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Charles Thomas’s votes on Personnel & appointments

100 recorded votes: 99 aye · 1 absent

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Sep 15, 2026
Appoint Amy Hathaway to the Neighborhood Advisory Council R-255-2026 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's appointment of Amy Hathaway to the Neighborhood Advisory Council and expressing appreciation to Wala Habiby for his service on the Neighborhood Advisory Council. Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Approve Mayor's Maker Council reappointments and appointments R-223-2026 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's reappointments of Aaron Ingram, Ashlee Mays, Brianna Officer and Diahn Ott and appointments of Curtis Glover, Kiana Jones, Margo Miller and Halee Sprinkle to the Mayor's Maker Council. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Resolution granting pensions R-193-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individual(s), employee(s) of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Appoint City Council representative to African American Equity Restoration Task Force Chair R-164-2026 — A Resolution appointing a City Council representative to the African American Equity Restoration Task Force to serve as Chair. (Requested by Councilmembers Parker and Grant) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Appoint City Council representative to African American Equity Restoration Task Force Chair R-164-2026 — A Resolution appointing a City Council representative to the African American Equity Restoration Task Force to serve as Chair. (Requested by Councilmembers Parker and Grant) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Grant pensions to certain individuals. R-163-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Reappoint to City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee. R-153-2026 — A Resolution reappointing Gloria Deathridge to serve as the At Large Seat A representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Appoint to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee. R-152-2026 — A Resolution appointing Jonathan Fortner to serve as the Second District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Honeycutt) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Approve appointments to Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. R-151-2026 — A Resolution approving the appointments of Markus Chady, Caryn Hawthorne and Allison Page to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Confirm reappointment and appointments to Design Review Board. R-150-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Lisa Sorensen and appointment of Megan Hatcher Rhodes and Taylor Thompson to the Design Review Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Confirm reappointments to Police Advisory and Review Committee. R-149-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointments of Cynthia Deitle and Saadia Williams to the Police Advisory and Review Committee. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Amend City Code to adjust classification and compensation plans O-30-2026 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Appoint Mark Lochhead to Knox County Board of Equalization R-148-2026 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appointing Mark Lochhead to fill the unexpired term of George Anna Yarbro on the Knox County Board of Equalization. Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Appoint Jonathan Wiesehuegel to Golf Course Advisory Committee R-137-2026 — A Resolution appointing Jonathan Wiesehuegel to serve as the First District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Adams) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Confirm reappointment to Visit Knoxville Board of Directors R-136-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Courtney Bergmeier and Kristin Farley to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Reappoint Curtis Brown to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-109-2026 — A Resolution reappointing Curtis Brown to serve as the Sixth District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Grant) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Appoint Garrett Howe to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-108-2026 — A Resolution appointing Garrett Howe to serve as the Third District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Lloyd) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Appoint Jack Coker to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-107-2026 — A Resolution appointing Jack Coker to serve as the Fourth District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember DeBardelaben) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Grant employee pensions per attached exhibit R-99-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Reappoint Stephanie Taylor to the Civil Service Merit Board R-85-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Stephanie Taylor to the Civil Service Merit Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026 Amend city code to adjust classification and compensation plans O-16-2026 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Accept Internet Crimes Against Children grant funding R-84-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2027-2029 Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $720,000.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required local match, for the purpose of supporting the national mission of the Department of Justice to help state and local law enforcement agencies in developing and maintaining an effective response to cyber crimes involving children. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Rezone 3010 Greenway Drive from RN-1 to RN-3 2-C-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3010 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Andrew Davis, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 2-C-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Rezone 0 Washington Pike from Office to Neighborhood Commercial 2-D-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Washington Pike from O (Office) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 2-D-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Amend East City Sector Plan land use designation for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway 1-B-26-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-B-26-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Amend One Year Plan land use designation for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway 1-C-26-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and for a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-C-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Rezone Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway properties to RN-6 multi-family 1-I-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and at 2802 N. Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) district and O (Office) district to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval of a different zone; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-I-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 3, 2026
