District 20 eNewsletter - May 1, 2023

Stuart Benson Metro Council District 20 eNewsletter
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Councilman Stuart Benson
601 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
502.574.1120
Legislative Assistant

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Map Crime in Division 7 & 8 and Subscribe to Crime Alerts

We now have a new way for you to map crime around you. Just click here and view our new interactive crime mapping tool for Division 7 & 8 or for each beat in Division 7 & 8.  And save it in your favorites to view crime anytime it's updated daily. On the page is a Quickfind tool that allows you to put your address in and subscribe to crime trends, alerts and block watch reports for your police beat. Forward this email to your friends and family!




Shakespeare in Beckley Creek Park

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Louisville Metro Planning & Zoning Weekly Activity Report

23-ZONEPA-0062 WaWa - Taylorsville Road and
Sweeny Lane
12408 TAYLORSVILLE RD 20 05/01/2023 05/17/2023 Jay Luckett
A change in zoning from R4 to C1 for a new 5915 sq. ft. WaWa fueling station and convenience store.
https://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG/Cap/CapDetail.aspx?Module=Planning&TabName=Planning&capID1=23CAP&capID2=00000&capID3=02OJG&agencyCode=LJCMG

23-FFO-0002 Bartley Residence 6853 ECHO TRL 20 05/01/2023 05/17/2023 Jonathan Lawler
A Floyds Fork review overlay permit for a single-family home on 19.25 acres.
https://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG/Cap/CapDetail.aspx?Module=Planning&TabName=Planning&capID1=23REC&capID2=00000&capID3=64944&agencyCode=LJCMG


Coffee with a Cop - LMPD 8th Division

You are welcome to join any location or date.   Hope to see you there.

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9254 Westport Rd.

9 to 10 a.m.

Wednesday

05/10/2023

Wednesday 

06/07/2023

Thursday 

07/06/2023


9901 Ormsby Station Rd.

9 to 10 a.m.

Wednesday 

05/17/2023

Wednesday 

06/07/2023

Thursday 

07/06/2023


Celebration of Women Veteran

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Zoning Matters: Conversations with a City Planner' Library Office Hours

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The Land Development Code Reform is an equity focused approach to revise the Land Development Code consistently with Plan 2040 to allow for increased housing choices and opportunities in new and existing neighborhoods, to create procedures and regulations that are easier to use and increase the quality of life by reducing the concentration of environmental hazards near housing.

City Planners from Louisville Metro's Office of Planning and Design Services will be available to answer questions from zoning and discuss the ongoing Land Development Code Reform project. We want to hear about your neighborhood and discuss what the reform means for you!


BBB May Hot Topics 

 

  1. A local consumer’s Facebook account was hacked recently, and the hacker made a post claiming the consumer was selling several items as part of a moving sale. The hacker then requested any interested buyers first send a deposit in an attempt to defraud the consumer’s Facebook friends. If you believe a friend’s social media account has been hacked, contact them via phone or email to let them know. Report any hacked accounts to the social media platform.

 

  1. A local consumer reported a scam that occurred on Craigslist.com. The consumer paid a deposit on a Jeep; however, when the consumer attempted to pick up the car and complete the sale, the seller was a no-show and the consumer was unable to contact them. BBB warns consumers to be cautious when sellers on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and other online selling sites request deposits to “hold” items. Always pay with a credit card whenever possible.

 

  1. A local consumer fell prey to a complex tech support scam. The consumer was contacted by someone alleging to represent Microsoft and informed their computer and smartphone had been compromised. The scammer requested the phone number of the victim’s bank and claimed they would connect the victim to their bank via a “secure line.” The “bank representative” was part of the scam, and the victim lost close to $10,000. BBB warns consumers not to grant access to their personal devices in response to unsolicited “tech support” messages, and to not give out personal or financial information as well.

 

  1. A local consumer received a phone call from a scammer claiming to be an FBI agent. The scammer alleged the consumer’s identity had been stolen and asked her to provide personal and bank account information to verify her identity. This is a phishing scam. Government agency and law enforcement imposters will often use scare tactics to convince victims to give out their personal and/or financial information.

