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

May 22, 2023
Approve agreement with King Construction for Lincoln Park Center renovations. R-23-5-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH KING CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. FOR RENOVATIONS AT LINCOLN PARK CENTER FOR THE NEWCOMER ACADEMY AT A COST OF $4,478,590.00 Schools
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve design contract with Goodwyn Mills Cawood for Bearden High. R-23-5-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN CONTRACT WITH GOODWYN MILLS CAWOOD, LLC FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT BEARDEN HIGH SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,000.00 Schools
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve contract with Kington Sewer-Septic for grease trap pumping. R-23-5-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH KINGTON SEWER-SEPTIC DRAIN CLEANING SERVICE, INC. FOR PUMPING OF GREASE TRAPS FOR KITCHENS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $265,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF MAY 1, 2023 TO APRIL 30, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve contract with IC System for student meal accounts. R-23-5-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH IC SYSTEM, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF COLLECTION SERVICES FOR UNPAID STUDENT MEAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE TERM OF JUNE 1, 2023 TO MAY 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve MOU with CAC for Summer Food Service Program. R-23-5-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES IN THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR NON-AREA ELIGIBLE SUMMER LEARNING SITES AND APPROVING A GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,000.00 TO FUND THE ESTIMATED COST OF MEALS AT NON-AREA ELIGIBLE SUMMER LEARNING SITES Schools
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve utility easement with KUB at 3013 Walnoaks Drive. R-23-5-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3013 WALNOAKS DRIVE NEAR PLEASANT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR PROVIDED COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $200.00 Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve utility easement with KUB at 409 Vanosdale Road. R-23-5-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 409 VANOSDALE ROAD NEAR WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR PROVIDED COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,500.00 Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve utility easement with KUB at 0 Sheffield Drive. R-23-5-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 SHEFFIELD DRIVE NEAR WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR PROVIDED COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000.00 Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve utility easement with KUB at 0 North Broadway. R-23-5-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 NORTH BROADWAY NEAR FULTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR PROVIDED COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,625.00 Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Amend agenda to withdraw 4 items. AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA: 3. Commissioner Frazier moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items: Item #48 – Resolution R-23-5-101 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing May as Brain Tumor Awareness Month; Item #57 - Ordinance O-23-5-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 6, “Animals”, Article II, Division 1, Section 6-31, “Definitions”, and Section 6-44, “Animal Care and Manner of Keeping”, to update the minimum requirements for the care and keeping of animals (amending Ordinance O-96-5-101, adopted June 24, 1996; Ordinance O-07-12-102, adopted January 28, 2008; Ordinance O-15-4-101, adopted May 26, 2015; and Ordinance O-19-3-102, adopted April 22, 2019) (First Reading); Item #75 - Request of John Bolton for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre, Property located at 0, 6702 and 6706 Ridgeview Road, Parcel ID 030 15201, 15307 and 15308, (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-A-22-RZ); and Item #76 - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from CB Business and Manufacturing to T Transition, Property located at 1461, 1481, and 1501 Maryville Pike, Parcel ID 122 L A 001, 003, and 002, (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-E-22-RZ) (withdrawn at the applicant’s request). Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. Commissioner Beeler was absent from the vote. The motion carried 10-0-0-1.
Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Amend agenda to defer 4 items to the June 2023 meeting. AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA: 2. Commissioner Frazier moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the June 2023 meeting: Item #55 - Resolution R-23-5-111 Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Janis Terpenny from the Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority (TTCDA) Board of Commissioners and approving the appointment of an individual to complete the unfulfilled term of Janis Terpenny on the TTCDA, which term expires April 30, 2025 (members are nominated by the Governor upon recommendations received from the County Mayor and approved by the Commission); Item #56 - Resolution R-23-5-112 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the appointments of an individual for a term expiring April 30, 2027 and an individual for a term expiring April 30, 2028 on the Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority (TTCDA) Board of Commissioners (members are nominated by the Governor upon recommendations received from the County Mayor and approved by the Commission); Item #65 - Request of CPR, LLC for a North County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential to MDR Medium Density Residential, Property located at 3534 Cunningham Road, Parcel ID 038 N A 021, (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-H-23-SP) (deferred at the applicant’s request); and Item #66 - Request of CPR, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 8 dwelling units per acre, Property located at 3534 Cunningham Road, Parcel ID 038 N A 021, (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-O-23-RZ) (deferred at the applicant’s request). Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. Commissioner Beeler was absent from the vote. The motion carried 10-0-0-1.
Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Amend agenda to add 5 items for consideration. AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA: 1. Commissioner Frazier moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #17 - Resolution R-23-5-303 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation from Teledyne Flir Systems, Ltd. for a Flir Camera System valued at $600,000.00 to be used by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit; Item #25 - Resolution R-23-5-408 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Supplement to the Railroad Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, CSX Transportation, Inc., and the City of Knoxville for improvements to Alcoa Highway and Topside Road; Item #46 - Resolution R-23-5-909 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Lease Amendment #1 to a Lease Agreement with Schaad Companies, LLC for a five-year lease renewal of the premises located at 1645 Downtown West Boulevard, Suite 40 for early voting, training classes, storage of election equipment, and general office use by the Knox County Election Commission; Item #47 - Resolution R-23-5-910 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services for the provision of IV-D Child Support Enforcement Magistrate Services for the Knox County Juvenile Court in the amount of $338,346.31 with a local match requirement of $174,299.61 for the period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024; and Item #53 - Spread of Record the Knox County Mayor’s acceptance of Gene Lawson’s resignation from the Knox County Board of Equalization and appointment of Bill Keeler to complete the unfulfilled term of Gene Lawson as a member of the Board of Equalization pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated § 67-1-401(b), which term expires April 30, 2024. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. Commissioner Beeler was absent from the vote. The motion carried 10-0-0-1.
Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 15, 2023
Adjournment ADJOURNMENT:
Adopted —
Apr 24, 2023
Defer rezoning request for Benjamin C. Mullins 12-E-22-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from CB Business and Manufacturing to T Transition Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Apr 24, 2023
Defer rezoning request for Taylor D. Forrester 1-V-23-RZ — Consideration of the request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Apr 24, 2023
Approve rezoning for Travis Yates RZ-23-4-111 — Consideration of the request of Travis Yates for rezoning from CB(k) Business and Manufacturing to PR Planned Residential up to 7 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve Sector Plan Amendment for Travis Yates RZ-23-4-110 — Consideration of the request of Travis Yates for a South County Sector Plan Amendment from GC General Commercial and HP Hillside Protection to MDR Medium Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve rezoning for Ralph Smith RZ-23-4-109 — Consideration of the request of Ralph Smith for rezoning from A Agricultural to RB General Residential Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve rezoning for Candice Michelle Neuzil RZ-23-4-108 — Consideration of the request of Candice Michelle Neuzil for rezoning from A Agricultural to RP Rural Preservation Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve rezoning for Beacon Development of TN, Inc. RZ-23-4-107 — Consideration of the request of Beacon Development of TN, Inc. for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre to OB Office, Medical and Related Services Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve rezoning for Michael and Cynthia Booker RZ-23-4-106 — Consideration of the request of Michael and Cynthia Booker for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve rezoning for Cascade Falls, LLC RZ-23-4-105 — Consideration of the request of Cascade Falls, LLC for rezoning from RB General Residential to PR Planned Residential up to 12 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve Sector Plan Amendment for Cascade Falls, LLC RZ-23-4-104 — Consideration of the request of Cascade Falls, LLC for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential to MDR Medium Density Residential Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve rezoning for Lisa M. Clark RZ-23-4-103 — Consideration of the request of Lisa M. Clark for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential to 5 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve rezoning for Jonathan Layman RZ-23-4-102 — Consideration of the request of Jonathan Layman for rezoning from A Agricultural to RB General Residential Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve rezoning for Robert C. and Noverly R. Scott RZ-23-4-101 — Consideration of the request of Robert C. and Noverly R. Scott for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Amend Knox County Procurement Code regarding property purchased at tax sale O-23-4-103 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY PROCUREMENT CODE WITH REGARD TO REAL PROPERTY PURCHASED BY KNOX COUNTY AT A DELINQUENT TAX SALE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. § 67-5-2507 Contracts & purchasing
Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Apr 24, 2023
Amend Knox County Code Chapter 54 regarding road improvement enforcement O-23-4-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 54, “ROADS AND BRIDGES”, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE V TO PROVIDE FOR COUNTY ENFORCEMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSION CONDITIONS REGARDING ROAD IMPROVEMENTS IMPOSED ON SUBDIVISION APPROVALS (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 54, ESTABLISHING ARTICLE V, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Urge state legislature to support stronger order of protection law R-23-4-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT GOVERNOR BILL LEE IN HIS EXECUTIVE ORDER AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE REGARDING A STRONGER ORDER OF PROTECTION LAW Intergovernmental & resolutions
Failed 3-7-0-1
Split Failed
Apr 24, 2023
Urge state legislature to support stronger order of protection law R-23-4-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT GOVERNOR BILL LEE IN HIS EXECUTIVE ORDER AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE REGARDING A STRONGER ORDER OF PROTECTION LAW Intergovernmental & resolutions
Substitute motion:Failed 4-5-1-1
Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 1
Apr 24, 2023
Approve contract, repayment schedule, and promissory note for CAC advance R-23-4-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE CONTRACT, REPAYMENT SCHEDULE AND PROMISSORY NOTE ON THE 2008 ADVANCE MADE TO THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve honorary naming rights for Storm Water Park Kayak Launch R-23-4-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN HONORARY NAMING RIGHTS APPLICATION TO RENAME THE ROY ARTHUR STORM WATER PARK KAYAK LAUNCH AT 7221 HARRELL ROAD Parks & community
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Resolution for road improvements with SH Couch Mill, LLC R-23-4-408 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SH COUCH MILL, LLC FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO COUCH MILL ROAD, SAM LEE ROAD, AND STEELE ROAD, INCLUDING A NEW ROUNDABOUT, SIDEWALKS, AND ROAD WIDENING Roads & infrastructure
Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Apr 24, 2023
Accept resignation and appoint to Library Advisory Board R-23-4-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF STEVE WEINER (DISTRICT 5 SEAT) FROM THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD AND APPOINTING MICHELLE HOLLENHEAD TO COMPLETE THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF STEVE WEINER ON SAID BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2023) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Appoint individual to Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board R-23-4-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2026) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Appoint individual to Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board R-23-4-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2026) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve 197 Notary Applications NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 197 Notary Applications received.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve budget amendments totaling $4,429.20 BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments - Total amount of $4,429.20 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve line item transfers totaling $632,454.24 LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers – Total amount of $632,454.24 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve closure of Roseberry Creek Lane CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF ROSEBERRY CREEK LANE, COMMISSION DISTRICT 8 - (SECOND READING): Consideration of the closure of a portion of Roseberry Creek Lane, Commissioner District 8 was before the Board of Commissioners on second reading.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve closure of right-of-way along South Gallaher View Road CONSIDERATION OF A CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG SOUTH GALLAHER VIEW ROAD, COMMISSION DISTRICT 5 - (SECOND READING): Consideration of a closure of a portion of the right-of-way along South Gallaher View Road, Commission District 5 was before the Board of Commissioners on second reading.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Accept new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Amber Vista Lane, Ambercrest Subdivision, District 8. B. Liberty Park Road, Heritage at Bluegrass, District 4. C. Heritage Ridge Lane, Heritage at Bluegrass, District 4. D. Providence Point Lane, Heritage at Bluegrass, District 4. E. Finley Ridge Lane, Cain Vista, District 3. F. Oliver Hills Lane, Cain Vista, District 3. G. Scouts Meadow Lane, Cain Vista, District 3. H. Belle Pond Avenue, Everett Woods, District 6. I. Cedar Break Drive, Everett Woods, District 6.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve minutes of previous meetings APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on March 20, 2023 (Public Hearing); and March 27, 2023 (Regular Session) was before the Board of Commissioners.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Honor Joe and Dale Longmire on retirement R-23-4-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING JOE AND DALE LONGMIRE UPON THEIR RETIREMENT AS OWNERS OF THE MIDWAY IGA GROCERY STORE IN THE CORRYTON COMMUNITY Personnel & appointments
