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Debbie Helsley’s votes

100 recorded votes: 99 aye · 1 absent

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Oct 29, 2024
Confirm Mark Riehl to Public Property Naming Committee R-294-2024 — A Resolution confirming the nomination of Mark Riehl to serve on the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 29, 2024 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kaiya Corp. for Retail Food Store Wine License R-290-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kaiya Corporation d/b/a Clouds Over Knox 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) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Oct 29, 2024 Grant pension of $1,618.35/month to Mark D. Karnes R-291-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,618.35 per month to Mark D. Karnes, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Oct 29, 2024 Grant pension of $1,258.53/month to Rebecca R. Clabough R-292-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,258.53 per month to Rebecca R. Clabough, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Oct 29, 2024 Grant pension of $747.49/month to Arthur W. Webb R-293-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $747.49 per month to Arthur W. Webb, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Oct 29, 2024
Approve minutes from October 15, 2024 meeting approve the minutes of the October 15, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Ordinance to change zoning from I-G to I-MU for Portland Street and Booth Street. 9-F-24-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 525 Portland Street and 0 Booth Street from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Joe E. Petre, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-F-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Ordinance to change zoning from OP to C-H-1 for 9905 Sherrill Boulevard. 9-P-24-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 9905 Sherrill Boulevard from OP (Office Park) District to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-P-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Ordinance to change zoning from OP to C-H-1 for Sherrill Boulevard. 9-B-24-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 9721 Sherrill Boulevard from OP (Office Park) to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Jim Fritz/Apex Bank, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-B-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Ordinance to change zoning from RN-1 to RN-2 for Hollywood Road and Apex Drive. 9-A-24-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 800, 818, 820, 900, 906, 910, and 912 Hollywood Road and 4335, 4341, and 4345 Apex Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Barnes Capital Management, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Definitions regarding "Industrial-Craft". 9-A-24-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2.3, Definitions, to add a contractor's or tradesperson's business to the definition of "Industrial-Craft", City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-24-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Ordinance to change street name to Vivid Lights Street. 9-B-24-SNC — An Ordinance to change the street name of a portion of Richard Street between Bernard Avenue and May Avenue to Vivid Lights Street, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-B-24-SNC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Ordinance to close Austin Homes Boulevard An Ordinance to close Austin Homes Boulevard from the Austin Homes Boulevard roundabout at S. Bell Street westerly to terminus at First Creek, adjacent to City Block 07327, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Ordinance to close Sevier Heights Road An Ordinance to close Sevier Heights Road from Lancaster Drive to Wallace Drive adjacent to City Block 28900, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Ordinance to close portion of Cherry Drive An Ordinance to close a portion of Cherry Drive, adjacent to City Block 51570, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Ordinance to adopt latest National Electric Code and amend regulations. An Ordinance to adopt the latest version of the National Electric Code, with amendments, and to delete the existing related sections for "Electricity," codified at Chapter 10, Articles 10-26 through 10-27.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Ordinance to adopt latest International Building Codes and amend regulations. An Ordinance to adopt the latest versions of the International Building Codes, with amendments, and deleting the existing related sections for "Buildings and Building Regulations," codified at Chapter 6, Articles 6-1 through 6-107.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Authorize agreement with Jowers Cleaning Service for janitorial services. R-289-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Jowers Cleaning Service for janitorial services for various City Community Centers, for an annual cost not to exceed $197,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Apply for State grant for Pedestrian Safety Campaigns overtime funding. R-288-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $35,000.00, with no required local match, to provide overtime funding for Pedestrian Safety Campaigns.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Apply for DOJ funding for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. R-287-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $562,071.00, with no local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, for continued funding of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Apply for HUD Continuum of Care planning grant. R-286-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award in the amount of $124,344.00 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Continuum of Care planning grant to support CoC planning activities, with a required local match of 25%.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Authorize agreement with Gresham Smith for Washington Pike Drainage Project services. R-285-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith in an amount not to exceed $89,721.00 to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the Washington Pike Drainage Improvements Project.(Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Authorize agreement for Washington Pike Drainage Improvements Project. R-284-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Chris Haggard Plumbing, LLC in an amount not to exceed $591,410.75 for the Washington Pike Drainage Improvements Project.