Agenda

I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL (1:45 P.M.):

A. Public Forum

B. Honorary Resolutions

R-12-8-101

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee honoring Mike Hammond. (TO BE ADDED)
(Full Commission)

R-12-8-102

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee honoring Joe Jarrett. (TO BE ADDED)
(Full Commission)

II. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL (2:00 P.M.):

A. Devotional
Commissioner Sam McKenzie

B. Pledge to the Flag
Commissioner Ed Shouse

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting

D. Amendents to the Agenda

E. Drives and Roads

F. Line Item Transfers

Line Item Transfers.
(Finance)

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

10-0-0-1

G. Notary Applications

H. Resolutions
(Education Consent, Consent Calendar, Resolutions not on Consent)

R-12-8-110

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee (1) appointing __________(recommended by the East Tennessee Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors) and ___________(recommended by the Knoxville Chapter of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants) and (2) reappointing Commissioner Amy Broyles, Commissioner Ed Shouse, Commissioner Dave Wright to the Knox County Audit Committee.
(Law Director)

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve reappointment of Broyles, Shouse and Wright, Defer IIA and TSCPA appointments

10-0-0-1

*R-12-8-111

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee confirming the Knox County Mayor’s reappointment of Rob Quillin as the “Hearing Officer” for violations associated with the ordinance regulating sexually oriented businesses within Knox County.
(County Mayor)

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

9-0-0-2

R-12-8-112

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving the appointment of Michael Edwards to the Board of Directors of The Development Corporation of the County of Knox. (TO BE ADDED)
(Commissioner Hammond)

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

9-1-0-1

*R-12-8-201

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee authorizing the acceptance of grant funding in an amount up to $39,611.65 (requires a local match of $20,388.35) from the Tennessee Department of Education for the Family Resource Center Program for the 2012-2013 school year.
(Schools)
Education Consent

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

10-0-0-1

*R-12-8-202

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a contract in the amount of $2,748,764.00 with Merit Construction, Inc. for the construction of a new gymnasium at Carter Middle School.
(Schools)
Education Consent

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

10-0-0-1

*R-12-8-203

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a proposal from Gallagher Koster for student athletic accident insurance coverage for Knox County Schools for a total annual premium of $198,800.00.
(Schools)
Education Consent

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

9-0-0-2

R-12-8-204

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a contract in the amount not to exceed $300,000.00 annually with Home Choice Flooring, LLC to provide carpet tile installation services. (DEFERRED FROM JULY) (WITHDRAW AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR)
(Schools)

Work Session Recommendation: Withdraw

*R-12-8-301

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a contract with the Helen Ross McNabb Center to provide Mental Health Services and Screening for all inmates in the Knox County Sheriff's Detention Facilities with a contract price of $240,000.00 for the first year of the contract and increasing annually thereafter.
(Sheriff)

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

9-0-0-2

*R-12-8-401

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a construction contract in the amount of $252,493.20 with Volunteer Excavating for the Farlow Drive Relocation Project.
(Engineering and Public Works)

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

10-0-0-1

*R-12-8-402

Consideration of a Resolution for the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving three (3) additional right of way acquisitions (tracts 22-24) for the Beaver Ridge Road Sidewalk Improvement Project as outlined in the Urban Engineering Inc. Plans.
(Engineering and Public Works)

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

10-0-0-1

*R-12-8-403

Consideration of a Resolution for the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a utility easement agreement with Concord Telephone Exchange, Inc. d/b/a TDS Telecom for the placement of an outdoor cabinet near the intersection of Fox Road and Fox Landing Lane.
(Engineering and Public Works)

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

9-0-0-2

*R-12-8-404

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a construction contract in the amount of $531,229.92 with Design and Construction Services Inc. for the Beaver Ridge Road Sidewalk Project.
(Engineering and Public Works)

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

9-0-0-2

*R-12-8-405

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities with Hunter Estates Homeowners Subdivision Association,Inc.
(Engineering and Public Works)

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

9-0-0-2

*R-12-8-406

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee granting an easement located at 1950 West Governor John Sevier Highway to Comcast New Business Sales ("Comcast") for the installation, operation, maintenance and removal by Comcast of its cable and other equipment to provide broadband communications services to the Knox County Convenience Center.
(Solid Waste)

