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Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2019-05-28

30 agenda items, 24 approved, 0 rejected.

May 28, 2019

MEETING SUMMARY

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AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·BUDGET

Ms. Vivian Shipe, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Ms. Vivian Shipe, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the 2020 Census; the Knox County Indigent Care Program; and the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 proposed Knox County Budget. * * * * * *

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ITEM 10·ZONING

Commissioner Nystrom amended the agenda to hear the

Commissioner Nystrom amended the agenda to hear the following item at this time: Item #9 – Resolution R-19-5-201. * * * * * * IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING AT A COST OF $46,800.00 FOR FISCAL YEARS 2020 THROUGH 2024 FOR SERVICES AND DELIVERABLES TO MONITOR AND FORECAST ENROLLMENT TRENDS OF KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS – R-19-5-201: Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Planning at a cost of $46,800.00 for Fiscal Years 2020 through 2024 for services and deliverables to monitor and forecast enrollment trends of Knox County Schools was before the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Gerald Greene, Executive Director for Metropolitan Planning Commission, was present and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Anders moved to approve Resolution R-19-5-201 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Planning at a cost of $46,800.00 for Fiscal Years 2020 through 2024 for services and deliverables to monitor and forecast enrollment trends of Knox County Schools. Commissioner Gill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Gill, Carringer, Smith, Nystrom, Schoonmaker, Anders, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * * IN RE: DRIVES AND ROADS: IN RE: CON…

ITEM 11·INFRASTRUCTURE

The agenda was amended to hear Item #8 at this time

The agenda was amended to hear Item #8 at this time. * * * * * * IN RE: SPREAD OF RECORD THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S ORDER REAPPOINTING JACK HUDDLESTON TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE LUTTRELL-BLAINE-CORRYTON UTILITY DISTRICT: Spread of Record the Knox County Mayor’s Order reappointing Jack Huddleston to the Board of Commissioners of the Luttrell-Blaine-Corryton Utility District was before the Board of Commissioners. No action was taken. * * * * * * IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED):

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ITEM 12·ZONING

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to add the

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to add the following item to be heard at this time: Item #7 - Spread of Record the Knox County Mayor’s 2019 Knox County Employee Handbook (this item was deferred to the June 2019 Board of Commissioners meeting earlier at the meeting, See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______). Also included in the motion was to defer the following item to the June 2019 Board of Commissioners meeting: Item #21 – Resolution R-19-5-110 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Janet Bostic, a citizen member with benefits administration experience, and appointing a citizen member with financial management experience, to the Knox County Health Insurance Appeal Board. Commissioner Beeler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, Biggs, Gill, Carringer, Smith, Nystrom, Schoonmaker and Anders voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Mr. Mark Jones, Director for Knox County Human Resources, was present and spoke on the matter. * * * * * * IN RE: SPREAD OF RECORD THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S 2019 KNOX COUNTY EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: Spread of Record the Knox County Mayor’s 2019 Knox County Employee Handbook was before the Board of Commissioners. No action was taken. * * * * * * IN RE: NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 218 Notary Public Applications received. Commissioner Anders moved to approve the 218 Notary Public Applications. Commissioner Biggs seconded the motion and upon roll call vot…

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APPROVED

ITEM 13·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Venture Land Holdings, LLC for

DEFERRED

ITEM 14·ZONING

Consideration of the request of David Henderson for rezoning

Consideration of the request of David Henderson for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential Zone to A Agricultural Zone was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located east side of Majors Road, north of East Emory Road, west of Nevada Lane, Commission District 8. Mr. Gerald Greene, Executive Director for Metropolitan Planning Commission, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Carlton Bryant, representing David Henderson, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Nystrom asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Beeler moved to approve Resolution RZ-19-5-111 – Resolution approving the request of David Henderson for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential Zone to A Agricultural Zone as per MPC’s recommendation. Commissioner Biggs seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Gill, Carringer, Smith, Nystrom, Schoonmaker, Anders, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located east side of Majors Road, north of East Emory Road, west of Nevada Lane, Commission District 8. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 15·INFRASTRUCTURE

