BACK TO SCHOOL 2017

August 29: Jazz in Central Park

Tomorrow: Public Meeting on the Floral Terrace Alley

Taylor-Berry Neighborhood Meeting

The Taylor-Berry Neighborhood Association would like to invite you to its inaugural meeting. It's their first ever meeting, and Taylor-Berry needs community voices to guide its future direction. Representing our concerns together as a community is key, and we want every voice to be heard.

WHEN: Wednesday, August 23rd  at 7:00PM

WHERE: South Louisville Community Center, 2911 Taylor Blvd.

WHO: Residents and friends of Taylor-Berry

WHY: It is long overdue

Central Agenda Items:

• Reaching neighbors without access to internet/social media
• Effectively reporting and documenting crime
• Independent business concerns about thriving in Taylor-Berry
• Access to city services, and the state of our shared public places (parks/schools)
• Open discussion of how membership should be structured

Public Hearing for 1049 Dixie Highway

On Thursday, September 7, 2017, a proposal will be discussed concerning a Change in Zoning from R-7, Multi-Family Residential, to C-2 Commerical, and a detailed District Development Plan with Waivers to allow a Community Centre. You're invited to this public hearing.

Subject Property: 1049 Dixie Hwy

• Case Number: 16ZONE1059
• Case Manager: Laura Mattingly (Laura.Mattingly@louisvilleky.gov)
• Meeting Type: Planning Commission
• Date: Thursday, September 7, 2017
• Time: The meeting will begin at 1:00 PM, and will continue until all cases are heard
• Location: Old Jail Building, 514 W. Liberty Street, Louisville, KY 40202

Officer Nick Rodman Benefit & Silent Auction

Arcadia Apartments Update

This Friday, Louisville Metro's Property Maintenance Nuisance Board set a deadline for Arcadia Apartments to comply with city regulations. By September 29th, its owners must remedy code violations, including fixing boarded windows, repairing broken sidewalks, and removing tree debris. This deadline is part of an ongoing city effort to take Arcadia's owners to task for their neglect. "It's unfair for the residents who live in there and for the citizens who live around it,” says Councilman James.

September 17: Community Conversations at Parkhill

18th Annual Labour Day at the Zoo

International Overdose Awareness Day

Birds & Brews BBQ

Police Reports This Week

First Division

Major Eric Johnson Johnson began his career in 1999 with the Louisville Division of Police (LPD). Prior to merger, he served as a patrol officer and a flex detective in the former Third and Fifth Districts. After merger, Johnson served in the Fourth Division and Metro Narcotics. In August 2005, Johnson was promoted to Sergeant and served in the First Division as a patrol and Division Detective supervisor.  In April 2013, Johnson was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to the late-watch platoon in the Second Division.  In October 2013, Johnson became the Strategic Planning Lieutenant, where he oversaw the department's strategic plan, the Mayor’s LouieStat program, the department’s response to the President's Report on 21st Century Policing and a series of performance improvement initiatives.   After being promoted to the rank of major, Johnson commanded the Administrative Services Division. Major Johnson is a graduate of Southern High School and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Louisville (U of L). He has received certifications in LEAN and Six Sigma. He also earned certification as a Balanced Scorecard Professional in advanced strategic planning.

Click HERE for the Division 1 Shot Spotter Map.

Second Division

Major Ryan Bates Bates began his law enforcement career in August 1997 with the Louisville Division of Police. He served in the former Second, Fourth, and Sixth Districts. He was also a member of the Street Crimes Unit and the Gang Squad. After merger, Bates served as a patrol officer in the First Division. He was promoted to sergeant in August 2005. He served as a sergeant in the Second Division where he supervised the mid-watch platoon, FLEX Unit, and Detectives Unit. In 2012, Bates was promoted to lieutenant and assigned to the late-watch platoon in the Fourth Division. He also served in the Second Division, where he supervised the mid-watch platoon and Division Resource Officers (DROs).   After being promoted to the rank of major, Bates commanded the Fourth Division. Major Bates served on the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team for 14 years. He served on the SWAT Team as an officer, sergeant, and lieutenant. He was appointed as the Assistant Commander in 2012 and Commander in 2015. Bates has also served on two (2) task forces which were created to address violent crime in the community. Major Bates is a graduate of Xavier University and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Business. He is also a graduate of the Southern Police Institute’s (SPI) Administrative Officers Course.

