024 R-23-6-102-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, establishing the Knox County Tax Rates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 Budget & taxes
Richie Beeler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 5, 2023
Establish General County Budget and make appropriations for FY 2023-2024 R-23-6-101-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, establishing a General County Budget and making appropriations from the several funds for departments, institutions, offices and agencies of Knox County, Tennessee, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 Budget & taxes
Richie Beeler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Ordinance on second reading: Amending zoning code re: drive-throughs. O-23-2-103 — AMENDMENTS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCES: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, APPENDIX A - ZONING, ARTICLE 5, SECTION 5.31 PERTAINING TO THE CA (GENERAL BUSINESS) ZONE AND SECTION 5.32 PERTAINING TO THE CB (BUSINESS AND MANUFACTURING) ZONE TO ALLOW FOR CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN PERMITTED USES AND USES PERMITTED ON REVIEW; ARTICLE 4 BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION 4.108 CREATING STANDARDS FOR DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES; AND ARTICLE 5, SECTIONS 5.37.03.C, 5.38.03.E, AND 5.91.03, PERTAINING TO DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES CURRENTLY PERMITTED AS A USE ON REVIEW IN THE CR (RURAL COMMERCIAL), CN (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL), AND TC (TOWN CENTER) ZONES, RESPECTIVELY, BY ADDING A REFERENCE TO PROPOSED SUBSECTION 4.108 PERTAINING TO STANDARDS FOR DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-90-9-130, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990) - (SECOND READING) Zoning & land use
Richie Beeler’s vote: Abstain Substitute motion:Adopted 7-2-2-0
Split
May 22, 2023
Deny rezoning request for Taylor D. Forrester from A to CA. 1-V-23-RZ — ZONING REQUESTS: 15. Consideration of the request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 9510 Thorn Grove Pike, Parcel ID 074 104. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 1-V-23-RZ) Zoning & land use
Richie Beeler’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Failed 11-0-0-0
Failed
May 22, 2023
Approve rezoning for Arthur Isakov from RA to A. RZ-23-5-111 — ZONING REQUESTS: 14. Consideration of the request of Arthur Isakov for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential to A Agricultural was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2749 Mary Emily Lane, Parcel ID 060 02704. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-V-23-RZ) Zoning & land use
Richie Beeler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve Henson Development rezoning from PR 8 to PR 12 du/acre. RZ-23-5-110 — ZONING REQUESTS: 13. Consideration of the request of Henson Development for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 8 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 12 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7919, 7923, 7927, 7931 and 7933 Westland Drive, Parcel ID 133 G C 006, 007, 009, 010 and 011. (4th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-U-23-RZ) Zoning & land use
Richie Beeler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve West City Sector Plan Amendment for Henson Development. RZ-23-5-109 — ZONING REQUESTS: 13. Consideration of the request of Henson Development for a West City Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential to MDR Medium Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7919, 7923, 7927, 7931 and 7933 Westland Drive, Parcel ID 133 G C 006, 007, 009, 010 and 011. (4th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-L-23-SP) Zoning & land use
Richie Beeler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Garry Burke rezoning request to PR Planned Residential. ZONING REQUESTS: 11. Consideration of the request of Garry Burke 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 7717 and 0 (2 parcels) Freeway Heights Drive, Parcel ID 028 O C 005, 014 and 013. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-T-23-RZ)
Richie Beeler’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
May 22, 2023
Approve rezoning for West Beaver Creek GP from A/F to PC/F. RZ-23-5-107 — ZONING REQUESTS: 10. Consideration of the request of West Beaver Creek GP for rezoning from A Agricultural and F Floodway to PC Planned Commercial and F Floodway was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1331 West Beaver Creek Drive, Parcel ID 056 133 (part of). (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-S-23-RZ) Zoning & land use
Richie Beeler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve NW County Sector Plan Amendment for West Beaver Creek GP. RZ-23-5-106 — ZONING REQUESTS: 9. Consideration of the request of West Beaver Creek GP for a North County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential and SP Stream Protection to CC Community Commercial and SP Stream Protection was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1331 West Beaver Creek Drive, Parcel ID 056 133 (part of). (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-K-23-SP) Zoning & land use
