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Town Hall Meetings on Medical Marijuana

In an effort to engage a community conversation around the Medical Marijuana Resolution and topic, Councilwoman Leet and Councilwoman Welch have decided to hold a series of Town Hall meetings to discuss the topic with the community. 

Below are the dates and locations for the meetings:

• Monday, February 19, 6:00PM – Lyndon City Hall (515 Wood Road)
  
• Monday, February 26, 6:00PM – Louisville Fire Fighters Hall (400 Bakers Lane)
  
• Monday, March 5, 6:00PM – Southwick Community Center (3621 Southern Avenue)

The format of the meetings will be 30 minutes of expert testimony (15 minutes for, 15 minutes against) and then 30 minutes of comments or Q&A from the community. Please attend this meeting and let us hear your thoughts.

Demolitions This January

Louisville's been hard at work demolishing eyesores in our District. We've attached a citywide report on demolitions this fiscal year; here are a few highlights:

Demolished Last Month

• 2124 Grand Ave came down 20 December 2017 in the Russell neighborhood
  
• 1520 Hale Ave came down 31 January 2018 in the California neighborhood
  
• 1859 W Ormsby Ave came down 5 January 2018 in the Parkhill neighborhod
  
• 2520 Elliott Ave came down 29 January 2018 in the Russell neighborhood
  
• 2421-2423 Elliott St also came down 29 January 2018 in the Russell neighborhood

Pending Demolitions

• 1821 W Oak St in California; contract awarded 14 December 2017
• 2711 Elliott Ave in Russell; contract awarded 21 December 2017
  

17 February - Get Help Expunging Your Record at Little to No Cost!

Eastern Parkway Update

Louisville Water’s work on Eastern Parkway continues.  Currently, one westbound lane is closed between Poplar Level and Burnett.  Starting next week, crews will begin working in the southbound lane of Goss Avenue, so the right turn lane to westbound Eastern Parkway will be closed.

For additional information on the project, go to LouisvilleWater.com/EasternPkwyProject.

Take the Louisville Resilience Survey

Louisville is committed to becoming more resilient to the physical, social, and economic challenges of the 21st Century.  We must make certain that our neighborhoods, institutions, businesses, systems, and every Louisvillian can survive, adapt, grow, and thrive no matter what kind of challenges the future holds. To make this happen, Louisville Resilience needs to know how our community is performing now and what issues matter most to you.

Please take a moment to complete this important survey.

Landbank Launches New RFP and Last Look Properties

The Landbank Authority launches new RFP and Last Look properties for February!

RFP For Buildings  - Click here for available buildings and guidelines on how to submit a proposal.  Proposals are due by February 19th by 5 p.m. EST.

Last Look Properties - Click here for available buildings. Properties are sold on a first come, first serve basis.

Notice of Action on Title V Construction Permit - 4100 Bells Lane

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to revise a construction permit for Zeon Chemicals L.P. (synthetic rubber manufacturing plant), 4100 Bells Lane, in accordance with Regulation 2.03. The construction project is to add an alternative operating scenario that allows the source to bypass the control device while spray-drying nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) on the No. 2 spray dryer. The 30-day public comment period starts February 08, 2018, and ends on March 12, 2018. A public hearing may be scheduled if the District determines that there are germane, unresolved issues or substantial public interest, in accordance with Regulation 2.07.

            Drafts of the permit and summary are available at the District office, 701 W. Ormsby Avenue, Suite 303, Louisville, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, by calling Paul Aud at (502) 574-6000, emailing airpermits@louisvilleky.gov, or at the following website: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/APCD/docket. Copies of the application are available upon request. Written comments will be accepted at airpermits@louisvilleky.gov until midnight or at the District office until 5:00 p.m. on March 12, 2018.

Registration for Buy Local Fair Now Open

It's time to sign up for a booth at the 2018 Buy Local Fair!

Sunday, May 20, 12n-6pm at Louisville Water Tower Park

Louisville loves Buy Local Fair and how awesome it is each year.  Help make it local, even cooler and that good kind of weird.  

