Public Works, Parks, Sustainability and Transportation Committee

Agenda

1. Call to Order

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

2. Roll Call

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

3. Special Discussion
4. 1. Metro Parks Upcoming Budget Priorities - Seve Ghose, Director
   Discussion Item

   This item was not discussed.

5. Pending Legislation
6. 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A $30,000 GRANT FROM THE KENTUCKY ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT CABINET, KENTUCKY HERITAGE LAND CONSERVATION FUND BOARD FOR THE GLADECRESS EASEMENT CONSERVATION PROJECT TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE METRO PARKS DEPARTMENT.
   Resolution
   Action: recommended for approval Passed

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

7. 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

   This item remained Tabled. The Chair stated it will be heard at a special meeting on November 28, 2017.

8. Adjournment

   Without objection, Chair Person Fowler adjourned the meeting at 3:10 PM. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on November 9, 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.
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11. Clerk

    Jess Helton, CKMC

12. Support Staff

    Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office