Bellemeade Zoom Working Meeting August 7, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

The Bellemeade City Commission “Working” Meeting will be held via Zoom Monday, August 7, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. All members of the public are welcome to join in to discuss any concerns or thoughts they may have. See you there via Zoom.

Topic: Bellemeade City Working Meeting 08/07/23 7:00 PM

Time: Aug 7, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Bellemeade Commission Agenda – July 10, 2023

Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, July 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 was not held on July 3, 2023 as a result of July 4th Holiday.
o Updated code of ordinances has been reviewed and updated.
o Property Tax ordinance will presented for first reading at August Meeting.

● Commissioner Reports
o Public Events –
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 –

● First Reading of Property Tax Ordinance

● Discussion of Virtual or Physical Meeting Location Date for future Meetings –
The next working meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 7, 2023 7:00 pm.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 14, 2023 7:00 pm.
Adjournment –

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Bellemeade Commission Agenda – June 12, 2023

City Of Bellemeade
Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, June 12, 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 was not held on June 5, 2023 as a result of Mayor Martin’s absence for a trial.
o SAM Registration – Completed
o Updated code of ordinances has been reviewed and updated.
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.
  • Utilities

● Commissioner Reports
o Public Events –
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 –

● Second Reading of Proposed Budget.
● Discussion and Voting on Proposed Budget.
● Discussion of Virtual or Physical Meeting Location Date for future Meetings –
The next working meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 2, 2023 7:00 pm.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 9, 2023 7:00 pm.
Adjournment –

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Bellemeade Zoom Working Meeting June 5, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

The Bellemeade City Commission “Working” Meeting will be held via Zoom Monday, June 5, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. All members of the public are welcome to join in to discuss any concerns or thoughts they may have. See you there via Zoom.

Topic: Bellemeade Zoom Working Meeting June 5, 2023
Time: Jun 5, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Bellemeade Commission Agenda May 5, 2023

Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, May 8, 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 was not held on May 1, 2023 as a result of Mayor Martin’s absence.
o SAM Registration –
o Project and Expenditure (P&E) Report was completed and submitted.
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.
  • Utilities

● 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 –

● First Reading of Proposed Budget.
● Discussion of Virtual or Physical Meeting Location Date for future Meetings –
The next working meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 5, 2023 7:00 pm.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 12, 2023 7:00 pm.
Adjournment –

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Arbor Day Tree Planting – Saturday!

Bellemeade is having a tree planting demonstration!

Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 9:00am

124 Dorchester Rd.

Robert Woodford, from Sullivan Tree Company will demonstrate the proper way to plant a tree, and the best way to care for it after planting. 

Come and join us for Bellemeade’s Annual Arbor Day Event! We will have a wealth of information about trees including the planting demonstration and take-away literature. We will also provide coffee and donuts for those attending.

The first year after planting, watering is crucial to the survival and health of young trees. In fact, newly planted trees and shrubs are said to “Sleep, Creep, and then Leap” in the first three years after planting, when they are properly watered.  

Please RSVP for event to Halle at 502-558-9625.

We are thrilled that so many residents are interested in keeping Bellemeade the City of Trees. To support canopy tree planting, Bellemeade Ordinance 2022-03 Canopy Tree Reimbursement, provides for reimbursement of up to $300 per year, per household for planting a canopy tree.

You can also purchase a tree from the same company where we obtained the trees for the lottery, Sullivan City Tree Company. Robert Woodford is our contact there and he can be reached at 502-608-2808.

Please remember, when and if you decide to plant a canopy tree, (or any other project that requires digging), it is critical that you check for underground utility lines in the area where you will be digging.  BEFORE you begin any digging, please call 811 or 1.800.752.6007, or go online to Kentucky 811 at https://kentucky811.org/homeowners/.  This will give all the utilities time to mark any underground lines so you can avoid hitting them. This simple process is free and necessary to avoid any utility disruptions.

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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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Bellemeade Zoom Working Meeting April 3, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

Topic: Bellemeade Working Meeting April 3, 2023
Time: Apr 3, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Agenda – Monday, March 13, 2023 7:00 PM

Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, March 13, 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 March 6, 2023 was held – no members of public attended.
o Several members of the public emailed me after the wind storm regarding the following issues:
● Tree down at 102 South Hampton – appears to be only on the property owners yard
● Alan Lewis indicates that LGE may place lower priority on the lines in the ditches because of difficulty of access.
o SAM Registration – Would request that Trish Scott accomplish this by March 23, 2023.
o Project and Expenditure (P&E) Report that is due April 30. The portal does not open April 1st – Lets plan to have Trish, Geri and me meet on a date in April to accomplish this.
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.
o Updated code of ordinances to reflect new ordinances and changes after February 2023 meeting. Request that City Attorney Stephen Porter review and provide thoughts.
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

o Public Lands –

o Public Works –

o Public Safety –

Public Comments – In Accordance with Commission Rules

New Business –

● Discussion of Virtual or Physical Meeting Location Date for future Meetings –
The next working meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 3, 2023 7:00 pm.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 10, 2023 7:00 pm.

Adjournment –

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Bellemeade Zoom Working Meeting March 6, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

The Bellemeade City Commission “Working” Meeting will be held via Zoom Monday, March 6, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. All members of the public are welcome to join in to discuss any concerns or thoughts they may have. See you there via Zoom.

Topic: Bellemeade Zoom Working Meeting March 6, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

Time: Mar 6, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 842 4204 4629

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