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

May 20, 2024
Approve acquisition of right-of-way on Manis Road for road realignment. R-24-5-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF NEEDED RIGHT-OF-WAY ON TWO (2) LOTS ON MANIS ROAD FOR ROAD REALIGNMENT Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve construction contract for Dutchtown Road Culvert Replacement. R-24-5-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $448,151.99 WITH PAVE GRADE & AGGREGATE, INC. FOR THE DUTCHTOWN ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve MOU between Homeland Security Investigations and Sheriff's Office. R-24-5-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS AND THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF JOINT OPERATIONS EXPENSES UP TO $15,000.00 PER OFFICER PER YEAR FROM THE TREASURY FORFEITURE FUNDS Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Reappoint Gary Fleenor and Joel Beavers to Health Insurance Appeal Board. R-24-5-113 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING GARY FLEENOR, A CITIZEN MEMBER WITH BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE FOR A LARGE ORGANIZATION, AND JOEL BEAVERS, A CITIZEN MEMBER WITH FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE FOR A LARGE ORGANIZATION, TO THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH INSURANCE APPEAL BOARD (TERMS TO EXPIRE MAY 31, 2028) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Confirm appointments to Visit Knoxville Board of Directors. R-24-5-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF CHRIS PARROTT AND REAPPOINTMENT OF REBECCA HUCKABY TO THE VISIT KNOXVILLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (TERMS EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2027) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Appoint Commissioner Kim Frazier to Fire and Technical Rescue Committee. R-24-5-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING AT-LARGE COMMISSIONER KIM FRAZIER TO THE KNOX COUNTY FIRE AND TECHNICAL RESCUE COMMITTEE (TERM TO COINCIDE WITH TERM OF OFFICE AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve reappointment of Nancy McBee to TN Technology Corridor Development Authority. R-24-5-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF NANCY MCBEE TO THE TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TTCDA) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON APRIL 30, 2029 (MEMBERS ARE NOMINATED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON RECOMMENDATIONS RECEIVED FROM THE COUNTY MAYOR AND APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve professional services agreement with Ditch That Textbook LLC. R-24-5-217 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DITCH THAT TEXTBOOK LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF ONE (1) DAY OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS STAFF ON JULY 5, 2024 AT A COST OF $9,900.00 Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-24-5-216 — 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 $197,317.87 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract for adult changing table for Powell High School. R-24-5-215 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ADULT-SIZE CHANGING TABLE FOR POWELL HIGH SCHOOL Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Authorize receipt of TN Dept. of Education ATSI 23 grant. R-24-5-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORING RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ADDITIONAL TARGETED SUPPORT AND IMPROVEMENT (ATSI) 23 GRANT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $225,000.00 FOR EAST KNOX COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND MOORELAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Emergency Management Agency for public assistance. R-24-5-213 — 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 Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Authorize receipt of TN Dept. of Education SSIG grant. R-24-5-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION STATE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT GRANT (SSIG) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $3,497,187.96 FOR AUSTIN-EAST MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL, GREEN MAGNET ACADEMY, MAYNARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND VINE MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve consulting agreement with Millan Chicago, LLC for strategic plan. R-24-5-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH MILLAN CHICAGO, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND INFORMATION COLLECTION SERVICES TO FACILITATE THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS 2025-2029 STRATEGIC PLAN UP TO $50,000.00 Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve contract with International Baccalaureate Organization for diploma program. R-24-5-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE ORGANIZATION FOR THE PROVISION OF AN INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAM UP TO $200,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JUNE 1, 2024 THROUGH MAY 31, 2025, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve electrical services contracts with three companies. R-24-5-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH ENERGY ELECTRIC, INC., SKILLED SERVICES QUALITY CONSTRUCTION, LLC, AND THE CHEROKEE GROUP FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRICAL SERVICES UP TO $1,000,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF MAY 1, 2024 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2025, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve pest control