Consideration of the request of Venture Land Holdings, LLC for

Consideration of the request of Venture Land Holdings, LLC for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural and RR Rural Residential Zone to LDR Low Density Residential Zone was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located north side of Buttermilk Road, west of Graybeal Road, Commission District 6. No one was present to represent the request. Mr. Gerald Greene, Executive Director for Metropolitan Planning Commission, was present and spoke on the matter. This item was deferred to the June 2019 Board of Commissioners meeting. Also, the applicant is to be notified via certified mail to attend the meeting or the item will be removed from further consideration. * * * * * *

DEFERRED

ITEM 16·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Venture Land Holdings, LLC for

Consideration of the request of Venture Land Holdings, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural Zone to PR Planned Residential Zone at a density up to 3 dwelling units per acre was Board of Commissioners. Property located north side of Buttermilk Road, west of Graybeal Road, Commission District 6. No one was present to represent the request. Mr. Gerald Greene, Executive Director for Metropolitan Planning Commission, was present and spoke on the matter. This item was deferred to the June 2019 Board of Commissioners meeting. Also, the applicant is to be notified via certified mail to attend the meeting or the item will be removed from further consideration. * * * * * * IN RE: ZONING APPEALS: No Zoning Appeals received. * * * * * * IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE: IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, APPENDIX A - ZONING, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 2.20 - SPECIFIC TERMS, TWENTY-THREE (23) ZONING DISTRICTS WITHIN ARTICLE 5, AND ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 4, SECTION 4.107 - STANDARDS FOR USE-ON REVIEW APPROVAL OF PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES, TO DEFINE PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES AND PERMIT THEM IN CERTAIN ZONES (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-90-9-130, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990) – O-19-5-101 - (FIRST READING): Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 2, Section 2.20 - Specific terms, twenty-three (23) zoning districts within …

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APPROVED

ITEM 2·GENERAL

Mr. David Waite, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Mr. David Waite, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning Resolution R-19-5-604 regarding the Knox County Indigent Care Program. * * * * * * IN RE: HONORARY RESOLUTIONS: IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING INSKIP BAPTIST CHURCH UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS 100 TH ANNIVERSARY – R-19-5-101: Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Inskip Baptist Church upon the occasion of its 100 th anniversary was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Anders moved to approve Resolution R-19-5-101 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Inskip Baptist Church upon the occasion of its 100 th anniversary. Commissioner Schoonmaker seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Gill, Carringer, Smith, Nystrom, Schoonmaker, Anders, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Commissioner Carringer read the resolution into the record. Members of Inskip Baptist Church were present to accept the resolution and expressed appreciation for the resolution. * * * * * * IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, MEMORIALIZING ARTHUR SEYMOUR, JR. - R-19-5-102: This item was deferred to the June 2019 Board of Commissioners meeting. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______) * * * * * * IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING VANCE LINK U…

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APPROVED

ITEM 3·BUDGET

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to add the

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to add the following item: Discussion item regarding the Tennessee County Commission Association meeting held during the week of May 20, 2019. Commissioner Gill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Gill, Carringer, Smith, Nystrom, Schoonmaker, Anders, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 4·ZONING

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to defer the

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the June 2019 Board of Commissioners meeting: Item #2 – Resolution R-19-5-102 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, memorializing Arthur Seymour, Jr.; and Item #61 – Zoning Request 4-F-19-RZ - Request of Greg Franklin/John Sevier Joint Venture for rezoning from A Agricultural Zone to PR Planned Residential Zone at a density up to 5 dwelling units per acre, property located south side of East Governor John Sevier Highway, east of Konda Drive, west of Arthur Harmon Road, Commission District 9. Also included in the motion was to defer the following item until it is determined what TPO is going to do regarding the matter: Item #49 – Resolution R-19-5-905 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. in the amount of $148,800.00 for a South Knox County Transportation Study. Commissioner Gill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Gill, Carringer, Smith, Nystrom, Schoonmaker, Anders, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 5·BUDGET

