Government Oversight and Audit Committee
TL;DR
The Government Oversight and Audit Committee held a meeting to review multiple appointments and reappointments to various city boards and commissions. Most appointments were recommended for approval, with two being held for further consideration. The meeting was conducted virtually, with only one member physically present in the chambers.
Key Decisions
- Appointment to Commission for Persons with Disabilities Recommended for Approval
- Reappointment to Extension Board Recommended for Approval
- Reappointments to Human Relations Advocacy Board Recommended for Approval
- Appointments to Landmarks and Preservation Districts Commission Mostly Recommended for Approval (One Held)
- Reappointment to COPA Board Held
Agenda
- Call to Order
Chair Ackerson called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
- Roll Call
Chair Ackerson introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established. *NOTE: All committee members present attended virtually except for Vice Chair Piagentini, who attended in Chambers.
- Pending Legislation
[See the "Captioning Transcript of Government Oversight and Audit Committee Meeting - November 15, 2022.pdf" attached hereto for additional information regarding the discussion of each item.]
- 1. APPOINTMENT OF DAVID ALLGOOD TO THE COMMISSION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 12, 2023).AppointmentAction: recommended for approval Passed
A motion was made by Committee Member Purvis, 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 - David Allgood, Appointee - Committee Member Reed The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.
- 2. REAPPOINTMENT OF MATTHEW MICHAUD TO THE EXTENSION BOARD (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2025).AppointmentAction: recommended for approval Passed
A motion was made by Committee Member Purvis, seconded by Committee Member Reed, that this Reappointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jacson, Mayor's Office The motion carried by a voice vote and the Reappointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.
- 3. REAPPOINTMENT OF ALEXANDRA MARTINDALE TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS ADVOCACY BOARD (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025).AppointmentAction: recommended for approval Passed
A motion was made by Committee Member Purvis, 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 The motion carried by a voice vote and the Reappointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.
- 4. REAPPOINTMENT OF DR. KARAN SHAH TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS ADVOCACY BOARD (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025).AppointmentAction: recommended for approval Passed
A motion was made by Committee Member Purvis, seconded by Committee Winkler, that this Reappointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Dr. Karan Shah The motion carried by a voice vote and the Reappointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.
- 5. APPOINTMENT OF KATE MEADOR TO THE LANDMARKS AND PRESERVATION DISTRICTS COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER 30, 2025).AppointmentAction: recommended for approval Passed
A motion was made by Committee Member Purvis, 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 - Kate Meador - Vice Chair Piagentini The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.
- 6. REAPPOINTMENT OF LORI STAHLGREN TO THE LANDMARKS AND PRESERVATION DISTRICTS COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER 30, 2025).AppointmentAction: recommended for approval Passed
A motion was made by Committee Member Purvis, 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.
- 7. REAPPOINTMENT OF CHRIS FULLER TO THE LANDMARKS AND PRESERVATION DISTRICTS COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER 30, 2025).AppointmentAction: recommended for approval Passed
A motion was made by Committee Member Winkler, seconded by Committee Member Purvis, 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.
- 8. REAPPOINTMENT OF STEFANIE BUZAN TO THE LANDMARKS AND PRESERVATION DISTRICTS COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER 30, 2025).AppointmentAction: recommended for approval Passed
A motion was made by Committee Member Winkler, seconded by Committee Member Purvis, that this Reappointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Stefanie Buzan, Appointee The motion carried by a voice vote and the Reappointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.
- 9. REAPPOINTMENT OF ASHLYN ACKERMAN TO THE LANDMARKS AND PRESERVATION DISTRICTS COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER 30, 2025).AppointmentAction: held
This Reappointment was held in committee.
- 10. REAPPOINTMENT OF DAVID OMIDY TO THE LANDMARKS AND PRESERVATION DISTRICTS COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER 30, 2025).AppointmentAction: recommended for approval Passed
A motion was made by Committee Member Purvis, 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.
- 11. REAPPOINTMENT OF MORGAN WARD TO THE LANDMARKS AND PRESERVATION DISTRICTS COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER 30, 2025).AppointmentAction: recommended for approval Passed
A motion was made by Committee Member Winkler, seconded by Committee Member Purvis, that this Reappointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Morgan Ward, Appointee - Vice Chair Piagentini - Committee Member Fowler The motion carried by a voice vote and the Reappointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.
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- 12. REAPPOINTMENT OF ANDREW COZZENS TO THE COMMISSION ON PUBLIC ART (COPA) BOARD (TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 24, 2026).AppointmentAction: held
This Reappointment remained held in committee.
- 13. REAPPOINTMENT OF CARLA DEARING TO THE TARC BOARD (TERM EXPIRES AUGUST 31, 2025).AppointmentAction: held
This Reappointment will remain tabled until 2023.
- Adjournment
Without objection, Chair Ackerson adjourned the meeting at 5:36 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 December 1, 2022.
- Support Staff
Kathryn Meador, Jefferson County Attorney's Office
- ID 22-1642 Captioning Transcript of Government Oversight and Audit Committee Meeting - November 15, 2022.Discussion Item
- Clerk(s)
Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Clerk