Louisville Metro Government  
Action Summary - Tentative  
Thursday, May 14, 2026  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers/Virtual  
Metro Council  
Tammy Hawkins (D-1), Barbara Shanklin (D-2), Shameka Parrish-Wright (D-3),  
Ken Herndon (D-4), Donna L. Purvis (D-5), JP Lyninger (D-6),  
Paula McCraney (I-7), Ben Reno-Weber (D-8), Andrew Owen (D-9),  
Josie Raymond (D-10), Kevin Kramer (R-11), Jonathan "JJ" Joseph (R-12),  
Dan Seum, Jr. (R-13), Crystal Bast (R-14), Jennifer Chappell (D-15),  
Scott Reed (R-16), Markus Winkler (D-17), Marilyn Parker (R-18),  
Anthony Piagentini (R-19), Stuart Benson (R-20), Betsy Ruhe (D-21),  
Kevin Bratcher (R-22), Jeff Hudson (R-23), Ginny Mulvey-Woolridge (R-24),  
Khalil Batshon (R-25), Brent Ackerson (D-26)  
President: Brent Ackerson (D-26)  
President Pro-Tem: Tammy Hawkins (D-1)  
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance  
Council President Ackerson called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. and asked  
all to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.  
Members Roll Call  
A quorum was established.  
24 - Council Member Tammy Hawkins (D-1), Council Member Barbara Shanklin (D-2),  
Council Member Shameka Parrish-Wright (D-3), Council Member Ken Herndon  
(D-4), Council Member Donna L. Purvis (D-5), Council Member JP Lyninger  
(D-6), Council Member Paula McCraney (I-7), Council Member Ben Reno-Weber  
(D-8), Committee Member Andrew Owen (D-9), Council Member Josie Raymond  
(D-10), Council Member Jonathan "JJ" Joseph (R-12), Council Member Dan  
Seum Jr. (R-13), Council Member Crystal Bast (R-14), Council Member Jennifer  
Chappell (D-15), Council Member Scott Reed (R-16), Council Member Markus  
Winkler (D-17), Council Member Marilyn Parker (R-18), Council Member Anthony  
Piagentini (R-19), Council Member Stuart Benson (R-20), Council Member Betsy  
Ruhe (D-21), Council Member Kevin Bratcher (R-22), Council Member Jeff  
Hudson (R-23), Council Member Khalil Batshon (R-25) and Council President  
Brent Ackerson (D-26)  
Present:  
2 - Council Member Kevin Kramer (R-11) and Council Member Ginny  
Mulvey-Woolridge (R-24)  
Excused:  
Support Staff  
Jason Fowler, Jefferson County Attorney’s Office  
Amanda Baker, Jefferson County Attorney’s Office  
Robert Tinsley, Metro Technology Services  
Clerk(s)  
Sonya Harward, Clerk  
Cheryl Woods, Assistant Clerk  
Introduction of Page(s)  
1.  
Council Member Reno-Weber introduced the Pages from District 8, Ava Reno-Weber  
and Lila DeGonda.  
Special Recognitions and Proclamations  
2.  
3.  
Council Member Raymond recognized Braden Peterson from Tully Elementary for  
placing 1st at the STLP Competition for his Minecraft Video entry. (Video Link:  
https://youtu.be/Rq1BZvKSApU?feature=shared)  
Attachments:  
Council Members recognized Geoff Wohl on his retirement.  
Attachments:  
Geoff Wohl, District 10 Legislative Assistant, also spoke to this item.  
4.  
Council Member Bast and Council Member Parrish-Wright recognized Da’Jon  
Hayes-Burr and Lakeita Burr-Smith.  
Attachments:  
Addresses to the Council  
5.  
Addresses to Council - May 14, 2026  
Attachments:  
The Clerk called forward the following speakers:  
- Kevin McClure  
- Dee Buscetto  
- Joshua Allen  
- Meshorn Daniels  
- James Elliott  
- Pam Chancey  
- Irina Batiste  
- Melissa Baere  
- Maria Gurren  
- Daniel Cobble  
Council Minutes  
Regular: Metro Council - April 23, 2026  
6.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council  
Member Lyninger, that the Council Minutes be approved.  
The motion carried by a voice vote.  
