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Government Oversight, Audit and Ethics Committee

Tuesday, June 19, 2018 · 5:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Government Oversight, Audit and Ethics Committee met to discuss Metro Council's new subpoena powers and jail conditions at Metro Corrections. Several committee members left early during the meeting, and a resolution regarding special elections was held without action.

Key Decisions

  • Metro Council Subpoena Powers Discussed
  • Metro Corrections Jail Conditions Discussed with presentation
  • Special Elections Resolution Amendment Held in committee
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Ackerson called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Person Ackerson introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. Committee Member Green left at 5:50 p.m., Committee Member Hollander left at 6:06 p.m., and Committee Member Engel left at 6:29 p.m.

  3. Special Discussion
  4. 1. Metro Council’s New Subpoena Powers Established by the General Assembly - Jefferson County Attorney’s Office
    Discussion Item

    Matt Golden, Jefferson County Attorney's Office, spoke to the item.

  5. 2. A Discussion of the Jail Conditions at Metro Corrections
    Discussion Item

    Mark Bolton, Metro Corrections, spoke to the item and gave a presentation. Tracy Dotson, Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) - Lodge #77, spoke to the item and distributed a handout (see attached).

  6. Pending Legislation
  7. 3. A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN AMENDMENT TO KRS 67C.103 BY THE KENTUCKY GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGARDING SPECIAL ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES FOR METRO COUNCIL SEATS. (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION)
    Resolution
    Action: held

    This item was held in committee.

  8. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Ackerson adjourned the meeting at 6:51 p.m.

  9. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair Person. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.
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  11. Clerk(s)

    David B. Wagner, Assistant Clerk

  12. Support Staff

    Matt Golden, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Sean Dennis, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  13. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4), Council President David James (D-6), and Council Member Marianne Butler (D-15)