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Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2012-09-24

20 agenda items, 13 approved, 0 rejected.

September 24, 2012

MEETING SUMMARY

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AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·BUDGET

Ms. Tracy Sanger, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Ms. Tracy Sanger, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the fund balance designation for renovations at Shannondale Elementary School. * * * * * *

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ITEM 10·ZONING

Commissioner Broyles moved to amend the agenda to withdraw

Commissioner Broyles moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following item: Resolution R-12-9-904 - Consideration of a resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, designating/committing and appropriating funds in the amount of $10,000.00 from fiscal year 2012 to fiscal year 2013 for the purchase of a wrestling mat for West High School. Commissioner McKenzie seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners McKenzie, Broyles, Norman, Ownby, Smith, Wright, Brown, Hammond and Shouse voted aye. Commissioner Anders arrived later in the meeting. Commissioner Briggs was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 9-0-0-2. * * * * * * IN RE: DRIVES AND ROADS – (TO BE CLOSED): IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF THE UNUSED RIGHT OF WAY FOR YARNELL ROAD. PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE PORTION OF THE OLD YARNELL ROAD RELOCATED BY TDOT AS PART OF LOVELL ROAD WIDENING (350 FEET SOUTH OF EXISTING INTERSECTION). RON WATKINS, PARTNERS V, LLC, PROPERTY OWNER - (FIRST READING): Consideration of the closure of a portion of the unused right of way for Yarnell Road was before the Board of Commissioners on first reading. Property located at the portion of the Old Yarnell Road relocated by TDOT as part of Lovell Road widening (350 feet south of existing intersection). Ron Watkins, Partners V, LLC, property owner. Commissioner Ownby moved to approve the closure of a portion of the unused right of way for Yarnell Road on first reading. Commissioner McKenzie seconded th…

ITEM 11·CONTRACTS

Commissioner Norman amended the agenda to add the following

Commissioner Norman amended the agenda to add the following item: Discussion regarding Knox County salaries and hiring freezes. * * * * * * IN RE: RESOLUTIONS – (CONTINUED): IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DESIGNATING/COMMITTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000.00 FROM FISCAL YEAR 2012 TO FISCAL YEAR 2013 FOR THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) THROUGH THE DEFINED SERVICES CONTRACT PROCESS TO USE AND DISPERSE TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP PROVIDE FREE OR REDUCED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR SENIORS AND THOSE WHO ARE DISABLED – R-12-9-907: Consideration of a resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, designating/committing and appropriating funds in the amount of $500,000.00 from fiscal year 2012 to fiscal year 2013 for the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) through the defined services contract process to use and disperse to local organizations to help provide free or reduced public transportation for seniors and those who are disabled was before the Board of Commissioners. The following individuals were present and spoke on the matter: Ms. Barbara Kelly, CAC, Mr. Hugh Holt, Director for the Knox County Purchasing Department, Mr. Richard Armstrong, Knox County Law Director, Mr. Chris Caldwell, Knox County Finance Director, and Mr. Dean Rice, Chief of Staff for the Knox County Mayor’s Office. Commissioner Broyles moved to approve Resolution R-12-9-907 - Reso…

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APPROVED

ITEM 12·PUBLIC SAFETY

Commissioner Norman amended the agenda to hear the

Commissioner Norman amended the agenda to hear the following item at this time: Resolution R-12-9-911 - Consideration of a resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amended Knox County Nonprofit Funding Policy. * * * * * * IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDED KNOX COUNTY NONPROFIT FUNDING POLICY – R-12-9-911: Consideration of a resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amended Knox County Nonprofit Funding Policy was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner McKenzie moved to approve Resolution R-12-9-911 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amended Knox County Nonprofit Funding Policy with the amendment of adding the following language to the resolution: “to provide that financial assistance utilizing discretionary funding shall only be provided to nonprofit charitable organizations as defined in said policy and, as a cost saving measure.” Commissioner Brown seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners McKenzie, Broyles, Norman, Anders, Brown, Hammond and Shouse voted aye. Commissioners Ownby, Smith and Wright voted no. Commissioner Briggs was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 7-3-0-1. * * * * * * IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, EXTENDING THE BILLBOARD MORATORIUM FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIXTY (60) DAYS, EXPIRING NOVEMBER 29, 2012 – R-12-9-910: Consider…

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APPROVED

ITEM 14·BUDGET

Commissioner Hammond moved to amend the agenda to add the

Commissioner Hammond moved to amend the agenda to add the following item which was approved at the August 27, 2012 Board of Commissioners meeting: Resolution R-12-8-912 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee 1) Authorizing Education Incentive payments in Fiscal year 2012-2013 to certain County Officials and full-time supervisory level employees of Knox County Government in an amount up to but not in excess of $1,000.00 for the attainment or re-certification of the designation of Certified Public Administrator and 2) placing a hold on any additional incentive payments, except as provided herein, until such time as the Commission has an opportunity to evaluate the program. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners McKenzie, Broyles, Ownby, Anders, Smith, Wright, Brown, Hammond and Shouse voted aye. Commissioner Norman was absent from the vote. Commissioner Briggs was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 9-0-0-2. * * * * * * IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION R-12-8-912 – RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE 1) AUTHORIZING EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAYMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 TO CERTAIN COUNTY OFFICIALS AND FULL-TIME SUPERVISORY LEVEL EMPLOYEES OF KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENT IN AN AMOUNT UP TO BUT NOT IN EXCESS OF $1,000.00 FOR THE ATTAINMENT OR RE-CERTIFICATION OF THE DESIGNATION OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR AND 2) PLACING A HOLD ON ANY ADDITIONAL INCENTIVE PAYMENTS, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, UNTIL S…

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APPROVED

ITEM 15·GENERAL

At this time, there was discussion regarding a dinner meeting to

At this time, there was discussion regarding a dinner meeting to be held with the State Legislative Delegation on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at the Legacy Parks Office. * * * * * * IN RE: ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Knox County Board of Commissioners, Commissioner Smith declared the meeting adjourned. * * * * * * KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS _______________________________________ TONY NORMAN, CHAIRMAN _______________________________________ R. LARRY SMITH, VICE-CHAIRMAN

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ITEM 2·CONTRACTS

Commissioner Broyles moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the November 2012 Board of Commissioners meeting: O-12-9-104 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Article 2 and Article 3 of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance (Appendix A of the Knox County Code) regarding the regulation of signs, billboards, electronic message centers and other advertising structures in Knox County (amending Ordinance O-90-9-130, adopted September 30, 1990, as amended). Commissioner McKenzie seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners McKenzie, Broyles, Norman, Ownby, Smith, Wright, Brown, Hammond and Shouse voted aye. Commissioner Anders arrived later in the meeting. Commissioner Briggs was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 9-0-0-2. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2012-09-24

AGENDA & VOTES

Ms. Tracy Sanger, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Commissioner Broyles moved to amend the agenda to withdraw

Commissioner Norman amended the agenda to add the following

Commissioner Norman amended the agenda to hear the

At 5:15 p

Commissioner Hammond moved to amend the agenda to add the

At this time, there was discussion regarding a dinner meeting to

Ms. Pat Beasley, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Commissioner Norman amended the agenda to add the following

Commissioner Norman amended the agenda to add the following

Commissioner Norman amended the agenda to add the following

Commissioner Norman amended the agenda to remove the

Commissioner Broyles moved to amend the agenda to add the

Commissioner Broyles moved to amend the agenda to defer the

Commissioner Broyles moved to amend the agenda to defer the

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