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Appointments Committee

Thursday, August 16, 2018 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Appointments Committee met to review and recommend three candidates for various public service boards and commissions. The meeting, which lasted about 10 minutes, focused on filling important local government positions including the Convention and Visitors Bureau, Police Merit Board, and St. Matthews Fire Protection District Board.

Key Decisions

  • Donald Lassere - Convention and Visitors Bureau Commission Recommended for Approval
  • Michael James - Police Merit Board Recommended for Approval
  • Stanley Logan Jr. - St. Matthews Fire Protection District Board Recommended for Approval
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Support Staff

    Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  2. Clerk(s)

    David B. Wagner, CKMC

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  4. Call to Order

    Chair Person Woolridge called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.

  5. Roll Call

    Chair Person Woolridge introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established.

  6. Special Discussion
  7. 1. Improvement to 'Applicants for Board' Attachments - Metro Council Clerk's Office
    Discussion Item

    Chair Person Woolridge and the Clerk spoke to the item.

  8. Pending Legislation

    Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office, spoke to the following Appointments and read the purpose of the Boards and Commissions.

  9. 2. REAPPOINTMENT OF DONALD LASSERE TO THE LOUISVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU COMMISSION. TERM EXPIRES AUGUST 16, 2021.
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Parker, seconded by Committee Member Denton, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  10. 3. APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL JAMES TO THE POLICE MERIT BOARD. TERM EXPIRES JUNE 1, 2019.
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Denton, seconded by Vice Chair Parker, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  11. 4. APPOINTMENT OF STANLEY LOGAN, JR. TO THE ST. MATTHEWS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD. TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2019.
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Parker, seconded by Chair Person Woolridge, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. Committee Member Denton stated that she would abstain due to her contract work for the Jefferson County Suburban Fire Service. The motion carried by the following vote and the Appointment was sent to Old Business:

  12. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Woolridge adjourned the meeting at 3:15 p.m. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on August 23, 2018.

  13. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair Person. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.