District 12 eNewsletter - December 8, 2021

District 12
CM Blackwell

Councilman Rick Blackwell
601 West Jefferson Street
(502) 574-1112
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Heather Blazis
Legislative Assistant
(502) 574-1112
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HEADLINES


Coffee

Join me for the next Coffee With Your Councilman on Saturday, January 8th, from 10:00am to Noon. I welcome you to share your suggestions and concerns at Panera Bread, 6900 Dixie HIghway, Louisville, KY 40258.

This is an informal opportunity to talk about our district, and our city as a whole. Please feel free to join us anytime from 10:00am - Noon. I look forward to speaking with you! 

For any questions, please contact the District 12 Office at 574-1112 or email Heather Blazis at heather.blazis@louisvilleky.gov


University of Louisville Interns

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Thank you to the UL Interns we had with us in Metro Council this semester. We are especially grateful for our District 12 Intern, Trinity. We appreciate his commitment and dedication, and wish him the best as he graduates and joins the US Army. 

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Planning Commission Meeting

Notice

Meeting Info: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
Meeting Link: https://louisvilleky.webex.com/louisvilleky/j.php?MTID=ee681127c816c900b80f9754051289c50
Event Number: 2309 502 0635
Event Password: DRC121521
Join by phone: Call in from a mobile device (attendees only) +1-415-655-0001 US Toll
Access Code: 2309 502 0635


Planning and Design Applications

Case #21-CAT2-0038

Project Name:Axis St. Andrews Church Rd 3305
Address: 3305 BLANTON LN
A category 2B application for a 5700 sq ft multi-use development on 1.62 acres in the C-1 zoning
district.


Neighborhood Informational Meeting

Proposed Conditional Use Permit-Property Address: 2402 Briargate Avenue

Conditional use permit for the use of transitional housing for female youth, aging out of foster care, with developmental disabilities.

Zoom Meeting Date and Time: January 6, 2021, 7:00pm
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web .zoom. us/J/76126919698?pwd=SXJ UVHEvdGpsK3dVZJNwOExtZm9t\J UT09
Meeting ID: 761 2691 9698
Passcode: Meeting

If you are unable to attend the meeting and have comments, or if you would like a meeting invitation emailed to you directly, please contact the project's primary contact.
Primary Contact: Terrell and April Simmons 502-912-4916
Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services Contact Information: Jon Crumbie (502) 574-5158
jon.crumbie@louisvilleky.gov 444 South Fifth Street, Suite 300 Louisville, KY 40202


water co

Louisville Water has an upcoming project to install a new water main. They are hosting a virtual neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, December 14 from 6:30-7:30 pm to provide details of the project and to answer questions.

The project involves installing a new water main on St. Andrews Church Road, Blanton Lane, Mills Drive and Alreva Road. The entire project is expected to last 6-8 months. They have already started in the Lowe’s parking lot and expect to be on Mills Drive in mid-January. Following the work on Mills, crews will move to Blanton Lane. This phase of the project is scheduled for February to April. The final phase will involve St. Andrews Church Road.

Following construction, they will complete restoration of yards and the road will be paved from curb to curb. During construction, sections of Alvera, Mills Road and Blanton Lane will be closed but residents will have access to their home.

Please follow this link https://bit.ly/SWJeffersonCounty to join the meeting. Follow prompts to open a Microsoft Teams meeting. They greatly appreciate your understanding as they work to complete this important project.


Hardwood Forest Drive: LG&E Relocation

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As part of the road repair, LG&E will be relocating the gas line from the downhill side of the road to the uphill side. The relocation will be where the existing sidewalk is now, from approximately the hydrant at the bottom of the slide up to near the uphill end of the guardrail.

Unfortunately, the sidewalk will be removed and it will not be replaced until the project is completed, as they will need this area to shift traffic once the slide arrest operations begin. 

This relocation will start Monday, December 13th and should be complete by Thursday the 23rd.  MAC Construction, Miller Pipeline, and others will be on site. Please expect periodic times of flagged traffic in a one lane configuration. 


