CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
April 9, 2019
The regular meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Richard Tonini. The meeting was held at St. Matthews Community Center, 310 Ten Pin Lane. The following people were present:
MAYOR
Richard J. Tonini
CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Bernie Bowling Councilmember Stuart Monohan
Councilmember Cathi Clark Councilmember Mary Jo Nay
Councilmember Frank Flynn Councilmember Amy Olson
Councilmember Tim Holland – absent Councilmember Tony Weiter
OTHER OFFICIALS
Susan Clark – City Clerk
John Singler – St. Matthews Attorney
Chief Barry Wilkerson – St. Matthews Police Department
Jack Ruf – St. Matthews Planning and Zoning Officer
Major Tony Cobaugh – St. Matthews Police Department
Major Eddie Jones – St. Matthews Police Department
Kenan Stratman – Director of Public Works
OTHER ATTENDEES
Gary Major – Resident Ann Richard – LD& D
Josh Suiter – Chamber of St. Matthews Unidentified Person
Elizabeth Cleary – Chamber of St. Matthews John Tablott – Attorney for St. Matthews Animal Clinic
Melissa DeLuca – Chamber of St. Matthews
Lisa Doyle – Officer with the St. Matthews Police Department
Daniel Frocht – CFO Louisville Metro
Lee Burchfield – Interim Executive Director, LFPL
Kati Dailinger – Deputy Chief of Staff, Mayor Greg Fisher’s Office
Teresa Lajara – Louisville Metro
Ann Richard – Land Design & Development
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was accomplished followed by the roll call vote of attendance.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilmember Nay approve to the minutes from the March 26, 2019 meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Clark.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Josh Suiter, Recruitment Specialist for the Chamber of St. Matthews, introduced Melissa DeLuca to those present. Ms. DeLuca will be serving as the administrative coordinator for the office. The Chamber will be moving back to City Hall on Friday, April 12, 2019.
Gary Major inquired of the progress for installing a charging station at Brown Park. The charging station would be utilized by the owners of electric vehicles. Mayor Tonini relayed progress is stagnant. Preliminary research has been initiated but no decision has been made.
PENDING BUSINESS
DISCUSSION ON TRINITY HILLS SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE ISSUE
Mayor Tonini asked St. Matthews Public Works Director Kenan Stratman to give an update. Mr. Stratman relayed HDR Engineering has submitted options for consideration and associated expenses with each option. The committee consisting of a few councilmembers and neighborhood representatives will work together to make a recommendation. The selection will be presented to the full council for consideration, approval, and funding. Mayor Tonini interjected this project will take a couple of budget cycles to complete as there are many pertinent moving parts to a project of this size.
ORDINANCE 19-01 CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
ST. MATTHEWS MEETING LOCATIONS – TABLED
ORDINANCE 19-05 TIMES FOR SETTING OUT JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
GARBAGE TOTERS – 2nd reading
Attorney Singler summarized Ordinance 19-05 relating to the time frame that garbage toters, yard waste, recycling bins, large items, limbs and junk items shall be placed at the street for pick-up by the trash hauler. Additionally, this ordinance addresses the time frame all collection bins and any left-behind items must be returned to the residence after the hauler services the address. Discussion followed briefly about the inclusion of port-a-lets at construction sites. It was determined that port-a-lets would be more appropriately clarified in a different chapter of St. Matthews Code. Councilmember Nay inquired to Jack Ruf about the penalties for non-compliance. Mr. Ruf relayed penalties are typically found at the end of each chapter. Councilmember Monohan made a motion to accept this as second reading and passage of Ordinance 19-05. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Clark, Weiter, Monohan, Bowling, Nay, Flynn, and Olson. No Votes: None.
NEW BUSINESS
MUNICIPAL ORDER 19-06 APPT OF OFFICER LISA DOYLE JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
Chief Barry Wilkerson introduced Officer Doyle as new member of the St. Matthews Police Department. Officer Doyle retired from Louisville Metro before joining SMPD. Councilmember Monohan made a motion to accept MO 19-06. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay.
Upon Voice vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
DISCUSSION ON THE ELINE/ST. MATTHEWS BRANCH of the LOUISVILLE FREE LIBRARY SYSTEM
Mayor Tonini began the discussion stating all government agencies that participate in the Kentucky Retirement System have had a financial burden placed on them due to lack of payments made by the General Assembly for many years. The portion assigned to the City of St. Matthews is $12,000,000 with amounts due of 12% annually. Compounding will begin the 2nd year of the payment plan. Daniel Frockt, Chief Financial Officer for Louisville Metro, joined the discussion indicating Louisville Metro has been given a financial burden of $1.3 billion dollars. Given that Metro Council recently rejected a tax increase on Municipal insurance Tax Premiums, Louisville Metro is in dire need of cutting budgets for all departments including the libraries. Louisville Metro is requesting that suburban cities bear part or all the expense of operating the library within their city. The approximate cost for the Eline/St. Matthews Branch is $800,000. Councilmember Flynn mentioned that the City has just spent about $9,000,000 on the new library which is a sizeable show of support. No decisions were made nor was a vote made during this time.
