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Richie Beeler’s votes in 2021

100 recorded votes: 99 aye · 1 abstain

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Meeting Agenda item Richie Beeler’s vote Disposition Tally Badges
Mar 29, 2021
Rezone 0 Asheville Highway from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential. RZ-21-3-103 — Consideration of the request of Axiom Properties for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential for up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 62 166 & 16601, Commission District 8. Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Rezone 8520 West Emory Road from A Agricultural/F Floodway to PR Planned Residential/F Floodway. RZ-21-3-102 — Consideration of the request of Josh Sanderson/Primos Land Company for rezoning from A Agricultural and F Floodway to PR Planned Residential and F Floodway up to 3 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8520 West Emory Road, Parcel ID 77 098, Commission District 6. Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Mar 29, 2021
Rezone 12041 Hardin Valley Road from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential. RZ-21-3-101 — Consideration of the request of S & E Properties for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 12041 Hardin Valley Road, Parcel ID 116 06704, Commission District 6. Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve $150,000 appropriation for workforce training. R-21-3-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX IN SUPPORT OF WORKFORCE TRAINING EFFORTS IN KNOX COUNTY Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Authorize placement of marker in memory of Virgil “Hack” Hackworth. R-21-3-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT OF A MARKER ON KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY NEAR THE BARBERSHOP BUILDING LOCATED AT 11417 HARDIN VALLEY ROAD IN MEMORY OF VIRGIL “HACK” HACKWORTH Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve grant contract for FEMA disaster public assistance. R-21-3-805 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION NUMBER FEMA-4427-DR-TN FOR SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES DURING THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 9, 2019 TO MARCH 30, 2019 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $123,236.60 WITH A LOCAL MATCH OF $16,653.57 Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve acceptance of real property donation for air quality station. R-21-3-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A QUITCLAIM DEED AND AFFIDAVIT OF HEIRSHIP FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1904 TENNESSEE AVENUE (PARCEL ID 094AC011) FROM THE PARTON FAMILY FOR AN AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATION Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Accept donation of sanitizing stations from KelSan, Inc. R-21-3-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM KELSAN, INC. OF TEN (10) FLOOR STAND SANITIZING STATIONS AND TWENTY (20) TABLETOP SANITIZING STATIONS TO BE USED AT THE VACCINATION CLINIC WITH AN APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $2,000.00 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve utility easement for Family Justice Center. R-21-3-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 400 HARRIET TUBMAN STREET AND KNOWN AS THE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER FOR THE KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) TO OBTAIN A PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENT FOR THE KCDC AUSTIN HOMES REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve amendments to railroad, track, and bridge rehabilitation grants. R-21-3-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO TWO (2) GRANT CONTRACTS AMONG THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, THE KNOX COUNTY RAILROAD AUTHORITY, AND THE KNOXVILLE & HOLSTON RIVER RAILROAD COMPANY, INC., FOR THE PROVISION OF RAILROAD, TRACK, AND BRIDGE REHABILITATION, WHICH AMENDMENTS INCREASE THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACTS Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Accept donation for memorial bench at Concord Park. R-21-3-701 — 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 PETER AND LAURA CAMPBELL IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,600.00 Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve MOU with CAC for Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds. R-21-3-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT WITH THE KNOXVILLE/KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) TO PROVIDE $350,000.00 IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND CONDUCT OF THE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve Homeland Security Grant for first responder equipment/training. R-21-3-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PASS-THROUGH FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $389,778.00 FOR FIRST RESPONDER EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING FOR THE SIXTEEN (16) COUNTIES COMPRISING TENNESSEE HOMELAND SECURITY DISTRICT 2, INCLUDING KNOX COUNTY (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve agreement with City of Knoxville for hazardous waste disposal. R-21-3-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AT THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE SOLID WASTE FACILITY Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve TDOT agreement for Washington Pike resurfacing. R-21-3-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR STATE-AID FOR THE RESURFACING OF WASHINGTON PIKE FROM EAST EMORY ROAD TO MURPHY ROAD WITH AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $1,439,500.00 WITH $1,410,710.00 (98%) PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $28.790.00 (2%) PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve budget supplement with Cannon & Cannon for Coward Mill Road. R-21-3-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NUMBER 