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Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2011-07-25

19 agenda items, 16 approved, 0 rejected.

July 25, 2011

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AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·EDUCATION

Mr. John Dickl, Food Service Director for Knox County

Mr. John Dickl, Food Service Director for Knox County Schools/Food Policy Counsel Representative, was present and spoke concerning school nutrition for Knox County Schools. * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 10·ZONING

At this time, there was discussion regarding Rural Metro pricing

At this time, there was discussion regarding Rural Metro pricing policies. No action was taken. * * * * * * IN RE: ROLL CALL – (6:00 P.M.): Mrs. Angie Nesbitt, Minutes Clerk to the Knox County Clerk, called the roll. Those Commissioners responding were Commissioners McKenzie, Broyles, Norman, Ownby, Briggs, Anders, Smith, Wright, Brown, Hammond and Shouse. * * * * * * IN RE: ZONING REQUESTS:

ITEM 2·GENERAL

At this time, Mr

At this time, Mr. Tim Burchett, Knox County Mayor, presented a proclamation to Mrs. Tracy Foster, Training Coordinator for Knox County Office of Information Technology, for her appearance on NBC News regarding “Project Being There”, a charitable organization working to improve the lives of orphans living in Vietnam. He also proclaimed July 18, 2011 as “Project Being There Day” in Knox County. Mrs. Foster was present to accept the proclamation and expressed appreciation for the proclamation. * * * * * * IN RE: ROLL CALL – (2:00 P.M.): Mrs. Angie Nesbitt, Minutes Clerk to the Knox County Clerk, called the roll. * * * * * * IN RE: DEVOTIONAL: Commissioner Broyles gave the devotional. * * * * * * IN RE: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Commissioner McKenzie led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. * * * * * * IN RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on June 14, 2011 (Special Session) and June 27, 2011 (Regular Session) was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Brown moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on June 14, 2011 (Special Session) and June 27, 2011 (Regular Session). Commissioner McKenzie seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners McKenzie, Broyles, Norman, Ownby, Briggs, Anders, Smith, Wright, Brown, Hammond and Shouse voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * * IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA:

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APPROVED

ITEM 3·INFRASTRUCTURE

Commissioner Hammond amended the agenda to defer the

Commissioner Hammond amended the agenda to defer the following item to the August 2011 Board of Commissioners meeting: Drives and Roads – Consideration of the closure of road and right of way at the intersection of Pleasant Ridge Road and Clinton Highway. (First Reading) Mr. Dwight VanDeVate, Director for Knox County Engineering and Public Works, was present and spoke on the matter. * * * * * *

TABLED

ITEM 4·GENERAL

Commissioner Hammond amended the agenda to hear the

Commissioner Hammond amended the agenda to hear the following item earlier on the day’s agenda: Resolution R-11-7-909 – Consideration of a resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting that the Knox County Audit Committee direct the Knox County Internal Auditor to audit the financial records of the Beck Cultural Center. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 5·CONTRACTS

Commissioner Hammond amended the agenda to remove the

Commissioner Hammond amended the agenda to remove the following items from the Consent Calendar: Resolution R-11-7-901 - Consideration of a resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Economic Impact Plan submitted by the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox in connection with a multi-use development adjacent to Everett Road and El Camino Drive in Knox County to be known as Deer Park Business Center; and Resolution R-11-7-911 - Consideration of a resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a real estate sales contract in the amount of two million sixty thousand dollars ($2,060,000.00 with Nature’s Best Organics of TN, LLC for the sale of property located at 8706 Joe Daniels Road (Parcel 089 193), 8707 Joe Daniels Road (Parcel 076 099), and 0 West Emory Road (Parcel 076 00901), also known as the Solway Greenwaste property. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 6·BUDGET

