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Brenda Palmer’s votes

49 recorded votes: 49 aye

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May 29, 2012
Grant pension to Janice W. Gangwer R-138-2012 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,105.13 per month to Janice W. Gangwer, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
Grant pension to Ed Shouse R-137-2012 — A Resolution granting a pension of $587.53 per month to Ed Shouse, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
Approve minutes from May 15, 2012 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MAY 15, 2012
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
Appropriate funds for Boy Scouts of America Learning for Life Program An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Knoxville Police Department's Drug Prevention Enforcement Fund and donating same to the Greater Smoky Mountain Council of Boy Scouts of America Learning for Life Program.(Requested by Police Department)
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
Rezone Western Ave property from C-3 to R-2 4-A-12-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Western Avenue, northwest of Major Avenue from C-3, General Commercial District to R-2, General Residential District, Philip Irminger and Elise Irminger, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-12-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
Approve One Year Plan amendment for Western Ave property 4-A-12-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Philip Irminger and Elise Irminger for a One Year Plan amendment from General Commercial to Medium Density Residential for property located on the northeast side of Western Avenue, northwest of Major Avenue. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-12-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
Approve Central City Sector Plan amendment for Western Ave property 4-A-12-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Philip Irminger and Elise Irminger for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located on the northeast side of Western Avenue, northwest of Major Avenue. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-12-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
Rezone Sutherland Ave property from R-2 to R-1 4-D-12-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Sutherland Avenue, east side of Tobler Lane from R-2, General Residential District to R-1, Low Density Residential District, Metropolitan Planning Commission, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-D-12-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
Emergency ordinance to rezone Callahan Drive property 3-C-12-RZ — An Emergency Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Callahan Drive, southwest of Keck Road from No Zone to C-6, General Commercial Park District (for the area previously zoned LI) and A-1, General Agricultural District (for the area previously zoned A), City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 3-C-12-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
Approve and adopt FY 2013-2018 Knoxville Capital Improvement Program 4-A-12-OB — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2013-2018 Knoxville Capital Improvement Program, including the FY 2013 Capital Improvement Budget. (File No. 4-A-12-OB)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
Amend zoning code regarding TC-1 (Town Center District) permitted uses 4-A-12-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," Article II, Definitions, and Article IV, Section 3.12, TC-1 (Town Center District) to change provisions regarding permitted uses and other related ordinance provisions. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-12-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
Change Beer Board and City Council meeting date in December 2012 An Ordinance changing the date of the regularly scheduled Beer Board and City Council Meetings from December 25, 2012 to December 20, 2012.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Beer Board Chair Palmer)
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 15, 2012
Amend Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 on First Reading An Ordinance to amend the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 15, 2012
Request MPC consider rezoning Emoriland Blvd property to R-1 R-136-2012 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the Metropolitan Planning Commission to consider and make recommendation to City Council regarding possible change to the zoning classification of property located at 0 Emoriland Boulevard and 1517 Emoriland Boulevard from C-3, General Commercial; F-1, Floodway; and H-1, Historical Overlay District to R-1, Low Density Residential; F-1, Floodway; and H-1, Historic Overlay District; and to the extent required, amending the One Year Comprehensive Development Plan and Zoning Plan to amend the classification of all such property, if necessary.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
Request MPC consider rezoning 3428 Broadway to Park and Open Space R-135-2012 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the Metropolitan Planning Commission to consider and make recommendation to City Council regarding possible change to the zoning classification of property located at 3428 Broadway from C-3, General Commercial and F-1, Floodway District to OS-2, Park and Open Space and F-1 Floodway District and to the extent required, amending the One Year Comprehensive Development Plan and Zoning Plan to amend the classification of all such property, if necessary.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
Apply for and accept grant for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force R-134-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $364,509.00 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, for continued funding of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.(Requested by Police Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
