Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners — Votes — Terry Hill, year 2025

Meeting	Agenda item	Terry Hill’s vote	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Feb 24, 2025	Approve civil design contract for Westland Drive widening designs. R-25-2-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CIVIL DESIGN CONTRACT WITH ROBERT G. CAMPBELL & ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,000.00 FOR ALTERNATIVE WIDENING DESIGNS OF WESTLAND DRIVE FROM ANDOVER VIEW LANE TO GARRISON RIDGE BOULEVARD. Roads & infrastructure	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025	Approve engineering design contract for Bakertown Widening and Realignment Project. R-25-2-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $248,000.00 WITH LDA ENGINEERING FOR THE BAKERTOWN WIDENING AND REALIGNMENT PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025	Approve contract with Phillips and Jordan for emergency debris removal. R-25-2-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PHILLIPS AND JORDAN, INC. TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY DEBRIS REMOVAL SERVICES IN THE EVENT KNOX COUNTY EXPERIENCES A MAJOR DISASTER RESULTING IN AN OVERWHELMING AMOUNT OF DEBRIS. Contracts & purchasing	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025	Approve contract with Master Battery for waste battery collection and recycling. R-25-2-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH MASTER BATTERY FOR THE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING OF WASTE BATTERIES FROM KNOX COUNTY CONVENIENCE CENTERS AND OTHER FACILITIES, WITH COMPENSATION FOR SOME BATTERIES AND CHARGES FOR OTHERS. Contracts & purchasing	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025	Approve MOU with D.R. Horton for road improvements at two intersections. R-25-2-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH D.R. HORTON, INC. FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AT TWO INTERSECTIONS, TIPTON STATION ROAD AT MARTIN MILL PIKE (WEST) AND MARYVILLE PIKE AT TIPTON STATION ROAD. Roads & infrastructure	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025	Approve donation of K9 bullet and stab protective vests. R-25-2-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DONATION OF FOURTEEN (14) K9 BULLET AND STAB PROTECTIVE VESTS WORTH OVER $14,000.00 FROM THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION VESTED INTEREST IN K9S, INC. Public safety	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025	Approve TJX Law Enforcement Grant for binoculars for Organized Retail Crime Unit. R-25-2-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TJX LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 TO BE USED FOR PURCHASING STABILIZING BINOCULARS FOR THE ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME UNIT. Public safety	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025	Approve contract with Donald S. Keeble, M.D. for Medical Director services. R-25-2-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH DONALD S. KEEBLE, M.D. IN THE AMOUNT OF $139,650.00 FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE CONTRACT TO PERFORM THE SERVICES OF MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DIVISION AND TO PROVIDE PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICALS TO POTENTIAL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025 WITH TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ANNUAL RENEWALS FOR A TOTAL OF THREE (3) YEARS. Public safety	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025	Approve reappointment of Bittel, Jack, and Stallings to Golf Board. R-25-2-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS OF MICHAEL BITTEL, ALAN JACK, AND SCOTT STALLINGS FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY GOLF BOARD. (TERMS EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2028) – Personnel & appointments	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025	Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-2-204 — 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 $776,715.00. Schools	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025	Approve increase to design contract for Lincoln Park Center renovations. R-25-2-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE OF $6,296.00 TO THE DESIGN CONTRACT WITH SPARKMAN & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, INC. TO COVER ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR RENOVATIONS TO LINCOLN PARK CENTER FOR THE NEWCOMER ACADEMY. Contracts & purchasing	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025	Approve amendment to contract with Tyler Technologies for HR and payroll system. R-25-2-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 15-608 WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF A COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN RESOURCES AND PAYROLL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM. Contracts & purchasing	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025	Approve employment contract for Dr. Jon Rysewyk as Director of Knox County Schools. R-25-2-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DR. JON RYSEWYK AS DIRECTOR OF KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS. Personnel & appointments	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025	Amend agenda to hear item #40 after Honorary Resolutions. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025	Amend agenda to hear items #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26, #27, and #28 as a consent calendar. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025	Amend agenda to withdraw item #33. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025	Amend agenda to defer items #34, #37, #38, #41, and #47 to March 2025. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025	Amend agenda to add items #19, #28, and #30. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve contract with Ernst & Young LLP for consulting services R-25-1-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Ernst & Young LLP for the provision of consulting services for a housing inventory, market assessment, and disaster resiliency analysis funded through the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-3-0-0	Split
Jan 27, 2025	Approve MOU with D.R. Horton, Inc. for road improvements R-25-1-410 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with D.R. Horton, Inc. for road improvements at two intersections, Tipton Station Road at Martin Mill Pike (West) and Maryville Pike at Tipton Station Road Roads & infrastructure	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve Policies and Procedures for Infrastructure Development Districts R-25-1-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving certain Policies and Procedures relating to the Consideration of Petitions for the Creation of Infrastructure Development Districts Zoning & land use	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Substitute motion:Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
