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Committee of the Whole

Thursday, October 13, 2022 · 5:15 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Jefferson County Council held a Committee of the Whole meeting where they briefly reviewed the upcoming Metro Council agenda and discussed pending litigation in a closed session. Most council members attended, with some joining virtually, and the meeting was primarily administrative in nature.

Key Decisions

  • Closed Session for Litigation Discussion Entered and Exited Closed Session
  • New Work Day Software Launch
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

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 5A. All Council Members attended the meeting in Chambers, except for the following who attended virtually via WebEx: - Council Member Shanklin - Council Member Purvis - Council Member Blackwell - 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. The following also spoke to this item: - Council Member Hollander spoke about legislation from Budget Committee - Council Member Flood spoke about legislation from Planning and Zoning Committee - Council Member Dorsey spoke about legislation from Labor and Economic Development Committee - Council Member Blackwell spoke about legislation from Appropriations Committee

  4. ID 22-1398 Metro Council Agenda - October 13, 2022
    Discussion Item
  5. ID 22-1397 Addresses to Council - October 13, 2022
    Discussion Item
  6. Presidential Updates

    Council President James provided updates on the following: - New software system called Work Day has been launched and everyone needs to log in and select a beneficiary for their life insurance. - The Louisville Metro Review Commission is meeting on Friday, October 14, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. - Updated photos should be posted soon.

  7. Closed Session to Discuss Pending Litigation

    A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Dorsey, 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 5:22 p.m. A motion was made by Council Member Fowler, seconded by Council Member Dorsey, that the Committee reconvene in open session. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Committee reconvened in open session at 5:38 p.m. p.m. Council President James stated that, pursuant to KRS 61.815(1)(c), no final action was taken during the closed session.

  8. Adjournment

    Without objection, Council President James adjourned the meeting at 5:39 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. Clerk(s)

    Sonya Harward, Clerk Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk

  11. Captioning Transcript of Committee of the Whole Meeting - October 13, 2022

    [See the "Captioning Transcript of Committee of the Whole Meeting - October 13, 2022" attached hereto for additional information regarding the discussion of each item.]

  12. ID 22-1509 Captioning Transcript of Committee of the Whole Meeting - October 13, 2022
    Discussion Item
  13. Support Staff

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