Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
TL;DR
The Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs met to discuss a resolution supporting the National Association of Counties initiative to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in local jails. Multiple stakeholders from the criminal justice system provided input on the proposed resolution.
Key Decisions
- NACo Stepping Up Initiative Resolution Passed
Agenda
- Call to Order
Chair Person Yates called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. and introduced the members and non-members that were present. A quorum was established.
- Roll Call
- Pending Legislation
- 1. A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACo) STEPPING UP INITIATIVE TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESSES IN LOCAL JAILS. (Action Required By: January 2016)ResolutionAction: recommended for approval Passed
A motion was made by Council Member Magre, seconded by Co-Chair Person Denton, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: David Nicholson, Jefferson County Circuit Court Kim M. Allen, Louisville Metro Criminal Justice Commission Jim Burch and Ray Feinberg, Seven Counties Services, Criminal Justice Team Mark Bolton, Louisville Metro Department of Corrections The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.
- Adjournment
Without objection the meeting adjourned at 4:06 p.m. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on July 30, 2015.
- 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.
- Non-Committee Members
Council Member Marianne Butler (D-15)
- Clerk
H. Stephen Ott, CKMC
- Supporting Staff
Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office