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Committee on Sustainability

Thursday, August 13, 2015 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Sustainability Committee met to discuss local energy and community initiatives, focusing primarily on solar energy development and a donation for an animal shelter. Two resolutions were recommended for approval, highlighting the city's commitment to clean energy and community services.

Key Decisions

  • Solar Energy Support Resolution Passed
  • Animal Shelter Donation Acceptance Passed
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Fowler called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. and introduced the members and non-members that were present. A quorum was established.

  2. Roll Call
  3. Special Discussion
  4. 1. Gina O’Brien, Brightside - Spring Assessments and initiatives.
    Discussion Item

    Lorri Roberts, Develop Louisville, also spoke to this item.

  5. Pending Legislation
  6. 2. A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE FUTURE OF SOLAR ENERGY IN METRO LOUISVILLE. (Action Required By: January 2016)
    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 following people spoke to this item: Maria Koetter, Office of Sustainability Mohammad Nouri, Dixie Highway Improvement Project Bobby Clark, Midwest Clean Energy Enterprise Vanessa Burns, Public Works Tim Darst, Kentucky Interfaith Power & Light Council Member Johnson expressed that he would like to be added as sponsor. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  7. 3. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $5,434.00 FROM OKOLONA FENCE COMPANY, INC. FOR FENCE CONSTRUCTION AT ANIMAL HOUSE ADOPTION CENTER TO BE ADMINISTERED BY METRO ANIMAL SERVICES. (Action Required By: January 2016)
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Peden, seconded by Vice Chair Stuckel, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Stephanie Moore, Louisville Metro Animal Services, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  8. Adjournment

    Without objection the meeting adjourned at 4:02 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 August 27, 2015.

  9. 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.
  10. Clerk

    Rebecca Simmons, Assistant Clerk

  11. Supporting Staff

    Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  12. Non-Committee Members

    Council Member Rick Blackwell (D-12) Council Member Dan Johnson (D-21)