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Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2021-03-29

28 agenda items, 12 approved, 0 rejected.

March 29, 2021

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AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·EDUCATION

Without objection, Commissioner Jay indicated the day’s meeting

Without objection, Commissioner Jay indicated the day’s meeting would be conducted as follows: Set the Agenda; Honorary Resolutions; Presentations; Education Consent Calendar; Public Forum (a 3-minute limit is allowed for individuals that have spoken on the same item before; and a 5-minute limit is allowed for individuals who have not spoken on the same item before); and the remainder of the day’s agenda. * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 10·HEALTH

Ms. Kay Stroud, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Ms. Kay Stroud, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the Board of Health. * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 14·ZONING

Mr. Phil King, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Mr. Phil King, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the Board of Health. * * * * * * A recess was taken at this time and upon reconvening, the zoning session was considered. * * * * * * IN RE: ZONING REQUESTS:

TABLED

ITEM 2·GENERAL

At this time, Commissioner Biggs acknowledged National

At this time, Commissioner Biggs acknowledged National Vietnam War Veteran’s Day which is now a national holiday. A moment of silence was taken this time in memory of Veterans that have perished overseas. * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 3·EDUCATION

Commissioner Dailey moved to suspend the rules and not read the

Commissioner Dailey moved to suspend the rules and not read the Education Consent Calendar and the General Government Consent Calendar as stated in Section P, Consent Calendar, in the Commission Rules. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 4·BUDGET

Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to add the

Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #2 - Resolution R-21-3-102 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, memorializing Knox County Clerk Chief of Staff Michael Paseur; Item #37 – Resolution R-21-3-805 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for the provision of public assistance pursuant to Presidential Disaster Declaration number FEMA-4427-DR-TN for severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides during the period of February 9, 2019 to March 30, 2019 in an amount not to exceed $123,236.60 with a local match of $16,653.57; and Item #43 – Ordinance O-20-12-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department (amends Ordinance O-96-3-102, adopted April 22, 1996). Commissioner Biggs seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 5·BUDGET

Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the

Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items: Item #21- Resolution R-21-3-214 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with TriCon, Inc. for the construction of a new northwest sector elementary school at a cost of $23,050,000.00; Item #40 – Resolution R-21-3-903 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule I, Section B entitled “Order of Business” to move Item M “Resolutions (Education Consent Calendar and Resolutions not on the Education Consent Calendar)” to follow after Item E “Presentations”; Item #41 – Resolution R-21-3-904 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule I, Section B entitled “Order of Business” to reverse the order of Item N “Resolutions (General Government Consent Calendar and Resolutions not on the General Government Consent Calendar)” so that Resolutions not on the General Government Consent Calendar will be heard before the General Government Consent Calendar; and Item #42 – Ordinance O-21-3-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2 entitled “Employees’ Merit System” to provide for various amendments to the Merit System for classified employees of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office (amends Ordinance O-90-9-1…

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APPROVED

ITEM 6·BUDGET

Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to remove the

Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to remove the following item from the General Government Consent Calendar: Item #37 – Resolution R-21-3-805 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for the provision of public assistance pursuant to Presidential Disaster Declaration number FEMA-4427-DR-TN for severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides during the period of February 9, 2019 to March 30, 2019 in an amount not to exceed $123,236.60 with a local match of $16,653.57. Commissioner Biggs seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * * IN RE: HONORARY RESOLUTIONS: IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING MARCH AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH IN KNOX COUNTY - R-21-3-101: Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing March as Women’s History Month in Knox County was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve Resolution R-21-3-101 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing March as Women’s History Month in Knox County. Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and …

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APPROVED

ITEM 7·GENERAL

Commissioner Jay amended the agenda to hear the following item

Commissioner Jay amended the agenda to hear the following item at this time: Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting. * * * * * * IN RE: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 22, 2021 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 22, 2021. Commissioner Beeler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * * IN RE: AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED):

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APPROVED

ITEM 8·BUDGET

The Education Consent Calendar and the General Government

The Education Consent Calendar and the General Government Consent Calendar was heard at this time. * * * * * * IN RE: EDUCATION CONSENT CALENDAR IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NUMBER 20-694(B) WITH EPSON AMERICA, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF HIGH SPEED PRINTERS, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR CORRECTION OF PRINTER SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE LEASE AND PURCHASE OPTION OF BOOKLET AND/OR STANDARD FINISHERS - R-21-3-201: ` Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract Number 20-694(b) with Epson America, Inc. for the provision of high speed printers, which amendment provides for correction of printer schedule to include lease and purchase option of booklet and/or standard finishers was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve Resolution R-21-3-201 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract Number 20-694(b) with Epson America, Inc. for the provision of high speed printers, which amendment provides for correction of printer schedule to include lease and purchase option of booklet and/or standard finishers. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * * IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSI…

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APPROVED

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Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2021-03-29

AGENDA & VOTES

Without objection, Commissioner Jay indicated the day’s meeting

Ms. Kay Stroud, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Ms. Lara Campen, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Ms. Elizabeth Murphy, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Ms. Laura Branson, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Mr. Phil King, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

At this time, Commissioner Biggs acknowledged National

Commissioner Dailey moved to suspend the rules and not read the

Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to add the

Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the

Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to remove the

Commissioner Jay amended the agenda to hear the following item

The Education Consent Calendar and the General Government

Ms. Angie Goethert, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

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