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

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Motion to amend: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.
Motion to amend: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.
Motion to amend: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.
Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 15, 2023
Adjournment ADJOURNMENT:
Adopted —
Jan 17, 2023
Adjournment ADJOURNMENT:
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 17, 2023
Amends zoning code for temporary uses and permits (Second Reading) O-22-12-101 — ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, APPENDIX A – ZONING, ARTICLE 3, BY ADDING SECTION 3.100, TEMPORARY USES, WHICH INCLUDES USE STANDARDS FOR TEMPORARY OCCUPATIONS OF A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, CAMPER OR OTHER NON-PERMANENT HABITATION, AND ARTICLE, BY ADDING SECTION 6.12, PERTAINING TO TEMPORARY USE PERMIT (AMENDS ORDINANCE O-90-9-130, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990, AS AMENDED - (SECOND READING): Zoning & land use
Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Nov 21, 2022
Rezoning request for Benjamin C. Mullins at 0 Palestine Lane 8-C-22-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PC Planned Commercial to PR Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 0 Palestine Lane, Parcel ID 141 079 (part of). (5th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 8-C-22-RZ) Zoning & land use
Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Nov 21, 2022
Southwest County Sector Plan Amendment request for Benjamin C. Mullins 8-A-22-SP — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for Southwest County Sector Plan Amendment from GC General Commercial and HP Hillside Protection to LDR Low Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection. Property located at 0 Palestine Lane, Parcel ID 141 079 (part of). (5th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 8-A-22-SP) Zoning & land use
Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Nov 21, 2022
Approve rezoning for B&B Builders at 0 Central Ave Pike and 6527 Central Ave Pike RZ-22-11-107 — Consideration of the request of B&B Builders for rezoning from A Agricultural to OB Office, Medical Related Services for property located at 0 Central Avenue Pike, Parcel ID 068 073; and rezoning from PC Planned Commercial, A Agricultural and T Transition to OB Office, Medical and Related Services for property located at 6527 Central Avenue Pike, Parcel ID 068 074 was before the Board of Commissioners. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 10-N-22-RZ) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve North City Sector Plan Amendment for B&B Builders RZ-22-11-106 — Consideration of the request of B&B Builders for North City Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential, HP Hillside Protection and SP Stream Protection to O Office, HP Hillside Protection and SP Stream Protection was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Central Avenue Pike, Parcel ID 068 073. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 10-I-22-SP) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Defer rezoning request for Wilson Construction and Properties, Inc. Consideration of the request of Wilson Construction and Properties, Inc. for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre was before Board of Commissioners. Property located at 4605 Tazewell Pike, Parcel ID 049 02403. (Commission District 8, Commission District 2) (Planning Commission's file number: 10-P-22-RZ
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-2
Deferred
Nov 21, 2022
Approve rezoning request for Nichole Hodge at 0 Mascot Road (Parcel 052 007) RZ-22-11-105 — Consideration of the request of Nichole Hodge for rezoning from A Agricultural, I Industrial and F Floodway to A Agricultural and F Floodway was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located 0 Mascot Road, Parcel ID 052 007. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 10-O-22-RZ) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve rezoning request for Nichole Hodge at 0 Mascot Road (Parcel 042 110) RZ-22-11-104 — Consideration of the request of Nichole Hodge for rezoning from I Industrial and F Floodway to A Agricultural and F Floodway was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Mascot Road, Parcel ID 042 110. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 10-L-22-RZ) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve rezoning request for Brandon White at 7507 Draeger Lane RZ-22-11-103 — Consideration of the request Brandon White for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7507 Draeger Lane, Parcel ID 125 IA 01201. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 10-J-22-RZ) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve rezoning request for Jimmy Dance at 8516-8518 Foust Drive RZ-22-11-102 — Consideration of the request of Jimmy Dance for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8516 and 8518 Foust Drive, Parcel ID 051 DC 002. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 10-E-22-RZ) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve rezoning request for Jeff Grissom at 6612 Brackett Road RZ-22-11-101 — Consideration of the request of Jeff Grissom for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential to A Agricultural was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6612 Brackett Road, Parcel ID 020 10412. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission's file number: 8-E-22-RZ) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Ordinance amending County Governmental Library Code regarding Personnel Committee O-22-10-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 46, ARTICLE III ENTITLED "COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL LIBRARY" TO PLACE THE DUTIES OF THE KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL LIBRARY COMMISSION WITH THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-90-9-121, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990; AND ORDINANCE O-92-5-105, ADOPTED JULY 27, 1992) - O-22-10-102 - (SECOND READING): Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Ordinance updating and amending Knox County Personnel Plan O-22-10-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, UPDATING AND AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE X ENTITLED "PERSONNEL PLAN" TO PROVIDE FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PERSONNEL PLAN FOR KNOX COUNTY (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-16-8-101, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 26, 2016, ORDINANCE O-18-2-102, ADOPTED MARCH 26, 2018 AND ORDINANCE O-19-3-101, ADOPTED APRIL 22, 2019) - O-22-10-101 - (SECOND READING): Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Resolution supporting expansion of Hallsdale-Powell Utility District Board R-22-11-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR EXPANDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE HALLSDALE-POWELL UTILITY DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FROM THREE (3) TO SEVEN (7) MEMBERS Intergovernmental & resolutions
Deferred —
Deferred
Nov 21, 2022
Extension of Agreement for Sale and Purchase with Marble Alley Development, LLC R-22-11-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND MARBLE ALLEY DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR MARBLE ALLEY'S PURCHASE OF THIRTEEN (13) PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY COLLECTIVELY KNOWN AS THE STATE STREET PROPERTY TO EXTEND THE DUE DILIGENCE PERIOD FOR A SIX (6) MONTH PERIOD BEGINNING ON DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2023 FOR THE REMAINING FIVE (5) PARCELS Contracts & purchasing
Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Nov 21, 2022
Tenth amendment to contract with Rural Metro for ambulance services R-22-11-606 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE TENTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NUMBER 12-500 WITH RURAL METRO OF TENNESSEE, L.P. TO PROVIDE MEDICAL AMBULANCE SERVICES IN KNOX COUNTY, WHICH AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE CONTRACT TO JANUARY 31, 2024 AND ADDS A RESPONSE TIME EXEMPTION TO BEGIN JUNE 1, 2022 Contracts & purchasing
Deferred —
Deferred
Nov 21, 2022
Deny proposal for Pedigo Area Flood Mitigation Project design services R-22-11-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROPOSAL AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES WITH GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $117,600.00 FOR THE PEDIGO AREA FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT Roads & infrastructure
Motion to deny:Failed 9-0-0-2
Failed
Nov 21, 2022
Approve 146 Notary Applications NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 146 Notary Applications received. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve the 146 Notary Applications. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Schoonmaker, Hill, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. Commissioners Ward and Lee were absent from the meeting. The motion carried 9-0-0-2.
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve Budget Amendments for FY2022 and FY2023 BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Consideration of Budget Amendments – total amount of $3,585,653.00 for Fiscal Year 2022; and Total amount of $11,778,917.17 for Fiscal Year 2023 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the Budget Amendments – total amount of $3,585,653.00 for Fiscal Year 2022; and Total amount of $11,778,917.17 for Fiscal Year 2023. Commissioner Schoonmaker seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Schoonmaker, Hill, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. Commissioners Ward and Lee were absent from the meeting. The motion carried 9-0-0-2.
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $54,097.00 LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Consideration of Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $54,097.00 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $54,097.00. Commissioner Schoonmaker seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Schoonmaker, Hill, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. Commissioners Ward and Lee were absent from the meeting. The motion carried 9-0-0-2.
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Consideration of closure of Karnes Road (First Reading) CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF KARNES ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET WEST OF BARKER ROAD, TO ADDRESS CITIZEN CONCERNS WITH INCREASED GROWTH OF TRAFFIC ON AN EXISTING NARROW/CURVY ROADWAY. (FIRST READING):
Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Nov 21, 2022
Accept new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS: 1. Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Boxcar Lane, Westland Station, District 5. B. Upstream Lane, Creek Bend Farms, Unit 6, District 6. C. Sapling Lane, Ellen's Glen, District 8. D. Pine Nut Lane, Ellen's Glen, District 8. E. Garden Cress Trail, Cottages at Governors Landing, District 9. F. Willow Bluff Circle, Cottages at Governors Landing, District 9. Commissioner Schoonmaker moved to recommend approve the above new county roads. Commissioner Beeler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Schoonmaker, Hill, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. Commissioners Ward and Lee were absent from the meeting. The motion carried 9-0-0-2.
