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Regular meeting — January 28, 2020

On January 28, 2020, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 22 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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Plain-language summary

The City Council met and approved numerous personnel matters, primarily granting pensions to former city employees. They also authorized acceptance of insurance and grant proposals, including funding for transit buses and drug enforcement. Additionally, multiple ordinances were approved to close rights-of-way and rezone property.

Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

Absent: Seema Singh (all 22 recorded votes)

Everything taken up, in order

Approve minutes from the January 14, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council

Motion to: approve the minutes of the January 14, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

approve the minutes of the January 14, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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Authorize Mayor to execute lease agreement with Thrive Lonsdale for a community center

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with SOAR Youth Ministries, Inc. d/b/a Thrive Lonsdale for lease of a portion of the property located at 1212 New York Avenue for use as a community center.(Requested by Finance Department)

Withdrawn Withdrawn 8-0-0-1

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Stephanie Welch

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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Rezone property on East Fifth Avenue from Park and Open Space to Planned Residential

An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1605 East Fifth Avenue (Parcel ID 82 PK 038), 1615 East Fifth Avenue (Parcel ID 82 PK 035), and 1617 East Fifth Avenue (Parcel ID 82 PK 034), all from OS-2 (Park and Open Space) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, not to exceed 24 dwelling units per acre, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-1) (PC File No. 10-S-19-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Withdrawn Withdrawn 8-0-0-1

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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Approve appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals decision for property at 931 Langford Ave

A Resolution approving an appeal by Jennifer Arthur of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve four variances, more fully described herein, for property temporarily designated as 931 Langford Avenue, Michael Davis, Applicant. (File number 11-I-19-VA)(Requested by Plans Review and Inspections)

R-12-2020 · item history →

Grant pension of $3,001.44/month to Madeline A. Rogero of General Government

A Resolution granting a pension of $3,001.44 per month to Madeline A. Rogero, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-13-2020 · item history →

Grant pension of $3,497.55/month to John E. Tillett of Knoxville Fire Department

A Resolution granting a pension of $3,497.55 per month to John E. Tillett, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-14-2020 · item history →

Grant pension of $2,758.10/month to Richard T. Collins of General Government

A Resolution granting a pension of $2,758.10 per month to Richard T. Collins, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-15-2020 · item history →

Grant pension of $630.28/month to Roger L. Kelley of General Government

A Resolution granting a pension of $630.28 per month to Roger L. Kelley, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-16-2020 · item history →

Grant pension of $4,665.58/month to Robert A. Kollenberg of Police Department

A Resolution granting a pension of $4,665.58 per month to Robert A. Kollenberg, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-17-2020 · item history →

Grant pension of $3,511.68/month to Robert G. Rose of Knoxville Police Department

A Resolution granting a pension of $3,511.68 per month to Robert G. Rose, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-18-2020 · item history →

Grant pension of $3,214.48/month to Ronald W. Trentham of Police Department

A Resolution granting a pension of $3,214.48 per month to Ronald W. Trentham, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-19-2020 · item history →

Grant pension of $4,051.80/month to Russell Whitfield of Police Department

A Resolution granting a pension of $4,051.80 per month to Russell Whitfield, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-20-2020 · item history →

Grant pension of $603.70/month to Steven W. Barnes of Knoxville Fire Department

A Resolution granting a pension of $603.70 per month to Steven W. Barnes, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-21-2020 · item history →

Grant pension of $3,102.03/month to Tracy D. May of Knoxville Fire Department

A Resolution granting a pension of $3,102.03 per month to Tracy D. May, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-22-2020 · item history →

Grant pension of $4,334.10/month to Timothy M. Snoderly of Police Department

A Resolution granting a pension of $4,334.10 per month to Timothy M. Snoderly, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-23-2020 · item history →

Grant pension of $5,107.53/month to Warren E. Hamlin of Police Department

A Resolution granting a pension of $5,107.53 per month to Warren E. Hamlin, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-24-2020 · item history →

Grant pension of $4,498.45/month to Jeffrey L. Stiles of Police Department

A Resolution granting a pension of $4,498.45 per month to Jeffrey L. Stiles, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-25-2020 · item history →

Grant pension of $4,040.02/month to John D. Shelton of Police Department

A Resolution granting a pension of $4,040.02 per month to John D. Shelton, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-26-2020 · item history →

Grant pension of $130.35/month (defined benefit) to John F. Saunders, Jr.

A Resolution granting a pension of $130.35 per month (defined benefit only) to John F. Saunders, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-27-2020 · item history →

Grant pension of $3,539.26/month to James M. McCarter II of Police Department

A Resolution granting a pension of $3,539.26 per month to James M. McCarter II, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-28-2020 · item history →

Grant pension of $3,844.64/month to John M. Mays of Knoxville Police Department

A Resolution granting a pension of $3,844.64 per month to John M. Mays, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-29-2020 · item history →

Grant pension of $3,730.64/month to Jack R. Lay of Knoxville Fire Department

A Resolution granting a pension of $3,730.64 per month to Jack R. Lay, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-30-2020 · item history →

Grant pension of $2,995.47/month to Joseph Huckleby of Knoxville Police Department

A Resolution granting a pension of $2,995.47 per month to Joseph Huckleby, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-31-2020 · item history →

Grant pension of $1,881.36/month to Janet L. Brewer of General Government

A Resolution granting a pension of $1,881.36 per month to Janet L. Brewer, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-32-2020 · item history →