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Request zoning ordinance amendment for swimming pool definition R-23-4-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX PLANNING COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 2.20 OF THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING THE DEFINITION OF SWIMMING POOL Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Encourage adoption of school safety recommendations R-23-4-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ENCOURAGING GOVERNOR BILL LEE TO ADOPT AND FUND IN THE STATE BUDGET THE FOLLOWING FOUR (4) RECOMMENDATIONS OF LT. GOVERNOR RANDY MCNALLY CONCERNING SCHOOL SAFETY IN TENNESSEE: SECURING WINDOWS AND GLASS IN SCHOOL BUILDINGS, MAGNETIC LOCKS ON DOORS, CENTRALIZED AND MODERNIZED CAMERA SYSTEMS, AND ARMED GUARDS Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Accept donation for National Crime Victims' Rights Week reception R-23-4-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $250.00 FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE TO BE USED AS A SPONSORSHIP OF THE NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK KICK-OFF AND RECOGNITION RECEPTION Parks & community
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve contract for Quest Juvenile Court Case Management System R-23-4-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GOTTLIEB & WERTZ, INC. FOR THE QUEST JUVENILE COURT CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR CONVERSION OF DATA FROM THE EXISTING JUVENILE COURT CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, CUSTOMIZATION, AND ONGOING HOSTING/MAINTENANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $233,333.00 FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE CONTRACT Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Accept grant for stipends and workshops for juvenile court interns R-23-4-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000.00 FROM THE KNOXVILLE BAR FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE STIPENDS AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR SOCIAL WORK GRADUATE STUDENTS WHO ARE DOING INTERNSHIPS AT THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT WITH THE ASIST PROGRAM Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve contract for mowing services with Grassworks Landscaping, LLC R-23-4-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GRASSWORKS LANDSCAPING, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF MOWING SERVICES Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Accept funds for HIV prevention and surveillance services R-23-4-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN THE AMOUNT OF $89,626.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF HIV PREVENTION AND SURVEILLANCE SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2023 THROUGH MAY 31, 2023, CONTINGENT UPON THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT Public safety
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve grant-funded lease for Mobile Medical Unit R-23-4-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT-FUNDED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF A LEASE FOR A DUAL EXAM MOBILE MEDICAL UNIT AS OUTLINED IN PROPOSAL NUMBER 3319 AND THE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR A PERIOD OF 60 MONTHS WITH A MONTHLY PAYMENT OF $5,934.00 Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve contract for Arbovirus Testing of Mosquito Samples R-23-4-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF ARBOVIRUS TESTING OF MOSQUITO SAMPLES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 WITH THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE COUNTY UNDER THE CONTRACT TO NOT EXCEED $3,500.00 Public safety
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Accept federal funds and approve 2023 Annual Action Plan R-23-4-502 — 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, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024; AND 2) APPROVING KNOX COUNTY’S 2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO IDENTIFY ACTIVITIES KNOX COUNTY WILL UNDERTAKE DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 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 Budget & taxes