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to add the

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to add the following item: Resolution R-11-7-912 - Consideration of a resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an appropriation in the amount of $4,325.00 from the Risk Management Fund Balance for the purpose of reimbursing Commissioner Smith for reasonable attorney’s fees incurred while successfully defending a complaint before the Knox County Ethics Committee. Commissioner McKenzie seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners McKenzie, Broyles, Norman, Ownby, Briggs, Anders, Smith, Wright, Brown, Hammond and Shouse voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * * IN RE: DRIVES AND ROADS – (TO BE CLOSED): Consideration of the closure of road and right of way at the intersection of Pleasant Ridge Road and Clinton Highway was before the Board of Commissioners on first reading. This item was deferred to the August 2011 Board of Commissioners meeting. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______) * * * * * * IN RE: LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Consideration of Line Item Transfers was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Anders moved to approve all request for Line Item Transfers. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners McKenzie, Broyles, Norman, Ownby, Briggs, Anders, Smith, Wright, Brown, Hammond and Shouse voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * * IN RE: NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS: 141 Notary Public Applications received. Commissioner McKenzie …

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APPROVED

ITEM 7·ELECTIONS

At this time, Commissioner Hammond amended the agenda to hear

At this time, Commissioner Hammond amended the agenda to hear the following item at this time: Resolution R-11-7-110 - Consideration of a resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing an individual to serve as the Sixth District State Senator until the November 2011 general election results are certified. * * * * * * IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE AS THE SIXTH DISTRICT STATE SENATOR UNTIL THE NOVEMBER 2011 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS ARE CERTIFIED – R-11-7-110: Consideration of a resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing an individual to serve as the Sixth District State Senator until the November 2011 general election results are certified was before the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Joe Jarret, Knox County Law Director, was present and spoke on the matter. Upon roll call for nominations for the Sixth District State Senator, Commissioner McKenzie nominated Mr. Tom Midyett. Commissioner Broyles passed. Commissioner Norman nominated Mr. Carson Dailey. Commissioner Ownby passed. Commissioner Briggs nominated Ms. Sue King Atchley. Commissioner Anders passed. Commissioner Smith passed. Commissioner Wright passed. Commissioner Brown passed. Commissioner Hammond passed. Commissioner Shouse passed. Upon roll call for the Sixth District State Senator, Commissioners Briggs, Anders, Brown, Hammond and Shouse voted for Ms. Atchley. Commissioners Norman, Ownby and…

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APPROVED

ITEM 8·ZONING

At this time, Commissioner Hammond amended the agenda to

At this time, Commissioner Hammond amended the agenda to remove the following item from the Consent Calendar: Resolution R-11-7-401 - Consideration of a resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a proposal of the Tennessee Department of Transportation to construct a project designated as No. STP-331 (6); 47186-2211-14 that is described as Intersection Improvements, SR 331 (Tazewell Pike) and SR 131 (Emory Road). * * * * * * IN RE: CONSENT CALENDAR: IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENTS OF DONNA MITCHELL AND EARL NASH TO THE KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES TO PRISON PROGRAM (CAPP) – R-11-7-111: Consideration of a resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the appointments of Donna Mitchell and Earl Nash to the Knox County Community Corrections Advisory Board for the Community Alternatives to Prison Program (CAPP) was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Smith moved to approve Resolution R-11-7-111 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the appointments of Donna Mitchell and Earl Nash to the Knox County Community Corrections Advisory Board for the Community Alternatives to Prison Program (CAPP). Commissioner Ownby seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners McKenzie, Broyles, Norman, Ownby, Briggs, Anders, Smith, Wright, Brown, Hammond and Shouse voted aye. T…

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APPROVED

ITEM 9·BUDGET

Commissioner Hammond amended the agenda to hear the

Commissioner Hammond amended the agenda to hear the following item at this time: Resolution R-11-7-909 - Consideration of a resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting that the Knox County Audit Committee direct the Knox County Internal Auditor to audit the financial records of the Beck Cultural Center. * * * * * * IN RE: RESOLUTIONS: IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THAT THE KNOX COUNTY AUDIT COMMITTEE DIRECT THE KNOX COUNTY INTERNAL AUDITOR TO AUDIT THE FINANCIAL RECORDS OF THE BECK CULTURAL CENTER – R-11-7-909: Consideration of a resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting that the Knox County Audit Committee direct the Knox County Internal Auditor to audit the financial records of the Beck Cultural Center was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Wright moved to approve Resolution R-11-7-909 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting that the Knox County Audit Committee direct the Knox County Internal Auditor to audit the financial records of the Beck Cultural Center. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners McKenzie, Broyles, Norman, Ownby, Briggs, Anders, Smith, Wright, Brown, Hammond and Shouse voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * * IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION (GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND) IN…

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APPROVED

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