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Lauren Rider

District 4 · Dec 16, 2017 – Dec 20, 2025

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Lauren Rider has cast 4,388 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 97.2% of recorded roll calls, with 705 motions made and 11 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).

On the issues

Attendance

4266 of 4388

recorded votes he or she was present for

present means neither absent nor recused

122

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

324 contested decisions · how these are counted

324

contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on

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

11

of those, voted no on something adopted anyway

705 / 1276

motions moved / seconded

Recaps: First 100 days · 2025 in review · 2024 in review · 2023 in review · 2022 in review · 2021 in review · 2020 in review · 2019 in review · 2018 in review

Patterns

How these are computed ↓

Deterministic breakdowns of Lauren Rider’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 1090 1065 (98%) 9 (1%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Budget & taxes 410 394 (96%) 3 (1%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 399 387 (97%) 1 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 373 363 (97%) 1 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Schools 21 20 (95%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Public safety 210 199 (95%) 2 (1%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 487 474 (97%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Parks & community 271 263 (97%) 1 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 224 219 (98%) 3 (1%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 10 9 (90%) 1 (10%) 0 9–0 See votes →

Attendance & dissent over time

Attendance rate

Dissents (no on adopted)

Dec 2017 Dec 2025
Full term · Dec 2017–Dec 2025. Vertical lines mark election dates.
Year Votes Present Attendance Dissents
2018 404 404 100% 0 See votes →
2019 138 138 100% 4 See votes →
2020 745 745 100% 3 See votes →
2021 719 719 100% 2 See votes →
2022 581 514 88% 0 See votes →
2023 627 602 96% 1 See votes →
2024 716 689 96% 0 See votes →
2025 458 455 99% 1 See votes →

Agreement with other members

Computed over contested votes only — the 324 non-unanimous (split) votes Lauren Rider 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
Debbie Helsley 94 of 100 (94%) 100
Gwen McKenzie 284 of 311 (91%) 311
Tommy Smith 262 of 287 (91%) 287
Lynne Fugate 242 of 270 (90%) 270
Janet Testerman 164 of 190 (86%) 190
Mark Campen 23 of 27 (85%) 27
Andrew Roberto 269 of 319 (84%) 319
Marshall Stair 21 of 25 (84%) 25
Charles Thomas 230 of 279 (82%) 279
Finbarr Saunders 22 of 27 (81%) 27
Stephanie Welch 21 of 28 (75%) 28
George C. Wallace 19 of 27 (70%) 27
Seema Singh 183 of 282 (65%) 282
Amelia Parker 69 of 286 (24%) 286

See Lauren Rider’s split votes →

Motions made & seconded, by topic

Topic Made Seconded
Zoning & land use 209 304 See votes →
Budget & taxes 48 100 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 81 143 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 56 113 See votes →
Schools 5 8 See votes →
Public safety 14 73 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 92 142 See votes →
Parks & community 22 91 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 28 63 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 1 1 See votes →

How these breakdowns are computed

Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Lauren Rider’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 Lauren Rider’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 Lauren Rider 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 Lauren Rider’s full term (Dec 16, 2017–Dec 20, 2025). 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 Lauren Rider is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).

Disclosed interests

Reprinted from Lauren Rider’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 Lauren Rider. It does not mean none was filed — only that we hold no copy.

