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Contracts and Appointments Committee

Thursday, October 19, 2017 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Contracts and Appointments Committee approved several sole-source contracts for the Louisville Free Public Library, totaling over $900,000 for digital resources and subscriptions. The committee also recommended appointments to various boards and commissions, including the Metropolitan Sewer District, Waterworks Board, and Criminal Justice Commission.

Key Decisions

  • Library Digital Resource Contracts Passed
  • Reappointment of John Phelps to MSD Board Passed
  • Appointment of Keith Jackson to MSD Board Passed
  • Reappointment of Dr. Sharon Kerrick to Waterworks Board Passed
  • Appointment of Joyce Horton Mott to Criminal Justice Commission Passed
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Agenda

  1. Support Staff

    Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Paul Rutherford, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  2. Clerk(s)

    David B. Wagner, Assistant Clerk

  3. Special Discussion

    Chair Person Woolridge stated there had been a request to hold a Special Contracts and Appointments Committee Meeting on Friday, October 27, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. Nicole Yates, Mayor's Office, spoke to the request. After further discussion, the Committee scheduled a Special Contracts and Appointments Committee Meeting on Monday, October 30, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.

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  5. Call to Order

    Chair Person Woolridge called the meeting to order at 3:06 p.m.

  6. Roll Call

    Chair Person Woolridge introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established. Committee Member Green left at 3:27 p.m.

  7. Pending Legislation
  8. 1. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED RENEWAL SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT - (UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE - $72,500.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Shanklin, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Sytisha Claycomb, Youth Detention Services, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  9. 2. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT - (RECORDED BOOKS, INC. - $225,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Parker, seconded by Committee Member Shanklin, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Jim Blanton, Louisville Free Public Library, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  10. 3. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT - (OVERDRIVE, INC. - $325,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Blackwell, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Jim Blanton, Louisville Free Public Library, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  11. 4. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT - (CENGAGE LEARNING, INC. - $125,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Blackwell, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Jim Blanton, Louisville Free Public Library, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  12. 5. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT - (BIBLIOLABS LLC - $35,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Blackwell, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Jim Blanton, Louisville Free Public Library, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  13. 6. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT - (EBSCO PUBLISHING, INC. - $75,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Green, seconded by Committee Member Shanklin, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Jim Blanton, Louisville Free Public Library, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  14. 7. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT - (COX SUBSCRIPTIONS, INC. - $125,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Vice Chair Parker, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Jim Blanton, Louisville Free Public Library, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  15. 8. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT - (LINKEDIN CORPORATION, - $50,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Blackwell, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Jim Blanton, Louisville Free Public Library, and Paul Rutherford, Jefferson County Attorney's Office, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

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  17. Pending Appointments

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

  18. 9. REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN PHELPS TO THE METROPOLITAN SEWER DISTRICT (MSD) BOARD. TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 2019
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, 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.

  19. 10. APPOINTMENT OF KEITH JACKSON TO THE METROPOLITAN SEWER DISTRICT (MSD) BOARD. TERM EXPIRES AUGUST 31, 2020
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, 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.

  20. 11. REAPPOINTMENT OF DR. SHARON KERRICK TO THE WATERWORKS BOARD. TERM EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2021
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

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

  21. 12. APPOINTMENT OF PAUL ESSELMAN TO THE WATERWORKS BOARD. TERM EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2020
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

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

  22. 13. APPOINTMENT OF JOYCE HORTON MOTT TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION. TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2019
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

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

  23. 14. REAPPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM SCHRECK TO THE LANDBANK AUTHORITY. TERM EXPIRES FEBRUARY 28, 2020
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, 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.

  24. 15. APPOINTMENT OF TRACY DELOCH TO THE FERN CREEK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD. TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2019
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

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

  25. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Woolridge adjourned the meeting at 3:55 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 October 26, 2017.

  26. 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.