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Authorize agreement with TDOT for Fort Sanders to Tyson Park Connection Project. R-283-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Tyson Park Connection Project for an estimated project cost of $6,695,000.00 with TDOT funding $5,356,000.00 and the City funding $1,339,000.00.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Authorize agreement for traffic sign inventory and assessment. R-282-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with National Data and Surveying Services, Inc. to conduct a traffic sign inventory and assessment in an amount not to exceed $810,000.00.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Authorize agreement with Design Innovation Architects for ARPA grant services. R-281-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design Innovation Architects, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,075,000.00 to provide administrative and technical services for engineering projects funded with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation non-competitive American Rescue Plan Act grant.(Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Authorize PILOT payments for property at 516 and 0 W. Vine Avenue. R-280-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from City Summit LLC, or an affiliate thereof, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to certain real property located at 516 and 0 W. Vine Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee, 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.(Requested by Urban Design and Development) Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Oct 15, 2024
Authorize agreement with Turn Up Knox for violence interruption programs. R-279-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Turn Up Knox to provide violence interruption street outreach programs in the City of Knoxville, for an amount not to exceed $450,000.00.(Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Oct 15, 2024
Ordinance to close portion of Ford Place O-124-2024 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Ford Place from the northeast corner of Parcel No. 095OE032 to its northern terminus adjacent to City Block 260063, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
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
Debbie Helsley’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
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Approve minutes of previous meeting approve the minutes of the October 1, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
Close portion of Ford Place and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners 12-a — An Ordinance to close a portion of Ford Place from the northeast corner of Parcel No. 095OE032 to its northern terminus adjacent to City Block 260063, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Connected Communities 2.0 grant 11-q — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Connected Communities 2.0 grant from the Department of Energy in an amount not to exceed $5,600,000.00, with a local match of in-kind staff time, to create technology innovations that support increased energy efficiency for homes, commercial buildings, and an electric system that is flexible and resilient.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024 Authorize Mayor to execute tree installation agreement with Utility Arborist of Tennessee, LLC 11-n — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Utility Arborist of Tennessee, LLC, to install trees at various locations throughout the City during the 2024-2025 tree planting season in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Roads & infrastructure Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Authorize Mayor to execute tree installation agreement with Taylors Lawn Service, LLC 11-o — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Taylors Lawn Service, LLC, to install trees at various locations throughout the City during the 2024/2025 tree planting season in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Roads & infrastructure Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Authorize Mayor to execute tree installation agreement with AvaLawn, Inc. 11-p — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with AvaLawn, Inc. to install trees at various locations throughout the City during the 2024-2025 tree planting season in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Roads & infrastructure Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant 11-m — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County for the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award of $136,946.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice to enhance law enforcement functions through the purchase of equipment, supplies and technology upgrades as well as provide enhanced law enforcement training for the Knoxville Police Department, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
Authorize agreement with Childhelp, Inc. for child trauma services funded by KPD 11-l — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Childhelp, Inc. to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 from the Police Department's annual budget to support services and assist the needs of children who have experienced complex trauma through abuse, neglect, psychological harm and exposure to crimes.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
Authorize agreement with Ace Miller Golden Gloves Charities for boxing program 11-k — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ace Miller Golden Gloves Charities, Inc. to provide an amateur boxing program for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
Authorize agreement with K-KCCAC for programs at John T. O'Connor Senior Citizen Center 11-j — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee in an annual amount not to exceed $138,000.00 to provide adult education, health, social services, and recreation programs in the John T. O' Connor Senior Citizen Center.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
Authorize agreement with Perez Planning + Design for Parks and Recreation Master Plan 11-i — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Perez Planning + Design, LLC, to provide professional services to develop a Parks and Recreation Systems Master Plan for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed to Philip Chesney for 205 Spruce Street property 11-h — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Philip Chesney for one parcel of property located at 205 Spruce Street, Parcel ID No. 082-OF-008, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $50,500.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Butler Appraisal Group for Woodland Avenue Project 11-g — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Butler Appraisal Group, LLC in an amount not to exceed $41,500.00 to provide right-of-way appraisal services for the Woodland Avenue Complete Street Project.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
