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Finbarr Saunders

At-Large Seat C · Dec 17, 2011 – Dec 21, 2019

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Finbarr Saunders has cast 1,698 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 99.9% of recorded roll calls, with 574 motions made and 3 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).

On the issues

Attendance

1696 of 1698

recorded votes he or she was present for

present means neither absent nor recused

2

recorded votes marked absent or recused

Counted from roll calls, not a sign-in sheet — a member who was present but recorded no vote is indistinguishable here from one who was absent.

When the board disagrees

93 contested decisions · how these are counted

93

contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on

a decision is contested when at least one member voted the other way

3

of those, voted no on something adopted anyway

574 / 675

motions moved / seconded

Recaps: First 100 days · 2019 in review · 2018 in review · 2017 in review · 2016 in review · 2015 in review · 2014 in review · 2013 in review · 2012 in review

Patterns

How these are computed ↓

Deterministic breakdowns of Finbarr Saunders’s published record — not a score or a rating. Raw counts are always shown; a percentage appears only once there are at least 10 votes. As of the meeting of September 29, 2026 — the newest published record.

Votes by topic

Topic Votes Aye No Abstain Body median
Zoning & land use 400 398 (100%) 1 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Budget & taxes 124 121 (98%) 2 (2%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 106 106 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 150 150 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Schools 22 22 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Public safety 54 53 (98%) 1 (2%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 184 184 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Parks & community 137 137 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 80 80 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →

Attendance & dissent over time

Attendance rate

Dissents (no on adopted)

Dec 2011 Dec 2019
Full term · Dec 2011–Dec 2019. Vertical lines mark election dates.
Year Votes Present Attendance Dissents
2012 223 223 100% 0 See votes →
2013 147 147 100% 0 See votes →
2014 119 119 100% 0 See votes →
2015 205 204 100% 0 See votes →
2016 209 208 100% 1 See votes →
2017 253 253 100% 1 See votes →
2018 404 404 100% 0 See votes →
2019 138 138 100% 1 See votes →

Agreement with other members

Computed over contested votes only — the 93 non-unanimous (split) votes Finbarr Saunders cast, where the room recorded at least one Aye and at least one No. Unanimous votes are excluded because they carry no signal.

Member Voted the same Shared split votes
Gwen McKenzie 25 of 27 (93%) 27
Stephanie Welch 25 of 27 (93%) 27
Brenda Palmer 57 of 66 (86%) 66
Lauren Rider 22 of 27 (81%) 27
Nick Pavlis 50 of 62 (81%) 62
Daniel T. Brown 49 of 63 (78%) 63
Andrew Roberto 21 of 27 (78%) 27
Duane Grieve 48 of 62 (77%) 62
Mark Campen 65 of 90 (72%) 90
George C. Wallace 63 of 91 (69%) 91
Marshall Stair 58 of 84 (69%) 84
Nick Della Volpe 37 of 66 (56%) 66
Seema Singh 10 of 27 (37%) 27

See Finbarr Saunders’s split votes →

Motions made & seconded, by topic

Topic Made Seconded
Zoning & land use 18 151 See votes →
Budget & taxes 68 48 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 36 52 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 124 29 See votes →
Schools 9 10 See votes →
Public safety 19 23 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 38 72 See votes →
Parks & community 60 50 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 63 29 See votes →

How these breakdowns are computed

Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Finbarr Saunders’s published roll-call votes on City of Knoxville, TN City Council — the same record set behind the vote table below. Nothing is a composite score, a grade, or a ranking. The general pipeline (sources, extraction, gates, review) is described on the methodology page.