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $89,300.00 WITH CANNON & CANNON, INC., FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE COWARD MILL ROAD WIDENING PROJECT FOR THE DESIGN OF SIDEWALK FACILITIES ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF COWARD MILL ROAD Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants with CS Prime Senior Knoxville, LLC. R-21-3-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH CS PRIME SENIOR KNOXVILLE, LLC FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1932 FALLING WATERS ROAD (CLT PARCEL #154-09902) AND 0 FALLING WATERS ROAD (CLT PARCEL #154CE009) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 4 Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants with B & B Development LLC. R-21-3-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH B & B DEVELOPMENT LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 127 TRIPLETT LANE (CLT PARCEL #132-021) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 3 Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve MOU with Knoxville Leadership Foundation for offender rehab. R-21-3-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION (KLF) TO SUPPORT THE REHABILITATION OF ADULT OFFENDERS BY PROVIDING OFFICE SPACE, REFERRALS, AND ACCESS TO INMATES CURRENTLY INCARCERATED AT THE ROGER D. WILSON DETENTION FACILITY WITH KLF PROVIDING THE AMOUNT OF $68,340.00 PER YEAR FOR THE NEXT THREE (3) YEARS (NOT TO EXCEED $205,000) FOR FACILITY UTILIZATION AND ACCESS TO INMATE CLIENTELE Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Accept Crowder's resignation and appoint Nichols to Planning Commission. R-21-3-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF MIKE CROWDER FROM THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AND CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S NOMINATION OF JIM NICHOLS FOR APPOINTMENT TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. CROWDER ON THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION, WHICH TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2022 Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Appoint Ronnie Nease and reappoint Nick Jackson to Solid Waste Planning Board. R-21-3-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF RONNIE NEASE AND REAPPOINTMENT OF NICK JACKSON TO THE KNOX COUNTY REGIONAL SOLID WASTE PLANNING BOARD (TERMS EXPIRE MARCH 31, 2027) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve lease agreement for barbershop/salon at 11417 Hardin Valley Road. R-21-3-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE REESTABLISHMENT OF A LEASE FOR A BARBERSHOP/SALON LOCATED AT 11417 HARDIN VALLEY ROAD, NEAR THE HARDIN VALLEY ELEMENTARY AND HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY SCHOOLS Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve Merit Construction, Inc. agreement for Adrian Burnett Elementary School. R-21-3-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MERIT CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW ADRIAN BURNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT A COST OF $19,945,000.00 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve agreement with ABG Caulking for Karns Middle School roof upgrades. R-21-3-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ABG CAULKING AND WATERPROOFING OF MORRISTOWN FOR ROOF UPGRADES TO KARNS MIDDLE SCHOOL AT A COST OF $962,782.00 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve contracts for playground equipment with Bliss, Great Southern, Playworld. R-21-3-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH BLISS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, INC., GREAT SOUTHERN RECREATION AND PLAYWORLD PREFERRED, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED FOR THE TERM OF MARCH 1, 2021 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2022 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME, FOR POSSIBLE TOTAL OF FIVE (5) YEARS Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve Carnegie Learning contract for curriculum support. R-21-3-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CARNEGIE LEARNING FOR THE PROVISION OF CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT FOR THE TERM FEBRUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2022 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME, FOR A POSSIBLE TOTAL OF FIVE (5) YEARS Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Accept grant funds for Knox County Schools. R-21-3-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $28,288.00 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Accept State Dept. of Education ESSER 2.0 Grant. R-21-3-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EMERGENCY RELIEF (ESSER) 2.0 GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,810,033.57 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Accept State Dept. of Education Connectivity Grant for internet access. R-21-3-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CONNECTIVITY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $142,509.00 DESIGNATED TO EXTENDING INTERNET CONNECTIVITY TO STUDENTS Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve Ellevation Inc. platform subscription agreement. R-21-3-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH ELLEVATION INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF THE ELLEVATION PLATFORM AT A COST OF $56,375.00 FOR THE TERM OF MAY 1, 2021 TO APRIL 30, 2022 WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve Virtual Academy Solution Agreement for security officer training. R-21-3-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A VIRTUAL ACADEMY SOLUTION AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF ONLINE TRAINING FOR KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS SECURITY OFFICERS AT A COST OF $4,800.00 PER YEAR FOR THREE (3) YEARS Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve K12 SIX Member Agreement for IT security information sharing. R-21-3-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A