Committee Minutes  
A motion was made by Council Member Batshon, seconded by Council  
Member Ruhe, that the Committee Minutes be approved.  
The motion carried by a voice vote.  
Regular: Committee of the Whole - April 23, 2026  
7.  
Attachments:  
8.  
Regular: Labor and Economic Development Committee – May 5, 2026  
Attachments:  
Regular: Public Works Committee - May 5, 2026  
9.  
Attachments:  
10.  
11.  
Regular: Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee - May 5, 2026  
Attachments:  
Regular: Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health, and Education Committee – May  
6, 2026  
Attachments:  
12.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
Regular: Appropriations Committee - May 6, 2026  
Attachments:  
Regular: Public Safety Committee - May 6, 2026  
Attachments:  
Regular: Parks and Sustainability Committee - May 7, 2026  
Attachments:  
Regular: Budget Committee – May 7, 2026  
Attachments:  
Communications to the Council  
The Clerk read the appointments into the record. Those appointments  
requiring Council approval were assigned to the Government Oversight/Audit  
and Appointments Committee.  
16.  
Bardstown Road Overlay District Board - Carole Yocum, Alicia Ariatti (New  
Appointments) and Aaron Givhan, JonAnthony Floyed-Jackson, Kelly Estep  
(Reappointments).  
Attachments:  
17.  
Civilian Review and Accountability Board - Donald Marlin, Resean Crawley, Sarah  
Provancher (New Appointments).  
Attachments:  
18.  
19.  
20.  
Human Relations Commission - Advocacy Board - Liz O'Sullivan (New Appointment).  
Attachments:  
Jefferson County Extension Board - Lisa Hite (Reappointment).  
Attachments:  
Urban Services District Board - Nima Mahmoodi, Kasey Doss (New Appointments).  
Metro Council approval is not required.  
Attachments:  
Special Notice of Proposed Amendment to Metro Council Rules  
21.  
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE  
LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT REGARDING PRESIDING  
OFFICER AT COMMITTEE MEETINGS.  
Sponsors:Primary Anthony Piagentini (R-19) and Primary Tammy Hawkins (D-1)  
Attachments:  
This served as notice of a proposed Council Rule change, pursuant to Council  
Rule 1.01(d), and it received a first reading.  
Consent Calendar  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council  
Member Batshon, to approve the Consent Calendar.  
The motion carried by the following vote and all items on the Consent  
Calendar were approved:  
24 - Hawkins, Shanklin, Parrish-Wright, Herndon, Purvis, Lyninger, McCraney,  
Reno-Weber, Owen, Raymond, Joseph, Seum Jr. , Bast, Chappell, Reed,  
Winkler, Parker, Piagentini, Benson, Ruhe, Bratcher, Hudson, Batshon and  
Ackerson  
Yes:  
2 - Kramer and Mulvey-Woolridge  
Excused:  
Legislation forwarded from APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE  
22.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD  
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO  
KENTUCKY SHAKESPEARE, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE KENTUCKY  
SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL IN CENTRAL PARK TO BE HELD MAY 27 THROUGH  
AUGUST 9, 2026.  
Sponsors:  
Primary JP Lyninger (D-6)  
Attachments:  
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 074-2026  
23.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,550 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD  
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO  
OLD LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY COALITION INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE  
2026 OLD LOUISVILLE FARMER’S MARKET TO BE HELD IN CENTRAL PARK MAY 9,  
2026, THROUGH NOVEMBER 14, 2026.  
Sponsors:Primary JP Lyninger (D-6)  
Attachments:  
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 075-2026  
24.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $39,650 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT  
FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $9,912.50 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12, 13, 14,  
AND 25; TO METRO PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SOUTHWEST MUSIC  
SERIES TO BE HELD JUNE 13, AUGUST 1, AND SEPTEMBER 12, 2026.  
Sponsors:Primary Jonathan "JJ" Joseph (R-12), Primary Dan Seum Jr. (R-13), Primary Crystal  
Bast (R-14) and Primary Khalil Batshon (R-25)  
Attachments:  
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 076-2026  
Legislation forwarded from BUDGET COMMITTEE  
25.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 091, SERIES 2025, RELATING TO THE  
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 OPERATING BUDGET, BY TRANSFERRING $4,000 FROM THE  
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND (DISTRICT 05) TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO  
COUNCIL GENERAL OPERATIONS (DISTRICT 05).  
