Louisville Metro Government  
Action Summary - Final  
Public Works Committee  
Chair Nicole George (D-21)  
Vice Chair Stuart Benson (R-20)  
Committee Member Keisha Dorsey (D-3)  
Committee Member Bill Hollander (D-9)  
Committee Member Anthony Piagentini (R-19)  
Committee Member Madonna Flood (D-24)  
Committee Member Brent Ackerson (D-26)  
Tuesday, October 18, 2022  
4:00 PM  
Council Chambers/Virtual  
THIS MEETING IS BEING HELD VIA VIDEO TELECONFERENCE  
Call to Order  
Roll Call  
Chair George called the meeting to order 4:03 p.m.  
Chair George introduced the committee members and non-committee  
members present . A quorum was established.  
*NOTE: All committee members and non-committee members present  
attended virtually, except Committee Member Hollander and Committee  
Member Piagentini, who attended in Chambers.  
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Present:  
Committee Member Keisha Dorsey (D-3), Committee Member Bill Hollander (D-9),  
Committee Member Anthony Piagentini (R-19), Vice Chair Stuart Benson (R-20),  
Chair Nicole George (D-21), and Committee Member Madonna Flood (D-24)  
1 - Committee Member Brent Ackerson (D-26)  
Excused:  
Non-Committee Member(s)  
Council Member Rick Blackwell (D-12) and Council Member Robin Engel (R-22)  
Support Staff  
Clerk(s)  
Travis Fiechter, Jefferson County Attorney's Office  
Anne Scholtz, Jefferson County Attorney's Office  
Cheryl Woods, Assistant Clerk  
Sonya Harward, Clerk  
Pending Legislation  
[See the "Captioning Transcript of Public Works Committee Meeting - October  
18, 2022.pdf" attached hereto for additional information regarding the  
discussion of each item.]  
Captioning Transcript of Public Works Committee Meeting - October 18, 2022  
Attachments:  
1.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO  
GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 119 REGARDING THE  
REGISTRATION OF RENTAL HOUSING TO INCLUDE AND ASSIGN THE DIRECTOR OF  
LOUISVILLE METRO CODES AND REGULATIONS, OR DESIGNEE, FURTHER  
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT DUTIES REGARDING THE REGISTRY OF  
RENTAL HOUSING UNITS (AS AMENDED).  
Sponsors:Primary Rick Blackwell (D-12), Primary Keisha Dorsey (D-3), Primary Nicole George  
(D-21), Primary Jecorey Arthur (D-4), Additional Donna L. Purvis (D-5) and Additional  
Barbara Shanklin (D-2)  
Attachments:  
This item remained tabled in the committee.  
2.  
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING CERTAIN PROPERTY AT 3907 BARDSTOWN ROAD AS  
SURPLUS AND NOT NEEDED FOR A GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSE AND AUTHORIZING  
ITS TRANSFER.  
Primary Pat Mulvihill (D-10)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
This item remained held in committee.  
3.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $125,000 OF FUNDING FROM  
THE KENTUCKIANA REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE  
INTELLIGENT TRAFFIC SYSTEM PLANNING STUDY TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE  
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & ASSETS.  
Primary Nicole George (D-21)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Piagentini, seconded by Vice  
Chair Benson, that this resolution be recommended for approval.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Dirk Gowin, Public Works  
- Chair George  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent  
Calendar.  
4.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ATTORNEY  
TO BRING A CONDEMNATION ACTION AGAINST THE OWNERS OF CERTAIN  
PROPERTY, PARCEL NO. EIGHT (8), IN JEFFERSON COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH  
THE COOPER CHAPEL ROAD EXTENSION PROJECT. (AS AMENDED)  
Primary Robin Engel (R-22)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Chair Flood, seconded by Committee Member  
Piagentini, that this resolution be recommended for approval.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Engel  
- Mike Penick, Public Works  
- Anne Scholtz, Jefferson County Attorney's Office  
A motion was made by Chair Flood, seconded by Committee Member  
Piagentini, that this Ordinance be amended as shown in the attached  
document titled "R-149-22 V.2 CAM 101822 Parcel No. 8 Cooper Chapel Rd  
(Cedar Brook, et al) Condemnation.pdf".  
The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.  
A motion was made by Chair Flood, seconded by Committee Member  
Piagentini, that this resolution be recommended for approval.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Engel  
- Mike Penick, Public Works  
- Anne Scholtz, Jefferson County Attorney's Office  
A motion was made by Chair Flood, seconded by Committee Member  
Piagentini, that this Ordinance be amended as shown in the attached  
document titled "R-149-22 V.2 CAM 101822 Parcel No. 8 Cooper Chapel Rd  
(Cedar Brook, et al) Condemnation.pdf."  
The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.  
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) - Jeff O'Brien, Louisville Forward  
Attachments:  
Jeff O'Brien, Louisville Forward, gave a presentation (see attached).  
5.  
