Public Works, Parks, Sustainability and Transportation Committee
TL;DR
The Public Works, Parks, Sustainability and Transportation Committee held a brief meeting to discuss the proposed Tree Ordinance (O-428-16), which aims to protect public trees and environmental infrastructure. Representatives from Community Forestry and Develop Louisville provided input on the proposed ordinance.
Key Decisions
- Tree Ordinance Discussion Discussed
Agenda
- Call to Order
Chair Person Fowler called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.
- Roll Call
Chair Person Fowler introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. Committee Member Stuckel left at 3:34 p.m., and Vice Chair Ackerson left at 3:37 p.m.
- Special Discussion
- 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING THE "TREE ORDINANCE" (O-428-16) 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)Discussion Item
The following spoke to the item: Erin Thompson, Division of Community Forestry Deboarh Bilitski, Develop Louisville Public Speakers who also distributed handouts (See attachments)
- Adjournment
Without objection, Chair Person Fowler adjourned the meeting at 3:47 p.m.
- 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.
- Page Break
- Clerk
Mary Whitlock, CKMC and David B. Wagner, Assistant Clerk
- Non-Committee Members
Council Member Cheri Bryant Hamilton (D-5), Council Member Marilyn Parker (R-18), and Council Member Julie Denton (R-19)
- Support Staff
Paul Whitty, Jefferson County Attorney's Office