  • Votes by topic. Each published motion is attributed to every distinct neutral topic its agenda items carry — the primary subject and any secondary tags alike, so an item counts under every topic it’s about (and a consent-calendar motion covering several items counts under each); procedural items are excluded, as in the default vote browser. Aye/No/Abstain are counts of Finbarr Saunders’s own vote. A percentage is shown only when the topic has at least 10 votes. Body median is the median of the Aye and No tallies across the same motion set — the typical room split on that topic.
  • Attendance & dissent over time. Bucketed by the calendar year of each meeting. Attendance = votes where Finbarr Saunders was recorded present (not absent or recused) ÷ total votes that year; the percentage is shown only when the year has at least 10 votes. Dissents = “No” votes on motions the body adopted anyway. The denominators for every year are in the table above.
  • Term timeline & election markers. The two trend strips plot the yearly attendance and dissent figures above on a single time axis spanning Finbarr Saunders’s full term (Dec 17, 2011–Dec 21, 2019). The vertical lines mark public election-calendar dates — candidate-filing deadlines, primaries, and general elections — that fall within that span, each labeled with its date and type. Those dates are a matter of public record ; the timeline itself makes no claim about them. It marks the dates and draws the line; any pattern near an election is the reader’s to notice, not ours to assert.
  • Agreement with other members. Computed over contested votes only — motions where the roll call recorded at least one Aye and at least one No. For each colleague, the record set is the split motions where both cast an Aye or No (their seated overlap); “voted the same” counts the motions they cast the identical value on. A percentage is shown only when that shared set reaches 10 votes. Unanimous votes are excluded on purpose: they would launder everyone into near-total agreement.
  • Motions made & seconded. Straight counts of published motions where Finbarr Saunders is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).

Disclosed interests

Reprinted from Finbarr Saunders’s annual Statement of Interests (Form SS-8005) — a public record filed with the Tennessee Ethics Commission. Entity names and categories exactly as filed, for the official and spouse; the form states no dollar amounts, and neither do we. Each filing links to its source.

We don’t have this. No Statement of Interests on file for Finbarr Saunders. It does not mean none was filed — only that we hold no copy.

Appointments moved

Board and committee appointments Finbarr Saunders moved or seconded, as recorded in the minutes. Each links to the full decision, where the complete roll call is shown.

Appointee Board Term Decision
Ursula Bailey Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority not stated May 21, 2019 →
Jim Idol Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Jan 29, 2019 →
Avice Reid Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Jan 29, 2019 →
Nicholas St. Sauveur Knoxville Tree Board not stated Dec 4, 2018 →
Victoria Raschke Neighborhood Advisory Council not stated Dec 4, 2018 →
Dasha Lundy Historic Zoning Commission not stated Oct 23, 2018 →
Keith Hogue Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated Aug 14, 2018 →
Richard Allen Foster Downtown Design Review Board not stated Jul 3, 2018 →
Jason Scott Board of Environmental Appeals for the City not stated Apr 10, 2018 →
Jason E. Legg Board of the Public Building Authority not stated Dec 19, 2017 →
Linda Gay Blanc City Pension Board not stated Dec 19, 2017 →
Michael C. Thomas Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville not stated Dec 19, 2017 →
City Council Representative Knoxville Transportation Authority not stated Dec 16, 2017 →
Tim Hill Downtown Design Review Board not stated Jul 18, 2017 →
Julia A. Bentley Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority not stated Jun 20, 2017 →
Sam C. Bills City Pension Board not stated May 9, 2017 →
Ellen Lee Knox County Tax Equalization Board not stated Apr 25, 2017 →
Debbie Helsley Civil Service Merit Board not stated Mar 28, 2017 →
Mimi Meredith Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board not stated Mar 1, 2016 →
Teressa Williams Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board not stated Mar 1, 2016 →
Sandra G. Swilley Historic Zoning Commission not stated Jan 5, 2016 →
Douglas Veum Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board not stated Oct 27, 2015 →
Shana K. Love Knoxville Solicitations Board not stated Oct 13, 2015 →
Curtis Casciano City Tree Board not stated Oct 13, 2015 →
Kenneth B. Townsend City Tree Board not stated Sep 30, 2015 →
Tracie Hellwinckel City Tree Board not stated Dec 9, 2014 →
Thomas C. Welborn City Tree Board not stated Nov 11, 2014 →
Charles Jason Woodle Historic Zoning Commission not stated Oct 29, 2013 →
Travis Davis City Tree Board not stated Sep 17, 2013 →
Grant K. Barton Knox Region Solid Waste Advisory Board not stated May 14, 2013 →