APPOINTMENT OF ALETHA FIELDS TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO COMPLETE  
STREETS POLICY COALITION (TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2024).  
Attachments:  
Nathan Keltch, Public Works, discussed the process for forming the Louisville  
Metro Complete Streets Policy Coalition.  
A motion was made by Committee Member Piagentini, seconded by  
Committee Member Hollander, that this Appointment be recommended for  
approval.  
Aletha Fields, Appointee spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the  
Consent Calendar.  
6.  
APPOINTMENT OF BENJAMIN PUTMAN TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO COMPLETE  
STREETS POLICY COALITION (TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2025).  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Hollander seconded by Committee  
Member Piagentini, that this Appointment be recommended for approval.  
Benjamin Putman, Appointee spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the  
Consent Calendar.  
7.  
APPOINTMENT OF BILL WRIGHT TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO COMPLETE STREETS  
POLICY COALITION (TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2025).  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Hollander, seconded by  
Committee Member Piagentini, that this Appointment be recommended for  
approval.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Dirk Gowin, Public Works  
- Committee Member Hollander  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the  
Consent Calendar.  
8.  
APPOINTMENT OF DAVID M OROSCO TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO COMPLETE  
STREETS POLICY COALITION (TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2024).  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Piagentini, seconded by  
Committee Member Dorsey, that this Appointment be recommended for  
approval.  
David Orosco, Appointee spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the  
Consent Calendar.  
9.  
APPOINTMENT OF DINO JOHNSON TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO COMPLETE  
STREETS POLICY COALITION (TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2025).  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Piagentini, seconded by  
Committee Member Hollander, that this Appointment be recommended for  
approval.  
Nathan Keltch, spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the  
Consent Calendar.  
10.  
APPOINTMENT OF ELIJAH LACEY TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO COMPLETE STREETS  
POLICY COALITION (TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2025)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Piagentini, seconded by  
Committee Member Dorsey, that this Appointment be recommended for  
approval.  
Elijah Lacey, Appointee spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the  
Consent Calendar.  
11.  
APPOINTMENT OF ESTELA VALDEZ TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO'S COMPLETE  
STREETS POLICY COALITION (TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2025)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Piagentini, seconded by  
Committee Member Dorsey, that this Appointment be recommended for  
approval.  
Estela Valdez, Appointee spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the  
Consent Calendar.  
12.  
APPOINTMENT OF JANET HESTON TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO COMPLETE  
STREETS POLICY COALITION (TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2024)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Piagentini, seconded by  
Committee Member Hollander, that this Appointment be recommended for  
approval.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Chair George  
- Janet Heston, Appointee  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the  
Consent Calendar.  
13.  
APPOINTMENT OF JESSE BRAY TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO COMPLETE STREETS  
POLICY COALITION (TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2025)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Piagentini, seconded by  
Committee Member Hollander, that this Appointment be recommended for  
approval.  
Jesse Bray, Appointee spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the  
Consent Calendar.  
14.  
APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH B SPENCER TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO COMPLETE  
STREETS POLICY COALITION (TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2025)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Piagentini, seconded by  
Committee Member Hollander, that this Appointment be recommended for  
approval.  
Joseph Spencer, Appointee spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the  
Consent Calendar.  
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17.  
APPOINTMENT OF KENNETH THOMPSON TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO COMPLETE  
STREETS POLICY COALITION (TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2025)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Piagentini, seconded by  
Committee Member Hollander, that this Appointment be recommended for  
approval.  
Kenneth Thompson, Appointee spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the  
Consent Calendar.  
APPOINTMENT OF LUCAS FRAZIER TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO COMPLETE  
STREETS POLICY COALITION (TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2024).  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Piagentini, seconded by  
Committee Member Hollander, that this Appointment be recommended for  
approval.  
Lucas Frazier, Appointee spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the  
Consent Calendar.  
APPOINTMENT OF PATRICK SMITH TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO COMPLETE  
STREETS POLICY COALITION (TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2024).  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Hollander, seconded by  
Committee Member Piagentini, that this Appointment be recommended for  
approval.  
Patrick Smith, Appointee spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the  
Consent Calendar.  
18.  
APPOINTMENT OF SANDRA MAYES TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO COMPLETE  
STREETS POLICY COALITION (TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2024).  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Piagentini, seconded by  
Committee Member Hollander, that this Appointment be recommended for  
approval.  
Sandra Mayes, Appointee spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the  
Consent Calendar.  
19.  
APPOINTMENT OF SHANNON R PEREZ TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO COMPLETE  
STREETS POLICY COALITION (TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2024).  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Hollander, seconded by  
Committee Member Piagentini, that this Appointment be recommended for  
approval.  
Shannon Perez, Appointee spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the  
Consent Calendar.  
Adjournment  
Without objection, Chair George adjourned the meeting at 5:04 p.m.  
Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at  
the Metro Council meeting on October 27, 2022.