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approval of minutes of previous meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Recognize November as Homeless Youth Awareness Month R-22-11-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS HOMELESS YOUTH AWARENESS MONTH IN KNOX COUNTY Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Resolution honoring Knox County Finance Department for Triple Crown award R-22-11-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE KNOX COUNTY FINANCE DEPARTMENT FOR EARNING THE "TRIPLE CROWN" OF FINANCE REPORTING FROM THE GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (GFOA) Personnel & appointments
Deferred —
Deferred
Nov 21, 2022
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for COVID-19 at Juvenile Service Center R-22-11-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $48,700.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE DETECTION AND MITIGATION OF COVID-19 AT THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Establish a Junior Commission Civics Education Program R-22-11-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING A JUNIOR COMMISSION CIVICS EDUCATION PROGRAM Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve SaaS agreement with Tyler Technologies for Munis software upgrade R-22-11-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. TO UPGRADE EXISTING MUNIS SOFTWARE FOR OPERATIONAL AND SECURITY PURPOSES FOR KNOX COUNTY EMPLOYEES AT A TOTAL COST OF $1,771,227.00 FOR THREE (3) YEARS Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve independent contractor agreement with EG Forensic Consulting LLC R-22-11-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT WITH EG FORENSIC CONSULTING LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF FORENSIC PATHOLOGY SERVICES AS NEEDED FOR THE KNOX COUNTY REGIONAL FORENSIC CENTER Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve offer to acquire real property from TDOT for easement R-22-11-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN OFFER TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY FROM THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,525.00 FOR A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AND PERMANENT SLOPE EASEMENT AT 3440 ALCOA HIGHWAY (PARCEL ID 135015) FOR STATE PROJECT #47026-2281-14) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve contract with Armstrong Relocation Company for moving services R-22-11-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ARMSTRONG RELOCATION COMPANY KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE LLC FOR MOVING SERVICES Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve TN Dept. of Health grant for disease management services (COVID-19 funds) R-22-11-605 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,841,489.56 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF DISEASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES THROUGH ELC ENHANCING DETECTION EXPANSION COVID-19 RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FUNDS FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve Amendment Seven to TN Dept. of Health grant for tobacco prevention R-22-11-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT SEVEN TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TOBACCO PREVENTION PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $130,000.00, EXTENDS THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2024, AND AMENDS THE SCOPE OF SERVICES (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve Amendment One to TN Dept. of Health grant for Parents as Teachers program R-22-11-603 — 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 PARENTS AS TEACHERS EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $967,609.83, EXTENDS THE TERM TO DECEMBER 31, 2024, AND AMENDS THE SCOPE OF SERVICES (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve Amendment Two to TN Dept. of Health grant for tobacco prevention R-22-11-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TOBACCO USE PREVENTION AND CONTROL SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $108,800.00, EXTENDS THE TERM TO MARCH 31, 2025, AND AMENDS THE SCOPE OF SERVICES (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for HIV/STI services R-22-11-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $538,850.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF HIV/STI PREVENTION AND SURVEILLANCE SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2022 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve budget supplement for Schaad Road Phase IV ROW acquisition services R-22-11-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A BUDGET SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NUMBER 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,250.00 WITH VAUGHN & MELTON CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION SERVICES FOR SCHAAD ROAD PHASE IV IMPROVEMENTS TO PROVIDE CURRENT APPRAISALS Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve Local Agency Project Agreement with TDOT for Early Sunshine project R-22-11-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LOCAL AGENCY PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE STATE INDUSTRIAL ACCESS ROAD SERVING PROJECT EARLY SUNSHINE Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve OCDETF FY2023 Overtime Agreement (NetFlx Doc and Chill) R-22-11-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY2023 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
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve OCDETF FY2023 Overtime Agreement (Operation Reckoning) R-22-11-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY2023 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