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
Jan 5, 2016
R-2-2016 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Turkey Creek Wine & Spirits renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Turkey Creek Wine & Spirits LLC relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
R-1-2016 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Alcoa Highway Liquors license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Alcoa Highway Liquors relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Approve minutes from December 19, 2015 Special Session Motion to: approve the minutes from the December 19, 2015 Special Session of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Approve minutes from December 17, 2015 Regular Session Motion to: approve the minutes from the December 17, 2015 Regular Session of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
Approve an appeal by Bearden Council regarding use on review for restaurant space A Resolution approving an appeal by Bearden Council of the Metropolitan Planning Commission's decision to approve George Ewart's request for a Use on Review for up to 2,590 square feet of restaurant space in a C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) District, subject to eight conditions, property located on the south side of Sutherland Avenue, west of Lebanon Street. (MPC approved 8-4) (File No. 11-E-15-UR) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Withdrawn
Dec 17, 2015
Ordinance to increase penalty for failure to wear safety belt An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VII, Division 1, Section 17-392 to increase the penalty for failure to wear a safety belt in a motor vehicle.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
R-391-2015 Authorize Mayor to accept proposal for Stop Loss insurance A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal from BlueRe for Stop Loss insurance for the City of Knoxville’s Self-Insured Medical Plan and Prescription Drug Plan.(Requested by Employee Benefits)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
R-390-2015 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with WageWorks for FSA/HRA administration A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with WageWorks, Inc. to provide administration services for the City-sponsored Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for City employees, at a projected annual cost of $105,000.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
R-389-2015 Authorize Mayor to amend agreement establishing KGIS with Knox County and KUB A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Knox County and the Knoxville Utilities Board amending the 1985 original tri-party agreement which established the Knoxville Geographic Information System (KGIS).(Requested by Mayor)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
R-388-2015 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for governmental relations services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fred D. (Tony) Thompson, Jr. in the amount of $55,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
O-230-2015 Appropriate $500 from Community Improvement Fund for Thanksgiving Basket Project An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, serving as fiscal agent for Inskip Community Association ACI, toward the Thanksgiving Basket Project at Inskip Elementary School.(Requested by Council Member Campen)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
R-392-2015 Approve certificate of compliance for Vic's Package Store liquor license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Vic's Package Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
Approve minutes from December 8, 2015 meeting approve the minutes from the December 8, 2015 meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 8, 2015
File No. 9-C-15-VA Resolution on appeal by Daniel A. Sanders regarding parking variance A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Daniel A. Sanders of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve a variance to reduce the minimum number of required parking spaces from 59 spaces to 5 spaces, per Article 5, Section 7.A.3.a.Table, property located at 937 N Broadway. (BZA approved 4-0) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Split Failed
Dec 8, 2015 Motion to deny:
Deny appeal regarding parking variance at 937 N Broadway Appeal by Daniel A. Sanders of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve a variance to reduce the minimum number of required parking spaces from 59 spaces to 5 spaces
No
Split Failed
Dec 8, 2015
File No. 10-B-15-VA Resolution on appeal by Peggy Hambright, Magpies Bakery, regarding advertising device A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Peggy Hambright, Magpies Bakery, of a decision by the City of Knoxville Board of Zoning Appeals to uphold the Chief Building Official's decision that the roof structure as proposed is an advertising device (Art. 8 Sec. 2.2), property located at 846 N. Central Street. (BZA denied 5-0) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Withdrawn
Nov 10, 2015
Resolution to acquire right-of-way for Gay Street Streetscapes Project A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of right-of-way and temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 310 W. Church Avenue as part of the Gay Street Streetscapes Project - 700 Block.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Withdrawn
Nov 10, 2015 Motion to amend:
11-A-14-OA Amend zoning regulations regarding pet services An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations", regarding pet services. (MPC approved 7-6) (File No. 11-A-14-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
Oct 27, 2015
File No. 9-C-15-VA Approve appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals decision on parking variance A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Daniel A. Sanders of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve a variance to reduce the minimum number of required parking spaces from 59 spaces to 5 spaces, per Article 5, Section 7.A.3.a.Table, property located at 937 N Broadway. (BZA approved 4-0) (File No. 9-C-15-VA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Oct 27, 2015
O-224-2014 Amend Ordinance No. O-224-2014 to extend time for University of TN to satisfy conditions An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-224-2014 to close a portion of Frances Street from Melrose Avenue to Andy Holt Avenue to extend the time for the University of Tennessee to satisfy certain conditions.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
O-16-2015 Amend Ordinance No. O-16-2015 to extend time for University of TN to satisfy conditions An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-16-2015 to close a portion of Melrose Avenue from Frances Street to Melrose Place to extend the time for the University of Tennessee to satisfy certain conditions.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