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to add the

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #3 – Resolution R-19-5-103 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Vance Link upon the 40 th Anniversary of his volunteer service to Knoxville youth sports (this item was heard earlier at the meeting, see Page ______); Item #50 - Resolution R-19-5-906 Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $255,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the operation of the Knox Recovery Court and Knox County Veterans Treatment Court for the period beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020 (no local match required); Item #51 – Resolution R-19-5-907 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the execution of a waiver of an option to repurchase and the waiver of certain restrictions applicable to property located in the Forks of the River Industrial Park; Item #54 - Discussion item regarding drainage and slope issues caused by new developments; and Item #55 - Discussion item regarding the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 proposed Knox County Budget. Commissioner Gill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Gill, Carringer, Smith, Nystrom, Schoonmaker, Anders, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 6·BUDGET

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to remove the

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to remove the following items from the General Government Consent Calendar: Item #4 - Consideration of acceptance of new county roads; Item #6 - Line Item Transfers; and Item #39 - Resolution R-19-5-604 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Two to the Knox County Indigent Care Program Agreement, which amendment reduces the total amount of money available for services during Fiscal Year 2019-2020 and provides for other revisions to the Reimbursement for Services section of the agreement. Commissioner Gill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Gill, Carringer, Smith, Nystrom, Schoonmaker, Anders, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 7·BUDGET

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to hear the

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to hear the following items after completion of Amendments to the Agenda: Item #55 - Discussion item regarding the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 proposed Knox County Budget; and Item #52 - Discussion item regarding the school security process for allowing individuals in to the schools. Commissioner Gill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Gill, Carringer, Smith, Nystrom, Schoonmaker, Anders, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 8·BUDGET

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to defer the

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the June 2019 Board of Commissioners meeting: Item #7 - Spread of Record the Knox County Mayor’s 2019 Knox County Employee Handbook. Commissioner Gill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Gill, Carringer, Smith, Nystrom, Schoonmaker, Anders, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Ms. Khrysta Baig, Knox County Benefits Director, was present and spoke on the matter. * * * * * * IN RE: DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2019- 2020 PROPOSED KNOX COUNTY BUDGET: Discussion item regarding the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 proposed Knox County Budget was before the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Bob Thomas, Superintendent for Knox County Schools, Mr. Chris Caldwell, Knox County Finance Director, and Mr. Jerry Vagnier, President & CEO of the Helen Ross McNabb Center, were present and spoke on the matter. No action was taken. * * * * * * IN RE: DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING THE SCHOOL SECURITY PROCESS FOR ALLOWING INDIVIDUALS IN TO THE SCHOOLS: Discussion item regarding the school security process for allowing individuals in to the schools was before the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Russ Oaks, Knox County Schools Chief Operating Officer, was present and spoke on the matter. No action was taken. * * * * * * IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED):

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APPROVED

ITEM 9·CONTRACTS

Commissioner Nystrom amended the agenda to hear the Education

Commissioner Nystrom amended the agenda to hear the Education Consent Calendar at this time. * * * * * * IN RE: EDUCATION CONSENT CALENDAR IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT RITTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $600,000.00 – R-19-5-202: Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Understanding with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for construction of new wastewater facilities at Ritta Elementary School at a cost not to exceed $600,000.00 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Schoonmaker moved to approve Resolution R-19-5-202 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Understanding with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for construction of new wastewater facilities at Ritta Elementary School at a cost not to exceed $600,000.00. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Gill, Carringer, Smith, Nystrom, Schoonmaker, Anders, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * * IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AVID COLLEGE READINESS SYSTEM SERVICES AND PRODUCTS AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF AVID PROGRAMMING AT AUSTIN-EAST MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL, BEARDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL, CAREER …

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APPROVED

Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2019-05-28

AGENDA & VOTES

Ms. Vivian Shipe, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Commissioner Nystrom amended the agenda to hear the

The agenda was amended to hear Item #8 at this time

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to add the

Consideration of the request of Venture Land Holdings, LLC for

Consideration of the request of David Henderson for rezoning

Consideration of the request of Venture Land Holdings, LLC for

Consideration of the request of Venture Land Holdings, LLC for

Mr. David Waite, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to add the

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to defer the

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to add the

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to remove the

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to hear the

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to defer the

Commissioner Nystrom amended the agenda to hear the Education

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