Grant pensions to certain individuals. R-70-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Confirm Denzel Grant's nomination to the City Council Rules Committee. R-55-2026 — A Resolution confirming the nomination of Denzel Grant to serve on the City Council Rules Committee. Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Confirm Angela Dennis's appointment to Community Television of Knoxville board R-46-2026 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Angela Dennis to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Reappoint Ellen Lee and George Anna Yarbro to Board of Equalization R-45-2026 — A Resolution reappointing Ellen Lee and George Anna Yarbro to the Knox County Board of Equalization. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Grant monthly pensions to certain city employees R-44-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Appoint Grant as chair of the Public Property Naming Committee R-26-2026 — A Resolution appointing Councilmember Denzel Grant as a member and Chair of the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Appoint Helsley as ex-officio member of the Knoxville Zoo board R-25-2026 — A Resolution appointing City Councilmember Debbie Helsley to serve as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors of the Knoxville Zoological Gardens, Inc. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Confirm members and chair of the Council Rules Committee R-24-2026 — A Resolution confirming the nomination of members to serve on the City Council Rules Committee and as Chair of the Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Confirm members and chair of the Council Rules Committee R-24-2026 — A Resolution confirming the nomination of members to serve on the City Council Rules Committee and as Chair of the Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Appoint Lloyd as chair of the Golf Course Advisory Committee R-23-2026 — A Resolution appointing Councilmember Doug Lloyd to serve as the Chair and a member of the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Approve chair and members of the Audit Committee R-22-2026 — A Resolution approving the appointment of the Chair and members of City Council's Audit Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Appoint Honeycutt to the City Pension Board R-21-2026 — A Resolution appointing Councilmember Nathan Honeycutt to fulfill the unexpired term of Vice Mayor Lynne Fugate as City Council's representative on the City Pension Board. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Confirm reappointments to the Public Arts Committee R-20-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Will Dorsey, Mark Grayson and Ashley Beals Pace to the City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Confirm reappointments/appointment to the Better Building Board R-19-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dennis Murphy and Ben Ream and appointment of Jack Coker to the Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Grant pensions to certain individuals R-10-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Confirm appointment of Lisa Sorensen to Design Review Board R-3-2026 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Lisa Sorensen to the Design Review Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Confirm appointment of Jackie Robinson to Police Advisory and Review Committee R-2-2026 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Jackie Robinson to the Police Advisory and Review Committee. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Confirm reappointment of Luis Urrea to Board of Zoning Appeals R-1-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Luis Urrea to serve as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Grant pensions to certain individuals R-299-2025 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Adjust City Code classification and compensation plans 12-t — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution granting pensions to certain City of Knoxville employees R-259-2025 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Confirm Mayor's reappointments to Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee R-216-2025 — A Resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointments of Craig Cobb and Jeanette Kelleher to the Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee. Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Grant pensions to certain individuals R-213-2025 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Confirm reappointment to Historic Zoning Commission R-184-2025 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Travis Tillman to the Historic Zoning Commission. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Grant pensions to certain individuals R-169-2025 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibits attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Confirm reappointment and appoint Design Review Board members R-151-2025 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Jared Worsham and appointing Lisa Cyr and Sara Martin to the Design Review Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Amend City Code to adjust classification and compensation plans O-39-2025 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449, 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Grant pensions to certain individuals R-118-2025 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
Appoint Mallory Alder to City Public Property Naming Committee R-78-2025 — A Resolution appointing Mallory Alder to serve as the At Large Seat B representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee. (Requested by Councilmember Helsley) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
Reappoint directors of Sports Authority of the County of Knox and City of Knoxville R-77-2025 — A Resolution reappointing Joan Cronan and Tim Hill as directors of the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 18, 2025
