22nd Annual Garvin Gate Blues Festival

First Vehicle Registration Holds Expected for Tolls Owed

Registration cannot be renewed when repeated notices are unpaid

Drivers in Indiana and Kentucky who owe tolls to the two states via RiverLink will have a hold placed on their vehicle registration when a toll is not paid after repeated notices. Drivers will not be allowed to renew their vehicle registration until tolls and fees owed are paid in full.

A hold is placed on a vehicle registration after a toll is unpaid, and at least four RiverLink toll notices have been sent to the customer. The first notice, second notice, violation notice and collections notice are mailed over a minimum of a 135-day period, allowing drivers more than four months to pay tolls owed.

RiverLink is expected to begin placing holds on vehicle registrations later this month, and will place registration holds on appropriate vehicles on a continuing basis. RiverLink customer service will send written notification of registration holds to vehicle owners. Collection calls are also made to affected customers. If a customer does not answer the phone, RiverLink will leave a voicemail directing you to call back for important account information.

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) and Kentucky Motor Vehicle Licensing (MVL) are notified when they are required to place a hold on a vehicle registration. 

Payment in full is required for RiverLink to release the vehicle registration hold.

Payment must be made directly to RiverLink and CANNOT be accepted by the IN BMV, the KY MVL or a County Clerk’s Office in Kentucky.

Drivers have several options to pay tolls owed:

• Pay online at www.riverlink.com using the reference and license plate numbers on toll notices.
• Call RiverLink customer service at 1-855-748-5465 and pay using the automated phone system using the reference number on toll notices, or speak with a customer service representative.
• Visit a RiverLink customer service center at:
• 103 Quartermaster Ct., Jeffersonville, IN
• 400 E. Main St., Suite 102, Louisville, KY

Customer service centers are open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Shortly after tolls are paid, RiverLink will notify the IN BMV or KY MVL to release the hold on the registration. Drivers will also receive a RiverLink notification letter in the mail.

New Retail Drink License - 414 W. Oak St.

Roof Top Bar & Grill on Friday 6 October declared its intention to apply for a Retail Malt Beverage Package License at 414 W. Oak St. Any person, association, corporation, or body politic may protest the granting of this license by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverages, 1003 Twilight Trail, Frankfort KY 40601 by 5 November.

Reasons the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control can refuse a license include:

• The premise does not comply fully with all alcoholic beverage control statutes and regulations.
• The applicant or the premises does not comply with all regulations of a city administrator.
• The applicant has done an act which incurs a revocation of their license.
• The applicant has made any false material statement in their application.

Other factors include public sentiment in the area, number of licensed outlets in the area, potential for future growth, type of area involved, type of transportation available and financial potential of the area. For more information, feel free to read KRS 243.450, Kentucky's statute on the subject.

Next Friday - 6th Annual KentuckyOne Health / 102.3 Jack FM Pink Prom

October Yearlings Club: Conversations on Environmental Justice

For many years, residents of West Louisville have suffered from health problems that many attribute to air pollutant emissions from Rubbertown's many industrial facilities. Now, Louisville's Metro Air Pollution Control District recently received a Request for Modification of the Environmental Acceptability Goals of the STAR Program for American Synthetic Rubber Company. This request has met with vigorous opposition from residents. Has ASRC met its obligations, and is there room for negotiation?

UofL's Yearlings Club Forum will explore this issue Sunday 15 October. A panel of community members and government officials will discuss efforts to ensure today's and tomorrow's Rubbertown residents are protected. Come and join the discussion!

The panel consists of:

• Ebony Cochran, Community Activist
• Amita Gadson, Community Advocate
• Hon. Jessica Green, Metro Councilwoman
• Keith Talley, Administrator, Louisville Metro Air Pollution Board
• Dr. Lisa Markowitz (moderator), Director of Graduate Studies at the U of L Department of Anthropology

Sunday, October 15, 2017

4-6pm

Yearlings Club, 4309 W. Broadway

October Board Meeting - West Jefferson County Community Task Force

You're invited to attend October's WJCCTF Community Meeting. This month, the Board will finalize details for the 2017 Environmental Justice Health Conference (Nov. 28). Theresa Zawaki of Louisville Forward will present status updates on the Black Leaf chemical site.

• Tuesday, 17 October 2017
• NIA Centre (2900 W. Broadway, 3rd Floor Conference Room)
• Meeting 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Brightside Compost Sale!

4 November - Brightside Community-Wide Planting Day

Next Friday - Economic Mobility Summit

28 October - Louisville Branch NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet

Sign Up for the 'Future of Our Community' Forum

2017 Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Fundraiser Gala

14-15 October: Aviation & Military Heritage Festival at Bowman Field

Short-Term Rental: 1211 S. 6th St.

You are invited to attend a review of a Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental.

• Subject Property: 1211 S. 6th St.
  
• Case Number: 17CUP1057
• Case Manager: Beth Jones
  
• Meeting Type: Board of Zoning Adjustment
• Date: Monday, 16 October 2017
  
• Time: Meeting will begin at 08:30AM and continue until all cases are heard
• Location: Old Jail Auditorium, 514 W. Liberty Street

Visit www.louisvilleky.gov/PlanningDesign for:

• Meeting agenda and staff report (typically available one week prior to meeting)
• Public comment opportunities

View or Volunteer for the Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular

Want to get involved? Enjoy the trail when you volunteer as a docent/ambassador (assisting people both on and off the trail), being an exit guide, escorting the mascot, and more! Jack-o-Lantern Louisville is looking for up to 30 volunteers a night, to serve between 6pm-11:30pm on weeknights and 6pm-12am on weekends. There will be orientations held for all volunteers. Volunteers receive snacks, refreshments, and one FREE TICKET to the event for every shift worked. 

For more information, visit jackolanternlouisville.com, call 502 368 5865 or email jols@louisvilleky.gov to get involved. Visit this Sign-Up Genius page to sign up for the event.

Groups of volunteers welcome!

30 October - Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Surplus Auction

Dept. of Fish & Wildlife

• Salato Wildlife Center (U.S. HWY 60 West, #1 Sportsman's Lane, FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY)
• Monday, October 30, 2017
• OPEN 8:00 AM, AUCTION 10:00 AM.

Please click on the two (2) links below for more information:

https://finance.ky.gov/services/surplus/Documents/Sales/2017/FW%20auction%2010%2030%2017.pdf

https://finance.ky.gov/services/surplus/Documents/Sales/2017/FW%20auction%20list%20of%20items%2010%2030%2017.pdf

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.

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.

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.

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

Visit http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroPolice/Patrol+Divisions/ to sign up to receive the LMPD’s new crime alert update for your neighborhood. Simply select your LMPD division number, and click "Subscribe to Crime Alerts by Beat" to begin receiving the update.

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.

If you would like to unsubscribe to this e-newsletter (though we don't know why you ever would) please email wanda.smith@louisvilleky.gov with the subject "REMOVE". We won't be hurt (much).

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