Jan 27, 2025	Approve 232 notary applications Notary Applications	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve line item transfers totaling $2,396,822.92 Line Item Transfers	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve closure of unbuilt right-of-way (second reading) Consideration of the Closure of Unbuilt Right-of-Way between Lot 1 and Community Lot 1 of the 2017 Plat titled Laurel Ridge Phase 1 in Commission District 6 – (Second Reading):	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Accept new county roads Drives and Roads	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve minutes from December 16, 2024 meeting Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on December 16, 2024	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Honor Gibbs Ruritan Club for 75th anniversary R-25-1-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Gibbs Ruritan Club in celebration of their 75th anniversary and continued service to the community Parks & community	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Recognize Sunday Tradition/Mulls Singing Convention R-25-1-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing the Sunday Tradition/Mulls Singing Convention Parks & community	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve contract with YWCA for Victim Advocate Services R-25-1-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with YWCA of Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley for the provision of Victim Advocate Services in the amount of $96,624.00 for the first year of the contract Public safety	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Amend Sheriff's Office Merit System Rules on discharge eligibility R-25-1-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amendment to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Employees’ Merit System Rules and Regulations, 6.1.3.f. Eligibility Requirements, to include Uncharacterized Discharges as an acceptable discharge pending a waiver through POST Commission and/or TN Corrections Institutes Public safety	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve appropriation for UT Extension - Knox County FY2025 budget R-25-1-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an appropriation in the amount of $74,000.00 from the General Fund Balance to the UT Extension – Knox County for the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Budget & taxes	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve utility easement for overhead transmission line R-25-1-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement for an overhead transmission line with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) at 1613 Vermont Avenue (Parcel ID 094BA001) Roads & infrastructure	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve amended and restated conservation easement R-25-1-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Amended and Restated Conservation Easement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants among Knox County, the State of Tennessee, and the Seven Islands Foundation, Inc. Zoning & land use	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve contract with TN Dept. of Health for laboratory testing R-25-1-603 — 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 on July 1, 2025 and ending on June 30, 2028 with the cost per test based upon the State’s current cost per test price list Intergovernmental & resolutions	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve amendment to grant contract for Tobacco Prevention and Cessation R-25-1-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $150,000.00 for a total amount of $450,000.00 and extends the term to end on June 30, 2027 (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for infant mortality services R-25-1-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in an amount not to exceed $750,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Fetal Infant Mortality Review and Community Infant Mortality Reduction services for the period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2030 (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve agreement for opioid settlement funds with Angelic Ministries R-25-1-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement for the Opioid Settlement Funds Program abatement funds for remediation strategies addressing opioid substance misuse with Angelic Ministries International, Inc. in the amount of $25,000.00 (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve utility relocation agreement for Campbell Station and Fretz Road R-25-1-413 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Relocation Agreement with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for natural gas adjustments as part of the Campbell Station and Fretz Road improvements Roads & infrastructure	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve contract for Coward Mill Dam Removal Project design build services R-25-1-411 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with KCI Environmental Technologies & Construction, Inc. for design build services in the amount of $615,000.00 for the Coward Mill Dam Removal Project Roads & infrastructure	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve contracts for diesel engine repair services R-25-1-409 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Acts Fleet Maintenance, Inc., Clarke Power Services, Inc., Cummins, Inc. d/b/a Cummins Sales and Service and Southland Transportation Company for the provision of diesel engine repair services Roads & infrastructure	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve amendment to TDOT agreement for ATMS Phase II Project R-25-1-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Number 1 to the Local Agency Project Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the Knox County ATMS Phase II Project to extend the completion deadline to September 30, 2026 Roads & infrastructure	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve contracts for on-call geotechnical consulting and material testing R-25-1-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with GEI Consultants, Inc. and Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP for the provision of On-Call Geotechnical Consulting and Material testing Services Roads & infrastructure	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve contract for traffic control services R-25-1-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Global Communications and Professional Services, Inc. for the provision of traffic control services Roads & infrastructure	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve budget supplement for Coward Mill Road Phase II design work R-25-1-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Budget Supplement Agreement in an amount not to exceed $6,750.00 with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. to complete additional design work on Coward Mill Road Phase II Roads & infrastructure	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve construction contract for intersection improvements R-25-1-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract in the amount of $1,766,730.00 with Whaley Construction, LLC for intersection improvements at North Campbell Station Road and Fretz Road Roads & infrastructure	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve license agreement with TDOT for greenway maintenance R-25-1-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a License Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for the maintenance of greenway facilities along Norris Freeway Roads & infrastructure	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve contract with Pavement Technology, Inc. for asphalt rejuvenator services R-25-1-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Pavement Technology, Inc., for the provision of asphalt rejuvenator services Roads & infrastructure	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve obligation document with US Marshals Service for overtime reimbursement R-25-1-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Obligation Document with the United States Marshals Service for the reimbursement of overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in assisting the Joint Law Enforcement Operations Task Force with reimbursement of up to $18,000.00 in overtime expenses for the period of October 24, 2024 to September 30, 2025 Public safety	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve CY 2025 HIDTA overtime reimbursement agreement for Sheriff's Office R-25-1-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the CY 2025 Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) overtime reimbursement agreement for the reimbursement of up to $114,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Public safety	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Reappoint members to the Agricultural Extension Committee R-25-1-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Darlene Moyers, Chris Battle and Commissioner Kim Frazier to the Agricultural Extension Committee (terms expire December 31, 2026) Personnel & appointments	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-25-1-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds and donations for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $168,904.09 Schools	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve grant agreement with NEA Foundation for Gibbs Middle School R-25-1-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant agreement with the National Education Association (NEA) Foundation for receipt of a Student Success Grant in the amount of $5,000.00 for Gibbs Middle School Schools	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for grant funding R-25-1-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox Education Foundation for receipt of grant funding up to $75,000.00 to fund the completion of the Literacy Specialist Cohort for 14 Knox County School employees Schools	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve license for 'Disney's The Lion King Junior' for Holston Middle School R-25-1-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a performance rights license agreement with Music Theatre International for “Disney’s The Lion King Junior” for the term of November 7, 2024 through November 7, 2025 for Holston Middle School at a cost of $1,100.00 Schools	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve agreement with Fork Design, LLC for mobile library design R-25-1-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Fork Design, LLC Architect for the design of an existing school bus into a mobile library at a cost up to $2,000.00 Schools	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Approve contract with TransPar Group, Inc. for Alternative Bell Time Analysis R-25-1-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with TransPar Group, Inc. for an Alternative Bell Time Analysis at a cost of $29,640.50 for the term of February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026, or upon completion of the analysis Schools	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Amend agenda to withdraw Item #37 - Budget Amendments Amendments to the Agenda	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Amend agenda to defer items 40, 41, 44, 46 to February 2025 Amendments to the Agenda	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025	Amend agenda to add items 19, 26, 30, 33 Amendments to the Agenda	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 22, 2025	Establish 2814 Tipton Station Road Residential Infrastructure Development District R-25-1-101-PH — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, establishing the 2814 Tipton Station Road Residential Infrastructure Development District was before the Board of Commissioners. Zoning & land use	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
Jan 22, 2025	Deny Hunter Brewster's appeal of Planning Commission's denial of Comprehensive Plan Amendment. 11-B-24-PA — Consideration of the appeal by Hunter Brewster of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from SR Suburban Residential and HP Hillside Protection to CC Corridor Commercial and HP Hillside Protection was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3000 Crenshaw Road, 6708 Ottinger Drive, Parcel ID 147 105, 10501. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 11-B-24-PA) Zoning & land use	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Motion to deny:Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jan 22, 2025	Deny rezoning for William Dale Rhoton at 611 W Governor John Sevier Hwy. 4-O-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of William Dale Rhoton for rezoning from A Agricultural to RB General Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 611 West Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 137 144 01. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-O-24-RZ) Zoning & land use	Terry Hill’s vote: No	Substitute motion to deny:Adopted	6-5-0-0	Split
