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In preparation of potential freezing temperatures overnight, several members of Metro’s Snow Team will be monitoring conditions on bridge decks, overpasses, hills and other elevated roadways. Temperatures are forecasted to drop to 32 degrees around sunrise – if the need for salt treatment arises, Public Works crews will have 15 salt trucks loaded and on standby, ready to treat those areas to prevent slick spots from forming.
Hello neighbors and friends,
As most of you know, I am the proud daughter of a United States Army Veteran. I think about and honor my father every Veterans Day and throughout the year as I remember my childhood days with him. He was an honorable man's man, head usher at our church, and a fantastic dad. His service to the community was as admirable as his service to our country. I will be forever proud of my father and all the men and women who served our country. I didn't want this week to end without saying THANK YOU to all Veterans of the United States. We are all very honored by your service and commitment. I Salute You!
Speaking of service to the community, THANK YOU, District 7, for re-electing me to serve as your Metro Councilwoman for a second term. I am truly humbled and honored.
I was first elected in 2018 and have made it my mission to amplify your voices and concerns. As your representative, I value and enjoy meeting and hearing from you on ways to build a better Louisville. I look forward to hosting more "Muffins with McCraney" neighborhood meetings and communicating with you through this eNewsletter. If you know neighbors who do not receive this eNewsletter, please send me their email addresses, and I will sign them up. My motto is, "Friends don't let friends miss the District 7 eNewsletter!"
I will use the theme "Building Community" in 2023. Therefore, look for features in the eNewsletter of District 7 hometown heroes, suburban city happenings, and businesses. Watch for highlights about events taking place throughout Louisville and more District 7 tours to various parts of our city. If you have ideas for news stories you'd like to see in this medium, or if you have any noteworthy events in your neighborhood, please let me know. I want to hear from you and feature items of interest to you.
Lastly, please see the picture below of your tax dollars at work. The photos were taken of the Hubbards Lane Recycling Center, and it's not so much about what you will see in the picture, but it is about what you won't see. Check it out...
As you may recall, I secured $175,000 in the Louisville Metro Budget for the environmental cleanup at the Hubbards Lane Recycling Center and surrounding ditches and streams near Coach Gate. I am happy to report that some of the work has begun!
In the picture above, you do not see the old Scale house that was located on the recycling property with asbestos issues. The building, at a cost of $21,500, has been demolished. The area is now being cleared of all environmental toxins and the next phase will be the removal of some concrete structure that surrounded the building.
Other beautification upgrades will take place in 2023, which will include the creek/stream cleanups and replanting of trees. I'm excited about this project and very proud that I get to stick around to see it through to fruition.
Here is a recap and resolution of select agenda item(s) presented during the November 10th Council meeting.
1. Premium Pay for Suburban Fire and EMS Employees - APPROVED. (I was one of the Primary Sponsors of this Resolution.) This resolution appropriates premium pay to suburban fire and EMS employees in the following manner:
Tier I: $5,000 - essential staff; front line employees that were unable to regularly telework; had regular interaction with the public; worked directly with the public dealing with Covid related interactions; handled items handled by others;
Tier II: $1500 – essential staff; employees that were unable to regularly telework; had regular interaction with peers in an office setting; regularly handled items handled by others; and,
Tier III: $500 – all other employees that do not fall into Tier I or Tier II.
2. Ordinance relating to owners of property of which reoccurring crime is negatively impacting surrounding neighborhoods - APPROVED. (I was a Co-Sponsor of this Ordinance). Ordinance Summary: No owner of residential, commercial, or vacant property located in Louisville Metro shall allow their premises to become or remain a Criminal Activity Nuisance; no person or owner shall destroy, remove, or deface any citation, order, or notice posted by Code Enforcement; and no person or owner shall disobey any order issued by Code Enforcement or the Code Enforcement Board or use, occupy, or permit any other person to use or occupy any premises in contravention of a Final Order issued pursuant to this ordinance. Property violations include: Prostitution and/or human trafficking; Sexual offenses; Gambling offenses; The sale or use of alcoholic beverages on or from either licensed or unlicensed premises; Misdemeanor or felony possession, trafficking, or manufacturing drug offenses; Murder and manslaughter; Assault or related offenses; Theft offenses; Drug paraphernalia offenses; or Unlicensed massage therapy. This ordinance makes it easier for Metro law enforcement to take action on violators.