Confirm reappointment to Civil Service Merit Board. R-55-2025 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dr. William Lyons to the Civil Service Merit Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Dec 10, 2024
Confirm appointments to Knoxville Transportation Authority Board R-334-2024 — A Resolution confirming the appointments of Mary Thom Adams, Zack Roskop and Aly Taylor to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 10, 2024
Confirm reappointments to Knoxville Tree Board R-333-2024 — A Resolution confirming the reappointments of Robert Graves and Charles Kwit to the Knoxville Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 10, 2024
Confirm appointment of Jade Kloss to Historic Zoning Commission R-332-2024 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Jade Kloss to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 10, 2024
Elect Phyllis Nichols to Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners R-331-2024 — A Resolution electing Phyllis Nichols to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 10, 2024
Re-elect Hatchett, Wolf; elect Olds to Industrial Development Board for Downtown Cinema R-330-2024 — A Resolution re-electing Melissa Hatchett and Patrick Wolf and electing Anderson Olds to serve as members of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville for the Downtown Cinema, Inc.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 10, 2024
Re-elect Hatchett, Wolf; elect Olds to Industrial Development Board R-329-2024 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville re-electing Melissa Hatchett and Patrick Wolf and electing Anderson Olds to serve as members of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 26, 2024
Update Defined Benefit Plan Funding Policy R-325-2024 — A Resolution to update the "Defined Benefit Plan Funding Policy" for the City of Knoxville's Pension Fund.(Requested by Finance Department) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 26, 2024
Confirm appointments to Board of Zoning Appeals R-320-2024 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Brad Salsbury and the appointment of Kim Black to serve as members of the Board of Zoning Appeals.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Nov 26, 2024
Grant pension to Terry L. Walton R-319-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,888.37 per month to Terry L. Walton, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Confirm reappointment to Better Building Board R-278-2024 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Casey Cordy to the Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Approve Neighborhood Advisory Council appointments and express appreciation. R-277-2024 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor’s reappointments of Thomas Egan and Lily Seabolt, and appointments of William Mendoza-Euceda, Amie Cohorst, Michael Moore and Tiara-Lady Wilson to the Neighborhood Advisory Council, and expressing appreciation to Monty Howard, Angel Bowman, TaShawn Ransome and LaShea Brabson for their years of service.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
Confirm appointments/reappointments to the Board of Environmental Appeals 8-a — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Leslie Henderson and Matt Teglas and appointment of Adam Kohntopp to the Board of Environmental Appeals for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Mapco Express Inc. d/b/a Mapco #3697 for wine license 11-r — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Mapco Express Inc. d/b/a Mapco #3697 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Grant pension of $5,619.00/month to Christopher S. Baldwin of KPD 11-s — A Resolution granting a pension of $5,619.00 per month to Christopher S. Baldwin, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Grant pension of $4,217.88/month to Donald W. Tipton, Jr. of KFD 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,217.88 per month to Donald W. Tipton, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Grant pension of $4,286.50/month to Christopher G. Karnes of KFD 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,286.50 per month to Christopher G. Karnes, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Grant pension of $4,489.14/month to Keli R. Randolph of KPD 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,489.14 per month to Keli R. Randolph, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Grant pension of $641.81/month to Michael E. Brown of KFD 11-w — A Resolution granting a pension of $641.81 per month to Michael E. Brown, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Grant pension of $151.18/month (Defined Benefit Only) to Robert D. Becker 11-x — A Resolution granting a pension of $151.18 per month (Defined Benefit Only) to Robert D. Becker, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Robert D. Becker) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Grant pension of $1,370.33/month to Nicholas A. Spine, III of General Government 11-y — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,370.33 per month to Nicholas A. Spine, III, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Grant pension of $706.53/month to William K. Roberts of General Government 11-z — A Resolution granting a pension of $706.53 per month to William K. Roberts, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Emergency ordinance appropriating $32,505 from Community Improvement Fund for agencies 12-b — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $32,505.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Agencies and Organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Smith and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, McKenzie, Fugate, Helsley, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 17, 2024
Appoint Clarence McDowell to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-243-2024 — A Resolution appointing Clarence McDowell as the Fifth District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 17, 2027.(Requested by Councilmember Thomas) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