 

  1. A local consumer recently lost $3,000 in a puppy scam. BBB reminds consumers who want to buy from breeders to always see the animal in person first, check the breeder’s credentials and references, and always pay with credit card.

 

  1. A local consumer was contacted via phone by someone claiming to be the consumer’s granddaughter. The granddaughter said she’d been jailed after an accident and needed bail money. This is commonly known as the grandparent scam. If you receive a similar call, do not wire money or give out your financial information over the phone. If you are concerned the caller may be legitimate, hang up and contact another family member or friend who can verify the caller’s story.

 

  1. BBB has received a report of a reshipping employment scam from a local consumer. Any “job opportunity” that involves receiving other people’s mail and packages at your home address so that you can inspect and reship the packages is a scam and not a legitimate work-from-home job.

 

  1. A consumer alerted BBB that they were receiving multiple phone calls from a loan company claiming to be accredited with BBB. This turned out to be untrue. Consumers can always verify whether a company is BBB accredited (as well as see their rating, reviews, and any complaints) by visiting bbb.org.

 

  1. Multiple consumers have reported receiving fraudulent phone calls claiming to represent Amazon customer support. BBB reminds consumers that Amazon will not call you to question a purchase on your account. If you have any concerns about your Amazon account, contact the company directly.

 

  1. A local consumer ordered a flower delivery from a florist, only for the delivery to be cancelled and no refund issued. BBB advises consumers to check a company’s reviews and complaints at bbb.orgbefore purchasing a product or service. 

2023 Pop-Up Drop-Off Schedule 

Pop-Up Drop-Offs are free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County. 

2023 Pop-Up Drop-Off Schedule 

All events are 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on a Saturday

May 20

Fern Creek High/Elementary, 8815 Ferndale Rd

June 24

Doss High, 7601 St Andrews Church Rd (tentative)

July 22

Louisville Metro Fleet Services, 3515 Newburg Rd

August 26

UofL Shelby Campus, 440 N Whittington Pkwy

September 16

Sun Valley Park, 10401 Lower River Rd/Ashby Lane Baptist, 6617 Ashby Ln

October 21

Shawnee Park

November 18

UofL Shelby Campus, 440 N Whittington Pkwy

Accepted Items: 

Up to 3 electronic items (recycled)
Metal & appliances, no refrigerators or any items containing coolant (recycled) 
Up to 4 passenger tires (recycled)
Household recyclables, follow curbside rules (recycled)
Yard waste, follow curbside rules, wooden pallets (composted)
Large household items (landfilled) 
Documents for shredding (recycled)
Prescription medication (disposed properly)
Items must already be separated into categories for easy off-loading so as much can be recycled as possible.

Not Accepted:

Garbage, loose debris (use curbside garbage collection or take to landfill)
Concrete, bricks, rocks
Construction debris (take to Waste Reduction Center, fees apply)
Refrigerators or items containing coolant (take to Waste Reduction Center, or metal recycling facility)
Latex paint (disposal information)
Batteries, light bulbs, oil-based paint, varnishes, stains, and other household hazardous waste (take to Haz Bin)
Tree trunks  
Boats, hot tubs
Items from businesses
Trailers greater than 10 feet in length (larger loads can be taken to the Waste Reduction Center)

For more information please click the following link, https://louisvilleky.gov/government/public-works/pop-drop-waste-disposal-events


Billtown Farms Spring Yard Sale


Saturday, 5/13 8 am - 1 pm
Click here for directions to Billtown Farms.



Pine Valley Estates Neighborhood Yard Sale

This year the PVE Neighborhood Yard Sale, will be held on Saturday, April 29th from 8:00 - 2:00. Access through the main entrance on Valley Park Drive or Valley Pine Drive just beyond Hearthstone Meadows.



The Silver Oaks Neighborhood Spring Yard Sale

will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Click here for google directions.


Violence Prevention Training

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