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Government Oversight, Audit and Ethics Committee

Tuesday, December 4, 2018 · 5:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Louisville Metro Government Oversight, Audit and Ethics Committee met to discuss several key ordinances, including protections for homeless citizens during cold weather and transparency in government spending. The committee passed amendments and recommendations for multiple items that will now move to the full Metro Council for consideration.

Key Decisions

  • Homeless Protection Resolution Passed with Amendments
  • Government Spending Transparency Ordinance Recommended for Approval
  • Metro Employee Tax Information Compliance Recommended for Approval
  • Sick Leave Bank and Leave Donation Policy Recommended for Approval
  • Council Rules Amendment Held/Reassigned
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Ackerson called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Person Ackerson introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established.

  3. Special Discussion
  4. Pending Legislation
  5. 1. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES §131.02, URGING THE MAYOR TOWARD COMPASSION BY REFRAINING FROM DISPLACING HOMELESS CITIZENS IN PERIODS OF FRIGID TEMPERATURES THAT THREATEN THEIR HEALTH AND SAFETY (AS AMENDED).
    Resolution
    Action: tabled Failed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Green, seconded by Committee Member Kramer, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Chair Person Ackerson and Keith Hackett, Public Works and Assets, spoke to the item. A motion was made by Committee Member Hollander, seconded by Vice Chair Reed, that this Resolution be tabled. The motion to table failed by the following vote:

  6. 2. AN ORDINANCE CREATING SUBCHAPTER 30.04 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO COUNCIL FROM THE MAYOR ON ANY EXPENDITURE OVER $10,000 FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT OF GUESTS AT AN EVENT.
    Ordinance
    Action: untabled

    A motion was made by Committee Member Engel, seconded by Committee Member Green, that this Ordinance be untabled. The motion carried without objection.

  7. 3. AN ORDER TO INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION INTO WHETHER COUNCIL MEMBER VITALIS LANSHIMA’S CANDIDACY FOR NATIONAL OFFICE IN NIGERIA HAS IMPACTED HIS ELIGIBILITY AND REPRESENTATION OF DISTRICT 21.
    Motion
    Action: tabled

    This item remained tabled.

  8. 4. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 32 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW REGARDING METRO EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS WITH ACCESS TO FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION.
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Green, seconded by Committee Member Hollander, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Committee Member Hollander and Angela Dunn, Metro Revenue Commission, spoke to the item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  9. 5. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING SICK LEAVE BANK AND DIRECT DONATIONS OF LEAVE POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO COUNCIL.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Engel, seconded by Committee Member Green, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Council President James spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  10. 6. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES OF THE LOUISVILLE/ JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT COUNCIL.
    Resolution
    Action: held

    Chair Person Ackerson stated this item would be reassigned to an ad hoc committee. This item was held in committee.

  11. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Ackerson adjourned the meeting at 7:05 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 13, 2018.

  12. 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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  14. Clerk(s)

    David B. Wagner, CKMC

  15. Support Staff

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

  16. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4) and Council President David James (D-6)

  17. 2. AN ORDINANCE CREATING SUBCHAPTER 30.04 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO COUNCIL FROM THE MAYOR ON ANY EXPENDITURE OVER $10,000 FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT OF GUESTS AT AN EVENT.
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office, spoke to the item. The motion to recommend for approval carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

  18. 2. AN ORDINANCE CREATING SUBCHAPTER 30.04 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO COUNCIL FROM THE MAYOR ON ANY EXPENDITURE OVER $10,000 FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT OF GUESTS AT AN EVENT.
    Ordinance
    Action: amended Failed

    Chair Person Ackerson spoke to the item. A motion was made by Committee Member Hollander, seconded by Committee Member Green, that this Ordinance be amended by (see attached document titled "O-224-18 PROPOSED CAM 120418"): - Inserting "(except those individuals and entities attending the event in relation to a potential economic development project where no previous public disclosure has been made of the individuals' or entities' interest in locating in, relocating within, or expanding within the Commonwealth (names of Metro staff and industry hosts are not excepted and would be disclosed within the report))" after the phrase "who attended the event" in Line 5 of Section I The motion to amend failed by the following vote:

  19. 1. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES §131.02, URGING THE MAYOR TOWARD COMPASSION BY REFRAINING FROM DISPLACING HOMELESS CITIZENS IN PERIODS OF FRIGID TEMPERATURES THAT THREATEN THEIR HEALTH AND SAFETY (AS AMENDED).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    The motion to recommend for approval carried by the following vote and the amended Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

  20. 1. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES §131.02, URGING THE MAYOR TOWARD COMPASSION BY REFRAINING FROM DISPLACING HOMELESS CITIZENS IN PERIODS OF FRIGID TEMPERATURES THAT THREATEN THEIR HEALTH AND SAFETY (AS AMENDED).
    Resolution
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Kramer, seconded by Committee Member Engel, that this Resolution be amended by: - Striking through "of Emergency, as used in LMCO §131.01 and 131.02" in Section I and replacing it with, "where there is a significant health risk, safety risk, or some other emergency as identified by the Administration" - Inserting "involuntarily" before "physically" in Line 4 of Section I The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.