Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2025-01-27

10 agenda items, 4 approved, 0 rejected.

January 27, 2025

MEETING SUMMARY

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Attendance roll pending

AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·BUDGET

Commissioner Durrett moved to amend the agenda to add the

Commissioner Durrett moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #19 - Resolution R-25-1-413 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Relocation Agreement with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for natural gas adjustments as part of the Campbell Station and Fretz Road improvements; Item #26 - Resolution R-25-1-802 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an appropriation in the amount of $74,000.00 from the General Fund Balance to the UT Extension - Knox County for the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget; Item #30 - Resolution R-25-1-102 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Gibbs Ruritan Club in celebration of their 75 th anniversary and continued service to the community; and Item #33 - Presentation: Knox County Schools Annual Report by Superintendent Jon Rysewyk. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 2·BUDGET

Commissioner Durrett moved to amend the agenda to defer the

Commissioner Durrett moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the February 2025 meeting: Item #40 - Resolution R-25-1-111 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Knox County Mayor’s recommendations of members for appointment/reappointment to the Knox County Golf Board (terms expire December 31, 2028); Item #41 - Resolution R-25-1-408 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Agreement with Knoxville TPO for the collection of pavement condition data; Federal funding will be provided for 80% of the cost of data collection, with the remaining 20% being paid by Knox County; In Fiscal Year 2024 the amount due will be $121,557.00 and in Fiscal Year 2026 the amount due will be $46,972.00; Item #44 - Resolution R-25-1-412 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with S&E Properties, LLC for road improvements at the intersection of Kingston Pike and Ebenezer Road; and Item #46 - Resolution R-25-1-904 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting the Tennessee General Assembly to allow Knox County to establish predictable recording fees in the Register’s Office. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion …

ITEM 3·BUDGET

Commissioner Durrett moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the

Commissioner Durrett moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following item: Item #37 - Budget Amendments. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * * IN RE: EDUCATION CONSENT CALENDAR: IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH TRANSPAR GROUP, INC. FOR AN ALTERNATIVE BELL TIME ANALYSIS AT A COST OF $29,640.50 FOR THE TERM OF FEBRUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2026, OR UPON COMPLETION OF THE ANALYSIS - R-25-1-201: Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with TransPar Group, Inc. for an Alternative Bell Time Analysis at a cost of $29,640.50 for the term of February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026, or upon completion of the analysis was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Jay moved to approve Resolution R-25-1-201 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with TransPar Group, Inc. for an Alternative Bell Time Analysis at a cost of $29,640.50 for the term of February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026, or upon completion of the analysis. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * …

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APPROVED

ITEM 5·GENERAL

Ms. Imani Shy’la, Executive Director of Community Defense of

Ms. Imani Shy’la, Executive Director of Community Defense of East Tennessee, was present and spoke concerning increased transparency and accountability for all law enforcements; mandating the use of cameras during all interactions with the public; and strict policies to these protocols. * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 6·PUBLIC SAFETY

Mr. Rashaad Woods, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Mr. Rashaad Woods, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning a signed petition regarding the tragic deaths of Mr. Daevon Saint- Germain and Mr. David Batts and significant concern for increased transparency and accountability regarding the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. * * * * * * IN RE: OTHER BUSINESS: No Other Business received. * * * * * * IN RE: ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Knox County Board of Commissioners, Commissioner Oster declared the meeting adjourned. * * * * * * KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ________________________________________________ GINA OSTER, MADAM CHAIR