Jan 22, 2025	Deny rezoning for Mesana Investments LLC at 6209 Hammer Drive. 11-M-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments 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 6209 Hammer Drive, Parcel ID 072 057 (part of). (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 11-M-24-RZ) Zoning & land use	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Motion to deny:Failed	11-0-0-0	Failed
Jan 22, 2025	Defer rezoning for Mesana Investments LLC at 205 N Wooddale Rd to Feb 2025. 12-D-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 6 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 205 North Wooddale Road, Parcel ID 062 047. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-D-24-RZ) Zoning & land use	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Substitute motion to defer:Adopted	6-5-0-0	Split
Jan 22, 2025	Rezone property at 0 Parkerhill Lane from RA Low Density Res to PR Planned Res up to 3du/acre. 12-F-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Randy Guignard for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential to PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Parkerhill Lane, Parcel ID 060PC014. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-F-24-RZ) Zoning & land use	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 22, 2025	Rezone property at 6356 Clinton Highway from A Ag/CA Gen Bus to CA Gen Bus. 12-H-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A Agricultural and CA General Business to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6356 Clinton Highway, Parcel ID 068IB008. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-H-24-RZ) Zoning & land use	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 22, 2025	Rezone property at 6350 Clinton Highway from A Ag/CA Gen Bus to RB Gen Res. 12-G-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A Agricultural and CA General Business to RB General Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6350 Clinton Highway, Parcel ID 068IB009. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-G-24-RZ) Zoning & land use	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 22, 2025	Rezone property at 1824 N Campbell Station Rd from A Ag to PR Planned Res up to 4 du/acre. 12-A-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre in the Planned Growth Area only was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1824 North Campbell Station Road, Parcel ID 117 014 (part of). (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-A-24-RZ) Zoning & land use	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 22, 2025	Rezone property at 7507 Ball Camp Pike from PR Planned Residential up to 3 to up to 8 du/acre. 11-A-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of David Harbin for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 8 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7507 Ball Camp Pike, Parcel ID 091 20103. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 11-A-24-RZ) Zoning & land use	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 22, 2025	Change street name of Ball Camp Pike to Bailey Farm Drive. 12-B-24-SNC — Consideration of the request of Jim Snowden/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of Ball Camp Pike to Bailey Farm Drive between the west corner of parcel 104 046 and Andes Road was before the Board of Commissioners. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-B-24-SNC) Roads & infrastructure	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 22, 2025	Change street name of Andes Road to Bailey Farm Drive. 12-A-24-SNC — Consideration of the request of Jim Snowden/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of Andes Road to Bailey Farm Drive between Ball Camp Pike and the northeast corner of parcel 091PA037 was before the Board of Commissioners. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-A-24-SNC) Roads & infrastructure	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 22, 2025	Change street name of Ball Camp Pike to Ball Road. 10-C-24-SNC — Consideration of the request of Jim Snowden/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of Ball Camp Pike to Ball Road between Ball Road and the west corner of Parcel 091 109 was before the Board of Commissioners. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-C-24-SNC) Roads & infrastructure	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 22, 2025	Change street name of Andes Road to Ball Road. 10-A-24-SNC — Consideration of the request of Jim Snowden/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of Andes Road to Ball Road between Schaad Road and the northeast corner of Parcel 091PA037 was before the Board of Commissioners. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-A-24-SNC) Roads & infrastructure	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 22, 2025	Rezone property at 1915 Andes Road from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. 11-B-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Terry and Wilma C. Gaylor for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1915 Andes Road, Parcel ID 105AA005. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 11-B-24-RZ) Zoning & land use	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 22, 2025	Rezone property at 1420 Chert Pit Road from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. 12-E-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Ever Arias for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1420 Chert Pit Road, Parcel ID 105 112. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-E-24-RZ) Zoning & land use	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 22, 2025	Approve minutes from previous meeting held on December 9, 2024. Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on December 9, 2024	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 22, 2025	Defer rezoning for Benjamin C. Mullins at 8920 Karns Valley Drive to February 2025. 9-G-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A Agricultural and F Floodway to PR Planned Residential up to 6 dwelling units per acre and F Floodway was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8920 Karns Valley Drive, Parcel ID 077 053. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 9-G-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jan 22, 2025	Defer rezoning for Benjamin C. Mullins at 4923 Shipe Road to February 2025. 12-B-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 2.5 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 4923 Shipe Road, Parcel ID 040 166. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-B-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Terry Hill’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent

Feb 24, 2025

Approve civil design contract for Westland Drive widening designs. R-25-2-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CIVIL DESIGN CONTRACT WITH ROBERT G. CAMPBELL & ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,000.00 FOR ALTERNATIVE WIDENING DESIGNS OF WESTLAND DRIVE FROM ANDOVER VIEW LANE TO GARRISON RIDGE BOULEVARD. Roads & infrastructure

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 24, 2025

Approve engineering design contract for Bakertown Widening and Realignment Project. R-25-2-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $248,000.00 WITH LDA ENGINEERING FOR THE BAKERTOWN WIDENING AND REALIGNMENT PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 24, 2025

Approve contract with Phillips and Jordan for emergency debris removal. R-25-2-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PHILLIPS AND JORDAN, INC. TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY DEBRIS REMOVAL SERVICES IN THE EVENT KNOX COUNTY EXPERIENCES A MAJOR DISASTER RESULTING IN AN OVERWHELMING AMOUNT OF DEBRIS. Contracts & purchasing

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 24, 2025

Approve contract with Master Battery for waste battery collection and recycling. R-25-2-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH MASTER BATTERY FOR THE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING OF WASTE BATTERIES FROM KNOX COUNTY CONVENIENCE CENTERS AND OTHER FACILITIES, WITH COMPENSATION FOR SOME BATTERIES AND CHARGES FOR OTHERS. Contracts & purchasing

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 24, 2025

Approve MOU with D.R. Horton for road improvements at two intersections. R-25-2-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH D.R. HORTON, INC. FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AT TWO INTERSECTIONS, TIPTON STATION ROAD AT MARTIN MILL PIKE (WEST) AND MARYVILLE PIKE AT TIPTON STATION ROAD. Roads & infrastructure

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 24, 2025

Approve donation of K9 bullet and stab protective vests. R-25-2-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DONATION OF FOURTEEN (14) K9 BULLET AND STAB PROTECTIVE VESTS WORTH OVER $14,000.00 FROM THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION VESTED INTEREST IN K9S, INC. Public safety

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 24, 2025

Approve TJX Law Enforcement Grant for binoculars for Organized Retail Crime Unit. R-25-2-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TJX LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 TO BE USED FOR PURCHASING STABILIZING BINOCULARS FOR THE ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME UNIT. Public safety

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 24, 2025

Approve contract with Donald S. Keeble, M.D. for Medical Director services. R-25-2-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH DONALD S. KEEBLE, M.D. IN THE AMOUNT OF $139,650.00 FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE CONTRACT TO PERFORM THE SERVICES OF MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DIVISION AND TO PROVIDE PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICALS TO POTENTIAL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025 WITH TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ANNUAL RENEWALS FOR A TOTAL OF THREE (3) YEARS. Public safety

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 24, 2025

Approve reappointment of Bittel, Jack, and Stallings to Golf Board. R-25-2-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS OF MICHAEL BITTEL, ALAN JACK, AND SCOTT STALLINGS FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY GOLF BOARD. (TERMS EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2028) – Personnel & appointments

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 24, 2025

Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-2-204 — 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 $776,715.00. Schools

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 24, 2025

Approve increase to design contract for Lincoln Park Center renovations. R-25-2-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE OF $6,296.00 TO THE DESIGN CONTRACT WITH SPARKMAN & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, INC. TO COVER ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR RENOVATIONS TO LINCOLN PARK CENTER FOR THE NEWCOMER ACADEMY. Contracts & purchasing

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 24, 2025

Approve amendment to contract with Tyler Technologies for HR and payroll system. R-25-2-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 15-608 WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF A COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN RESOURCES AND PAYROLL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM. Contracts & purchasing

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 24, 2025

Approve employment contract for Dr. Jon Rysewyk as Director of Knox County Schools. R-25-2-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DR. JON RYSEWYK AS DIRECTOR OF KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS. Personnel & appointments

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 24, 2025

Amend agenda to hear item #40 after Honorary Resolutions. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 24, 2025

Amend agenda to hear items #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26, #27, and #28 as a consent calendar. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 24, 2025

Amend agenda to withdraw item #33. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 24, 2025

Amend agenda to defer items #34, #37, #38, #41, and #47 to March 2025. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 24, 2025