Appointments moved

Board and committee appointments Lauren Rider 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
Sergeant Christopher Williams Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated Nov 25, 2025 →
Bobby Graham City Pension Board not stated Nov 11, 2025 →
Lisa Randazzo Historic Zoning Commission not stated Nov 11, 2025 →
Don Jones Wrecker Services Commission not stated Sep 30, 2025 →
Amy Midis Historic Zoning Commission not stated Sep 30, 2025 →
Jon Clark Board of the Public Building Authority not stated Aug 19, 2025 →
Travis Tillman Historic Zoning Commission not stated Jul 22, 2025 →
Markus Chady Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority not stated Jul 8, 2025 →
Lynne Ghenov Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Feb 18, 2025 →
Jade Kloss Historic Zoning Commission not stated Dec 10, 2024 →
Kim Black Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Nov 26, 2024 →
Adam Kohntopp Board of Environmental Appeals for the City not stated Oct 1, 2024 →
Bonnie Graham Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee not stated Aug 20, 2024 →
Dusty Brock City of Knoxville Audit Committee not stated Jul 9, 2024 →
Allison Page Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority not stated May 28, 2024 →
Lola Alapo Visit Knoxville Board of Directors not stated May 28, 2024 →
Tony Allen Design Review Board not stated May 28, 2024 →
Officer Lesley Pressley Wrecker Services Commission not stated Apr 16, 2024 →
Jody Mullins Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee — – Dec 17, 2027 Apr 2, 2024 →
Megan Brown Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated Apr 2, 2024 →
Jane Roberts Civil Service Merit Board not stated Mar 19, 2024 →
Jody Mullins Knoxville City Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated Mar 5, 2024 →
Ellie Kittrell Community Health Council not stated Jan 23, 2024 →
Luis Urrea Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Jan 9, 2024 →
Erin Donovan Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated Dec 12, 2023 →
Tyrone Beach Police Advisory and Review Committee not stated Oct 17, 2023 →
Brad Salsbury Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Oct 3, 2023 →
Kaylin Chesney Better Building Board not stated Sep 19, 2023 →
Kaylin Chesney Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville not stated Sep 19, 2023 →
Daniel Odle Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Sep 19, 2023 →
Hallie Hearnes Historic Zoning Commission not stated Aug 22, 2023 →
Linda Gay Blanc City Pension Board not stated Jun 13, 2023 →
Mark Dukes Civil Service Merit Board not stated Mar 21, 2023 →
Casey Cordy Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville not stated Feb 21, 2023 →
Jared Worsham Design Review Board not stated Feb 21, 2023 →
Dennis Owen City Pension Board not stated Nov 15, 2022 →
Janet Testerman Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated Nov 15, 2022 →
Xavier Bridges Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated May 3, 2022 →
Scott Schimmel Civil Service Merit Board not stated Mar 8, 2022 →
Rick Blackburn Historic Zoning Commission not stated Jan 25, 2022 →
Jim Idol Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Jan 25, 2022 →
Councilmember Amelia Parker City Council's Audit Committee not stated Jan 25, 2022 →
Hank Jenkins Mayor's Council on Disability Issues not stated Jan 11, 2022 →
Angel Bowman Neighborhood Advisory Council not stated Dec 14, 2021 →
Katie Sanford Goodner Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville not stated Nov 30, 2021 →
John Heins Board of Environmental Appeals for the City not stated Nov 2, 2021 →
Laura Seery Cole Design Review Board not stated Aug 10, 2021 →
Darlene Gwaltney Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated Jun 29, 2021 →
Lola Alapo Visit Knoxville Board of Directors not stated May 18, 2021 →
Councilmember Seema Singh Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Mar 23, 2021 →
Stephanie Taylor Civil Service Merit Board not stated Mar 9, 2021 →
Lynne Randazzo Historic Zoning Commission not stated Nov 3, 2020 →
Jenae Anderson-Easterly Police Advisory and Review Committee not stated Aug 25, 2020 →
Travis Tillman Historic Zoning Commission not stated Aug 11, 2020 →
City Council Representative Knoxville Transportation Authority not stated Dec 16, 2017 →