Grant pension of $1,758.20/month to Evelyn D. Thomas of General Government

A Resolution granting a pension of $1,758.20 per month to Evelyn D. Thomas, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-33-2020 · item history →

Grant pension of $3,802.72/month to Darrell W. Whitaker of Fire Department

A Resolution granting a pension of $3,802.72 per month to Darrell W. Whitaker, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-34-2020 · item history →

Grant pension of $4,022.19/month to Craig E. McNew of Police Department

A Resolution granting a pension of $4,022.19 per month to Craig E. McNew, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-35-2020 · item history →

Grant pension of $4,082.12/month to Brian E. Townsend of Fire Department

A Resolution granting a pension of $4,082.12 per month to Brian E. Townsend, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-36-2020 · item history →

Reappoint Ellen Lee and George Anna Yarbro to Knox County Board of Equalization

A Resolution reappointing Ellen Lee and George Anna Yarbro to the Knox County Board of Equalization.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Stephanie Welch

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-37-2020 · item history →

Confirm appointments to Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville

A Resolution confirming the appointments of Kumi Alderman, Charles Lomax, Jr., and Stephanie Brewer Cook to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-38-2020 · item history →

Appoint Lynne Fugate to City Pension Board, fulfilling Stephanie Welch's unexpired term

A Resolution appointing Lynne Fugate to fulfill the unexpired term of Stephanie Welch as City Council's representative on the City Pension Board.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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O-5-2020 · item history →

Close unnamed right-of-way from West Cliff Drive to Ten Mile Creek, authorize quitclaim deeds

An Ordinance to close an unnamed right-of-way from West Cliff Drive between 8100 West Cliff Drive and 8020 West Cliff Drive to the end of the unimproved right-of-way at Ten Mile Creek, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, William Webb, Applicant. (PC Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-A-19-SC) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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O-6-2020 · item history →

Close portion of alley at 237 Maryville Pike, authorize quitclaim deeds to property owners

An Ordinance to close a portion of the unnamed alley between Maryville Pike and the unnamed right-of-way at the rear lot line of Lot 13 on City Ward Map 25, 237 Maryville Pike, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Ian Adamski, Applicant. (PC Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-A-19-AC) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Stephanie Welch · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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O-7-2020 · item history →

Close right-of-way at 1119 Sevier Avenue, authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners

An Ordinance to close the portion of the right-of-way located at 1119 Sevier Avenue between 1115 Sevier Avenue and 1125 Sevier Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Daniel Odle, Applicant. (PC Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-B-19-SC) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Stephanie Welch · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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O-8-2020 · item history →

Rezone property at 2350 Robinson Road to RN-2 Single Family Residential Neighborhood

An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2350 Robinson Road, Parcel ID 106 A A 00302 from A-1 (General Agricultural) District / RP-1 (Planned Residential) District / R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to RN-2 (Single Family Residential Neighborhood) District, T. Dean Larue, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (PC File No. 11-F-19-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Stephanie Welch

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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Resolution 10-a was postponed

Resolution 10-a was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b

No published motion on this item.

R-39-2020 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to accept Travelers' proposal for builders' risk insurance coverage

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Travelers Property Casualty Company of America for builders' risk insurance coverage for the City of Knoxville for an estimated total premium of $194,159.00 and to execute a contract consistent with Travelers' proposal.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-40-2020 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Morgan Contracting for Cured-in-Place Pipe Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0092 with Morgan Contracting Inc. for the Cured-in-Place Pipe Project, increasing the contract amount by $130,158.81 for a new contract total of $950,863.81.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-41-2020 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Rogers Group for 2020 Resurfacing Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $4,414,673.40 for the 2020 Resurfacing Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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Resolution 11-d was withdrawn

Resolution 11-d was withdrawn earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-a

No published motion on this item.

R-42-2020 · item history →

Rescind R-352-2019; authorize Mayor to apply for/accept grant for transit buses

A Resolution rescinding Resolution No. R-352-2019 and authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $2,204,680.00 on behalf of Knoxville Area Transit for the purchase of three fixed-route transit buses using the VW Settlement Transit and Shuttle Bus Grant Funds with a City match of $56,530.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Janet Testerman · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-43-2020 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to amend agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center for Sexual Assault Center

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to Agreement No. C-19-0106 with Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. which provides funding in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for essential services of the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee, to extend the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2020 and to provide for the option to extend the Agreement for one additional one-year period.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-44-2020 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Appalachia HIDTA Grant for narcotics crimes

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept an Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Grant in the amount of $161,500.00, with no required matching funds, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration as part of the multi-jurisdictional law enforcement agency efforts in combating narcotics crimes, to be used to fund officer overtime.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Janet Testerman

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-45-2020 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to accept AAA grant for Distracted Driving awareness items

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $3,500.00, with no required local match, from AAA - the Auto Club Group in Tennessee, to purchase items to enhance awareness of the dangers of Distracted Driving.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-46-2020 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Clean Earth of Alabama for hazardous waste services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Clean Earth of Alabama, Inc. to provide transportation and disposal services for the household hazardous wastes collected through the joint City/County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program.(Requested by Public Service Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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Resolutions 11-j through 11-ag were approved on consent

Resolutions 11-j through 11-ag were approved on consent - see Section 5-d

No published motion on this item.

Amend Knoxville City Code Section 2-450 to adjust Classification and Compensation Plan

An Ordinance to amend Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plan for General Government employees.(Requested by Civil Service)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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Ordinance 12-c was withdrawn

Ordinance 12-c was withdrawn earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-a

No published motion on this item.

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