Amend agenda to add items #19, #28, and #30. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve contract with Ernst & Young LLP for consulting services R-25-1-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Ernst & Young LLP for the provision of consulting services for a housing inventory, market assessment, and disaster resiliency analysis funded through the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-3-0-0

Split

Jan 27, 2025

Approve MOU with D.R. Horton, Inc. for road improvements R-25-1-410 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with D.R. Horton, Inc. for road improvements at two intersections, Tipton Station Road at Martin Mill Pike (West) and Maryville Pike at Tipton Station Road Roads & infrastructure

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve Policies and Procedures for Infrastructure Development Districts R-25-1-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving certain Policies and Procedures relating to the Consideration of Petitions for the Creation of Infrastructure Development Districts Zoning & land use

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Substitute motion:Adopted

10-1-0-0

Split

Jan 27, 2025

Approve 232 notary applications Notary Applications

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve line item transfers totaling $2,396,822.92 Line Item Transfers

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve closure of unbuilt right-of-way (second reading) Consideration of the Closure of Unbuilt Right-of-Way between Lot 1 and Community Lot 1 of the 2017 Plat titled Laurel Ridge Phase 1 in Commission District 6 – (Second Reading):

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Accept new county roads Drives and Roads

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve minutes from December 16, 2024 meeting Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on December 16, 2024

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Honor Gibbs Ruritan Club for 75th anniversary R-25-1-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Gibbs Ruritan Club in celebration of their 75th anniversary and continued service to the community Parks & community

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Recognize Sunday Tradition/Mulls Singing Convention R-25-1-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing the Sunday Tradition/Mulls Singing Convention Parks & community

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve contract with YWCA for Victim Advocate Services R-25-1-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with YWCA of Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley for the provision of Victim Advocate Services in the amount of $96,624.00 for the first year of the contract Public safety

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Amend Sheriff's Office Merit System Rules on discharge eligibility R-25-1-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amendment to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Employees’ Merit System Rules and Regulations, 6.1.3.f. Eligibility Requirements, to include Uncharacterized Discharges as an acceptable discharge pending a waiver through POST Commission and/or TN Corrections Institutes Public safety

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve appropriation for UT Extension - Knox County FY2025 budget R-25-1-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an appropriation in the amount of $74,000.00 from the General Fund Balance to the UT Extension – Knox County for the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Budget & taxes

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve utility easement for overhead transmission line R-25-1-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement for an overhead transmission line with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) at 1613 Vermont Avenue (Parcel ID 094BA001) Roads & infrastructure

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve amended and restated conservation easement R-25-1-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Amended and Restated Conservation Easement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants among Knox County, the State of Tennessee, and the Seven Islands Foundation, Inc. Zoning & land use

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve contract with TN Dept. of Health for laboratory testing R-25-1-603 — 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 on July 1, 2025 and ending on June 30, 2028 with the cost per test based upon the State’s current cost per test price list Intergovernmental & resolutions

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve amendment to grant contract for Tobacco Prevention and Cessation R-25-1-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $150,000.00 for a total amount of $450,000.00 and extends the term to end on June 30, 2027 (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for infant mortality services R-25-1-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in an amount not to exceed $750,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Fetal Infant Mortality Review and Community Infant Mortality Reduction services for the period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2030 (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve agreement for opioid settlement funds with Angelic Ministries R-25-1-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement for the Opioid Settlement Funds Program abatement funds for remediation strategies addressing opioid substance misuse with Angelic Ministries International, Inc. in the amount of $25,000.00 (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve utility relocation agreement for Campbell Station and Fretz Road R-25-1-413 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Relocation Agreement with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for natural gas adjustments as part of the Campbell Station and Fretz Road improvements Roads & infrastructure

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve contract for Coward Mill Dam Removal Project design build services R-25-1-411 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with KCI Environmental Technologies & Construction, Inc. for design build services in the amount of $615,000.00 for the Coward Mill Dam Removal Project Roads & infrastructure

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve contracts for diesel engine repair services R-25-1-409 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Acts Fleet Maintenance, Inc., Clarke Power Services, Inc., Cummins, Inc. d/b/a Cummins Sales and Service and Southland Transportation Company for the provision of diesel engine repair services Roads & infrastructure

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve amendment to TDOT agreement for ATMS Phase II Project R-25-1-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Number 1 to the Local Agency Project Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the Knox County ATMS Phase II Project to extend the completion deadline to September 30, 2026 Roads & infrastructure