Accept Homeland Security Grant for Explosive Ordnance Detail vehicle R-133-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $46,500.00 as a subrecipient of the 2011 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase an Explosive Ordnance Detail vehicle.(Requested by Police Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
Execute agreement with Rogers Group for 2012 Resurfacing Project R-132-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for the 2012 Resurfacing Project, No. 12W-P-0513, for an amount not to exceed $6,910,838.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-1-0
May 15, 2012
Accept Homeland Security Grant for Mobile Command Post equipment R-131-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $37,479.00 as a subrecipient of the 2011 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase satellite phone, fax and data services and maintenance for the Mobile Command Post for the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
Honor retirement of Sequoyah Elementary School Principal Martha Hill R-130-2012 — A Resolution honoring and congratulating Sequoyah Elementary School Principal Martha Hill upon the occasion of her retirement.(Requested by Councilmembers Grieve, Wallace, Stair, Campen, Saunders, and Vice Mayor Pavlis) Personnel & appointments
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Rosy's Wine & Spirits license renewal R-129-2012 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Rosy's Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
Approve Certificate of Compliance for McScrooge's Wine Boutique license renewal R-128-2012 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to McScrooge's Wine Boutique & Liquor Warehouse, Inc. relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Warehouse Liquors license renewal R-127-2012 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Warehouse Liquors relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
Amend zoning code regarding maximum height of ground and monument signs 10-A-11-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," Article V, Section 10 (Signs, billboards and other advertising structures) regarding the maximum height of ground and monument signs. (MPC Approved 10-1) (File No. 10-A-11-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 15, 2012
Amend city employee classification and compensation plans An Ordinance to amend Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's classification and compensation plans for general government employees and uniformed members of the police and fire departments.(Requested by Civil Service)
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 15, 2012
Ordinance to levy taxes for fiscal year 2012-2013 An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the general fund and debt service fund operations and debt service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 15, 2012
Appropriations ordinance for fiscal year 2012-2013 An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 15, 2012
Approve minutes from May 1, 2012 APPROVAL MINUTES FROM MAY 1, 2012
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
Accept MPC report on land use impacts of electric fences ordinance R-29-2012 — A Resolution to Accept the Metropolitan Planning Commission's Consideration and Report on the Land Use Impacts of Ordinance No. O-165-2011 Authorizing the Use of Electric Fences in Outdoor Storage Areas Subject to Specific Regulations. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 12-B-11-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
Contract with Venture Builders LLC for West Hills Tennis Clubhouse R-28-2012 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Contract with Venture Builders LLC for the Construction of a New Tennis Clubhouse at West Hills Community Park in the Amount of $370,000.00 with the City Funding $220,000.00 and the Remainder Being Funded by a Donation Received from the Greater Knoxville Tennis Association.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
Authorize sale of surplus property at 1030 Addison Street R-27-2012 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute All Necessary Documents to Sell Surplus City Property Located at 1030 Addison Street, CLT No. 095C-K-031, to Slemons Mathes for $4,500.00.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability) Contracts & purchasing
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
Authorize agreement with TN Valley Title for Cumberland Ave Streetscapes R-26-2012 — 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 Cumberland Avenue Streetscapes Project for an Amount Not to Exceed $130,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering and Office of Redevelopment) Roads & infrastructure
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
Authorize agreement with Croley, Davidson & Huie for Cumberland Ave Streetscapes R-25-2012 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Croley, Davidson & Huie, PLLC for Real Estate Title Review and Evaluation Services for the Cumberland Avenue Streetscapes Project for an Amount Not to Exceed $31,050.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering and Office of Redevelopment) Roads & infrastructure
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
Authorize agreement for encroachment at 535 Chippewa Circle R-24-2012 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Monte Rex Hamilton and Pamela Roberts Hamilton to Permit an Encroachment into the Right- Of-Way of 535 Chippewa Circle, CLT No. 107MC003.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jan 24, 2012
Appoint Audit Committee members and chair R-23-2012 — A Resolution Approving the Appointment of Councilmember Nick Della Volpe to Serve as Chair of City Council’s Audit Committee and Reappointing Councilmembers Brenda Palmer and Daniel Brown and the Appointment of Councilmembers Finbarr Saunders and Marshall Stair to Serve as Members of that Committee.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis) Personnel & appointments