Sponsors:  
Primary Donna L. Purvis (D-5)  
Attachments:  
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 077-2026  
26.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 072, SERIES 2020, RELATING TO THE  
FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 CAPITAL BUDGET, ORDINANCE NO. 088, SERIES 2021,  
RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 CAPITAL BUDGET, AND ORDINANCE NO.  
084, SERIES 2022, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 CAPITAL BUDGET BY  
TRANSFERRING $24,550 BETWEEN EXISTING DISTRICT 06 PROJECTS.  
Sponsors:Primary JP Lyninger (D-6)  
Attachments:  
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 078-2026  
Legislation forwarded from EQUITY, COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, HOUSING, HEALTH  
AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE  
27.  
A RESOLUTION HONORING MR. FRED T. STONER, SR. BY NAMING THE CORNER OF  
ROSELANE STREET AND SOUTH HANCOCK STREET AS “FRED T. STONER, SR.  
WAY” IN HIS HONOR.  
Sponsors:Primary Ken Herndon (D-4)  
Attachments:  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Resolution No. 032-2026  
Legislation forwarded from GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT/AUDIT AND  
APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE  
28.  
AN ORDINANCE OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO COUNCIL TO  
APPROVE THE ANNEXATION BY THE CITY OF GLENVIEW OF A PORTION OF ORION  
ROAD EAST OF LIME KILN LANE AND THE LOTS LOCATED THEREON, CONTIGUOUS  
TO THE PRESENT BOUNDARY OF SAID CITY BUT NOT CONTIGUOUS TO THE  
BOUNDARY OF THE FORMER CITY OF LOUISVILLE, AND BEING IN THE  
UNINCORPORATED AREA OF THE FORMER COUNTY OF JEFFERSON.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Scott Reed (R-16)  
Attachments:  
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 079-2026  
29.  
APPOINTMENT OF KEON SCOTT TO THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT. (TERM  
EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2027)  
Attachments:  
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
30.  
REAPPOINTMENT OF MATTHEW MICHAUD TO THE JEFFERSON COUNTY EXTENSION  
BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2028)  
Attachments:  
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
31.  
32.  
33.  
APPOINTMENT OF BRIANNE KELLY TO THE JUNETEENTH JUBILEE COMMISSION.  
(TERM EXPIRES APRIL 29, 2029)  
Attachments:  
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
REAPPOINTMENT OF DR. TERRI DAVENPORT TO THE JUNETEENTH JUBILEE  
COMMISSION. (TERM EXPIRES APRIL 29, 2029)  
Attachments:  
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
APPOINTMENT OF TREVOR PAWL TO THE KENTUCKIANAWORKS – GREATER  
LOUISVILLE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES FEBRUARY 28,  
2028)  
Attachments:  
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
34.  
APPOINTMENT OF DR. NICOLE COBB TO THE KENTUCKIANAWORKS – GREATER  
LOUISVILLE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JULY 28, 2028)  
Attachments:  
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
35.  
APPOINTMENT OF TIMOTHY HUVAL TO THE KENTUCKIANAWORKS – GREATER  
LOUISVILLE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2028)  
Attachments:  
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
36.  
APPOINTMENT OF GAYLE DICKERSON TO THE KENTUCKIANA WORKS – GREATER  
LOUISVILLE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 21,  
2028)  
Attachments:  
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
37.  
REAPPOINTMENT OF CHRISTI ROBINSON TO THE LOUISVILLE CONVENTION AND  
VISITORS BUREAU. (TERM EXPIRES FEBRUARY 28, 2029)  
Attachments:  
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
38.  
APPOINTMENT OF AUBREY GREGORY TO THE LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN  
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 2, 2027)  
Attachments:  
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
39.  
REAPPOINTMENT OF ANDY TREINEN TO THE LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN  
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES MARCH 23, 2029)  
Attachments:  
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
40.  
APPOINTMENT OF CAROL TIMMONS TO THE REVENUE COMMISSION. (TERM  
EXPIRES OCTOBER 1, 2028)  
Attachments:  
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Legislation forwarded from PARKS AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE  
41.  
