Agenda

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

A. Public Forum

B. Honorary Resolutions

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

A. Devotional
Commissioner R. Larry Smith

B. Pledge to the Flag
Commissioner Richard Briggs

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting

D. Amendents to the Agenda

E. Drives and Roads

Consideration of the closure of a portion of Kathy Lane off Everett Road. Property owners: Blue Beacon, USA L.P. and CWW Enterprises, L.P. (SECOND READING)
(Engineering and Public Works)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

Consideration of the closure of road and right of way at the intersection of Pleasant Ridge Road and Clinton Highway.
(FIRST READING) (DEFERRED FROM AUGUST)
(Engineering and Public Works)

Worksession Recommendation: Withdraw

F. Line Item Transfers

Line Item Transfers.
(Finance)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 8-0-0-3

G. Notary Applications

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

R-11-9-110

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee reappointing Markus Chady (District 2), William Daniels (District 4), Larry York (District 6), and Kevin Murphy (District 8) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals.
(Law Director)

Worksession Recommendation: No Recommendation 6-0-0-5

*R-11-9-111

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee reappointing Beal Bourne (District 1), Lauren Rider (District 2), Greg Harold (District 5) and Jennifer Hughes (District 8) on the Knox County Library Advisory Board.
(Library)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

R-11-9-112

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving the appointment of Anthony L. Spezia to the Board of Directors of The Development Corporation of the County of Knox.
(Development Corporation)

Worksession Recommendation: No Recommendation 5-1-0-5

*R-11-9-201

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a contract in the approximate annual amount of $65,000.00 with Wolfe Medical, Inc. for uniforms for Knox County Schools School Nutrition Department Personnel.
(Schools)
Education Consent

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

*R-11-9-202

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a grant agreement in the amount of $363,681.00 (requires a local match of $36,368.10) with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development for the provision of Adult Education Services.
(Schools)
Education Consent

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

*R-11-9-203

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee authorizing the acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $212,190.00 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to expand the Vine School Health Clinic to the following eight (8) additional schools: Lonsdale Elementary, Dogwood Elementary, Belle Morris Elementary, Pond Gap Elementary, South Doyle Middle and Austin-East High.
(Schools)
Education Consent

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

*R-11-9-204

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a contract with Progressive Benefit Solutions, LLC to administer the Flexible Benefit Plan for Knox County Schools.
(Schools)
Education Consent

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

*R-11-9-205

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a contract in the approximate annual amount of $1,500,000.00 with American Paper and Twine Company for non-food supplies (disposable paper goods and cleaning supplies) for the Knox County Schools Nutrition Department.
(Schools)
Education Consent

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

*R-11-9-206

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a contract of employment between Dr. James McIntyre and the Knox County Board of Education for Superintendent of Knox County Schools.
(Schools)
Education Consent

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

*R-11-9-207

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a grant agreement in the amount of $2,400.00 from the Tennessee Arts Commission for the 2012 Children's Festival of Reading.
(Library)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

*R-11-9-208

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee authorizing the acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $10,000.00 (requires an in-kind services match of $11,000.00 and a cash match of $25,000.00 which will be funded through corporate sponsorships and grants) from the National Endowment for the Arts in support of the 2012 Children's Festival of Reading.
(Library)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

*R-11-9-209

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee authorizing the acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $2,000.00 from Target to support the "Saturday Stories and Songs" program.
(Library)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

*R-11-9-210

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a grant agreement in the amount of $51,306.00 (no local match required) with the Tennessee State Library and Archives for general library services, library materials for the disadvantaged, and interlibrary loan services.
(Library)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

*R-11-9-401

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a Utility Relocation Agreement in the amount of $346,115.20 with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) to provide for KUB's reimbursement to Knox County of the cost of relocating gas lines necessary due to the Outlet Drive Extension Project.
(Engineering and Public Works)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

*R-11-9-402

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a Utility Relocation Agreement in the amount of $479,560.00 with the First Utility District (FUD) to provide for FUD's reimbursement to Knox County of the cost of relocating water and sewer lines necessary due to the Outlet Drive Extenstion Project.
(Engineering and Public Works)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

