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Public Works, Facilities, Transportation and Accessibility Committee

Tuesday, August 14, 2018 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Public Works Committee met to discuss city infrastructure issues, focusing on street furniture and transportation challenges like Bird scooters. They approved a state grant for road improvements and heard updates on public works projects.

Key Decisions

  • Grant Funding for Road Overlay Project Passed
  • Discussion of Bird Scooters and Street Furniture Regulations Ongoing Discussion
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Agenda

  1. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4)

  2. Support Staff

    Dee Baltimore, Sarah Martin and Sean Dennis, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  3. Clerk(s)

    Jess Helton, CKMC

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  5. Call to Order

    Chair Person Mulvihill called the meeting to order at 3:04 PM.

  6. Roll Call

    Chair Person Mulvihill introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established.

  7. Special Discussion
  8. 1. RIGHT OF WAY: FURNITURE, DEBRIS AND BIRD SCOOTERS - AL ANDREWS, PUBLIC WORKS AND JEFF O’BRIEN, DEVELOP LOUISVILLE
    Discussion Item

    Mr. Andrews and Mr. O'Brien spoke and answered questions regarding Bird Scooters. Jeff Brown, Public Works, spoke regarding street furniture. Chairman Mulvihill asked that Keith Hackett, Solid Waste Management Services, come back to the next meeting to discuss construction debris. Council Member Sexton Smith noted for the record that Keith Hackett of Solid Waste Management Services was in the audience and commented on the great job the Department does.

  9. Pending Legislation
  10. 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $88,080 OF GRANT FUNDING FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT CABINET FOR THE APPLICATION OF A RUBBER-MODIFIED ASPHALT OVERLAY PROJECT ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & ASSETS.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Butler, seconded by Committee Member Benson, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Jeff Brown, Public Works, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  11. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Mulvihill adjourned the meeting at 3:59 PM. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on August 23, 2018.

  12. 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.