A RESOLUTION RENAMING BALLARD PARK TO “SMOKETOWN-BALLARD PARK.”  
Sponsors:Primary Ken Herndon (D-4)  
Attachments:  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Resolution No. 033-2026  
42.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A TOTAL OF $6,500 FROM  
HUMANA, LOUISVILLE METROPOLITAN SEWER DISTRICT, AND THE  
BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION FOR THE SPONSORSHIP OF THE EARTH FEST TO  
BE ADMNISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY.  
Sponsors:Primary Ken Herndon (D-4)  
Attachments:  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Resolution No. 034-2026  
Legislation forwarded from PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE  
43.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES  
CHAPTER 91 DEFINITIONS TO REMOVE CERTAIN RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS.  
Sponsors:Primary Jennifer Chappell (D-15)  
Attachments:  
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 080-2026  
Old Business  
44.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$1,500] [$11,200] $13,450 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD  
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,500 FROM DISTRICT 2;  
$1,700 FROM DISTRICT 3; $1,500 [EACH] FROM DISTRICTS [2 AND 9]; $1,000 EACH  
FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 26; [AND] $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15,  
16, 17, 20, 21, AND 24; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 5; TO THE OFFICE OF SOCIAL  
SERVICES - FIRST NEIGHBORHOOD PLACE FOR BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL  
SUPPLIES TO BE DISTRIBUTED AT THEIR ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL FESTIVAL TO  
BE HELD JULY 18, 2026 (AS AMENDED).  
Sponsors:Primary Barbara Shanklin (D-2), Additional Shameka Parrish-Wright (D-3), Additional  
Andrew Owen (D-9), Additional Tammy Hawkins (D-1), Additional Ben Reno-Weber  
(D-8), Additional Josie Raymond (D-10), Additional Jonathan "JJ" Joseph (R-12),  
Additional Dan Seum Jr. (R-13), Additional Crystal Bast (R-14), Additional Jennifer  
Chappell (D-15), Additional Scott Reed (R-16), Additional Markus Winkler (D-17),  
Additional Stuart Benson (R-20), Additional Betsy Ruhe (D-21) and Additional Ginny  
Mulvey-Woolridge (R-24)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council  
Member Seum, that this Ordinance be reconsidered.  
The motion to reconsider carried by a voice vote.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 071-2026  
A motion was made by Council Member McCraney, seconded by Committee  
Member Owen, that this Ordinance be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Joseph  
- Council President Ackerson  
A motion was made by Council Member Seum, seconded by Council Member  
Owen, that this Ordinance be amended as follows:  
- add an additional $1,000 from District 2 for a new total of $2,500  
- add $1,000 from District 26  
- add $250 from District 5  
The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated total of  
$13,450.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 071-2026  
The motion to approve carried by the following vote and the amended  
Ordinance passed:  
24 - Hawkins, Shanklin, Parrish-Wright, Herndon, Purvis, Lyninger, McCraney,  
Reno-Weber, Owen, Raymond, Joseph, Seum Jr. , Bast, Chappell, Reed,  
Winkler, Parker, Piagentini, Benson, Ruhe, Bratcher, Hudson, Batshon and  
Ackerson  
Yes:  
2 - Kramer and Mulvey-Woolridge  
Excused:  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 071-2026  
45.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $26,600 FROM DISTRICT 26 NEIGHBORHOOD  
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR A  
TWO-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF FOUR FLOCK CAMERAS TO  
BE INSTALLED IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS WITHIN METRO COUNCIL DISTRICT 26.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Brent Ackerson (D-26)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council  
Member Seum, that this Ordinance be approved.  
* Council President Ackerson relinquished the chair to President Pro-Tem  
Hawkins at 7:06 p.m.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Joseph  
- Council President Ackerson  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance passed:  
* Council President Ackerson resumed the chair at 7:08 p.m.  
