With the distribution of vaccines for Covid-19 now underway, Legal Aid Society wants the community to be aware of scams seeking to take advantage of the elderly and other vulnerable populations. Seniors should be particularly vigilant for callers, texters or visitors seeking money or their private information in order to receive a vaccine. Legal Aid Society has put together an easy to print flyer (attached) for you to share with your community, clients, and/or friends.
This month the United States Department of Health and Human Services issued the following tips to protect yourself from Covid-19 fraud:
• You will NOT be asked for money to improve your ranking for vaccine eligibility
• Government and State officials will NOT call you to obtain personal information in order to receive the vaccine, and you will NOT be solicited door to door to receive the vaccine.
• Medicare will NOT contact you to offer you Covid-19 related products
• Do NOT respond to or open any text messages or hyperlinks from unknown senders
• Be suspicious of any unexpected calls or visitors offering vaccinations, tests, or supplies*
If you are 60 years or older and believe you have been a victim of fraud, contact Legal Aid Society’s Elder Justice Fellow at (502) 614-3154 or btaylor@laslou.org to see what assistance may be available to you. Legal Aid Society’s Elder Justice Program is generously support by Atria Senior Living.
1. Don’t fall for a secret shopper scam! A local consumer reported to BBB Scam Tracker that she received a check to be a Secret Shopper. She was told to deposit the $2000 check, keep $500 for payment, then use the rest to purchase gift cards and send the gift card information. The check was fake, and the victim is out the money!
2. A local consumer fell for a car wrap scam. Scammers used the address of a local business. The victim was sent a check, was told to cash it at the bank, keep part of it for payment, then take the rest of the money and deposit it to an account for the decal people to put the decal on his car. Supposedly, every two weeks, he would continue to be paid while the decal was on his car.
3. Don’t fall for an employment scam! Several victims have reached out to BBB Scam Tracker saying they were contacted by “shipping companies” out of the local area, offering jobs as “Quality Control Inspectors.” Victims are told they will make a large sum of money to pick up packages, inspect them, and reship them. In order to get the job, the scammers ask for your personal information.
4. A new phishing scam involves calls offering assistance with claiming unemployment benefits. The scammers usually claim to be from a federal or state labor department and ask for personal and confidential information. Just hang up.
5. Scammers are using the confusion surrounding the second round of stimulus checks to take your money. Don’t provide personal information, upfront fees, or click on any links to fill out an “application” for the payment.
6. Scammers are still cashing in on COVID scams. Be wary of anyone who reaches out to you in regards to getting the vaccine via a phone call, text, or email. Scammers impersonate the CDC, in an attempt to steal your personal information.
7. A fake notice from Amazon says that someone spent thousands of dollars using your account. In some cases, people receive what seems to be an invoice from Amazon requesting payment. The message contains a supposed fraud-hotline number. Victims are told they must send money to correct the "mistake."
8. The New Year is a good time to check your free credit report, with one of the three major credit reporting agencies: Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion. Go to www.annualcreditreport.com or call 1-877-322-8228.
9. Make a NY resolution to be a smart consumer in 2021. Update anti-virus software on your computer; change passwords; read the fine print; get everything in writing; and don’t forget to visit bbb.org to research businesses and charities.
10. Tax season is right around the corner! Do your research before you hire a tax preparer. Find out what their service fees are upfront, avoid those who base their fee on a percentage of your refund, and never sign a blank tax form. Check out companies at bbb.org.
Nothing reported this week.
Automated appointment line now open to schedule appointments in advance
LOUISVILLE, KY (January 4, 2021) - The program that helps prevent low income residents of Jefferson County from being disconnected from utility services begins today, Monday, January 4, 2021. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is administered by the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services. The LIHEAP Crisis Component will run from Jan. 4 - March 31, or until available funds have been expended, whichever comes first. This year’s Crisis Program will allow residents receiving a current utility bill with a past due amount and residents receiving a disconnect notice to apply for assistance. To apply, residents must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Applicants must be a resident of Jefferson County with a household income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines (e.g. for a household of four, the gross monthly income cannot exceed $3,275.00). Applicants must also meet one of the following eligibility requirements:
- Received a disconnect notice from LG&E, or
- Received a current bill with a past due amount, or
- Have a current payment plan with LG&E due to a past-due balance, or
- Received an eviction notice if utilities are included in the rent, or
- Be within four days of running out of bulk fuel; or
- Be within ten days of running out of pre-paid electric service.
Applicants must provide copies of the following documents.
- Proof of all household income for the preceding month (Food Stamp award letter, Social Security Award letter, pay stubs, or proof of $0 income). Note: Zero Income forms are available at the LIHEAP Drop Box locations or by clicking here.