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

10-0-0-1

R-12-8-407

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a grant award in the amount of $98,416.00 (no local match) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program - Fire Prevention and Safety Grants. (TO BE ADDED)
(Fire Marshal)

*R-12-8-501

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a contract with William E. Cole in the amount of $71,748.00 plus mileage reimbursement for Homeland Security Regional Planner Services for the sixteen (16) counties within the District 2 Homeland Security Council, including Knox County, which position is fully funded by Federal Homeland Security Grant Funds.
(Community Development)

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

9-0-0-2

*R-12-8-601

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a Memorandum of Understanding in the amount of $397,546.00 between the Knox County Health Department and Knox County Schools for the continuation of the "In School Health Program" which provides school-based nursing services, school-based nutrition services, and Family Life Education for FY 2012-2013.
(Health Department)

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

10-0-0-1

*R-12-8-602

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a grant contract in the amount of $2,006,000.00 (no local match required) with the Tennessee Department of Health for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) services.
(Health Department)

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

9-0-0-2

*R-12-8-701

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Knoxville for the construction of a trail, at the City of Knoxville's expense, within the greenway corridor of Loves Creek to connect with Spring Place Park.
(Parks and Recreation)

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

10-0-0-1

*R-12-8-801

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving contracts with Kaley & Tuck Real Estate Appraisers, Donald White & Associates, LLC, Butler Appraisal Group, LLC and The Miller Company for real estate appraisal services on an as needed basis.
(Purchasing)

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

9-0-0-2

*R-12-8-802

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee designating/committing and appropriating funds from fiscal year 2012 to fiscal year 2013 for various funds and departments.
(Finance)

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

10-0-0-1

*R-12-8-803

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving and authorizing the acceptance of funds from various sources in the FY 2011-2012 Budget for the furtherance of certain programs.
(Finance)

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

10-0-0-1

*R-12-8-901

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a multi-year grant agreement (October 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015) in the amount of $180,000.00 ($60,000.00 per year) and a local match of $20,000.00 per year with the State of Tennessee under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in support of the Re-Entry Project of the Knox County Public Defender's Community Law Office.
(Public Defender)

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

9-0-0-2

*R-12-8-902

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a contract with Business Information Systems (BIS) for Software Services to manage all business transactions performed by the Knox County Clerk's Office.
(Knox County Clerk)

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

9-0-0-2

*R-12-8-903

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a plan management agreement with Humana Health Plan, Inc. for the Administration of Employee Medical Insurance Benefits under the Knox County Government Health Care Plan.
(Human Resources)

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

10-0-0-1

*R-12-8-904

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a contract with EyeMed Vision Care, LLC for employee vision benefit services.
(Human Resources)

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

10-0-0-1

*R-12-8-905

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving agreements with CVS/CareMark for the Administration of Employee Prescription Benefit.
(Human Resources)

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

9-0-1-1

R-12-8-906

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee respectfully requesting that the Knox County Election Commission reopen the Belle Morris Elementary School as a voting location.
(Commissioner Broyles)

Work Session Recommendation:

No Recommendation

10-0-0-1

R-12-8-907

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee withholding disbursements to Knoxville Area Chamber Partnership, Inc., until requested financial disclosures are provided to Commission.
(Commissioner Norman)

Work Session Recommendation:

No Recommendation

10-0-0-1

*R-12-8-908

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving the conveyance of the South Loop Trail properties from the Legacy Parks Foundation to Knox County.
(Commissioner Brown)

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

9-0-0-2

R-12-8-909

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee requesting that the Chairman of the Knox County Commission forward a letter to the Knox County Legislative Delegation requesting that the Delegation enact legislation designed to broaden the eligibility criteria under the Tennessee Property Tax Freeze Act. (DEFERRED FROM JULY)
(Commissioner Broyles)

Work Session Recommendation: No Recommendation 10-0-0-1

R-12-8-910

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee requesting that the Knox County Purchasing Division issue a Request for Information, or other appropriate request, from vendors qualified to conduct a comprehensive survey on behalf of Knox County's Public School Teachers.
(DEFERRED FROM JULY)
(Commissioner Hammond)

