Committee of the Whole

Thursday, October 27, 2022 · 5:15 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Jefferson County Council held a Committee of the Whole meeting to review upcoming Metro Council agenda items and receive a statutory update on Tim's Law from Judge Stephanie Burke. Most council members attended in-person or virtually, discussing various committee-forwarded items and upcoming events.

Key Decisions

  • National League of Cities Conference Noted
  • Office Draw for Current Members Scheduled for November 18, 2022
  • Hiring Attorney for Birthing Center Eligibility Approved hiring J. Stephen Smith
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 Dorsey - Council Member Mulvihill - Council Member Fowler - Council Member Flood

  2. Roll Call

    A quorum was established.

  3. Special Discussion
  4. ID 22-1216 STATUTORY UPDATE TO TIM'S LAW - Judge Stephanie Burke, District Court
    Discussion Item

    Judge Stephanie Burke gave a presentation (attached hereto). The following also spoke to this item: - Council Member Fox - Council Member Piagentini - Council Member George

  5. Review of Metro Council Agenda

    Council President James reviewed the Metro Council agenda. The following also spoke to this item: - Council Member Fowler spoke to item 66 (O-183-22) that was forwarded from the Parks and Sustainability Committee. - Council President James spoke to item 65 (R-156-22) that was forwarded from the Committee on Committees. - Council Member Arthur spoke to item 67 (R-128-22) that was forwarded from the Committee on Equity and Inclusion. - Council Member Fox spoke to item 68 (O-278-22) that was forwarded from the Public Safety Committee, and he stated that it would be held. - Council Member Flood spoke to items 73 (O-276-22) and 74 (O-302-22) that were forwarded from the Planning and Zoning Committee. - Council Member Dorsey spoke to items 75 (R-146-22), 76 (R-116-22), 77 (R-140-22), and 78 (R-147-22) that were forwarded from the Labor and Economic Development Committee. - Council Member George spoke about item 79 (R-149-22) that was forwarded from the Public Works Committee.

  6. ID 22-1508 Metro Council Agenda - October 27, 2022
    Discussion Item
  7. ID 22-1506 Addresses to Council - October 27, 2022
    Discussion Item
  8. Presidential Updates

    Council President James provided updates on the following: - November 17-19, 2022 is the National League of Cities conference - Office Draw for current members will take place on November 18, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., and Council Members interested need to inform the Clerk's Office by November 16, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Council Member Fowler spoke about hiring attorney J. Stephen Smith to make a decision on the eligibility of the Birthing Center at Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, whom will be paid for by funds from District 14 operations and maybe another District office.

  9. Adjournment

    Without objection, Council President James adjourned the meeting at 5:57 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. Captioning Transcript of Committee of the Whole Meeting - October 27, 2022

    [See the "Captioning Transcript of Committee of the Whole Meeting - October 27, 2022" attached hereto for additional information regarding the discussion of each item.]

  12. Support Staff

    Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Paul Rutherford, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Travis Fiechter, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Anne Scholtz, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Natalie Johnson, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Robbie Howard, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Kathryn Meador, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Robert Tinsley, Civic Innovation and Technology

  13. ID 22-1611 Captioning Transcript of Committee of the Whole Meeting - October 27, 2022
    Discussion Item
  14. Clerk(s)

    Sonya Harward, Clerk Cheryl Woods, Assistant Clerk