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Public Works, Parks, Sustainability and Transportation Committee

Tuesday, November 14, 2017 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Public Works, Parks, Sustainability and Transportation Committee held a brief meeting focusing on conservation and environmental projects. The committee recommended approval of two resolutions: one related to a scenic conservation easement and another accepting a grant for bird habitat remediation.

Key Decisions

  • Scenic Conservation Easement on Grinstead Drive Passed, recommended for approval
  • $2,000 Grant for Bird Habitat Remediation Passed, recommended for approval
  • Public Trees and Environmental Infrastructure Ordinance Tabled
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Vice Chair Ackerson called the meeting to order at 3:03 PM.

  2. Roll Call

    Vice Chair Ackerson introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established.

  3. Special Discussion
  4. 1. ASRC MODIFICATION REQUEST - KEITH TALLEY, AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT
    Discussion Item

    Mr. Talley spoke and answered questions about the American Syntheic Rubber Company modification request. Paul Aud, Air Pollution Control District, also spoke.

  5. Pending Legislation
  6. 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR ON BEHALF OF METRO GOVERNMENT TO ACCEPT AN AMENDED AND RESTATED DEED OF SCENIC CONSERVATION EASEMENT ON A 5.58 ACRE EASEMENT PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON PROPERTY NOW OWNED BY WILLIAM CRAWFORD LOCATED ON GRINSTEAD DRIVE IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Benson, seconded by Committee Member Stuckel, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. John Carroll, Jefferson County Attorney's Office, and Council Member Hollander spoke to the item. Committee Member Coan noted a technical correction was necessary in the fifth line of the first WHEREAS to change "Tayla" to "Layla". The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  7. 3. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A $2,000 GRANT FROM THE BECKHAM BIRD CLUB TO FUND A BIRD HABITAT REMEDIATION PROJECT 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 Engel, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Rebecca Minnick, Jefferson Memorial Forest, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  8. 4. 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.

  9. Adjournment

    Without objection, Vice Chair Ackerson adjourned the meeting at 3:27 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 30, 2017.

  10. 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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  12. Clerk(s)

    Jess Helton, CKMC

  13. Support Staff

    John Carroll and Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  14. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Bill Hollander (D-9)