Richie Beeler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve rezoning for Shawn Smith from CA/A to RA. RZ-23-5-105 — ZONING REQUESTS: 8. Consideration of the request of Shawn Smith for rezoning from CA General Business and A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8303 Heiskell Road, Parcel ID 046 20701 (part of). (7th Commission District) ( Planning Commission’s file number: 4-R-23-RZ) Zoning & land use
Richie Beeler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Serghey Botezat rezoning request to PR Planned Residential. ZONING REQUESTS: 5. Consideration of the request of Serghey Botezat for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 10 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Ball Camp Pike, Parcel ID 092 00405. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-L-23-RZ)
Richie Beeler’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
May 22, 2023
Approve rezoning for Wilbanks, LLC from CA to LI. RZ-23-5-103 — ZONING REQUESTS: 4. Consideration of the request of Wilbanks, LLC for rezoning from CA General Business to LI Light Industrial was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1316 East Raccoon Valley Drive, Parcel ID 026 09701. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-G-23-RZ) Zoning & land use
Richie Beeler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve rezoning for Marta and Tipton Medlyn. RZ-23-5-102 — ZONING REQUESTS: 3. Consideration of the request of Marta and Tipton Medlyn for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential to PR Planned Residential to 2 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 9900 at 9902 George Williams Road, Parcel ID 144 00715 and 00714. (5th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-E-23-RZ) Zoning & land use
Richie Beeler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Huber Properties LLC rezoning request to PR Planned Residential. ZONING REQUESTS: 2. Consideration of the request of Huber Properties, LLC 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 1103 and 1109 Fretz Road, Parcel ID 130 067 and 066. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-C-23-RZ)
Richie Beeler’s vote: Abstain Substitute motion:Failed 4-6-1-0
Split Failed
May 22, 2023
Approve NW County Sector Plan Amendment for Huber Properties. RZ-23-5-101 — ZONING REQUESTS: 1. Consideration of the request of Huber Properties, LLC for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from AG Agricultural and HP Hillside Protection to LDR Low Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1103 and 1109 Fretz Road, Parcel ID 130 067 and 066. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-C-23-SP) Zoning & land use
Richie Beeler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Ordinance on second reading: County enforcement of road approval conditions. O-23-4-102 — ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 54, “ROADS AND BRIDGES”, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE V TO PROVIDE FOR COUNTY ENFORCEMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSION CONDITIONS REGARDING ROAD IMPROVEMENTS IMPOSED ON SUBDIVISION APPROVALS (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 54, ESTABLISHING ARTICLE V, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) Roads & infrastructure
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Ordinance on second reading: Amending building and fire codes. O-23-4-101 — ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO AMEND THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE I, “IN GENERAL”; ARTICLE II, “2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC)”, SECTION 10-32, “AMENDMENTS”; ARTICLE III, “2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC)”, SECTION 10-57, “AMENDMENTS”; ARTICLE V, “2018 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE (IPMC)”, SECTION 10-92, “AMENDMENTS”; AND CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE III, “2018 LIFE SAFETY CODE (LSC)”, SECTION 30-57, “AMENDMENTS” AND TO REPEAL AND REPLACE CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE II, “2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE (IFC)”, SECTION 30-32, “AMENDMENTS”, WITH REVISIONS TO COMPLY WITH TENNESSEE STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE STANDARDS (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-18-10-101, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 19, 2018; AND ESTABLISHING SECTION 10-2, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) - (SECOND READING) Contracts & purchasing
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Appoint members to Knox County Insurance Appeal Board. R-23-5-110 — GENERAL GOVERNMENT RESOLUTIONS (NON-CONSENT): CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING A CITIZEN MEMBER WITH BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE, AND A CITIZEN MEMBER WITH FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE TO THE KNOX COUNTY INSURANCE APPEAL BOARD (TERMS EXPIRE MAY 31, 2027) Personnel & appointments
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve 234 Notary Applications. NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 234 Notary Applications received.