O-204-2015 Establish process for City Council approval of liquor license certificates of compliance An Emergency Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 4, Article III, Sections 96 through Section 127 to establish a process for City Council to approve certificates of compliance for retail food store liquor license applications.(Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
R-351-2015 Approve application for brownfield cleanup grant for former McClung Warehouse properties A Resolution of Council authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a brownfield cleanup grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to provide funding in the total amount of $200,000 with an additional City match of $40,000 to carry out cleanup activities at the former McClung Warehouse properties on Jackson Avenue.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
R-350-2015 Approve application for brownfield cleanup grant for former sanitary laundry property A Resolution of Council authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a brownfield cleanup grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to provide funding in the total amount of $200,000 with an additional City match of $40,000 to carry out cleanup activities at the former sanitary laundry property located at 625 N. Broadway.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
R-349-2015 Approve agreement with University of Tennessee for Project Safe Neighborhoods evaluation A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the University of Tennessee for professional services for a Project Safe Neighborhoods Zone process and outcome evaluation for a total three-year contract amount not to exceed $67,788.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
R-348-2015 Appreciate Legacy Parks Foundation donation of 68.5 acres for Parks and Recreation A Resolution expressing appreciation to Legacy Parks Foundation for the donation of 68.5 acres of property on Cherokee Trail at River Bluff to be used for Parks and Recreation purposes, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
R-347-2015 Support Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee designation for FTA grant funds A Resolution supporting Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee’s designation by the FTA as a direct recipient for a portion of the Urbanized Area Formula Grant Funds (5307 Funds) received by the City of Knoxville as this area’s designated recipient and authorizing the Mayor and KCAC to execute any and all documents necessary for KCAC to file a grant application for $816,252.00 of Fiscal Year 2015 5307 funds.(Requested by Mayor)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
R-346-2015 Support East TN Human Resource Agency designation for FTA grant funds A Resolution supporting East Tennessee Human Resource Agency's designation by the FTA as a direct recipient for a portion of the Urbanized Area Formula Grant Funds (5307 Funds) received by the City of Knoxville as this area's designated recipient and authorizing the Mayor and ETHRA to execute any and all documents necessary for ETHRA to file a grant application for $371,354.00 of Fiscal Year 2015 5307 funds.(Requested by Mayor)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
R-345-2015 Approve agreement with Ecolane USA, Inc. for automated vehicle location system A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ecolane USA, Inc. to provide an automated vehicle location system for K-Trans Management, Inc. d/b/a Knoxville Area Transit paratransit and demand response vehicles for a period of five years at an upfront cost not to exceed $175,112.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
R-344-2015 Approve sale of decommissioned arson pickup truck to Bradley County Sheriff's Office A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve the sale of one decommissioned arson pickup truck to the Bradley County, Tennessee, Sheriff's Office for $8,000.00.(Requested by Fleet Services)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
R-343-2015 Approve agreement with Knox County for lease of two surplus pickup trucks A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox County, acting on behalf of the Knox County Sheriff's Office, for the lease of two surplus pickup trucks.(Requested by Fleet Services)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
R-342-2015 Approve agreement with NovaCopy, Inc. for copier rental and maintenance A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with NovaCopy, Inc. for rental and maintenance of multifunction copiers for City departmental use, at an estimated annual cost of $153,500.00.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
R-341-2015 Approve agreement with Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc. for KAT Employee Parking Lot A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $34,850.00 for the Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) Employee Parking Lot Project on Magnolia Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering and Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
R-340-2015 Approve amendment to agreement with TDOT for Upper Second Creek/Old City Greenway Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 060018 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Upper Second Creek/Old City Greenway Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
R-339-2015 Approve agreement with Adams & Sons, Inc. for 2014 Neighborhood Drainage - Phase I Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Adams & Sons, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,045,533.50 for the 2014 Neighborhood Drainage - Phase I Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
R-338-2015 Approve easement agreement with Shulz Brau Brewing, LLC for outswinging door A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement agreement with Shulz Brau Brewing, LLC to permit an outswinging door to encroach into the public right-of-way for the benefit of the proposed redevelopment of a beer brewing facility and pub with beer garden.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
R-337-2015 Approve agreement with Catholic Charities for CDBG funding for roof replacement A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide $70,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for roof replacement at Samaritan Place.(Requested by Department of Community Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
R-336-2015 Authorize quitclaim deed to SOAR Youth Ministries, Inc. for property A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to SOAR Youth Ministries, Inc. d/b/a Thrive Lonsdale for one parcel of property located at 1229 Louisiana Avenue, Parcel ID No. 081-JD-032, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $500.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
