A RESOLUTION HONORING REV. DR. CHARLES MACKEY DANIELS BY DEDICATING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 18TH AND WEST CHESTNUT STREETS TO BE NAMED “DR. C. MACKEY DANIELS WAY” IN HIS HONOR.

WHEREAS, Rev. Dr. Charles Mackey Daniels is a native of Greenville, South Carolina who came to Louisville in 1977 to be the pastor of the West Chestnut Street Baptist Church.

WHEREAS, Dr. Daniels has been the pastor at West Chestnut Street Baptist Church for nearly 40 years.

WHEREAS, during his time as pastor, Dr. Daniels has expanded the church’s youth and outreach ministries, as well as its physical structure by building a $1.3M Christian Life Center, and has improved the church’s beautification and strengthened its property assets and fiscal management.

WHEREAS, Dr. Daniels has also established the C. Mackey Daniels Scholarships to provide financial assistance to college-bound students, and a Bridge to Success program to help youth get ahead rather than having to play “catch up” in life.

 WHEREAS, under Dr. Daniels leadership, his church has partnered with the Highland Presbyterian Church to embark on innovative, community ministries that include a court monitoring program, a reading program in the poorest elementary schools, a pulpit exchange, and annual joint worship service, all which have been interracial bridge builders that enhance on-going racial harmony.

WHEREAS, Dr. Daniels has a BA and BD from Morris College and has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity from both Morris College and Simmons College of Kentucky. 

WHEREAS, Dr. Daniels has served as President of the Progressive National Baptist Convention and is currently a member of the World Council of Churches, the National Council of Churches, the Baptist Joint Committee, the Congress of National Black Churches, Inc., and U of L’s Upward Bound, and is a Lifetime Member of the NAACP, Urban League, and Trustee of Simmons Bible College.  He is the Vice President of the Jefferson County Board of Education and a board member for the Religious Conference Managers Association, Jefferson County Juvenile Prevention, and One Louisville.  He is also a hearing panelist for the Louisville/Jefferson County Human Relations Commission and the first Black arbitrator for the Courts of Jefferson County for the Kentucky Bar Association.

WHEREAS, Dr. Daniels has been honored as one of Ebony Magazine’s 100+ Influential Black Americans and has a dormitory at Morris College dedicated in his honor.

WHEREAS, Dr. Daniels is a great leader and is committed to being a voice for minorities and other disadvantaged citizens and his work is appreciated by Metro Louisville.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION I:  Rev. Dr. Charles Mackey Daniels service to Louisville Metro is hereby recognized with the placement of honorary street sign at the southeast corner of 18th and West Chestnut Streets in Louisville, Kentucky, and so designated as “Dr. C. Mackey Daniels Way.”

Metro Council Budget Hearings for the 2018-2019 budget are well underway. The final hearing in which we are seeking comments from the public is scheduled on Monday, May 21 at 6:00 p.m. No External Agency Fund applicants will be permitted to speak  at this hearing and the committee hopes to hear from the public about more general aspects of the budget. Please join us and make your voice heard!

Sign-up sheets for the hearing will be available beginning at 5:00 p.m.

For a complete schedule of meetings, current as of today, click here!

All Metro Council Committee meetings are carried live on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184 and UVERSE Channel 99. The meetings are also available online at the Metro Council home page at http://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council/metro-council-clerk by clicking on the “Watch Meetings Online” button.

Sound the Alarm is a series of home fire safety and smoke alarm installation events across the country. Together with fire departments and other community partners, Red Cross volunteers: canvass at-risk neighborhoods, install free smoke alarms, replace batteries in existing alarms and provide fire prevention and safety education.

Home visits have accomplished so much, including the installation of more than 1 million smoke alarms and preparing more than 1 million people against home fires.

What a great time we had at the BAFOL Autism Heart of the Community Gala. The evening was filled with laughter, food, dance, live music and was sensory friendly family event.

Volunteers of America's Freedom House provides residential treatment program for alcohol and/or drug dependent pregnant women and women with young children. This holistic and comprehensive program is designed to treat the women’s chemical dependency, to break the cycle of addiction in families, to reunite families broken apart by addiction, and to promote the birth of healthy, drug-free babies.

 Many were on hand at the ribbon cutting to encourage and wish the families well.

The Schnitzelburg Community Farmers Market (SCFM) kicked off its operation this past weekend. The location of the market is in the parking lot of the Amvets Post 9, 1567 South Shelby Street in Louisville’s Schnitzelburg neighborhood. There were fabulous activities such as baby goats, door prizes, breakfast and lunch options, and music from Hamidou &  West African drummers!  

Students at Central High School are learning financial literacy as they compete in the Stock Market Game launched by Hilliard Lyons and and the Syfma Foundation.

Councilwoman Sexton Smith shared her inspiring story of her own financial journey with the students. 

Councilwoman Mary Woolridge was recognized  by the University of Louisville's College of Arts and Sciences, Office for International, Diversity and Engagement Programs for his commitment and service to our community at the Muhammad Ali Center accompnaied by her husband of over 56 year, Jerry and dear friends.

Congratulations Councilwoman Woolridge!

Rev. Geoff Ellis was recognized by the University of Louisville's College of Arts and Sciences, Office for International, Diversity and Engagement Programs for his commitment and service to our community at the Muhammad Ali Center surrounded by most of his family and many friend. Congratulations Rev. Ellis!

