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Committee of the Whole

Thursday, July 28, 2022 · 5:15 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Jefferson County Committee of the Whole met virtually and in-person to discuss the Metro Council agenda and hear a presentation from a University of Louisville intern program representative. Most council members were present, with several attending remotely, and the meeting covered administrative updates and upcoming agenda items.

Key Decisions

  • Metro Council Agenda Review Reviewed
  • Item 42 Agenda Adjustment Moved from Old Business to Consent Calendar
  • COVID Precautions Discussed current red status, no mask mandate implemented
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Council President James called the meeting to order at 5:17 p.m. This meeting was held pursuant to KRS 61.826 and Council Rule 5.A. All Council Members attended the meeting in Chambers, except for the following who attended virtually via WebEx: - Council Member Bowens - Council Member Shanklin - Council Member Kramer - Council Member Peden - Council Member Flood

  2. Roll Call

    A quorum was established.

  3. Special Discussion
  4. ID 22-0919 University of Louisville Intern Program - David Imbroscio, University of Louisville
    Discussion Item

    The following spoke to this item: - Council President James - Professor David Imbroscio, University of Louisville - Council Member Blackwell

  5. Review of Metro Council Agenda

    Council President James briefly reviewed the Metro Council agenda. Item 42 (RP071922KB) was moved from Old Business to the Consent Calendar. The following also spoke: - Council Member Fox - Council Member Chambers Armstrong - Council Member Ackerson - Council Member Flood

  6. ID 22-1016 Metro Council Agenda - July 28, 2022
    Discussion Item
  7. ID 22-1017 Addresses to Council - July 28, 2022
    Discussion Item
  8. Presidential Updates

    Council President James made announcements about the following: - Fire alarm testing at City Hall - Metro Government transitioning to new financial software - Reminder to those attending virtually to keep cameras on during the meetings - Precautions being taken since Louisville in Red status for COVID -- Council Member McCraney asked whether there would be a mask mandate.

  9. Adjournment

    Per the request of Council President James, Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office, provided an update on the new laws regarding virtual meetings. Without objection, Council President James adjourned the meeting at 5:34 p.m.

  10. 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.
  11. ID 22-1095 Captioning Transcript of Committee of the Whole Meeting - July 28 2022
    Discussion Item

    [See the "Captioning Transcript of Committee of the Whole Meeting - July 28 2022" attached hereto for additional information regarding the discussion of each item.]

  12. Clerk(s)

    Sonya Harward, Clerk Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk Cheryl Woods, Assistant Clerk Marissa Brown, Assistant Clerk

  13. Support Staff

    Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Travis Fiechter, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Kathryn Meador, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Robert Tinsley, Civic Innovation and Technology