Oct 6, 2023
Dear Neighbor,
As work on Hikes Lane continues to unfold, I wanted to say thank you to those who have been patient with our workers and contractors who are trying to complete this important project on schedule.
Many have raised concerns about the state of Hikes Lane over the years, and several continue to keep a watchful eye on the project as it progresses. We are reporting these concerns and working with Public Works to address them as the project hopefully enters its final month.
We ask your continued patience as the detours change and some of our neighbors are not as careful or considerate of others on the roadways during construction. Please know that the inconvenience should subside by the end of this month.
Have a good weekend,
 Brent T. Ackerson
26th District Councilman
 Hikes Lane is undergoing a multi-month rehabilitation project, which may be completed in late Oct 2023. Expect delays and detours as we repair and replace many of the concrete slabs that make up this connective roadway. We will try to keep you updated on closures as we are made aware of them.
IMPORTANT!! - Pay close attention to work plan and detour map to best navigate the area!
Chevy Chase Detour
Starting on Thursday 9/28 and running until Monday 10/9, the contractor plans to close the intersection at Hikes Lane and Downing Avenue. They will detour traffic to Chevy Chase Road.
Hikes and Goldsmith Detour
Starting on Wednesday 10/4 and running until Sunday 10/8, the contractor plans to close the Hikes Ln and Goldsmith Ln intersection and detour traffic to Bardstown Rd.
Every three years, Jefferson County hosts a Waste Tire Collection Event. The next event is Oct. 7 at 1030 Phillips Lane, across from the Kentucky Exposition Center.
Saturday, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Tires must be separated by type prior to arrival. Any Kentucky resident is eligible to dispose of an unlimited number of tires EXCEPT tire retailers, scrap/salvage yards, and recycling facilities.
Accepted:
• Tires on or off rim
• Truck, light truck, and passenger
• Tractor and farm implement
• Bicycle, motorcycle, golf cart, ATV
Not Accepted:
• Foam filled
• Calcium filled
• Off road construction
• Rubber tracks
• Solid tires with or without press on rims
• Any tires generated outside of KY
• Tires from tire retailers, scrap/salvage yards, and recycling businesses
Kentucky residents wanting to vote in this year's general election have an important date coming up: Oct. 10. That's the deadline to register if you want to cast a ballot in this year's general election, which includes state races for governor and five other constitutional offices. There are other races on the ballot as well, depending on where you live.
New voters who will be 18 years old by Election Day (Nov. 7) are eligible.
Register to vote or update your voter registration by clicking here.
Tree Week Louisville will be held Saturday, October 7 to Saturday, October 14 to celebrate and raise awareness of the value of community forests and green spaces. Review the Tree Week calendar for more details on the following events:
Saturday, October 7:
- 40% all deciduous trees at The Plant Kingdom
- 9:00 AM Tree Adoption Event at the Louisville Zoo
- 10:00 AM Trees of the Outer Bluegrass hosted by Creasey Mahan
Monday, October 9
- 1:00 PM Mulch Monday with Louisville Urban Forestry
- 5:00 PM Highlands Tree Walk
Tuesday, October 10
- 10:00 AM Volunteer at Prune-A-Vul with Louisville Urban Forestry
Wednesday, October 11
- 10:00 AM Volunteer Mulching at Unseld Early Learning Center
- 7:00 PM TREEvia at Atrium Brewing on Logan Street
Thursday, October 12
- 5:00 PM UK Landscape Architecture Reception & Poster Session
Friday, October 14
- 9:30 AM Volunteer Tree Planting with Trees Louisville
- 10:30 AM Early Autumn Tree Tour at Cave Hill Cemetery
- 12:00 PM Big Trees Walking Tour at Cherokee Park
Interested in hosting a Tree Week event? Please contact morgan@treeslouisville.org to propose your idea. Visit the Tree Week website and Facebook event for more details.
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Registration is now OPEN!
Our Fall Community-Wide Cleanup is happening Saturday, October 21st! Be a part of this city-wide event to keep Louisville looking bright and beautiful. Check out our website to register.
We encourage all residents to make a difference by taking part in our Community-Wide Cleanup-- it is a great service opportunity for boy/girl scouts, sports teams, faith groups, community organizations, and corporate teams.
Cleanups are an integral part of Brightside's mission and without the help of volunteer groups, and many other volunteers throughout the year, Brightside could not achieve our goals of a cleaner, greener Louisville.
Neighborhoods can hold their own cleanups at any point throughout the year and we can provide gloves and bags for each Neighborhood Cleanup. We will work with Solid Waste Management to have the collected litter bags picked up. Give us a call at (502) 574-2613 or register online about two weeks prior to your event to schedule your cleanup and for information about getting supplies.
Jack O’Lantern Spectacular, presented by Thorntons, is celebrating its 11th year from October 3-31 at Iroquois Park. This year’s theme is “Wanderlust: The World is Your Pumpkin,” and will feature skits and scenes from travel destinations from across the country and around the world. Guests can weave their way through the woods and visit national parks, ancient wonders of the world, and other “bucket list” destinations. Attendees should be prepared to enjoy re-creations of Route 66, the Grand Canyon, ancient pyramids, and Merry Olde England.