- Social Security card(s) or (official documentation with Social Security Numbers) or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household; and
- Disconnect notice or a current bill with a past due amount for metered utilities; or
- Eviction notice and copy of lease if heating expenses are included in the rent. or
- Statement from utility company that shows 10 days or less of service if participating in pre-paid electric service.
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Family Profile Form and Remote Processing Form can be downloaded at louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP or found at the LIHEAP office Drop boxes.
Individuals who are unable to apply for this program own their own may send an authorized representative to drop off required documentation their behalf with a note including the applicant’s name, address, phone number, and the name of the designated representative. Residents who are homebound and who are unable to designate a representative to drop off documenation on their behalf may call 502/780-7937.
Copies of LIHEAP documentation, along with the downloadable Family Profile form and the Remote Processing form, should be dropped off at theLIHEAP site you select, on the day of your appointment. Applicants will then be contacted by LIHEAP staff within 72 hours (3 business days) of the appointment time.
There are seven LIHEAP locations with Drop Boxes for the 2021 LIHEAP Crisis program:
- South Central Neighborhood Place located at 4255 Hazelwood Avenue, 40215
- Neighborhood Place Ujima located at 3610 Bohne Avenue, 40211
- Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place located at 1411 Algonquin Parkway, 40210
- Newburg Community Center located at 4810 Exeter Avenue, 40218
- Cane Run Neighborhood Place, located at 3410 Lees Lane, 40216
- Nia Center, 2900 W. Broadway, located at 1st floor, 40211
- East End Drop Box, located at 2927 Goose Creek Rd., 40241
All Office of Resilience and Community Services and Neighborhood Place offices remain closed for walk-in clients in an effort to help stem the spread of COVID-19. Staff are serving clients remotely via phone, secure drop boxes and email communication.
For more descriptions about LIHEAP income eligibility and other instructions, call the automated LIHEAP information line at 991-8391 or visit www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. Residents may also visit https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP for more details.
Individuals who require more information can contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or (502) 574-5000, email metro.311@louisvilleky.gov, visit the website’s On-line Customer Service at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro311, tweet @LouMetro311, or download the free Mobile 311 app from the website. Residents can also call Metro United Way’s 2-1-1 help referral service.
LIHEAP is made possible by the United States Department of Health and Human Services and is a pass-through block grant from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, which contracts with Community Action Agencies across the state. Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services serves as the administering agency of Louisville Metro Community Action Partnership. For more information about Community Services, visit our website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services or call 574-1157 (TDD available at Metro311– 574-5000); or Community Action Kentucky at 1-800-456-3452.
Please complete a speaker record form or contact the case manager in advance of the meeting if you wish to speak. The speaker record form is available at the above website.
You are invited to attend a review for a CHANGE IN ZONING from R-4 Single Family Residential to PRD Planned Residential District, with associated Major Preliminary Subdivision, Detailed District Development Plan and Binding Elements, and Waivers.
Subject Property: 3311 Tucker Station Road
Case Number: 20-ZONE-0086
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain (dante.st.germain@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Date: Thursday, January 21, 2021
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location: Online Meeting - https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
Don’t have internet access? Please call 574-6230 to find out how to connect to the meeting by telephone.
If you wish to submit comments on this case, please submit comments (in writing) to the case manager by 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 20, 2021.
Or visit www.louisvilleky.gov/PlanningDesign for:
- Meeting agenda and staff report
- More information on zoning processes
- Public comment opportunities
- Applications for a petition for a night hearing, including procedures to change the time and/or location of a public hearing to 6:00 pm or later downtown, or to a convenient location.
A list of persons notified of this proposal is available in the case file.
Persons who desire special accommodations should contact the Planning Commission office at (502) 574-6230 at least one week prior to this meeting. TDD users please use the Relay Service, 1-800-648-6056.
WE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING NOTIFICATION REGARDING A NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING FOR A REZONING
Neighborhood meeting for a proposed residential subdivision comprising of both single-family
lots and patio home condominiums through a zone change from R-4 to R-5 & R-5A on property
located on the north side of Old Heady Road, along and west of I-265
We are writing to notify you about an upcoming “neighborhood meeting” regarding the above referenced
project. Because of the COVID-19 emergency orders requiring and/or recommending social distancing,
the neighborhood meeting will be held virtually. The details are set forth in this letter and the supporting
attachments. If you cannot obtain access to the virtual meeting, we may be able to assist you in that
regard or otherwise assure a telephone or in-person conversation.
Damon Garrett with Sunshine Builders, LLC is seeking approval of a preliminary subdivision plat and
detailed district development plan and corresponding rezoning from R-4 to R-5 and R-5A on the property
referenced above. The project is proposed to consist of 111 detached single-family lots and 30 attached
patio homes on approximately 56 acres. As such, a plan will be filed for pre-application review with
Metro Planning and Design Services (PDS) which will be assigned a case number and case manager. At
time of the neighborhood meeting, that information will be provided to those attending and posted on the
PDS portal referenced on one of the attachments hereto.
