Labor, Economic Development and Contracts Committee

Tuesday, February 27, 2018 · 4:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Labor, Economic Development and Contracts Committee held a quick meeting approving several key resolutions, including a collective bargaining agreement for city workers and local business incentives. The brief 8-minute meeting recommended three resolutions to move forward to the full Metro Council meeting in March.

Key Decisions

  • Collective Bargaining Agreement for City Workers Passed
  • Local Business Incentives for Rabbit Hole Spirits LLC Passed
  • Funding Approval for Professional Service Contract with Iowa State University Passed
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Agenda

  1. Support Staff

    Nick Lococo, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  2. Clerk(s)

    Jess Helton, CKMC and Lisa Franklin Gray, Assistant Clerk

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  4. Call to Order

    Chair Person Butler called the meeting to order at 4:02 PM.

  5. Roll Call

    Chair Person Butler introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established.

  6. Pending Legislation
  7. 1. A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (FEBRUARY 13, 2018 TO JUNE 30, 2023) RELATING TO WAGES, BENEFITS, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AND TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 783, AFFILIATE OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS, CONCERNING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & ASSETS, THE DEPARTMENT OF CODES & REGULATIONS, METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT, FACILITIES & FLEET MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, AND PARKING AUTHORITY OF RIVER CITY DEPARTMENT.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Benson, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Aaron Jackson, Office of Management and Budget, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  8. 2. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF LOCAL INCENTIVES TO RABBIT HOLE SPIRITS, LLC. AND ANY SUBSEQUENT ASSIGNEES OR APPROVED AFFILIATES THEREOF PURSUANT TO KRS CHAPTER 154, SUBCHAPTER 32.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Benson, seconded by Committee Member Kramer, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Rebecca Fleischaker, Economic Development, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  9. 3. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO COMPLETE FUNDING FOR THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT - IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY - ($105,500.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Benson, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Sean Woods, The Louisville Zoo, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  10. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Butler adjourned the meeting at 4:10 PM. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on March 8, 2018.

  11. 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.