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Government Accountability, Ethics and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

Tuesday, February 14, 2017 · 5:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Government Accountability Committee held a brief meeting to discuss local government matters, primarily focusing on a city annexation proposal. The committee approved the annexation of 28 homes by the City of St. Matthews and withdrew another ordinance related to board appointments.

Key Decisions

  • St. Matthews Home Annexation Passed
  • Board Appointments Policy Ordinance Withdrawn
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Mulvihill called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Person Mulvihill introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established. Committee Member Kramer arrived at 5:04 p.m.

  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT TO APPROVE THE ANNEXATION BY THE CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS OF 28 HOMES
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Hollander, seconded by Committee Member Coan, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. John Singler, Law Offices of Singler & Ritsert, spoke to the item and gave a presentation. Toby Nutt, Resident, also spoke to the item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  5. 2. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO POLICIES ON APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AND THE CREATION OF EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS BOARD.
    Ordinance
    Action: withdrawn

    Chair Person Mulvihill stated Council Member Green has withdrawn her sponsorship and the Ordinance died in committee.

  6. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Mulvihill adjourned the meeting at 5:18 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 February 23, 2017.

  7. 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.
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  9. Clerk

    David B. Wagner, Assistant Clerk

  10. Support Staff

    Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Lonita Gaines, Jefferson County Attorney's Office