Confirm appointment of Reverend Reneé Kesler to Historic Zoning Commission R-242-2024 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Reverend Reneé Kesler to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Resolution appointing Clarence McDowell to Golf Course Advisory Committee R-235-2024 — A Resolution appointing Clarence McDowell to serve as the Fifth District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring September 2, 2028.(Requested by Councilmember Thomas) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Magnolia Package, LLC liquor license R-226-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Magnolia Package, LLC relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution granting pension to Stephen S. Lee R-227-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $5,203.50 per month to Stephen S. Lee, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution granting pension to Steven L. Bell R-228-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,830.49 per month to Steven L. Bell, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution granting pension to Wally E. Spitzer R-229-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,138.15 per month to Wally E. Spitzer, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution granting pension to Teresa C. Johnson R-230-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,875.73 per month to Teresa C. Johnson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution granting pension to Valerie D. Coleman R-231-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $6,735.57 per month (Defined Benefit plus Defined Contribution) to Valerie D. Coleman, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution granting pension to Roy D. Strevel R-232-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,813.64 per month to Roy D. Strevel, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution granting pension to Paul M. Burroughs R-233-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,344.66 per month to Paul M. Burroughs, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution granting pension to Boyd D. Kitts R-234-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,126.97 per month to Boyd D. Kitts, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Aug 20, 2024
Resolution confirming Mayoral appointments to the Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee R-221-2024 — A Resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointments of Ben Bentley and Misty Goodwin and appointment of Dr. Bonnie Graham to the Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
Resolution supporting Mayoral reappointments and appointments to the Maker Council R-220-2024 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's reappointments of Bailey Foster, Ty Murray and Joseph Woods and appointments of Kami Astro, Aaron Ingram, Ashlee Mays, Brianna Officer and Diahn Ott to the Mayor's Maker Council.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Reappointment of Ben Ream to the Public Property Naming Committee R-209-2024 — A Resolution reappointing Ben Ream to serve as the First District's representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Vice Mayor Smith) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Granting a monthly pension to Christopher H. Woodhull, Knoxville General Government employee R-204-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $170.96 (Defined Benefit Only) per month to Christopher H. Woodhull, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Granting a monthly pension to Windall J. Tinsley, Knoxville General Government employee R-207-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,291.76 per month to Windall J. Tinsley, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Granting a monthly pension to Trisha S. Ward, Knoxville Police Department employee R-206-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,010.73 per month to Trisha S. Ward, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024 Certificate of Compliance for Western Liquor & Wine liquor store license R-208-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Devanshi Corporation d/b/a Western Liquor & Wine 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) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Aug 6, 2024 Certificate of Compliance for Goodstop by Casey's #4216 wine license R-205-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4216 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Aug 6, 2024 Granting a monthly pension to Trisha S. Ward, Knoxville Police Department employee R-206-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,010.73 per month to Trisha S. Ward, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Aug 6, 2024 Granting a monthly pension to Windall J. Tinsley, Knoxville General Government employee R-207-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,291.76 per month to Windall J. Tinsley, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Aug 6, 2024 Granting a monthly pension to Christopher H. Woodhull, Knoxville General Government employee R-204-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $170.96 (Defined Benefit Only) per month to Christopher H. Woodhull, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jul 9, 2024
Amend City Code to adjust pay rates for stormwater engineers and recreation interns O-90-2024 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the pay rates of professional stormwater engineers and recreation interns.(Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jul 9, 2024
Appoint Dusty Brock to the City of Knoxville Audit Committee R-176-2024 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville appointing Dusty Brock to the City of Knoxville Audit Committee.(Requested by Audit Committee) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
Reappoint Jack Neely to the Public Property Naming Committee R-175-2024 — A Resolution reappointing Jack Neely to serve as the Fifth District representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Thomas) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 25, 2024
Confirm appointments to African American Equity Restoration Taskforce R-167-2024 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Brandon Hardin and the appointments of Stella Bridgeman, Mary Gitau, and Vincent Jones to the African American Equity Restoration Taskforce.(Requested by Councilmember McKenzie) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 25, 2024