Booth registrations for the 2018 Buy Local Fair are now open.  You can help create the best gathering of our wonderful local Louisville community.  Happening on Sunday, May 20, 2018 and with an estimated attendance of over 8000 people, you will be part of something big.  Booth space is limited so sign-up today.

Make it a good one, register today! 

Louisville Parks and Recreation takes over operation of Quail Chase Golf Club

Louisville Parks and Recreation is now operating Quail Chase Golf Club, a 27-hole championship-level course located on the Jefferson/Bullitt county line 20 minutes south of downtown Louisville.

The addition brings a marquee golf destination to Parks and Recreation’s portfolio of courses, including nine municipally run tracks located within the Louisville Metro area. Metro acquired the facility and improvements Feb. 1 from Golf Development Company Inc. for $850,000.

Through the agreement, Golf Development Inc. will make an annual $25,000 donation to the First Tee of Louisville for youth golf programming at Quail Chase each year over the next 10 years.

The course will continue to operate as normal, and greens fees, passes and membership rates will not change this season. In addition, Parks and Recreation is evaluating the grounds and facilities for maintenance needs and possible upgrades. A grand opening celebration is anticipated this spring. 

To view the course layout, greens fees and other information, visit quailchase.com.

Join Parks + Rec Youth Baseball League

13 February - 'Armour of Light' at Kentucky Centre for African-American Heritage

You're invited to a screening of The Armor of Light, an Emmy Award-winning film for outstanding social issue documentary. Director Abigail Disney tracks Rev. Rob Schenck, an anti-abortion activist, and a fixture on the political far right, who breaks with orthodoxy by questioning whether being pro-gun is is consistent with being pro-life. Along the way, he meets Lucy McBath, the mother of Jordan Davis, an unarmed teenager whose murder in Florida has cast a spotlight on "Stand Your Ground" laws. The Armor of Light follows these unlikely allies through their trials of conscience, heartbreak, and rejection, as they bravely attempt to make others consider the growing toll of gun violence in America through a moral lens. In this courageous look at our fractured political culture, an Evangelical minister and the mother of a teenage shooting victim come together across deep party lines to find common ground.

• Date: 13 February 2017
• Time: 7:00p; there will be a discussion immediately after the film, facilitated by Lucy McBath, national spokesperson for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America
  
• Location: Kentucky Centre for African-American Heritage, 1701 W Muhammad Ali Blvd
  

16 February - Lunch and Learn about the Aging & Disability Resource Center

17 February - Backyard Bird Count @ Louisville Nature Centre

17 February - Introducing YAMAH

17 February - Shakespeare in Love Bash

• Saturday 17th February, 19:00-23:00
• 21c Museum Hotel
• 700 West Main Street | Louisville, KY 40202

Featuring:

• LIVE MUSIC
• PERFORMANCES
• TAROT READING
• DJ AND DANCING
• PHOTO BOOTH
• BROWN-FORMAN COCKTAILS
• HORS D’OEUVRES BY PROOF 
• DESSERTS BY LIFE IS SWEET

Cocktail attire / black + white suggested

$125 per person / $200 per couple; tickets on sale now | PURCHASE

27 February - Taste the Future of Ben Washer Park

Have an Idea for Public Art in Your Neighborhood?

3 March - Human Trafficking Awareness Seminar

Flower Pots Now On Sale from LDP

Police Reports This Week

Crime Mapping

First Division

Please see the attached crime report for the 1st Division for last week.  Burglaries were up last week but 3 were only attempts with nothing taken, 1 is cleared by arrest, and 1 has a listed suspect.

Homicide

We unfortunately suffered our first homicide of the year at 2726 West Main. 

The victim was a 38 year old white male and the suspect is a 36 year old white male.  The incident occurred inside of the residence which was being operated as a boarding house.  There was allegedly an argument over noise which escalated to the victim being shot in the head.

