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Committee of the Whole

Thursday, March 16, 2023 · 5:15 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Jefferson County Council held a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the Department of Justice's report on the Louisville Metro Police Department. Multiple council members participated in a detailed discussion about the report's timeline and process. The meeting was primarily focused on addressing ongoing concerns about local law enforcement.

Key Decisions

  • DOJ Police Department Report Discussion Discussed
  • Sexual Harassment Training Deadline All Council Members must complete by March 20
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Council President Winkler called the meeting to order at 5:28 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 Mulvihill - Council Member Blackwell - Council Member Fowler

  2. Roll Call

    A quorum was established.

  3. Review of Metro Council Agenda

    Council President Winkler reviewed the Metro Council agenda. Council Member Flood stated that one of the items forwarded from the Planning and Zoning Committee would have a binding element to be considered as an amendment. Council Member Blackwell briefly spoke about item 34 (CIF030923LMPDmB) that was forwarded from the Budget and Appropriations Committee.

  4. ID 23-0337 Metro Council Agenda - March 16, 2023
    Discussion Item
  5. ID 23-0336 Addresses to Council - March 16, 2023
    Discussion Item
  6. Presidential Updates

    Council President Winkler made announcements regarding the following: - All Council Members and Council staff to complete Sexual Harassment Training by March 20. - Photographer available on April 13, 2023 for individual and group photos. - Thanks regarding Art in City Hall Reception - Birthdays

  7. Special Discussion
  8. ID 23-0338 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE'S REPORT ON LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT - TIMELINE AND PROCESS: Mayor's Office and Jefferson County Attorney's Office
    Discussion Item

    David Kaplan, Mayor's Office, and Eric Graninger, Jefferson County Attorney's Office, gave an overview of the Department of Justice's report. The following also spoke to this item: - Council Member Piagentini - Council Member Reed - Council Member Arthur - Council Member Hawkins - Council Member Purvis - Council Member Rashad - Council Member Baker - Council Member Shanklin - Council Member Parker - Council President Winkler - Council Member Seum - Council Member Ackerson - Council Member McCraney

  9. Adjournment

    Without objection, Council President Winkler adjourned the meeting at 6:34 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. Clerk(s)

    Sonya Harward, Clerk Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk

  12. Support Staff

    Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Eric Graninger, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Alice Lyon, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Robert Tinsley, Civic Innovation and Technology