contracts with three companies. R-24-5-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH DODSON PEST CONTROL, ORKIN LLC, AND RENTOKIL NORTH AMERICA, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF PEST CONTROL SERVICES UP TO $150,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JUNE 1, 2024 THROUGH MAY 31, 2025, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve contracts for backflow services with two companies. R-24-5-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH BACKFLOW SPECIALTY COMPANY, INC. AND JARRETT FIRE PROTECTION, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF BACKFLOW SERVICES UP TO $100,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JUNE 1, 2024 THROUGH MAY 31, 2025, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve contract with Premier Transportation, LLC for school trip. R-24-5-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PREMIER TRANSPORTATION, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS SCIENCE DEPARTMENT TRIP TO GRAY, TENNESSEE ON JULY 23, 2024 AT A COST OF $1,520.00 Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve service contract with Seidlitz Education for professional development. R-24-5-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH SEIDLITZ EDUCATION FOR THE PROVISION OF THREE (3) DAYS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR NORTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL STAFF UP TO $14,861.00 Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve training agreement with Grafton School, Inc. for Ukeru Crisis Intervention. R-24-5-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TRAINING AGREEMENT WITH GRAFTON SCHOOL, INC. D/B/A GRAFTON INTEGRATED HEALTH NETWORK FOR THE PROVISION OF TRAIN- THE-TRAINOR UKERU CRISIS INTERVENTION SYSTEM TRAINING AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $9,800.00 Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve amendment to agreement with Zonar Systems, Inc. for GPS services. R-24-5-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH ZONAR SYSTEMS, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF GPS SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT REDUCES THE PURCHASE PRICE OF GPS EQUIPMENT FROM $172.00 EACH TO $120.00 EACH AND EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve MOU with CAC for Summer Food Service Program. R-24-5-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES IN THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR NON-AREA ELIGIBLE SUMMER LEARNING SITES AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $75,000.00 Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve underground utility easement with Hallsdale-Powell Utility District. R-24-5-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY EASEMENT WITH HALLSDALE-POWELL UTILITY DISTRICT FOR INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES ON THE POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS FOR PROVIDED COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500.00 Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Amend agenda to withdraw sector plan amendment requests. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 3. Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items as per Planning Commission’s recommendation: Item #61 - Request of Christopher Sibley for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from ROW Major Rights-of-Way to O Office, property located at 0 Schaeffer Road, Parcel ID 104 105, (3rd Commission District) , Planning Commission’s file number: 4-C-24-SP; Item #63 - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from GC General Commercial and HP Hillside Protection to MDR Medium Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection, property located at 0 Hardin Valley Road, Parcel ID 104 017 07, (3rd Commission District), Planning Commission’s file number: 4-I-24-SP; Item #65 - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from AG Agricultural, HP Hillside Protection and SP Stream Protection to RR Rural Residential, HP Hillside Protection and SP Stream Protection, property located at 2600 West Gallaher Ferry Road, Parcel ID 116 020, (6th Commission District), Planning Commission’s file number: 2-B-24-SP; and Item #74 - Request of Storm Shular for a South County Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural and HP Hillside Protection to RR Rural Residential and HP Hillside Protection, property located at 8922 Pickens Gap Road, Parcel ID 150 044, (9th Commission District), Planning Commission’s file number: 4-N-24-SP. 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.
Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Amend agenda to defer rezoning requests to June and August meetings. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 2. Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the June 2024 meeting: Item #75 - Request of Storm Shular for rezoning from A Agricultural and RB General Residential to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre, property located at 8922 Pickens Gap Road, Parcel ID 150 044, (9th Commission District), Planning Commission’s file number: 4-V-24-RZ. Also included in the motion was to defer the following items to the August 2024 meeting: Item #66 - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre, property located at 2600 West Gallaher Ferry Road, Parcel ID 116 020, (6th Commission District), Planning Commission’s file number: 2-E-24-RZ; and Item #76 - Request of William Dale Rhoton for rezoning from A Agricultural to RB General Residential, 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. 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.
Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Amend agenda to add grant contract and planning commission nominations. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 1. Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #30 - Resolution R-24-5-501 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for Department of Energy (DOE) pass-through funding in the amount of $21,000.00 to provide equipment for the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency for off-site emergency planning and response (no local match required); and Item #48 – Resolution R-24-5-114 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nominations of Louis A. Browning, III for reappointment and Kara Daley and Matt Anderson for appointment to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission (terms expire June 30, 2028). 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.
Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Map Amendment 5 (Suburban Residential to Rural Crossroads Commercial). Future Land Use Map (5) Amendment
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Map Amendment 4 (Rural Commercial to Rural Living). Future Land Use Map (4) Amendment
Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Map Amendment 3 (Suburban Residential to Rural Conservation). Future Land Use Map (3) Amendment
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Map Amendment 2 (Rural Conservation to Rural Living). Future Land Use Map (2) Amendment
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Map Amendment 1 (Rural Conservation to Rural Living). Future Land Use Map (1) Amendment
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Text Amendment 22 withdrawn. Appendix H: Zoning/Future Land Use Grid - Text Amendment 22
Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Apr 22, 2024
Text Amendment 21 withdrawn. Appendix H: Zoning/Future Land Use Grid - Text Amendment 21
Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 20 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Appendix H: Zoning/Future Land Use Grid - Text Amendment 20
Failed 2-9-0-0
Split Failed
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 19 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 19) — Text Amendment 19 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 18 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 18) — Text Amendment 18 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 17 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 17) — Text Amendment 17 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 17 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 17) — Text Amendment 17 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
Substitute motion:Failed 2-9-0-0
Split Failed
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 16 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 16) — Text Amendment 16 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 15 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 15) — Text Amendment 15 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 14 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 14) — Text Amendment 14 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 13 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 13) — Text Amendment 13 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 12 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 12) — Text Amendment 12 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 11 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 11) — Text Amendment 11 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 10 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 10) — Text Amendment 10 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 9 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 9) — Text Amendment 9 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 8 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 8) — Text Amendment 8 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 7 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 7) — Text Amendment 7 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 6 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 6) — Text Amendment 6 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 5 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 5) — Text Amendment 5 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 4 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 4) — Text Amendment 4 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 3 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 3) — Text Amendment 3 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 2 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 2) — Text Amendment 2 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 1 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 1) — Text Amendment 1 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve motion to suspend rules to add Tonia Burress rezoning to May agenda. Request of Tonia Burress for rezoning from BP (Business and Technology Park) and TO (Technology Overlay) to OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services) and TO (Technology Overlay). Property located at 10105 Dutchtown Road and 1009 Mabry Hood Road / Parcel IDs 118 165 and 118 168. Planning Commission’s File Number: 12-H-23-RZ (3rd Commission District)
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Smithbilt Homes rezoning (A to PR 2 du/ac). RZ-24-4-106 — Request of Smithbilt Homes for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 6701 Roberts Road / Parcel ID 022 00514. Planning Commission’s File Number: 2-J-24-RZ (8th Commission District) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Smithbilt Homes Sector Plan Amendment (AG to RR). RZ-24-4-105 — Request of Smithbilt Homes for a Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural) to LDR (Low Density Residential). Property located at 6701 Roberts Road / Parcel ID 022 00514. Planning Commission’s File Number: 2-E-24-SP (8th Commission District) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Mesana Investments LLC rezoning (A to PR 3 du/ac) with condition. RZ-24-4-104 — Request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 616 N. Wooddale Road / Parcel ID 061 057. Planning Commission’s File Number: 3-D-24-RZ (8th Commission District) Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Millstone Ventures LLC rezoning (PR to OB). RZ-24-4-103 — Request of Millstone Ventures LLC for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 12 dwelling units per acre to OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services). Property located at 11471 Outlet Drive / Parcel ID 130 175. Planning Commission’s File Number: 2-F-24-RZ. (6th Commission District) Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Millstone Ventures LLC Sector Plan Amendment. RZ-24-4-102 — Request of Millstone Ventures LLC for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from MDR (Medium Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) to MDR/O (Medium Density Residential/Office) and HP (Hillside Protection). Property located at 11471 Outlet Drive / Parcel ID 130 175. Planning Commission’s File Number: 2-C-24-SP (6th Commission District) Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024