O-203-2015 Rezone property on Emory Place/King Street from C-3 to C-2 An Ordinance to rezone property on the southeast side of Emory Place, northeast side of King Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, John C. Texada, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-1) (MPC File No. 9-E-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
O-202-2015 Rezone property on Ogden St/W. Magnolia Ave from C-3 to C-2 An Ordinance to rezone property on the southwest side of Ogden Street, southeast side of W. Magnolia Avenue, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, The Courtland Group, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0) (MPC File No. 9-B-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
O-201-2015 Close portion of Old Callahan Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Old Callahan Drive from the northwest corner of parcel 067 EA 012 to the southeast corner of parcel 067 EA 012, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Robert G. Campbell & Associates, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-1) (File No. 9-A-15-SC) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
O-200-2015 Amend Zoning Regulations for directory signs An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations, regarding certain regulations for directory signs. (MPC approved 11-0-1) (File No. 9-A- 15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
O-199-2015 Amend City Code Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 7.5-62 relative to Rules of Procedure An Ordinance to amend Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 7.5-62 of the Knoxville City Code relative to the Rules of Procedure.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Approve appointment of Charles R. Harr to Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority A Resolution approving the appointment of Charles R. Harr to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.(Requested by Mayor)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
R-334-2015 Reappoint Douglas Veum to Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board A Resolution reappointing Douglas Veum to the Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board.(Requested by Councilmember Grieve)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
O-209-2015 Appropriate $400 from Community Improvement Fund to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $400.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville- Knox County Community Action Committee, serving as fiscal agent for "Five Points Up" group, toward promoting health equity and doing positive work in the Five Points area of East Knoxville.(Requested by Council Members Campen, Brown and Stair)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
O-208-2015 Appropriate $1,750 from Community Improvement Fund to Legacy Parks Foundation An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation acting as fiscal agent on behalf of the Bearden Council to further develop the Everly Brothers Park at Kingston Pike and Forest Park Boulevard.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, and Stair)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
O-207-2015 Appropriate $600 from Community Improvement Fund to Wesley Neighbors Community Association An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Wesley Neighbors Community Association toward certain costs associated with its neighborhood newsletter.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Council Members Grieve, Campen, and Stair)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
O-206-2015 Appropriate $2,350 from Community Improvement Fund to Free Medical Clinic of America An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,350.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Free Medical Clinic of America to be utilized toward ongoing free medical services for certain uninsured individuals.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, Campen, Brown, Stair and Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
O-205-2015 Appropriate $500 from Community Improvement Fund to Golden Gloves Charities, Inc. An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Golden Gloves Charities, Inc.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
R-356-2015 Grant pension to Lynette M. Young A Resolution granting a pension of $213.29 per month to Lynette M. Young, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
R-355-2015 Grant pension to Mark E. Lacey A Resolution granting a pension of $2,314.54 per month to Mark E. Lacey, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
R-354-2015 Grant pension to Janice McClelland A Resolution granting a pension of $572.31 per month (defined benefit only) to Janice McClelland, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
R-353-2015 Approve certificate of compliance for liquor license for Middlebrook Discount Tobacco & Liquor A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Middlebrook Discount Tobacco & Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
R-352-2015 Approve certificate of compliance for liquor license for Broadway Wine & Liquor A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Broadway Wine & Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Approve minutes from prior meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to: approve the minutes from the October 13, 2015 City Council Meeting
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
R-330-2015 Authorize IDB to accept payments in lieu of taxes for Brookvale Lane property A resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from AmeriTeam Services, LLC and Brookvale II, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real and personal property to be located at 6014 and 6016 Brookvale Lane, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in the furtherance of the public purposes of the Industrial Development Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-52-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Recused
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
R-331-2015 Execute agreement with Design & Construction Svcs. for KPD security fence A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $238,054.61 for the installation of a security fence for the perimeter of the Knoxville Police Department Public Safety Building.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Split
Oct 13, 2015
R-336-2015 Postpone Resolution R-336-2015 regarding quitclaim deed to SOAR Youth Ministries ITEMS FOR POSTPONEMENT (Indicated with "P") Resolution No. R-336-2015 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to SOAR Youth Ministries, Inc. d/b/a Thrive Lonsdale for one parcel of property located at 1229 Louisiana Avenue, Parcel ID No. 081-JD-032, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $500.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development)
Aye
Deferred
Oct 13, 2015