21 - Hawkins, Shanklin, Herndon, Purvis, McCraney, Reno-Weber, Owen, Raymond,  
Joseph, Seum Jr. , Bast, Reed, Winkler, Parker, Piagentini, Benson, Ruhe,  
Bratcher, Hudson, Batshon and Ackerson  
Yes:  
3 - Parrish-Wright, Lyninger and Chappell  
2 - Kramer and Mulvey-Woolridge  
Present:  
Excused:  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 081-2026  
46.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,650 FROM DISTRICT 20 NEIGHBORHOOD  
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR A  
TWO-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF ONE FLOCK CAMERA TO BE  
INSTALLED NEAR THE GRAND LAKES SUBDIVISION IN DISTRICT 20.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Stuart Benson (R-20)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council  
Member Seum, that this Ordinance be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Joseph  
- Council Member Benson  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance passed:  
21 - Hawkins, Shanklin, Herndon, Purvis, McCraney, Reno-Weber, Owen, Raymond,  
Joseph, Seum Jr. , Bast, Reed, Winkler, Parker, Piagentini, Benson, Ruhe,  
Bratcher, Hudson, Batshon and Ackerson  
Yes:  
3 - Parrish-Wright, Lyninger and Chappell  
2 - Kramer and Mulvey-Woolridge  
Present:  
Excused:  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 082-2026  
47.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$1,000] $10,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD  
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,300 FROM DISTRICT 3;  
$1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 6, 19, AND 22; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4, 9, 12,  
14, 16, 18, 21, AND 25; $450 FROM DISTRICT 7; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1,  
13, 15, 17, AND 20; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO  
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA MID-STATES, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS  
2026 H.E.R.O. RUN TO BE HELD MAY 30, 2026 (AS AMENDED).  
Sponsors:Primary JP Lyninger (D-6)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Council Member Seum, seconded by Council Member  
Batshon, that this Ordinance be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Joseph  
- Council Member Lyninger  
- Council Member Winkler  
- Council Member Piagentini  
- Council Member Reed  
- Council Member Ruhe  
- Council Member Bratcher  
- Council Member Bast  
- Council Member Parrish-Wright  
- Council Member McCraney  
A motion was made by Council Member Winkler, seconded by Council Member  
Bast, that this Ordinance be amended as follows:  
- add $1,300 from District 3  
- add $1,000 each from Districts 19 and 22  
- add $500 each from Districts 4, 9, 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, and 25  
- add $450 from District 7  
- add $250 each from Districts 1, 13, 15, 17, and 20  
The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated total of  
$10,000.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 083-2026  
The motion to approve carried by the following vote and the amended  
Ordinance passed:  
24 - Hawkins, Shanklin, Parrish-Wright, Herndon, Purvis, Lyninger, McCraney,  
Reno-Weber, Owen, Raymond, Joseph, Seum Jr. , Bast, Chappell, Reed,  
Winkler, Parker, Piagentini, Benson, Ruhe, Bratcher, Hudson, Batshon and  
Ackerson  
Yes:  
2 - Kramer and Mulvey-Woolridge  
Excused:  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 083-2026  
48.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$2,000] $6,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD  
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 6;  
$1,500 FROM DISTRICT 15; $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 3; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8  
AND 21; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 9 AND 13; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF  
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO POORCASTLE FESTIVAL, INC. FOR COSTS  
ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2026 POORCASTLE FESTIVAL TO BE HELD MAY 15-17, 2026  
(AS AMENDED).  
Sponsors:Primary JP Lyninger (D-6)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Council Member Seum, seconded by Council Member  
Winkler, that this Ordinance be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Joseph  
- Council Member Lyninger  
- Council Member Chappell  
A motion was made by Council Member Seum, seconded by Council Member  
Batshon, that this Ordinance be amended as follows:  
- add $1,500 from District 15  
- add $1,000 from District 3  
- add $500 each from Districts 8 and 21  
- add $250 each from Districts 9 and 13  
The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated total of  
$6,000.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 084-2026  
The motion to approve carried by the following vote and the amended  
Ordinance passed:  
24 - Hawkins, Shanklin, Parrish-Wright, Herndon, Purvis, Lyninger, McCraney,  
Reno-Weber, Owen, Raymond, Joseph, Seum Jr. , Bast, Chappell, Reed,  
Winkler, Parker, Piagentini, Benson, Ruhe, Bratcher, Hudson, Batshon and  
Ackerson  
Yes:  
2 - Kramer and Mulvey-Woolridge  
Excused:  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 084-2026  
49.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$3,250] [$12,000] $11,200 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD  
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: [$4,100 FROM DISTRICT 2;]  
$1,750 FROM DISTRICT 3; $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 9; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2,  
4, 7, AND 8; [AND] $750 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 15 AND 21; $500 EACH FROM  
DISTRICTS 12 AND 20; $350 FROM DISTRICT 24; $300 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 6 AND  
14; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13 AND 17; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF  
BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT, TO LOUISVILLE INDEPENDENT BUSINESS ALLIANCE,  
INC, FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2026 BUY LOCAL FAIR TO BE HELD MAY  
31, 2026 (AS AMENDED).  