SWCM

Clean Collaborative Crew

Below is the weekly update on the Clean Collaborative Crew’s actions from November 29, 2021, to December 3, 2021. The crew cleaned approximately 40.4 curb miles and collected 271 bags, 37 Tires, and 107 Other Items. Other items include everything from vehicle wreckage to illegally dumped bulky items. Remember to do your part to keep our District clean, don't litter!

Here is what was collected in District 12:

November 30, 2021

                Greenbelt Hwy from Greenwood Rd to Johnsontown Rd- 63 Bags, 19 Tires and 32 Other Items

December 03, 2021

               Rockford Ln from Cane Run Rd to Dixie Hwy- 11 Bags, 1 Tire and 1 Other Item             



UPCOMING EVENTS


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church

Beechland Baptist Church (4613 Greenwood Rd.) invites all to join them for a beautiful community-wide candlelight service on December 24, at 5:00pm.


love amb

The Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhood's One Love Louisville Ambassador Institute will meet on Saturday, December 11 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The program is designed to provide extended knowledge and skills for community members to make a difference in their neighborhoods. Training content will include Conflict Resolution, Mental Health 101, Suicide Prevention, Community Organizing and the Public Health Approach to Violence Prevention.

Participants will gain skills to take action and play their part in violence prevention. The Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods is confident that your participation in the Ambassador Program will be instrumental in our collaborative effort to create a safer Louisville.

Click here to register or contact Jacob.Hazel@louisvilleky.gov to learn more.


Winter Woods Spectacular

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Experience the twinkling of millions of lights along a winding road, nestled in the majestic woods of historic Iroquois Park.  Winter Woods Spectacular is a magical drive of lighting, artistry, and sounds that will delight the senses and transport you to an ethereal winter wonderland, where you can explore and celebrate the holiday season.  

The event is open nightly November 26 through December 26, 2021, 6:00 – 10:00p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 6:00 – 11:00p.m. Friday & Saturday!

Event Fees :

  • $35 for cars, SUVs, minivans, and trucks.
  • $50 for passenger vans, RVs, and limousines.
  • $100 for tour buses and limo buses.

Click here to purchase tickets and for more information.


DABA

Free Youth Basketball Camp

Local basketball standout Robbie Valentine is hosting a free three-day youth basketball camp, with the support of sponsors, at the Cyril Allgeier Community Center. During this camp, geared toward boys and girls of all skill levels, youth will learn the fundamentals of basketball as well as the principals of teamwork and individual responsibility.

In addition to learning fundamentals of basketball, participants will hear from guest speakers who will stress the importance of education and its connection to success.

The basketball camp will take place December 27, 28, 29 from 11:00am – 1:00pm at the Cyril Allgeier Community Center and is open to 100 students ages 6-16. Papa John’s pizza will be provided to participants for lunch. To register, click here or visit bestparkever.com and click on “Robbie Valentine Sports camp” in the green box. Participants are encouraged to wear proper basketball attire.

For questions about registration or camp, please call (502) 574-PARK (7275).

In addition, city officials noted that registration is now underway for Louisville Parks and Recreation’s youth basketball leagues taking place this winter. Leagues are open to youth 6-16, with registration ending December 31 (or when leagues are filled). Games will take place at the Southwick, South Louisville, California, and Molly Leonard Portland community centers.

More information on available leagues and how to register can be found at bestparksever.com or by calling (502) 456-3261.

 


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LFPL

Whether you choose to curl up with a good book and a hot cup of coffee, or meet up with friends at stops along the Louisville Ale Trail, Books & Brews 502 will make it fun and rewarding this winter.

The Adult Winter Reading Program is free and runs from December 1 through February 28. Participants earn points by reading books and attending library programs, including Books & Brews 502 events at participating coffee shops and breweries. Simply visit participating breweries during their designated B&B502 week and get your Passport stamped. Get 10 or more stamps and you will be eligible for a chance to win a Brewgrass Gift Basket. Participants can accumulate more points by attending adult library programs, including all craft and maker programs, arts and culture events, classes, and book discussions.

