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Government Oversight and Audit Committee

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 · 5:00 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Government Oversight and Audit Committee met virtually to review multiple appointments to various city commissions, including the Planning Commission, Redevelopment Authority, Domestic Violence Coordinating Council, and the newly established Juneteenth Jubilee Commission. The committee recommended approval for all appointments, sending them to the full Metro Council for final consideration.

Key Decisions

  • Suzanne Cheek appointed to Planning Commission Passed
  • Clara Passafiume appointed to Redevelopment Authority Passed
  • Multiple appointments to Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Passed
  • Multiple appointments to Juneteenth Jubilee Commission Passed
  • Resolution on board practices and lobbying ordinance Held in committee
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Ackerson called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

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

  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. APPOINTMENT OF SUZANNE CHEEK TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 1, 2025).
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member Fox, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Suzanne Cheek, Appointee - Vice Chair Piagentini - Committee Member Reed The following was discussed: - The appointee will be replacing Patricia Sykes who asked to be found a replacement as she no longer wants to sit on the commission - The appointee is an employee of Duncan Commercial Real Estate - The appointee currently resides in District 16 - The appointee's expertise includes commercial real estate, sales and fine land real estate -- the appointee has worked in commercial real estate since 1987 - The appointee has been part of many well-known shopping center developments -- specific examples were provided - It was stated that the Planning Commission effects and impacts District 19 constituents more than the other boards and commissions - Concerns were shared by District 19 from many constituents that there is too much input from the developer -- the private sector, market demand and lending rates drive the pace of the development -- it was recommended for constituents to utilize the Louisville Metro's Plan 2040 and the Land Development Code as a guide The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  5. 2. APPOINTMENT OF CLARA PASSAFIUME TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TERM EXPIRES FEBRUARY 28, 2025).
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Winkler, seconded by Vice Chair Piagentini, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Clara Passafiume, Appointee The following was discussed: - The appointee is a life long Louisville/Jefferson County resident - The appointee currently resides in District 8 - The appointee is an independent legal consultant and has extensive legal expertise that the Redevelopment Authority currently needs at this time - The appointee was Vice President of Papa Johns International as a corporate and securities council, as well as a corporate secretary - The appointee was a partner with Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP - The appointee is retired and has the time to devote to serving the community The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  6. 3. REAPPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM TEMPLE BEAM JR. TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TERM EXPIRES FEBRUARY 28, 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. Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office, spoke to this item. The following was discussed: - The appointee was originally appointed to this board in 2019 - The appointee is a life long resident of Louisville/Jefferson County - The appointee currently resides in District 16 - The appointee has been an active board member since being appointed The motion carried by a voice vote and the Reappointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  7. 4. REAPPOINTMENT OF SHANNON DERRICK TO THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COORDINATING COUNCIL (TERM EXPIRES APRIL 26, 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: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Shannon Derrick, Appointee The following was discussed: - The appointee is a life long Louisville/Jefferson County resident - The appointee currently resides in District 10 - The appointee is currently employed by Passport Health Plan as a case management supervisor - The appointee has worked in social services for approximately 20 years and during that time the appointee mainly focused on domestic violence cases - The appointee sat on the Domestic Violence Fatality Review for over 10 years The motion carried by a voice vote and the Reappointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  8. 5. REAPPOINTMENT OF KARINA BARILLAS TO THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COORDINATING COUNCIL (TERM EXPIRES APRIL 26, 2025).
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Winkler, seconded by Committee Member Reed, that this Reappointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Karina Barillas, Appointee The following was discussed: - The appointee has been a resident of Louisville/Jefferson County for 28 years - The appointee currently resides in District 11 - The appointee is the Executive Director of La Casita Center - The appointee is the first professional Latina to work with victims of sexual assault and trafficking in Louisville - The appointee's life work and passion has been to work with Latina, immigrant and refugee women to survive domestic violence The motion carried by a voice vote and the Reappointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

