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Every published motion, unanimous or not — nothing curated out. A high unanimity rate is itself a finding.

Filtered · year 2023

90.8%

Unanimity rate — 3802 of 4185 adopted motions in the published minutes

Excludes 13 motions not yet published.

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  • unanimous3802
  • split306
  • failed109
  • deferred249
  • withdrawn72

Most no votes on adopted motions

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Dec 18, 2023
Approve rezoning request for A Step Towards Home RZ-23-12-107 — Request of A Step Towards Home for rezoning from: for the portion of the parcel zoned I (Industrial) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre and for the portion of the parcel zoned A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3.25 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 7816 Ball Camp Pike / Parcel ID 091 226. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-E-23-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were there to testify on the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Jim Snowden, Director for Knox County Engineering and Public Works, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Lee Ellis, and Mrs. Kendra Ellis, applicants, were present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-23-12-107 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of A Step Towards Home for rezoning from: for the portion of the parcel zoned I (Industrial) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre and for the portion of the parcel zoned A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3.25 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation, subject to one condition. Commissioner Oster seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property is located at 7816 Ball Camp Pike / Parcel ID 091 226. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-E-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve rezoning request for Ron Worley RZ-23-12-106 — Request of Ron Worley for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 6925 Ball Road / Parcel ID 091 077. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 11-J-23-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were there to testify on the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Ron Worley, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-23-12-106 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Ron Worley for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3.75 dwelling units per acre, subject to one condition. Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property is located at 6925 Ball Road / Parcel ID 091 077. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 11-J-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve rezoning request for Ned Ferguson RZ-23-12-103 — Request of Ned Ferguson for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 112 Verton Drive / Parcel ID 057 H A 003. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 11-H-23-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were there to testify on the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Ralph Smith, representing the applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Lee moved to approve Resolution RZ-23-12-103 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Ned Ferguson for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Beeler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property is located at 112 Verton Drive / Parcel ID 057 H A 003. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 11-H-23-RZ). Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve rezoning request for John Sevier Joint Venture/Red Door Homes RZ-23-12-102 — Request of John Sevier Joint Venture and Red Door Homes for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 0 E Governor John Sevier Highway / Parcel ID 124 20002 and 20003. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 11-A-23-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were there to testify on the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Jim Snowden, Director for Knox County Engineering and Public Works, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Brad Faerber, representing the applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition. There was a response. Mr. Adam Montgomery, concerned neighbor, was present and spoke in opposition the request. Mr. Jim Wright Jr., concerned neighbor, was present and spoke in opposition the request. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve Resolution RZ-23-12-102 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of John Sevier Joint Venture and Red Door Homes for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre, subject to (3) three conditions. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property is located at 0 E Governor John Sevier Highway / Parcel ID 124 20002 and 20003. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 11-A-23-RZ). Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve rezoning request for BB Investment Properties, LLC RZ-23-12-101 — Request of BB Investment Properties, LLC for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 2713 Byington Beaver Ridge Road / Parcel ID 090 116. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-K-23-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were there to testify on the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Ben Mullins, attorney for Frantz, McConnell & Seymour LLP, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-23-12-101 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of BB Investment Properties, LLC for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation, subject to one condition. Commissioner Oster seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property is located at 2713 Byington Beaver Ridge Road / Parcel ID 090 116. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-K-23-RZ). Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve May 2024 meeting dates OTHER BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THE MAY 2024 DATES FOR COMMISSION WORK SESSION AND REGULAR SESSION MEETINGS. Discussion and approval of the May 2024 dates for Commission Work Session and Regular Session meetings was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the Agenda Workshop Session and Beer Board scheduled for May 13, 2024. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the Regular Session and Zoning meeting scheduled for May 20, 2024. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve May 2024 meeting dates OTHER BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THE MAY 2024 DATES FOR COMMISSION WORK SESSION AND REGULAR SESSION MEETINGS. Discussion and approval of the May 2024 dates for Commission Work Session and Regular Session meetings was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the Agenda Workshop Session and Beer Board scheduled for May 13, 2024. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the Regular Session and Zoning meeting scheduled for May 20, 2024. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Second Reading: Amend County Code Chapter 6, Article II, Section 6-31 O-23-11-102 — ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE II, "ANIMAL CONTROL", SECTION 6-31, "DEFINITIONS", TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE A THIRD PARTY TO FURNISH ANIMAL CONTROL ENFORCEMENT DUTIES AS SET FORTH IN THE CITY AND COUNTY CHARTERS AND ORDINANCES THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND COUNTY. (ORD. NO. O-96-5-101, ADOPTED 6-24-96, ORD. NO. O-07-12-102, ADOPTED 1-28-08, ORD. NO. O-15-4-101, ADOPTED 5-26-15, AND ORD. NO. O-19-3-102, ADOPTED 4-22-19) (SECOND READING) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
First Reading: Designate Knox County as a Broadband Ready Community O-23-12-103 — ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 14, "COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT", BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE III TO DESIGNATE KNOX COUNTY AS A BROADBAND READY COMMUNITY PURSUANT TO TENN. CODE ANN. § 4-3-709. (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 14, ESTABLISHING ARTICLE III, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED). (FIRST READING) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
First Reading: Amend County Code Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2, Section 42-62(b) O-23-12-102 — ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-62(B) TO ALLOW A RIGHT OF GRIEVANCE FOR SUSPENSIONS OF ANY TIME LENGTH THAT RESULT IN A LOSS OF PAY. (ORD. NO. O-90-9-111, ADOPTED 9-10-90 AND ORD. NO. O-22-6-103, ADOPTED 7-25-22) (FIRST READING) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve Economic Impact Plan for "Prosperity Crossing" TIF development R-23-12-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ECONOMIC IMPACT PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING, SUBMITTED BY THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX IN CONNECTION WITH A MULTI-USE DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS "PROSPERITY CROSSING" LOCATED OFF EL CAMINO LANE IN KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE NEAR THE WATT ROAD INTERCHANGE ON I-40/75. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Confirm appointments to Emergency Communications District Board R-23-12-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS OF HERMAN LATHERS AND RICK HARRINGTON TO THE KNOX COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND REDESIGNATION OF JANETTE BURGIN TO SERVE IN THE SEAT OF A WOMAN ON THE BOARD WITH A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO HER TERM TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2028. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve 150 Notary Applications NOTARY APPLICATIONS: There were 150 Notary Applications received. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve the 150 Notary Applications. Commissioner Beeler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve Budget Amendments totaling $204,111.28 BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments - Total amount of $204,111.28 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the Budget Amendments - Total amount of $204,111.28. Commissioner Schoonmaker seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $26,311.01 LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $26,311.01 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $26,311.01. Commissioner Schoonmaker seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve closure of a portion of Old Dandridge Stagecoach Ln. CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF OLD DANDRIDGE STAGECOACH LN. LOCATED IN DISTRICT 8. THE PROPOSED NEW TERMINUS WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 25 FEET NORTHEAST OF THE SOUTHERNMOST INTERSECTING CORNER BETWEEN PROPERTY NOW BELONGING TO PIERCE (PARCEL ID 097-168) AND PROPERTY NOW BELONGING TO NICHOLS (PARCEL ID 084-224). (SECOND READING): Consideration of the closure of a portion of Old Dandridge Stagecoach Ln. located in District 8. The proposed new terminus will be approximately 25 feet northeast of the southernmost intersecting corner between property now belonging to Pierce (parcel ID 097-168) and property now belonging to Nichols (parcel ID 084-224) was before the Board of Commissioners on Second Reading. Commissioner Beeler moved to approve the closure of a portion of Old Dandridge Stagecoach Ln. located in District 8. The proposed new terminus will be approximately 25 feet northeast of the southernmost intersecting corner between property now belonging to Pierce (parcel ID 097-168) and property now belonging to Nichols (parcel ID 084-224) on Second Reading. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve acceptance of new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Deer Crossing Drive located in Ironwood Glen, District 6. B. Willow Leaf Lane located in Ironwood Glen, District 6. C. White Sycamore Lane located in Ironwood Glen, District 6. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the above new county roads. Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve minutes from previous meeting (11-20-2023) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on November 20, 2023 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on November 20, 2023. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Honor Brian Brooks, Jr. for earning Eagle Scout rank R-23-12-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING BRIAN BROOKS, JR. FOR EARNING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Honor Kelle Shultz upon retirement from Knoxville Habitat for Humanity R-23-12-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING KELLE SHULTZ UPON HER RETIREMENT FROM KNOXVILLE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Recognize Bella's Blessings for partnership with East Tennessee Children's Hospital R-23-12-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING BELLA'S BLESSINGS FOR PARTNERING WITH EAST TENNESSEE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TO SUPPORT FAMILIES WHO ARE UNEXPECTEDLY ADMITTED FOR ANY TYPE OF ILLNESS. Schools Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Support legislation regarding ratings agencies operating in Tennessee R-23-12-910 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, SUPPORTING LEGISLATION REGARDING THE PRACTICES OF RATINGS AGENCIES OPERATING IN TENNESSEE. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve naming of roundabout after Pastor Clarence Sexton R-23-12-909 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NAMING OF THE NEW BRICKYARD ROAD/W. BEAVER CREEK DRIVE ROUNDABOUT AFTER PASTOR CLARENCE SEXTON OF TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve MOU with ABC, TCAT, and KCS for Skilled Trades Academy R-23-12-908 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS – GREATER TENNESSEE (ABC), TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY KNOXVILLE (TCAT), AND KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS (KCS) TO DEFINE THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY, ABC, TCAT, AND KCS AND THEIR SHARED USE OF THE SKILLED TRADES ACADEMY AND REGIONAL TRAINING (START) CENTER. Schools Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve amendment to Sheriff's Office Merit System Rules for grievances R-23-12-907 — 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 IN RULE 9.5 TO ALLOW A RIGHT OF GRIEVANCE FOR SUSPENSIONS OF ANY TIME LENGTH THAT RESULT IN A LOSS OF PAY. Public safety Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve contract renewal for Cartegraph Pavement Management System software R-23-12-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH OPENGOV, INC. FOR RENEWAL OF THE CARTEGRAPH PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $303,843.54 FOR YEAR ONE AND $312,958.85 FOR YEAR TWO. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve amendment and restatement of retirement plan and benefit system R-23-12-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE SHERIFF'S TOTAL ACCUMULATION RETIREMENT PLAN AND THE KNOX COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEM. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve agreement with HCC Life Insurance Company for stop loss insurance R-23-12-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $417,678.00 WITH HCC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR STOP LOSS INSURANCE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve TEMA funding for public assistance after August 7, 2023 storm disaster R-23-12-806 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING FROM THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (TEMA) FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION NUMBER FEMA 4742-DR-TN NOT TO EXCEED AN AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00 FOR THE AUGUST 7, 2023 STORM DISASTER THAT RESULTED IN DAMAGES FROM HIGH WINDS AND TORNADIC ACTIVITY. (A MATCHING REQUIREMENT OF 12.5 PERCENT WILL APPLY TO ALL ELIGIBLE COSTS APPROVED BY TEMA FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FOR THIS STORM) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve Park City Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan R-23-12-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE PARK CITY REDEVELOPMENT AND URBAN RENEWAL PLAN PREPARED BY KNOXVILLE'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF FACILITATING THE REDEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2724, 2730, 2736 AND 2733 MAGNOLIA AVENUE, HAVING PARCEL IDS OF 082KC006 AND 082FS015, AND PROVIDING FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve term contracts for surveying services R-23-12-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING TERM CONTRACTS WITH BARGE DESIGN SOLUTIONS, INC., JOHNSON, MIRMIRAN, & THOMPSON, INC., MBI COMPANIES, INC., AND ROBERT G. CAMPBELL & ASSOCIATES FOR THE PROVISION OF SURVEYING SERVICES. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve land swap agreement with Walker Enterprises, LLC R-23-12-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LAND SWAP AGREEMENT WITH WALKER ENTERPRISES, LLC TO SWAP A 2.38 ACRE RIGHT-OF-WAY OWNED BY WALKER ENTERPRISES FOR A 2.62 ACRE PORTION OF UNUSED COUNTY PROPERTY AT BEVERLY PARK. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve adoption of Knox County Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule R-23-12-703 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024. Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve adoption of the Systemwide Parks and Recreation Master Plan R-23-12-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE SYSTEMWIDE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN. Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve contract with E-Z-Go for electric golf cart lease R-23-12-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH E-Z-GO, A DIVISION OF TEXTRON INC., FOR AN ELECTRIC GOLF CART LEASE FROM OCTOBER 1, 2023 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2028 AT A TOTAL LEASE COST OF $1,204,274.76 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for dental care services R-23-12-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,000,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF DENTAL CARE SERVICES FOR UNINSURED ADULTS, NINETEEN THROUGH SIXTY-FOUR YEARS OF AGE, FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve amendment to grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for oral disease prevention R-23-12-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF SCHOOL BASED ORAL DISEASE PREVENTION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $107,000.