Event Details Jack O’Lantern Spectacular presented by Thorntons:
- The event runs from Tuesday, October 3 through Tuesday, October 31
- The event will be open from Dusk-1000pm, Sunday through Thursday, and until 11:00pm on Friday and Saturday
- The event is held rain or shine unless dangerous weather conditions arise.
- To reduce crowds and traffic, there will be timed ticketing for every night of the show.
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Sunday-Thursday pricing: Adults - $15, Seniors (65+) - $13, Children (3-12) - $12
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Friday-Saturday pricing: Adults - $20, Seniors (65+) - $17, Children (3-12) - $15
- The Sunday - Thursday 9:30 time slot will be offered at $2 off the regular price
- Children 2 and under are free
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The Pre-Lit Bash – Presented by Heaven Hill is on opening night, Tuesday, October 3. Guests can enjoy spirits (the alcoholic kind), and food before being escorted to the head of the trail.
- Tickets for groups of 20 or more can be purchased in advance for Jack O’Lantern Spectacular by emailing contact@jackolanternlouisville.org.
- Thanks to one of the sponsors, Republic Bank, clients and employees can get $2 off tickets for Jack O’Lantern Spectacular on Wednesday, October 18. For online ticket purchases, contact your Republic Bank for a discount code or purchase at the gate with a Republic Bank credit/debit card or employee ID.
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Sensory Night – Presented by PNC Bank will be held on Monday, October 25 with gates opening early at 6 p.m. During this special sensory-friendly hour, pumpkins will light up the woods but there will be low music and no special effects. Designed for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), sensory processing differences, and their families.
- The entrance is at 1080 Amphitheater Road, at the intersection of New Cut and Kenwood.
- Thanks so much to the additional sponsors, Louisville Regional Airport Authority, LG&E and KU, Porta Kleen, La Quinta by Wyndham, VIA Studio, and UFCW 22
TELEPHONE APPOINTMENT LINE OPEN NOW TO SCHEDULE IN ADVANCE
Louisville Metro Resilience and Community Services (RCS) is offering pre-registration for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Fall Subsidy Component. The pre-registration will begin on Monday, October 3, and end on October 31, or until appointments reach capacity.
Pre-registration is for Jefferson County residents, within 130% of the federal poverty guidelines, who are elderly (60 years or older) or disabled and receive a fixed income (Social Security, SSI, pension or Black Lung benefits).
Also, through a new partnership with MSD, eligible residents will have the opportunity to apply for MSD’s Senior Citizen Discount Program.
Senior citizens, 65 or older with a gross annual household income of $35,000 or less, may be eligible to receive a 30 percent discount on wastewater charges and the consent decree surcharge.
Eligible households can apply for one or both LIHEAP Subsidy and the MSD’s Senior Discount Program with one single appointment.
Starting today, Sept. 30, the toll-free automated appointment system is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to schedule an in-person appointment at one of seven locations. The automated scheduler will provide details about these locations as well as eligibility and required documentation.
LIHEAP Fall Subsidy Component, Early Registration Phase
How to apply:
Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 502-991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.
Eligibility:
- Households with elderly (60 years or older) or disabled individuals receiving Social Security, SSI, pension or Black Lung benefits, etc.
- Jefferson County households within 130% of 2022-23 Federal Poverty Guidelines
- Must be responsible for home heating costs or pay heating costs if utilities are included as an undesignated portion of rent.
- LIHEAP Subsidy is a one-time benefit. You do not need to have a past-due balance or disconnect notice to be eligible.
Documentation:
- Proof of all household income for the preceding month (Food Stamp award letter, Social Security Award letter, pay stubs, etc. or proof of $0 income). Note: Zero Income forms are available at the Resilience and Community Services office at 701 W. Ormsby Ave., Suite 201 as well as the seven LIHEAP locations listed below or by clicking here.
- Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
- Most current heating bill; or statement from your landlord if heating expenses are included in your rent; or statement from your utility company if you participate in a pre-pay electric program. Please bring the account number and name on the account for all heating fuel sources and electric.
MSD – Senior Citizen Discount Program
How to apply:
Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 502-991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.
Eligibility:
- Client must be 65 years of age or older and a named customer with MSD.
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Gross household income is $35,000 or less per year.
- Not currently receiving MSD’s EWRAP (Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program) as of date of application.
- Senior Citizen Discount customers must recertify annually
Documentation:
- Proof of age (must provide driver’s license, state ID, or birth certificate).
- Proof of social security number or permanent residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
- Must provide proof of all income received during the previous month by any member of the household (gross).
- Proof of active utility account with Louisville Water Company and MSD. (i.e. Named customers with MSD, receiving metered water service for a property used solely for residential purposes, and owned or leased by customer as principal residence).