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
Feb 12, 2019
R-57-2019 Award landscaping/maintenance contract to Patriot Lawn Maintenance, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Patriot Lawn Maintenance, LLC to provide landscaping and river walk maintenance at Suttree Landing Park for a total contract price not to exceed $65,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
R-56-2019 Award mowing contract to B & B Lawn Services, Inc. Zones C and D A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with B & B Lawn Services, Inc. to provide mowing of local medians, boulevards and other scattered sites within Zones C and D of the City, for a total contract price not to exceed $125,563.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
R-55-2019 Award mowing/grounds maintenance contract to Landscape Services, Inc. Zone B A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Landscape Services, Inc. to provide mowing and grounds maintenance services to TDOT controlled access sites and Zone B, for a total contract price of $187,742.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
R-54-2019 Award mowing/grounds maintenance contract to AvaLawn, Inc. Zone A A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with AvaLawn, Inc. to provide mowing and grounds maintenance of local medians, boulevards and other scattered sites within Zone A of the City, for a total contract price of $61,965.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
R-53-2019 Agreement with Pioneer Builders, Inc. for reroofing Fire Station #17 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Pioneer Builders, Inc. for the reroofing of Fire Station #17, including approximately 4,800 square feet of shingle roofing, replacement of approximately 650 square feet of water damaged roof trusses and sheathing and other work as necessary to complete the project, for an amount not to exceed $49,049.00. (Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
R-52-2019 Award agreement to Charles Blalock & Sons for Baker Creek Preserve Bike Park A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Charles Blalock &Sons, Inc. to provide design and construction services for the Baker Creek Preserve Bike Park for an amount not to exceed $649,472.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
R-51-2019 License Agreement with State of TN for Advanced Traffic Mgmt System upgrades A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee for Advanced Traffic Management System upgrades along Kingston Pike, Broadway, and Chapman Highway.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
R-50-2019 Amend Contract C-18-0244 with Rogers Group for 2018 Resurfacing Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0244 with Rogers Group, Inc. for the 2018 Resurfacing Project, increasing the contract amount by $623,164.03 for a new contract total of $9,016,048.06.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
R-49-2019 Authorize Easement Agreement for building elements encroaching on Sevier Ave. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow proposed building elements to encroach into the public right-of-way for Sevier Avenue. (Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
R-48-2019 Award $3,000 Neighborhood Small Grants to Edgewood Park Neighborhood Assoc. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to award $3,000.00 in Neighborhood Small Grants Program funds to support community-building activities planned by Edgewood Park Neighborhood Association. (Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
R-46-2019 Honor memory of Curtis Bentley "Ben" Atchley, Jr. A Resolution honoring the memory of Curtis Bentley "Ben" Atchley, Jr. and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing. (Requested by Council)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
R-45-2019 Approve Certificate of Compliance for MC's Strawplains, LLC liquor license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to MC's Strawplains, LLC d/b/a MC's Wine & Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
11-q Add resolution regarding pending legislation on Police Advisory Review Committee A resolution to the agenda regarding pending legislation in Nashville related to the Police Advisory Review Committee
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Approve minutes of January 29, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Knoxville
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-44-2019 Authorize IDB to accept PILOT payments for RB Hotel Knoxville, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from RB Hotel Knoxville, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 525 Henley Street, Parcel ID No. 094 LJ 001, 094 LJ 00100A and 094 LJ 00100B, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.
No
Split
Jan 29, 2019
10-a Refer appeal of BZA denial for 7621 Kingston Pike back to BZA A Resolution approving an appeal of John Shirley, by Arthur Seymour, Jr., to refer the appeal of the Board of Zoning Appeals' ("BZA") denial of determination of the Chief Building Official that 7621 Kingston Pike is not considered adjacent to the interstate, back to BZA for a hearing by the full membership of BZA, Elizabeth Eason, Applicant (BZA file No. 7-M-18-VA) BZA denied 2-2.
Aye
Deferred
Jan 29, 2019
11-a Honor Curtis Bentley "Ben" Atchley, Jr. A Resolution honoring the memory of Curtis Bentley "Ben" Atchley, Jr. and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.
Aye
Deferred
Jan 29, 2019