Participating local breweries are: Mile Wide, Great Flood Middletown, Against the Grain, Noble Funk, Monnik, Gallant Fox, and Falls City.

Books&Brews502 is absolutely free; simply visit LFPL.org/BooksandBrews to learn more or to register. Participants must be 18 years or older to participate.


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JOB OPPORTUNITIES


Grants Manager- Coalition for the Homeless

Please see full job description here.   Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Natalie Harris nharris@louhomeless.org.

The Coalition for the Homeless is hiring a full-time grants manager to coordinate all grants records and the submission of appropriate documents to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Metro Louisville for reimbursement of approximately $4 million in grant activities per year.

The Coalition for the Homeless is the lead advocate for the homeless locally. They are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to prevent and end homelessness in Louisville, KY. They have been the voice of the homeless in Louisville since 1986s. Their job is to strategically evaluate the needs of the homeless and of our 30+ member agencies, and to implement smart, long-term solutions.

SALARY RANGE: $50,000 - $60,000

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS: 

  • Collecting all invoices from agency and sub-grantee records
  • Calculating expenses eligible for reimbursement by program activity
  • Collecting time sheets for reimbursable hours
  • Developing annual plans that ensure all grant funds are drawn
  • Completing and submitting all funding requests
  • Perform other work as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Applicants should have an accounting degree or multiple years’ experience in grants management as well as familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and QuickBooks. Preferred candidates must have the ability to work with funders to meet their requirements along with attention to detail. A preference will be given to persons of color who are over-represented in the persons that we serve.

BENEFITS INCLUDE

  • Health Insurance 
  • 401(k) 
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays 

Job Connections

 

Let Job Connections help you land a good job!

Join them at the Nia Center (2900 W Broadway, Suite 100) between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7!

Seven Counties Services and Ivy Technology will be recruiting for a variety of quality jobs with benefits. This is an opportunity to start a better career with leading companies!



COVID UPDATE


Stop Covid

Jefferson County

December 1, 2021 vs December 5

 

Statistics

Total Confirmed Cases  :  December 1, 2021 - 125,269  :  December 5, 2021 - 127,114

Change in Cases  :  1,846

Total Deceased  :  December 1, 2021 - 1,749 :  December 5, 2021 - 1,780

Change in Deaths  :  31

Total Recovery  :  December 1, 2021 - 49,877  :  December 5, 2021 - 50,764


Vaccination

Vaccinated In Jefferson County  :  70.2% - 538,804

Fully Vaccinated  :  60.5% - 464,299

Partially Vaccinated  :  9.7% - 74,505

Unvaccinated In Jefferson County  :  29.8% - 228,723


Hospitalization

Hospitalized Patients  :  December 1, 2021 - 146   :  December 7, 2021 - 171     

ICU Patients  :  December 1, 2021 - 30    :  December 7, 2021 - 44         

Patients on Vents  :  December 1, 2021 - 17  :  December 7, 2021 - 29

Percent of those in Jefferson County Hospitals with Covid  :  11.5%


Resources for You

For more information, please go to our COVID-19 Testing page for a listing of testing sites.

For assistance in relation to hardships due to COVID click here.

For information about COVID facts, testing, vaccines and more click here.

For in depth updates on COVID in Louisville, including total deaths and confirmed cases click here.


COVID Booster 

Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order that qualifies every person 18 years old or older and living or working in the commonwealth to get a COVID-19 vaccination booster six months after their second dose of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines, or two months after a single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

The Governor said Kentucky was seeing declines in COVID-19 case numbers and the test positivity rate for many weeks, but recently those numbers have begun to plateau or even slightly increase.

As of Wed., Nov. 17, more than 437,000 Kentuckians had received a booster.



