Bellemeade City Commission Agenda April 10, 2023

Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, April 10, 2023 7:00 pm
700 North Hurstbourne Parkway
Louisville, KY 40222

Call To Order –

Approval of Previous Minutes –

Reports – Each Report Will be Followed by Comments from Each Commissioner Who Wishes to Speak.
● Treasurer’s Report and Adoption

● Mayor’s Report – James Martin
o Working meeting of April 3, 2023 was held – Alan Lewis attended along with the commission members.
o Met with Shelby House President (Daryl Snyder) and Vice President (Linda Phillips)
o SAM Registration –
o Project and Expenditure (P&E) Report that is due April 30. The portal does not open April 1st – Geri, James, & Trish will meet April 22 to confirm the registration
o Contracted with Hatfield Media to move our website from GO Daddy to their server and change all logins so that only current commissioners have access and credentials. They will ensure that Security Patches occur regularly. James will hold website training for commissioners & staff May 8, 2023.
o Updated code of ordinances to reflect new ordinances and changes after February 2023 meeting.
o Budget – First Reading of Budget will be at May Meeting – Let’s discuss our thoughts on tax rates.
o American Rescue Plan Funding Update – total amount of $132,864.00 as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The Bellemeade Commission wants input on how those funds should be spent. All costs must be incurred by December 31, 2024. Eligible uses are now greatly expanded since there is now a presumed amount of lost revenue up to $10,000,000 for each city. Cities can use their full amounts for traditional governmental services.

Current Commission Discussions Have Focused on:

  • Police security increase.
  • Tree Planting
  • Drainage Ditch clearing behind South Hamptom – issues include liability and resident permission to enter onto their property.
  • Partial Reimbursement for Resident Home Camera Installation
  • Updating the streetlights – LED and adding more between.

● Commissioner Reports
o Public Events –
Arbor Day – April 29
Block Party – May 21
Yard Sale – Aug 19

o Public Lands/Public Works –

o Public Safety and Streets –

o Code Enforcement –

Public Comments – In Accordance with Commission Rules

New Business –

● Discussion of and possible voting on Interlocal Agreement for Lyndon Police Patrols

● Discussion of Virtual or Physical Meeting Location Date for future Meetings –
The next working meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 1, 2023 7:00 pm.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 8, 2023 7:00 pm.
Adjournment –

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