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

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 29, 2021
Amend County Code regarding Board of Health advisory role (Second Reading). O-20-12-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 38, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 1, SECTION 38-33 ENTITLED “COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH” TO PROVIDE FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH TO SERVE AS AN ADVISORY BOARD TO THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (AMENDS ORDINANCE O-96-3-102, ADOPTED APRIL 22, 1996) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Mar 29, 2021
Approve 256 Notary Public Applications. NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 256 Notary Public Applications received.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $149,244.30. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS – TOTAL AMOUNT OF $149,244.30: Line Item Transfers – Total amount of $149,244.30 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Consider closure of West Marine Road at Chapman Highway (First Reading). DRIVES AND ROADS – (TO BE CLOSED): CONSIDERATION OF CLOSURE OF THE WEST MARINE ROAD AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH CHAPMAN HIGHWAY - (FIRST READING)
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Rezone portion of 0 Asheville Highway from A Agricultural to PC Planned Commercial. RZ-21-3-106 — Consideration of the request of Barry Vaulton for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business for a portion of both parcels only was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 62 02308 and 02309, Commission District 8. Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Amend East County Sector Plan for 0 Asheville Highway. RZ-21-3-105 — Consideration of the request of Barry Vaulton for East County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential and MU-SD, ECO-5 (Mixed Use-Special District, Asheville Highway Mixed Use Agricultural, Residential and Office Districts) to GC General Commercial was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 62 02308 and 02309, Commission District 8. Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Rezone 8014 Asheville Highway from A Agricultural to OA Office Park. RZ-21-3-104 — Consideration of the request of Vaulton Family Holding Company, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to OA Office Park was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located 8014 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 62 165 (part of), Commission District 8. Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Rezone 0 Asheville Highway from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential. RZ-21-3-103 — Consideration of the request of Axiom Properties for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential for up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 62 166 & 16601, Commission District 8. Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Rezone 8520 West Emory Road from A Agricultural/F Floodway to PR Planned Residential/F Floodway. RZ-21-3-102 — Consideration of the request of Josh Sanderson/Primos Land Company for rezoning from A Agricultural and F Floodway to PR Planned Residential and F Floodway up to 3 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8520 West Emory Road, Parcel ID 77 098, Commission District 6. Zoning & land use
Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Mar 29, 2021
Rezone 12041 Hardin Valley Road from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential. RZ-21-3-101 — Consideration of the request of S & E Properties for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 12041 Hardin Valley Road, Parcel ID 116 06704, Commission District 6. Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve $150,000 appropriation for workforce training. R-21-3-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX IN SUPPORT OF WORKFORCE TRAINING EFFORTS IN KNOX COUNTY Budget & taxes
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Authorize placement of marker in memory of Virgil “Hack” Hackworth. R-21-3-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT OF A MARKER ON KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY NEAR THE BARBERSHOP BUILDING LOCATED AT 11417 HARDIN VALLEY ROAD IN MEMORY OF VIRGIL “HACK” HACKWORTH Parks & community
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve grant contract for FEMA disaster public assistance. R-21-3-805 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION NUMBER FEMA-4427-DR-TN FOR SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES DURING THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 9, 2019 TO MARCH 30, 2019 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $123,236.60 WITH A LOCAL MATCH OF $16,653.57 Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve acceptance of real property donation for air quality station. R-21-3-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A QUITCLAIM DEED AND AFFIDAVIT OF HEIRSHIP FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1904 TENNESSEE AVENUE (PARCEL ID 094AC011) FROM THE PARTON FAMILY FOR AN AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATION Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Accept donation of sanitizing stations from KelSan, Inc. R-21-3-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM KELSAN, INC. OF TEN (10) FLOOR STAND SANITIZING STATIONS AND TWENTY (20) TABLETOP SANITIZING STATIONS TO BE USED AT THE VACCINATION CLINIC WITH AN APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $2,000.00 Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve utility easement for Family Justice Center. R-21-3-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 400 HARRIET TUBMAN STREET AND KNOWN AS THE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER FOR THE KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) TO OBTAIN A PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENT FOR THE KCDC AUSTIN HOMES REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve amendments to railroad, track, and bridge rehabilitation grants. R-21-3-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO TWO (2) GRANT CONTRACTS AMONG THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, THE KNOX COUNTY RAILROAD AUTHORITY, AND THE KNOXVILLE & HOLSTON RIVER RAILROAD COMPANY, INC., FOR THE PROVISION OF RAILROAD, TRACK, AND BRIDGE REHABILITATION, WHICH AMENDMENTS INCREASE THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACTS Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Accept donation for memorial bench at Concord Park. R-21-3-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A MEMORIAL BENCH AT THE POINT AT CONCORD PARK FROM PETER AND LAURA CAMPBELL IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,600.00 Parks & community
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve MOU with CAC for Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds. R-21-3-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT WITH THE KNOXVILLE/KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) TO PROVIDE $350,000.00 IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND CONDUCT OF THE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve Homeland Security Grant for first responder equipment/training. R-21-3-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PASS-THROUGH FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $389,778.00 FOR FIRST RESPONDER EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING FOR THE SIXTEEN (16) COUNTIES COMPRISING TENNESSEE HOMELAND SECURITY DISTRICT 2, INCLUDING KNOX COUNTY (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve agreement with City of Knoxville for hazardous waste disposal. R-21-3-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AT THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE SOLID WASTE FACILITY Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve TDOT agreement for Washington Pike resurfacing. R-21-3-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR STATE-AID FOR THE RESURFACING OF WASHINGTON PIKE FROM EAST EMORY ROAD TO MURPHY ROAD WITH AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $1,439,500.00 WITH $1,410,710.00 (98%) PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $28.790.00 (2%) PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve budget supplement with Cannon & Cannon for Coward Mill Road. R-21-3-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NUMBER 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $89,300.00 WITH CANNON & CANNON, INC., FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE COWARD MILL ROAD WIDENING PROJECT FOR THE DESIGN OF SIDEWALK FACILITIES ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF COWARD MILL ROAD Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants with CS Prime Senior Knoxville, LLC. R-21-3-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH CS PRIME SENIOR KNOXVILLE, LLC FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1932 FALLING WATERS ROAD (CLT PARCEL #154-09902) AND 0 FALLING WATERS ROAD (CLT PARCEL #154CE009) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 4 Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants with B & B Development LLC. R-21-3-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH B & B DEVELOPMENT LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 127 TRIPLETT LANE (CLT PARCEL #132-021) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 3 Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve MOU with Knoxville Leadership Foundation for offender rehab. R-21-3-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION (KLF) TO SUPPORT THE REHABILITATION OF ADULT OFFENDERS BY PROVIDING OFFICE SPACE, REFERRALS, AND ACCESS TO INMATES CURRENTLY INCARCERATED AT THE ROGER D. WILSON DETENTION FACILITY WITH KLF PROVIDING THE AMOUNT OF $68,340.00 PER YEAR FOR THE NEXT THREE (3) YEARS (NOT TO EXCEED $205,000) FOR FACILITY UTILIZATION AND ACCESS TO INMATE CLIENTELE Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Accept Crowder's resignation and appoint Nichols to Planning Commission. R-21-3-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF MIKE CROWDER FROM THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AND CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S NOMINATION OF JIM NICHOLS FOR APPOINTMENT TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. CROWDER ON THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION, WHICH TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2022 Personnel & appointments
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Appoint Ronnie Nease and reappoint Nick Jackson to Solid Waste Planning Board. R-21-3-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF RONNIE NEASE AND REAPPOINTMENT OF NICK JACKSON TO THE KNOX COUNTY REGIONAL SOLID WASTE PLANNING BOARD (TERMS EXPIRE MARCH 31, 2027) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve Tricon, Inc. agreement for northwest sector elementary school. R-21-3-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH TRICON, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW NORTHWEST SECTOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT A COST OF $23,050,000.00 Schools
Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Mar 29, 2021
