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Public Works, Parks, Sustainability and Transportation Committee

Tuesday, July 18, 2017 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Public Works, Parks, Sustainability and Transportation Committee approved two grant funding resolutions: one for a STEM exploration club and another for a bike/pedestrian safety campaign. The committee also discussed an ordinance about protecting public trees, which was ultimately tabled for further review.

Key Decisions

  • Metro Parks STEM Exploration Club Grant Passed
  • Transportation Safety Grant for Bike/Pedestrian Education Passed
  • Public Trees Protection Ordinance Tabled
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

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

  2. Roll Call

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

  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A TOTAL $75,000 OF GRANT FUNDING OVER A THREE YEAR PERIOD FROM THE CLARIANT, INCORCORPATED FOR A SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH EXPLORATION CLUB PARTNERSHIP TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE METRO PARKS DEPARTMENT.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Benson, seconded by Committee Member Welch, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Ben Johnson, Metro Parks and Recreation, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  5. 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $120,000 FROM THE KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR THE FY2018 BIKE/PEDESTRIAN/MOTORIST EDUCATION AND SAFETY CAMPAIGN GRANT TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & ASSETS.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

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

  6. 3. 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: untabled Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Welch, seconded by Committee Member Benson, that this Ordinance be untabled. The following spoke to the item: Council Member Hollander Erin Thompson, Division of Community Forestry Jeffrey Brown, Public Works and Assets Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office A motion was made by Committee Member Stuckel, seconded by Committee Member Welch, that this Ordinance be tabled. Without objection, the ordinance was Tabled.

  7. 4. 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 remained held in Committee.

  8. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Fowler adjourned the meeting at 4:02 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 July 27, 2017.

  9. 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.
  10. Non-Committee Members

    Council Member Jessica Green (D-1), and Council Member Bill Hollander (D-9)

  11. Page Break
  12. Clerk

    Mary Whitlock, CKMC

  13. Support Staff

    Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office