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve Budget Amendments totaling $826,909.01. BUDGET AMENDMENTS – TOTAL AMOUNT OF $826,909.01:
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $411,313.45. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS – TOTAL AMOUNT OF $411,313.45:
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Acceptance of new county roads. DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the Acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Crimson Tree Lane, Cameron Park, District 4. B. Ancient Glacier Lane, Snowmass Phase 2A, District 7. C. Dupree Road, Wells Creek, District 9. D. Donahue Lane, Wells Creek, District 9.
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve minutes of previous meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve contract with TN Dept. of Human Services for child support. R-23-5-910 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF IV-D CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT MAGISTRATE SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT IN THE AMOUNT OF $338,346.31 WITH A LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT OF $174,299.61 FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 Intergovernmental & resolutions
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve lease amendment for Election Commission office space. R-23-5-909 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING LEASE AMENDMENT #1 TO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SCHAAD COMPANIES, LLC FOR A FIVE-YEAR LEASE RENEWAL OF THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 1645 DOWNTOWN WEST BOULEVARD, SUITE 40 FOR EARLY VOTING, TRAINING CLASSES, STORAGE OF ELECTION EQUIPMENT, AND GENERAL OFFICE USE BY THE KNOX COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION Personnel & appointments
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve change in income limit for senior property tax freeze. R-23-5-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE CHANGE IN THE INCOME LIMIT FOR THE SENIOR PROPERTY TAX FREEZE PROGRAM FROM $42,440.00 TO $60,000.00, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 271 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 2023 AMENDING TENNESSEE CODE ANNOTATED § 67-5-705 Budget & taxes
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve donation from First Horizon Bank for Crime Victims' Rights Week. R-23-5-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00 FROM FIRST HORIZON BANK TO BE USED AS A SPONSORSHIP OF THE NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK KICK-OFF AND RECOGNITION RECEPTION Parks & community
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve independent contractor agreements for forensic pathology services. R-23-5-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENTS WITH HAWES FORENSIC CONSULTING, PLC AND DR. WILLIAM OLIVER TO PROVIDE FORENSIC PATHOLOGY SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY REGIONAL FORENSIC CENTER Public safety
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Express support for the Protecting Community Television Act. R-23-5-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF THE PROTECTING COMMUNITY TELEVISION ACT (S. 340/H.R. 907) OF THE 118TH U.S. CONGRESS TO CLARIFY THAT FRANCHISE FEES ARE ONLY MONETARY Intergovernmental & resolutions
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve extension to retiree medical subsidy plan. R-23-5-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO THE KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENT RETIREE MEDICAL SUBSIDY PLAN Personnel & appointments
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve contracts for real estate appraisal and ROW acquisition services. R-23-5-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS FOR REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL AND RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION SERVICES WITH BUTLER APPRAISAL GROUP, INTEGRA REALTY RESOURCES, O.R. COLAN ASSOCIATES, LLC, THE MILLER COMPANY, AND JOHNSON, MIRMIRAN & THOMPSON, INC. Contracts & purchasing
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Authorize issuance of not to exceed $70M General Obligation Bonds. R-23-5-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $70,000,000, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES; MAKING PROVISION FOR THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS, ESTABLISHING THE TERMS THEREOF AND THE DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS THEREFROM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL OF, PREMIUM, IF ANY, AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS Budget & taxes
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve issuance of not to exceed $80M General Obligation Bonds. R-23-5-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED EIGHTY MILLION DOLLARS ($80,000,000) GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE Budget & taxes
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve golf operations management agreement with TN Golf Foundation. R-23-5-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE BEVERLY PARK/CONCORD PARK GOLF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE GOLF FOUNDATION FOR THE PROVISION OF GOLF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT SERVICES Parks & community
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve contract with TN Dept. of Health for lab testing (NPDES). R-23-5-605 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF LABORATORY TESTING TO COMPLY WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY’S NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Intergovernmental & resolutions