Authorize Mayor to revise MOU with KUB for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes electric work reimbursement 11-f — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a revised Memorandum of Understanding with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) to reimburse KUB for all expenses related to the electric construction work for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project at an additional estimated cost of $1,189,656.00.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Oct 1, 2024
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Southern Constructors for Sevier Avenue Utility Project 11-e — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5,270,470.00 for the Sevier Avenue Utility Conduit and Duct Bank Project.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Oct 1, 2024
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes services 11-d — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project in an amount not to exceed $980,734.75.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Whaley Construction for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes 11-c — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Whaley Construction, LLC in an amount not to exceed $8,930,463.40 for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
Add honorary name "Barbara Kelly Legacy" to Major Avenue at Western Avenue intersection 11-b — A Resolution to add the honorary name "Barbara Kelly Legacy" to Major Avenue at its intersection with Western Avenue.(Requested by Chairperson McKenzie) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
Request KCDC create Magnolia Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Plan 11-a — A Resolution requesting Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to create a Redevelopment Plan for an area to be titled the Magnolia Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Plan.(Requested by Urban Design and Development) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
Close unimproved Dooley Street from McCarty Ave to Baldwin Ave, execute quitclaim deeds 9-c — An Ordinance to close unimproved Dooley Street from former McCarty Avenue (closed by Ordinance No. O-52-2021) to Baldwin Ave within City Block 25373, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
Close unimproved alley from McCarty Ave to Baldwin Ave, execute quitclaim deeds 9-b — An Ordinance to close an unimproved and unnamed alley from former McCarty Ave (closed by Ordinance No. O-52-2021) to Baldwin Avenue within City Block 25373, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
Amend Operating and Capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25 9-a — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
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
Debbie Helsley’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) Debbie Helsley’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) Debbie Helsley’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) Debbie Helsley’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) Debbie Helsley’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) Debbie Helsley’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) Debbie Helsley’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) Debbie Helsley’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) Debbie Helsley’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) Debbie Helsley’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) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024
Appeal of zoning administrator's determination regarding LES compliance at 1307 Galway Street 10-a — A Resolution approving the appeal by Jeremy Greenhouse, on behalf of Liquid Environmental Solutions ("LES"), of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to uphold the Zoning Administrator’s determination that LES is not in compliance with Article IV Section 2.3.2.B.3.k of the 2017 City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance, for property located at 1307 Galway Street, thereby reversing the Zoning Administrator's determination. BZA file No. BZA-24-0049.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Oct 1, 2024
Postpone Resolution 10-a for six weeks postpone Resolution 10-a for six weeks
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Oct 1, 2024
Approve minutes of the September 17, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council approve the minutes of the September 17, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
Close unimproved Dooley Street from former McCarty Ave to Baldwin Ave An Ordinance to close unimproved Dooley Street from former McCarty Avenue (closed by Ordinance No. O-52-2021) to Baldwin Ave within City Block 25373, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
Close unimproved alley from former McCarty Ave to Baldwin Avenue O-52-2021 — An Ordinance to close an unimproved and unnamed alley from former McCarty Ave (closed by Ordinance No. O-52-2021) to Baldwin Avenue within City Block 25373, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
Amend Operating and Capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25 O-112-2024 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25.(Requested by Finance Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Sep 17, 2024
Execute agreement with Goodwill Industries for recycling services R-249-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Goodwill Industries Knoxville, Inc. to provide all personnel and supervision necessary to provide recycling maintenance, customer assistance and educational services at five (5) area locations throughout the City for an annual contract price not to exceed $218,400.00(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
Execute quitclaim deed for property at 1209 Forest Avenue R-248-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Joseph S. Key II for one parcel of property located at 1209 Forest Avenue, Parcel ID No. 094-LM-011, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $131,100.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
Execute agreement for Western Heights Phase 3 infrastructure improvements R-247-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for Phase 3 infrastructure improvements at Western Heights, in an amount not to exceed $4,200,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
Execute agreement with Gresham Smith for Boyd's Bridge Pike Bridge Repair R-246-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith, Inc. to provide professional engineering consulting services for the Boyd's Bridge Pike Bridge Repair Project in an amount not to exceed $55,995.00.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