3. Lobbying of Metro Council Officers - APPROVED. Persons paid to "lobby" Council members to influence decisions in support of a project or issue, must register and disclose details of the topics discussed. This ordinance ensures more transparency in government.
4. Lead Abatement Ordinance - TABLED and sent back to Committee for further review.
5. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Resolution – APPROVED. This resolution supports the establishment of a science based target of Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions community-wide by 2040 in Louisville/Jefferson County.
If you would like to see the agenda for any of the Metro Council’s Committee meetings, click HERE.
To watch the Council meeting and access the agenda and related attachments, click here: Metro Council Meetings
Meeting Type: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: WEDNESDAY, November 16, 2022
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM
Location: 514 W. Liberty Street, 40202
Development Review Committee
Staff Report
November 16, 2022
REQUEST:
Revised Detailed District Development plan
CASE SUMMARY/BACKGROUND
The applicant is proposing to construct a 6,000sf three-sided storage building within the existing storage and contractor’s yard. The subject site was originally developed as a contractor’s shop for tree care under case number 9-40-05. A conditional use permit for a storage and contractor’s yard, waiver, and variance were granted under the same case number.
Subsequently, the subject site was rezoned from R-4 to C-2 under case number 15ZONE1037.
STAFF FINDING
The request is adequately justified and meets the standards of review.
To read the staff report in its entirety, click here: 22-DDP-0106_StaffReport.pdf
Meeting Type: PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Date: THURSDAY, November 17, 2022
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM
Location: 514 W. Liberty Street, 40202
For additional information regarding this application, visit the website: https://aca-louisville.accela.com/ljcmg/Default.aspx or contact Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer: savannah.darr@louisvilleky.gov.
The Planning Commission meeting will be conducted in-person at the Old Jail Building Courtroom, 514 West Liberty Street, Louisville, KY 40202.
Anyone wishing to join the meeting virtually using a computer, laptop or mobile device, as well as anyone wishing to sign up to speak in support, opposition, or as other for any case, should visit the following link:
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
If you have questions, please contact the case manager, or call Planning & Design
Services at 502-574-6230.
Learn how to watch and participate online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
To view documents related to this proposal, please visit
https://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG
Or Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services (Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) 444 S. 5th St., 3rd Floor, Louisville, KY 40202, (502) 574-6230.
Or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design for:
• 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.
Visit https://louisville.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for meeting agenda and staff report.
To read about the most recent VA Medical Center construction events, go to:
https://www.va.gov/louisville-health-care/programs/new-robley-rex-va-medical-center
To request weekly updates about the construction events, send an email requesting updates to: LOUVAMCCONSTRUCTION@USACE.ARMY.MIL
For ALL construction-related inquiries, please email:
LOUVAMCCONSTRUCTION@USACE.ARMY.MIL
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This is the last Pop-Up Drop-Off event for the year!
Check out the stormwater video by clicking here:
Stormwater/Drainage | MSD (louisvillemsd.org)
Storm wa·ter n: Surface water resulting from rain or snow.
When it rains or snows, all that stormwater has to go somewhere. First the stormwater runoff makes its way into drainage swales, channels, storm drains and pipes that carry it away from our homes and businesses. Then it flows into creeks and streams, and in our area, eventually to the Ohio River. Along its journey, stormwater accumulates soil and pollutants—like lawn chemicals, pet waste and oil—which can harm our waterways.
To make sure that our waterways stay safe and clean, MSD Stormwater service monitors for pollutants and removes illegal non-stormwater discharges. It’s a big task that covers most of Jefferson County and approximately 680,500 people.*
*The cities of Anchorage, Jeffersontown, St. Matthews and Shively provide residents and businesses in those municipalities with stormwater/drainage service.
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After a two-year hiatus, the Louisville Ballet and Louisville Free Public Library are excited to announce the return of in-person Nutcracker Family Storytimes!
Children of all ages and their families are invited to join a Louisville Ballet dancer for a reading of the classic holiday story The Nutcracker, followed by Nutcracker-inspired dancing and crafts. In addition, every family at each storytime can enter for a chance to win four tickets to see Louisville Ballet’s upcoming production of The Brown-Forman Nutcracker.
Join us for one of these Nutcracker Family Storytimes:
Nutcracker Family Storytimes are free and open to the public. For more information, visit LFPL.org/Nutcracker.
Mark your calendar for Westport Village's family-friendly holiday celebration on Friday, December 2nd from 6-8pm, located near Napa.