Reappoint Arin Streeter to Public Property Naming Committee R-166-2024 — A Resolution reappointing Arin Streeter to serve as the Fourth District representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Rider) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 25, 2024 Approve Certificate of Compliance for KenJo Market #34 for a wine license R-163-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to KenJo Market, Inc. d/b/a KenJo Market #34 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Casey's #4293 for a wine license R-164-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4293 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024 Grant pension to Knoxville Police Department employee Clayton L. Madison R-165-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,001.19 per month to Clayton L. Madison, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024 Amend City Code to modify self-service beer permit requirements for hotels O-83-2024 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II, Section 4-69(C) of the Knoxville City Code so as to modify the self-service beer permit requirements for businesses subject to hotel occupancy taxes.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Rider) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024 Close unnamed alley from E Depot Avenue to E Magnolia Avenue O-84-2024 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from E Depot Avenue to E Magnolia Avenue as it runs within City Block 07222, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024 Close unnamed alley from McNutt Road to Sevierville Pike O-85-2024 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from McNutt Road to Sevierville Pike as it runs within City Block 29900, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024 Rezone 4657 Old Broadway from I-MU to C-G-1 O-86-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4657 Old Broadway from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Jimmy Brinias, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024 Rezone 1405 Rickard Drive from O to RN-1 O-87-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1405 Rickard Drive from O (Office) District to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Manuel Cardoza, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-B-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024 Rezone 618 Hollywood Road from RN-1 to RN-2 O-88-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 618 Hollywood Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Jason C Wright, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-G-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024 Add Historic Overlay district zoning to 810 Clinch Avenue O-89-2024 — An Ordinance to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to a portion of property located at 810 Clinch Avenue, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, Kathryn Greer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-M-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 11, 2024
Confirm reappointment to Public Property Naming Committee R-150-2024 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Andrea Kupfer to serve as the Knoxville-Knox County Planning representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
Confirm appointments to Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission R-149-2024 — A Resolution confirming the Mayor’s nomination to reappoint Karyn Adams and to appoint Nick Gill, all contingent on state approval, to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, formerly known as the Metropolitan Planning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Admiral Wine & Spirits liquor store license R-134-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Admiral Wine & Spirits, LLC d/b/a Admiral Wine & Spirits 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) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
May 28, 2024 Grant pension to John D. Lawson, Knoxville Police Dept. R-135-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,414.16 per month to John D. Lawson, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
May 28, 2024 Grant pension to Ronald D. Collins, Knoxville General Government R-136-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,745.13 per month to Ronald D. Collins, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
May 28, 2024 Confirm Design Review Board reappointments and appointment R-137-2024 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Rick Blackburn and Cameron Bolin and appointment of Tony Allen to the Design Review Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
May 28, 2024 Confirm Visit Knoxville Board reappointment R-138-2024 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Lola Alapo to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
May 28, 2024 Confirm Knoxville Animal Control Board appointments R-139-2024 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Captain Tammy DeBow and Harrison Forbes to the Knoxville Animal Control Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
May 28, 2024 Approve appointment to Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority R-140-2024 — A Resolution approving the appointment of Allison Page to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
May 28, 2024 Reappoint to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-141-2024 — A Resolution reappointing Bradford Redding to serve as the At-Large Seat A representative to the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Fugate) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
May 14, 2024
Amend Knoxville City Code - classification and compensation plans 9-a — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449, 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Apr 16, 2024
Confirm appointment of Lesley Pressley to Wrecker Services Commission R-115-2024 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Officer Lesley Pressley to the Wrecker Services Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 2, 2024 Confirm appointment of Dr. Megan Brown to Animal Control Board R-103-2024 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Dr. Megan Brown to the Knoxville Animal Control Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Apr 2, 2024 Appoint Jody Mullins to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-104-2024 — A Resolution appointing Jody Mullins to serve as a member of the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 17, 2027.(Requested by Councilmember Helsley) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Apr 2, 2024 Approve issuance of Certificate of Compliance for Central Bottle Shop liquor license R-105-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Central Bottle Shop LLC d/b/a Central Bottle Shop 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) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Apr 2, 2024 Grant pension of $936.12/month to John D. White R-106-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $936.12 per month to John D. White, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Apr 2, 2024 Grant pensions to survivors of Wisbens C. Antoine R-107-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $250.00 per month to Kendra A. Antoine and $75.00 each per month to Gianna N. Antoine and Geleah N. Antoine, survivors of Wisbens C. Antoine, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024