As was relayed to you last week, this residence was not authorized or zoned to be operating as a boarding house.  We are following up with Codes and Regulations to take action against the owners. 

Until this incident, we had gone 70 days without a homicide and had only 1 prior homicide in the last 12 weeks. 

Compstat Crime Numbers through January

Overall crime in the 1st Division was down -25% in January of 2018

·         Beat 1 (Portland) was down -35%

·         Beat 2 (Russell) was down -28%

·         Beat 3 (Beecher and Downtown) was down -27%

·         Beat 4 ( Nulu) was down -20%

·         Beat 5 (Hospitals and East Broadway) up +1%

This week in the 1st Division

·         Tuesday: Coffee with a Cop from 9am to 11am at Wild Eggs

·         Tuesday: Portland Now meeting at 630pm

·         Friday: Coffee and Candy with a Cop at New Morning Star Church from 1030 to 1130

·         Saturday: Ribbons and Blues Event.  1st Division along with Love City will be hosting a tea party for young girls in the area.  They will be given spa treatment from 12pm -3pm at 2519 St. Cecelia and then enjoy an tea party at 344 N. 26th from 3pm to 5pm.  Numerous sponsors will be in attendance.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Thanks, Eric

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.

Job Announcement

Environmental Compliance Inspector

Assists with the administration and enforcement of MSD's federally mandated and approved Pretreatment Program, under the General Pretreatment Regulations, industry-specific Federal Categorical discharge limitations, Stormwater Regulations under EPA NPDES Programs, other applicable local, state or federal laws, the MSD Wastewater/Stormwater Discharge Regulations and MSD's Consent Decree.  Assists in the administration and enforcement of the Metro Louisville Hazardous Materials Ordinance and other applicable local, state or federal laws pertaining to hazardous materials.  Drafts legally enforceable General Wastewater Discharge Permits (GDP).  Drafts legal enforcement instruments such as Correction Notices and Notices of Violation.  Inspects GDP facilities to ensure that facility sampling/monitoring locations are representative for the purpose of collecting samples for the Quality Charge Testing and Pretreatment Programs.  Reviews and approves Hazardous Material Spill Prevention and Control Plans and serves as a member of the Jefferson County Multi-Agency Hazardous Materials Response Team.  Inspects facilities to ensure that hazardous materials are stored properly and that adequate spill prevention and control measures are in place.  Participates in 24/7 on-call response to emergencies in the community involving hazardous materials spills and any discharges to the public sanitary, combined and/or storm sewer systems.  Investigates and documents facts concerning emergency incidents.  Works with environmental contractors to ensure proper and complete mitigation of hazardous materials spills.  Maintains equipment necessary for field monitoring.  Conducts MS4 inspections at industrial and commercial Low Risk Industrial Facilities located in the MS4 and responds to issues involving the MS4.

Financial Analyst

Oversees MSD's $500 million Commercial Paper (CP) program including documentation, compliance, dealer relationships, maturities and adherence to established procedures. Maintains MSD's investment portfolio and analyzes results versus market rates. Maintains MSD's daily cash flow and forecasts cash flow needs.

Fleet Services Supervisor

Supervises the preventive and corrective maintenance of company owned/leased vehicles and equipment.  Supervises the diagnosis of vehicle and equipment system discrepancies.  Operates company vehicles and equipment.  Ensures timely performance of preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned units.  Provides a safe and clean work environment to prevent accidents and health hazards.  Adheres to prescribed EPA/EPD guidelines.   Performs other duties as assigned.

FLOODWALL MAINTENANCE MECHANIC I

Job Summary: Under supervision, inspects and troubleshoots mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, components and equipment.  Maintains, lubricates, operates and repairs mechanical equipment associated with Wastewater Treatment, Collections and Storm/Flood facilities (e.g. plumbing, heating and ventilation and combustion fired engines). 

For a more detailed position description, pay information, and to apply please visit our website:  http://www.louisvillemsd.org/Careers

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.

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.

To learn more about applications, 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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