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Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2020-10-26

49 agenda items, 15 approved, 0 rejected.

October 26, 2020

MEETING SUMMARY

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Attendance roll pending

AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·BUDGET

Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to add the

Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #18 – Resolution R-20-10-110 - Consideration of a 351 Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Amanda Rowcliffe (District 4 Seat) from the Knox County Library Advisory Board and appointing Hope Davis to complete the unexpired term of Amanda Rowcliffe on said Board; Item #44 – Resolution R-20-10-906 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Consulting Services Agreement with Stones River Group, LLC in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 ($5,000.00 per month) plus out-of-pocket expenses to provide government relations services with the State of Tennessee for the term ending October 31, 2021; Item #49 – Discussion item regarding State Legislative Priorities; and Resolution R-20-10-803 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing an amendment to real property purchase and sale agreement between Knox County and BNA Associates, LLC relating to the Andrew Johnson Building. 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 10·HEALTH

Ms. Andi Lewis, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Ms. Andi Lewis, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the Board of Health. * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 11·HEALTH

Ms. Margo Doll, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Ms. Margo Doll, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the Board of Health. * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 12·HEALTH

Dr. Julie Williams, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Dr. Julie Williams, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the Board of Health. * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 13·ZONING

Dr. Daphne Norwood, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Dr. Daphne Norwood, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the Board of Health. 360 * * * * * * A recess was taken at this time and upon reconvening, the zoning session was considered. * * * * * * IN RE: ROLL CALL – (7:10 P.M.) Mr. Michael Paseur, Chief of Staff for the Knox County Clerk’s Office, called the roll. Those members present were Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs. * * * * * * IN RE: ZONING REQUESTS:

TABLED

ITEM 14·HEALTH

Ms. Fran Whiteside, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Ms. Fran Whiteside, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the Board of Health. * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 15·HEALTH

Ms. Jodie Brown, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Ms. Jodie Brown, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the Board of Health. * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 16·HEALTH

Ms. Melody Watts, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Ms. Melody Watts, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the Board of Health. * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 17·HEALTH

Ms. Naomi Elliott, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Ms. Naomi Elliott, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the Board of Health. * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 18·HEALTH

Dr. Steve Roberts, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Dr. Steve Roberts, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the Board of Health. * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 19·HEALTH

Dr. Andrew Flores, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Dr. Andrew Flores, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the Board of Health. * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 2·BUDGET

Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the

Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following item: Item #38 – R-20-10-802 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing Knox County to enter into a Development Agreement with BNA Associates, LLC for the redevelopment of the Andrew Johnson Building. 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. * * * * * * 352

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APPROVED

ITEM 20·HEALTH

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

Ms. Elizabeth Murphy, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the Board of Health. * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 21·HEALTH

Mr. Kevin Hill, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Mr. Kevin Hill, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the Board of Health. * * * * * * 402

TABLED

ITEM 22·HEALTH

Ms. Christine Cruz, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Ms. Christine Cruz, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the Board of Health. * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 23·HEALTH

Ms. Sherri Garrett, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Ms. Sherri Garrett, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the Board of Health. * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 24·HEALTH

Mr. Peter Easton, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Mr. Peter Easton, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the Board of Health. * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 25·HEALTH

Mr. Dewayne Stafford, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Mr. Dewayne Stafford, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the Board of Health. * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 26·HEALTH

Ms. Debi Stafford, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Ms. Debi Stafford, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the Board of Health. * * * * * * At this time, Commissioner Jay moved to adjourn the meeting. There was no second to the motion and the meeting continued. * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 27·HEALTH

At this time, an unidentified female was present and spoke

At this time, an unidentified female was present and spoke concerning the Board of Health. * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 28·HEALTH

Mr. Vernon Henry, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Mr. Vernon Henry, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the Board of Health. * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 29·HEALTH

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

Ms. Angie Goethert, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the Board of Health. 403 * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 3·BUDGET

Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to defer the

Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the November 2020 Board of Commissioners meeting: Item #29 – Resolution R-20-10-410 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Local Agency Project Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the reconstruction of I-75 at State Route 131 (Emory Road, Exit 112); Item #34 – Resolution R-20-10-605 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a grant contract which is between the Tennessee Department of Health and Knox County Government dba Knox County Health Department for the provision of Immunizations. Total contract increase per this amendment is +$280,260 (no local match required); Item #27 – Resolution R-20-10-408 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a professional survey and engineering design proposal from Cannon & Cannon, Inc. in the amount of $122,200.00 for the proposed roundabout at the intersection of Hickory Creek Road at Hardin Valley Road; Item #28 – Resolution R-20-10-409 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Ball Homes, LLC for intersection improvements at Hardin Valley Road, East Gallaher Ferry Road and Hickory Creek Road; and Item #48 – Discussion item to recognize Three Ridges Golf Course for their job well done during the C…

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APPROVED

ITEM 30·HEALTH

At this time, an unidentified male was present and spoke

At this time, an unidentified male was present and spoke concerning a town hall meeting between the commission board and the Health Department. * * * * * * At this time, there was discussion regarding whether to continue the meeting or adjourn the meeting. Mr. David Buuck, Knox County Law Director, was present and spoke on the matter. The meeting continued. * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 31·GENERAL

Ms. Michelle Bradford, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Ms. Michelle Bradford, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning 5G. * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 32·HEALTH

Ms. Jessica Breidenbach, concerned citizen, was present and

Ms. Jessica Breidenbach, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the Board of Health. * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 33·ZONING

Ms. Rebekah Reeves, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Ms. Rebekah Reeves, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the Board of Health. * * * * * * IN RE: OTHER BUSINESS: IN RE: PRESENTATION OF HONORARY RESOLUTIONS FOR OUTGOING COMMISSIONERS EVELYN GILL, MICHELE CARRINGER, HUGH NYSTROM AND BRAD ANDERS: This item was heard earlier at the meeting. (See Page __353__) 404 * * * * * * IN RE: PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS BY KNOX COUNTY MAYOR GLENN JACOBS TO JUSTIN CONLEY, DAN DEREMER, ALEXUS FLOOD, JENNIFER GENTRY, DEAN LONGMIRE AND NICOLSHA SCOTT FOR THEIR LIFE-SAVING ASSISTANCE TO GET SOMEONE TO SAFETY THROUGH THE USE OF AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR: This item was heard earlier at the meeting. (See Page __354 ) * * * * * * IN RE: DISCUSSION ITEM TO RECOGNIZE THREE RIDGES GOLF COURSE FOR THEIR JOB WELL DONE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC FOR KNOX COUNTY: This item was deferred to the November 2020 Board of Commissioners meeting. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page __352__) * * * * * * IN RE: DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES: Discussion item regarding State Legislative Priorities was before the Board of Commissioners. No action was taken. * * * * * * IN RE: REQUEST OF HALLS CENTRE, LLC FOR NORTH COUNTY SECTOR PLAN AMENDMENT FROM GC GENERAL COMMERCIAL/SP STREAM PROTECTION TO O OFFICE/SP STREAM PROTECTION. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7320-7326 MAYNARDVILLE PIKE, PARCEL ID 38 13502, COMMISSION DISTRICT 7: 405 This item was heard earlier at the meeting. (See Page __360__) * * * * * * IN RE: REQUEST OF HALLS …