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve TEMA grant contract for EMA equipment R-23-4-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (TEMA) FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) PASS-THROUGH FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,000.00 TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT FOR THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR OFF-SITE EMERGENCY PLANNING AND RESPONSE (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve Murphy Road Turn Lanes Project construction contract R-23-4-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $406,456.60 WITH PRI OF EAST TENNESSEE INC. FOR THE MURPHY ROAD TURN LANES PROJECT Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve TDOT supplements for rail crossing improvements R-23-4-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING SEVEN (7) SUPPLEMENTS TO AGREEMENTS WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR RAIL CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS AT FOSTER ROAD, JONES ROAD, MCCAMPBELL ROAD, OLD WASHINGTON PIKE, MASCOT ROAD, DAN MCBEE ROAD, AND GALLAHER VIEW ROAD Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Authorize TDOT Litter Grant Program application and award acceptance R-23-4-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) LITTER GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 AND, IF SAID APPLICATION IS APPROVED, AUTHORIZING KNOX COUNTY TO ENTER INTO A GRANT CONTRACT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT AWARD IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $171,400.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve construction contract for Knox County Railroad Safety Improvements R-23-4-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $575,361.90 WITH PRI OF EAST TENNESSEE, INC. FOR KNOX COUNTY RAILROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve right-of-way acquisitions for Campbell Station and Fretz Road turn lane R-23-4-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY, PERMANENT DRAINAGE, SLOPE, AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS FOR SEVEN (7) TRACTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TURN LANE AT CAMPBELL STATION ROAD AND FRETZ ROAD Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve inmate commissary item contracts R-23-4-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH KEEFE GROUP LLC DBA KEEFE SUPPLY COMPANY, KIMBLES FOOD BY DESIGN, PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP, INC. DBA VISTAR, AND UNION SUPPLY GROUP, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF INMATE COMMISSARY ITEMS Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve Violent Crime Intervention Fund grant contract R-23-4-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A VIOLENT CRIME INTERVENTION FUND GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $835,032.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Reappoint directors to the Sports Authority R-23-4-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING JEFFREY HAGOOD AND ROSALYN PHINISEE TILLMAN AS DIRECTORS OF THE SPORTS AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX AND THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE (TERMS EXPIRE APRIL 30, 2029) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-23-4-207 — 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 IN THE AMOUNT OF $138,145.47 Schools
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Accept Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant R-23-4-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A PATRICK LEAHY BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,134.00 Public safety
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve fund balance designation for Mill Creek Elementary School project R-23-4-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION (GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND) IN THE AMOUNT OF $815,000.00 FOR THE MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT Schools
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve contract increase for Mill Creek Elementary School construction R-23-4-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH THE CHRISTMAN COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $112,062.69 FOR COSTS RELATED TO THE REVISED SCOPE OF WORK AT MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Schools
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve agreement for roof replacements at Pleasant Ridge and Ritta Elementary R-23-4-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH HENLEY ROOFING COMPANY FOR ROOF REPLACEMENTS AT PLEASANT RIDGE AND RITTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AT A COST OF $1,521,500.00 Schools
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve contracts for after school care program services R-23-4-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH KIDTIME, INC., KID’S PLACE, INC., KID’S PLACE AT SEQUOYAH, INC., SHADES OF DEVELOPMENT, INC., AND YMCA OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR THE PROVISION OF AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2023 THROUGH JULY 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve Rocky Hill Elementary School outdoor classroom improvements R-23-4-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING ROCKY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S REQUEST TO REMOVE EXISTING TREES, EXCAVATE, POUR A CONCRETE SLAB, INSTALL PAVERS, AND PLANT NEW TREES AT THE SCHOOL’S OUTDOOR CLASSROOM AT A COST OF $143,895.47 Schools
