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Parks and Sustainability Committee

Thursday, February 23, 2023 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Parks and Sustainability Committee met to hear an update from Louisville Water Company representatives about local water services. A resolution opposing a natural gas pipeline through Bernheim Arboretum was held in committee without immediate action, effectively delaying the decision.

Key Decisions

  • Louisville Water Company Update Informational Discussion
  • Bernheim Arboretum Pipeline Resolution Tabled
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Arthur called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Arthur introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established.

  3. Special Discussion
  4. 1. Louisville Water Update - Vince Guenthne, Kelley Dearing and Chris Bobay, Louisville Water Company
    Discussion Item

    Vince Guenthner, Kelly Dearing and Chris Bobay, Louisville Water Company, gave a presentation (see attached). The following spoke to this item: - Chair Arthur - Committee Member Hudson - Committee Member Baker - Vice Chair Parker

  5. Pending Legislation
  6. 2. A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE SEIZURE OF CONSERVATION LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING A NATURAL GAS PIPELINE THROUGH BERNHEIM ARBORETUM AND RESEARCH FOREST.
    Resolution
    Action: held

    This item was held in committee.

  7. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Arthur adjourned the meeting 3:50 p.m.

  8. Untitled item
  9. Clerk(s)

    Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk Marissa Brown, Assistant Clerk

  10. ID 23-0229 [See the "Unedited Captioning Transcript of Parks and Sustainability Meeting - February 23, 2023.pdf" attached hereto for additional information regarding discussion of each item.]
    Discussion Item
  11. Support Staff

    Jason Fowler, Jefferson County Attorney's Office