Confirm appointment of Chris Ford to Design Review Board R-92-2024 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Chris Ford to the Design Review Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 19, 2024
Confirm appointments to Police Advisory and Review Committee R-91-2024 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Heidi Barcus and Tyrone Beach and the appointment of Andre Canty to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 19, 2024
Confirm reappointment of Jane Roberts to Civil Service Merit Board R-90-2024 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Jane Roberts to the Civil Service Merit Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 5, 2024
Appoint Jody Mullins to Knoxville City Golf Course Advisory Committee R-83-2024 — A Resolution appointing Jody Mullins to serve as a member of the Knoxville City Golf Course Advisory Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Helsley) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 5, 2024
Reappoint Ellen Lee and George Anna Yarbro to Knox County Board of Equalization R-82-2024 — A Resolution reappointing Ellen Lee and George Anna Yarbro to the Knox County Board of Equalization.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 20, 2024
Auth. Mayor to execute agreement with Brooke Lynn Bagley for KPD mental health services R-80-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Brooke Lynn Bagley, LPC-MHSP, to provide part-time mental health and wellness assistance to members of the Knoxville Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $74,000.00 over the 18-month term of the Agreement.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 20, 2024
Elect Melissa Hatchett to the Industrial Development Board for Downtown Cinema, Inc. R-71-2024 — A Resolution electing Melissa Hatchett to serve as a member of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville for the Downtown Cinema, Inc.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 20, 2024
Elect Melissa Hatchett to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville R-70-2024 — A Resolution electing Melissa Hatchett to serve as a member of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 20, 2024 Grant a pension of $649.83 per month to Suella D. Ricketts 11-k — A Resolution granting a pension of $649.83 per month to Suella D. Ricketts, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 20, 2024 Grant a pension of $2,855.50 per month to Karen C. Robnett 11-l — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,855.50 per month to Karen C. Robnett, an employee of the Knoxville general Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 20, 2024 Grant a pension of $2,675.01 per month to Melvin E. Williams 11-m — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,675.01 per month to Melvin E. Williams, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 20, 2024 Grant a pension of $1,778.23 per month to Jefferson Kindrick 11-n — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,778.23 per month to Jefferson Kindrick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 20, 2024 Grant a pension of $849.00 per month to Kenneth K. McMahon 11-o — A Resolution granting a pension of $849.00 per month to Kenneth K. McMahon, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 6, 2024 Grant pension to Dana M. Crocker. 11-m — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,924.26 per month to Dana M. Crocker, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 6, 2024 Grant pension to Donald M. Partin, Jr. 11-n — A Resolution granting a pension of $5,228.40 per month to Donald M. Partin, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 6, 2024 Grant pension to Gina D. Pierce. 11-o — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,506.99 per month to Gina D. Pierce, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 6, 2024 Grant pension to Gregory D. Perrin. 11-p — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,224.44 per month to Gregory D. Perrin, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 6, 2024 Grant pension to John R. Kiely. 11-q — A Resolution granting a pension of $5,101.29 per month to John R. Kiely, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 6, 2024 Grant pension to Michael J. Miles. 11-r — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,668.14 per month to Michael J. Miles, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 6, 2024 Grant pension to Kenneth B. Bush. 11-s — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,398.51 per month to Kenneth B. Bush, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 6, 2024 Grant pension to Kelly V. Anders. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $353.65 per month to Kelly V. Anders, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 6, 2024 Grant pension to Timothy W. Williams. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,826.08 per month to Timothy W. Williams, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 6, 2024 Grant pension to Terry P. Beeler. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,538.84 per month to Terry P. Beeler, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 6, 2024 Grant pension to Stephen W. Burchfield. 11-w — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,317.72 per month to Stephen W. Burchfield, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 6, 2024 Grant pension to Shane G. Berrier. 11-x — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,807.26 per month to Shane G. Berrier, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 6, 2024 Grant pension to Phillip J. Major. 11-y — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,596.76 per month to Phillip J. Major, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 6, 2024 Grant pension to Patrick S. Langley. 11-z — A Resolution granting a pension of $5,075.40 per month to Patrick S. Langley, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jan 23, 2024
Confirming reappointments and appointment to the Public Arts Committee R-28-2024 — A Resolution confirming the reappointments of Claudio Gomez and Oren Yarbrough and appointment of Joe Tolbert Jr. to the City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Appointment of Ellie Kittrell to the Community Health Council R-27-2024 — A Resolution appointing Ellie Kittrell to serve on the Community Health Council.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Smith) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous

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