*R-11-9-403

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a Memorandum of Understanding with West Knox Utility District (WKUD) for the purpose of memorializing WKUD's reimbursement (estimated to be $40,193.96) to Knox County for the costs associated with repaving Smithland Lane and Frostland Drive.
(Engineering and Public Works)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

*R-11-9-404

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Gallaher Overholt Properties, LLC. for property located at 7560 Dannaher Drive.
(Engineering and Public Works)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

*R-11-9-405

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with 7541 Group, LLC for property located at 7541 Crosswood Blvd.
(Engineering and Public Works)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

R-11-9-406

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a Master Services Agreement and Scope Of Services in the amount of $87,600.00 with AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc. for consulting services related to the Stormwater Management Plan and Water Quality Scorecard as required for Knox County to meet EPA Permit requirements.
(Engineering and Public Works)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 8-0-0-3

*R-11-9-407

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a contract in the amount of $44,100.00 with the Knox County CAC AmeriCorps for the AmeriCorps Water Quality Team to assist with coordinating and conducting water quality education and outreach initiatives, stream monitoring, and watershed restoration efforts as required for Knox County to meet EPA permit requirements.
(Engineering and Public Works)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

*R-11-9-408

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a Joint Funding Agreement in the amount of $106,200.00 with $53,100.00 (50%) provided by Knox County and $53,100.00 (50%) provided by the U.S. Geological Survey for the operation and maintenance of streamflow and precipitation gages in Knox County for FY 2011-2012.
(Engineering and Public Works)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

*R-11-9-501

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a contract between Knox County, as host county for Homeland Security District2, and William E. Cole in the amount of $71,748.00 plus mileage reimbursement (federally funded position) for Homeland Security Regional Planner Consulting Services.
(Community Development)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

*R-11-9-502

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving Amendment No. 3 to Knox County contract no. 09-450 with Knox Housing Partnership relative to the Blueberry Ridge Senior Housing Development project for the purpose of 1) providing additional funding in the amount of $51,031.66 in HOME Investment Partnership program funds and 2) extending the term of the contract through November 1, 2011 due to changes in the Fire Code, KUB requirements and inclement weather delays.
(Community Development)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

*R-11-9-503

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a grant agreement in the amount of $214,722.00 with the United States office of Justice programs relative to the 2011 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program.
(Community Development)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

R-11-9-504

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving the fy 2011-2012 Defined Service Memorandum of Understanding in the amount of $14,000.00, as approved in the fy 2011-2012 Knox County Budget under Contractual Funding with funding from the General Fund, between Knox County and the East Tennessee Economic Development Agency (ETEDA).
(Community Development)

Worksession Recommendation: Withdraw 8-0-0-3

*R-11-9-601

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a grant agreement in the amount of $30,000.00 (no local match required) with the Tennessee Department of Health for Rape Prevention Education services.
(Health Department)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

*R-11-9-602

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving the year two notice of grant award in the amount of $602,846.00 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Adolescent Health, for promoting safer sex in Tennessee, "the PSST Project".
(Health Department)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 8-0-0-3

*R-11-9-603

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a grant agreement in the amount of $579,500.00 (requires an in-kind services match of $57,900.00) with the Tennessee Department of Health for the continuation of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness program in Knox County.
(Health Department)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

*R-11-9-604

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a grant agreement in the amount of $1,663,300.00 (no local match required) with the Tennessee Department of Health for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. (TO BE ADDED)
(Health Department)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

*R-11-9-701

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving the warranty deed between Melton Hill Community Center, Inc. and Knox County for the donation, transfer and conveyance of property owned by the Melton Hill Community Center, Inc. located on Hickory Creek Road (Property ID 129 058) to Knox County.
(Parks and Recreation)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

R-11-9-801

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving contracts with Public Financial Management, Inc., Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc. and BB&T Capital Markets Division of Scott & Stringfellow, LLC for Financial Advisory Services.
(Finance)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 7-0-1-3

