Public Safety Committee

601 W. Jefferson Street Louisville Metro Government Louisville, KY 40202 Action Summary - Final Public Safety Committee Committee Members: James Peden (R-23)* David Yates (D-25)* David James (D-6) Kevin Kramer (R-11) Madonna Flood (D-24) * Denotes the Committee Chair(s) Wednesday, July 16, 2014 3:30 PM Council Chambers Call to Order Chair Person Peden called the meeting to order at 3:33 p.m. and introduced the members and non-members of the Committee that were present. A quorum was established. Roll Call Present: 4- Chair Person James Peden (R-23), Vice Chair David Yates (D-25), Council Member Kevin Kramer (R-11), and Council Member Madonna Flood (D-24) Excused: 1- Council Member David James (D-6) Also Present: Council Member Rick Blackwell (D-12), Council Member Vicki Aubrey Welch (D 13), Council Member Kelly Downard (R 16), Council Member Jerry T. Miller (19), Council Member Marilyn Parker (R-19), Council Member Stuart Benson (R-20), and Council Member Mary C. Woolridge (D-3) Clerk: H. Stephen Ott, CKMC and Kay Grissett, CKMC Special Discussion 1. ID 14-865 EMS SERVICE IN THE SUBURBAN FIRE AREAS Jeff Riddle, Chief of the Middletown Fire Protection District and President of the Jefferson County Chief's Association; Diane Bagby, Deputy Director, Emergency Management Agency (EMA), MetroSafe and Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Instructor; Doctor Neal Richmond, Medical Director, Emergency Medical Services (EMS); and Kevin Tyler, Chief of the Harrods Creek Fire Protection District and Vice President of the Jefferson County Chief's Association, were present to speak and answer questions regarding EMS service in the Suburban fire areas. Pending Legislation Louisville Metro Government Page 1 Public Safety Committee Action Summary - Final July 16, 2014 2. R-121-14 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $89,595 FROM FEMA and $29,865 FROM A PRIVATE DONOR TO BE USED BY THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR THE ACQUISITION AND DEMOLITION OF 6209 CATHEEN WAY. (Action Required By: November 2014) Sponsors: David Yates (D-25) A motion was made by Council Member Flood, seconded by Vice Chair Yates, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval by the Metro Council. By a voice vote, the motion carried and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar. 3. R-122-14 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $149,000 FROM THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO BE USED BY THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SIX ALERT SIRENS. (Action Required By: November 2014) Sponsors: David Yates (D-25) A motion was made by Council Member Flood, seconded by Vice Chair Yates, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval by the Metro Council. By a voice vote, the motion carried and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar. Adjournment A motion to adjourn was made by Vice Chair Yates. Without objection this meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on July 24, 2014. Louisville Metro Government Page 2