The virtual meeting will be held on Thursday, January 21st beginning at 7:00 p.m.
For more information visit the following link, https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/KYLOUISVILLE/2021/01/07/file_attachments/1641855/Virtual%20Mtg%20letter%2001%2005%2021.pdf
Metro Animal Services Adoptable Pets of the week
Woop Woop may be blind but so is love. Do you have room in your home for this sweet senior? Woop Woop is approximately 9-years-old and she is a very friendly who enjoys being petted. Woop Woop can be fearful because of her blindness, so she doesn’t like surprises. However, she warms up quickly to new people who first put their hand by her face or gently pats her head. Woop Woop’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. She’s already spayed, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. Woop Woop’s ideal home would be calm with plenty of big, warm blankets to cuddle under. To meet or adopt Woop Woop, visit Animal House Adoption Center, located at 3516 Newburg Road, open from 12-6pm daily. For more info about Woop Woop, call 502-473-PETS.
Flick also goes by the title of ‘awesome dog’. That’s because the approximately 2-year-old German Shepherd mix has all of the qualities of a great companion. Flick is friendly, sweet and affectionate. He likes hugs and being held, and absolutely loves kisses! Flick is even housetrained. He does have one tiny problem though, he doesn’t like cats and he’s proud of it! If you have a cat-free home for this toy-crazy bachelor, then he wants to meet you. Flick’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. To meet Flick, visit Animal House Adoption Center (3705 Manslick Rd.) from 12-6pm daily, no appointment necessary. Flick weighs approximately 57lbs. He’s already neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. For more info about Flick, send a message to animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov.
 
Driver’s Licenses
At this time, these five Driver’s License branches are now open and operating Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
- Middletown (11700 Main St., 40243)
- Outer Loop-Highview (7509 Outer Loop, 40228)
- Southwest (4919 Dixie Highway, Suite A, 40216)
- West Louisville (2900 W. Broadway, 40211)
- Bowman Field (3501 Roger E. Schupp, 40205)
Please note:
- Social distancing will be required.
- Mask or face covering will be required.
- At our high-volume branches, a reservation system may be utilized.
- From 8 to 9 a.m. each day at each branch, Seniors and those with health issues will be served first (reservations not needed)
- We highly recommend taking advantage of the Mail-in Renewal Option if you meet the applicable criteria. For details and the form, click here -- https://www.drivejefferson.com/mail-in-renewal/
(Our sixth branch, at 514 West Liberty, is closed to the public due to COVID-19 and is only processing main-in renewals at this time.)
Career opportunities
Our office is now hiring! For information about openings or applying for a position, click here -- https://www.jeffersonkycourtclerk.com/human-resources/
Websites
Please visit DriveJefferson.com for driver’s license locations, services, hours, etc. and JeffersonKyCourtClerk.com for Office of the Circuit Court Clerk information.
Bridge closed for 60 days during project
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 7, 2021) –The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of work to replace the bridge on South Watterson Trail over Fern Creek in Jefferson County. The structure is closed and will remain shut down to traffic for 60 days as work on the project is complete. The project was scheduled to begin in the fall but was postponed due to contractor delays. Motorists can detour the area via KY 1747 (South Hurstbourne Parkway) and U.S. 31 E (Bardstown Road).
This bridge replacement is part of a multi-project contract awarded to Louisville Paving and Construction. The cost of the replacement is $673,991. This project is part of KYTC’s Bridging Kentucky Program, which is a commitment to improving the safety and soundness of the Commonwealth’s bridges by rehabilitating, repairing, or replacing critical bridges throughout the state. The program is designed to open closed structures, improve bridge lifespans, ensure appropriate weight capacities are met and improve access and mobility for all Kentuckians.
The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Visit goky.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. You can also get traffic information for the District 5 counties at facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5 and twitter.com/KYTCDistrict5.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
I-Move Kentucky: Find out the latest project updates here: https://i-moveky.com/news/
South Watterson Trail: The bridge over Fern Creek (mile marker 0.6) is closed for replacement work. The structure will be closed for 60 days as work on the project is completed. Motorists can detour the area via KY 1747 (South Hurstbourne Parkway) and U.S. 31 E (Bardstown Road).
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BULLITT COUNTY
I-65: The speed limit is reduced to 55 MPH between mile marker 114 and 116 for interchange construction work. Motorists should heed signage while moving through the work zone.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY
U.S. 60X (Singing Bridge): The ‘Singing Bridge’ was closed to traffic after a crash on Saturday, Nov. 21. It will remain closed until a repair can be made. Motorists must utilize the Capital Avenue Bridge to cross the river.
