Government Oversight and Audit Committee

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 · 5:00 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Government Oversight and Audit Committee held a meeting to review and recommend several appointments to various city boards and committees. Most of the appointments were for the Tree Advisory Committee, Waterfront Development Corporation, Fire Protection District, and Board of Health. The meeting was primarily administrative, focusing on filling key advisory positions.

Key Decisions

Two appointments to the Metro Tree Advisory Committee Passed
Three appointments/reappointments to Waterfront Development Corporation Board Passed
Two appointments to Fern Creek Fire Protection District Board Passed
Three appointments/reappointments to Board of Health Passed
Lobbying Ordinance Amendment Tabled

Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

Call to Order

Chair Ackerson called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.
Roll Call

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

[See the "Captioning Transcript of Government Oversight and Audit Committee - August 2, 2022.pdf" attached hereto for additional information regarding the discussion of each item.]
1. APPOINTMENT OF DR. TAMARA SLUSS TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO TREE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER 29, 2024).
Appointment
Action: recommended for approval Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Reed, seconded by Committee Member Blackwell, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Dr. Tamara Sluss, Appointee The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.
2. APPOINTMENT OF KRISTEN ENGLISH TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO TREE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER, 29, 2024).
Appointment
Action: recommended for approval Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Fox, seconded by Committee Member Fowler, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Kristen English, Appointee The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.
3. AMENDED APPOINTMENT OF INGA ARVIN TO THE WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, [2025] 2026).
Appointment
Action: recommended for approval Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Fowler, seconded by Committee Member Holton Stewart, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Inga Arvin, Appointee The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.
4. AMENDED APPOINTMENT OF JOSHUA WATKINS TO THE WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, [2025] 2026).
Appointment
Action: recommended for approval Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Benson, seconded by Committee Member Fowler, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Joshua Watkins, Appointee The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.
5. AMENDED REAPPOINTMENT OF KEVIN FIELDS TO THE WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, [2025] 2026).
Appointment
Action: recommended for approval Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Benson, seconded by Committee Member Fowler, that this Reappointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office The motion carried by a voice vote and the Reappointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.
6. APPOINTMENT OF LARRY ASH TO THE FERN CREEK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2026).
Appointment
Action: recommended for approval Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Benson, 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 - Larry Ash, Appointee The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.
7. APPOINTMENT OF DANIEL HOSKINS TO THE FERN CREEK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2023).
Appointment
Action: recommended for approval Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Benson, seconded by Committee Member Fowler, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Daniel Hoskins, Appointee The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.
8. APPOINTMENT OF DR. PATRICIA BAUTISTA-CERVERA TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH (TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 2025).
Appointment
Action: recommended for approval

A motion was made by Committee Member Benson, seconded by Committee Member Holton Stewart, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Dr. Patricia Bautista-Cervera The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.
9. REAPPOINTMENT OF KARYN HASCAL TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH (TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 2025)
Appointment
Action: recommended for approval Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Benson, 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 - Karyn Hascal, Appointee The motion carried by a voice vote and the Reappointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.
10. REAPPOINTMENT OF DR. ANTHONY ZIPPLE TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH (TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 2025).
Appointment
Action: recommended for approval Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Reed, seconded by Committee Member Fox, that this Reappointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Dr. Anthony Zipple, Appointee The motion carried by a voice vote and the Reappointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.
11. REAPPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM BRANDT FORD TO THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2025).
Appointment
Action: recommended for approval Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Fowler, 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 - Wiiliam Brandt Ford, Appointee - Committee Member McCraney The motion carried by a voice vote and the Reappointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.
12. REAPPOINTMENT OF YANI VOZOS TO THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2025).
Appointment
Action: recommended for approval Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Reed, seconded by Committee Member Benson, that this Reappointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office The motion carried by a voice vote and the Reappointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.
13. 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: tabled

This item remained tabled in Committee.
Adjournment

Without objection, Chair Ackerson adjourned the meeting at 5:33 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 August 11, 2022.
Support Staff

Kathryn Meador, Jefferson County Attorney's Office
Clerk(s)

Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk Marissa Brown, Assistant Clerk
ID 22-1061 Captioning Transcript of Government Oversight and Audit Committee Meeting - August 2, 2022
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