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Ashe’s Wines & Spirits license renewal R-22-2012 — A Resolution Approving the Issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to TNT Inc. D/B/A Ashe’s Wines & Spirits Relative to Its Application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to Renew Its License to Operate a Liquor Store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Cedar Bluff Discount Wines & Spirits license renewal R-21-2012 — A Resolution Approving the Issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Cork Inc. D/B/A Cedar Bluff Discount Wines & Spirits Relative to Its Application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to Renew Its License to Operate a Liquor Store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
Rezone property on Simmons Road from C-6/TO-1 to I-3/TO-1 O-11-2012 — An Ordinance to Rezone Property Located on the East Side of Simmons Road, North Side of I-40/75, South of Lexington Drive from C-6 (General Commercial Park)/TO-1 (Technology Overlay) District to I-3 (General Industrial)/TO-1 (Technology Overlay) District, Samuel J. Furrow, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 12-E-11-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
Rezone property on Dutch Valley Drive from R-1 to R-2 O-10-2012 — An Ordinance to Rezone Property Located on the Northwest Side of Dutch Valley Drive, Northeast of Lavaun Street from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to R-2 (General Residential) District, Harvey Buddy Bowman, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 12-D-11-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
Rezone property on S. Middlebrook Pike from I-2 to C-6 O-9-2012 — An Ordinance to Rezone Property Located on the North Side of S. Middlebrook Pike, South Side of N. Middlebrook Pike, West Side of Henson Road from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to C-6 (General Commercial Park) District, Gerald Boorse, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 12-B-11- RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
Close Tee Martin Drive and execute quitclaim deeds to U.T. O-8-2012 — An Ordinance to Close Tee Martin Drive from Phillip Fulmer Way to East Terminus, and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Quitclaim Deeds to the Adjacent Property Owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 11-A- 11-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
Close Peyton Manning Pass and execute quitclaim deeds to U.T. O-7-2012 — An Ordinance to Close Peyton Manning Pass from Volunteer Boulevard to Phillip Fulmer Way, and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Quitclaim Deeds to the Adjacent Property Owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-B-11-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
Close Phillip Fulmer Way and execute quitclaim deeds to U.T. O-6-2012 — An Ordinance to Close Phillip Fulmer Way from Cumberland Avenue to Lake Loudoun Boulevard, and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Quitclaim Deeds to the Adjacent Property Owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13- 0) (File No. 10-A-11-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
Permit multiple space parking meters with additional payment options O-5-2012 — An Ordinance to Amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VI, Division 2, to Permit Multiple Space Parking Meters with Additional Payment Options.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
Confirm appointment of Renée Victoria Hoyos to Knoxville Transportation Authority Board R-20-2012 — A Resolution Confirming the Appointment of Renée Victoria Hoyos to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
Appropriate $250 for MLK Commemorative Commission King Week Celebration O-4-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance Appropriating the Sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and Donating Same to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission of Greater Knoxville, Inc., as a Contribution Toward the "2012 King Week Celebration" Events.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders) Budget & taxes
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
Add Ordinance O-4-2012 to Consent Agenda CONSENT ITEMS (Indicated with "*") Add Ordinance 12b to the Consent Agenda
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
Postpone Ordinance 12-a regarding Pension Board Charter amendment ITEMS FOR POSTPONEMENT (Indicated with "P") Postponed to February 21, 2012 12-a. An Ordinance to Amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, Specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, Entitled, "An Act to Incorporate the City of Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee, and to Define the Rights, Powers and Liabilities of the Same; to Fix the Boundaries of Said Municipality, and to Repeal All Acts or Parts of Acts in Conflict with This Act," and All Acts Amendatory Thereto, by Amending Article XIII, Section 1324 of the Charter of the City of Knoxville Entitled "Pension Board" So as to Provide that the City Council Representative to the Pension Board Shall be an Active Member of the City Council and Also to Provide that Any Action of the Pension Board Shall Require the Affirmative Vote of a Majority of the Members of the Pension Board; and Further Providing for the Submission of This Ordinance to the Qualified Voters of the City of Knoxville for Approval as Provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Palmer)
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 24, 2012
Approve meeting minutes APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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