ORDINANCE 19-06 MAINTENANCE STANDARDS and JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
NUISANCE ORDINANCE
City Attorney John Singler began the discussion summaring Ordinance 19-06 which would repeal and replace Chapter 94 originating in 1951. The ordinance addresses nuisance and property maintenance guidelines. Councilmember Nay expressed support of addressing this issue which would give tools to Code Enforcement Officers regarding enforcement. Mr. Singler mentioned the proposal includes a graduated step offense notice and penalty. Councilmember Monohan made a motion to accept this as 1st reading of Ordinance 19-06. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
MUNICIPAL ORDER 19-10 DECLARING COOLING TOWER JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
Mayor Tonini explained prior to the creation of plans to build a new library for the citizens of St. Matthews or remodel City Hall, a new cooling tower was purchased out of necessity. Soon thereafter, a new and exciting plan was visualized, and the cooling tower was no longer necessary as a decision was made to utilize geothermal for heating and cooling. The cooling tower has been stored, unused, since that time. By declaring it government surplus equipment, it allows Public Works Director Kenan Stratman to explore various way to advertise for the purposes of selling the cooling tower. Councilmember Nay made a motion to accept MO 19-10. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Weiter.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
MUNICIPAL ORDER 19-11 AWARD OF GARBAGE CONTRACT RICK TONINI, MAYOR
FY 2019-2020 & FY 2020-2021
Mayor Tonini explained the current contract was expiring June 30, 2019 so it was necessary to send out to bid for a contract covering the city for garbage services starting July 1, 2019. The bid opening was held on Friday, April 5, 2019. Only one bid was received, and it was from Rumpke, the current trash hauler for the City of St. Matthews. The contract is thru June 30, 2021 with the possibility of renewing for 2 – 1-year terms. Rates would be adjusted for each of the 1-year extensions. Councilmember Nay made a motion to accept MO 19-11. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bowling.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
MUNICIPAL ORDER 19-12 REVISED LANDSCAPING PLAN RICK TONINI, MAYOR
115 Fairfax Avenue
Mayor Tonini asked the applicant to make the presentation related to the change to the previously approved landscaping plan. Ann Richard of Land Design & Development spoke for the business owner, St. Matthews Animal Clinic on this topic. The landscaping screening on Fairfax Avenue is proposed to be 5 magnolia’s which will reach 20 to 25 feet in height upon maturity. At planting time, the trees will be 1¾ inches in diameter and approximately 6 to 8 feet in height. Councilmember Nay said she would prefer to see a tree with a bigger diameter. Ms. Richard explained these trees double in size between years 5 and 10. Councilmember Flynn made a motion to accept MO 19-12. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Clark.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
EXPENDITURES
Councilmember Bowling made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the total of $894,795.26. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Clark, Weiter, Monohan, Bowling, Nay, Flynn and Olson. No Votes: None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
· Councilmember Monohan mentioned the Parks Committee reviewed potential capital projects to be implemented over the coming 3-4 years. Possibilities include a spray park, dog park, and other improvements. The playground at Brown Park is nearing completion.
· Councilmember Bowling relayed there has been an increase in car break-in’s in the area. The Police Department is working with neighbors on this problem. Most of the car break-ins have been on unlocked cars but a few have had windows broken. The new logo for the Jefferson County League of Cities was displayed.
· Councilmember Nay said the articles for the next newsletter are wrapping up. The community forum regarding information related to the new driver’s license will be held Thursday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Matthews Community Center. Also, a representative of the organ donation program will be present.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Mr. Singler gave no additional report.
