# Co Com R 267 261019 Agenda Review

Knox County Commission agenda-review workshop, identified in the transcript as October 19, 2026 (the metadata lists October 22), was a non-voting discussion meeting. Commissioners reviewed a proposed roundabout project tied to DR Horton development at Tippens Station and Martin Mill. Staff said DR Horton would fund 100% of the improvement; the county was seeking legislative authority for later right-of-way and easement acquisitions. Commissioners discussed development prerequisites, including sewer availability, and a community update meeting. No vote was taken on the project during the workshop, and no contract amount was stated.

Commissioners also discussed proposed changes to requirements for nonprofits receiving county grants, including a proposed $10,000 audit threshold, disclosure of certain employees’ compensation, and access for the county internal audit department. Members debated the compliance burden and accountability benefits; no vote was taken. Other agenda items included personnel-policy updates, while an item was deferred and another was requested to be postponed until spring. The workshop also included candidate interviews for the county ethics committee and discussion of a potential public hearing concerning an appointed board member; no related votes occurred during this meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 22, 2026

### Sources
- [Co Com R 267 261019 Agenda Review](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI_6Y6sg_nI) - Knoxville Community Media