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve amendment to grant contract with TN Dept. of Health (Immunization). R-23-5-604 — 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 IMMUNIZATION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $335,200.00 FOR A TOTAL MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF $4,022,343.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Ryan White Part B. R-23-5-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $689,600.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF RYAN WHITE PART B SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2023 AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve additional EPA funding for Air Pollution Control Program. R-23-5-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $420,000.00 FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT’S AIR POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM Intergovernmental & resolutions
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve additional EPA funding for Air Pollution Control Program. R-23-5-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000.00 FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT’S AIR POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM Intergovernmental & resolutions
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve grant contract with TNECD for CDBG housing assistance. R-23-5-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY OF DEVELOPMENT (TNECD) FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PASS-THROUGH FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $750,000.00 TO PROVIDE HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS RECOVERING FROM SUBSTANCE USE (GRANTEE MATCH TO BE PROVIDED BY THE MCNABB CENTER) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve grant contract and 7 agreements for water/sewer infrastructure. R-23-5-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION (TDEC) AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) PASS-THROUGH FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,166,601.01 FOR WATER AND SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND 2) APPROVING SEVEN (7) AGREEMENTS IN KNOX COUNTY ARP CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS (SLFRF) AND TDEC ARP FUNDS WITH THE FOLLOWING UTILITY PROVIDERS FOR ACTIVITIES THAT MITIGATE THE NEGATIVE HEALTH IMPACTS OF COVID-19: FIRST UTILITY DISTRICT ($10,060,000), HALLSDALE-POWELL UTILITY DISTRICT ($10,060,000), KNOX CHAPMAN UTILITY DISTRICT ($5,145,000), KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD ($12,575,000), LUTTRELL-BLAINE-CORRYTON UTILITY DISTRICT ($1,885,000), NORTHEAST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT ($2,890,000), AND WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT ($10,060,000) Roads & infrastructure
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Authorize acceptance of ERA2 funds from U.S. Dept. of Treasury. R-23-5-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $537,949.17 IN REALLOCATED FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY UNDER THE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE 2 PROGRAM (ERA2) (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Budget & taxes
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve supplement to railroad agreement for Alcoa Hwy and Topside Rd. R-23-5-408 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUPPLEMENT TO THE RAILROAD AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC., AND THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ALCOA HIGHWAY AND TOPSIDE ROAD Roads & infrastructure
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve contract with The LETCO Group for green waste recycling. R-23-5-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE LETCO GROUP, LLC D/B/A LIVING EARTH TO PROVIDE GREEN WASTE RECYCLING SERVICES Contracts & purchasing
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve construction agreement with CSX for Coward Mill Road. R-23-5-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RAIL CROSSING ASSOCIATED WITH THE COWARD MILL ROAD REALIGNMENT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $710,153.00 Roads & infrastructure
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve grade crossing maintenance agreement with CSX. R-23-5-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRADE CROSSING MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC. FOR MAINTENANCE OF A NEW RAIL CROSSING ASSOCIATED WITH THE COWARD MILL ROAD REALIGNMENT PROJECT Roads & infrastructure
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve easement acquisitions for Middlebrook Sidewalk Project. R-23-5-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY, SLOPE, CONSTRUCTION, AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS ON FOUR (4) TRACTS FOR THE MIDDLEBROOK SIDEWALK PROJECT Roads & infrastructure
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve joint funding agreement with U.S. Geological Survey. R-23-5-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $76,800.00 WITH $46,600.00 PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY AND $30,200.00 PROVIDED BY THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR THE OPERATION OF STREAM GAGING STATIONS IN KNOX COUNTY FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 Roads & infrastructure
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve interlocal agreement for hazard mitigation plan update. R-23-5-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE AND THE TOWN OF FARRAGUT TO PROCURE THE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES OF WSP USA ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE INC. TO ASSIST IN UPDATING THE MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE OF $39,010.00 WITH THE KNOX COUNTY AND CITY OF KNOXVILLE TO EACH PAY $18,255.00 AND THE TOWN OF FARRAGUT TO PAY $2,500.00 Roads & infrastructure
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve donation of water pumps from City of Somerset, KY. R-23-5-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF THREE (3) HIGH CAPACITY WATER PUMPS AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE FROM THE CITY OF SOMERSET, KY WATER AND WASTEWATER DIVISION TO BE USED FOR THE BLUEGRASS LAKE FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT Roads & infrastructure