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-22-11-211 — 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 $135,753.31 Schools
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve revised MOUs with Boys & Girls Clubs for grant funding R-22-11-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING REVISED MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY IN SUPPORT OF ITS TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS GRANT APPLICATION AND GRANT FUNDING FOR MULTIPLE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS EXTENDED LEARNING PROGRAMS UP TO $319,224.87 Schools
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Accept TN Dept. of Education Resilient School Communities Grant R-22-11-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RESILIENT SCHOOL COMMUNITIES GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $163,062.41 Schools
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Accept TN Dept. of Education Best for All District Grant R-22-11-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BEST FOR ALL DISTRICT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $339,357.82 Schools
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Accept TN Dept. of Education Literacy Training Teacher Stipend Grant R-22-11-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION LITERACY TRAINING TEACHER STIPEND GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $379,000.00 Schools
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Accept TN Dept. of Education Safe Schools Grant ($1.6M) R-22-11-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SAFE SCHOOLS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,621,363.61 WITH A REQUIRED LOCAL MATCH OF $483,330.00 Schools
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve contracts for intercom installation and repair services R-22-11-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH CONSOLIDATED ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, GALLAHER & ASSOCIATES, AND SYSTEM INTEGRATIONS, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF INTERCOM INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SERVICES UP TO $300,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR AN ADDITIONAL FOUR (4) YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve contract for kitchen hood exhaust and fire suppression inspections R-22-11-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH LIFE SAFETY INSPECTIONS, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF KITCHEN HOOD EXHAUST AND FIRE SUPPRESSION INSPECTIONS UP TO $35,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR AN ADDITIONAL FOUR (4) YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve design contract for roof replacements at two elementary schools R-22-11-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN CONTRACT WITH DESIGN INNOVATION ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR PARTIAL ROOF REPLACEMENTS AT PLEASANT RIDGE AND RITTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AT A COST OF $117,000.00 Schools
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve production contract with Music Theatre International for school play R-22-11-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PRODUCTION CONTRACT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL FOR A DRAMATIC PERFORMING RIGHTS LICENSE AND MATERIALS FOR SOUTH-DOYLE MIDDLE SCHOOL'S PRODUCTION OF "DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR." AT A COST OF $815.00 Schools
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve amendment to contract with Tyler Technologies for HR/Payroll system R-22-11-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NUMBER 15-608 WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF A COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN RESOURCES AND PAYROLL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Withdraw Items #31, #44, #56, and #57 from the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 5. Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items: Item #31 – Drives and Roads (to be closed) - Consideration of the closure of Karnes Road, approximately 500 feet west of Barker Road, to address citizen concerns with increased growth of traffic on an existing narrow/curvy roadway (First Reading); Item #44 - Resolution R-22-11-801 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Extension of Agreement for Sale and Purchase between Knox County and Marble Alley Development, LLC for Marble Alley's purchase of thirteen (13) parcels of real property collectively known as the State Street Property to extend the due diligence period for a six (6) month period beginning on December 31, 2022 and ending on June 30, 2023 for the remaining five (5) parcels; Item #56 - 8-A-22-SP - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for Southwest County Sector Plan Amendment from GC General Commercial and HP Hillside Protection to LDR Low Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection, property located at 0 Palestine Lane, Parcel ID 141 079 (part of), (5th Commission District); and Item #57 - 8-C-22-RZ - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PC Planned Commercial to PR Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 0 Palestine Lane, Parcel ID 141 079 (part of). (5th Commission District) Commissioner Schoonmaker seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Schoonmaker, Hill, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. Commissioners Ward and Lee were absent from the meeting. The motion carried 9-0-0-2.
