City of Bellemeade, Kentucky

Regular Meeting Agenda
February 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM
The 700 Room, 1st Floor
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 Discussion of at least 3 resident concerns regarding the overnight parking ordinance and whether commissioners believe repeal or amendment is advisable. Also discuss social media and email notices.
o Code of Ordinances has been updated to include newly passed ordinances – and will be available for review by all those present and signed by city treasurer for publication on the website.
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 include:

(1) Household Assistance – including food assistance; rent, mortgage, or utility assistance; counseling and legal aid; cash assistance to households are allowed, but they must be proportional to the negative economic impact on the household.

(2) Investing in Water, Sewer, and Broadband Infrastructure and Public Safety

(3) Special-Purpose Districts –.

Current Commission Discussions Have Focused on:

▪ Drainage Ditch clearing behind South Hamptom
▪ Partial Reimbursement for Resident Home Camera Installation
▪ Updating the streetlights – LED and adding more between.
▪ Police security increase.

● Commissioner Reports
● Public Works – House numbers visibility, snow removal.
● Public Events – Discussion of date, plan, and appropriation for Arbor Day Event
o Discussion of Yardsale date.

Public Comments – In Accordance with Commission Rules

New Business –
● Discussion of Budget Planning for 2022 – Including areas where budget may be decreased or increased.
● Discussion of Tax rate changes for 2022 —
● Discussion of possible reimbursement/rebate for canopy tree replanting
● Discussion of Virtual or Physical Meeting Location Date for future Meetings

Adjournment –
The next working meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 7, 2022 7:00 pm. Via Zoom. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday March 14, 2022 7:00 pm. in person.

Regular Meeting Agenda

January 10, 2022 at 7:00 PM

The 700 Room, 1st Floor

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
  • 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 include:

(1) Household Assistance – including food assistance; rent, mortgage, or utility assistance; counseling and legal aid; cash assistance to households are allowed, but they must be proportional to the negative economic impact on the household.

(2) Investing in Water, Sewer, and Broadband Infrastructure and Public Safety

(3) Special-Purpose Districts – including school districts, water districts, or fire districts – will not receive funding allocations; however, cities may transfer money to these districts to further goals of the act. Similarly, cities may transfer funds to county governments and vice versa.

Current Resident suggestions are

• Drainage Ditch clearing behind South Hamptom
  • Partial Reimbursement for Resident Home Camera Installation
  • Updating the streetlights – LED and adding more between.
  • Drainage issues on north chadwick 100 block
  • Security cameras at entrances.
  • Twice year large junk pick up.
  • Broadband access for City of Bellemeade
  • Hotspots or broadband for NERL library branch
  • Helping low income Bellemeade residents with sewer bills
  • Removing old trees on Shelbyville road and planting new ones.
  • Pipeline on the South Hampton Woodcleft Ditch
  • Autumn leaf composting
  • Teaming with other small cities to fund a solar array.
  • Community ministry food pantry
  • Library donation
  • Fire district donation
  • Water pressure increase
  • Police security increase.

• Commissioner Reports

Public Comments – In Accordance with Commission Rules

New Business –

• Discussion of possible reimbursement/rebate for Ring doorbell installment
• Discussion of possible reimbursement/rebate for canopy tree replanting
• Discussion of Virtual or Physical Meeting Location Date for future Meetings

Adjournment –

The next working meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 7, 2022 7:00 pm. Via Zoom.  The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday February 14, 2022 7:00 pm. in person.  

December 13, 2021 at 7:00 PM

The 700 Room, 1st Floor

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
  • 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 include:

(1) Household Assistance – including food assistance; rent, mortgage, or utility assistance; counseling and legal aid; cash assistance to households are allowed, but they must be proportional to the negative economic impact on the household.

(2) Investing in Water, Sewer, and Broadband Infrastructure and Public Safety

(3) Special-Purpose Districts – including school districts, water districts, or fire districts – will not receive funding allocations; however, cities may transfer money to these districts to further goals of the act. Similarly, cities may transfer funds to county governments and vice versa.

Current Resident suggestions are

• Drainage Ditch clearing behind South Hamptom
  • Partial Reimbursement for Resident Home Camera Installation
  • Updating the streetlights – LED and adding more between.
  • Drainage issues on north chadwick 100 block
  • Security cameras at entrances.
  • Twice year large junk pick up.
  • Broadband access for City of Bellemeade
  • Hotspots or broadband for NERL library branch
  • Helping low income Bellemeade residents with sewer bills
  • Removing old trees on Shelbyville road and planting new ones.
  • Pipeline on the South Hampton Woodcleft Ditch
  • Autumn leaf composting
  • Teaming with other small cities to fund a solar array.
  • Community ministry food pantry
  • Library donation
  • Fire district donation
  • Water pressure increase
  • Police security increase.

• Commissioner Reports

Public Comments – In Accordance with Commission Rules

New Business –

• Second Reading of Investment Policy Statement
•  Discussion and Possible Approval of Investment Policy Statement
• Second Reading of Front Yard Fencing Ordinance
• Discussion and Possible Approval of Front Yard Fencing Ordinance
• Discussion of Virtual or Physical Meeting Location Date for future Meetings

Adjournment –

The next working meeting is scheduled for Monday January 3, 2022 7:00 pm.   The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday January 10, 2022 7:00 pm.

City Of Bellemeade

Regular Meeting Agenda

October 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM

The 700 Room, 1st Floor

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
  • Increase in Patrol Officer Costs from $45 to $50 per hour.
  • 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 include:

(1) Household Assistance – including food assistance; rent, mortgage, or utility assistance; counseling and legal aid; cash assistance to households are allowed, but they must be proportional to the negative economic impact on the household.