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve contracts for on-call geotechnical consulting and material testing R-25-1-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with GEI Consultants, Inc. and Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP for the provision of On-Call Geotechnical Consulting and Material testing Services Roads & infrastructure

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve contract for traffic control services R-25-1-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Global Communications and Professional Services, Inc. for the provision of traffic control services Roads & infrastructure

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve budget supplement for Coward Mill Road Phase II design work R-25-1-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Budget Supplement Agreement in an amount not to exceed $6,750.00 with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. to complete additional design work on Coward Mill Road Phase II Roads & infrastructure

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve construction contract for intersection improvements R-25-1-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract in the amount of $1,766,730.00 with Whaley Construction, LLC for intersection improvements at North Campbell Station Road and Fretz Road Roads & infrastructure

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve license agreement with TDOT for greenway maintenance R-25-1-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a License Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for the maintenance of greenway facilities along Norris Freeway Roads & infrastructure

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve contract with Pavement Technology, Inc. for asphalt rejuvenator services R-25-1-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Pavement Technology, Inc., for the provision of asphalt rejuvenator services Roads & infrastructure

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve obligation document with US Marshals Service for overtime reimbursement R-25-1-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Obligation Document with the United States Marshals Service for the reimbursement of overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in assisting the Joint Law Enforcement Operations Task Force with reimbursement of up to $18,000.00 in overtime expenses for the period of October 24, 2024 to September 30, 2025 Public safety

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve CY 2025 HIDTA overtime reimbursement agreement for Sheriff's Office R-25-1-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the CY 2025 Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) overtime reimbursement agreement for the reimbursement of up to $114,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Public safety

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Reappoint members to the Agricultural Extension Committee R-25-1-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Darlene Moyers, Chris Battle and Commissioner Kim Frazier to the Agricultural Extension Committee (terms expire December 31, 2026) Personnel & appointments

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-25-1-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds and donations for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $168,904.09 Schools

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve grant agreement with NEA Foundation for Gibbs Middle School R-25-1-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant agreement with the National Education Association (NEA) Foundation for receipt of a Student Success Grant in the amount of $5,000.00 for Gibbs Middle School Schools

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for grant funding R-25-1-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox Education Foundation for receipt of grant funding up to $75,000.00 to fund the completion of the Literacy Specialist Cohort for 14 Knox County School employees Schools

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve license for 'Disney's The Lion King Junior' for Holston Middle School R-25-1-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a performance rights license agreement with Music Theatre International for “Disney’s The Lion King Junior” for the term of November 7, 2024 through November 7, 2025 for Holston Middle School at a cost of $1,100.00 Schools

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve agreement with Fork Design, LLC for mobile library design R-25-1-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Fork Design, LLC Architect for the design of an existing school bus into a mobile library at a cost up to $2,000.00 Schools

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Approve contract with TransPar Group, Inc. for Alternative Bell Time Analysis R-25-1-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with TransPar Group, Inc. for an Alternative Bell Time Analysis at a cost of $29,640.50 for the term of February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026, or upon completion of the analysis Schools

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Amend agenda to withdraw Item #37 - Budget Amendments Amendments to the Agenda

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Amend agenda to defer items 40, 41, 44, 46 to February 2025 Amendments to the Agenda

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 27, 2025

Amend agenda to add items 19, 26, 30, 33 Amendments to the Agenda

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 22, 2025

Establish 2814 Tipton Station Road Residential Infrastructure Development District R-25-1-101-PH — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, establishing the 2814 Tipton Station Road Residential Infrastructure Development District was before the Board of Commissioners. Zoning & land use

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

10-1-0-0

Split

Jan 22, 2025

Deny Hunter Brewster's appeal of Planning Commission's denial of Comprehensive Plan Amendment. 11-B-24-PA — Consideration of the appeal by Hunter Brewster of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from SR Suburban Residential and HP Hillside Protection to CC Corridor Commercial and HP Hillside Protection was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3000 Crenshaw Road, 6708 Ottinger Drive, Parcel ID 147 105, 10501. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 11-B-24-PA) Zoning & land use

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Motion to deny:Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jan 22, 2025

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

Terry Hill’s vote: No

Substitute motion to deny:Adopted

6-5-0-0

Split

Jan 22, 2025

Deny rezoning for Mesana Investments LLC at 6209 Hammer Drive. 11-M-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments 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 6209 Hammer Drive, Parcel ID 072 057 (part of). (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 11-M-24-RZ) Zoning & land use

