While Byron Foster has been working in the capacity of the city’s Animal Control Officer for a few months now, on Tuesday, Public Safety Director for the City of Louisville Chris Young officially swore Foster into the office at the City of Louisville Board of Aldermen meeting.
Foster has taken two different classes to become certified for the position. Young commented on Foster jumping into the work with enthusiasm. He also told all in attendance that there had been many upgrades at the shelter in the last year and encouraged all to visit the shelter to see just how far the facility had come.
In attendance with Foster for the swearing-in were his parents, his wife, and his children.
The Board of Aldermen then heard updates on capital projects, approved payments to Neel Schaffer for work completed during the month of August, and discussed the status of ongoing projects, including work on Gladney Drive which is anticipated to begin soon.
In other business, the City of Louisville Board of Aldermen:
- Approved the minutes of the last meeting on September 17, 2024
- Approved the docket of claims
- Authorized payment on a generator at the Louisville Dome
- Authorized a payment to Santander Bank for air packs (fire department)
- Authorized a payment to Musco Finance in the amount of $55,523.75 for park lights
- Acknowledged and wrote into the minutes all fourth quarter (of the year) holidays
- Removed two LPD officers from the part-time roster and authorized the hire of an officer at the rank of Sergeant
The City of Louisville meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at City Hall at 5:30 PM.
