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VOTING SESSION

Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2023-04-24

32 agenda items, 28 approved, 0 rejected.

April 24, 2023

MEETING SUMMARY

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Attendance roll pending

AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·ZONING

Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to add the

Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #27 - Resolution R-23-4-905 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, encouraging Governor Bill Lee to adopt and fund in the state budget the following four (4) recommendations of Lt. Governor Randy McNally concerning school safety in Tennessee: securing windows and glass in school buildings, magnetic locks on doors, centralized and modernized camera systems, and armed guards; Item #28 - Resolution R-23-4-906 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting the Knoxville-Knox Planning Commission to recommend amendments to Section 2.20 of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance regarding the definition of swimming pool; Item #43 - Resolution R-23-4-702 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Honorary Naming Rights Application to rename the Roy Arthur Storm Water Park Kayak Launch at 7221 Harrell Road; and Presentation by Knox County Trustee Justin Biggs regarding the property tax freeze for Knox County seniors. Commissioner Oster seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. Commissioner Ward was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 10·GENERAL

Mr. Kar-Wing Chan, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Mr. Kar-Wing Chan, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning Resolution R-23-4-907. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 11·GENERAL

Mr. Anand Patel, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Mr. Anand Patel, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning Resolution R-23-4-907. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 12·GENERAL

Ms. Gabriela Sanchez Benitez, concerned citizen, was present and

Ms. Gabriela Sanchez Benitez, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning Resolution R-23-4-907. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 13·GENERAL

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

Ms. Sherri Garrett, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning Resolution R-23-4-907. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 14·ZONING

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

Mr. Keith Britt, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning Resolution R-23-4-907. * * * * * * N RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on March 20, 2023 (Public Hearing); and March 27, 2023 (Regular Session) was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on March 20, 2023 (Public Hearing); and March 27, 2023 (Regular Session). Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. Commissioner Ward was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. * * * * * * IN RE: DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Amber Vista Lane, Ambercrest Subdivision, District 8. B. Liberty Park Road, Heritage at Bluegrass, District 4. C. Heritage Ridge Lane, Heritage at Bluegrass, District 4. D. Providence Point Lane, Heritage at Bluegrass, District 4. E. Finley Ridge Lane, Cain Vista, District 3. F. Oliver Hills Lane, Cain Vista, District 3. G. Scouts Meadow Lane, Cain Vista, District 3. H. Belle Pond Avenue, Everett Woods, District 6. I. Cedar Break Drive, Everett Woods, District 6. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the above new county roads. Commissioner Beeler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oste…

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APPROVED

ITEM 2·ZONING

Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to defer the

Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the May 2023 meeting at the applicant’s request: Item #61 - Request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business, Property located at 9510 Thorn Grove Pike, Parcel ID 074 104, (8 th Commission District), (Planning Commission’s file number: 1-V-23-RZ). Commissioner Oster seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. Commissioner Ward was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 3·ZONING

Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the

Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items: Item #42 - Resolution R-23-4-408 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with SH Couch Mill, LLC for road improvements to Couch Mill Road, Sam Lee Road, and Steele Road, including a new roundabout, sidewalks, and road widening; Item #48 - Ordinance O-23-4-103 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Procurement Code with regard to real property purchased by Knox County at a delinquent tax sale pursuant to the requirements of T.C.A. § 67-5-2507 - (First Reading); and Item #49 - Ordinance O-23-4-104 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 26, “Environment”, by adding a new Article VII regarding the storage and disposal of tires (Knox County Code, Chapter 26, establishing Article VII) - (First Reading). Commissioner Oster seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. Commissioner Ward was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. * * * * * * IN RE: EDUCATION CONSENT CALENDAR: IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING ROCKY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S REQUEST TO REMOVE EXISTING TREES, EXCAVATE, POUR A CONCRETE SLAB, INSTALL PAVERS, AN…

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APPROVED

ITEM 4·GENERAL

At this time, Commissioner Durrett acknowledged the presence of

At this time, Commissioner Durrett acknowledged the presence of Mr. Tyler King, Campbell County Commissioner. He also spoke later at the meeting. (See Page ______) * * * * * * IN RE: PRESENTATIONS: IN RE: PRESENTATION TO BRING AWARENESS TO AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH BY ALLIE HANEY: Presentation to bring awareness to Autism Awareness Month by Allie Haney was before the Board of Commissioners. Ms. Allie Haney, concerned citizen, was present and gave the presentation. No action was taken. * * * * * * IN RE: PRESENTATION BY KNOX COUNTY TRUSTEE JUSTIN BIGGS REGARDING THE PROPERTY TAX FREEZE FOR KNOX COUNTY SENIORS: Presentation by Knox County Trustee Justin Biggs regarding the property tax freeze for Knox County seniors was before the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Justin Biggs, Knox County Trustee, was present and gave the presentation. No action was taken. * * * * * * IN RE: PUBLIC FORUM – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY:

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ITEM 5·GENERAL

Ms. Caroline Scoonover, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Ms. Caroline Scoonover, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning Resolution R-23-4-907. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 6·GENERAL

Mr. Dain Shelton, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Mr. Dain Shelton, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning Resolution R-23-4-907. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 7·GENERAL

Mr. Andy Fox, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Mr. Andy Fox, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning Resolution R-23-4-907. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 8·GENERAL

Mr. Jeff Irwin, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Mr. Jeff Irwin, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning Resolution R-23-4-905 and Resolution R-23-4-907. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 9·GENERAL

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

Ms. Elizabeth Chan, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning Resolution R-23-4-907. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

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