(2) Investing in Water, Sewer, and Broadband Infrastructure and Public Safety

(3) Special-Purpose Districts – including school districts, water districts, or fire districts – will not receive funding allocations; however, cities may transfer money to these districts to further goals of the act. Similarly, cities may transfer funds to county governments and vice versa.

Current Resident suggestions are

• Partial Reimbursement for Resident Home Camera Installation
  • Updating the streetlights – LED and adding more between.
  • Drainage issues on north chadwick 100 block
  • Security cameras at entrances.
  • Twice year large junk pick up.
  • Broadband access for City of Bellemeade
  • Hotspots or broadband for NERL library branch
  • Helping low income Bellemeade residents with sewer bills
  • Sewer improvements – drainage ditch clean out
  • Removing old trees on Shelbyville road and planting new ones.
  • Pipeline on the South Hampton Woodcleft Ditch
  • Autumn leaf composting
  • Teaming with other small cities to fund a solar array.
  • Community ministry food pantry
  • Library donation
  • Fire district donation
  • Water pressure increase
  • Police security increase.

• Commissioner Reports

Public Comments – In Accordance with Commission Rules

New Business –

• First Reading of Investment Policy Statement
• Discussion of Investment Policy Statement
• First Reading of Front Yard Fencing Ordinance
• Discussion of Front Yard Fencing Ordinance
• Discussion of Virtual or Physical Meeting Location Date for future Meetings

Adjournment –

The next working meeting is scheduled for Monday December 6, 2021 7:00 pm.   The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday December 13, 2021 7:00 pm.

Regular Meeting Agenda

October 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM

The 700 Room, 1st Floor

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
  • Website Update – Possible Funds
  • 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 include:

(1) Household Assistance – including food assistance; rent, mortgage, or utility assistance; counseling and legal aid; cash assistance to households are allowed, but they must be proportional to the negative economic impact on the household.

(2) Investing in Water, Sewer, and Broadband Infrastructure and Public Safety

(3) Special-Purpose Districts – including school districts, water districts, or fire districts – will not receive funding allocations; however, cities may transfer money to these districts to further goals of the act. Similarly, cities may transfer funds to county governments and vice versa.

Current Resident suggestions are

• Updating the streetlights – LED and adding more between.
  • Drainage issues on north chadwick 100 block
  • Security cameras at entrances.
  • Twice year large junk pick up.
  • Broadband access for City of Bellemeade
  • Hotspots or broadband for NERL library branch
  • Helping low income Bellemeade residents with sewer bills
  • Sewer improvements
  • Removing old trees on Shelbyville road and planting new ones.
  • Pipeline on the South Hampton Woodcleft Ditch
  • Autumn leaf composting
  • Teaming with other small cities to fund a solar array.
  • Community ministry food pantry
  • Library donation
  • Fire district donation
  • Water pressure increase
  • Police security increase.

• Commissioner Reports
  • Public Events – Halloween Parade
  • Public Works – Discussion of Ditch Clean up between S. Hampton and Woodcleft.

Public Comments – In Accordance with Commission Rules

New Business –

• Second reading of Overnight Street Parking Ordinance
• Consideration/Discussion of Street Parking Ordinance
• Consideration of allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for security patrols and discussion of increased patrols.
• Discussion of Virtual or Physical Meeting Location Date for future Meetings

Adjournment –

The next working meeting is scheduled for Monday November 1, 2021 7:00 pm.   The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday November 8, 2021 7:00 pm.

Regular Meeting Agenda

September 13, 2021 at 7:00 PM

The 700 Room, 1st Floor

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
  • American Recovery Plan Funding Update – total amount of  $132,864.00 as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).    This is substantially lower than the preliminary estimate, but was reduced after our budget certification was received.  The Bellemeade Commission wants input on how those funds should be spent.  All costs must be incurred by December 31, 2024.  Eligible uses include:

(1) Household Assistance – including food assistance; rent, mortgage, or utility assistance; counseling and legal aid; cash assistance to households are allowed, but they must be proportional to the negative economic impact on the household.

(2) Investing in Water, Sewer, and Broadband Infrastructure

(3) Special-Purpose Districts – including school districts, water districts, or fire districts – will not receive funding allocations; however, cities may transfer money to these districts to further goals of the act. Similarly, cities may transfer funds to county governments and vice versa.

Current Resident suggestions are

• Updating the streetlights – LED and adding more between.
  • Drainage issues on north chadwick 100 block
  • Security cameras at entrances.
  • Twice year large junk pick up.
  • Broadband access for City of Bellemeade
  • Hotspots or broadband for NERL library branch
  • Helping low income Bellemeade residents with sewer bills
  • Sewer improvements
  • Removing old trees on Shelbyville road and planting new ones.
  • Pipeline on the South Hampton Woodcleft Ditch
  • Autumn leaf composting
  • Teaming with other small cities to fund a solar array.
  • Community ministry food pantry
  • Library donation
  • Fire district donation
  • Water pressure increase
  • Police security increase.

• Commissioner Reports

Public Comments – In Accordance with Commission Rules

New Business –

• Second reading of Property Tax Ordinance 6.7 cents per $100 of value
• Discussion of Property Tax Ordinance and Consideration of the Same
• Second reading of Overnight Street Parking Ordinance
• Consideration/Discussion of Street Parking Ordinance
• Discussion of Virtual or Physical Meeting Location Date for future Meetings

Adjournment –

The next working meeting is scheduled for Monday October 4, 2021 7:00 pm. via Zoom.   The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday October 11, 2021 7:00 pm in person.