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Committee of the Whole

Thursday, June 23, 2022 · 5:15 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Metro Council held a Committee of the Whole meeting where most members attended either in-person or virtually. The council briefly reviewed upcoming agenda items and went into a closed session to discuss pending litigation, during which no final actions were taken.

Key Decisions

  • Closed Session for Pending Litigation Entered and Exited Closed Session
  • New Assistant Clerk Introduction Marissa Brown introduced as new Assistant Clerk
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Council President James called the meeting to order at 5:16 p.m. This meeting was held pursuant to KRS 61.826 and Council Rule 5A. All Council Members attended the meeting in Chambers, except for the following who attended virtually via WebEx: - Council Member Shanklin - Council Member Dorsey - Council Member Arthur - Council Member Mulvihill - Council Member Blackwell - Council Member Fowler - Council Member Flood

  2. Roll Call

    A quorum was established.

  3. Review of Metro Council Agenda

    Council President James briefly reviewed the Metro Council agenda. Council Member Hollander briefly spoke about items 37-39 that were forwarded from the Budget Committee. Council Member George briefly spoke about item 41 that was forwarded from the Public Works Committee. Council Member Fox briefly spoke about item 40 that was forwarded from the Public Safety Committee. Council Member Chambers Armstrong also spoke about this item. Council Member Dorsey briefly spoke about item 42 that was forwarded from the Labor and Economic Development Committee. Council Member Blackwell briefly spoke about item 43 that was forwarded from the Appropriations Committee. Council Member Flood briefly spoke about items 36 and 44-48 that were forwarded from the Planning and Zoning Committee.

  4. ID 22-0874 Metro Council Agenda - June 23, 2022
    Discussion Item
  5. ID 22-0873 Addresses to Council - June 23, 2022
    Discussion Item
  6. Closed Session to Discuss Pending Litigation

    A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Winkler, that the Committee enter into closed session, pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c), to discuss pending litigation. The motion carried by a voice vote, and the Committee entered into closed session at 5:25 p.m. A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Winkler, that the Committee reconvene in open session. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Committee reconvened in open session at 6:00 p.m. Council President James stated that, pursuant to KRS 61.815(1)(c), no final action was taken during the closed session.

  7. Presidential Updates

    Council President James introduced the new Assistant Clerk, Marissa Brown.

  8. Adjournment

    Without objection, Council President James adjourned the meeting at 6:01 p.m.

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

    LaTonya Bell, Council Financial Analyst Beth Stenberg, Council Financial Analyst Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Travis Fiechter, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Natalie Johnson, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Robert Tinsley, Civic Innovation and Technology

  11. Clerk(s)

    Sonya Harward, Clerk Lisa Franklin Gray, Assistant Clerk Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk Marissa Brown, Assistant Clerk