O-16-2019 Enact 180-day moratorium on shared mobility vehicles An Emergency Ordinance enacting a moratorium of one hundred eighty (180) days beginning on February 9, 2019 until and through August 8, 2019 upon shared mobility vehicles within the City of Knoxville with the exception of those shared mobility vehicle provider(s) operating in accordance with and authorized by the City’s pilot program.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-43-2019 Waive City taxes on Knox County surplus properties A Resolution to waive City of Knoxville taxes on Knox County surplus properties pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated §§ 67-5-2507(b)(5) and 67-5-2508(d).
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-42-2019 Authorize agreement with Longent, LLC for Convention Center DAS A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Longent, LLC to provide an In-Building Distributed Antenna System for the Knoxville Convention Center, in an amount not to exceed $69,613.86.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-41-2019 Award agreement to Rogers Group, Inc. for 2019 Resurfacing Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $6,390,450.35 for the 2019 Resurfacing Project.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-40-2019 Acquire property for easements for Palmetto Road Sidewalk Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property for easements by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within four tracts of real property for the Palmetto Road Sidewalk Project for a total amount not to exceed $23,000.00.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-39-2019 Authorize agreement with Volkert, Inc. for Liberty Street project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volkert, Inc. to provide right-of-way acquisition, relocation and related services for the Liberty Street Multimodal Project for an amount not to exceed $135,575.00.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-38-2019 Amend contract with Volkert, Inc. for Merchant/Clinton Hwy project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0058 with Volkert, Inc. for professional services in the Merchant Drive and Clinton Highway Intersection Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $109,976.46 for a new contract total of $306,023.50 and extending the date of completion to May 31, 2019.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-37-2019 Convey property at 3026 E. Fifth Ave to Lafayette Investments, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to convey property, including a quitclaim deed to Lafayette Investments, LLC for one parcel of property located at 3026 E. Fifth Avenue, Parcel ID No: 082-FD-005, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $60,000.00.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-36-2019 Authorize agreement with Knox Housing Partnership for funding A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox Housing Partnership, Inc. d/b/a HomeSource East Tennessee to provide $112,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for weatherization and related repair work to 36 affordable rental units at 4917 Jenkins Road.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
O-15-2019 Rezone E. Woodland Ave/Kenyon St intersection from R-1A/IH-1 to O-1/IH-1 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast corner of East Woodland Avenue and Kenyon Street intersection, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District, Neyland Bryant One, LLC, Applicant.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
O-14-2019 Rezone property at Pleasant Ridge Rd/Sycamore Dr from I-1 to I-2 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southwest corner of Pleasant Ridge Road and Sycamore Drive, west of West Industrial Parkway, from I-1 (Planned Industrial Park) District to I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District, Steve Young, Applicant.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
O-13-2019 Rezone property on E. Scott Ave from R-1A/H-1 to RP-1/H-1 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of East Scott Avenue, west of Harvey Street, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) District, Laurence Eaton, Applicant.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
O-12-2019 Appropriate $5,000 for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Relations Budget and donating same to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission to be used toward the 37th annual King Week Celebration 2019.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
O-11-2019 Designate EMA funds as a special revenue fund An ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 9, Article II, § 9-31, to designate the funds of the Emergency Management Agency as a special revenue fund.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-35-2019 Confirm appointment to Board of Directors of Community Television A Resolution confirming the appointment of Jim Idol to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-34-2019 Confirm reappointment to Board of Directors of Community Television A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Avice Reid to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-33-2019 Confirm appointments/reappointments to Public Arts Committee A Resolution confirming the appointment of Kim Bumpas, Gwen McKenzie, Caroline Covington and Jeannie Bennett and reappointment of Susana Esrequis, John Powers and Tanisha Baker to the City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
O-10-2019 Appropriate $500 for East TN Community Design Center for Vestal Gateway Park 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 East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Vestal Community Organization to be utilized toward the arched entrance at the Vestal Gateway Park.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
O-9-2019 Appropriate $1,800 for Friends of the Knox County Public Library An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Friends of the Knox County Public Library to be utilized toward the 15th Annual Children's Festival of Reading.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