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HENRY COUNTY
Routine Maintenance
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OLDHAM COUNTY
Routine Maintenance
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SHELBY COUNTY
KY 53 (Mt. Eden Road): Work to widen a portion of the roadway will take place from St. Regis Drive (mile marker 6.4) to U.S. 60 (mile marker 8). Two lanes of traffic will remain open to motorists throughout the duration of the project.
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SPENCER COUNTY
KY 1060 (Plum Creek Road): Daily lane closures possible from mile marker 2.5 and mile marker 5.1 for rail mowing. Drivers should use caution while traveling through the work zone.
Washburn Lane: Work to replace the bridge over Elk Creek (mile marker 0.25) beginning on Wednesday, Dec. 30. The current structure will remain open to traffic as the new bridge is constructed.
All Spencer County (Various locations): Motorists should watch for crews performing pothole patching on various roadways. Lane closures are possible during the work. Drivers should heed signage while moving through the work zone.
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TRIMBLE COUNTY
Routine maintenance
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WORK ZONE TIPS
1. Expect the unexpected.
2. Slow down.
3. Don’t tailgate. Keep a safe distance between you and the car ahead of you.
4. Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the construction workers and equipment.
5. Pay attention to the signs.
6. Obey road crew flaggers.
7. Stay alert and minimize distractions.
8. Keep up with the traffic flow.
9. Navigate traffic with GoKY or via Waze on your smartphone!
10. You can follow us on the social media links below.
11. Knowing where the construction zones are prior to the trip can minimize frustration and delays.
12. Be patient and stay calm.
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- Louisville Metro Government will begin accepting External Agency Fund applications on Jan. 15, 2021 for fiscal year 2022 (July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022). These grants, funded through the city’s General Fund, are awarded to non-governmental or "external” agencies that contribute to the city's cultural, social and economic vitality. A summary of the application process is as follows with more details listed below:
• Starting Jan. 8, 2021, applications guidelines may be viewed for reference at http://louisvilleky.gov/government/external-agency-fund
• All agencies wishing to apply should have at least one representative attend the virtual application orientation on Thursday, Jan. 14, via WebEx from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The orientation will provide information about deadlines, how to access the application and other general information.
• Following the orientation, the city will begin accepting applications. The deadline to apply is Thursday, Feb. 4, by 5 p.m.
Please register for the virtual orientation here: https://tinyurl.com/FY22EAForientation
The External Agency Funds (EAF) are awarded annually to nonprofit organizations offering programs or services in Louisville/Jefferson County that align with the Mayor's strategic goals. The competitive grants are available for Social Services programs, administered by the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services, and for Arts and Creative Industries programs, administered by Louisville Forward.
For the Social Services funding program, qualified nonprofits committed to providing services that achieve meaningful outcomes for Louisville citizens in the following key areas are encouraged to apply:
• Decreasing homelessness;
• Increasing household financial stability;
• Increasing youth, teen, and/or young adult engagement in quality programming; and/or
• Increasing access to services and resources for a targeted population.
For the Arts and Creative Industries funding program, qualified nonprofits committed to providing programs that achieve meaningful outcomes for Louisville citizens in the following focus areas are encouraged to apply:
• Arts experiences for everyone;
• Creative workforce; and/or
• Creative community spaces and neighborhoods.
Applications will be reviewed by separate External Agency Fund panels, which include Metro Council members and community members, and those recommendations will be included in Mayor Greg Fischer’s recommended fiscal year 2022 budget.
Louisville Metro Government employs a competitive granting strategy and strives to award funding to agencies that demonstrate measurable positive impact in the community and are good stewards of taxpayer dollars. Successful grantees will be required to report on their success in meeting goals, outcomes and how the taxpayer dollars are spent.
The deadline to apply is Thursday, Feb. 4 by 5 p.m.
For more information about EAF and to access the EAF applications and guidelines, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/external-agency-fund.
Please email all questions to EAF@louisvilleky.gov.
Subject Property: 8108 Stout Road
Case Number: 20-FFO-0007
Case Manager: Molly Clark (Molly.clark@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2021
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location: Online Meeting - https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
Please complete a speaker record form or contact the case manager in advance of the meeting if you wish to speak. The speaker record form is available at the above website.
You are invited to attend a review for a proposed single family house in the Floyds Fork Overlay.
If you wish to submit comments on this case, please submit comments (in writing) to the case manager by 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 17, 2020.
Or visit www.louisvilleky.gov/PlanningDesign for:
• Meeting agenda and staff report
• More information on zoning processes
• Public comment opportunities
A list of persons notified of this proposal is available in the case file.
Persons who desire special accommodations should contact the Planning Commission office at (502) 574-6230 at least one week prior to this meeting. TDD users please use the Relay Service, 1-800-648-6056.
Don’t have internet access? Please call 574-6230 to find out how to connect to the meeting by telephone. |
