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Community Affairs and Housing Committee

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 · 1:30 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Community Affairs and Housing Committee held a meeting to honor local community members by naming streets after them, including Alberta Jones, Rev. James Miller, and Frank Weaver. Three resolutions were recommended for approval to recognize these individuals' contributions to the community by dedicating street corners or sections in their names.

Key Decisions

  • Rename street corner for Alberta Jones Passed (Amended)
  • Dedicate Golden Rule Way to Dr. James E. Miller Passed
  • Create Frank Weaver Way Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Shanklin called the meeting to order at 1:34 PM.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Person Shanklin introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established.

  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. A RESOLUTION HONORING REV. JAMES ELIJAH MILLER BY DEDICATING GOLDEN RULE WAY BETWEEN 4TH STREET AND 5TH STREET TO BE NAMED “DR. JAMES E. MILLER WAY” IN HIS HONOR.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Woolridge, seconded by Vice Chair Benson, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Christa Robinson, District 4 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to Old Business, so the Sponsor may read it into the record.

  5. 2. A RESOLUTION HONORING ALBERTA ODELL JONES BY DEDICATING THE CORNER OF SOUTH DR. W. J. HODGE STREET AND WEST BROADWAY TO BE NAMED “ALBERTA JONES, ESQ. [WAY] BOULEVARD” IN HER HONOR (AS AMENDED).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    The motion to recommend for approval carried by a voice vote and the amended Resolution was sent to Old Business.

  6. 3. A RESOLUTION HONORING FRANK W. WEAVER BY DEDICATING THE CORNER OF SAINT FRANCIS LANE AND BROADMOOR BOULEVARD TO BE NAMED “FRANK WEAVER WAY” IN HIS HONOR.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Woolridge, seconded by Vice Chair Benson, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Chair Person Shanklin spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to Old Business, so the Sponsor may read it into the record.

  7. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Shanklin adjourned the meeting at 1:44 PM. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on September 27, 2018.

  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. 2. A RESOLUTION HONORING ALBERTA ODELL JONES BY DEDICATING THE CORNER OF SOUTH DR. W. J. HODGE STREET AND WEST BROADWAY TO BE NAMED “ALBERTA JONES, ESQ. [WAY] BOULEVARD” IN HER HONOR (AS AMENDED).
    Resolution
    Action: amended

    A motion was made by Committee Member Woolridge, seconded by Committee Member Welch, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Christa Robinson, District 4 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. A motion was made by Committee Member Woolridge, seconded by Vice Chair Benson, that this Resolution be amended by changing the honorary street name from Alberta Jones Way to Alberta Jones Boulevard. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.

  11. Support Staff

    Sean Dennis, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  12. Clerk(s)

    Lisa Franklin Gray, Assistant Clerk