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VOTING SESSION

Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2022-12-19

26 agenda items, 4 approved, 0 rejected.

December 19, 2022

MEETING SUMMARY

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ITEM 008·ZONING

Commission District 9

Commission District 9. Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * * IN RE: Request of Charles Pruitt for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre 10-B-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 326 West Ford Valley Road / Parcel ID 123 ME 008. Commission District 9. Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter. Mr. Charles Pruitt, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Ms. Michelle Portia, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and gave a report. Commissioner Durrett asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve 10-B-22-RZ - Request of Charles Pruitt for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre per Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve PR (Planned Residential) zone with a maximum density up to 2 dwelling units per acre because it is consistent with surrounding development and the Growth Policy Plan, Property located at 326 West Ford Valley Road / Parcel ID 123 ME 008. Commission District 9. Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler,…

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ITEM 1·HEALTH

Ms. Vivian Shipe, concerned citizen, was present and spoke on Mental Health

Ms. Vivian Shipe, concerned citizen, was present and spoke on Mental Health issues in Knoxville and Knox County. * * * * * *

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ITEM 10·GENERAL

Ms. Angela Hill, concerned citizen, was present in support for Ms

Ms. Angela Hill, concerned citizen, was present in support for Ms. Aniya Thompson. * * * * * *

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ITEM 11·GENERAL

Mr. Kevin Hill, concerned citizen, spoke against Drag Queen shows

Mr. Kevin Hill, concerned citizen, spoke against Drag Queen shows. * * * * * *

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ITEM 12·GENERAL

Ms. Caitlin Jones, concerned citizen, spoke on the crime problem in

Ms. Caitlin Jones, concerned citizen, spoke on the crime problem in Knoxville and she also spoke on the Tennessee Theatre. * * * * * *

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ITEM 13·GENERAL

Ms. Tracy Smith, concerned citizen, Chair of Knoxville Liberty, Ms

Ms. Tracy Smith, concerned citizen, Chair of Knoxville Liberty, Ms. Smith spoke on the All Ages Drag Show and the show at the Tennessee Theatre. * * * * * *

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ITEM 14·GENERAL

Mr. Randy Cross, concerned citizen, spoke on the Drag Shows and

Mr. Randy Cross, concerned citizen, spoke on the Drag Shows and gay people. * * * * * *

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ITEM 15·PUBLIC SAFETY

Mr. Nzinga Amani, concerned citizen, spoke on Drag Shows and the

Mr. Nzinga Amani, concerned citizen, spoke on Drag Shows and the incident at McAlister’s. Mr. Amani stated an Advisory Board for the Sheriff’s Department would be a good start. * * * * * *

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ITEM 16·GENERAL

Mr. Loren Seagrave, concerned citizen, spoke on the incident at

Mr. Loren Seagrave, concerned citizen, spoke on the incident at McAlister’s and the behavior of officers. * * * * * * *

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ITEM 17·GENERAL

Mr. John Ptacek, concerned citizen, spoke on Drag Shows

Mr. John Ptacek, concerned citizen, spoke on Drag Shows. * * * * * *

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ITEM 174·ZONING

(Commission District 8)

(Commission District 8). Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter and spoke on the matter. Mr. David Hutchins, applicant, was present and spoke on the matter. Ms. Michelle Portia, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and gave a report. Mr. Kevin Murphy, representing Planning Alliance, was present and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Beeler moved to approve 11-D-22-RZ Request of David Hutchins for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) at 1 dwelling unit per acre. Property located at 3029 Legg Lane / Parcel ID 041

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ITEM 18·PUBLIC SAFETY

Mr. David Lee, President of Town Hall East and concerned citizen

Mr. David Lee, President of Town Hall East and concerned citizen. Mr. Lee stated he was in support of the Advisory Board for the Sheriff’s Department. * * * * * *

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ITEM 19·GENERAL

Ms. Amanda Meadows, concerned citizen, spoke against the Drag

Ms. Amanda Meadows, concerned citizen, spoke against the Drag Show on December 22, 2022. * * * * * *

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ITEM 2·BUDGET

Mr. Keith Britt, concerned citizen, was present and spoke on Resolution

Mr. Keith Britt, concerned citizen, was present and spoke on Resolution R-22-12-904 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, supporting the position of the Governor of Tennessee to protect the medical freedom of those serving in the Tennessee Army and Air National Guard and Tennessee State Guard and urging the U.S. Congress to take appropriate action to remove and prohibit the Biden Administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate on members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Mr. Britt requested R-22-12-904 be withdrawn. * * * * * * IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of minutes of the previous meeting was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting on November 21, 2022. Commissioner Oster seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * * IN RE: DRIVES AND ROADS: IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF NEW COUNTY ROADS: Consideration of the acceptance of new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners. A. Myrtle Ridge Lane located in Hickory Creek Farms Unit 1, District 6. B. Izzy Mule Lane located in Hickory Creek Farms Unit 1, District 6. C. Nora Mae Road located in Hickory Creek Farms Unit 1, District 6. D. Shiloh Valley Lane located in The Woods at Choto, District 5. E. Rocky Slope …

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APPROVED

ITEM 20·GENERAL

Ms. Carrie Duggan, concerned citizen, spoke against the Drag Show

Ms. Carrie Duggan, concerned citizen, spoke against the Drag Show for December 22, 2022. * * * * * *

