Labor, Economic Development and Contracts Committee
TL;DR
The Labor, Economic Development and Contracts Committee approved local incentives for four businesses, including Aldora Aluminum, ADP Benefit Services, White Clay Consulting, and Texas Roadhouse. These incentives are designed to attract and retain businesses in the area, potentially creating local jobs and economic growth.
Key Decisions
- Incentives for Aldora Aluminum & Glass Products Passed
- Incentives for ADP Benefit Services Sent to Old Business
- Incentives for White Clay Consulting Passed
- Incentives for Texas Roadhouse Passed
- Salary History Ordinance Held
Agenda
- Call to Order
Chair Person Butler called the meeting to order at 4:02 PM.
- Roll Call
Chair Person Butler introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established. Vice Chair Yates arrived at 4:12 PM.
- Special Discussion
- Pending Legislation
- 1. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF LOCAL INCENTIVES TO ALDORA ALUMINUM & GLASS PRODUCTS, INC., THE SURVIVING CORPORATION AFTER A MERGER BETWEEN ITSELF AND LOUISVILLE PLATE GLASS COMPANY, INC., AND ANY SUBSEQUENT ASSIGNEES OR APPROVED AFFILIATES THEREOF PURSUANT TO KRS CHAPTER 154, SUBCHAPTER 32.ResolutionAction: recommended for approval Passed
A motion was made by Committee Member Benson, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Resolution be approved. Sierra Enlow, Louisville Forward, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.
- 2. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF LOCAL INCENTIVES TO ADP BENEFIT SERVICES KY, INC., INCLUDING ITS APPROVED AFFILIATE, ADP, LLC, AND ANY SUBSEQUENT ASSIGNEES OR APPROVED AFFILIATES THEREOF PURSUANT TO KRS CHAPTER 154, SUBCHAPTER 32.ResolutionAction: 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. Sierra Enlow, Louisville Forward, spoke to the item. There was a question regarding the company being located in the suburban city of Jefferstown. Ms. Enlow will provide the information to Chair Person Butler prior to the item appearing on the April 12th Council meeting agenda. The motion carried by a voice vote and due to the request for information, Chair Person Butler sent the item to Old Business.
- 3. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF LOCAL INCENTIVES TO WHITE CLAY CONSULTING, INC. AND ANY SUBSEQUENT ASSIGNEES OR APPROVED AFFILIATES THEREOF PURSUANT TO KRS CHAPTER 154, SUBCHAPTER 32.ResolutionAction: recommended for approval Passed
A motion was made by Committee Member Benson, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Resolution be approved. Sierra Enlow, Louisville Forward, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.
- 4. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF LOCAL INCENTIVES TO TEXAS ROADHOUSE, INC. AND ITS APPROVED AFFILIATE, TEXAS ROADHOUSE MANAGEMENT CORP., AND ANY SUBSEQUENT ASSIGNEES OR APPROVED AFFILIATES THEREOF PURSUANT TO KRS CHAPTER 154, SUBCHAPTER 32.ResolutionAction: recommended for approval Passed
A motion was made by Committee Member Benson, seconded by Vice Chair Yates, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Sierra Enlow, Louisville Forward, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.
- 5. AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT FROM REQUESTING SALARY HISTORY FROM JOB APPLICANTS.OrdinanceAction: held
This item was held.
- Adjournment
Without objection, Chair Person Butler adjourned the meeting at 4:16 PM. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on April 12, 2018.
- *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.
- Clerk(s)
H. Stephen Ott, CKMC
- Support Staff
Nick Lococo, Jefferson County Attorney's Office
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