Commissioners table transportation contract; request explanation for not using Knox County Transit

Commissioners postponed consideration of a transportation contract between the Department of Job and Family Services (JFS) and Elite Transport, asking for further explanation about why county transit services were not used for the work. One commissioner asked that the item be tabled "so I can ask the people that are working for me why they're doing it," and requested the matter be placed on the next Tuesday meeting agenda after speaking with staff Scott and Bethany.

The clerk indicated the item will be returned for discussion; no vote on the contract occurred and no contract was approved or rejected during the session. The transcript records the request to table the item and an acknowledgment from the board to delay the decision pending staff follow-up.

The discussion focused on procurement and interagency coordination rather than contract specifics; commissioners did not provide additional direction beyond requesting clarification from responsible staff.