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $627,000.00. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Schools Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve agreement with United Way for eviction prevention services R-23-12-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00 FOR EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES. (FUNDED THROUGH TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THDA) PASS-THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (ERA2) FUNDING) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve construction contract with HGS, LLC for Plumb Creek Park Stream Enhancement R-23-12-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH HGS, LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PLUMB CREEK PARK STREAM ENHANCEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN BID #3481 IN THE AMOUNT OF $313,294.17 WITH $94,166.00 PROVIDED BY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDING. Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve change order for Schaad Road Phase 2 and 3 project schedule extension R-23-12-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH CHARLES BLALOCK & SONS, INC. FOR THE SCHAAD ROAD PHASE 2 AND 3 PROJECT TO PROVIDE A SCHEDULE EXTENSION TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2024. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve Supplement 1 to agreement with JMT for intersection improvements R-23-12-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING SUPPLEMENT 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH JMT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING RIGHT-OF-WAY SERVICES FOR THE CLINTON HIGHWAY AND WEST BEAVER CREEK DRIVE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,625.00 Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve construction contract with APAC-Atlantic for Carter Schools Sidewalk Improvements R-23-12-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,560,718.50 WITH APAC-ATLANTIC, INC. FOR THE CARTER SCHOOLS SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve amendment to contract with Helen Ross McNabb Center R-23-12-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 23-751 WITH HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER FOR EMPLOYEE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO INCORPORATE A PRICING SCHEDULE. Public safety Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Appoint Commissioners Lee and Jay to Arena Use Committee R-23-12-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING COMMISSIONERS RHONDA LEE AND LARSEN JAY TO THE ARENA USE COMMITTEE. (TERMS EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Appoint Logan Higgins, AIA to Knox County Board of Construction Appeals R-23-12-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING LOGAN HIGGINS, AIA TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF CONSTRUCTION APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2030) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-23-12-209 — 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 $121,751.42 Schools Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve acceptance of TN Dept. of Education Title III Immigrant Grant R-23-12-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TITLE III IMMIGRANT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,348.80 Schools Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve acceptance of TN Dept. of Education Summer Literacy Training Stipend Grant R-23-12-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SUMMER LITERACY TRAINING STIPEND GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $171,000.00 Schools Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve acceptance of TN Dept. of Education Special Education Preschool Grant R-23-12-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESCHOOL GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,256,814.96 Schools Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve increased construction contract for Adrian Burnett Elementary School R-23-12-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MERIT CONSTRUCTION, INC. UP TO $40,000.00 FOR WORK IN EXCESS OF ORIGINAL PROJECT AT ADRIAN BURNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve increased construction contract for Lincoln Park Center Newcomer Center R-23-12-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH KING CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. UP TO $350,000.00 FOR CONSTRUCTION AT LINCOLN PARK CENTER FOR THE NEWCOMER CENTER. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve contract with Stooksbury Construction for excavation services R-23-12-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH STOOKSBURY CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF EXCAVATION SERVICES FOR UP TO $100,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF DECEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve contract with Gallaher and Associates for wireless clock systems R-23-12-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GALLAHER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF WIRELESS CLOCK SYSTEMS FOR UP TO $100,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF DECEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve license agreement for 2024 Knox County Schools Nutrition Food Show R-23-12-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE EXPO CENTER, LLC FOR USE OF EXHIBIT HALL SPACE FOR THE 2024 KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS NUTRITION FOOD SHOW AT A COST OF $8,112.00.00 Schools Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Amend agenda to defer item R-23-12-804 to March 2024 AMEND THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the March 2024 meeting: Item #47 – Resolution R-23-12-804 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Bylaws of the Knox County Disability Advisory Council. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Amend agenda to defer item O-23-12-104 to February 2024 AMEND THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the February 2024 meeting: Item #53 – Ordinance O-23-12-104 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 66, "Utilities", by adding a new Section 66-2 to provide for the Removal of Inactive, Broken, or Replaced Utility Poles. (Knox County Code, Chapter 66, Article I, establishing Sec. 66-2, previously reserved)(First Reading). Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Amend agenda to defer items R-23-12-805 and R-23-12-904 to January 2024 AMEND THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the January 2024 meeting: Item #48 – Resolution R-23-12-805 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an interlocal agreement between Knox County and the Industrial Development Board related to the Axle Logistics property swap for $1.4 million. The amount in question will be paid through designations and included in the FY'25 Capital Improvement Plan; and Item #50 – Resolution R-23-12-904 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant in the amount of $357,000.00 for the purchase of additional voting machines. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Amend agenda to add items R-23-12-301, R-23-12-806, R-23-12-910, and May 2024 meeting dates AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #12 – Resolution R-23-12-301 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract No. 23-751 with Helen Ross McNabb Center for Employee Psychological Services for the Knox County Sheriff's Office to incorporate a pricing schedule; Item #26 – Resolution R-23-12-806 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of funding from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for the provision of public assistance pursuant to Presidential Disaster Declaration Number FEMA 4742-DR-TN not to exceed an amount of $1,000,000.00 for the August 7, 2023 storm disaster that resulted in damages from high winds and tornadic activity. (A matching requirement of 12.5 percent will apply to all eligible costs approved by TEMA for the provision of public assistance for this storm); Item #33 – Resolution R-23-12-910 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, supporting legislation regarding the practices of ratings agencies operating in Tennessee; and Item #55 – Discussion and approval of the May 2024 dates for Commission Work Session and Regular Session meetings. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve Randall J. Sparks rezoning request 9-F-23-RZ. 10. Consideration of the request of Randall J. Sparks for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and TO (Technology Overlay) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3.5 dwelling units per acre and TO (Technology Overlay) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 3303 George Light Road / Parcel ID 089 16501. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-F-23-RZ) (Commission District 6)
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve Holston Springs, LLC rezoning request 10-L-23-RZ. 9. Consideration of the request of Holston Springs, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to OS (Open Space) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 733 McCubbins Road and 1144 Wooddale Church Road / Parcel ID 073 203 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-L-23-RZ) (Commission District 8)
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve Holston Springs, LLC Sector Plan Amendment 10-G-23-SP. 8. Consideration of the request of Holston Springs, LLC for an East County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) to RR (Rural Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 733 McCubbins Road and 1144 Wooddale Church Road / Parcel ID 073 203 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-G-23-SP) (Commission District 8)
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve Corryton A Series LLC rezoning request 10-I-23-RZ. 6. Consideration of the request of Corryton A Series LLC of Delta Properties LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CA (General Business) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 7509 E Emory Road / Parcel ID 021 104 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-I-23-RZ) (Commission District 8):
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve Brian F. Frederick rezoning request 10-G-23-RZ. 5. Consideration of the request of Brian F. Frederick for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8500 Westland Drive / Parcel ID 133 038. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-G-23-RZ) (Commission District 4):
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve Miles Morrison rezoning request 10-C-23-RZ. 2. Consideration of the request of Miles Morrison for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) from 1-3 dwelling units per acre to A (Agricultural) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8255 and 8263 Dove Wing Lane / Parcel ID 028 11208. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-C-23-RZ) (Commission District 7)
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve Blackmon Construction rezoning request 9-J-23-RZ. ZONING REQUESTS: 1. Consideration of the request of Blackmon Construction for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre and A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 6 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 4900 E Emory Road / Parcel ID 029 05701. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-J-23-RZ) (7th Commission District)
