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Committee on Sustainability

Thursday, April 16, 2015 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Sustainability Committee met briefly to discuss tree planting regulations along state highways and reviewed a resolution for festival funding. The committee recommended approving a $5,000 sponsorship from energy companies for the Riverview Festival, which will be administered by Metro Parks.

Key Decisions

  • LG&E and KU Energy Festival Sponsorship Passed
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Fowler called the meeting to order at 3:06 p.m. and introduced the members and non-members that were present. A quorum was established.

  2. Roll Call
  3. Special Discussion
  4. 1. Matt Bullock, KYTC District 5 - Tree Planting Regulations along State Highways
    Discussion Item
  5. Pending Legislation
  6. 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $5,000 OF FUNDING FROM LG&E AND KU ENERGY LLC FOR THE SPONSORSHIP OF THE RIVERVIEW FESTIVAL TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE METRO PARKS DEPARTMENT. (Action Required By: September 2015)
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Peden, seconded by Council Member Owen, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote and the resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  7. Adjournment

    Without objection the meeting adjourned at 3:38 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 April 23, 2015.

  8. Clerk

    Rebecca Simmons, Assistant Clerk

  9. Also Present

    Sarah Martin, Assistant County Attorney Marty Storch, Metro Parks