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ITEM 21·GENERAL

Mr. Tavis Sisson, Roane County, spoke against the Drag Show

Mr. Tavis Sisson, Roane County, spoke against the Drag Show. * * * * * *

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ITEM 22·GENERAL

Ms. Valery DeBow, concerned citizen, spoke against the Drag Show

Ms. Valery DeBow, concerned citizen, spoke against the Drag Show. * * * * * *

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ITEM 23·INFRASTRUCTURE

Mr. Glen Stafford, concerned citizen, spoke on the Drag Shows

Mr. Glen Stafford, concerned citizen, spoke on the Drag Shows. Mr. Stafford also spoke regarding Hallsdale-Powell Resolution and why there was not a second to the motion regarding Hallsdale-Powell Resolution R-22-12-906. * * * * * * IN RE: OTHER BUSINESS: Discussion item regarding the Junior Commission Program was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett spoke. No action was taken. * * * * * * Commissioner Durrett spoke regarding Legislative Priorities. No action was taken. * * * * * * Commissioner Lee spoke regarding the Tennessee Theatre Drag Show. She also spoke on the incident at McAlister’s Deli on Schaad Road and Hallsdale-Powell. No action was taken. * * * * * * Commissioner Lundy wanted to thank everyone that came out to support Aniya Thompson. She also spoke on the Sheriff’s Department. No action was taken. * * * * * * Commissioner Oster spoke regarding the Drag Shows. No action was taken. * * * * * * Mr. Mike Moyers, Chief Deputy Law Director, was present and spoke regarding Adult Businesses and Drag Shows. No action was taken. * * * * * * Commissioner Frazier wanted to thank people for speaking tonight and sharing their views. She also spoke regarding Hallsdale Powell Utilities and Drag Shows. No action was taken. * * * * * * IN RE: ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Knox County Board of Commissioners, Commissioner Courtney Durrett declared the meeting adjourned. ___________________________________ COURTNEY DURRETT, CHAIR…

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APPROVED

ITEM 3·PUBLIC SAFETY

Mr. John Ziadeh, concerned citizen, was present and spoke regarding

Mr. John Ziadeh, concerned citizen, was present and spoke regarding Businesses catching on fire by city then blaming it on a black man. * * * * * * *

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ITEM 4·INFRASTRUCTURE

Mr. Will Bowen, concerned citizen, was present and spoke in support

Mr. Will Bowen, concerned citizen, was present and spoke in support of an Advisory Board for the Knox County Sheriff’s Department. A 15-year girl was fired from McAlister’s on Shaad Road after an employee from the Sheriff’s Department went on social media regarding an incident that took place at McAlister’s. Mr. Bowen ask that people support an Advisory Board. * * * * * *

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ITEM 5·ZONING

Mr. Calvin Dibrell, concerned citizen, was present and spoke on the

Mr. Calvin Dibrell, concerned citizen, was present and spoke on the following: A Deputy in the Sheriff’s Department, Mr. Dibrell spoke regarding U.S. Code #4, Tennessee Code 3916503, Mr. Dibrell stated you could call him. He stated there are problems with Law Enforcement. He also spoke regarding McAlister’s on Shadd Road and the 15-year-old that was fired. * * * * * * IN RE: CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL (7:00 P.M.) Mrs. Angie Nesbitt, Clerk Recorder, called the roll. Those Commissioners present Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier. * * * * * * IN RE: ZONING REQUESTS: IN RE: Request of Charles Pruitt for South County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural) and HP (Hillside Protection) to LDR (Low Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) 10-B-22-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 326 West Ford Valley Road / Parcel ID 123 ME 008. Commission District 9. Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter. Mr. Charles Pruitt, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Ms. Michelle Portia, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and gave a report. Commissioner Durrett asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve 10-B-22-SP - Request of Charles Pruitt for South County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural) and HP (Hillside Prote…

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ITEM 6·INFRASTRUCTURE

Mr. Keith Britt, concerned citizen, was present and spoke regarding

Mr. Keith Britt, concerned citizen, was present and spoke regarding McAlister’s and the Knox County Sheriff’s Department incident. He stated the Commission did have subpoena powers. Mr. Britt asked that the Knox County Commission do a Resolution to subpoena the following people Sheriff Tom Spangler, Sheriff’s Department Communications Director Kimberly Glenn, her husband Jerry Glenn, Deputies Edwin, Massey, and Jenkins, Southern Rock Restaurant CEO Doug Blackburn, Area Manager of McAlister’s at 2758 Schaad Road. Also subpoena records of All electronic communications, text, social media Post and phone records of the above-mentioned people from November 21- December 19 and video and audio surveillance from McAlister’s, Schaad Road on November 21, 2022. * * * * * *

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ITEM 7·PUBLIC SAFETY

Ms. Jaxx Fox, concerned citizen, was present to show support for the

Ms. Jaxx Fox, concerned citizen, was present to show support for the Robertson and Thompson family. Ms. Fox also stated she was left her comments on the Sheriff’s Department face book and was blocked. * * * * * *

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ITEM 8·GENERAL

Ms. Debi Stafford, concerned citizen, was present and stated that she

Ms. Debi Stafford, concerned citizen, was present and stated that she was disappointed that there was no support to expand the Hallsdale-Powell Board. She also spoke on the Tennessee Theatre and children exposed to obscenity. * * * * * *

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ITEM 9·INFRASTRUCTURE

Ms. Aniya Thompson, concerned citizen, 15-year-old that was

Ms. Aniya Thompson, concerned citizen, 15-year-old that was working at McAlister’s Deli on Schaad Road was present and told her side of want took place at McAlister’s Deli. * * * * * *

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