Approve rezoning for R. Jason Barnes (A to PR 9 du/ac) with conditions. RZ-24-4-101 — Request of R. Jason Barnes for rezoning from A (Agricultural) [PR (Planned Residential) up to 9 du/ac (pending)] to PR (Planned Residential) up to 12 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 8441 Old Middlebrook Pike / Parcel ID 105 L B 047. Planning Commission’s File Number: 3-B-24-RZ (3rd Commission District) Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Amend agenda to hear item #35 (Comprehensive Land Use Plan). Amendment to the agenda to hear item #35 at this time
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve US Imaging contract for document management services. R-24-4-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with US Imaging, Inc. in the amount of $846,090.05 for Document Management File Conversion and Scanning Services. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Plan. R-24-4-409 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Planning Commission recommendation to adopt the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Plan. Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Spread of Record: Reappointment to First Utility District Board. Spread of Record Regarding Appointment to First Utility District
Adopted —
Apr 22, 2024
Approve 185 Notary Applications. Notary Applications
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve closure of unbuilt right-of-way (second reading). Consideration of the closure of unbuilt Right-of-Way at Harvest View Lane and a portion of Shadow Branch Lane in Commission District 8. (Second Reading)
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Acceptance of new county roads. Drives and Roads: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve minutes from previous meetings. Approval of minutes of the previous meeting
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Delegate authority to Industrial Development Board for Project Emerald. R-24-4-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, delegating to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox the authority to negotiate, accept and/or waive payments in lieu of taxes in connection with Project Emerald, and finding that such payments or the waiver thereof are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-53-305. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract extension for auditing services with Pugh & Company, PC. R-24-4-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Extension of Contract No. 21-799 with Pugh & Company, PC for professional auditing services for the Fiscal Year 2024 independent audit of the accounts of Knox County in the amount of $358,500.00. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Increase membership of Fire and Technical Rescue Committee. R-24-4-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to increase the membership of the Knox County Fire and Technical Rescue Committee through the addition of a second County Commissioner serving in an at-large seat and a management representative of the EMS/Ambulance provider under contract to Knox County. Personnel & appointments
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Trane US, Inc. proposal for Carter Park infrastructure. R-24-4-806 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Proposal from Trane US, Inc. to provide all labor, materials, and equipment to bore underground and install conduit, electrical feeds, junction boxes and electrical terminations for each pole and three (3) scoreboards at the listed fields at Carter Park at a cost of $243,962.00. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract for sign language and interpreter services. R-24-4-805 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Partners Interpreting, LLC for the provision of sign language and interpreter services. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Specific Performance Real Estate Sales Contracts for tax surplus properties. R-24-4-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Specific Performance Real Estate Sales Contracts for delinquent tax surplus properties sold via online and live auctions. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract for mowing and grounds maintenance services. R-24-4-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Lasting Impressions Lawn Care for the provision of mowing and general grounds maintenance. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve agreement of sale for delinquent tax surplus property. R-24-4-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement of Sale in the amount of $1,000.00 with Charles Wesley Adams, Jr. for delinquent tax surplus property at 503 E. Inskip Drive. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve amendment to E-Z-GO Golf Cart Lease Program contract. R-24-4-703 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract No. 23-564 with E-Z-GO, a Division of Textron, Inc., for a Golf Cart Lease Program. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve honorary naming rights for Farragut Baseball Facility fields. R-24-4-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Honorary Naming Rights Application to name the fields at Farragut Baseball Facility after Baseball Hall of Famer Todd Helton. Parks & community
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Authorize acceptance of donations for Parks and Recreation (Legacy Parks). R-24-4-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of donations for Knox County Parks and Recreation as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $4,250.00 in support of Legacy Parks. Parks & community