O-8-2019 Appropriate $3,300 for Centro Hispano de East Tennessee Kid's Corner Remodel An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward the Kid's Corner Remodel project.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-32-2019 Grant pension to Charles R. Beckner A Resolution granting a pension of $1,339.93 per month to Charles R. Beckner, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-31-2019 Grant pension to Jane Shadwell A Resolution granting a pension of $1,202.09 per month to Jane Shadwell, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-30-2019 Grant pension to Danny E. Beeler A Resolution granting a pension of $4,493.40 per month to Danny E. Beeler, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-29-2019 Grant pension to William Everett A Resolution granting a pension of $3,697.14 per month to William Everett, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-28-2019 Grant pension to Christopher A. Foster A Resolution granting a pension of $3,822.08 per month to Christopher A. Foster, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-27-2019 Grant pension to Randall Gibbs A Resolution granting a pension of $3,969.42 per month to Randall Gibbs, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-26-2019 Grant pension to Jay E. Jenkins, Jr. A Resolution granting a pension of $3,902.56 per month to Jay E. Jenkins, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-25-2019 Grant pension to Edward T. Johnson A Resolution granting a pension of $3,320.08 per month to Edward T. Johnson, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-24-2019 Grant pension to Paul Lane A Resolution granting a pension of $4,404.68 per month to Paul Lane, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-23-2019 Grant pension to Neal R. Maney A Resolution granting a pension of $4,170.60 per month to Neal R. Maney, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-22-2019 Grant pension to Gregory McKnight A Resolution granting a pension of $3,408.85 per month to Gregory McKnight, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-21-2019 Grant pension to Daniel K. Paidousis A Resolution granting a pension of $4,014.77 per month to Daniel K. Paidousis, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-20-2019 Grant pension to Mitchell W. Smith A Resolution granting a pension of $3,575.96 per month to Mitchell W. Smith, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-19-2019 Grant pension to Thomas P. Armstrong A Resolution granting a pension of $4,275.35 per month to Thomas P. Armstrong, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-18-2019 Grant pension to Peggy Bradley A Resolution granting a pension of $1,598.63 per month to Peggy Bradley, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-17-2019 Grant pension to Linda S. Copeland A Resolution granting a pension of $1,895.02 per month to Linda S. Copeland, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-16-2019 Grant pension to David Harrison A Resolution granting a pension of $2,734.69 per month to David Harrison, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-15-2019 Grant pension to Carol Mahler A Resolution granting a pension of $2,823.76 per month to Carol Mahler, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-14-2019 Grant pension to Janis Maynard A Resolution granting a pension of $1,638.21 per month to Janis Maynard, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-13-2019 Grant pension to Rickey McMurtrie A Resolution granting a pension of $701.15 per month to Rickey McMurtrie, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-12-2019 Grant pension to Martha J. York A Resolution granting a pension of $3,411.58 per month to Martha J. York, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-11-2019 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Towne Fine Wine & Spirits LLC A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Towne Fine Wine & Spirits LLC relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to operate a liquor store in the City.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Approve minutes of previous meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the January 15, 2019 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
O-5-2019 Authorize community cat spay/neuter and release program An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article IV, to authorize a spay/neuter and release program for community cats.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
No
Split
Jan 15, 2019
Refer BZA appeal regarding 7621 Kingston Pike interstate proximity back to BZA A Resolution approving an appeal of John Shirley, by Arthur Seymour, Jr., to refer the appeal of the Board of Zoning Appeals' ("BZA") denial of determination of the Chief Building Official that 7621 Kingston Pike is not considered adjacent to the interstate, back to BZA for a hearing by the full membership of BZA, Elizabeth Eason, Applicant (BZA file No. 7-M-18-VA) BZA denied 2-2.
Aye
Deferred
Jan 15, 2019
