City of Knoxville Council met July 3.
Here is the agenda provided by the Council:
1. Call to order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Madeline Rogero
2. Invocation and pledge of allegiance to the flag
Council Member Wallace gave the invocation, and Council Member McKenzie led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll call
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Madeline Rogero | Mayor | Present | |
| Mark Campen | Fifth District | Present | |
| Gwen McKenzie | Sixth District | Present | |
| Lauren Rider | Fourth District | Present | |
| Andrew Roberto | Second District | Present | |
| Finbarr Saunders | Vice-Mayor, At-Large Seat C | Present | |
| Seema Singh-Perez | Third District | Present | |
| Marshall Stair | At-Large Seat B | Present | |
| George C. Wallace | At-Large Seat A | Present | |
| Stephanie Welch | First District | Present |
Motion to: approve the minutes of the June 19, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
| RESULT: | APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] |
| MOVER: | Andrew Roberto, Second District |
| SECONDER: | Finbarr Saunders, Vice-Mayor, At-Large Seat C |
| AYES: | Campen, McKenzie, Rider, Roberto, Saunders, Singh-Perez, Stair, Wallace, Welch |
ITEMS WITHDRAWN (Indicated with "W")
None
ITEMS FOR POSTPONEMENT (Indicated with "P")
Postponed
9-a An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Ferd Hickey Road, east of Piney Grove Church Road, from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at up to 4 DU/AC, Eagle CDI, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 11-1-(MPC File No. 4-L-18-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
| RESULT: | POSTPONED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/17/2018 6:00 PM |
| MOVER: | Seema Singh-Perez, Third District |
| SECONDER: | Marshall Stair, At-Large Seat B |
| AYES: | Campen, McKenzie, Rider, Roberto, Saunders, Singh-Perez, Stair, Wallace, Welch |
None
CONSENT ITEMS (Indicated with "*")
Resolution No. R-234-2018
11-k A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to HOM Properties LLC d/b/a University Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department)
| RESULT: | APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] |
| MOVER: | Finbarr Saunders, Vice-Mayor, At-Large Seat C |
| SECONDER: | Mark Campen, Fifth District |
| AYES: | Campen, McKenzie, Rider, Roberto, Saunders, Singh-Perez, Stair, Wallace, Welch |
11-l A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Ingles Markets, Inc. #399 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department)
| RESULT: | APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] |
| MOVER: | Finbarr Saunders, Vice-Mayor, At-Large Seat C |
| SECONDER: | Mark Campen, Fifth District |
| AYES: | Campen, McKenzie, Rider, Roberto, Saunders, Singh-Perez, Stair, Wallace, Welch |
11-m A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Ingles Markets, Inc. #307 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department)
| RESULT: | APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] |
| MOVER: | Finbarr Saunders, Vice-Mayor, At-Large Seat C |
| SECONDER: | Mark Campen, Fifth District |
| AYES: | Campen, McKenzie, Rider, Roberto, Saunders, Singh-Perez, Stair, Wallace, Welch |
11-n A Resolution granting a pension of $198.70 per month (defined benefit only) to Paul A. Harrell, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. (Requested by Pension Board)
| RESULT: | APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] |
| MOVER: | Finbarr Saunders, Vice-Mayor, At-Large Seat C |
| SECONDER: | Mark Campen, Fifth District |
| AYES: | Campen, McKenzie, Rider, Roberto, Saunders, Singh-Perez, Stair, Wallace, Welch |
11-o A Resolution granting a pension of $2,144.70 per month to Karen M. Pappas, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. (Requested by Pension Board)
| RESULT: | APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] |
| MOVER: | Finbarr Saunders, Vice-Mayor, At-Large Seat C |
| SECONDER: | Mark Campen, Fifth District |
| AYES: | Campen, McKenzie, Rider, Roberto, Saunders, Singh-Perez, Stair, Wallace, Welch |
11-p A Resolution granting a pension of $1,208.65 per month to Carl D. Green, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. (Requested by Pension Board)
| RESULT: | APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] |
| MOVER: | Finbarr Saunders, Vice-Mayor, At-Large Seat C |
| SECONDER: | Mark Campen, Fifth District |
| AYES: | Campen, McKenzie, Rider, Roberto, Saunders, Singh-Perez, Stair, Wallace, Welch |
11-q A Resolution granting a pension of $4,049.70 per month to Dennis P. Beckley, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department. (Requested by Pension Board)
| RESULT: | APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] |
| MOVER: | Finbarr Saunders, Vice-Mayor, At-Large Seat C |
| SECONDER: | Mark Campen, Fifth District |
| AYES: | Campen, McKenzie, Rider, Roberto, Saunders, Singh-Perez, Stair, Wallace, Welch |
Mayor Rogero recognized Council Member Stair on his recent fortieth birthday.