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Amend agenda to add items, defer one, and withdraw three AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA
Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Amend agenda to add items, defer one, and withdraw three AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA
Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Amend agenda to add items, defer one, and withdraw three AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA
Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Amend Zoning Code regarding CA/CB zones and drive-through facilities (Second Reading) O-23-2-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A – Zoning, Article 5, Section 5.31 pertaining to the CA (General Business) zone and Section 5.32 pertaining to the CB (Business and Manufacturing) zone to allow for consideration of certain permitted uses and uses permitted on review; Article 4 by adding a new Subsection 4.108 creating standards for drive-through facilities; and Article 5, Sections 5.37.03.C, 5.38.03.E, and 5.91.03, pertaining to drive-through facilities currently permitted as a use on review in the CR (Rural Commercial), CN (Neighborhood Commercial), and TC (Town Center) zones, respectively, by adding a reference to proposed subsection 4.108 pertaining to standards for drive-through facilities (amending Ordinance O-90-9-130, adopted September 10, 1990) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 6-4-0-1
Split Deferred
Mar 27, 2023
Defer rezoning request for Benjamin C. Mullins 12-E-22-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from CB Business and Manufacturing to T Transition Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Mar 27, 2023
Approve rezoning request for Leo Cooper RZ-23-3-104 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Leo Cooper for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Deny rezoning request for Abit USA, Inc. to EC Employment Center 2-D-23-RZ — Consideration of the request of Abit USA, Inc. for rezoning from A Agricultural to EC Employment Center Zoning & land use
Motion to deny:Failed 10-0-0-1
Failed
Mar 27, 2023
Deny East County Sector Plan Amendment for Abit USA, Inc. 2-B-23-SP — Consideration of the request of Abit USA, Inc. for an East County Sector Plan Amendment from GC General Commercial and HP Hillside Protection to BP Business Park Type 1 and HP Hillside Protection Zoning & land use
Motion to deny:Failed 10-0-0-1
Failed
Mar 27, 2023
Approve rezoning request for Graham Corporation to CA General Business RZ-23-3-103 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Graham Corporation for rezoning from PC Planned Commercial, C-H-2 Highway Commercial, PR Planned Residential, RB General Residential and CA General Business to CA General Business. Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Mar 27, 2023
Approve Northwest City Sector Plan Amendment for Graham Corporation RZ-23-3-102 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Graham Corporation for a Northwest City Sector Plan Amendment from MDR/O Medium Density Residential/Office, CC Community Commercial and LDR Low Density Residential to CC Community Commercial. Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve rezoning request for Robert T. Whitehead RZ-23-3-101 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Robert T. Whitehead for rezoning from PR Planned Residential and A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Add Article V to Knox County Code regarding subdivision road improvements (First Reading) O-23-3-104 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 54, “ROADS AND BRIDGES”, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE V TO PROVIDE FOR COUNTY ENFORCEMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSION CONDITIONS REGARDING ROAD IMPROVEMENTS IMPOSED ON SUBDIVISION APPROVALS (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 54, ESTABLISHING ARTICLE V, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) Roads & infrastructure
Motion to defer:Deferred —
Deferred
Mar 27, 2023
Add Article VII to Knox County Code regarding tire storage/disposal (First Reading) O-23-3-103 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 26, “ENVIRONMENT”, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE VII REGARDING THE STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF TIRES (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 26, ESTABLISHING ARTICLE VII) Public safety
Motion to defer:Deferred —
Deferred
Mar 27, 2023
Amend Knox County Animal Care and Keeping Code (First Reading) O-23-3-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 6, “ANIMALS”, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 1, SECTION 6-31, “DEFINITIONS”, AND SECTION 6-44, “ANIMAL CARE AND MANNER OF KEEPING”, TO UPDATE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CARE AND KEEPING OF ANIMALS (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-96-5-101, ADOPTED JUNE 24, 1996; ORDINANCE O-07-12-102, ADOPTED JANUARY 28, 2008; ORDINANCE O-15-4-101, ADOPTED MAY 26, 2015; AND ORDINANCE O-19-3-102, ADOPTED APRIL 22, 2019) Personnel & appointments
