Government Oversight and Audit Committee

Agenda

1. Call to Order

   Chair Ackerson called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m.

2. Roll Call

   Chair Ackerson introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established. Note: All committee members present attended virtually, except for Chair Ackerson, Vice Chair Piagentini and Committee Member Reed, who attended in Chambers.

3. Pending Legislation
4. 1. APPOINTMENT OF TAMMY CAREY TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO TREE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER 29, 2024)
   Appointment
   Action: recommended for approval Passed

   A motion was made by Vice Chair Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member Winkler, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Tammy Carey, Appointee - Chair Ackerson The following was discussed: - The appointee would be representing the Nursery Industry on this Committee - The appointee is an employee of Riverfarm Nursery and has been for 13 years - The appointee resides in Goshen, KY The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

5. 2. REAPPOINTMENT OF JENNIFER GREEN TO THE CIVILIAN REVIEW & ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (TERM EXPIRES MARCH 25, 2025)
   Appointment
   Action: recommended for approval Passed

   A motion was made by Vice Chair Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member Purvis, that this Reappointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Jennifer Green, Appointee - Vice Chair Piagentini - Committee Member Reed - Committee Member McCraney The following was discussed: - The appointee is a life long Louisville resident - The appointee attended Columbia Law School, Harvard University and studied abroad in Paris, France - The appointee is the Vice President of Global Mergers and Acquisitions, Yum! Brands - Kind words, recognition, and thanks were given to the appointee - Questions were asked regarding whether the board has met the expectations of the appointee -- examples were provided - The appointee resides in District 7 - The appointee has chaired this board since nominated to sit on the board The motion carried by a voice vote and the Reappointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

6. 3. REAPPOINTMENT OF GUILLERMO SOLLANO TO THE CIVILIAN REVIEW & ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (TERM EXPIRES MARCH 25, 2025)
   Appointment
   Action: recommended for approval Passed

   A motion was made by Vice Chair Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member Purvis, that this Reappointment be recommended for approval. Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office, spoke to this item. The following was discussed: - The appointee has lived in Louisville/Jefferson County for 22 years - The appointee is a photographer with the Greater Art Solution Photography Studio - The appointee resides in District 3 - The appointee is a representative of the Hispanic community The motion carried by a voice vote and the Reappointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

7. 4. REAPPOINTMENT OF TURNEY BERRY TO THE CIVILIAN REVIEW & ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (TERM EXPIRES MARCH 25, 2025)
   Appointment
   Action: recommended for approval Passed

   A motion was made by Vice Chair Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member Winkler, that this Reappointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Turney Berry, Appointee - Committee Member McCraney - Chair Ackerson The following was discussed: - The appointee has lived in Louisville/Jefferson County for approximately 35 years - The appointee is employed with Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs - The appointee has spent six hours in four Districts, while participating in a ride-a-long with Louisville Metro Police Department, while training to learn more about the community and to better serve the community The motion carried by a voice vote and the Reappointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

8. 5. REAPPOINTMENT OF STACHELLE BUSSEY TO THE CIVILIAN REVIEW & ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (TERM EXPIRES MARCH 25, 2025)
   Appointment
   Action: recommended for approval Passed

   A motion was made by Committee Member Purvis, seconded by Committee Member McCraney, that this Reappointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Chair Ackerson The following was discussed: - The appointee has lived in Louisville/Jefferson County for 33 years - The appointee is the Executive Director for the Hope Buss - The appointee resides in District 4 - The appointee has a Master's Degree in Divinity - The appointee assists with the Safe Outdoor Space - The Administration received an opinion from the Jefferson County Attorney's Office to ensure it was acceptable for the appointee to continue to serve The motion carried by a voice vote and the Reappointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

9. 6. REAPPOINTMENT OF DUSTIN STUTZMAN TO THE LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD (TERM EXPIRES MARCH 23, 2025)
   Appointment
   Action: recommended for approval Passed

   A motion was made by Committee Member Purvis, seconded by Vice Chair Piagentini, that this Reappointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Dustin Stutzman, Appointee The following was discussed: - The appointee has lived in Louisville/Jefferson County for approximately eight years - The appointee is a consultant with the Centennial Consulting Group, LLC - The appointee resides in District 4 - The appointee is focused on impacting Downtown Louisville in a positive way The motion carried by a voice vote and the Reappointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

10. 7. REAPPOINTMENT OF TODD WARREN TO THE LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD (TERM EXPIRES MARCH 23, 2025)
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member Scott Reed, that this Reappointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Todd Warren, Appointee - Committee Member Reed The following was discussed: - The appointee has lived in Louisville/Jefferson County for approximately 48 years - The appointee is the owner of MPI Printing located in District 4 - The appointee has been appointed to this board for a few months and looks forward to learning more about the board and being a part of the board - Condolences were offered to the appointee for the paper shortages the printing industry is facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic The motion carried by a voice vote and the Reappointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

11. 8. APPOINTMENT OF MATTHEW AYERS TO THE LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD (TERM EXPIRES APRIL 15, 2025)
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member Scott Reed, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Matthew Ayers, Appointee - Vice Chair Piagentini The following was discussed: - The appointee would be filling the at-large seat on the board - The appointee has lived in Louisville/Jefferson County for approximately 21 years - The appointee is employed by Norton Health Care as the Chief Administrative Officer - The appointee resides in District 19 - The appointee is looking forward to serving on the board at a new capacity and believes in the strength of Downtown Louisville and the impact it has to the economy - Congratulations were given to Norton Health Care on the collaboration with Goodwill - Appreciation was given for members of the community from Districts outside of the Downtown Louisville area advocating for Downtown Louisville The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

12. 9. APPOINTMENT OF NACHAND TRABUE TO THE LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD (TERM EXPIRES APRIL 15, 2025)
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member Scott Reed, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Nachand Trabue, Appointee The following was discussed: - The appointee would be filling the seat of Owner/Manager for retail business on the board - The appointee has lived in Louisville/Jefferson County for 47 years - The appointee is the CEO and Founder of MELANaire Marketplace - The appointee resides in District 23 - The appointee believes in the revitalization and reimaging of Downtown Louisville through economics The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

13. 10. APPOINTMENT OF TAWANA BAIN TO THE LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD (TERM EXPIRES APRIL 15, 2025)
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member Purvis, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Tawana Bain, Appointee The following was discussed: - The appointee would be filling the seat of Owner/Manager of a restaurant on this board - The appointee is the CEO of TBain & Co., Black Jockeys Lounge, Today's Woman, NAC New Age Communications and GEDDI - The appointee is extremely excited to serve on this board and ready to get to work on helping Downtown Louisville bounce back The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

14. 11. APPOINTMENT OF TANYA MANGRUM TO THE LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD (TERM EXPIRES APRIL 15, 2025)
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member Purvis, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office, spoke to this item. The following was discussed: - The appointee would be filling the seat of Owner/Manger for a restaurant seat on the board - The appointee is the owner of The Salad Chic - The appointee has lived in Louisville/Jefferson county for approximately 46 years - The appointee resides in District 3 The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

15. 12. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 21.02, 21.05, 21.06 AND 21.99 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) AND CREATING NEW SECTIONS OF LMCO CHAPTER 21 RELATING TO THE LOBBYING OF METRO OFFICERS. (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION) (AS AMENDED)
    Ordinance

    This item remained held in committee.

16. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Ackerson adjourned the meeting at 5:32 p.m.

17. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on April 14, 2022.
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19. Clerk(s)

    Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Clerk

20. Support Staff

    Kathryn Meador, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office