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Finbarr Saunders’s votes in 2019

37 recorded votes: 36 aye · 1 no

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Jan 29, 2019
Grant pension to Mitchell W. Smith R-20-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,575.96 per month to Mitchell W. Smith, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department. Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Grant pension to Thomas P. Armstrong R-19-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,275.35 per month to Thomas P. Armstrong, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Grant pension to Peggy Bradley R-18-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,598.63 per month to Peggy Bradley, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Grant pension to Linda S. Copeland R-17-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,895.02 per month to Linda S. Copeland, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Grant pension to David Harrison R-16-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,734.69 per month to David Harrison, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Grant pension to Carol Mahler R-15-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,823.76 per month to Carol Mahler, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Grant pension to Janis Maynard R-14-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,638.21 per month to Janis Maynard, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Grant pension to Rickey McMurtrie R-13-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $701.15 per month to Rickey McMurtrie, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Grant pension to Martha J. York R-12-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,411.58 per month to Martha J. York, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Towne Fine Wine & Spirits LLC R-11-2019 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Towne Fine Wine & Spirits LLC relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to operate a liquor store in the City. Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Refer appeal of BZA denial for 7621 Kingston Pike back to BZA 10-a — A Resolution approving an appeal of John Shirley, by Arthur Seymour, Jr., to refer the appeal of the Board of Zoning Appeals' ("BZA") denial of determination of the Chief Building Official that 7621 Kingston Pike is not considered adjacent to the interstate, back to BZA for a hearing by the full membership of BZA, Elizabeth Eason, Applicant (BZA file No. 7-M-18-VA) BZA denied 2-2. Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 29, 2019
Honor Curtis Bentley "Ben" Atchley, Jr. 11-a — A Resolution honoring the memory of Curtis Bentley "Ben" Atchley, Jr. and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 29, 2019
Approve minutes of previous meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the January 15, 2019 Regular Meeting of City Council
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Rezone property at E. Woodland Ave/Kenyon St from R-1A/IH-1 to O-1/IH-1 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast corner of East Woodland Avenue and Kenyon Street intersection, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District, Neyland Bryant One, LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0 Consent) (MPC File No. 12-I-18-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Rezone property at Pleasant Ridge Rd/Sycamore Dr from I-1 to I-2 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southwest corner of Pleasant Ridge Road and Sycamore Drive, west of West Industrial Parkway, from I-1 (Planned Industrial Park) District to I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District, Steve Young, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0 Consent) (MPC File No. 12-B-18-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Rezone property on E. Scott Ave from R-1A/H-1 to RP-1/H-1 An ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of East Scott Avenue, west of Harvey Street, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) District, Laurence Eaton, Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0) (MPC File No. 11-F-18-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Appropriate $5,000 for MLK Commemorative Commission King Week Celebration An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Relations Budget and donating same to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission to be used toward the 37th annual King Week Celebration 2019. (Requested by Office of Community Relations)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Designate EMA funds as a special revenue fund An ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 9, Article II, § 9-31, to designate the funds of the Emergency Management Agency as a special revenue fund. (Requested by Finance Department)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Authorize property acquisition for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project R-10-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property in fee simple and for easements by purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within 43 tracts of real property for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project for an amount not to exceed $815,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Roads & infrastructure
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Authorize license agreement for public parking under James White Parkway R-9-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee to allow public parking under James White Parkway between Island Home Avenue and the adjacent railroad right-of-way.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Roads & infrastructure
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Authorize agreement with Ingle Paving for Sidewalk Replacement Project R-8-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ingle Paving for the 2019 Sidewalk Replacement Project for an amount not to exceed $556,439.85.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Amend street light maintenance contract with Service One, Inc. R-7-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0261 with Service One, Inc. to provide maintenance services for the City's street lights, increasing the contract amount by $435,000.00 for a new contract total of $1,535,000.00 and extending the term to April 13, 2019.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Authorize encroachment agreement with Ergon Terminaling, Inc. R-6-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Encroachment Agreement with Ergon Terminaling, Inc. to permit a barge mooring cell in the Tennessee River along the shore of 3209 Island Home Avenue which is part of Ijams Nature Center.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Authorize agreement with S&ME Inc. for Cured-in-Place Pipe Project R-5-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with S&ME Inc. for the 2018 Cured-in-Place Pipe Project for an amount not to exceed $86,150.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Appropriate $6,670 for Discovery Lab Global youth programs O-7-2019 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,670.00 from the Office of Community Relations "Save Our Sons" Budget and donating same to Discovery Lab Global to allow it to continue its programs of developing valuable technical and social skills for inner city youth.(Requested by Office of Community Relations) Parks & community
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Appropriate $2,000 for Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School O-6-2019 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Mayor's budget and donating same to assist the Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School in bringing Violins of Hope to Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Parks & community
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Authorize community cat spay/neuter and release program O-5-2019 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article IV, to authorize a spay/neuter and release program for community cats.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Jan 15, 2019
Amend Knoxville City Code Electrical Code section 10-27(10.46) O-4-2019 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 10, Article II, Section 10-27(10.46) of the Knoxville City Code to update and correct language within the City of Knoxville Electrical Code to allow a current City employee to properly pull permits.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Appropriate $750 for Historic Fourth & Gill Neighborhood porch O-3-2019 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Historic Fourth & Gill Neighborhood Organization to be utilized toward the restoration of the Neighborhood Center porch.(Requested by Councilmember Rider) Parks & community
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Appropriate $1,100 for Cattywampus Puppet Council pageant O-2-2019 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,100.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Shares, Inc., serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Cattywampus Puppet Council to be utilized toward the 3rd Annual Appalachian Puppet Pageant.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, Campen, McKenzie, and Stair) Parks & community
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Appropriate $1,550 for Beaumont Magnet Academy Washington D.C. trip O-1-2019 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Beaumont Magnet Academy to be utilized toward the 2019 Annual Washington D.C. trip.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders, Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, Rider, Campen, McKenzie, and Stair) Parks & community
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Grant pension to James E. Mobley R-4-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,156.50 per month to James E. Mobley, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Grant pension to Judith Foltz R-3-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,177.09 per month (defined benefit and defined contribution) to Judith Foltz, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Grant pension to Charles D. Marshall R-2-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,170.27 per month to Charles D. Marshall, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Grant pension to survivors of Gwendolyn R. Winfrey R-1-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $406.97 per month to Jimanisha Smith-Morgan and same to Jimmie Smith, survivors of Gwendolyn R. Winfrey, a former employee of the Knoxville General Government. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Refer BZA appeal regarding 7621 Kingston Pike interstate proximity back to BZA A Resolution approving an appeal of John Shirley, by Arthur Seymour, Jr., to refer the appeal of the Board of Zoning Appeals' ("BZA") denial of determination of the Chief Building Official that 7621 Kingston Pike is not considered adjacent to the interstate, back to BZA for a hearing by the full membership of BZA, Elizabeth Eason, Applicant (BZA file No. 7-M-18-VA) BZA denied 2-2.
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 15, 2019
Approve minutes of previous City Council meeting approve the minutes of the December 18, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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