Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingLouisville, KY · November 21, 2019
Minutes
Louisville Metro Government
601 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Action Summary - Final
Thursday, November 21, 2019
5:15 PM
City Hall, 1st Floor Conference Room
Committee of the Whole
Jessica Green (D-1), Barbara Shanklin (D-2), Keisha Dorsey (D-3),
Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4), Donna L. Purvis (D-5), David James (D-6)*,
Paula McCraney (R-7), Brandon Coan (D-8), Bill Hollander (D-9), Pat Mulvihill (D-10),
Kevin Kramer (R-11), Rick Blackwell (D-12), Mark H. Fox (D-13),
Cindi Fowler (D-14), Kevin Triplett (D-15), Scott Reed (R-16), Markus B. Winkler (R-17),
Marilyn Parker (R-18), Anthony Piagentini (R-19), Stuart Benson (R-20),
Nicole George (D-21), Robin Engel (R-22), James Peden (R-23),
Madonna Flood (D-24), David Yates (D-25), Brent Ackerson (D-26)
* Denotes the Committee Chair(s)
Committee of the Whole Action Summary - Final November 21, 2019
Call to Order
President James called the meeting to order at 5:25 p.m.
Roll Call
A quorum was established
Present: 24 - Jessica Green (D-1), Keisha Dorsey (D-3), Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4), Donna L.
Purvis (D-5), David James (D-6), Paula McCraney (D-7), Brandon Coan (D-8), Bill
Hollander (D-9), Pat Mulvihill (D-10), Kevin Kramer (R-11), Rick Blackwell (D-12),
Mark H. Fox (D-13), Cindi Fowler (D-14), Kevin Triplett (D-15), Scott Reed (R-16),
Marilyn Parker (R-18), Anthony Piagentini (R-19), Stuart Benson (R-20), Nicole
George (D-21), Robin Engel (R-22), James Peden (R-23), Madonna Flood (D-24),
David Yates (D-25), and Brent Ackerson (D-26)
Excused: 2- Barbara Shanklin (D-2), and Markus Winkler (D-17)
Support Staff
Sean Dennis, Jefferson County Attorney's Office
Laura Ferguson, Jefferson County Attorney's Office
John Carroll, Jefferson County Attorney's Office
Clerks
Sonya Harward, Assistant Clerk
David Wagner, Assistant Clerk
Special Discussion
ID 19-1803
Shawn Friebert and James Breeding - Louisville Miracle League
This discussion was about the Miracle League, how it provides places for kids
and adults with disabilities to play sports, and the need for accessible
bathrooms at the field in Fern Creek Park.
ID 19-2014
Volunteers of America Mid-States - Tamara Reif, Associate Vice President of
Program Services; Tiffany Cole Hall, Chief Operating Officer; and Marshall Kellner,
Program Manager of HIV Services
This discussion was about their new program called Friends Inspiring Testing
(FIT).
Legislation Review
ID 19-1990
Addresses to Council - November 21, 2019
Attachments: Addresses to Council updated 11-20-19.pdf
The Clerk noted that there were ten speakers and that one would be speaking
about Landmarks.
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ID 19-2024
Metro Council Agenda for November 21, 2019
Attachments: 11-21-19 Metro Council Meeting Agenda FINAL.pdf
President James reviewed the Metro Council Agenda, spoke about the Special
Legislation item, and asked for a summary from each committee's chair
person regarding the legislation on Old Business.
Announcements
President James spoke about the employee transition events being offered for
the Youth Detention Center employees each Tuesday.
Council Member Fox spoke about the Greater Louisville Inc. event on
December 17, 2019 and asked if anyone was interested in purchasing a table
to attend with him.
Adjournment
Without objection, President James adjourned the meeting at 6:03 p.m.
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Agenda
Louisville Metro Government
601 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Meeting Agenda - Final
Thursday, November 21, 2019
5:15 PM
City Hall, 1st Floor Conference Room
Committee of the Whole
Jessica Green (D-1), Barbara Shanklin (D-2), Keisha Dorsey (D-3),
Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4), Donna L. Purvis (D-5), David James (D-6)*,
Paula McCraney (R-7), Brandon Coan (D-8), Bill Hollander (D-9), Pat Mulvihill (D-10),
Kevin Kramer (R-11), Rick Blackwell (D-12), Mark H. Fox (D-13),
Cindi Fowler (D-14), Kevin Triplett (D-15), Scott Reed (R-16), Markus B. Winkler (R-17),
Marilyn Parker (R-18), Anthony Piagentini (R-19), Stuart Benson (R-20),
Nicole George (D-21), Robin Engel (R-22), James Peden (R-23),
Madonna Flood (D-24), David Yates (D-25), Brent Ackerson (D-26)
* Denotes the Committee Chair(s)
Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda - Final November 21, 2019
Call to Order
Roll Call
Special Discussion
ID 19-1803 Shawn Friebert and James Breeding - Louisville Miracle League
ID 19-2014 Jennifer Hancock, President and CEO of Volunteers of America
Mid-States
Pending Legislation
ID 19-1990 Addresses to Council - November 7, 2019
Attachments: Addresses to Council updated 11-20-19.pdf
ID 19-2024 Metro Council Agenda for November 21, 2019
Attachments: 11-21-19 Metro Council Meeting Agenda FINAL.pdf
Adjournment
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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