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Committee on Appointments

Thursday, September 29, 2016 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Committee on Appointments met to review and approve several positions for local boards and commissions. Most appointments were recommended for approval, including spots on the Convention and Visitors Bureau, Kentuckiana Works Workforce Development Board, and Library Advisory Commission. A few appointments to the Urban Renewal Commission and Board of Health were held without immediate action.

Key Decisions

  • Sarah Robbins - Convention and Visitors Bureau Commission Passed
  • Danny Despain - Kentuckiana Works Workforce Development Board Passed
  • Michael Gardner - Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board Passed
  • Michael Hicks - Urban Renewal Commission Held
  • Dr. Gerald Temes - Board of Health Held
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Green called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Person Green introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established. Committee Member David James arrived at 3:13 p.m.

  3. Pending Legislation

    Nicole Yates from the Mayor's Office spoke to the following Appointments and read the purpose of the Boards and Commissions.

  4. 1. APPOINTMENT OF SARAH ROBBINS TO THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU COMMISSION. TERM EXPIRES AUGUST 31, 2019.
    Appointment
  5. 2. APPOINTMENT OF DANNY DESPAIN TO THE KENTUCKIANA WORKS-GREATER LOUISVILLE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD. TERM EXPIRES JULY 28, 2019.
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Blackwell, seconded by Committee Member Denton, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  6. 3. APPOINTMENT OF SHANNON FLOYD TO THE LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION. TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2018.
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Denton, seconded by Committee Member Blackwell, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  7. 4. APPOINTMENT OF DR. FLORENCE CHANG TO THE LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION. TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2018.
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Denton, seconded by Committee Member Blackwell, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  8. 5. APPOINTMENT OF OLUWAFUNMITO (FUNTO) SETON TO THE LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION. TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2018.
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Blackwell, seconded by Committee Member Denton, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  9. 6. APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL HICKS TO THE URBAN RENEWAL COMMISSION. TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2020.
    Appointment
    Action: held

    This item remained held.

  10. 7. APPOINTMENT OF PAUL MASTROLIA TO THE URBAN RENEWAL COMMISSION. TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2020.
    Appointment
    Action: held

    This item remained held.

  11. 8. RE-APPOINTMENT OF ERIN FRAZIER TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH. TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 2019.
    Appointment
    Action: held

    This item remained held.

  12. 9. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DR. GERALD TEMES TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH. TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 2019.
    Appointment
    Action: held

    This item remained held.

  13. 10. RE-APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL GARDNER TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD. TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2018.
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member James, seconded by Committee Member Denton, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar. Chair Person Green requested for Sarah Martin and Matt Golden, Jefferson County Attorney's Office to give a brief overview regarding Defective Doctrine. Matt Golden introduced Sonya Howard, a new employee that would be working with Sarah Martin.

  14. Adjournment

    Without objection, the meeting adjourned at 3:31 p.m.

  15. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair Person. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.
  16. Clerk

    Mary Whitlock, CKMC

  17. 1. APPOINTMENT OF SARAH ROBBINS TO THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU COMMISSION. TERM EXPIRES AUGUST 31, 2019.
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Blackwell, seconded by Committee Member Denton, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  18. Support Staff

    Sarah Martin, and Matt Golden, Jefferson County Attorney's Office.