OTHER NEWS


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Voting Deadlines and Information

  1. Register or check your registration info at GoVoteKY.com. Since many people have been purged from the voting rolls or have changed their last name and/or moved, everyone needs to make sure that all their voting information is correct, including phone numbers and email address. If a person does not have internet access, they can call the Jefferson County Board of Elections at 502.574.6100.
  1. A change in your political party affiliation must be done before December 31, 2021. Kentucky has closed primaries, so a person can only vote for the candidates of the party in which they registered. Independents will only be able to vote in the May primary for non-partisan races, such as the judicial races.
  1. Encourage people who will turn 18 years old ON or before Tuesday, November 8, 2022 to register to vote now. They can then vote in the Kentucky May Primary even at 17 years old. The deadline to register to vote in the 2022 May primary is Monday, April 18, 2022
  1. "Can I vote with a felony conviction?" If you are a United States citizen, answer the key questions about your conviction(s) and determine if you are eligible to vote right now, or eligible to go through the process to restore your right to vote.  https://civilrightsrestoration.ky.gov/Pages/qualify.aspx
  1. Kentucky's primary is Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

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crisis card

If you or someone you know struggles with mental health, substance use, or a developmental disability and is seeking help, please contact Seven Counties Services!


Utility Assistance

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The Fall Subsidy Phase of LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) began Monday, Nov. 1st, and the appointment system is now open. Eligible residents (Jefferson County residents within 150% of the federal poverty guidelines) can set up a drop off appointment by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. Learn more.

If you're behind on your Louisville Water Company or Louisville MSD bill due to the pandemic, assistance is available! Apply at https://louisvillewater.com/CovidFunds or visit your local community ministry. Call 211 to locate your nearest ministry.  Read more.


transportation

State Transportation Crews Ready for Snow and Ice Season

Keep Kentucky Moving Safely

As Kentuckians soak in the final views of falling leaves, state transportation crews are on the lookout for the first sight of snow to spring into action. Nearly 2,100 Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) staff have been preparing for months for the snow and ice season when winter weather strikes.

Over 300,000 tons of salt, 1 million gallons of brine for anti-icing efforts and, for deicing, 875,000 gallons of calcium chloride have been stockpiled for this Winter. 

Safe roadways are a shared responsibility. KYTC encourages motorists to prepare for winter and remain safe by following these tips:

  • Travel only as necessary during major snow events.
  • Winterize vehicles. Have your car battery, tire pressure and brakes checked.
  • Make sure your heater, defroster, headlights and windshield wipers are working properly.
  • When snow and/or ice are on roadways, drive slowly no matter what type of vehicle you’re in.
  • Pay attention to weather advisories and allow more time to travel for routine commutes.
  • Slow down when approaching intersections, off-ramps, bridges or shaded areas.
  • Maintain a safe distance from, and do not pass, snowplows and other heavy highway equipment.
  • Know before you go. Download the free WAZE app or visit goky.ky.gov to check traffic conditions before you travel.
  • Eliminate distractions while driving (e.g. using phone and eating).
  • Stock vehicles with:
    • ice scrapers, jumper cables, blankets, a flashlight, cell phone charger, non-perishable snacks and first aid kits.

Visit snowky.ky.gov for snow and ice resources, like priority route maps, tips and highway district updates. 


Metro Animal Services

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BISSELL Pet Foundation is bringing hope to shelter pets across the country this holiday season with its “Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope” adoption event Dec. 6 – 20. During each nationwide event, BISSELL Pet Foundation sponsors reduced adoption fees of $25 or less per cat, dog, puppy and kitten. This event will be hosted in more than 200 shelters in 40 states, including Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS).

LMAS will participate December 9-11 by offering free adoptions for all dogs, cats, puppies and kittens at Animal House Adoption Center, located at 3516 Newburg Road. Animal House will be open from 12:00-6:00pm during the four-day event. Every adoption includes spay or neuter, microchip, and vaccinations. For more information about LMAS Pet Adoptions and to view adoptable pets, visit www.louisvilleky.gov/animal-services.

For more information on adopting or donating to “Empty the Shelters,” visit www.bissellpetfoundation.org/empty-the-shelters as well as www.lousvilleky.gov/animal-services.



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