Rezone property at E. Woodland Ave/Kenyon St from R-1A/IH-1 to O-1/IH-1 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast corner of East Woodland Avenue and Kenyon Street intersection, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District, Neyland Bryant One, LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0 Consent) (MPC File No. 12-I-18-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Rezone property at Pleasant Ridge Rd/Sycamore Dr from I-1 to I-2 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southwest corner of Pleasant Ridge Road and Sycamore Drive, west of West Industrial Parkway, from I-1 (Planned Industrial Park) District to I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District, Steve Young, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0 Consent) (MPC File No. 12-B-18-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Rezone property on E. Scott Ave from R-1A/H-1 to RP-1/H-1 An ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of East Scott Avenue, west of Harvey Street, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) District, Laurence Eaton, Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0) (MPC File No. 11-F-18-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Appropriate $5,000 for MLK Commemorative Commission King Week Celebration An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Relations Budget and donating same to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission to be used toward the 37th annual King Week Celebration 2019. (Requested by Office of Community Relations)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Designate EMA funds as a special revenue fund An ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 9, Article II, § 9-31, to designate the funds of the Emergency Management Agency as a special revenue fund. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
R-10-2019 Authorize property acquisition for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property in fee simple and for easements by purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within 43 tracts of real property for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project for an amount not to exceed $815,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
R-9-2019 Authorize license agreement for public parking under James White Parkway A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee to allow public parking under James White Parkway between Island Home Avenue and the adjacent railroad right-of-way.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
R-8-2019 Authorize agreement with Ingle Paving for Sidewalk Replacement Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ingle Paving for the 2019 Sidewalk Replacement Project for an amount not to exceed $556,439.85.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
R-7-2019 Amend street light maintenance contract with Service One, Inc. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0261 with Service One, Inc. to provide maintenance services for the City's street lights, increasing the contract amount by $435,000.00 for a new contract total of $1,535,000.00 and extending the term to April 13, 2019.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
R-6-2019 Authorize encroachment agreement with Ergon Terminaling, Inc. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Encroachment Agreement with Ergon Terminaling, Inc. to permit a barge mooring cell in the Tennessee River along the shore of 3209 Island Home Avenue which is part of Ijams Nature Center.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
R-5-2019 Authorize agreement with S&ME Inc. for Cured-in-Place Pipe Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with S&ME Inc. for the 2018 Cured-in-Place Pipe Project for an amount not to exceed $86,150.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
O-7-2019 Appropriate $6,670 for Discovery Lab Global youth programs An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,670.00 from the Office of Community Relations "Save Our Sons" Budget and donating same to Discovery Lab Global to allow it to continue its programs of developing valuable technical and social skills for inner city youth.(Requested by Office of Community Relations)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
O-6-2019 Appropriate $2,000 for Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Mayor's budget and donating same to assist the Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School in bringing Violins of Hope to Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
O-4-2019 Amend Knoxville City Code Electrical Code section 10-27(10.46) An Ordinance to amend Chapter 10, Article II, Section 10-27(10.46) of the Knoxville City Code to update and correct language within the City of Knoxville Electrical Code to allow a current City employee to properly pull permits.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
O-3-2019 Appropriate $750 for Historic Fourth & Gill Neighborhood porch An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Historic Fourth & Gill Neighborhood Organization to be utilized toward the restoration of the Neighborhood Center porch.(Requested by Councilmember Rider)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
O-2-2019 Appropriate $1,100 for Cattywampus Puppet Council pageant An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,100.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Shares, Inc., serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Cattywampus Puppet Council to be utilized toward the 3rd Annual Appalachian Puppet Pageant.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, Campen, McKenzie, and Stair)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
O-1-2019 Appropriate $1,550 for Beaumont Magnet Academy Washington D.C. trip An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Beaumont Magnet Academy to be utilized toward the 2019 Annual Washington D.C. trip.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders, Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, Rider, Campen, McKenzie, and Stair)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
R-4-2019 Grant pension to James E. Mobley A Resolution granting a pension of $3,156.50 per month to James E. Mobley, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
R-3-2019 Grant pension to Judith Foltz A Resolution granting a pension of $1,177.09 per month (defined benefit and defined contribution) to Judith Foltz, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
