Remarks by Brent Ackerson
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“The ordinance is adopted. Madam Clerk, a reading of item number 32.”
“The item is proper for us. Councilman Joseph, this came out of your committee. You have the floor, sir.”
“Councilman Bratcher's going to get in, too.”
“You get a rebate. That would conclude the totality of the ask. And so at this point, is there a motion for amendment? The amendment is probably before us. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposition? Hearing no opposition, we now have the full omitted ordinance before us. Madam Clerk, open the roll. She would like a roll call, so let's do it.”
“The lady with the hands versus the voice.”
“It's adopted. There we go. The next item of business will be new business. As you leave the chambers, please do so quietly so the clerk can read new business into the record. Any council members wishing to make announcements or whatever else, stick around. We'll get you in, okay? New business comprises of item number 33 through 49. A first reading of those, Madam Clerk.”
“No, no, no. Anybody got it? Councilwoman Speaker Parrish-Wright's got something she wants to say. You got something?”
“Any other council members with something to announce? Nope. Then we stand adjourned.”
“Metro TV will start in 30 seconds. The regular meeting of the Little Metro Council of September 24th, 2026 will please come to order. The time is currently 6 p.m. Please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. This meeting is to be held pursuant to CARES 61.826 and Council Rule 5A. Madam Clerk, please call the roll.”
“Let the record reflect that Council Member Reno-Weber and Council Member McCraney both have excused absences. Council Member Shanklin, I believe you have a page you would like to introduce.”
“Councilman Piacentini, I believe you've got a guest.”
“Madam Clerk, are there any addresses to the council? Yes, sir, there are. Okay, let's go ahead and call them forward. Paul Schroeder. To the left, to the left.”
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“Okay, and Madam Clerk, I'm going to be tendering the chair to the present pro temp for the rest of the meeting.”
“All right, Metro TV will start in 30 seconds. The regular Louisville Metro Council meeting of September 10th, 2026 will please come to order. The time is currently six minutes after 6 p.m. Please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. All right. This meeting is being held pursuant to KRS 61.826 and Council Rule 5A. Madam Clerk, call the roll, please.”
“Please let the record reflect that Council Members Ben Reno-Weber and Dan Syme, Jr. have excused absences. Madam Clerk, are there any addresses to Council? Yes, sir, there are. Please call the speakers.”
“And Madam Clerk, let the record reflect that Danarina Weber has joined us.”
“Let the record reflect that we've been joined by Councilman Sinema also.”
“Next we have approval of the council minutes of the regular meeting of August 27th, 2026. Are there any corrections or deletions? Is there a motion for approval?”
“The minutes have been properly moved and seconded. All those in favor say aye. Aye.”
“Next we have the approval of the following committee minutes.”
“The regular Committee of the Whole, August 27th. The regular Planning and Zoning, September 1st. Regular Government Oversight, Audit and Appointments, September 1st. The regular Appropriations, September 2nd. The regular Parks and Sustainability, September 3rd. And the regular Budget, September 3rd. Are there any corrections or deletions? It's probably before us, all in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposition? Those minutes are approved as written. Madam Clerk, do you have any communications to the council?”
“Those appointments needing Council approval will be forwarded to the Government Oversight Audits and Appointments Committee. The next order of business will be the Consent Calendar. The Consent Calendar comprises of items 12 through 22. Are there any additions or deletions? Madam Clerk, a second reading of those items.”
“That is properly moved and seconded. Madam Clerk, this requires a roll call vote.”
“The consent handler is approved. The next item of business will be old business. Madam Clerk, ready for item number 23.”