Merry Christmas from Councilman Blackwell and the District 12 Office!
As the holiday season fills our homes with warmth and joy, We want to take a moment to thank you for your support and engagement throughout the year. Together, we’ve made strides in improving our community.
May your Christmas be filled with love, laughter, and the spirit of giving. Here’s to a wonderful holiday season for District 12!
Our office will be closed for the Christmas holiday December 23-25 and will reopen on Thursday, December 26. The eNewsletter will go out on Thursday, December 26.
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Metro Council Meeting Highlights
The Louisville Metro Council held their regularly scheduled Council meeting December 12. Here are some of the highlights. https://youtu.be/1npLjgG7j7w
Old Business
Approved
- R-121-24: resolution amending Metro Council Rule 10 regarding Metro Council vacancies.
- O-259-24: an ordinance amending Chapter 150 of LMCO to give greater notice to those affected by the demolition of removal of a building or structure.
- R-154-24: accepting conservation easement at 15205 Brush Run Road.
- O-282-24: an ordinance appropriating and reallocating funds from Opioid Settlement funds through Public Health & Wellness.
- O-290-24: an ordinance authorizing year-end operating budget transfers for FY 2023-2024.
Special Recognitions and Proclamations
- Councilwoman Betsy Ruhe recognized the District 21 Page, Will Hicks.
- President Markus Winkler announced the results of the Metro Council Food drive and presented the donations to the Association of Community Ministries.
- Councilwoman Shameka Parrish-Wright recognized the Kentucky Innocence Project and exonerees from Louisville.
- Councilman Dan Seum recognized retiring Fairdale Fire Department Chief Josh Underwood and Interim Chief Carrie Blevins.
- The Council recognized the outgoing Councilmembers for their service - Jecorey Arthur (4), Phillip Baker (6), Pat Mulvihill (10), Rick Blackwell (12), Cindi Fowler (14), Robin Engel (22), and Madonna Flood (24).
Consent Calendar – all items passed unanimously
- R-146-24: resolution approving the Jefferson County Sheriff’s 2025 Budget.
- R-147-24: resolution approving the Jefferson County Clerk’s 2025 Budget.
- R-139-24: resolution amending the Metro Council Policies and Procedures and Council Personnel Policies.
- R-138-24: resolution urging the mayor to declare Veterans Day a Metro Holiday.
- R-145-24: resolution honoring Old Walnut Street by dedicating the Northwest corner of 13th Street and Muhammad Ali Blvd in its honor.
- O-227-24: an ordinance establishing a Development Area to be known as 615-625 East Market Street Development Area.
- O-265-24: an ordinance amending the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances (LMCO) to require permits for events held in Metro Parks and establishing civil fines and enforcement procedures for the failure to obtain or comply with a permit.
- R-142-24: resolution approving contract for management of Quail Chase Golf Course.
- R-153-24: accepted a conservation easement at 5801 and 5900 Billtown Road.
- O-272-24: an ordinance relating to the detailed District Development Plan for property at 6805 Beulah Church Road.
- R-137-24: resolution directing Landmarks Commission Staff to begin landmarks review process for historic Wagner’s Pharmacy, 3113 South 4th
- R-143-24: resolution directing Landmarks Commission Staff to begin landmarks review process for historic Kosair for Kids, 982 Eastern Parkway.
- R-144-24: resolution requesting the Planning Commission review the Metro Land Development Code Regulations with regard to development along substandard roads.
- R-150-24: resolution approving the noncompetitively negotiated sole source contract for Metro Animal Services for trap neuter and return program with Alley Cat Advocates.
- R-151-24: resolution accepting $963,000 from the Department of Justice for the Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods.
- O-284-24: an ordinance awarding a communications services franchise to Lumos Fiber of Kentucky.
- R-155-24: resolution ratifying and approving a collective bargaining agreement concerning certain employees of the Department of Public Works and Assets.
The Council meeting and attachments may be viewed online here: https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal, and on the Louisville Metro Council Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleMetroCouncil/. |