K12 SIX MEMBER AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF FOCUSED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY INFORMATION SHARING AT NO COST FOR YEAR ONE AND AN APPROXIMATE ANNUAL COST OF $15,000.00 FOR FUTURE YEARS Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve ENA Services, LLC security and voice services agreements. R-21-3-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING OPT-IN SECURITY AND VOICE SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH ENA SERVICES, LLC AND AFFILIATES FOR CONTINUED USE OF VOICE OVER IP (VOIP) TELEPHONE SYSTEMS AND INTERNET SERVICE Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve amendment to Epson America, Inc. printer contract. R-21-3-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NUMBER 20-694(B) WITH EPSON AMERICA, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF HIGH SPEED PRINTERS, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR CORRECTION OF PRINTER SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE LEASE AND PURCHASE OPTION OF BOOKLET AND/OR STANDARD FINISHERS Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve minutes of the previous meeting held on February 22, 2021. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 22, 2021 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Memorialize Knox County Clerk Chief of Staff Michael Paseur. R-21-3-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, MEMORIALIZING KNOX COUNTY CLERK CHIEF OF STAFF MICHAEL PASEUR Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Recognize March as Women's History Month in Knox County. R-21-3-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING MARCH AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH IN KNOX COUNTY Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Remove item R-21-3-805 from the General Government Consent Calendar. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 6. Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to remove the following item from the General Government Consent Calendar: Item #37 – Resolution R-21-3-805 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for the provision of public assistance pursuant to Presidential Disaster Declaration number FEMA-4427-DR-TN for severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides during the period of February 9, 2019 to March 30, 2019 in an amount not to exceed $123,236.60 with a local match of $16,653.57. Commissioner Biggs seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Withdraw items R-21-3-214, R-21-3-903, R-21-3-904, and O-21-3-101 from the agenda. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 5. Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items: Item #21- Resolution R-21-3-214 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with TriCon, Inc. for the construction of a new northwest sector elementary school at a cost of $23,050,000.00; Item #40 – Resolution R-21-3-903 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule I, Section B entitled “Order of Business” to move Item M “Resolutions (Education Consent Calendar and Resolutions not on the Education Consent Calendar)” to follow after Item E “Presentations”; Item #41 – Resolution R-21-3-904 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule I, Section B entitled “Order of Business” to reverse the order of Item N “Resolutions (General Government Consent Calendar and Resolutions not on the General Government Consent Calendar)” so that Resolutions not on the General Government Consent Calendar will be heard before the General Government Consent Calendar; and Item #42 – Ordinance O-21-3-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2 entitled “Employees’ Merit System” to provide for various amendments to the Merit System for classified employees of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office (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; and Ordinance O-20-7-102, adopted September 28, 2020). Commissioner Biggs seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Add items R-21-3-102, R-21-3-805, and O-20-12-101 to the agenda. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 4. Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #2 - Resolution R-21-3-102 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, memorializing Knox County Clerk Chief of Staff Michael Paseur; Item #37 – Resolution R-21-3-805 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for the provision of public assistance pursuant to Presidential Disaster Declaration number FEMA-4427-DR-TN for severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides during the period of February 9, 2019 to March 30, 2019 in an amount not to exceed $123,236.60 with a local match of $16,653.57; and Item #43 – Ordinance O-20-12-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department (amends Ordinance O-96-3-102, adopted April 22, 1996). Commissioner Biggs seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Suspend rules to not read Consent Calendars aloud. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 3. Commissioner Dailey moved to suspend the rules and not read the Education Consent Calendar and the General Government Consent Calendar as stated in Section P, Consent Calendar, in the Commission Rules. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Authorize amendment to Development Agreement for Andrew Johnson Building R-21-2-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND BNA ASSOCIATES, LLC RELATING TO THE ANDREW JOHNSON BUILDING: Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve sublease agreement with K-VA-T Food Stores for vaccination site R-21-2-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBLEASE AGREEMENT WITH K-VA-T FOOD STORES, INC. FOR SPACE LOCATED AT 4216 NORTH BROADWAY, TO BE USED AS A COVID-19 VACCINATION SITE, FOR A SIX-MONTH TERM BEGINNING FROM COMMENCEMENT DATE AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2021 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND MONTH TO MONTH WITH A RENT AMOUNT OF $5,700.00 PER MONTH: Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve SaaS agreement with Unqork Inc. for rental assistance software R-21-2-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH UNQORK INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE SOFTWARE SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF MARCH 1, 2021 THROUGH MARCH 1, 2022 WHICH MAY BE RENEWED FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR TERMS NOT TO EXCEED AN ANNUAL COST OF $325,000.00: Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Rezone from Residential/Business to Agricultural 1-H-21-RZ — Request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) and CA (General Business) to A (Agricultural) for a portion of both parcels only. Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Rezone from Agricultural to Low Density Residential 1-D-21-RZ — Request of Savannah Hermosillo for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Rezoning from Industrial/Residential/Floodway to Planned Residential/Floodway 1-E-21-RZ — Request of Randy Guignard / Café International LLC for rezoning from I (Industrial) / RB (General Residential) / F (Floodway) to PR (Planned Residential) / F (Floodway) up to 3.22 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use Item history →
Abstain Adopted 6-3-2-0
Split
Feb 22, 2021
Approve construction of Video Courtroom Facility and contract R-21-2-303 — A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONSTRUCTION OF A VIDEO COURTROOM FACILITY AT 5001 MALONEYVILLE ROAD AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $1.5 MILLION AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SHELTON GENERAL CONTRACTORS FOR SAID PURPOSE. (TO BE FUNDED THROUGH AN ESTIMATION AND APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION: Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Feb 22, 2021
Approve Line- Item Transfers Line- Item Transfers – Total amount of $55,500.90 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Request legislative bill for mixed-use stadium tax revenue allocation R-21-2-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REPRESENTING KNOX COUNTY INTRODUCE AND SEEK PASSAGE OF A LEGISLATIVE BILL REGARDING STATE AND LOCAL TAX REVENUE ALLOCATION FOR A MIXED-USE STADIUM IN KNOX COUNTY: Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve Knox County Information Technology policies R-21-2-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING KNOX COUNTY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POLICIES TO ESTABLISH EXPECTATIONS AND SET FORTH ACCEPTABLE AND PROHIBITED USES OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES AND SYSTEMS IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO INFORMATION SECURITY: Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve contract with Kimley-Horn for Carter Park ADA Compliance Plan R-21-2-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH KIMLEY-HORN TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING AND DESIGN CONSULTING SERVICES FOR KNOX COUNTY CARTER PARK ADA COMPLIANCE PLAN WITH A COST OF $232,600.00: Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve disposition method and sale of delinquent tax properties R-21-2-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE METHOD OF DISPOSITION (PUBLIC AUCTION OR NEGOTIATED SALE) FOR DELINQUENT TAX PROPERTIES OWNED BY KNOX COUNTY; APPROVING THE SALE OF THE PROPERTIES FOR LESS THAN TAXES OWED PURSUANT TO TENN. CODE ANN. § 67-5-2507 AND 2508; AND FIXING THE OFFERING PRICE OF THE PROPERTIES: Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Request unclaimed balance remitted to the State Treasurer R-21-2-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE UNCLAIMED BALANCE OF ACCOUNTS REMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER UNDER THE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT FOR THE REPORT YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018: Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve revised Boyd Foundation Dog Park Grant Agreement R-21-2-703 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE REVISED BOYD FOUNDATION DOG PARK GRANT AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FIVE (5) NEW DOG PARKS: Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve grant agreement with DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation for East Knox Park R-21-2-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT WITH THE DICK'S SPORTING GOODS FOUNDATION FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 TO BE USED TO SUPPORT THE MAINTENANCE AND RENOVATION OF EAST KNOX PARK: Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Accept donation of materials and repairs for Gibbs Ruritan Park R-21-2-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF MATERIALS AND REPAIRS AT GIBBS RURITAN PARK FROM PROGRESSION ELECTRIC COMPANY, LLC, AND IRBY WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $28,750.00: Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve federally funded project agreement for social determinants of health R-21-2-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECTS WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF STATE AND TERRITORIAL HEALTH OFFICIALS TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF ADDRESSING SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED): Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for pregnancy prevention services R-21-2-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TENNESSEE ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY PREVENTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED): Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve acceptance of Emergency Rental Assistance award R-21-2-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,152,916.70 AND APPROVING THE TERMS FOR THE RECEIPT OF SAID FUNDS (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED): Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve right-of-way and easement acquisitions for Coward