Work Session Recommendation: No Recommendation
10-0-0-1

*R-12-8-911

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee authorizing and approving an update to the Knox County Commission website to include a comprehensive list of Boards and Committees appointed by the Commission, including the names and terms of those appointed to serve.
(Commissioner Hammond)

Work Session Recommendation:

Approve

9-0-0-2

R-12-8-912

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee authorizing education incentive payments to County Officials and full-time supervisory level employees of Knox County Government for the attainment or re-certification of the designation of Certified Public Administrator. (TO BE ADDED)
(Commissioner Hammond)

Work Session Recommendation:

No Recommendation

10-0-0-1

R-12-8-913

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee designating/committing and appropriating funds in the amount of $50,000.00 from Fiscal Year 2012 to Fiscal Year 2013 for the purpose of reimbursing the Beck Cultural Exchange Center up to $50,000.00 for the Center's operating expenses for FY 2013. (TO BE ADDED)
(Commissioner McKenzie)

R-12-8-914

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee regarding Teacher Survey. (TO BE ADDED)
(Commissioner Norman)

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Consideration of the Acceptance of New County Roads:
A.) Crippen Corner Lane located in Crippen Corner Subdivision, District 8.
B.) Karns Crossing Lane, located in Karns Crossing Subdivision, District 6.
(Engineering and Public Works)

I. Ordinances on First Reading

O-12-8-102

Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee amending Article II, Section 2.03 of the Knox County Charter entitled "Membership and Election; District, Seats, Reapportionment and redistricting" to provide for a fifteen (15) member Commission elected from fifteen (15) districts (Knox County Charter as adopted 11-8-88, as amended through Referendum of 8-2-12). (FIRST READING) (TO BE ADDED)
(Commissioner Wright)

Work Session Recommendation:

No Recommendation

10-0-0-1

J. Ordinances on Second Reading

K. Public Forum

L. Other Business

Discussion regarding a salary survey.
(Commissioner Broyles)

Discussion regarding the expiration (September 30, 2012) of the terms of the following members of the Board of Zoning Appeals: Cynthia Stancil (District 1), Frank Rimshaw (District 3), John Schoonmaker (District 5), Bill Sewell (District 7), and Carson Dailey (District 9). (TO BE ADDED)
(Law Department)

III. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL (6:00 P.M.):

A. Zoning Requests

4-B-12-OA

Consideration of amendments to the Knoxville-Knox County Minimum Subdivision Regulations regarding development standards for subdivisions within the Hillside and Ridgetop Protection Areas. MPC Recommendation: Recommend the Knox County Commission adopt the amendment in order to maintain a current version of these regulations as adopted by MPC. (DEFERRED FROM JULY)

6-A-12-SP

Request of the Metropolitan Planning Commission to adopt the North County Sector Plan Update. Commission Districts 6, 7, and 8. MPC ACTION: ADOPT THE NORTH COUNTY SECTOR PLAN UPDATE AND RECOMMEND THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION ADOPT THE PLAN.

7-E-12-RZ

Request of Robert Minard for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential); Property located north side W. Marine Road, north of Babs Road. Commission District 9. MPC RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMEND THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION APPROVE RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL).

7-H-12-RZ

Request of Pinnacle National Bank for rezoning from RB (General Residential) to CA (General Business); Property located south side Asheville Highway, north side S Ruggles Ferry Pike, east of E Governor John Sevier Highway. Commission District 8; MPC RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMEND THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION APPROVE CA (GENERAL BUSINESS).

B. Zoning Appeals

C. Amendments to the Knox County Zoning Ordinance

O-12-8-101

Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee amending the Knox County Zoning Ordinance(Appendix A of the Knox County Code), Article 5, Section 5.13, Planned Residential Zone, regarding development standards for subdivisions within the Hillside and Ridgetop Protection Areas. (Ord. No. O-90-9-130, adopted 9-10-90, as amended).
(FIRST READING) (DEFERRED FROM JULY)
(Metropolitan Planning Commission)

D. Other Business

E. Adjournment