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  10. 6. REAPPOINTMENT OF JAMES WILKERSON TO THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COORDINATING COUNCIL (TERM EXPIRES APRIL 26, 2025).
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Holton Stewart, seconded by Committee Member Winkler, that this Reappointment be recommended for approval. Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office, spoke to this item. The following was discussed: - The appointee is the Director of Equity and Diversity and Title IX with Indiana University Southeast - The appointee resides in District 10 - The appointee was originally appointed to the Council in 2019 -- this would be the appointee's second term The motion carried by a voice vote and the Reappointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  11. 7. REAPPOINTMENT OF PAM DARNALL TO THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COORDINATING COUNCIL (TERM EXPIRES APRIL 26, 2025).
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member Reed, that this Reappointment be recommended for approval. Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office, spoke to this item. The following was discussed: - The appointee is the CEO of the Family and Children's Place - The appointee has lived in Louisville/Jefferson County for many years - The appointee currently resides in District 6 The motion carried by a voice vote and the Reappointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  12. 8. APPOINTMENT OF AL CORNISH TO THE JUNETEENTH JUBILEE COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRES APRIL 29, 2024).
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member McCraney, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Alfonso Cornish, Appointee - Committee Member Blackwell The following was discussed: - The appointee will fill the inaugural seat on this commission - The appointee has lived in Louisville/Jefferson County for 16 years - The appointee currently resides in District 18 - The appointee is self employed - The appointee is very involved in the community - Thanks and recognition was given to the appointee regarding the efforts the appointee makes within the community The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  13. 9. APPOINTMENT OF REV. JOSHUA HARRIS TO THE JUNETEENTH JUBILEE COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRES APRIL 29, 2025).
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member McCraney, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Rev. Joshua Harris, Appointee The following was discussed: - The appointee has lived in Louisville/Jefferson County for two years - The appointee is a pastor at the First Gethsemane Baptist Church - The appointee currently resides in District 6 - The appointee participated at the Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration Virtual Worship service in 2021 as the first keynote speaker The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  14. 10. APPOINTMENT OF DR. SHORYE DURRETT TO THE JUNETEENTH JUBILEE COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRES APRIL 29, 2024).
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member McCraney, seconded by Committee Member Winkler, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Dr. Shorye Durrett The following was discussed: - The appointee has lived in Louisville/Jefferson County for approximately 28 years - The appointee resides in District 16 - The appointee is a physician with the Louisville VA Medical Center - The appointee spends most of her time working with young students and young adults as well as represent the veterans The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  15. 11. APPOINTMENT OF WALLACE GARNER TO THE JUNETEENTH JUBILEE COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRES APRIL 29, 2023).
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Winkler, seconded by Committee Member McCraney, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Wallace Garner, Appointee The following was discussed: - The appointee is a life long resident of Louisville/Jefferson County - The appointee currently resides in District 5 - The appointee is a retired businessman - The appointee is a retired Air Force veteran after 23.5 years of serving - The appointee is also a retired teacher of Jefferson County Public Schools after 22 years of teaching The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  16. 12. APPOINTMENT OF MERYL THORNTON TO THE JUNETEENTH JUBILEE COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRES APRIL 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: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office The following was discussed: - The appointee is a life long resident of Louisville/Jefferson County - The appointee currently resides in District 17 - The appointee is an adjunct professor with Simmons College of Kentucky The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  17. 13. APPOINTMENT OF BARBARA LYNNE JAMISON TO THE JUNETEENTH JUBILEE COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRES APRIL 29, 2025).
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member Fox, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Barbara Lynne Jamison, Appointee - Vice Chair Piagentini - Committee Member McCraney The following was discussed: - The appointee has lived in Louisville/Jefferson County for three years and seven months - The appointee currently resides in District 6 - The appointee is the General Director and CEO of the Kentucky Opera - Questions were asked regarding providing services as a singer -- the appointee is no longer in the singing business but can provide recommendations and connections to the Metro Council - The appointee is a professional soprano The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

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  19. 14. APPOINTMENT OF DAWN WILSON TO THE JUNETEENTH JUBILEE COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRES APRIL 29, 2025).
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member McCraney, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Dawn Wilson, Appointee The following was discussed: - The appointee has lived in Louisville/Jefferson County for 23 years - The appointee currently resides in District 9 - The appointee is a coach with the Louisville Fencing Center - The appointee was part of the Human Relations Commission for 10 years The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  20. 15. APPOINTMENT OF CLESTINE LANIER TO THE JUNETEENTH JUBILEE COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRES APRIL 29, 2025).
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member Fox, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Clestine Lanier, Appointee The following was discussed: - The appointee is a life long resident of Louisville/Jefferson County - The appointee currently resides in District 20 - The appointee is a program coordinator with the University of Louisville The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

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  22. 16. A RESOLUTION DETAILING THE EXPECTATIONS OF METRO COUNCIL FOR [ALL LOUISVILLE METRO DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES,] CERTAIN ENTITIES GOVERNED BY BOARDS[,] AND COMMISSIONS[, AND AUTHORITIES] REGARDING BEST PRACTICES FOR BOARD TRAINING, EXPENSE AUTHORIZATIONS, PROCUREMENT, AND HIRING. (AS AMENDED)
    Resolution
    Action: held

    This item was held in committee.

  23. 17. 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
    Action: held

    This item remained held in committee.

  24. Adjournment

    Without objection Chair Ackerson adjourned the meeting at 5:46 p.m.

  25. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on April 28,2022.
  26. Support Staff

    Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  27. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Angela Bowens (D-1)

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  29. Clerk(s)

    Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Clerk