Click HERE for the Division 2 Shot Spotter Map.

Fourth Division

Major Joshua Judah Major Judah has been a police officer for 16 years, joining the former Louisville Division of Police in 2001. He served as a patrol officer all across Louisville, in neighborhoods ranging from Crescent Hill, Clifton, The Highlands, Downtown, Phoenix Hill, Old Louisville, Russell, Shawnee and Portland. He served as a detective in the Crimes Against Children Unit for three years, investigating physical, sexual, and internet crimes against children across Louisville Metro. He was promoted to sergeant in 2009, where he served in the 3rd Division in southwest Louisville. He was promoted to lieutenant in 2011 and served in the Chief’s Office and the 4th Division. Major Judah was most recently the commander of LMPD’s Technical Services Unit, which encompasses all of LMPD’s technical projects. Examples of these projects include body cameras, in-car cameras, investigative software applications, in-car computers, and gunshot detection systems. Major Judah was also responsible for the Real Time Crime Center, which monitors LMPD’s nearly 200 surveillance cameras, as well as the Crime Information Center, which analyzes crime trends and provides strategic intelligence for the LMPD and its law-enforcement partners in the region. Major Judah holds a BA in History from Centre College and is currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Louisville. He was the recipient of LMPD’s Commanding Officer of the Year award in 2015. He is a graduate of the Academy of Police Supervision class 39 at Eastern Kentucky University, the 127th Session of the Southern Police Institute’s Administrative Officer’s Course at the University of Louisville, and the 263rd Session of the FBI National Academy. Major Judah lives in Louisville with his wife Katie and their daughters, Miriam and Leah.

Click HERE for the Division 4 Shot Spotter Map.

Hiring Immediately!

Thieneman Construction, Inc. Hiring Immediately for Laborer and Operator Positions for the Grinstead Basin Project Start Date 8/21/2017 

• 2 - Operators; run CAT 330 Excavators - Starting at $22.00/Hr.
• 2 - Operators; run CAT D6 Dozers - Starting at $22.00/Hr. 2 - Operators; run Off-Road Trucks - Starting at $22.00/Hr.
• 2 - Laborers; General Construction Activities Unskilled General Labor - Starting at $18.00/Hr.
• Skilled Labor - Starting at $20.00/Hr.

Interested candidates should call Megan Lopez at 317-763-1609.

Each applicant will interview with a TCI employee, and if qualified for employment, will proceed to a pre-employment drug screen. Thieneman Construction, Inc. (TCI) is committed to nondiscrimination in employment. Any person who applies for a job with this company will not be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, ages ancestry, veterans status, national origin, handicap (as defined by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) or disability (as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.) TCI will need crane operators at a later date and that applicant will need to have a CCO certification. Crane operators wage will start at $25.00.

Join a Board or Commission

If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community.

Please complete an online application. The Office of Boards and Commissions will contact you when your interests and qualifications match specific vacancies.

There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety.

For more information please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/mayor-greg-fischer/interested-serving-board-or-commission '

Please find below a list of boards and commissions for an opportunity to serve:

BOARD VACANCIES

• Metropolitan Business Development Corporation
• Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
• Bardstown Road Overlay District
• Building Code Board of Appeals
• Cemetery Board
• Civil Service Board
• Code Enforcement Board
• Community Action Partnership
• Jefferson County Public Law Library
• Deputy Sheriff Merit Board
• Downtown Development Review Overlay Board
• Downtown Management District
• Ethics Commission
• Fire Protection Districts (Fairdale, Harrods Creek, Highview, Lake Dreamland, Lyndon, Middletown, Okolona, St. Matthews & Worthington)
• Hazard Materials Ordinance Appeals & Overseers Board
• Housing Authority Board
• Human Relations Commission Advocacy Board
• Human Relations Commission Enforcement Board
• Kentuckiana Works
• Landmarks
• Library Advisory Commission
• Louisville Arena Authority, Inc.
• Louisville Public Media
• Merit Board
• Medical Center Commission of Jefferson County
• PARC Board of Commissioners
• Police Merit Board
• Redevelopment Authority
• Science Center
• Urban Renewal Commission
• Vacant Property Review Commission
• Waterworks
• Zoo Foundation Board

REMINDERS

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Visit http://mapit.louisvilleky.gov/  and type in your address to find out when your junk pick-up date is as well as street cleanings and additional information.

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