Approve lease agreement for barbershop/salon at 11417 Hardin Valley Road. R-21-3-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE REESTABLISHMENT OF A LEASE FOR A BARBERSHOP/SALON LOCATED AT 11417 HARDIN VALLEY ROAD, NEAR THE HARDIN VALLEY ELEMENTARY AND HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY SCHOOLS Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve Merit Construction, Inc. agreement for Adrian Burnett Elementary School. R-21-3-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MERIT CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW ADRIAN BURNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT A COST OF $19,945,000.00 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve agreement with ABG Caulking for Karns Middle School roof upgrades. R-21-3-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ABG CAULKING AND WATERPROOFING OF MORRISTOWN FOR ROOF UPGRADES TO KARNS MIDDLE SCHOOL AT A COST OF $962,782.00 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve contracts for playground equipment with Bliss, Great Southern, Playworld. R-21-3-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH BLISS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, INC., GREAT SOUTHERN RECREATION AND PLAYWORLD PREFERRED, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED FOR THE TERM OF MARCH 1, 2021 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2022 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME, FOR POSSIBLE TOTAL OF FIVE (5) YEARS Parks & community
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve Carnegie Learning contract for curriculum support. R-21-3-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CARNEGIE LEARNING FOR THE PROVISION OF CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT FOR THE TERM FEBRUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2022 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME, FOR A POSSIBLE TOTAL OF FIVE (5) YEARS Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Accept grant funds for Knox County Schools. R-21-3-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $28,288.00 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Accept State Dept. of Education ESSER 2.0 Grant. R-21-3-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EMERGENCY RELIEF (ESSER) 2.0 GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,810,033.57 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Accept State Dept. of Education Connectivity Grant for internet access. R-21-3-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CONNECTIVITY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $142,509.00 DESIGNATED TO EXTENDING INTERNET CONNECTIVITY TO STUDENTS Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve Ellevation Inc. platform subscription agreement. R-21-3-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH ELLEVATION INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF THE ELLEVATION PLATFORM AT A COST OF $56,375.00 FOR THE TERM OF MAY 1, 2021 TO APRIL 30, 2022 WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve Virtual Academy Solution Agreement for security officer training. R-21-3-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A VIRTUAL ACADEMY SOLUTION AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF ONLINE TRAINING FOR KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS SECURITY OFFICERS AT A COST OF $4,800.00 PER YEAR FOR THREE (3) YEARS Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve K12 SIX Member Agreement for IT security information sharing. R-21-3-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A K12 SIX MEMBER AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF FOCUSED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY INFORMATION SHARING AT NO COST FOR YEAR ONE AND AN APPROXIMATE ANNUAL COST OF $15,000.00 FOR FUTURE YEARS Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve ENA Services, LLC security and voice services agreements. R-21-3-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING OPT-IN SECURITY AND VOICE SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH ENA SERVICES, LLC AND AFFILIATES FOR CONTINUED USE OF VOICE OVER IP (VOIP) TELEPHONE SYSTEMS AND INTERNET SERVICE Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve amendment to Epson America, Inc. printer contract. R-21-3-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NUMBER 20-694(B) WITH EPSON AMERICA, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF HIGH SPEED PRINTERS, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR CORRECTION OF PRINTER SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE LEASE AND PURCHASE OPTION OF BOOKLET AND/OR STANDARD FINISHERS Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve minutes of the previous meeting held on February 22, 2021. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 22, 2021 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Memorialize Knox County Clerk Chief of Staff Michael Paseur. R-21-3-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, MEMORIALIZING KNOX COUNTY CLERK CHIEF OF STAFF MICHAEL PASEUR Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Recognize March as Women's History Month in Knox County. R-21-3-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING MARCH AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH IN KNOX COUNTY Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Remove item R-21-3-805 from the General Government Consent Calendar. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 6. Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to remove the following item from the General Government Consent Calendar: Item #37 – Resolution R-21-3-805 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for the provision of public assistance pursuant to Presidential Disaster Declaration number FEMA-4427-DR-TN for severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides during the period of February 9, 2019 to March 30, 2019 in an amount not to exceed $123,236.60 with a local match of $16,653.57. Commissioner Biggs seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Withdraw items R-21-3-214, R-21-3-903, R-21-3-904, and O-21-3-101 from the agenda. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 5. Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items: Item #21- Resolution R-21-3-214 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with TriCon, Inc. for the construction of a new northwest sector elementary school at a cost of $23,050,000.00; Item #40 – Resolution R-21-3-903 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule I, Section B entitled “Order of Business” to move Item M “Resolutions (Education Consent Calendar and Resolutions not on the Education Consent Calendar)” to follow after Item E “Presentations”; Item #41 – Resolution R-21-3-904 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule I, Section B entitled “Order of Business” to reverse the order of Item N “Resolutions (General Government Consent Calendar and Resolutions not on the General Government Consent Calendar)” so that Resolutions not on the General Government Consent Calendar will be heard before the General Government Consent Calendar; and Item #42 – Ordinance O-21-3-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2 entitled “Employees’ Merit System” to provide for various amendments to the Merit System for classified employees of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office (amends Ordinance O-90-9-111, adopted September 10, 1990; Ordinance O-91-8-114, adopted November 25, 1991; Ordinance O-94-10-101, adopted December 1, 1994; Ordinance O-95-4-101, adopted April 24, 1995; Ordinance O-19-1-101, adopted February 25, 2019; and Ordinance O-20-7-102, adopted September 28, 2020). Commissioner Biggs seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Add items R-21-3-102, R-21-3-805, and O-20-12-101 to the agenda. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 4. Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #2 - Resolution R-21-3-102 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, memorializing Knox County Clerk Chief of Staff Michael Paseur; Item #37 – Resolution R-21-3-805 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for the provision of public assistance pursuant to Presidential Disaster Declaration number FEMA-4427-DR-TN for severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides during the period of February 9, 2019 to March 30, 2019 in an amount not to exceed $123,236.60 with a local match of $16,653.57; and Item #43 – Ordinance O-20-12-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department (amends Ordinance O-96-3-102, adopted April 22, 1996). Commissioner Biggs seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Suspend rules to not read Consent Calendars aloud. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 3. Commissioner Dailey moved to suspend the rules and not read the Education Consent Calendar and the General Government Consent Calendar as stated in Section P, Consent Calendar, in the Commission Rules. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Approve ordinance amending County Board of Health advisory role O-20-12-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) O-20-12-101 was before the Board of Commissioners on first reading. Ms. Martha Buchanan, Director, Knox County Health Department, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Mr. David Buuck, Knox County Law Director, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Ward moved to approve O-20-12-101 – Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion. Commissioner Jay moved as a substitute motion to postpone 120 days to the May 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting on first reading O-20-12-101 – Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96). Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Hill, and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-6-1-0. Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted no. Commissioner Smith abstained from the vote. Commissioner Smith moved as a substitute motion to approve on first reading and postpone the second reading for 90 days until March 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting O-20-12-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Smith, Hill and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-3-4-0. Commissioners Lundy, Beeler and Dailey voted no. Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler and Biggs abstained from the vote. Commissioner Smith moved as a substitute motion to postpone for 30 days to the January 2021 Board on Commissioners meeting O-20-12-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Smith, Hill and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-7-0-0. Commissioners Lundy, Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted no. Upon roll call vote of the original motion by Commissioner Ward and seconded by Commissioner Dailey moved to approve on first reading O-20-12-101 Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 6-4-1-0. Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Hill, and Jay voted no. Commissioner Smith abstained from the vote. Personnel & appointments
Adopted 6-4-1-0
Split
Dec 21, 2020
Approve ordinance amending County Board of Health advisory role O-20-12-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) O-20-12-101 was before the Board of Commissioners on first reading. Ms. Martha Buchanan, Director, Knox County Health Department, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Mr. David Buuck, Knox County Law Director, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Ward moved to approve O-20-12-101 – Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion. Commissioner Jay moved as a substitute motion to postpone 120 days to the May 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting on first reading O-20-12-101 – Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96). Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Hill, and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-6-1-0. Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted no. Commissioner Smith abstained from the vote. Commissioner Smith moved as a substitute motion to approve on first reading and postpone the second reading for 90 days until March 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting O-20-12-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Smith, Hill and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-3-4-0. Commissioners Lundy, Beeler and Dailey voted no. Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler and Biggs abstained from the vote. Commissioner Smith moved as a substitute motion to postpone for 30 days to the January 2021 Board on Commissioners meeting O-20-12-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Smith, Hill and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-7-0-0. Commissioners Lundy, Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted no. Upon roll call vote of the original motion by Commissioner Ward and seconded by Commissioner Dailey moved to approve on first reading O-20-12-101 Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 6-4-1-0. Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Hill, and Jay voted no. Commissioner Smith abstained from the vote. Personnel & appointments
Substitute motion to defer:Failed 4-7-0-0
Split Failed
Dec 21, 2020
Approve ordinance amending County Board of Health advisory role O-20-12-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) O-20-12-101 was before the Board of Commissioners on first reading. Ms. Martha Buchanan, Director, Knox County Health Department, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Mr. David Buuck, Knox County Law Director, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Ward moved to approve O-20-12-101 – Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion. Commissioner Jay moved as a substitute motion to postpone 120 days to the May 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting on first reading O-20-12-101 – Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96). Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Hill, and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-6-1-0. Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted no. Commissioner Smith abstained from the vote. Commissioner Smith moved as a substitute motion to approve on first reading and postpone the second reading for 90 days until March 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting O-20-12-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Smith, Hill and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-3-4-0. Commissioners Lundy, Beeler and Dailey voted no. Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler and Biggs abstained from the vote. Commissioner Smith moved as a substitute motion to postpone for 30 days to the January 2021 Board on Commissioners meeting O-20-12-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Smith, Hill and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-7-0-0. Commissioners Lundy, Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted no. Upon roll call vote of the original motion by Commissioner Ward and seconded by Commissioner Dailey moved to approve on first reading O-20-12-101 Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 6-4-1-0. Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Hill, and Jay voted no. Commissioner Smith abstained from the vote. Personnel & appointments
Substitute motion:Failed 4-3-4-0
Split Failed
Dec 21, 2020
Approve ordinance amending County Board of Health advisory role O-20-12-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) O-20-12-101 was before the Board of Commissioners on first reading. Ms. Martha Buchanan, Director, Knox County Health Department, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Mr. David Buuck, Knox County Law Director, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Ward moved to approve O-20-12-101 – Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion. Commissioner Jay moved as a substitute motion to postpone 120 days to the May 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting on first reading O-20-12-101 – Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96). Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Hill, and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-6-1-0. Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted no. Commissioner Smith abstained from the vote. Commissioner Smith moved as a substitute motion to approve on first reading and postpone the second reading for 90 days until March 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting O-20-12-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Smith, Hill and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-3-4-0. Commissioners Lundy, Beeler and Dailey voted no. Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler and Biggs abstained from the vote. Commissioner Smith moved as a substitute motion to postpone for 30 days to the January 2021 Board on Commissioners meeting O-20-12-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) on first reading. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Smith, Hill and Jay voted aye. The substitute motion failed 4-7-0-0. Commissioners Lundy, Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted no. Upon roll call vote of the original motion by Commissioner Ward and seconded by Commissioner Dailey moved to approve on first reading O-20-12-101 Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department. (Ord. No. O-96-3-102, adopted 4-22-96) Commissioners Ward, Schoonmaker, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 6-4-1-0. Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Hill, and Jay voted no. Commissioner Smith abstained from the vote. Personnel & appointments
Substitute motion to defer:Failed 4-6-1-0
Split Failed
Dec 21, 2020