Mill Road widening R-21-2-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY, SLOPE, CONSTRUCTION, AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS ON FORTY (40) TRACTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF WIDENING COWARD MILL ROAD TO ACCOMMODATE A NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve MOU with Knoxville-Knox County Planning for I-40 Corridor Study analysis R-21-2-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000.00 FOR SUPPLEMENTAL ANALYSIS OF THE WATT ROAD INTERCHANGE AND CAMPBELL STATION ROAD INTERCHANGE AS PART OF THE I-40 CORRIDOR STUDY: Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve contract with Goodwill Industries for donation center services R-21-2-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES-KNOXVILLE, INC. TO PROVIDE ATTENDED DONATION CENTER COLLECTION SERVICES: Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants with LoFranco Trust for parcel in District 8 R-21-2-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH THE CO-TRUSTEES OF VINCENT LOFRANCO AND JOYCE B. LOFRANCO REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 27, 2000 AND RESTATED AS OF AUGUST 24, 2010 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8004 MILLERTOWN PIKE (CLT PARCEL # 051-06903) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 8: Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants with Primos Land Company, LLC for parcel in District 7 R-21-2-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH PRIMOS LAND COMPANY, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1015 E. COPELAND DRIVE (A PORTION OF CLT PARCEL # 037-025) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 7: Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants with Reliance Development, LLC for parcels in District 6 R-21-2-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH RELIANCE DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 10120 COWARD MILL ROAD (CLT PARCEL # 090-081.01) AND 10134 COWARD MILL ROAD (CLT PARCEL # 090-081.02) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 6: Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants with Ball Homes, LLC for parcels in District 6 R-21-2-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH BALL HOMES, LLC FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 11100 BIG SKY LANE (CLT PARCEL # 103KC005), 11116 SAM LEE ROAD (A PORTION OF CLT PARCEL # 103KC119), 2528 BRYANT LANE (CLT PARCEL # 103-105), AND 2521 BRYANT LANE (CLT PARCEL # 103-106) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 6: Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve contract with ICSolutions for inmate communication services R-21-2-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH INMATE CALLING SOLUTIONS, LLC D/B/A ICSOLUTIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF INMATE COMMUNICATION SERVICES: Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve overtime reimbursement agreements for drug investigations R-21-2-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND THE TENNESSEE DANGEROUS DRUGS TASK FORCE FOR THE USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE METHAMPHETAMINE INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM AND FOR THE USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE HEROIN/OPIOID INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $9,600.00 PER OFFICER IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve appointment to Three Ridges Golf Board R-21-2-113 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION OF ALAN JACK FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE THREE RIDGES GOLF BOARD (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2024): Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Confirm reappointment to Historic Zoning Commission R-21-2-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF GEORGE EWART TO THE KNOX COUNTY HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION. (TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 1, 2026): Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Accept resignation and appoint to Board of Zoning Appeals R-21-2-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF ROBERT THOMPSON (DISTRICT 9) ON THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AND APPOINTING ROBERT DYKES TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. THOMPSON ON THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS, WHICH TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2022: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Confirm reappointments and appointment to Disability Advisory Group R-21-2-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S REAPPOINTMENTS OF MARK BROGAN, NANCY BROWN AND APRIL TOMLIN AND APPOINTMENT OF SARAH HOLLOWAY TO THE KNOX COUNTY DISABILITY ADVISORY GROUP KNOWN AS DAGWOULD? (TERMS EXPIRE FEBRUARY 28, 2025): Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve Line Items – Budget Amendments Line Items – Budget Amendments was before the Board of Commissioners.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve purchase of student Chromebooks R-21-2-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PURCHASE OF STUDENT CHROMEBOOKS TO PREPARE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022 AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $4,200,000.00 USING ESSER 2.0 FUNDS: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve agreement with Amazon Services LLC for Amazon Business Accounts R-21-2-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH AMAZON SERVICES LLC FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AMAZON BUSINESS ACCOUNTS FOR KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AND OTHER KNOX COUNTY ENTITIES: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve playground structure purchase for Farragut Primary School R-21-2-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING FARRAGUT PRIMARY SCHOOL'S REQUEST TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL THREE (3) PLAYGROUND STRUCTURES AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $95,703.80 USING INTERNAL SCHOOL FUNDS, PROCEEDS FROM COUPON BOOK SALES, AND DONATIONS FROM THE FARRAGUT PRIMARY SCHOOL PTA AND THE TOWN OF FARRAGUT: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Authorize acceptance of grant funds for Knox County Schools R-21-2-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $8,000.00: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for Elevate Program grant funding R-21-2-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR THE RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $154,365.00 FOR THE ELEVATE PROGRAM: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve amendment to PACT agreement for LED lighting upgrade R-21-2-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PACT AGREEMENT WITH TRANE U.S. INC. FOR PHASE III-C OF THE ENERGY CONSERVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS TO INCLUDE A COMPLETE LED LIGHTING UPGRADE FOR ALL KNOX COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM SCHOOLS AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES FOR A TOTAL COST OF $26,123,600.00 SELF-FUNDED THROUGH UTILITY SAVINGS GENERATED BY THE PROJECT AND GUARANTEED BY TRANE U.S. INC.: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve amendment to contract for Lonsdale Elementary School construction R-21-2-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT 20-314 WITH ROUSE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW LONSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO ALLOW THE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE TO BE DETERMINED AT FULL COMPLETION OF THE DESIGN PHASE OF THE PROJECT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNTY WILL ISSUE A NOTICE TO PROCEED TO BEGIN MOBILIZATION AND SITE WORK MARCH 1, 2021 AT A COST OF $3,270,500.00: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve contract with United Elevator Services for inspection and repair R-21-2-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH UNITED ELEVATOR SERVICES, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF ELEVATOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF MARCH 1, 2021 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2022 WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS NOT TO EXCEED AN ANNUAL COST OF $200,000.00: Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve contract with Edulog for parent portal application R-21-2-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH EDULOG FOR THE PROVISION OF A PARENT PORTAL APPLICATION TO TRACK SCHOOL BUS ACTIVITY FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED ANNUALLY FOR AN ADDITIONAL FOUR (4) YEARS AT AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF $85,000.00: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve proposal for document scanning and storage services for HR department R-21-2-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROPOSAL FROM INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION TENNESSEE THROUGH A CLARKSVILLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF DOCUMENT SCANNING AND SECURE DOCUMENT STORAGE SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITH AN INITIAL COST OF $226,553.55 TO BE PAID BY KNOX COUNTY (TVA RELOCATION COSTS) AND AN ESTIMATED COST PER SUBSEQUENT YEAR OF $70,250.00 TO BE PAID BY KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve contracts for curriculum implementation support R-21-2-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK, ENGAGE2LEARN, GREAT MINDS PBC, NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING (NIET), SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY, LLC, TNTP AND WESTED FOR THE PROVISION OF CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT FOR THE TERM FEBRUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2022 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME, FOR A POSSIBLE TOTAL OF FIVE (5) YEARS: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve online subscription agreements with The DBQ Project for educational materials R-21-2-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENTS WITH THE DBQ PROJECT FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021 FOR 51 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND FOR THE TERM OF MARCH 1, 2021 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2022 FOR 17 MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND 18 HIGH SCHOOLS, WHICH MAY BE RENEWED IN ANNUAL INCREMENTS UP TO FIVE (5) YEARS, GRANTING LICENSE TO ACCESS DBQ'S PROPRIETARY EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AT AN ANNUAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $14,000.00: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve form contract with Knoxville Music Therapy for music therapy services R-21-2-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FORM CONTRACT WITH KNOXVILLE MUSIC THERAPY AUTHORIZING DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS TO USE SAID CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF MUSIC THERAPY FOR QUALIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS AT AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF $10,000.00: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve service contract with Seidlitz Education for SIFE training R-21-2-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH SEIDLITZ EDUCATION FOR THE PROVISION OF A TRAINING SESSION REGARDING STUDENTS WITH INTERRUPTED FORMAL EDUCATION (SIFE) FOR DISTANT LEARNING ON APRIL 5, 2021 AT A COST OF $1,429.00: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve notary applications NOTARY APPLICATIONS:
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve minutes of the previous meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Recognize and honor Black History Month R-21-2-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING AND HONORING BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve amendments to the agenda and add/defer/pull items AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay amended the agenda as follows: Add R-21-2-406-Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Planning in the amount of $25,000.00 for supplemental analysis of the Watt Road interchange and Campbell Station road interchange as part of the I-40 Corridor Study. Add R-21-2-407 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way, slope construction, and drainage easement acquisitions on forty (40) tracts for the purpose of widening Coward Mill Road to accommodate a new elementary school. Add R-21-2-502 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Software as a Service Agreement with Unqork, Inc. for the provision of Emergency Rental Assistance software services for the term of March 1, 2021 through March 1, 2022 which may be renewed for two (2) additional one-year terms not to exceed an annual cost of $325,000.00 and pull from consent. Add R-21-2-804 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing an Amendment to Development Agreement between Knox County and BNA Associates, LLC relating to the Andrew Johnson Building. Add R-21-2-903 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting that the members of the Tennessee General Assembly representing Knox County introduce and seek passage of a Legislative Bill regarding state and local tax revenue allocation for a mixed-use stadium in Knox County. There were no withdrawals. Defer to the March 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting R-21-2-803 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Quitclaim Deed and Affidavit of Heirship for the acceptance of a donation of real property located at 1904 Tennessee Avenue (Parcel ID 094AC011) from the Parton Family for an air quality monitoring station. Non-Consent item was R-21-2-101 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing and honoring Black History Month. Non-Consent item Presentation of Rural Metro monthly report by Jeff Bagwell. Non-Consent item – Line-Item Transfers – Total amount $55,500.90 Non-Consent item #25 – Revised Resolution R-21-2-303 to read as follows. A Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving construction of a Video Courtroom Facility at 5001 Maloneyville Road at a cost not to exceed $1.5 Million and approving a contract with Shelton General Contractors for said purpose. (To be funded through an estimation and appropriation Resolution). Non-Consent item #37 – R-21-2-603 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Sublease Agreement with K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. for space located at 4216 North Broadway, to be used as a COVID-19 vaccination site, for a six-month term beginning from Commencement Date and ending August 31, 2021 with the option to extend month to month with a rent amount of $5,700.00 per month. Non-Consent Item #44 – R-21-2-804 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing an Amendment to Development Agreement between Knox County and BNA Associates, LLC relating to the Andrew Johnson Building. Commissioner Smith moved to approve the above Amendments to the Agenda. Commissioner Beeler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Schoonmaker, Hill, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 9-0-1-1. Commissioner Busler abstained from the vote. Commissioner Ward was absent from the vote.
Aye Adopted 9-0-1-1
Feb 22, 2021
Approve electronic meeting via Zoom streaming AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA: At this time, Commissioner Schoonmaker moved that the day’s meeting be held electronically via Zoom streaming in accordance with Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s Executive Order Number 71. Commissioner Busler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Commissioner Ward was absent from the vote.
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Ordinance amending County Board of Health role O-20-12-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department (amends Ordinance O-96-3-102, adopted April 22, 1996) was before the Board of Commissioners on second reading. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Jan 25, 2021
Ordinance amending County Board of Health role O-20-12-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department (amends Ordinance O-96-3-102, adopted April 22, 1996) was before the Board of Commissioners on second reading. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
No Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Jan 25, 2021
Approve construction of video courtroom facility R-21-1-303 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving construction of a video courtroom facility at 5001 Maloneyville Road at a cost not to exceed $1.5 million (to be funded through an estimation and appropriation resolution) was before the Board of Commissioners. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 25, 2021
Welcome Danny White as University of Tennessee Athletic Director R-21-1-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, welcoming Danny White as the Athletic Director of the University of Tennessee was before the Board of Commissioners. Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott, LLP R-21-1-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott, LLP for collection services was before the Board of Commissioners. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve golf operations management agreement for Beverly Park/Concord Park R-21-1-704 — 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 was before the Board of Commissioners. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Appoint Commissioner Carson Dailey to Fire and Technical Rescue Committee R-21-1-114 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner Carson Dailey to the Knox County Fire and Technical Rescue Committee. (Term to coincide with term of office as a member of Commission) was before the Board of Commissioners. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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