*R-11-9-802

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving an Energy Efficient Schools Initiative Loan Agreement in the principal amount of five million dollars ($5,000,000.00) between Knox County, Tennessee, and the Energy Efficient Schools Council to fund certain energy management improvements for the Knox County Board of Education to be paid through savings from said improvements.
(Finance)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 8-0-0-3

*R-11-9-803

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving a contract with Bass, Berry, Sims, PLC for Bond Counsel Services.
(Purchasing)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

*R-11-9-804

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee extending the Billboard Moratorium for an additional six (6) months, expiring March 31, 2012.
(Law Director)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 8-0-0-3

R-11-9-805

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving an appropriation in the amount of $134,277.95 from the General Fund Balance for the purpose of reimbursing former Knox County Sheriff Timothy Hutchison for reasonable attorney's fees incurred while successfully defending an ouster lawsuit, as provided by Tennessee Law.
(DEFERRED FROM AUGUST)
(Law Department)

Worksession Recommendation: Defer 30 Days

*R-11-9-806

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee designating $17,455.00 which was unspent from the Knox County Sheriff's fiscal year 2010-2011 budget for equipment and re-appropriating said funds for the same purpose in the fiscal year 2011-2012 budget.
(Finance)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 8-0-0-3

R-11-9-807

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving the following documents related to the new Carter Elementary School: (1) an Interlocal Cooperation agreement between Knox County, The Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox, and the Knox County Board of Education; (2) a purchase agreement between Knox County and the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox; and (3) a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement between Knox County and the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox.
(Finance)

Worksession Recommendation: No Recommendation 8-0-0-3

*R-11-9-808

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee amending the previously adopted Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2012-2016 and appropriating funds not previously appropriated for the first year of the plan.
(Finance)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 8-0-0-3

*R-11-9-901

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee rescinding Resolution R-09-1-908, and authorizing the subdivision, platting, and conveyance of a northeastern 1.88 acre portion of Knox County property located at 1758 Hillwood Drive, CLT #095NB001, to the City of Knoxville at no cost and accepting a western 1.3 acre portion of KUB property located at 1862 Island Home Avenue, CLT #095NB00101.
(Commissioner Brown)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

R-11-9-902

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee placing employees of the Knox County Commission under the General Knox County Employee Handbook. (DEFERRED FROM AUGUST)
(Commissioner Hammond)

Worksession Recommendation: Withdraw

*R-11-9-903

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee requesting the Knox County Purchasing Director to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the purchase and installation of an Electronic Voting Tracking System.
(Commissioner Hammond)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 8-0-0-3

*R-11-9-904

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee requesting that Tennessee State Representative Ryan A. Haynes consider legislation serving to amend the Tennessee Code Annotated to move the offices of the Clerk of the Criminal Court, Fourth Circuit Court, and General Sessions Court-Criminal Division in Counties with a Charter form of Government having a population of not less than 350,000 nor more than 450,000, according to the 2000 Federal Census or any subsequent Federal Census from the provision of T.C.A. §8-21-401 to the provisions of T.C.A. §8-21-401. (TO BE ADDED)
(Joy R. McCroskey, Clerk of the Criminal Court, Fourth Circuit Court, and General Sessions Court-Criminal Division)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 8-0-0-3

R-11-9-905

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving an outparcel lease agreement with Markman Properties for the lease of certain premises located at 3010 South Mall Road, which is an outparcel in the Isaiah's Landing Shopping Center, for a satellite office of the Knox County Clerk's office for an eight (8) year term with a monthly rent of $5,061.75 plus common area charges.
(TO BE ADDED)
(County Clerk)

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Consideration of the Acceptance of New County Roads:
A.) Peony Drive located in Victoria's Landing Subdivision, District 7.
B.) Silveridge Road located in Victoria's Landing Subdivision, District 7.
C.) Thornbrook Lane located in Thornbrook Subdivision, District 6.
(Engineering and Public Works)

Worksession Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0-5

I. Ordinances on First Reading

J. Ordinances on Second Reading

K. Public Forum

L. Other Business

Discussion regarding an amendment to the Commission Meeting Rules of Procedure. (DEFERRED FROM AUGUST)
(Law Director)

