Remarks by Jonathan Joseph
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“Metro TV, 30 seconds. Hello, I'm Councilman Jonathan Joseph, Chair of the Appropriations Committee. This is a regular meeting of the Appropriations Committee on October 21st, 2026. It is currently 3.02 p.m. This meeting is being held pursuant to KRS 61.826 and the Council Rule 5.8. With me today is my Vice Chair, Marilyn Parker. Joining us in chambers are Committee Members Sam and Committee Member Shanklin. We also have Councilwoman McCraney joining us virtually. Councilman Winkler does have an excused absence, and we have a quorum. The first item of business is item number nine, And it's a…”
“Seeing none, this item allows for a voice vote. All in favor say aye. Any opposed? The ayes have it, legislation passes. Thank you. We will now go to item number one, and that is an item, it's a CIF appropriating $188 from District One Capital Infrastructure Funds to Public Works for the fabrication installation of an honorary street sign for Rose Smith and Walter Smith to be placed at southwest corner of Greenwood Avenue in the unnamed alley leading to Trinity House Christian Child Care. This comes from Councilwoman Hawkins. Do we have a motion? properly moved. This item does not require a…”
“Okay, are there any questions or concerns? Seeing none, this item allows for a voice vote. All in favor say aye. Any opposed? Ayes have it, legislation passes. Clerk, let it be known on the record that we have been joined in chambers by Councilwoman Hawkins. legislation passes and item number three is a cif appropriating fifty six thousand four hundred dollars from district five capital infrastructure funds to public works for speed hump installation at the following locations four speed humps on alfred avenue between 26th street and 30th street three speed humps on west main street between…”
“Okay. I need to take a motion to amend. In a second? Second. All in favor? Any opposed? Okay, are there any questions now that we bring it all up, the entire CIF? Seeing none, this time allows for a voice vote. All in favor say aye. Aye. All opposed? The ayes have it, legislation passes. Item number four is an ordinance appropriating $10,000 from Neighborhood Development Funds in the following manner. $10,000 from District 7 through the Office of Management and Budget to the SAR Foundation for costs associated with Wreaths Across America. This item comes to us from Councilwoman McCraney. Do…”
“Properly moved. Councilwoman, would you like to speak to this?”
“Okay, thank you, Councilman. Would you prefer to do it here or on Council Night? We can do either.”
“All right. Are there any questions or concerns? Okay, seeing none, this item requires a roll call vote.”
“Thank you very much. Legislation passes and will be sent to Old Business.”
“Thank you. Item number five is an ordinance appropriating $7,250 from Neighborhood Development Funds in the following manner. $3,000 from District 9, $2,500 from District 24, $1,000 from District 14, and $750 from District 15 through the Office of Management and Budget to Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana, Inc. for Junior Achievement's curriculum materials. This item comes to us from Councilman Owen. Do we have a motion? And a second? Properly moved. Hello.”
“Thank you for that. Are there any questions or concerns? Okay.”
“OK, so seeing none to sign will require a roll call vote.”
“Thank you very much. Legislation passes and will be sent to old business. Okay, item number six is a CIF appropriating $9,096 from District 9 Capital Infrastructure Funds to Public Works for installation of two speed humps and three speed hump posts on William Street and Frankfort Avenue to Brownsboro Road. This item comes to us from Councilman Owen. Do we have a motion? I'm properly moved. Do we have a speaker? Yes, we do.”
“Are there any questions or concerns? Seeing none, this item allows for a voice vote. All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? The ayes have it and legislation passes. Thank you. Item number seven is that council originated NDF appropriating $3,500 from neighborhood development funds in the following manner. $1,000 each from districts three, 15, and 25, and $500 from district 12 through the Office of Management and Budget to I Would Rather Be Reading Corporation for sponsorship of the Par-T Golf Scramble to be held on October 16th, 2026. This item comes to us from Councilwoman Chappell. Do we…”
“Properly moved. This item does not require a speaker. Any questions or concerns? Seeing none, this item allows for a voice vote. All in favor say aye. Aye. All opposed? The ayes have it, legislation passes. Item number eight is a CIF appropriating $376 from District 21 Capital Infrastructure Funds to Public Works for fabrication and installation of two honorary street signs for Kimberly Asa and Lou Fidon, one for each individual, two placed at the corner of West Amherst Avenue and South Third Street. The same comes to us from Councilwoman Rui. Do we have a motion?”
“Properly moved. This item does not require a speaker. Are there any questions or concerns? Seeing none, this item allows for a voice vote. All in favor say aye.”
“All opposed. The ayes have it and legislation passes. Item number nine is a CIF appropriating $15,032 from District 20. Nope, we just did that one. Item number 10. Item number 10 is an NDF appropriating $150 from District 23 neighborhood development funds to Louisville Parks and Rec for the cost of picnic tables for the Have You Fall Festival. It'll be held on October 10th, 2026. This item comes to us from Councilman Hudson. Do we have a motion?”
“Properly moved. This item does not require a speaker. Are there any questions or concerns? Seeing none, this item allows for a voice vote. All in favor say aye. Aye. All opposed? The ayes have it. Legislation passes. Item number 11 is an NDF appropriating $497.20 from Neighborhood Development Funds in the following manner. $246.60 each from Districts 23 and 24 to Little Metro Police Department 7th Division to rent golf carts to be used at the Halloween in Highview Park event on October 18, 2026. This item comes from Councilman Hudson and Councilwoman Moldy-Woolridge. Do we have a motion?”
“Properly moved. This item does not require a speaker. Are there any questions or concerns? Seeing none, this item allows for a voice vote. All in favor say aye.”
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“Are there any questions or concerns? Seeing none, the sign allows for a voice vote. All in favor say aye.”
“All opposed? The ayes have it, legislation passes. Item number 13 is the CIF appropriating $30,000 from District 26 Capital Infrastructure Funds to Public Works for installation of speed tables, signage, LED crossing signs, and sidewalk consolidation to increase pedestrian safety on Goldsmith Lane at Meadow Drive. This item comes to us from Councilman Akerson. Do we have a motion?”
“And I think this is the first CIF that we've had for speed tables. Yes, sir. I'm interested to see how this goes. Okay. Are there any questions or concerns? Seeing none, this item allows for a voice vote. All in favor say aye. Aye. And all opposed? The ayes have it. Legislation passes. Thank you. Item number 14 is a CIF appropriating $4,800 from District 26 Capital Infrastructure Funds to Public Works for repair of two historic stone columns at the intersection of Bardstown Road and Batchford Manor Lane located in a public right-of-way. This item comes to us from Councilman Ackerson. Do we…”
“Properly moved. This item does not require a speaker, but if you'd like.”
“Are there any questions or concerns? Seeing none, this item allows for a voice vote. All in favor say aye.”
“All opposed? The ayes have it and legislation passes. Item number 15 is a CIF appropriating $188 from District 4 Capital Infrastructure Funds to Public Works for fabrication and installation of honorary street sign for Harry Johnson Jr. at the corner of 26th Street and Broadway. This item comes from Councilman Herndon. Do we have a motion?”