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve February 2024 meeting dates. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 2024 DATES FOR COMMISSION WORK SESSION AND REGULAR SESSION MEETINGS. Commission Work Session will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2024. Commission Regular Session and Zoning will be held on Monday, February 26, 2024.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Ordinance amending animal control officer definition for third-party enforcement. O-23-11-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE II, "ANIMAL CONTROL", SECTION 6-31, "DEFINITIONS", TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE A THIRD PARTY TO FURNISH ANIMAL CONTROL ENFORCEMENT DUTIES AS SET FORTH IN THE CITY AND COUNTY CHARTERS AND ORDINANCES THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND COUNTY. (ORD. NO. O-96-5-101, ADOPTED 6-24-96, ORD. NO. O-07-12-102, ADOPTED 1-28-08, ORD. NO. O-15-4-101, ADOPTED 5-26-15, AND ORD. NO. O-19-3-102, ADOPTED 4-22-19) (FIRST READING) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Urge TDOT to streamline excess land sale process. R-23-11-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) AND THE TDOT EXCESS LAND OFFICE TO STREAMLINE AND ACCELERATE THE EXCESS LAND SALE PROCESS. - R-23-11-901: Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve defined services contract with Young-Williams Animal Center. R-23-11-305 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DEFINED SERVICES CONTRACT AMONG KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR YOUNG-WILLIAMS TO BE DELEGATED AND HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO FURNISH ANIMAL CONTROL ENFORCEMENT DUTIES AS SET FORTH IN THE CITY AND COUNTY CHARTERS AND ORDINANCES THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND COUNTY WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR ENFORCEMENT OF STATE LAW. - R-23-11-305: Public safety Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve 122 notary applications. NOTARY APPLICATIONS: There were 122 Notary Applications received.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve budget amendments totaling $12,717,693.94. BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments - Total amount of $12,717,693.94 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve line item transfers totaling $2,279,081.37. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $2,279,081.37 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve closure of portion of Old Dandridge Stagecoach Ln. CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF OLD DANDRIDGE STAGECOACH LN. LOCATED IN DISTRICT 8. THE PROPOSED NEW TERMINUS WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 25 FEET NORTHEAST OF THE SOUTHERNMOST INTERSECTING CORNER BETWEEN PROPERTY NOW BELONGING TO PIERCE (PARCEL ID 097-168) AND PROPERTY NOW BELONGING TO NICHOLS (PARCEL ID 084-224) (SECOND READING):
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Acceptance of new county roads. DRIVES AND ROADS: A. Izzy Mule Lane, Hickory Creek Farms, Unit 2, District 6. B. Shylah Mia Lane, Hickory Creek Farms, Unit 2, District 6. C. Myrtle Ridge Lane, Hickory Creek Farms, Unit 2, District 6. D. Lulu Lizzy Lane, Hickory Creek Farms, Unit 2, District 6. E. Hickory Reserve Road, Reserve at Hickory Creek, Unit 2, District 6. F. Grand Forks Drive, Reserve at Hickory Creek, Unit 2, District 6. G. Bethel Hollow Drive, Reserve at Hickory Creek, Unit 2, District 6. H. Silver Chapel Drive, Reserve at Hickory Creek, Unit 2, District 6.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approval of minutes of previous meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve state supplement grant contract for juvenile probation officer salary. R-23-11-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR STATE SUPPLEMENT GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000.00 ($9,000.00 PER YEAR) TO SUPPLEMENT THE SALARY OF ONE JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Authorize acceptance of donation of memorial tree at Fountain City Library. R-23-11-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A MEMORIAL TREE AT FOUNTAIN CITY LIBRARY FROM THE DUNN FAMILY. Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve temporary construction easement with KUB for parking access. R-23-11-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH THE KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.00 FOR TEMPORARY PARKING ACCESS AT 0 NORTH BROADWAY (PARCEL ID 081EB031). Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for screening program. R-23-11-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $233,700.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TENNESSEE BREAST AND CERVICAL SCREENING PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve SaaS subscription agreement renewal with Neighborly Software. R-23-11-505 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (SAAS) SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH BENEVATE INC. D/B/A NEIGHBORLY SOFTWARE FOR THE PROVISION OF SOFTWARE SERVICES TO BE UTILIZED FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve agreements for street outreach and early childcare education. R-23-11-504 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH KNOXVILLE/KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) FOR STREET OUTREACH ($80,326.55) AND THE RESTORATION HOUSE ($50,000.00) FOR EARLY CHILDCARE EDUCATION. (FUNDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve agreements for eviction prevention and housing stability services. R-23-11-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH CENTRO HISPANO DE EAST TENNESSEE ($150,000.00), CONNECT MINISTRIES ($150,000.00), AND KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION ($150,000.00) FOR EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES. (FUNDED THROUGH TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THDA) PASS-THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (ERA2) FUNDING) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve PY22 Annual Action Plan amendment, reallocating funds to PY23 rehab. R-23-11-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO KNOX COUNTY'S PY22 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN CANCELING THE PY22 INFRASTRUCTURE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AND REALLOCATING THOSE SAME FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $313,990.00 TO THE PY23 HOME REHABILITATION PROJECT. (FUNDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve