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Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 · 1:30 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Community Affairs Committee held a virtual meeting focused on housing updates from New Directions Housing Corporation and honoring two local leaders. Two resolutions were recommended for approval, dedicating street names and recognizing contributions to local heritage.

Key Decisions

  • Dedicate corner of East Witherspoon and North Floyd Street as 'George E. Fischer Way' Passed
  • Honor Governor Paul E. Patton for contribution to Kentucky Center for African American Heritage Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Shanklin called the meeting to order at 1:47 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Shanklin introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established. Note: All committee members present attended virtually, except for Committee Member Bowens and Council Member Arthur, who attended in Chambers.

  3. Special Discussion

    [See the "Captioning Transcript of Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee Meeting - December 7, 2022.pdf" attached hereto for additional information regarding the discussion of each item.]

  4. 1. New Directions Updates - David Snyder, New Directions
    Discussion Item

    Lori Flanery, New Directions Housing Corporation, gave a presentation. (see presentation attached and video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrjkUUOMz74). The following spoke to this item: - Chair Shanklin - Lori Flanery - Bridgette Johnson, New Directions Housing Corporation - Kitty McKune, New Directions Housing Corporation - Adam Hall, Fifth Third Bank - Council Member Arthur - Committee Member Parker - Committee Member Dorsey - Attica Scott, Kentucky State Representative

  5. Pending Legislation
  6. 2. A RESOLUTION HONORING GEORGE E. FISCHER BY DEDICATING THE CORNER OF EAST WITHERSPOON STREET AND NORTH FLOYD STREET AS “GEORGE E. FISCHER WAY” IN HIS HONOR.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Bowens, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Shanklin - Wanda Mitchell Smith, Mayor's Office - Geoff Wohl, District 10 Office The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  7. 3. A RESOLUTION HONORING GOVERNOR PAUL E. PATTON FOR HIS CONTRIBUTION TO THE KENTUCKY CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Bowens, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Shanklin - Skipper Martin, McCarthy Strategic Solutions The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  8. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Shanklin adjourned the meeting at 3:15 p.m.

  9. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on December 15, 2022.
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  11. ID 22-1784 Captioning Transcript of Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee Meeting - December 7, 2022.
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  13. Clerk(s)

    Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk Marissa Brown, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Clerk

  14. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Jecorey Arthur (D-4)