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Public Works, Parks, Sustainability and Transportation Committee

Tuesday, March 28, 2017 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Public Works, Parks, Sustainability and Transportation Committee met to discuss several property-related resolutions, primarily focusing on the Buechel Bank Road widening project. The committee approved multiple condemnation actions to acquire properties needed for road improvements, and continued to hold or table some ordinances related to tree protection and waste management.

Key Decisions

  • Floyds Fork Park Fund Reallocation Passed
  • Buechel Bank Road Widening Condemnation Actions Passed
  • Public Tree Protection Ordinance Held
  • Waste Management Code Amendment Tabled
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Fowler called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

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

  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 94, SERIES 2007 APPROPRIATING THE DISTRICT 20 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND BALANCE OF $66,707.59 FROM THE DISTRICT 20 FLOYDS FORK PARK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO THE DISTRICT 20 CHARLIE VETTINER PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO BE ADMINISTERED BY LOUISVILLE METRO PARKS AND RECREATION.
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Stuckel, seconded by Committee Member Welch, that this Ordinace be recommended for approval. Jason Canuel, Metro Parks and Recreation, spoke to the item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  5. 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ATTORNEY TO BRING A CONDEMNATION ACTION AGAINST THE OWNER OF CERTAIN PROPERTY, BEING TRACTS A AND B OF PARCEL NO. THIRTY-EIGHT (38), IN JEFFERSON COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH BUECHEL BANK ROAD WIDENING
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Stuckel, seconded by Committee Member Welch, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Mike Penick, Public Works and Assets, spoke to the item and gave a presentation. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  6. 3. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ATTORNEY TO BRING A CONDEMNATION ACTION AGAINST THE OWNER OF CERTAIN PROPERTY, BEING TRACTS A, B, AND C OF PARCEL NO. THIRTY-ONE (31), IN JEFFERSON COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH BUECHEL BANK ROAD WIDENING
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Coan, seconded by Committee Member Welch, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Mike Penick, Public Works and Assets, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  7. 4. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ATTORNEY TO BRING A CONDEMNATION ACTION AGAINST THE OWNER OF CERTAIN PROPERTY, BEING TRACTS A AND B OF PARCEL NO. ONE (1), IN JEFFERSON COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH BUECHEL BANK ROAD WIDENING
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Stuckel, seconded by Committee Member Engel, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Mike Penick, Public Works and Assets, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  8. 5. AN ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW SUBCHAPTER OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC TREES, TREE CANOPY AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE (AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTION) (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: held

    This item remained held.

  9. 6. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 51.105, 51.201(B), AND 51.507(A) OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING WASTE MANAGEMENT.
    Ordinance
    Action: tabled

    This item remained tabled.

  10. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Fowler adjourned the meeting at 3:40 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 April 13, 2017.

  11. 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.
  12. ID 17-0477 Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District
    Discussion Item

    Lilias Pettit-Scott and David Kaelin, Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District, spoke to the item and gave a presentation. (Attachment)

  13. Chair Person Fowler announced the meeting was adjourned, however there was still a discussion topic to be heard so the meeting continued.
  14. Page Break
  15. Clerk

    Mary Whitlock, CKMC

  16. Support Staff

    Lonita Baker, Jefferson County Attorney's Office