Motion to defer:Deferred —
Deferred
Mar 27, 2023
Amend Knox County Procurement Code regarding tax sale property (First Reading) O-23-3-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY PROCUREMENT CODE WITH REGARD TO REAL PROPERTY PURCHASED BY KNOX COUNTY AT A DELINQUENT TAX SALE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A § 67-5-2507 Contracts & purchasing
Motion to defer:Deferred —
Deferred
Mar 27, 2023
Approve MOU with SH Couch Mill, LLC for road improvements R-23-3-410 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SH COUCH MILL, LLC FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO COUCH MILL ROAD, SAM LEE ROAD, AND STEELE ROAD, INCLUDING A NEW ROUNDABOUT, SIDEWALKS, AND ROAD WIDENING Roads & infrastructure
Motion to defer:Deferred —
Deferred
Mar 27, 2023
Accept resignation and appoint to Library Advisory Board R-23-3-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF STEVE WEINER (DISTRICT 5 SEAT) FROM THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO COMPLETE THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF STEVE WEINER ON SAID BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2023) Personnel & appointments
Motion to defer:Deferred —
Deferred
Mar 27, 2023
Approve appointments to EMS Medical Services Cost Review Board R-23-3-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY EMS MEDICAL SERVICES COST REVIEW BOARD: BRAD PHILLIPS (AN ACTIVE PROFESSIONAL MEMBER OF THE EMS INDUSTRY) FOR A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2007, RICK VALENTINE (AN ACTIVE PROFESSIONAL MEMBER OF THE EMS INDUSTRY) FOR A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2025, DR. RANDAL DABBS (AN INDIVIDUAL WITH PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN HEALTH CARE FINANCE) FOR A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2027, COURTNEY DURRETT (MEMBER OF COUNTY COMMISSION) FOR A TERM CONCURRENT WITH TERM OF OFFICE, AND DOTTIE LYVERS (CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVE) FOR A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2025 Personnel & appointments
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve Ardurra agreement for Bluegrass Flood Mitigation Project design R-23-3-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ARDURRA FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE BLUEGRASS FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $930,000.00
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Spread of record: Election to Knox County Employee Insurance Committee SPREAD OF RECORD THE ELECTION OF SHARON CRAMER TO REPRESENT THE KNOX COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE ON THE KNOX COUNTY EMPLOYEE INSURANCE BENEFITS COMMITTEE TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF PEGGY KANE EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2023
Adopted —
Mar 27, 2023
Spread of record: Appointment to West Knox Utility District Board SPREAD OF RECORD THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S ORDER APPOINTING CHARLES MARTH TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT
Adopted —
Mar 27, 2023
Spread of record: Reappointment to Knox Chapman Utility District Board SPREAD OF RECORD THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S ORDER REAPPOINTING GREGORY LOGUE TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE KNOX CHAPMAN UTILITY DISTRICT
Adopted —
Mar 27, 2023
Approve 204 Notary Applications NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 204 Notary Applications received.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve Budget Amendments totaling $15,932,673.40 BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments – Total amount of $15,932,673.40 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $716,663.39 LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers – Total amount of $716,663.39 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Consideration of closure of portion of South Gallaher View Road (First Reading) CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG SOUTH GALLAHER VIEW ROAD – (FIRST READING)
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Consideration of closure of a portion of Roseberry Creek Lane (First Reading) CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF ROSEBERRY CREEK LANE - (FIRST READING)
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Consideration of closure of Parsonage Lane (First Reading) CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF PARSONAGE LANE OFF WEST DICK FORD LANE - (FIRST READING)
Motion to deny:Failed 11-0-0-0
Failed
Mar 27, 2023
Acceptance of new county roads CONSIDERATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF NEW COUNTY ROADS
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve minutes of previous meeting (Feb 21, 2023) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 21, 2023 (Regular Session) was before the Board of Commissioners.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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