Government Oversight and Audit Committee

Tuesday, December 6, 2022 · 5:00 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Government Oversight and Audit Committee met to approve several key appointments to various city boards and commissions, including positions related to housing, downtown development, and public art. Most notably, the committee recommended an audit of the Louisville Metro Police Department's records retention and approved multiple appointees to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board.

Key Decisions

Police Department Records Audit Resolution Passed
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board Appointments Passed
Bardstown Road Overlay District Board Appointment Passed
Downtown Development Review Overlay District Appointment Passed
Merger Review Study Funding Held

Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

Call to Order

Chair Ackerson called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
Roll Call

Chair Ackerson introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. *NOTE: All committee members present attended virtually except for Chair Ackerson, Vice Chair Piagentini, and Council President James who attended in Chambers.
Pending Legislation

[See the "Captioning Transcript of Government Oversight and Audit Committee Meeting - December 6, 2022.pdf" attached hereto for additional information regarding the discussion of each item.]
1. APPOINTMENT OF BRIAN DAVIS TO THE BARDSTOWN ROAD OVERLAY DISTRICT BOARD.
Appointment
Action: recommended for approval Passed

A motion was made by Vice Chair Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member Reed, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Brian Davis, Appointee The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.
2. APPOINTMENT OF LATOSHA PERRY TO THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION 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 Appointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - LaTosha Perry, Appointee The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.
3. APPOINTMENT OF REBECCA FLEISCHAKER TO THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT (TERM EXPIRES JANUARY 31, 2026).
Appointment
Action: recommended for approval Passed

A motion was made by Vice Chair Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member Reed, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Rebecca Fleischaker, Appointee - Vice Chair Piagentini The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.
4. APPOINTMENT OF DAVID HOBBS TO THE LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 15, 2025).
Appointment
Action: recommended for approval Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Fox, 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 - David Hobbs, Appointee The motion carried by a voice vote and the Reappointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.
5. APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM FISCHER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 1, 2024).
Appointment
Action: recommended for approval Passed

A motion was made by Vice Chair Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member Reed, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - William Fischer, Appointee - Vice Chair Piagentini The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.
6. APPOINTMENT OF YOLANDA CARTER TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2025).
Appointment
Action: recommended for approval Passed

A motion was made by Vice Chair Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member Reed, that this Appointment 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 Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.
7. REAPPOINTMENT OF JD CAREY TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 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. 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 KATHARINE DOBBINS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 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. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Althea Jackson, Mayor's Office - Vice Chair Piagentini The motion carried by a voice vote and the Reappointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.
9. REAPPOINTMENT OF KIMBERLY SICKLES TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 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. 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.
10. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF INTERNAL AUDIT OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT’S COMPLIANCE WITH RECORDS RETENTION REQUIREMENTS.
Resolution
Action: recommended for approval Passed

A motion was made by Vice Chair Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member Reed, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Ackerson - Council President James - Nancy Cavalcante, 490 Project The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.
11. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR A MERGER REVIEW STUDY TO BE CONDUCTED ON BEHALF OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW COMMISSION CREATED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 201 OF THE 2022 KENTUCKY ACTS - UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE - ($100,000.00).
Resolution
Action: held

This item was held in committee.
12. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) SECTIONS 36.82 AND 36.83 REGARDING THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL.
Ordinance
Action: held

This item was held in committee.
13. REAPPOINTMENT OF ASHLYN ACKERMAN TO THE LANDMARKS AND PRESERVATION DISTRICTS COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER 30, 2025).
Appointment
Action: held

This item remained held in committee.
14. REAPPOINTMENT OF ANDREW COZZENS TO THE COMMISSION ON PUBLIC ART (COPA) BOARD (TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 24, 2026).
Appointment
Action: held

This item remained held in committee.
15. REAPPOINTMENT OF CARLA DEARING TO THE TARC BOARD (TERM EXPIRES AUGUST 31, 2025).
Appointment
Action: held

This item remained held in committee.
Adjournment

Without objection, Vice Chair Piagentini adjourned the meeting at 5:42 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 15, 2022.
ID 22-1783 Captioning Transcript of Government Oversight and Audit Committee Meeting - December 6, 2022.
Discussion Item
Non-Committee Member(s)

Council President David James (D-6)
Clerk(s)

Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Clerk
Support Staff

Paul Rutherford, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

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