Rezone property on Emory Pl./King St. from C-3 to C-2 An Ordinance to rezone property on the southeast side of Emory Place, northeast side of King Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, John C. Texada, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-1) (MPC File No. 9-E-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Rezone property on Ogden St./W. Magnolia Ave. from C-3 to C-2 An Ordinance to rezone property on the southwest side of Ogden Street, southeast side of W. Magnolia Avenue, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, The Courtland Group, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0) (MPC File No. 9-B-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Close portion of Old Callahan Drive and issue quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Old Callahan Drive from the northwest corner of parcel 067 EA 012 to the southeast corner of parcel 067 EA 012, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Robert G. Campbell & Associates, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-1) (File No. 9-A-15-SC) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Amend Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations for directory signs An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations, regarding certain regulations for directory signs. (MPC approved 11-0-1) (File No. 9-A- 15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Amend Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 7.5-62 of Knoxville City Code An Ordinance to amend Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 7.5-62 of the Knoxville City Code relative to the Rules of Procedure.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
R-333-2015 Move Council and Beer Board meetings from Dec 22 to Dec 17, 2015 A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville moving its regularly scheduled Council and Beer Board meetings from December 22, 2015 to December 17, 2015.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Beer Board Chair Palmer)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
R-332-2015 Execute agreement with Design & Construction Svcs. for Solid Waste Transfer Facility A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $203,053.00 for the removal and replacement of Compactor #1 and rebuilding of Press Pit and Pit Paddle at the City of Knoxville Solid Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
R-329-2015 Agree with Tennessee Valley Title Insurance Co. for corridor improvements A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tennessee Valley Title Insurance Company for real estate title examination and closing services for the Blount Avenue/Sevier Avenue Corridor Improvements Project, for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
R-328-2015 Amend contract with Vaughn & Melton for Sevier Avenue Improvements Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-15-0180 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project, increasing the contract price by $56,000.00 for a new contract total of $307,095.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
R-327-2015 Execute agreement with D. R. Phillips, LLC for stream restoration project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with D. R. Phillips, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $366,280.07 for the Cavalier Avenue and Ulster Avenue Stream Restoration Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
R-326-2015 Accept $2,500 grant from Knox County Health Dept. for Project Diabetes A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant award of $2,500.00, to be utilized by the Employee Benefits Department, with no required match, from the Knox County Health Department to fund Project Diabetes program implementation.(Requested by Employee Benefits)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
R-325-2015 Confirm appointment of Shana K. Love to the Knoxville Solicitations Board A Resolution confirming the appointment of Shana K. Love to the Knoxville Solicitations Board.(Requested by Mayor)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
R-324-2015 Confirm appointment of Curtis Casciano to the City Tree Board A Resolution confirming the appointment of Curtis Casciano to the City Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
R-323-2015 Appoint Pat Harmon to City Property Naming Committee A Resolution appointing Pat Harmon to serve as the First District's representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
O-198-2015 Appropriate $250 from Community Improvement Fund to Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Assoc. Ordinance No. O-198-2015 An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward planting willow oak trees in the park mall area.(Requested by Council Member Della Volpe)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
O-197-2015 Appropriate $250 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox Heritage, Inc. Ordinance No. O-197-2015 An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knox Heritage, Inc., toward the cost of hosting the East Tennessee Preservation Conference, October 22-24.(Requested by Council Member Grieve)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
O-196-2015 Appropriate $800 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox County Public Library Foundation Ordinance No. O-196-2015 An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knox County Public Library Foundation to be utilized toward the project to create a digital archive of the Knoxville News Sentinel.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Brown, and Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
O-195-2015 Appropriate $650 from Community Improvement Fund to West High School baseball boosters CONSENT ITEMS (Indicated with "*") Ordinance No. O-195-2015 An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to West High School toward the baseball boosters batting cage, capital project fund.(Requested by Council Members Della Volpe, Campen, and Brown)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Add Resolution 11-i to the agenda ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADDED BY MOTION (Indicated with "M") Motion to: add Resolution 11-i to the agenda
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Approve minutes from September 30, 2015 City Council Meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to: approve the minutes from the September 30, 2015 City Council Meeting
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
R-307-2015 Approve appeal of MPC decision on Branch Towers telecommunications tower A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by neighborhood property owners and residents (names on file) of the Metropolitan Planning Commission's decision to approve Branch Towers' request for a Use on Review for a 150 foot monopole telecommunications tower in an R-1 (Low Density Residential) District, subject to eight conditions, property located on the northwest side of Ridgecrest Drive, east of Hollyhock Lane. (MPC approved 8-5) (File No. 5-B-15-UR) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
Sep 30, 2015 Motion to amend:
