Louisville Mayor Will Hill and City officials instituted a citywide curfew that went into effect June 7, starting at 10 p.m. and ending daily at 5 a.m. for a period of 14 days. At a regularly-scheduled Aldermen meeting, on Tuesday, June 21, Hill announced that based upon the information provided by the Louisville Police Department, the curfew would be extended for an additional 14 days and modified as follows: The curfew is in effect from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. daily.
The nighttime curfew applies for all citizens (with the exceptions of emergency personnel and those commuting to and from work, including students traveling to/from classes). Drivers or individuals may be stopped by law enforcement and should be prepared with proper information. Violation of the curfew is a misdemeanor. The curfew extension went into effect on Wednesday, June 22, at 11 p.m. At the end of the 14-day period, the curfew may be allowed to expire or could be extended for an additional 14 days.
The Board voted unanimously to amend City Ordinance #380, dealing with portable buildings and trailers. The purpose of the amendment is to allow startup businesses to grow and allow new opportunities while preserving the character and beauty of the city. It will also encourage businesses as they grow to solidify their presence and investment in our community. This permit will allow for businesses to operate from a portable building that meets all codes and ordinances as long as the permit is valid. The fee structure is as follows:
• Year 1-2 permit shall cost $1.2K per year
• Year 3-4 permit shall cost $ 2.4K per year
• Year 5 and after, permit shall cost $5K per year.
The Board voted unanimously to allow the placement of a mobile home at 925 Miller Avenue, in the location where a mobile had been. The original home recently burned, and a hardship had been placed on the residence, in trying to replace it. The Board voted unanimously to assign the duties of code enforcement, zoning, and animal control with the Department of Public Safety. The Board unanimously adopted a resolution honoring the life of Anita Coleman, and a proclamation recognizing the observance of Juneteenth Day.
In other action the Board:
• Voted 5-0 to approve the hiring of Ray Harrington as a part-time police officer, effective June 24, with the rank of Patrolman at a pay rate of $12 per hour and the hiring of Latavia Knox as a patrol officer for the Louisville Police Department
effective June 24, with the rank of Patrolman and the pay rate of $16.12 per hour. The Louisville Board of Aldermen meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at
5:30 p.m.