Execute agreement with CDM Smith for East Greenway Drive Bridge Repair R-245-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide professional engineering consulting services for the East Greenway Drive Bridge Repair Project in an amount not to exceed $70,400.00.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
Authorize grant application for $145,000 for Emergency Management Agency R-244-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and, if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $145,000.00 which will reimburse the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for Fiscal Year 2025.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
Appeal by Overlook Owners Association regarding certificate of appropriateness A Resolution approving an appeal by the Overlook Owners Association, Inc. of a decision of the Knoxville Knox County Planning Commission to uphold a decision of the Design Review Board to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new primary structure for property located at 0 W. Hill Avenue and 0 Locust Street, thereby overturning the decisions of the Planning Commission and the Design Review Board. (Planning Commission File No. 8-A-24-OB; Design Review Board File No. 4-D-24-DT) (Planning Commission denied 14-0) (Council District 6).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
Appeal by William Burton regarding townhouse height in Northshore Town Center A Resolution approving an appeal by William Burton, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Mike Stevens Homes to increase the maximum height of a townhouse in Northshore Town Center Master Plan in RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood), C-R-2 (Regional Commercial), C (Former Planned District), and HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) Districts, for property located at 9426, 9430, 9434, and 9438 Horizon Drive. (Planning Commission File No. 7-D-24-SU) (Planning Commission approved 10-1) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
Appeal by Jeremy Greenhouse regarding LES compliance at 1307 Galway Street A Resolution approving the appeal by Jeremy Greenhouse, on behalf of Liquid Environmental Solutions ("LES"), of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to uphold the Zoning Administrator’s determination that LES is not in compliance with Article IV Section 2.3.2.B.3.k of the 2017 City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance, for property located at 1307 Galway Street, thereby reversing the Zoning Administrator's determination. BZA file No. BZA-24-0049.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Sep 17, 2024
Change zoning for 6504 Deane Hill Drive from I-G to O O-119-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6504 Deane Hill Drive from I-G (General Industrial) District to O (Office) District, DD Development Ventures Corporation, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-I-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
Change zoning for 1214 Callaway Street from RN-2 to RN-4 O-118-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1214 Callaway Street from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 9-5) (File No. 8-E-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
Change zoning for 5303 Jacksboro Pike and 3225 Essary Drive to RN-2 O-117-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5303 Jacksboro Pike and 3225 Essary Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Kokila Estates, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-D-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
Change zoning for 962 N. Gallaher View Road from RN-1 to RN-4 O-116-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Homestead Land Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-I-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 5-4-0-0
Split
Sep 17, 2024
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 962 N Gallaher View Road O-115-2024 — An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 962 N Gallaher View Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-D-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 5-4-0-0
Split
Sep 17, 2024
Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for 962 N. Gallaher View Road O-114-2024 — An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-C-24-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 5-4-0-0
Split
Sep 17, 2024
Amend Zoning Code to add Commercial District Design Standards in C-G-1 O-113-2024 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 5.4, Table 5-2, to add Commercial District Design Standards in the C-G-1 (General Commercial) Zoning District and clarifying the applicable design standards for residential structures, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-B-24-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
Amend City Code to increase nonconsensual tow rates O-112-2024 — An Ordinance amending chapter 26, Article IV, §26-228, §26-302 and §26-410 of the Knoxville City Code increasing nonconsensual tow rates and clarifying the definition of vehicle class and storage fees.(Requested by Administration) Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
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
Debbie Helsley’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
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024 Approve Certificate of Compliance for SRJ, LLC d/b/a Broadway Wine and Liquor R-240-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to SRJ, LLC d/b/a Broadway Wine and Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 17, 2024 Approve Certificate of Compliance for The Bargain Barn Inc. d/b/a Grocery Outlet #04 R-241-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to The Bargain Barn Inc. d/b/a Grocery Outlet #04 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) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 17, 2024
Add emergency ordinance appropriating Community Improvement Funds add an emergency ordinance appropriating Community Improvement (202) Funds
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Failed 8-1-0-0
Split Failed
Sep 17, 2024
