Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingLouisville, KY · May 14, 2020
Minutes
Louisville Metro Government
601 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Action Summary - Final
Thursday, May 14, 2020
5:15 PM
Council Chambers
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 May 14, 2020
Call to Order
Council President James called the meeting to order at 5:17 p.m.
Council President stated that the meeting was being conducted by video
teleconference, pursuant to KRS 61.826 and in accordance with Senate Bill
150. He also spoke about provisions regarding any disruptions in remote
access for Council Members, which would require a temporary suspension of
the meeting, and the time allotted to regain remote access before the meeting
resumes.
Council Members attended the meeting remotely, except for Council President
James, Council Member Kramer, and Council Member Winkler who were
present in Council Chambers.
Support Staff
Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office
Laura Ferguson, Jefferson County Attorney’s Office
Alice Lyon, Jefferson County Attorney's Office
Joan Sheffer, Department of Information Technology
Clerk(s)
Sonya Harward, Clerk
David Wagner, Assistant Clerk
Note: Genevieve First, Executive Assistant, managed the WebEx component of
the virtual meeting.
Roll Call
The Clerk called the roll. A quorum was established.
Present: 26 - 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
(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), Markus Winkler (D-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),
and Brent Ackerson (D-26)
Introduction
ID 20-0581
Hollie Hopkins to Introduce New Jefferson County Assistant Attorney - Alice Lyons
Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office, introduced Alice Lyon, a
new attorney with the Jefferson County Attorney's Office.
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Committee of the Whole Action Summary - Final May 14, 2020
Review of Metro Council Agenda
Council President James reviewed the Metro Council agenda.
There was discussion by the following regarding item 20 (O-200-20):
- Council Member Coan
- Council Member Peden
- Council Member Piagentini
- Council Member Purvis
- Council Member Ackerson
- Council Member Hollander
- David Marchal, Develop Louisville
- Council Member Winkler
ID 20-0588
Metro Council Agenda - May 14, 2020
Attachments: Metro Council Agenda - May 14, 2020.pdf
ID 20-0589
Addresses to Council - May 14, 2020
Attachments: Addresses to Council - May 14, 2020.pdf
Announcements
Council President James wished a happy birthday to Council Member Peden,
Council Member Winkler, and Council Member Mulvihill.
Adjournment
Without objection, Council President James adjourned the meeting at 5:59
p.m.
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Agenda
Louisville Metro Government
601 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Meeting Agenda - Final
Thursday, May 14, 2020
5:15 PM
Council Chambers
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 May 14, 2020
Call to Order
Roll Call
Introduction
ID 20-0581 Hollie Hopkins to Introduce New Jefferson County Assistant Attorney -
Alice Lyons
Review of Metro Council Agenda
ID 20-0588 Metro Council Agenda - May 14, 2020
Attachments: Metro Council Agenda - May 14, 2020.pdf
ID 20-0589 Addresses to Council - May 14, 2020
Attachments: Addresses to Council - May 14, 2020.pdf
Announcements
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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