Worksession Recommendation: Defer 30 Days

Discussion regarding the Hillside and Ridgetop Protection Plan.
(Commissioner Norman)

Worksession Recommendation: No Action Taken

Discussion regarding pond failure at the Smithbilt, LLC Childress Road construction site at Copper Ridge.
(Commissioner Norman)

Worksession Recommendation: No Action Taken

Discussion regarding all Knox County property not currently being used and what the plans are for those properties.
(Commissioner Smith)

Worksession Recommendation: No Action Taken

Discussion regarding time limits for speakers during Commission meetings.
(Commissioner Hammond)

Worksession Recommendation: No Action Taken

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

A. Zoning Requests

6-D-11-RZ

Request of VANCE AND PAM GRIFFIN FOR REZONING FROM RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO A (AGRICULTURAL). Property located southwest side Shoffner Lane, northwest of Griffith Road. 7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT; MPC RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMEND THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION APPROVE A (AGRICULTURAL).

8-A-11-SAP

Request of the Metropolitan Planning Commission to adopt the South City Sector Plan Update. Commission District 9. MPC ACTION: ADOPT THE SOUTH CITY SECTOR PLAN UPDATE AND RECOMMEND THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION ADOPT BY RESOLUTION THE PLAN.

8-A-11-RZ

Request of CHRIS YOUSIF FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO CA (GENERAL BUSINESS); Property located north side Clinton Highway, east of Cherrybrook Drive. COMMISSION DISTRICT 6; MPC RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMEND THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION APPROVE CA (GENERAL BUSINESS).

8-A-11-SP

Request of WILLIAM H. WHITE FOR NORTHWEST COUNTY SECTOR PLAN AMENDMENT FROM TP (TECHNOLOGY PARK) TO O (OFFICE); Property located southwest side Solway Road, southeast side Greystone Summit Drive. COMMISSION DISTRICT 6; MPC ACTION: ADOPT RESOLUTION # 8-A-11-SP AMENDING THE NORTHWEST COUNTY SECTOR PLAN TO O (OFFICE) AND RECOMMEND THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION ALSO ADOPT THE AMENDMENT.

8-B-11-RZ

Request of WILLIAM H. WHITE FOR REZONING FROM B (BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY)/TO(TECHNOLOGY OVERLAY TO OB(OFFICE, MEDICAL AND RELATED SERVICES)/TO(TECHNOLOGY OVERLAY); Property located southwest side Solway Road, southeast side Greystone Summit Drive. COMMISSION DISTRICT 6; MPC ACTION: RECOMMEND THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION APPROVE OB(OFFICE, MEDICAL AND RELATED SERVICES)/TO(TECHNOLOGY OVERLAY).

8-C-11-RZ

Request of STEVEN D. YOUNG FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) / TO (TECHNOLOGY OVERLAY) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) / TO (TECHNOLOGY OVERLAY). Property located northwest side Yarnell Road, southwest of Armiger Lane. COMMISSION DISTRICT 6; MPC RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMEND THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION APPROVE RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) / TO (TECHNOLOGY OVERLAY).

8-B-11-OA

Request of KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE RAISING AND MAINTENANCE OF DOMESTICATED CHICKENS IN CERTAIN PARTS OF UNINCORPORATED KNOX COUNTY. MPC RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMEND TO KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION THAT REGULATIONS COMPARABLE TO THOSE OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE FOR THE KEEPING OF DOMESTICATED CHICKENS BE PROVIDED AT CHAPTER 6 (ANIMALS) OF THE CODE OF KNOX COUNTY AND THAT NO AMENDMENTS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE APPEAR TO BE NECESSARY AT THIS TIME.

8-B-11-OB

Consideration of revisions to the Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority (TTCDA) Design Guidelines allowing for the review of medium and high density residential developments in the Technology Overlay. MPC RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE REVISED TTCDA DESIGN GUIDELINES.

B. Zoning Appeals

C. Amendments to the Knox County Zoning Ordinance

D. Other Business

E. Adjournment