Income-eligible residents who do not meet the requirements for LIHEAP pre-registration (who are not elderly or disabled and on a fixed income) may still apply for LIHEAP benefits beginning Nov. 7. Appointments will be taken in advance starting Nov. 3 utilizing the automated scheduler listed above.
MSD clients who do not meet the age requirements or other eligibility for the Senior Citizen Discount Program may still be eligible for EWRAP. Requirements include households within 150% of the federal poverty guidelines. Beginning October 1, 2022, EWRAP triples to provide a 30 percent discount on MSD wastewater charges to customers within 150% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Visit louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP for periodic updates about both of these programs, or for more details about the MSD Discount Programs, visit https://louisvillemsd.org/paymybill.
 The Louisville Metro Police Department and the traffic guards it employs take their responsibility for the safety of students and pedestrians at their assigned intersections throughout Louisville Metro seriously. Currently, they are below their authorized strength and do not have enough traffic guards to cover all the intersections with a need for traffic control. Furthermore, traffic guards are assigned intersections based upon a contractual bidding process. LMPD communicates with the affected schools and is continuously attempting to hire more traffic guards. If you are interested in becoming a traffic guard, please click on this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisvilleky/jobs/2941008/traffic-guard-i for information on the application process.
LMAS is extending the waiving of reclamation fees for owned pets, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder the reunification of beloved companions with their families.
Earlier this year, LMAS announced the waiver of reclamation fees for owned pets and the success of reuniting animals with their owners has led to the extension of the program. During the 3-month period, LMAS has reunited 251 dogs and 28 cats with their owners.
LMAS strives to provide compassionate care to both humans and animals. By waiving redemption fees, the shelter is taking concrete action towards addressing inequities and ensuring that pet owners from all walks of life have an equal opportunity to be reunited with their furry friends.
LMAS’ thanks their non-profit partners, Friends of Metro Animal Services (FOMAS) for providing the necessary funding to make the three-month redemption period possible.
Now through the end of the year, owners can reclaim their lost pets without incurring the usual reclamation fees, including boarding charges, vaccinations, and microchipping. The aim is to alleviate the burden on individuals and families who may be facing financial hardship, ensuring that no pet remains separated from its rightful home due to economic disparities.
- Redemption fees will only be waived for pet owners with no previous violations, and cover microchipping, licensing, and vaccination fees.
- Court fees will not be waived.
- LMAS will not keep a pet impounded due to its owner’s inability to pay and will work with owners who have outstanding balances and want to reclaim their pet.
Redemption fees are set by the Louisville Animal Ordinance. Local animal laws also require pets to be licensed, microchipped, and spayed or neutered before leaving the shelter. To view the animal ordinance and a list of redemption fees, visit http://www.louisvilleky.gov/animal-services
Louisville Metro Animal Services encourages pet owners to visit the shelter to reclaim their companion animals, located at 3528 Newburg Rd during regular business hours, Monday-Saturday 12pm-6pm. The shelter's dedicated staff members will be available to guide owners through the reclamation process, providing support and assistance every step of the way.
Friends of Metro Animal Services (FOMAS) supports LMAS and its many life-saving initiatives through fundraising. If you would like to donate to help citizens in need of financial assistance when reclaiming their pet from the LMAS Shelter, visit www.fomaslou.org
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If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards or Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community.
There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety.
Visit the website to learn more and apply!
Our office routinely publishes information on upcoming public meetings and regarding planning and zoning cases in and around District 26. Our posting in this forum is not an official notice. This list may not be comprehensive nor does it include other zoning matters decided upon by zoning authorities other than Louisville Metro Government.
While we intended to expand the scope of our zoning notices, our office reverted to the former policy of relaying the information we receive from Planning and Zoning. We are limited by ordinance and state law to provide the publicly available information.
We encourage citizens to the click on the links below to comment on the official record or contact the case manager directly using the information below.
3023 Melbourne Ave
Board of Zoning Adjustment Hearing
You are invited to attend a review of a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT for a private institutional use.
Subject Property: 3023 Melbourne Avenue
Case Number: 23-CUP-0285 Case
Manager: Amy Brooks (amy.brooks@louisvilleky.gov)
Application Date: 9/11/2023
Location: Learn how to participate online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
You may participate in person at the Old Jail Auditorium (514 W Liberty St, Louisville, KY 40202). If you are unable to participate in-person, please call 574-6230 or use the link above to learn about other ways to participate or provide comments.
Additional information including but not limited to plans, documents, presentations, petitions, and photographic evidence may be submitted to the case manager by 5:00 P.M. the Tuesday prior to the meeting.
If you wish to submit comments on this case, please submit comments (in writing) to the case manager by 9:00 A.M. Friday, OCTOBER 13, 2023.
Additional information or comments submitted after applicable deadlines must be approved by the Board at the meeting; the Board may choose to not accept such information or comments.
Or visit https://louisville.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for meeting agenda and staff report. Persons who desire special accommodations should contact the Planning Commission office at (502) 5746230 at least one week prior to this meeting. TDD users please use the Relay Service, 1-800-648-6056.
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