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Public Works, Parks, Sustainability and Transportation Committee

Tuesday, August 1, 2017 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Public Works, Parks, Sustainability and Transportation Committee approved two transportation funding resolutions that will bring in nearly $79,000 from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for local infrastructure projects. The committee also passed two ordinances related to animal regulations and discussed tree protection, though some items were held for further review.

Key Decisions

  • Dixie Do-Over Project Supplemental Funding Passed
  • Portland Elementary Safe Routes to School Project Funding Passed
  • Vehicle Immunity for Removing Animals Passed (to Old Business)
  • Animal Penalty Code Amendment Passed
  • Tree Protection and Environmental Infrastructure Ordinance Held
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Fowler called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Person Fowler introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. Committee Member Welch arrived at 3:09 p.m.

  3. Clerk

    H. Stephen Ott, CKMC

  4. Pending Legislation
  5. 1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $47,940 OF SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR THE ADDITIONAL DESIGN PHASE OF THE DIXIE DO-OVER PROJECT TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & ASSETS.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Stuckel, seconded by Committee Member Coan, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Dirk Gowin, Metro 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. 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $31,000 OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR CONTINUATION OF THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE FOR THE PORTLAND ELEMENTARY SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & ASSETS.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Stuckel, seconded by Committee Member Coan, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Dirk Gowin, Metro Public Works and Assets, spoke to the item. Mr. Gowin asked for a technical correction in the amount of the Resolution. It should be, "ACCEPT $31,000 OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING", rather than $221,000. The $221,000 is the new total amount of the project. The Clerk made the technical correction in the document. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  7. 3. A RESOLUTION RELATING TO IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR DAMAGING A VEHICLE TO REMOVE AN ANIMAL.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Engel, seconded by Committee Member Benson, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Committee Member Coan spoke to the item. Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office, also spoke and answered questions. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to Old Business due to a non-unanimous vote.

  8. 4. AN ORDINACE AMENDING THE PENALTY SECTION OF CHAPTER 91 OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO ANIMALS (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Engel, seconded by Committee Member Benson, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Committee Member Coan spoke to the item. Sarah Martin and Patrick Hoerter, Jefferson County Attorney's Office, also spoke and answered questions. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  9. 5. 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.

  10. 6. 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.

  11. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Fowler adjourned the meeting at 3:41 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 August 10, 2017.

  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.
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  14. Support Staff

    Sarah Martin and Patrick Hoerter, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  15. Non-Committee Members

    Council Member Rick Blackwell (D-12)