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve grant contract for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program Services. R-24-4-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $60,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tennessee Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program Services for the period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve grant contract for Rape Prevention Education Services. R-24-4-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $57,570.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Rape Prevention Education Services for the period beginning February 1, 2024 and ending January 31, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve acceptance of CDBG and HOME federal funds and 2024 Action Plan. R-24-4-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) authorizing the acceptance of federal funds in the estimated amount of $1,102,177.00 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and $477,177.00 for the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program for the period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 and 2) approving Knox County's 2024 Annual Action Plan to identify activities Knox County will undertake during the program year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 using federal funds granted to Knox County by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address priority needs in housing and community services in furtherance of the CDBG and HOME Programs. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve TEMA grant for first responder equipment and training. R-24-4-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for $440,250.00 in pass-through grant funds provided under the State Homeland Security Program of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide equipment and training for first responders in Knox County and the fifteen (15) surrounding counties of Tennessee Homeland Security District 2. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract for provision of snow plows. R-24-4-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with B & H Sales for the provision of snow plows. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract for provision of concrete. R-24-4-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with PRI of East Tennessee, Inc. for the provision of concrete. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve construction contract for Middlebrook Signal Plan. R-24-4-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract in the amount of $265,800.00 with Davis H. Elliot Construction Company, Inc. for the Middlebrook Signal Plan. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve amendment to Carter Convenience Center lease agreement. R-24-4-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to the Lease Agreement for the Carter Convenience Center to substitute Sandra R. Chesney in place of John K. Chesney as the Lessor. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract supplement for Schaad Road Phase 4 right-of-way acquisition. R-24-4-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract supplement with JMT for right-of-way acquisition negotiations for the Schaad Road Phase 4 Project in the amount of $110,000.00. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve utility reimbursement for Coward Mill Road Improvements - Phase II (KUB). R-24-4-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a utility reimbursement agreement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for gas line relocations in the amount of $475,360.75 for the Coward Mill Road Improvements - Phase II. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve utility reimbursement for Coward Mill Road Improvements - Phase II. R-24-4-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a utility reimbursement agreement with the West Knox Utility District (WKUD) for water and sewer line relocations in the amount of $703,022.00 for the Coward Mill Road Improvements - Phase II. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve utility reimbursement for Coward Mill Road Improvements - Phase I. R-24-4-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a utility reimbursement agreement with the West Knox Utility District (WKUD) for water and sewer line relocations in the amount of $427,913.00 for the Coward Mill Road Improvements - Phase I. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract for Work Release Facility roof replacement. R-24-4-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Richardson Construction Group for the replacement of the Work Release Facility roof in the amount of $109,578.00. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve amendment to ProntoTrak contract for Sheriff's Office services. R-24-4-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract No. 23-840 with ProntoTrak, Inc. for the provision of Case Management, Electronic Monitoring Services and Equipment for the Knox County Sheriff's Office, which amendment incorporates into the contract ProntoTrak's Software as a Service Subscription Attachment. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Reappoint members and appoint alternates to the Board of Equalization. R-24-4-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Bill Keeler, James Thompson and Gail Hawkins as members and appointing Bill Gentry and Jerry Winston as alternates on the Knox County Board of Equalization. (Terms expire April 30, 2026) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-24-4-204 — 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 $82,294.93. Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve grant agreements for musical instruments for middle schools. R-24-4-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Grant Acceptance Agreements with Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation and authorizing receipt of musical instruments with an estimated value of $181,000.00 for Bearden, Gresham, and Vine Middle Schools. Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Authorize acceptance of TN Dept of Education ATSI Grant of $823,513.95. R-24-4-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) Grant in the amount of $823,513.95. Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Intergovernmental MOU for Central High School campus extension at Tommy Schumpert Park. R-24-4-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding between Knox County d/b/a Knox County Parks and Recreation and Knox County Board of Education d/b/a Knox County Schools regarding a Central High School campus extension at Tommy Schumpert Park Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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