- Live Music
- Hand Painting
- Multiple Balloon Twisters
- Stilt Walker + Juggler
- Pop-ups + Festive Treats
Plus, Santa will join the band on-stage around 7:30pm for a very special appearance and maybe even a little snow!
Kick off the holiday season with Jingle Fest in NULU (East Market Street) on Saturday, November 12th from 10am-6pm. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on the AC Hotel patio for pictures and wishes waiting to be granted! Pride of Kentucky Chorus will be spreading holiday cheer caroling, and stores will be decorated and offering discounts & specials.
Make holiday memories with your family at the 33rd annual Festival of Trees & Lights, 401 E. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202, from November 11th to 13th. Marvel at the hundreds of beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and décor - all for sale to raise funds for Norton Children’s Hospital. Photos with Santa, children’s crafts, ride-on train, holiday entertainment and Hanukkah activities are free with admission.
Festival favorites also returning this year include a sweet shop with take-home treats, a gift shop and Very Merry Market filled with holiday gifts and outdoor Elf Town activities.
Tickets can be purchased here.
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Which pins must be knocked over to score exactly 100 points?
(Hint: There are three!)
Answer to the puzzle is listed at the bottom of this newsletter.
Metro Louisville now has an interactive map that will allow you to see what is happening in your neighborhood as well as others across the city. The map updates daily and if you choose you can receive alerts for your area by subscribing using the red receive alerts button on the page. Click here to try it out: Interactive Map to Track Crime.
Message from the LMPD 8th Division
Please make note of the below tips to help make sure theft doesn't happen to you.
- Never leave anything of value in your vehicle; this includes laptops, purses, GPS devices and even loose change.
- Do not leave your vehicle running while unattended.
- Always lock your vehicle doors.
- Remove garage door openers from vehicles when parked outside.
- Do not leave your keys in your vehicle, this includes key-fobs.
- Do not leave the windows of your vehicle open, or partially open.
- Try to park your vehicle in a well-lit area.
- Never leave a firearm unprotected in your vehicle.
- Immediately report any suspicious person, or vehicle to (502) 574-7111.
Louisville COVID-19 case counts are holding steady at the red-alert level. Health experts recommend people living in high community-level counties to wear a mask indoors in public, stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines and get tested if experiencing symptoms. Additional precautions may be needed for people at high risk for severe illness
Here are the key COVID-19 data metrics for this week:
- Daily average incidence rate of 56.1 cases per 100,000 population
- Weekly incidence rate of 376.79 cases per 100,000 population
- 3,013 new cases reported over the previous week
- 1 newly reported death
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4.4% staffed inpatient beds in use by patients with confirmed COVID-19
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5.9% staffed ICU beds are in use by patients with confirmed COVID-19
- 47.6 of those fully vaccinated have received a booster dose
- Wastewater testing data shows the BA.5 variant to be the dominant variant.
Need help finding a COVID test or vaccination location? Have you tested positive for COVID, but aren't sure what to do? Call the LOU Health COVID-19 Helpline, 502-912-8598, available Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Language translation services are available.
Subscribe to Louisville Metro's Covid-19 e-newsletter for the latest news!
Monkeypox tends to spread through close contact with someone who is infected with the virus. It can spread through prolonged face-to-face contact and intimate physical contact such as kissing, cuddling or sex. The virus can also be spread through materials, like bedding, that has previously touched an infectious rash or bodily fluids. Click here for more information: monkeypox
Louisville Metro Council livestreams all of its regular meetings and committee meetings on Facebook Live.
To see all meetings on Facebook Live, go to the Metro Council Facebook page by clicking here.
The public can also view all council and committee meetings on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184 or on UVERSE at Channel 99. Proceedings are live streamed from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page here.
If you would like to see the agenda for any of the Metro Council’s Committee meetings click here.
To watch the Council meeting and access the agenda and related attachments, click HERE.
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District 7 Disclaimer: By taking part in District 7 events, you grant Councilwoman Paula McCraney full rights to use the images resulting from photograph/video filming. Councilwoman McCraney will have the right to any reproductions or adaptations of the images for inclusion in her e-Newsletter or other Council publications. This might include, but is not limited to, the right to use them in printed and online materials, social media and news releases.
If you do not wish to be photographed, please email the District 7 office at paula.mccraney@louisvilleky.gov prior to event attendance.
Answer to STRIKE!: 13, 39, and 48.
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