The Mayor thanked all the City staff that worked to make recent downtown events a success. These events included USA Cycling races, the Kuumba Festival, PrideFest, and the Market Square Farmer’s Market. She thanked the Police and Fire Departments, Public Service, Engineering, and Special Events.
The Mayor reminded everyone of the Festival on the Fourth activities tomorrow, July 4th, 2018 beginning at 4:00 pm at the World’s Fair Park.
The Mayor announced that City offices would be closed tomorrow for Independence Day.
7. Reports of council members or committees
Council Member Roberto announced a Meet Your Reps meeting on Thursday, July 17th, 2018 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Pelican SnoBalls, 5900 Kingston Pike. Also in attendance will be Knox County School Board Representative Lynn Fugate and Knox County Commissioner Hugh Nystrom.
Council Member Roberto also thanked Council Members Welch and Rider for participating with him in a mini-golf tournament, which benefited Tennessee Men’s Health Network, last week. He also thanked Council Member McKenzie for her support of their team. Council Member Roberto congratulated the Knox County Commission team, which included Commissioners Carringer, Gill, Nystrom, and Schoonmaker, on their win. Mayor Rogero also congratulated the County Commission team, and she recognized Commission Chair Randy Smith in the audience.
Council Member McKenzie announced the Civic Engagement Neighborhood Roundtable meeting for Tuesday, July 10th, 2018 at Vine Middle School from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
8. Elections and confirmations
| Resolution No. R-241-2018 | |
| a. | A Resolution confirming the appointment of Richard Allen Foster to the Downtown Design |
| Review Board. (Requested by Mayor Rogero) | |
| RESULT: | APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] |
| MOVER: | Finbarr Saunders, Vice-Mayor, At-Large Seat C |
| SECONDER: | Gwen McKenzie, Sixth District |
| AYES: | Campen, McKenzie, Rider, Roberto, Saunders, Singh-Perez, Stair, Wallace, Welch |
Ordinance 9-a was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b
10. Hearings on zoning matters, appeals from action of mpc/board of zoning appeals or plans review
None
11. Resolutions
| Resolution No. R-242-2018 | |
| a. | A Resolution honoring the memory of Lynn Redmon and to express Council's |
| condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing. (Requested by Council) | |
| RESULT: | APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] |
| MOVER: | Finbarr Saunders, Vice-Mayor, At-Large Seat C |
| SECONDER: | Marshall Stair, At-Large Seat B |
| AYES: | Campen, McKenzie, Rider, Roberto, Saunders, Singh-Perez, Stair, Wallace, Welch |
Susan Rickabaugh, long-time companion of Lynn Redmon, addressed Council.
Speaking to the matter:
Larry Silverstein, 7808 Sheffield Dr
At this time, Mayor Rogero recognized in the audience Knox County Commission Chair Randy Smith and Mae Moody and Jack Moody.
Mayor Rogero spoke to the matter.
