Committee of the Whole
TL;DR
The Committee of the Whole meeting was a brief administrative session where Council members discussed upcoming agenda items and received presidential updates. Most council members attended in-person, with two joining virtually, and the meeting focused on preparing for the upcoming Metro Council meeting.
Key Decisions
- District 8 Vacancy Timeline Discussed
- Sexual Harassment Training Mandated for all Council Members and staff
Agenda
- Call to Order
Council President Winkler called the meeting to order at 5:23 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 Arthur - Council Member Fowler
- Roll Call
A quorum was established.
- Review of Metro Council Agenda
Council President Winkler reviewed the Metro Council agenda regarding the following: - Council Member Flood and Council Member Reed spoke to item 30 (O-019-23) and item 31 (O-020-23). - Council Member McCraney spoke to item 27 (R-010-23). - Council Member Blackwell spoke to item 28 (O-030-23) and item 29 (O-028-23). - Council Member Arthur also spoke to item 28 (O-030-23). - Council Member Mulvihill and Council Member Arthur spoke to item 26 (O-0321-22). - Council Member Fowler spoke about item 33 (O-041-23) that was on New Business.
- ID 23-0241 Metro Council Agenda - March 2, 2023Discussion Item
- ID 23-0240 Addresses to Council - March 2, 2023Discussion Item
- Presidential Updates
Council President Winkler made announcements regarding the following: - Timeline to fill District 8 vacancy - All Council Members and Council staff to complete Sexual Harassment Training - Photographer available on April 13, 2023 for individual and group photos - Art in City Hall - Birthdays
- Adjournment
Without objection, Council President Winkler adjourned the meeting at 5:34 p.m.
- 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.
- Clerk(s)
Sonya Harward, Clerk Cheryl Woods, Assistant Clerk
- ID 23-0340 [See the "Unedited Captioning Transcript of Committee of the Whole Meeting - March 2, 2023.pdf" attached hereto for additional information regarding discussion of each item.]Discussion Item
- Support Staff
Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Kathryn Meador, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Robert Tinsley, Civic Innovation and Technology