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Motion to deny:Failed

11-0-0-0

Failed

Jan 22, 2025

Defer rezoning for Mesana Investments LLC at 205 N Wooddale Rd to Feb 2025. 12-D-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 6 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 205 North Wooddale Road, Parcel ID 062 047. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-D-24-RZ) Zoning & land use

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Substitute motion to defer:Adopted

6-5-0-0

Split

Jan 22, 2025

Rezone property at 0 Parkerhill Lane from RA Low Density Res to PR Planned Res up to 3du/acre. 12-F-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Randy Guignard for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential to PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Parkerhill Lane, Parcel ID 060PC014. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-F-24-RZ) Zoning & land use

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 22, 2025

Rezone property at 6356 Clinton Highway from A Ag/CA Gen Bus to CA Gen Bus. 12-H-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A Agricultural and CA General Business to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6356 Clinton Highway, Parcel ID 068IB008. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-H-24-RZ) Zoning & land use

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 22, 2025

Rezone property at 6350 Clinton Highway from A Ag/CA Gen Bus to RB Gen Res. 12-G-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A Agricultural and CA General Business to RB General Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6350 Clinton Highway, Parcel ID 068IB009. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-G-24-RZ) Zoning & land use

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 22, 2025

Rezone property at 1824 N Campbell Station Rd from A Ag to PR Planned Res up to 4 du/acre. 12-A-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre in the Planned Growth Area only was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1824 North Campbell Station Road, Parcel ID 117 014 (part of). (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-A-24-RZ) Zoning & land use

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 22, 2025

Rezone property at 7507 Ball Camp Pike from PR Planned Residential up to 3 to up to 8 du/acre. 11-A-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of David Harbin for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 8 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7507 Ball Camp Pike, Parcel ID 091 20103. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 11-A-24-RZ) Zoning & land use

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 22, 2025

Change street name of Ball Camp Pike to Bailey Farm Drive. 12-B-24-SNC — Consideration of the request of Jim Snowden/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of Ball Camp Pike to Bailey Farm Drive between the west corner of parcel 104 046 and Andes Road was before the Board of Commissioners. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-B-24-SNC) Roads & infrastructure

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 22, 2025

Change street name of Andes Road to Bailey Farm Drive. 12-A-24-SNC — Consideration of the request of Jim Snowden/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of Andes Road to Bailey Farm Drive between Ball Camp Pike and the northeast corner of parcel 091PA037 was before the Board of Commissioners. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-A-24-SNC) Roads & infrastructure

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 22, 2025

Change street name of Ball Camp Pike to Ball Road. 10-C-24-SNC — Consideration of the request of Jim Snowden/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of Ball Camp Pike to Ball Road between Ball Road and the west corner of Parcel 091 109 was before the Board of Commissioners. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-C-24-SNC) Roads & infrastructure

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 22, 2025

Change street name of Andes Road to Ball Road. 10-A-24-SNC — Consideration of the request of Jim Snowden/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of Andes Road to Ball Road between Schaad Road and the northeast corner of Parcel 091PA037 was before the Board of Commissioners. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-A-24-SNC) Roads & infrastructure

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 22, 2025

Rezone property at 1915 Andes Road from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. 11-B-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Terry and Wilma C. Gaylor for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1915 Andes Road, Parcel ID 105AA005. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 11-B-24-RZ) Zoning & land use

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 22, 2025

Rezone property at 1420 Chert Pit Road from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. 12-E-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Ever Arias for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1420 Chert Pit Road, Parcel ID 105 112. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-E-24-RZ) Zoning & land use

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 22, 2025

Approve minutes from previous meeting held on December 9, 2024. Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on December 9, 2024

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 22, 2025

Defer rezoning for Benjamin C. Mullins at 8920 Karns Valley Drive to February 2025. 9-G-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A Agricultural and F Floodway to PR Planned Residential up to 6 dwelling units per acre and F Floodway was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8920 Karns Valley Drive, Parcel ID 077 053. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 9-G-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Jan 22, 2025

Defer rezoning for Benjamin C. Mullins at 4923 Shipe Road to February 2025. 12-B-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 2.5 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 4923 Shipe Road, Parcel ID 040 166. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-B-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Terry Hill’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Terry Hill’s votes in 2025