Resolution No. R-243-2018
b. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Volunteer Ministry
Center to provide $110,000.00 in General Funds for the provision of supportive services for homeless persons who utilize the Day Resource Center, Bush Family Refuge and the Volunteer Ministry Center Dental Clinic. (Requested by Community Development Department)
| RESULT: | APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] |
| MOVER: | Mark Campen, Fifth District |
| SECONDER: | George C. Wallace, At-Large Seat A |
| AYES: | Campen, McKenzie, Rider, Roberto, Saunders, Singh-Perez, Stair, Wallace, Welch |
c. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Ochs, Inc., underwritten by
the Madison National Life Insurance Company, Inc., to provide employee long-term disability insurance coverage for a period of three years at an annual estimated cost of $170,000.00 and to execute a contract and application for insurance consistent with the proposal. (Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
| RESULT: | APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] |
| MOVER: | Gwen McKenzie, Sixth District |
| SECONDER: | Finbarr Saunders, Vice-Mayor, At-Large Seat C |
| AYES: | Campen, McKenzie, Rider, Roberto, Saunders, Singh-Perez, Stair, Wallace, Welch |
d. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Ochs, Inc., underwritten by
the Minnesota Life Insurance Company, to provide employee and dependent life and AD&D insurance coverage for a period of three years at an annual premium not to exceed $125,000.00 and to execute a contract and application for insurance consistent with the proposal. (Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
| RESULT: | APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] |
| MOVER: | Gwen McKenzie, Sixth District |
| SECONDER: | Finbarr Saunders, Vice-Mayor, At-Large Seat C |
| AYES: | Campen, McKenzie, Rider, Roberto, Saunders, Singh-Perez, Stair, Wallace, Welch |
e. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-17-0161 with Thomas
Caldwell, Architect for the New City Impound Building Project, increasing the contract amount by $17,800.00 for a new contract total of $42,400.00, and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2019. (Requested by Fleet Services and Engineering Department)
| RESULT: | APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] |
| MOVER: | Finbarr Saunders, Vice-Mayor, At-Large Seat C |
| SECONDER: | Seema Singh-Perez, Third District |
| AYES: | Campen, McKenzie, Rider, Roberto, Saunders, Singh-Perez, Stair, Wallace, Welch |
Council Member Rider, Jim Hagerman, Engineering Director; and David Brace, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy to the Mayor
Resolution No. R-247-2018
f. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $102,623.00, for the Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project. (Requested by Department of Engineering)
| RESULT: | APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] |
| MOVER: | Seema Singh-Perez, Third District |
| SECONDER: | Finbarr Saunders, Vice-Mayor, At-Large Seat C |
| AYES: | Campen, McKenzie, Rider, Roberto, Saunders, Singh-Perez, Stair, Wallace, Welch |
g. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property in fee simple and for easements by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, within twelve tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $250,000.00 as part of the Northwest Greenway Connector Project. (Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation)
| RESULT: | APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] |
| MOVER: | Seema Singh-Perez, Third District |
| SECONDER: | George C. Wallace, At-Large Seat A |
| AYES: | Campen, McKenzie, Rider, Roberto, Saunders, Singh-Perez, Stair, Wallace, Welch |
h. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept the transfer of property adjacent to Sam E. Hill School, in the Lonsdale neighborhood, from Knox County. (Requested by Department of Law)
| RESULT: | APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] |
| MOVER: | Mark Campen, Fifth District |
| SECONDER: | Finbarr Saunders, Vice-Mayor, At-Large Seat C |
| AYES: | Campen, McKenzie, Rider, Roberto, Saunders, Singh-Perez, Stair, Wallace, Welch |
i. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply
for and accept a three-year Port Security Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $453,957.00 with a required 25% in-kind match of $151,319.00 for a total grant amount of $605,276.00 to purchase a police boat, equipment and a dock for the Knoxville Police Department and the Knoxville Fire Department. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
| RESULT: | APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] |
| MOVER: | Stephanie Welch, First District |
| SECONDER: | Finbarr Saunders, Vice-Mayor, At-Large Seat C |
| AYES: | Campen, McKenzie, Rider, Roberto, Saunders, Singh-Perez, Stair, Wallace, Welch |
| Discussion: | |
| Council Member Singh-Perez and Police Chief Eve Thomas | |
| Resolution No. R-251-2018 | |
| j. | A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-16- |
| 0316 with Knox County, Tennessee, acting on behalf of the Knox County Sheriff's Office, | |
| to extend the term of the original agreement for an additional two-year term for the lease | |
| of surplus lawn mowing equipment. (Requested by Public Service Department) | |
| RESULT: | APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] |
| MOVER: | Gwen McKenzie, Sixth District |
| SECONDER: | Mark Campen, Fifth District |
| AYES: | Campen, McKenzie, Rider, Roberto, Saunders, Singh-Perez, Stair, Wallace, Welch |
12. Ordinances on first reading
None
13. Public forum
None
14. Adjournment
The meeting was closed at 6:25 PM
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