Approve ordinance prohibiting smoking on county playgrounds O-20-11-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Chapter 27, Article I, Sections 27-1 and 27-9 of the Knox County Code to prohibit smoking on the grounds of county-owned playgrounds. (Ord. No. O-10-4-102, adopted 5-24-10) O-20-11-101 was before the Board of Commissioners on second reading. Commissioner Hill moved to approve on second reading O-20-11-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Chapter 27, Article I, Sections 27-1 and 27-9 of the Knox County Code to prohibit smoking on the grounds of county-owned playgrounds. (Ord. No. O-10- 4-102, adopted 5-24-10) on second reading. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Public safety
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Authorize creation of Sports Authority of Knox County and City R-20-12-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the creation of the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee was before the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Chris Caldwell, Director, Knox County Finance, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Mr. Mark Mamantov, Attorney, Bass, Beery and Sims, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Beeler moved to approve R-20-12-902 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the creation of the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Authorize Development Agreement for Andrew Johnson Building redevelopment R-20-12-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing Knox County to enter into a Development Agreement with BNA Associates, LLC for the redevelopment of the Andrew Johnson Building was before the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Chris Caldwell, Director, Knox County Finance, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Mr. Mark Mamantov, Attorney, Bass, Berry and Sims, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Mr. Matt Meyers, Director, Knox County Procurement, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Mr. Philip Walker, BNA Associates, was present but did not speak. Commissioner Lundy moved to approve R-20-12-801 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing Knox County to enter into a Development Agreement with BNA Associates, LLC for the redevelopment of the Andrew Johnson Building. Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Hill, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 9-1-1-0. Commissioner Schoonmaker voted no. Commissioner Busler abstained from the vote. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-1-1-0
Split
Dec 21, 2020
Approve stop loss insurance agreement with Symetra Life Insurance R-20-12-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement in the estimated amount of $485,434.00 with Symetra Life Insurance Company for Stop Loss Insurance for the period beginning January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-903 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement in the estimated amount of $485,434.00 with Symetra Life Insurance Company for Stop Loss Insurance for the period beginning January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021. Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Accept monetary donations and school products for School Mania R-20-12-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of monetary donations in the total amount of $17,500.00 and various school products from numerous businesses in support of School Mania was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-901 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of monetary donations in the total amount of $17,500.00 and various school products from numerous businesses in support of School Mania. Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Approve HIDTA Subaward Agreement for drug overdose tracking software R-20-12-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the 2021 Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Subaward Agreement for the receipt of funds in the amount of $7,500.00 for the Knox County Regional Forensic Center to be used for a software license to assist in the tracking of overdose cases as part of the Drug Related Death Task Force in Knox County was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-803 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the 2021 Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Subaward Agreement for the receipt of funds in the amount of $7,500.00 for the Knox County Regional Forensic Center to be used for a software license to assist in the tracking of overdose cases as part of the Drug Related Death Task Force in Knox County. Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Accept FEMA grant award for COVID-19 expenditures R-20-12-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Program, designated as FEMA 4514-DR-TN, in the amount of $14,168.21 for COVID-19 related expenditures for the period from January 20, 2020 through December 31, 2020. (No local match required) was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-802 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Program, designated as FEMA 4514-DR-TN, in the amount of $14,168.21 for COVID-19 related expenditures for the period from January 20, 2020 through December 31, 2020. (No local match required) was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Approve contract with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless housing R-20-12-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Defined Services Contract with Volunteer Ministry Center to manage and operate the homeless housing facility for COVID-19 isolation and quarantine in the maximum amount of $47,000.00 for the term beginning January 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2021 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-603 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Defined Services Contract with Volunteer Ministry Center to manage and operate the homeless housing facility for COVID-19 isolation and quarantine in the maximum amount of $47,000.00 for the term beginning January 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2021. Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Accept EPA grant funding for Air Pollution Control Program R-20-12-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of additional grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $117,000.00 for Knox County Air Quality Management’s ongoing Air Pollution Control Program was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-602 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of additional grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $117,000.00 for Knox County Air Quality Management’s ongoing Air Pollution Control Program. Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Approve grant contract for dental services R-20-12-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $1,250,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of dental services. (No local match required) was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-601 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $1,250,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of dental services. (No local match required). Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Approve contract for used oil and hydrocarbon collection services R-20-12-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Spectra Environmental Group, Inc. to provide used oil and hydrocarbon collection services was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-406 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Spectra Environmental Group, Inc. to provide used oil and hydrocarbon collection services. Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Approve contract for construction/demolition landfill services R-20-12-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Knoxville Landfills, LLC to provide construction and demolition landfill disposal services was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-405 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Knoxville Landfills, LLC to provide construction and demolition landfill disposal services. Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Approve contract for roll-off hauling services R-20-12-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. to provide roll-off hauling services was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-404 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. to provide roll-off hauling services. Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Approve Stormwater Facilities Covenants with Knox TL Lot Acquisition, LLC R-20-12-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Knox TL Lot Acquisition, LLC for properties located at 864 Valley Glen Blvd. (CLT Parcel # 132-04922) and 0 Millstone Lane (CLT Parcel # 132-04923) in Commission District 5 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-402 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Knox TL Lot Acquisition, LLC for properties located at 864 Valley Glen Blvd. (CLT Parcel # 132-04922) and 0 Millstone Lane (CLT Parcel # 132-04923) in Commission District 5. Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Approve Stormwater Facilities Covenants with Igor Cheban R-20-12-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Igor Cheban for property located at 6939 Clinton Highway (CLT Parcel # 067-207) in Commission District 6 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-401 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Igor Cheban for property located at 6939 Clinton Highway (CLT Parcel # 067-207) in Commission District 6. Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Approve Amendment 4 to inmate communication contract R-20-12-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment 4 to Contract No. 15-680 with Securus Technologies, Inc. for the provision of an inmate communication and management system, which amendment extends the initial term of the contract to April 30, 2021 (Contract not to be renewed) was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-301 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment 4 to Contract No. 15-680 with Securus Technologies, Inc. for the provision of an inmate communication and management system, which amendment extends the initial term of the contract to April 30, 2021 (Contract not to be renewed). Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Confirm reappointment of John Fugate II to Emergency Communications District Board R-20-12-113 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor's reappointment of John Fugate II to the Knox County Emergency Communications District Board of Directors. (Term begins January 2, 2021 and expires January 1, 2025) was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-113 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor's reappointment of John Fugate II to the Knox County Emergency Communications District Board of Directors. (Term begins January 2, 2021 and expires January 1, 2025). Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Personnel & appointments
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Approve appointments/reappointments to Three Ridges Golf Board R-20-12-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Knox County Mayor's recommendations of Jim Jennings, Steven Clabough, Penny Kleinschmidt for reappointment and Scott Stallings for appointment to the Three Ridges Golf Board. (Terms begin January 1, 2021 and expire December 31, 2024) was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-112 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Knox County Mayor's recommendations of Jim Jennings, Steven Clabough, Penny Kleinschmidt for reappointment and Scott Stallings for appointment to the Three Ridges Golf Board. (Terms begin January 1, 2021 and expire December 31, 2024). Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Personnel & appointments
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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