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Committee on Health, Education, and Housing

Wednesday, November 11, 2015 · 2:30 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Health, Education, and Housing Committee met to discuss an asthma study in West Louisville and a grant for juvenile justice prevention. A resolution to accept a $271,534 grant from the Department of Justice was recommended for approval, which could help improve neighborhood safety and public health initiatives.

Key Decisions

  • DOJ Grant for Neighborhood Safety Passed
  • Asthma Study Presentation Discussed
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Woolridge called the meeting to order at 2:35 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

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

  3. Special Discussion
  4. 1. ASTHMA STUDY IN WEST LOUISVILLE Dr. Barbara J. Polivka, PhD, RN Principal Investigator, Professor and Shirley B. Powers Endowed Chair University of Louisville, School of Nursing Russ Barnet Co-Investigator Director, Kentucky Institute for the Environment and Sustainable Development Susan Rames, RN Research Coordinator Bryan Beatty, RRT, CPFT University of Louisville Pulmonary Clinical Program Manager
    Discussion Item

    Dr. Polivka and Mr. Russ Barnet provided a Power Point Presentation and fielded questions from the Committee.

  5. Pending Legislation
  6. 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A GRANT OF $271,534 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE’S OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS’ OFFICE OF SAFE AND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS. (Action Required By: May 2016)
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Welch, seconded by Council Member Shanklin, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Yvette Gentry, Mayor's Office, spoke to this item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  7. Adjournment

    Without objection Chairwoman Woolridge adjourned the meeting at 3:17 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 November 19, 2015.

  8. 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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  10. Clerk

    H. Stephen Ott, CKMC

  11. Supporting Staff

    Deborah Bilitski, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  12. Non-Committee Members

    Council Member David James (D-6) arrived @ 3:03 p.m.