Sponsors:Primary Andrew Owen (D-9), Primary Ben Reno-Weber (D-8), Primary Jennifer  
Chappell (D-15), Additional Barbara Shanklin (D-2), Additional Shameka  
Parrish-Wright (D-3), Additional Paula McCraney (I-7), Additional Stuart Benson  
(R-20), Additional Ginny Mulvey-Woolridge (R-24), Additional JP Lyninger (D-6),  
Additional Jonathan "JJ" Joseph (R-12) and Additional Markus Winkler (D-17)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council  
Member Seum, that this Ordinance be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Joseph  
- Council Member Owen  
A motion was made by Council Member Owen, seconded by Council Member  
Seum, that this Ordinance be amended as follows:  
- decrease the amount from District 2 from $4,100 to $1,000  
- add $1,000 from District 4  
- add $750 from District 21  
- add $300 from District 14  
- add $250 from District 13  
The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated total of  
$11,200.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 085-2026  
The motion to approve carried by the following vote and the amended  
Ordinance passed:  
24 - Hawkins, Shanklin, Parrish-Wright, Herndon, Purvis, Lyninger, McCraney,  
Reno-Weber, Owen, Raymond, Joseph, Seum Jr. , Bast, Chappell, Reed,  
Winkler, Parker, Piagentini, Benson, Ruhe, Bratcher, Hudson, Batshon and  
Ackerson  
Yes:  
2 - Kramer and Mulvey-Woolridge  
Excused:  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 085-2026  
50.  
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF LOCAL INCENTIVES TO WIELAND  
NORTH AMERICAN, INC. AND ANY SUBSEQUENT ASSIGNEES OR APPROVED  
AFFILIATES THEREOF PURSUANT TO KRS CHAPTER 154, SUBCHAPTER 32.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Scott Reed (R-16)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Council Member Winkler, seconded by Committee  
Member Owen, that this Resolution be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Reno-Weber  
- Council Member Lyninger  
- Council Member Reed  
- Council Member Piagentini  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was adopted.  
Enactment No: Resolution No. 035-2026  
New Business  
The Assistant Clerk provided a first reading of New Business and the  
respective committee assignments for the record.  
Legislation assigned to APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE  
51.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT  
FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 6; THROUGH THE  
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO LOUISVILLE TOOL LIBRARY, INC. FOR  
RENT AND UTILITIES FOR THE LOUISVILLE TOOL LIBRARY.  
Sponsors:  
Primary JP Lyninger (D-6)  
Attachments:  
52.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT  
FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 6; THROUGH THE  
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, THE BARD’S TOWN THEATRE, INC. FOR  
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS NEW WORKS AND PRODUCTION PROGRAM.  
Sponsors:Primary JP Lyninger (D-6)  
Attachments:  
53.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $4,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT  
FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 9; $500 FROM  
DISTRICT 8; AND $500 FROM DISTRICT 15; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF BUDGET AND  
MANAGEMENT, TO CRESCENT HILL COMMUNITY COUNCIL, INC. FOR COSTS  
ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2026 CRESCENT HILL FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVAL.  
Sponsors:Primary Andrew Owen (D-9)  
Attachments:  
54.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT  
FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $6,000 FROM DISTRICT 6; THROUGH THE  
OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT, TO PROMINENT YOUTH OF AMERICA, INC.  
FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS JACKSON WOODS SUMMER PROGRAM TO BE  
HELD JUNE 22 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026.  
Sponsors:  
Primary JP Lyninger (D-6)  
Attachments:  
Legislation assigned to BUDGET COMMITTEE  
55.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 092, SERIES 2025 RELATING TO THE  
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPITAL BUDGET, BY TRANSFERRING FUNDS WITHIN THE  
TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECT AND ADDING LANGUAGE PERTAINING TO THIS  
PROJECT.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Kevin Kramer (R-11)  
Attachments:  
56.  