R-2-2019 Grant pension to Charles D. Marshall A Resolution granting a pension of $3,170.27 per month to Charles D. Marshall, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
R-1-2019 Grant pension to survivors of Gwendolyn R. Winfrey A Resolution granting a pension of $406.97 per month to Jimanisha Smith-Morgan and same to Jimmie Smith, survivors of Gwendolyn R. Winfrey, a former employee of the Knoxville General Government. (Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Approve minutes of previous City Council meeting approve the minutes of the December 18, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
11-G-18-RZ Rezone property on E Young High Pike from RP-2 (conditional) to RP-2 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of East Young High Pike, northeast side of Chapman Highway, from RP-2 (Planned Residential) District with a condition prohibiting access to Chapman Highway to RP-2 (Planned Residential) District without the condition prohibiting access to Chapman Highway, Elmington CG, LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
11-E-18-RZ Rezone property on W Summit Hill Dr from C-3/D-1 to C-2/D-1 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of West Summit Hill Drive, east of State Street and west of South Central Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) to C-2 (Central Business District) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay), G.C. Hoffner Real Estate, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0 Consent) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
10-E-18-RZ Rezone property on Asheville Hwy from R-1A to C-3 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Asheville Highway, west of Macedonia Lane, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Elizabeth Byrd Cunningham / Tri-Star Partnership, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0 Consent) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
11-B-18-SP Amend Central City Sector Plan from ROW to MU-RC An Ordinance approving an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from ROW (Right-Of-Way) to MU-RC (Regional Mixed Use Center), property located on the east side of South Central Street at terminus of Cumberland Avenue, Metropolitan Planning Commission, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (Sixth District) (Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
11-A-18-AC Close unnamed alley and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley between the northeast corner of parcel 069 E B 015 and the southwest corner of parcel 069 E B 016 and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Houston Smelcer, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
11-B-18-OA Amend Zoning Regs Article VII, Section 6 re: time limits for zoning updates An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," Article VII, Section 6, addressing time limits for consideration and notification for comprehensive updates to zoning ordinances and maps, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0 Consent) (Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
R-405-2018 Apply for and accept Appalachia HIDTA Grant for officer overtime 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 $152,500.00, 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)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
R-404-2018 Enter railroad agreement for Topside Road and Alcoa Highway improvements A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a railroad agreement with the State of Tennessee, CSX Railroad, and Knox County for improvements to Topside Road and Alcoa Highway.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
R-403-2018 Execute agreement with Gresham Smith for Citywide Sidewalk Study A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith and Partners for an amount not to exceed $225,605.00 for a Citywide Sidewalk Study.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
R-402-2018 Accept BlueRe proposal for Stop Loss insurance for medical and drug plans A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal from BlueRe (a subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee) for Stop Loss insurance for the City’s self-insured medical plan and prescription drug plan.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
R-401-2018 Confirm reappointment of Nick Bridgeman and appointment of Nicholas St. Sauveur to Tree Board A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Nick Bridgeman and the appointment of Nicholas St. Sauveur to the Knoxville Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
R-400-2018 Support Mayor's appointment of Victoria Raschke to Neighborhood Advisory Council A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's appointment of Victoria Raschke to the Neighborhood Advisory Council. (Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
O-183-2018 Appropriate $200 to Second Harvest Food Bank for Food for Kids program An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee to be utilized toward the Food for Kids program.(Requested by Councilmember Campen)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
R-399-2018 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Raddy's Liquor Center license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Raddy's Liquor Center 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 4, 2018
R-398-2018 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Supreme Liquors, LLC liquor license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Supreme Liquors, LLC d/b/a East End Liquor and Tobacco relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
Approve minutes of November 20, 2018 meeting approve the minutes of the November 20, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
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