amendment to Consolidated Plan, reallocating funds with agreements. R-23-11-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO KNOX COUNTY’S 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN BY 1) CANCELING THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MCNABB CENTERPOINTE EXPANSION PROJECT; AND 2) APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR THE REALLOCATION OF THOSE SAME FUNDS, SUBJECT TO HUD APPROVAL OF THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT, WITH: ANGELIC MINISTRIES ($53,619.00) FOR THE SUPPORTIVE AND SOBER HOUSING PROGRAM; CONNECT MINISTRIES ($70,000.00) FOR THE GOOD NEIGHBORS PROGRAM; INTERFAITH HEALTH CLINIC ($75,000.00) FOR HEALTHCARE FOR UNDER/UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS; KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION ($114,416.40) FOR HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAMS; METRO DRUG COALITION ($50,000.00) FOR THE RECOVERY HOUSING FUND; AND VOLUNTEER MINISTRY CENTER ($160,000.00) FOR STREET OUTREACH. (FUNDED THROUGH U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV) FUNDING) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Authorize acceptance of TVA grant for tree planting in county parks. R-23-11-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY GRANT THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,835.50 FOR THE PLANTING OF TREES AT GIBBS RURITAN PARK AND OTHER COUNTY PARKS. Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve agreement of sale to purchase Holt tract for flood mitigation. R-23-11-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT OF SALE TO PURCHASE THE HOLT TRACT AT 0 DUTCHTOWN ROAD FOR $100,000.00 FOR THE CEDAR BLUFF FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve acquisition of right of way and easements for culvert project. R-23-11-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF NEEDED RIGHT OF WAY, SLOPE EASEMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ON ONE (1) TRACT FOR THE WASHINGTON PIKE CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve contract with Road Worx, Inc. for full depth reclamation services. R-23-11-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ROAD WORX, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF FULL DEPTH RECLAMATION SERVICES AS NEEDED. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve contract with Pavement Technology, Inc. for asphalt rejuvenator services. R-23-11-401 — 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 AS NEEDED. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve contract with Helen Ross McNabb Center for Sheriff's Office psychological services. R-23-11-306 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER FOR THE PROVISION OF EMPLOYEE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR THE TERM BEGINNING ON DECEMBER 1, 2023 AND ENDING ON NOVEMBER 30, 2024 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME. Public safety Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Authorize acceptance of grant from Walmart for Shop with a Cop. R-23-11-304 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM WALMART IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF SHOP WITH A COP. Public safety Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve grant agreement with TN Dept. of Finance & Administration for monitoring. R-23-11-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT - DIRECT APPROPRIATION GRANT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,410.00 FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING COSTS. Public safety Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve OCDETF FY 2024 Overtime Agreement (NetFlx Doc and Chill). R-23-11-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY 2024 OVERTIME AGREEMENT (NETFLX DOC AND CHILL) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $10,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve OCDETF FY2024 Overtime Agreement (Operation Reckoning). R-23-11-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY2024 OVERTIME AGREEMENT (OPERATION RECKONING) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $15,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve LSTA grant contract with TN State Library and Archives. R-23-11-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,433.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES. (REQUIRES A ONE-TO-ONE LOCAL MATCH) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Appoint Riley Lovingood to Board of Zoning Appeals. R-23-11-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING RILEY LOVINGOOD (DISTRICT 4) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Accept resignation and appoint Cathy Olsen to Air Pollution Control Board. R-23-11-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF AARON FRITTS ON THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD AND APPOINTING CATHY OLSEN (NOMINEE OF THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR OF AN OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE OF KNOX COUNTY) TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. FRITTS ON THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD, WITH SUCH TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2025. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Accept resignation and confirm appointment to Visit Knoxville Board. R-23-11-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF KELLY MATHIS ON THE VISIT KNOXVILLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH MACK TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF KELLY MATHIS ON THE VISIT KNOXVILLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2026. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-23-11-208 — 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 $47,000.00. Schools Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve grant contract with Tennessee Emergency Management Agency. R-23-11-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR A PUBLIC ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,534,030.74. Public safety Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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