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve donation of Flir Camera System from Teledyne Flir. R-23-5-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM TELEDYNE FLIR SYSTEMS, LTD. FOR A FLIR CAMERA SYSTEM VALUED AT $600,000.00 TO BE USED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AVIATION UNIT Public safety
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve contract with U.S. Corrections for prisoner transport. R-23-5-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH U.S. CORRECTIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF PRISONER TRANSPORT SERVICES Public safety
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve amendment to contract with TN Dept. of Human Services (IV-D). R-23-5-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT THREE TO A CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR TITLE IV-D CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $254,492.21, INCREASES THE LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT BY $131,102.04, AND EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT BY ONE (1) YEAR TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2024 Intergovernmental & resolutions
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve contract with Dog Inspectors, LLC for library pest detection. R-23-5-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH DOG INSPECTORS, LLC TO PROVIDE CANINE PEST DETECTION SERVICES FOR KNOX COUNTY LIBRARIES Parks & community
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve amendment to grant contract with TN State Library and Archives. R-23-5-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES FOR GENERAL LIBRARY SERVICES AND LIBRARY MATERIALS, WHICH AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT BY ONE (1) MONTH AND INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $211,735.00 FOR A NEW TOTAL GRANT AMOUNT OF $642,235.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve acceptance of grant funds and donations for schools. R-23-5-212 — 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 $149,298.07 Schools
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve addendum to contract with TRA School Software Solutions. R-23-5-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO STATEMENT OF WORK TO CONTRACT WITH TRA SCHOOL SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS/TRA INC. AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $499,812.00 Schools
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for mentor stipends. R-23-5-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,000.00 FOR STIPENDS FOR MENTOR TEACHERS APPROVED IN A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH RELAY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Schools
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve agreement with King Construction for Lincoln Park Center renovations. R-23-5-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH KING CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. FOR RENOVATIONS AT LINCOLN PARK CENTER FOR THE NEWCOMER ACADEMY AT A COST OF $4,478,590.00 Schools
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve design contract with Goodwyn Mills Cawood for Bearden High. R-23-5-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN CONTRACT WITH GOODWYN MILLS CAWOOD, LLC FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT BEARDEN HIGH SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,000.00 Schools
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve contract with Kington Sewer-Septic for grease trap pumping. R-23-5-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH KINGTON SEWER-SEPTIC DRAIN CLEANING SERVICE, INC. FOR PUMPING OF GREASE TRAPS FOR KITCHENS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $265,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF MAY 1, 2023 TO APRIL 30, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve contract with IC System for student meal accounts. R-23-5-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH IC SYSTEM, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF COLLECTION SERVICES FOR UNPAID STUDENT MEAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE TERM OF JUNE 1, 2023 TO MAY 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve MOU with CAC for Summer Food Service Program. R-23-5-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES IN THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR NON-AREA ELIGIBLE SUMMER LEARNING SITES AND APPROVING A GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,000.00 TO FUND THE ESTIMATED COST OF MEALS AT NON-AREA ELIGIBLE SUMMER LEARNING SITES Schools
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve utility easement with KUB at 3013 Walnoaks Drive. R-23-5-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3013 WALNOAKS DRIVE NEAR PLEASANT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR PROVIDED COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $200.00 Roads & infrastructure
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve utility easement with KUB at 409 Vanosdale Road. R-23-5-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 409 VANOSDALE ROAD NEAR WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR PROVIDED COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,500.00 Roads & infrastructure
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve utility easement with KUB at 0 Sheffield Drive. R-23-5-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 SHEFFIELD DRIVE NEAR WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR PROVIDED COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000.00 Roads & infrastructure
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve utility easement with KUB at 0 North Broadway. R-23-5-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 NORTH BROADWAY NEAR FULTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR PROVIDED COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,625.00 Roads & infrastructure
Richie Beeler’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous

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