Approve minutes of the September 3, 2024 Regular Meeting approve the minutes of the September 3, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Ordinance changing base zoning to O (Office) District for Deane Hill Drive 8-I-24-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6504 Deane Hill Drive from I-G (General Industrial) District to O (Office) District, DD Development Ventures Corporation, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-I-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Ordinance changing base zoning to RN-4 for 1224 Callaway Street 8-F-24-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1224 Callaway Street from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 9-5) (File No. 8-F-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Ordinance changing base zoning to RN-4 for 1214 Callaway Street 8-E-24-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1214 Callaway Street from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 9-5) (File No. 8-E-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Ordinance changing base zoning to RN-2 for Jacksboro Pike and Essary Drive 7-D-24-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5303 Jacksboro Pike and 3225 Essary Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Kokila Estates, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-D-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Ordinance changing base zoning classification to RN-5 7-I-24-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Homestead Land Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-I-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 5-4-0-0
Split
Sep 3, 2024
Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment to Medium Density Residential 7-D-24-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 962 N Gallaher View Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-D-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 5-4-0-0
Split
Sep 3, 2024
Ordinance amending Northwest City Sector Plan designation to Medium Density Residential 7-C-24-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 5-4-0-0
Split
Sep 3, 2024
Ordinance amending Northwest City Sector Plan designation to Medium Density Residential 7-C-24-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: No Motion to deny:Failed 4-5-0-0
Split Failed
Sep 3, 2024
Ordinance adding Commercial District Design Standards in C-G-1 zone 5-B-24-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 5.4, Table 5-2, to add Commercial District Design Standards in the C-G-1 (General Commercial) Zoning District and clarifying the applicable design standards for residential structures, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Ordinance increasing nonconsensual tow rates and clarifying definitions An Ordinance amending chapter 26, Article IV, §26-228, §26-302 and §26-410 of the Knoxville City Code increasing nonconsensual tow rates and clarifying the definition of vehicle class and storage fees.(Requested by Administration)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-1-1
Sep 3, 2024
Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute cost reimbursement agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy R-239-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a cost reimbursement agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy in an amount not to exceed $133,502.00, for Central Services Courtyard paving work associated with Lakeshore Park's Phase 2 Capital Project.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Resolution authorizing Mayor to extend janitorial services agreement R-238-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a two month extension to agreement C-21-0398 with National Building Service, Inc., to provide janitorial services at various City Community Centers, for an amount not to exceed $28,310.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute Broadband Ready Community designation documents R-237-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to have the City of Knoxville designated as a Broadband Ready Community pursuant to Tennessee Public Chapter 228, 4-3-709.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Approve R. Bentley Marlow's appeal of zoning non-conforming use abandonment denial A Resolution approving the appeal by R. Bentley Marlow of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of a request to overturn the Zoning Administrator’s determination that the historical non-conforming use of the structure located at 2448 Jefferson Avenue was abandoned after the utilities were disconnected for a period exceeding 24 months and thereby reversing the Zoning Administrator's determination. BZA File No. BZA-24-0040(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: No Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
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
Debbie Helsley’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) Debbie Helsley’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) Debbie Helsley’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) Debbie Helsley’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) Debbie Helsley’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) Debbie Helsley’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) Debbie Helsley’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) Debbie Helsley’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) Debbie Helsley’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) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution 10-b postponed earlier 10-b — Resolution 10-b was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred Consent
Sep 3, 2024
Approve minutes of the August 20, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Knoxville, Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for and accept grant for senior centers equipment and services R-225-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, for equipment, supplies and services for senior centers.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for $3.8M TDOT grant for transit operating assistance R-224-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,810,600.00 to provide funding to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2025 urban transit operating assistance, and if such application is approved, to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
Resolution authorizing Mayor to award $510,000 for affordable housing rehabilitation R-223-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Pines III, L.P., to award an amount not to exceed $510,000.00 from the Rental Rehabilitation Program Fund for the rehabilitation of 17 affordable housing units for very low income households located at 5999 Tannahill Drive.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
Resolution authorizing Mayor to accept excess workers' compensation insurance proposal R-222-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a proposal from Midwest Casualty Company to provide excess workers' compensation insurance coverage for City of Knoxville employees and K-Trans Management, Inc. employees for a one-year period at a premium not to exceed a corresponding percentage of annual payroll, currently estimated to be $200,782.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous

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