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BUDGET AND ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT PLAN  
FOR THE GREATER LOUISVILLE LODGING MANAGEMENT DISTRICT DBA  
LOUISVILLE HOTEL PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2026, TO JUNE 30,  
2027.  
Sponsors:Primary Kevin Kramer (R-11)  
Attachments:  
Legislation assigned to EQUITY, COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, HOUSING, HEALTH AND  
EDUCATION COMMITTEE  
57.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $59,357.92 OF FUNDING  
FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE THROUGH THE SUMMER FEEDING  
SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF  
PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Barbara Shanklin (D-2)  
Attachments:  
58.  
A RESOLUTION HONORING REV. DR. LEONARD RAMSEY BY NAMING THE CORNER  
OF DIXIE HIGHWAY AND GAULBERT AVENUE AS “REV. DR. LEONARD RAMSEY  
WAY” IN HIS HONOR.  
Sponsors:  
Primary JP Lyninger (D-6)  
Attachments:  
Legislation assigned to LABOR AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE  
59.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 95, SERIES 2025 IN ORDER TO AMEND  
THE PROJECT, ADOPTING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN,  
APPROVING ENTERING INTO AN AMENDED AND RESTATED LOCAL PARTICIPATION  
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE "RELEASED AMOUNT"  
PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED  
LOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, REQUIRING THE SUBMISSION OF REGULAR  
REPORTS TO LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AND  
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS AND  
THE TAKING OF ANY OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE  
PURPOSES AUTHORIZED BY THIS ORDINANCE.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Ken Herndon (D-4)  
Attachments:  
Legislation assigned to PARKS AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE  
60.  
61.  
62.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO  
GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) SECTION 42.31 TO PERMIT THE  
FORAGING OF CERTAIN PLANT MATERIAL IN LOUISVILLE METRO PARKS.  
Sponsors:  
Primary JP Lyninger (D-6)  
Attachments:  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO  
GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) SECTION 42.41 TO SET GREEN  
FEES AT LOUISVILLE METRO GOLF COURSES.  
Sponsors:Primary Anthony Piagentini (R-19), Primary Khalil Batshon (R-25) and Primary Ben  
Reno-Weber (D-8)  
Attachments:  
A RESOLUTION URGING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE URBAN FOREST MASTER  
PLAN STRATEGIES/ACTIONS TO ENSURE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO  
GOVERNMENT’S TREE CANOPY IS RESILIENT, PROTECTED, AND SUSTAINABLE.  
Sponsors:Primary Jennifer Chappell (D-15), Additional Betsy Ruhe (D-21), Additional Ben  
Reno-Weber (D-8), Additional Andrew Owen (D-9) and Additional JP Lyninger (D-6)  
Attachments:  
63.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT FUNDS TOTALING $265,000  
FROM THE UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION (USTA) FOR THE  
RECONSTRUCTION OF TEN (10) TENNIS COURTS AT SENECA PARK TO BE  
ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Andrew Owen (D-9)  
Attachments:  
Legislation assigned to PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE  
64.  
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3827  
POPLAR LEVEL ROAD CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY .22 ACRES AND BEING IN  
LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 26ZONE0025).  
Sponsors:Primary Andrew Owen (D-9)  
Attachments:  
65.  
AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON REZONING,  
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND PLAN CERTAIN, CATEGORY 2B AND 3  
DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPLICATIONS RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATION HOTELS  
AND DATA CENTERS PENDING A REVIEW AND RECOMMENDED CHANGES BY THE  
PLANNING COMMISSION.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Jennifer Chappell (D-15)  
Attachments:  
Legislation assigned to PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE  
69.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $19,942.31 FROM THE U.S.  
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE THROUGH THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF  
CHIEFS OF POLICE (IACP) GRANT PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE  
LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Dan Seum Jr. (R-13)  
Attachments:  
Legislation assigned to PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE  
70.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES  
(“LMCO”) CHAPTER 99 REGULATING NOISE.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Ben Reno-Weber (D-8) and Primary Khalil Batshon (R-25)  
Attachments:  
Announcements  
Adjournment  
No announcements were made.  
Without objection, the meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.