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Defer Resolutions R-22-11-606 and R-22-11-905 to December 2022 AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 4. Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the December 2022 meeting: Item #43 – Resolution R-22-11-606 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Tenth Amendment to Contract Number 12-500 with Rural Metro of Tennessee, L.P. to provide medical ambulance services in Knox County, which amendment extends the contract to January 31, 2024 and adds a response time exemption to begin June 1, 2022; and Item #45 - Resolution R-22-11-905 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, expressing support for expanding the membership of the Hallsdale-Powell Utility District Board of Commissioners from three (3) to seven (7) members. Commissioner Schoonmaker seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Schoonmaker, Hill, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. Commissioners Ward and Lee were absent from the meeting. The motion carried 9-0-0-2.
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Amend agenda to add Resolution R-22-11-102 recognizing Homeless Youth Awareness Month AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 3. Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to add the following item: Item #28 – Resolution R-22-11-102 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing November as Homeless Youth Awareness Month in Knox County. Commissioner Schoonmaker seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Schoonmaker, Hill, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. Commissioners Ward and Lee were absent from the meeting. The motion carried 9-0-0-2.
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Amend agenda to add Personnel Policy update to Presentations AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 2. Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to add the following item to be heard during Presentations: Presentation by Stephanie Candler for an update on the Knox County Personnel Policy. Commissioner Schoonmaker seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Schoonmaker, Hill, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. Commissioners Ward and Lee were absent from the meeting. The motion carried 9-0-0-2.
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Amend agenda to defer Resolution R-22-11-101 to December 2022 meeting AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 1. Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the December 2022 meeting: Item #27 – Resolution R-22-11-101 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Knox County Finance Department for earning the "Triple Crown" of finance reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Commissioner Schoonmaker seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Schoonmaker, Hill, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. Commissioners Ward and Lee were absent from the meeting. The motion carried 9-0-0-2.
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Adjournment. ADJOURNMENT:
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Ordinance O-22-2-101 on second reading (remove "Metropolitan" from Planning Commission name). O-22-2-101 — AMENDMENTS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, APPENDIX A – ZONING, TO REFLECT THE NAME CHANGE OF THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION BY REMOVING “METROPOLITAN” FROM THE NAME THROUGHOUT APPENDIX A (AMENDS ORDINANCE O-90-9-130, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990) - O-22-2-101 – (SECOND READING): Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Omid Sohrab rezoning (PC to CB). RZ-22-3-108 — Consideration of the request of Omid Sohrab for rezoning from PC Planned Commercial to CB Business and Manufacturing. Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Ron Hodge rezoning (Ag to PR 5 du/acre). RZ-22-3-107 — Consideration of the request of Ron Hodge 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
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Adam Wilson rezoning (Ag to PR 5 du/acre). RZ-22-3-106 — Consideration of the request of Adam Wilson 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
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Elliott Jetton rezoning (PR 4 du/acre to RA). RZ-22-3-105 — Consideration of the request of Elliott Jetton for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre to RA Low Density Residential. Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Turner Homes LLC rezoning (Ag to PR 7 du/acre). RZ-22-3-104 — Consideration of the request of Turner Homes, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 7 dwelling units per acre. Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Turner Homes LLC Sector Plan Amendment (LDR/HP to MDR/HP). RZ-22-3-103 — Consideration of the request of Turner Homes, LLC for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection to MDR Medium Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection (HP Hillside Protection on 8531 Troutman Lane only). Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Huber Properties LLC rezoning (PR 7 to 12 du/acre). RZ-22-3-102 — Consideration of the request of Huber Properties, LLC for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 7 dwelling units as per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 12 dwelling units per acre. Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Huber Properties LLC Sector Plan Amendment (NC to MDR). RZ-22-3-101 — Consideration of the request of Huber Properties, LLC for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from NC Neighborhood Commercial to MDR Medium Density Residential. Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Discussion on zoning regulation consolidation and streamlining. DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING THE CONSOLIDATION AND STREAMLINING OF GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS ON THE ZONING PROCESS.
Adopted —
Mar 28, 2022
Honor Powell High School Football Team for State Championship win. R-22-3-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE POWELL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE CLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Discussion on re-utilizing school buildings. DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING RE-UTILIZING SCHOOL BUILDINGS PROPERLY:
Adopted —
Mar 28, 2022
Public Forum - Open Topics: No speakers. PUBLIC FORUM - OPEN TOPICS: No one requested to speak.
Adopted —

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