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APPROVED

ITEM 4·PUBLIC SAFETY

Without objection, Commissioner Jay amended the agenda to hear

Without objection, Commissioner Jay amended the agenda to hear the following items at this time: Item #46 and Item #47. 353 * * * * * * IN RE: PRESENTATION OF HONORARY RESOLUTIONS FOR OUTGOING COMMISSIONERS EVELYN GILL, MICHELE CARRINGER, HUGH NYSTROM AND BRAD ANDERS: Presentation of Honorary Resolutions for outgoing Commissioners Evelyn Gill, Michele Carringer, Hugh Nystrom and Brad Anders was before the Board of Commissioners. Honorary Resolution R-20-8-104 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee honoring Commissioner Brad Anders for his service on the Knox County Commission. Mr. Mike Hammond, Knox County Criminal and Domestic Relations Court Clerk, read the resolution into the record. Commissioner Anders was present to accept the resolution and expressed appreciation for the resolution. * * * * * * Honorary Resolution R-20-8-102 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee honoring Commissioner Michele Carringer for her service on the Knox County Commission. Commissioner Dailey read the resolution into the record. Commissioner Carringer, along with her husband, was present to accept the resolution and expressed appreciation for the resolution. * * * * * * Commissioner Schoonmaker indicated Commissioner Evelyn Gill was not able to attend the day’s meeting due to being out of town. Her resolution will be delivered to her. * * * * * * 354 Honorary Resolution R-20-8-103 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee honoring Commissioner …

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APPROVED

ITEM 5·GENERAL

Commissioner Jay amended the agenda to hear the following items

Commissioner Jay amended the agenda to hear the following items at this time: Item #1 – Resolution R-20-10-101; and Item #2 – Resolution R-20-10-102. * * * * * * IN RE: HONORARY RESOLUTIONS IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, MEMORIALIZING MARY ELIZABETH (BEE) DESELM - R-20-10-101: Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, memorializing Mary Elizabeth (Bee) DeSelm was before the Board of Commissioners. No action was taken at this time. (See Page __357__) for the vote on this item) * * * * * * IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, MEMORIALIZING THE HONORABLE 356 PAMELA L. REEVES, CHIEF JUDGE OF THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE - R-20-10-102: Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, memorializing the Honorable Pamela L. Reeves, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee was before the Board of Commissioners. No action was taken at this time. (See Page __357__) for the vote on this item) * * * * * * IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED):

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APPROVED

ITEM 6·PUBLIC SAFETY

Commissioner Jay amended the agenda to add the following items

Commissioner Jay amended the agenda to add the following items to be heard at this time: Presentation from the Friends of the Library; and Presentation from Rural Metro Fire Department. * * * * * * IN RE: PRESENTATION FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: Presentation from the Friends of the Library was before the Board of Commissioners. Ms. Sharon Smith, Friends of the Library Board member, was present and thanked the commission for their support of the Library System. No action was taken. * * * * * * IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED):

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ITEM 7·GENERAL

Commissioner Jay amended the agenda to hear the following items

Commissioner Jay amended the agenda to hear the following items at this time: Item #1 - Resolution R-20-10-101; and Item #2 - Resolution R-20-10-102. * * * * * * 357 IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, MEMORIALIZING MARY ELIZABETH (BEE) DESELM - R-20-10-101: Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, memorializing Mary Elizabeth (Bee) DeSelm was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Ward moved to approve Resolution R-20-10-101 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, memorializing Mary Elizabeth (Bee) DeSelm. 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 COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, MEMORIALIZING THE HONORABLE PAMELA L. REEVES, CHIEF JUDGE OF THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE - R-20-10-102: Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, memorializing the Honorable Pamela L. Reeves, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Ward moved to approve Resolution R-20-10-102 - a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, memorializing the Honorable Pamela L. Reeves, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for th…

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APPROVED

ITEM 8·PUBLIC SAFETY

Commissioner Jay amended the agenda to hear the following items

Commissioner Jay amended the agenda to hear the following items at this time: Presentation from Rural Metro Fire Department. * * * * * * IN RE: PRESENTATION FROM RURAL METRO FIRE DEPARTMENT: Presentation from Rural Metro Fire Department was before the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Jeff Bagwell, representing Rural Metro Fire Department, gave the presentation. No action was taken. * * * * * * IN RE: PUBLIC FORUM:

TABLED

ITEM 9·HEALTH

Ms. Marcie Yadon, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Ms. Marcie Yadon, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning the Board of Health. * * * * * *

TABLED

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