O-174-2015 Amend ordinance regarding special assessment levy in Central Business Improvement District An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article IX, Section 2-1076 regarding the special assessment levy in the Central Business Improvement District.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
No
Split Failed
Sep 30, 2015
R-314-2015 Authorize agreement for food/beverage services at Civic Auditorium and Chilhowee Park A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ovations Food Services, LP d/b/a Spectra Food Services and Hospitality to provide food and beverage services at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum and at Chilhowee Park.(Requested by Public Assembly Facilities)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
R-313-2015 Authorize agreement with Merit Construction for Will Skelton Greenway Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Merit Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $407,365.00 for the Will Skelton Greenway Stabilization Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
R-312-2015 Authorize agreement with Design & Construction Services for S. Gay St. Improvements A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,475,936.91 for the 700 Block South Gay Street Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015 Motion to suspend the rules:
R-307-2015 Approve appeal of MPC decision on Branch Towers telecommunications tower A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by neighborhood property owners and residents (names on file) of the Metropolitan Planning Commission's decision to approve Branch Towers' request for a Use on Review for a 150 foot monopole telecommunications tower in an R-1 (Low Density Residential) District, subject to eight conditions, property located on the northwest side of Ridgecrest Drive, east of Hollyhock Lane. (MPC approved 8-5) (File No. 5-B-15-UR) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
O-175-2015 Rezone property on Francis Road from A-1 to R-1 An Ordinance to rezone property on the northwest side of Francis Road, southwest of Socony Lane, from A-1 (General Agricultural) to R-1 (Low Density Residential), William and Brenda Bidwell, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (MPC File No. 8-E-15-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
O-189-2015 Rezone property on N. Broadway from C-3 to C-2 An Ordinance to rezone property on the east side of N. Broadway, northeast side of N. Central Street, southwest side of Lamar Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) to C-2 (Central Business) District, subject to one condition, 700 Broadway GP, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (MPC File No. 8-B-15-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
O-188-2015 Rezone property on Commerce Avenue from C-3/D-1 to C-2/D-1 An Ordinance to rezone property on the north side of Commerce Avenue, west of S. Central Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) to C-2 (Central Business) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District, La Corona Fine Properties, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (MPC File No. 8-A-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
O-187-2015 Close Horizon Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close Horizon Drive from the southwest corner of lot 212 to the end of the cul-de-sac at lot 243, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, NMI Residential Investments, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-G-15-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
O-186-2015 Close Volunteer Boulevard and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close Volunteer Boulevard between Todd Helton Drive and Cumberland Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0- 2) (File No. 8-F-15-SC) (First & Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
O-185-2015 Close Melrose Place and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close Melrose Place from Lake Avenue to Melrose Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-E-15- SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
O-184-2015 Close Melrose Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close Melrose Avenue from Melrose Place to Volunteer Boulevard, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-D-15-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
O-183-2015 Close Chi Phi Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close Chi Phi Avenue from Lake Avenue to Terrace Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-C-15- SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
O-182-2015 Close alley from Thirteenth Street and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from Thirteenth Street to the western terminus, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-D-15-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
O-181-2015 Close alley between Cumberland and White Avenues and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from Cumberland Avenue to White Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0- 2) (File No. 8-C-15-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
O-180-2015 Close alley between W. Caldwell and W. Quincy Avenues and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from W. Caldwell Avenue to W. Quincy Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Reed's Enterprises, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-A-15-AC) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
O-179-2015 Close alley in Geyland Heights Subdivision and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from the northwest corner of Lot 6, Block 16, Geyland Heights Subdivision, to the southeast corner of Lot 20, Block 15, Geyland Heights Subdivision, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Michael Brady, Inc./John Patteson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-B-15-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
O-178-2015 Close Cherokee Cove Road and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close Cherokee Cove Road from Log Haven Drive to the northern terminus, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Michael Brady, Inc./John Patteson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-B-15-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
O-177-2015 Close Log Haven Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close Log Haven Drive from Candora Road to the eastern terminus, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Michael Brady, Inc./John Patteson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-A-15-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
O-176-2015 Amend ordinance to allow certain parking on paved shoulders An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VI, Division I, Section 17-287 to improve the regulation of parking by allowing certain parking upon the paved shoulder of roadways.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
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