Jose Neil Donis, Publisher, Al Dia en America was also a 2018 honoree of thee University of Louisville, College of Arts and Sciences, Office for International, Diversity and Engagement Programs  Community Recognition Awards. He worked tireless to create a scholarship for latino students in 2016. Other honorees were Councilwoman Mary Woolridge, Deborah B. Williams, Sr. Vice President, PNC Bank and Peter Holloway, Executive Director, StageOne Theatre.                                                 
C'lest Lanier was instrumental in recognizing not only the 2018 honorees but others that assist the College of Arts and Sciences programs come together like Mrs. Wanda Mitchell Smith. Persons also receiving special recognituons were Ms. Donna Sanders and Mr. Marshal Abstain.

Seventh Annual Strawberry Jamm Festival on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Redeemer Lutheran Church! 

WHO: Anyone and everyone! We welcome guests of all ages, and have activities for children, including our special guests the strawberry fairies, princesses and queens!

WHAT:  A celebration of good food, community, and the kick off of the 2018 growing season (scroll down for a full list of entertainment, activities, and food). Guests who wish to order strawberries must do so ahead of time, either using our online store or on a paper order form.

WHERE: Redeemer Lutheran Church 3640 River Park Drive, Louisville, Kentucky 40211
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WHEN: Thursday, May 17 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. 

ORDERING METHODS: You may place your strawberry order by Monday May 14th, and submit payment in one of the following ways:

• Visiting the New Roots World Headquarters (1800 Portland Avenue; Louisville, KY 40203) to order and pay with cash, credit card, debit card, or SNAP benefits
• Calling 502.509.6770 to order and pay over the phone with credit card, debit card, or SNAP benefits
• Clicking the button above to pay with credit card or debit card.
  

A quart of berries costs $3.50 and a gallon of berries costs $13. A small surcharge is included on all debit/credit card orders to cover the cost of processing.

*A limited number of gallons will be available for sale during the festival. 

Guests must attend the festival to pick up their pre-ordered strawberries. All strawberries not picked up by 7 PM will be donated.

The Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) will host the 10th Annual Buy Local Fair on Sunday, May 20 from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Louisville Water Tower Park, 3005 River Road. Presented by Louisville Water Company, admission to the Buy Local Fair is free and parking is $5 per vehicle, or free for bicycle parking.

The fair will include more than 200 booths from a variety of local businesses, artists and craftspeople, community organizations, and farmers, as well as live music, Trend Appliances Cooking Competition, Wilson Muir Bank Cocktail Competition, libations, ValuMarket Craft Beer Tent, Cox’s Back Porch area for the grownups, and a children’s area.

For the first time this year, there will be a Kidpreneur Market (12 p.m. – 3 p.m.) for children under 12 running their own business.

Presented by the Louisville Water Company, the event also gets major support from Amish Hills Furniture and Louisville Metro Council.

For more information, visit www.keeplouisvilleweird.com/buylocalfair

TARC is currently advertising for both full time and part time coach operators.  Here is information from the TARC website.  Please help share it with anyone who might be interested:

The Transit Authority of River City (TARC) is the major public transportation provider to Jefferson, Oldham and Bullitt Counties in Kentucky, Clark & Floyd Counties in Southern Indiana and is currently seeking FULL-TIME Coach Operators and PART-TIME Coach Operators (up to 25 hours per week).

TARC is a 24/7 operation. Interested applicants should be available to work all shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Minimum Requirements include; High School Diploma or GED and 21 years of age and no felonies or misdemeanor convictions in the past 5 years. A valid driver’s license, excellent driving record for previous 3 years and ability to obtain Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Must perform successfully on test(s).

Selected applicants must successfully complete an eight-week (40 hr week) training program to become a Coach Operator. The hourly rate of pay during the training period is $12.00. 

Upon successful completion of the training program the hourly rate of pay increases to $16.56 with periodic increases in pay. Current top operator pay is $23.90 per hour.

TARC offers the following benefits for Full-Time Team Members:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Short-Term Disability Plan
• Participation in County Employee Retirement System (CERS)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick and Vacation
• Tuition Assistance

TARC offers the following benefits for Part-Time Team Members:

• Participation in County Employee Retirement System (CERS)

Qualified applicants should apply in person at:

1000 West Broadway

Louisville, KY 40203

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (M-F)

Email is careers@ridetarc.org

Telephone is (502) 585-1234

Councilwoman Sexton Smith is participating in the discounted recycle cart program with Solid Waste. District 4 residents benefit! The 95-gallon and 65-gallon recycling carts are available for District 4 residents for only $25 -- this is a 50% discount off the cost. To order your recycle cart call Solid Waste Management (SWMS) at 574-3571 or Christa Robinson at (502)574-1104.

Then mail in the completed form and $25 to SWMS at: 

Louisville Metro Solid Waste Management

Attn: Collection Division

600 Meriwether Avenue

Louisville, KY 40217-1146

Notice of Action on Title V Operating Permit

            The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to revise an operating permit for Louisville Medical Center Steam Plant Company (Steam and chilled water services), 235 Abraham Flexner Way, in accordance with Regulation 2.16. This revision is to add requirements for the boilers as required by 40 CFR 63 Subpart DDDDD. The 30-day public comment period starts April 26, 2018 and ends on May 25, 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 the Industrial Permitting Manager 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 May 25, 2018.

EPA has agreed to treat this draft Title V permit as a proposed Title V permit and to perform its 45-day review provided by the law and regulations concurrently with the public notice period. Although EPA’s 45-day review period will be performed concurrently with the public comment period, the deadline for submitting a citizen petition to object to the EPA Administrator will be determined as if EPA’s 45-day review period is performed after the public comment period has ended (i.e., sequentially).

The status regarding EPA’s 45-day review of this project and the deadline for submitting a citizen petition can be found at the following website address: http://www.epa.gov/caa-permitting/clean-air-act-permitting-kentucky.