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January 26, 2007
Area Leaders Meet to Discuss District 11 Issues and Concerns
On Saturday, January 20, neighborhood leaders met at St. Michael Orthodox Church to discuss issues and concerns affecting their communities. Topics included concerns over crime and public safety, speeding, property maintenance, and drainage. Guest speakers included Cynthia Knapek (Director of Operation Brightside), William Schreck (Director of the Department of Codes and Regulations), and Bud Schardein (Executive Director of the Metropolitan Sewer District.)
Other panelists included Sergeant Don George and Officer Leonard from the Louisville Metro Police Department, Walter Munday from the Department of Neighborhoods, Marilyn Givan from Metro Call, and Janet Jernigan from Just Solutions Mediation Services.
Neighborhoods represented included Bradford Grove, Breckenridge Estates, Breckenridge Estates East, Buechel Terrace, Casa Bella Condominiums, Four Seasons, Hunsinger Gardens Patio Home Association, Hurstbourne Springs, Kort Springs, Lodge Condominium Block Watch, and the Southern Avenue Neighborhood Association.
Commenting on the meeting, Steve O'Neil with the Breckenridge Estates Neighborhood Association said, "It was very informative and very helpful to have some personal interaction with the individuals responsible for some of the important services we rely on here in Metro Louisville. We all expect certain services and support from our various public agencies, but I gained a better appreciation of the processes and protocols used by those agencies and the challenges they face in getting things done."
Kramer and Engel to Sponsor "S.P.O.T." Clinic on February 17
Councilman Kramer and Councilman Robin Engel (District 22) are sponsoring the Louisville Metro Animal Services’ mobile medical and adoption unit, S.P.O.T. (Stop Pet Overpopulation Today)for their constituents as announced below:
Saturday, February 17, 2007
10 a.m. -1 p.m.
Watterson Elementary School
3900 Breckinridge Ln.
Metro Animal Services’ staff veterinarian and veterinary technician will administer rabies vaccines at discounted prices and issue on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The rabies and licensing packages will cost $17 for owners of altered pets and $43 for residents with unaltered pets. Proof of spay/neuter must be provided for owners to receive a discount on their licenses. Newly licensed intact animals must apply for an Intact Animal Permit for $50. For more information call 574-SPOT (7768).
Free Website Training Available
The Louisville Metro Department of Neighborhoods will present several seminars on how to set up a website for your neighborhood, homeowner, or condo association. These trainings are free and will be held at the Louisville Main Library, 301 York Street (Computer Lab on the 2nd Floor.) See schedule as follows:
February 5 6-8:30 p.m.
April 2 6-8:30 pm
June 4 6-8:30 pm
August 6 6-8:30 pm
October 1 6-8:30 pm
December 3 6-8:30 pm
To register for a training session, call MetroCall at 311 or 574-5000. Availability is limited for each session so reserve your space at least two weeks before each training.
January 28th Program will Commemorate the Great Flood of 1937
A panel discussion commemorating the 1937 "Great Flood" of Louisville will be presented on Sunday, January 28 from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Louisville Gardens (525 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.) Featured guests include:
- Mayor Jerry Abramson
- Rick Bell, author of "The Great Flood of 1937, Rising Waters-Soaring Spirits",
- Delinda Buie, Curator of Rare Books at the University of Louisville Library
- Chuck Parrish, Historian with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Keith Runyon, Editor of the Forum, Louisville Courier Journal
For more information, contact Rick Bell at 772-8238.
Jeffersontown Library Small Business Savvy Program - January 29
 The Jeffersontown Library will host a free workshop on the valuable business information resources on the LFPL website and at the Main Library on Monday, January 29, at 10:15 a.m. The workshop is designed for current and prospective business owners and will be presented by business information librarian Rae Shepherd-Schlecter. Sign-up requested at 267-5713. The Library is located at 10635 Watterson Trail.
