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Public Works, Parks, Sustainability and Transportation Committee

Tuesday, June 13, 2017 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Public Works Committee met to discuss two ordinances, with significant focus on a new tree protection and environmental infrastructure ordinance. After hearing from multiple stakeholders including representatives from Community Forestry, Metropolitan Sewer District, and Louisville Gas & Electric, the committee approved amendments to the tree canopy ordinance.

Key Decisions

  • Tree Canopy and Environmental Infrastructure Protection Ordinance Recommended for Approval (with amendments)
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Agenda

  1. Non-Committee Member

    Council Member Bill Hollander (D-9)

  2. Support Staff

    Paul Whitty, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  3. Clerk

    Mary Whitlock, CKMC and David B. Wagner, Assistant Clerk

  4. Page Break
  5. Call to Order

    Chair Person Fowler called the meeting to order at 3:04p.m.

  6. Roll Call

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

  7. Pending Legislation
  8. 1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 157 RELATING TO THE FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS (AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTION).
    Ordinance
    Action: held

    This item was held in committee.

  9. 2. 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: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Stuckel, seconded by Committee Member Coan, that this Ordinance be untabled. The motion carried without objection. A motion was made by Committee Member Welch, seconded by Chair Person Fowler, that this Ordinance be amended by substitution (See attachment labeled O-428-16 Tree Canopy Proposed Amendment). The following spoke to the item: Council Member Hollander Erin Thompson, Division of Community Forestry Jeffrey Brown, Public Works and Assets Wesley Sydnor, Metropolitan Sewer District Brian Bingham, Metropolitan Sewer District Robert Trimble, Louisville Gas & Electric Company The motion to amend carried by a voice vote. A motion was made by Committee Member Welch, seconded by Committee Member Benson that this be Ordinance. The motion to table carried by a voice vote.

  10. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Fowler adjourned the meeting at 4:04 p.m.

  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.