City of Knoxville · City Council
On February 17, 2015, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 25 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.
Official minutes (PDF) →Our summary — not the record
The City Council met and approved various measures, including funding for home repair programs and park maintenance. They also appointed members to the KAT Community Advisory Committee and authorized the purchase of property for bridge improvements. A proposed rezoning of land near S. Northshore Drive failed to receive a motion and was thus rejected.
Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.
Approve minutes from February 3 City Council meeting.
Motion to: Approve minutes from February 3 City Council meeting.
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Duane Grieve
Follow & discuss this decision →a. ITEMS WITHDRAWN (Indicated with "W")
No published motion on this item.
b. ITEMS FOR POSTPONEMENT (Indicated with "P") An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," definitions and sign regulations. (MPC Forwarded to City Council 10-5) (File No. 10-B-13-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Postpone Ordinance amending Zoning Regulations definitions and sign regulations.
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
c. ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADDED BY MOTION (Indicated with "M") Motion to: Add Resolution 11p to the agenda honoring and congratulating the Kerbela Shrine Temple on the occasion of its Centennial.
Motion to: Add Resolution 11p to the agenda honoring and congratulating the Kerbela Shrine Temple on the occasion of its Centennial.
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Duane Grieve
Follow & discuss this decision →d. CONSENT ITEMS (Indicated with "*")
Approve consent items.
Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
a. A Resolution appointing Chris Jenkins to serve as a member of the KAT Community Advisory Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Campen)
A Resolution appointing Chris Jenkins to serve as a member of the KAT Community Advisory Committee.
Moved by Mark Campen · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →b. A Resolution appointing Pastor Andrew Gene Thomas, Jr. to serve as a member of the KAT Community Advisory Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Brown)
A Resolution appointing Pastor Andrew Gene Thomas, Jr. to serve as a member of the KAT Community Advisory Committee.
Moved by Daniel T. Brown · seconded by Nick Pavlis
Follow & discuss this decision →c. A Resolution appointing Jenny Nash to serve as a member of the KAT Community Advisory Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Grieve)
A Resolution appointing Jenny Nash to serve as a member of the KAT Community Advisory Committee.
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Nick Pavlis
Follow & discuss this decision →d. A Resolution appointing Erich Schulman to serve as a member of the KAT Community Advisory Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders)
A Resolution appointing Erich Schulman to serve as a member of the KAT Community Advisory Committee.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Daniel T. Brown
Follow & discuss this decision →a. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of S. Northshore Drive, south of Kingston Pike, from F-1 (Floodway) District to C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) / F-1 (Floodway) District, Jerry Green, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0) (MPC File No. 12-A-14-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
a. A Resolution respectfully requesting the Metropolitan Planning Commission to study and prepare a small area plan for that portion of Northshore Drive from Kingston Pike south to the northern boundary of Sacred Heart Church, with said small area plan possibly becoming an extension of the Bearden Village Opportunities Plan.(Requested by Councilmember Grieve)
A Resolution respectfully requesting the Metropolitan Planning Commission to study and prepare a small area plan for that portion of Northshore Drive from Kingston Pike south to the northern boundary of Sacred Heart Church, with said small area plan possibly becoming an extension of the Bearden Village Opportunities Plan.
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
b. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Canopy Easement Agreement with The Tennessean, LLC for the installation of a canopy over Clinch Avenue.(Requested by Administration)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Canopy Easement Agreement with The Tennessean, LLC for the installation of a canopy over Clinch Avenue.
Moved by Daniel T. Brown · seconded by Nick Pavlis
Follow & discuss this decision →c. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an additional $161,600.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program.(Requested by Department of Community Development)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an additional $161,600.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program.
Moved by Brenda Palmer · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →d. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Renee Hoyos for one parcel of property located at 434 E. Quincy Avenue, CLT No: 081-FL-018, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $5,000.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Renee Hoyos for one parcel of property located at 434 E. Quincy Avenue, CLT No: 081-FL-018, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $5,000.00.
Moved by Mark Campen · seconded by Duane Grieve
Follow & discuss this decision →e. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Jason Varney and wife, Jessica Varney, for one parcel of property located at 227 E. Anderson Avenue, CLT No: 081-MA-026, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $7,000.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Jason Varney and wife, Jessica Varney, for one parcel of property located at 227 E. Anderson Avenue, CLT No: 081-MA-026, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $7,000.00.
Moved by Mark Campen · seconded by Duane Grieve
Follow & discuss this decision →f. A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 953 E. Moody Avenue (CLT No: 109-GB-015.05), believed to be owned by Bahman Kasraei, at an estimated cost of $189,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Department of Community Development)
A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 953 E. Moody Avenue (CLT No: 109-GB-015.05), believed to be owned by Bahman Kasraei, at an estimated cost of $189,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted and Vacant Properties Committee.
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →g. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a right of way in fee simple title and a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 2385 Sunnywood Lane from Kim Chi Thi Nguyen and Kahn Van Le for $426.00 as part of the Wilkerson Road Bridge Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a right of way in fee simple title and a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 2385 Sunnywood Lane from Kim Chi Thi Nguyen and Kahn Van Le for $426.00 as part of the Wilkerson Road Bridge Improvements Project.
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →h. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a right of way in fee simple title and a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 2601 Merchant Drive from Robert Lane Easterly for $492.00 as part of the Wilkerson Road Bridge Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a right of way in fee simple title and a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 2601 Merchant Drive from Robert Lane Easterly for $492.00 as part of the Wilkerson Road Bridge Improvements Project.
Moved by Brenda Palmer · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →i. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement with William E. and Shelba H. Murphy to permit their building to encroach onto property located at 1514 Hoitt Avenue, owned by the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement with William E. and Shelba H. Murphy to permit their building to encroach onto property located at 1514 Hoitt Avenue, owned by the City of Knoxville.
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
j. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-14-0318 with NEO Corporation for the Lakeshore Park Large Buildings Abatement and Demolition Project, increasing the contract amount by $116,755.00 for a new contract total of $1,710,170.34 and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-14-0318 with NEO Corporation for the Lakeshore Park Large Buildings Abatement and Demolition Project, increasing the contract amount by $116,755.00 for a new contract total of $1,710,170.34 and extending the date of completion.
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Mark Campen
Follow & discuss this decision →k. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) concerning new utility facilities and temporary street lights for Lakeshore Park.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) concerning new utility facilities and temporary street lights for Lakeshore Park.
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →l. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project, for an amount not to exceed $251,095.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project, for an amount not to exceed $251,095.00.
Moved by Daniel T. Brown · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →m. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with William L. Ambrose, III, for approximately 658 square feet of a portion of the first floor at 30 Market Square for an annual amount not to exceed $6,240.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with William L. Ambrose, III, for approximately 658 square feet of a portion of the first floor at 30 Market Square for an annual amount not to exceed $6,240.00.
Moved by Brenda Palmer · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →p. A Resolution honoring and congratulating the Kerbela Shrine Temple on the occasion of its Centennial.(Requested by Council)
A Resolution honoring and congratulating the Kerbela Shrine Temple on the occasion of its Centennial.
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →a. An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2014/2015.(Requested by Department of Finance)
An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2014/2015.
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Duane Grieve
Follow & discuss this decision →c. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,600.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Fountain City Lions Club to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Fountain City Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,600.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Fountain City Lions Club to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Fountain City Park.
Moved by Mark Campen · seconded by Duane Grieve
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