Metro TV Continues to Run "Eleven Historic Homes In District 11" Program
The District 11 Office continues to get calls on when the "Eleven Historic Homes in District 11" program will air. Here is a listing of upcoming broadcasts, this program appears on Cable Channel 25: January 26 @ 6:15 pm
January 27 @ 9:45 pm
January 28 @ 7:30 pm
"MeetYour Metro Council Representative" Night to be held on February 19
 
On Monday, February 19, The Jeffersontown Public Library will host "Meet Your Council Representative" Night. Councilman Kramer and Councilman Stuart Benson (District 20) will be present to address issues and concerns.
NatureScape Grants Available
Brightside strives to find ways for all Louisville residents to become engaged in keeping our community clean and green - that is why we are so excited to present to you our newest program. NatureScape Grants are designed to help neighborhood groups and other non-profits keep the public spaces of the community looking its best by connecting your group with the needed resources to create the beautification project of your choosing. Application available at www.brightsideinc.org through March 7, 2007.
Hikes Point Business Association Selling
Commemorative Pavers at "The Point"
The Hikes Point Business Association is currently selling commemorative pavers as part of their beautification project at "The Point" in Hikes Point. This project will coincide with the new Starbucks Coffee House and four-sided clock being built in Hikes Point. Anyone interested in one of the pavers may call HPBA President Debbie Williams at 458-3001.
Upcoming Events
February 17, 2007
Metro Animal Services Rabies and Licensing Clinic 10 am - 1 pm Watterson Elementary Shots are $17 for altered pets (proof of surgery is required) and $43 for unaltered pets For more information, please call 574-SPOT (7768) March 1, 2007
Metro Animal Services Rabies and Licensing Clinic 4 pm to 7 pm McMahan Fire Station 4318 Taylorsville Road Shots are $17 for altered pets and $43 for unaltered pets Microchipping is offered for $25 March 31, 2007
Brightside Community Cleanup
Organize your group to participate and help keep our hometown clean. Brightside will supply free bags, gloves and t-shirts for volunteers. Contact MetroCall 311 or 574-5000 to register or visit www.brightsideinc.org.
Committee Meetings
Councilman Kramer serves as the Chairman of the Public Safety Committee. He is also a member of the Budget Committee, Government Administration Committee, and Committee on Committees. In addition, Kramer serves as the Vice-Chair for the Metro Council Minority Caucus. Committees meet the first and third weeks of the month and are broadcast live on Metro TV (cable channel 25.) Councilman Kramer is also a member of the National League of Cities Information, Technology, and Communications Steering Committee and the Kentucky League of Cities Legislative Committee.
Please let me know how you feel about these or any other issues. Contact my office at 574-1111 or contact me online.
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Councilman
Kevin Kramer
Metro Council
601 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: 502-574-1111
Fax: 502-574-4501
Contact Kevin Kramer
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Here are some helpful
numbers to make Metro
Government and District 11 more accessible to your needs.
District 11 Council Office
574-1111
Animal Services
363-6609
Buechel Area Business
Assoc.
Steve Alvey, President
561-7173
Buechel Area Neighborhoods
Assoc.
456-5842
Buechel/Fern Creek Jaycees
239-1600
Buechel Fire Dept.
To report a fire only
911
For non-fire purposes:
491-0085
Buechel Women's Club
456-6070
County Clerk
574-5700
Crisis Center
589-4313
Dept. of Neighborhoods
574-3380
Health Department
574-6520
Inspections, Permits and
Licenses
574-3361
Jeffersontown City Hall
267-8333
Jeffersontown Community Center
266-5949
Jeffersontown Gaslight
Festival
267-1674
Jeffersontown Public Library
267-5713
Jeffersontown Vol. Fire Dept.
To report a fire only
911
For non-fire purposes:
267-7300
LG&E
589-1444
Louisville Water Company
569-3600
McMahan Fire Dept.
To report a fire only: 911
For non-fire purposes:
491-4745
MetroCall
311
Metro Parks
456-8100
Mosquito Control
574-6650
MSD
587-0603
Planning & Design
574-6230
Poison Control
589-8222
Police 6th District
574-2187
TARC
585-1234
Voter Registration
574-6100 |
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