MAYOR’S REPORT
New chairs for the Community Center have been ordered. An additional 40 chairs have been ordered for the police training room along with 12 tables for that purpose. A total of 60 chairs have been ordered for the Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Weiter made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Monohan.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Clark, City Clerk
Rick Tonini, Mayor
| APRIL 9, 2019 |
| BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR DRAW WARRANTS on the City Treasury, |
| counter-signed by the City Clerk authorizing payment of the below listed invoices: |
| Anderson’s Sales & Service | Works – Supplies and Materials | $99.29 | |
| AT&T | City Hall/Comm. Center – Phones | $1,862.41 | |
| Auto Plus | Works – Supplies and Materials | $36.08 | |
| Baptist Health Occupational Medicine | Works – Routine Drug Testing | $114.00 | |
| Bill Collins Ford | Police – Supplies | $44.57 | |
| Bob Hook Chevrolet | Police – Vehicle Repairs | $5,244.80 | |
| Charles Guelda & Sons Plumbing, inc. | Works – Rental Home Drain | $210.00 | |
| Coca Cola | City Hall – Supplies for Machine | $330.25 | |
| Cundiff Electrict | Comm. Center Park – Light Pole Repair | $275.00 | |
| Delta Dental of Kentucky | All – Dental Insurance | $4,928.90 | |
| Earth First | Works – Top Soil | $3,913.70 | |
| Entemann- Rovin Co. | Police – Badges | $639.50 | |
| E-Z Construction | Browns Park – 1st Payment for Upgrades | $110,430.63 | |
| Fesco | Works – Fire Extinguishers | $992.70 | |
| Galls | Police – Uniform Parts | $1,461.39 | |
| Goodyear | Police – Vehice Repairs | $3,441.68 | |
| HDR Engineering | Works – Trinity Hills Engineering | $11,423.11 | |
| HDS White Cap Construction Supply | Works – Sandbags and Gloves | $81.38 | |
| Home Depot | Works – Supplies and Materials | $543.36 | |
| Huber Tire, Inc. | Works – Tires | $1,401.08 | |
| KEMI | All – Worker’s Comp. Insurance | $10,485.21 | |
| KV Flooring | Works – Library/City Hall Project | $41,326.20 | |
| Leonard Brush & Chemical | Works – Supplies | $1,040.26 | |
| Lewis Seed Company | Works – Fescue | $169.86 | |
| Louisville Armory | Police – Range Time | $18.00 | |
| Louisville Gas & Electric | Works – Electric for City | $31,653.89 | |
| Louisville Water Company | Works – Water | $449.62 | |
| Lowe’s | Works – Supplies and Materials | $2,404.95 | |
| Marlin Business Bank | Admin. – Copy Machine Charge | $136.00 | |
| Miller Company | Admin. – Copy Machine Charge | $118.95 | |
| Mirazon | Admin. – Computer Upgrades | $10,417.22 | |
| NAPA Auto Parts | Works – Supplies and Materials | $548.30 | |
| Natural Products | Works – Fill Dirt | $100.00 | |
| Neill-LaVaielle Supply Company | Works – Suppplies and Materials | $191.80 | |
| Otis Elevator | City Hall – Annual Maintenance | $7,395.60 | |
| Paul Miller Ford | Works – Ford F250 | $47,553.04 | |
| Plehn’s Bakery | Police – Cake for Awards Banquet | $135.56 | |
| PNC Bank | All – Supplies and Materials | $5,216.40 | |
| Progressive Microtechnology, Inc. | Police – Supplies (Forfeiture Funds) | $1,036.63 | |
| RCS Communications | Police – Outfit Police Vehicle | $4,529.50 | |
| Rumpke | Works/Parks – Garbage and Port-A-Lets | $94,199.02 | |
| S&J Lighting | Works – 18 Watt LED Floodlights | $120.00 | |
| Saf-Ti-Co | Works – Street Sign | $601.90 | |
| Saunders Small Engine Repair | Works – Sharpen Chains | $20.00 | |
| Security Systems | Works/Police – Monitoring | $148.00 | |
| Singler & Ritsert | Admin. – City Attorney Fees | $4,187.50 | |
| Sirchie Fingerprinting | Police – Replacement Porelon Pad | $125.10 | |
| Spectrum | Works/Police – Monitoring | $179.98 | |
| St. Matthews Exterminating | Comm. Center – Pest Control | $85.00 | |
| Staples | Admin. – Office Supplies | $9.77 | |
| The Courier-Journal | Admin. – Legal Ads | $689.23 | |
| Total Truck Parts | Works – Back-Up System for Van | $28.06 | |
| Treez | Comm. Park – Tree Removal | $3,800.00 | |
| United Healthcare | All – Health Insurance | $77,977.32 | |
| Unites States Postal Service | Admin. – Stamps | $110.00 | |
| Valvoline | All – Vehicle Maintence | $713.87 | |
| Welders Supply | Works – Compressed Air | $63.72 | |
| Wex Bank | All – Fuel for Vehicles | $10,830.74 | |
| Willis Klein | Works – Supplies and Materials | $27.74 | |
| Wilson Equipment | Works – Backhoe Service | $813.19 | |
| Library City Hall | |||
| Sullivan Cozart, Inc. | Works – Library/City Hall Project | $225,712.91 | |
| Dri-Design Wall Systems | Works – Library/City Hall Project | $12,441.00 | |
| KV Flooring | Works – Library/City Hall Project | $41,326.20 | |
| Louisville Lumber | Works – Library/City Hall Project | $97,711.61 | |
| Valcom | Works – Library/City Hall Project | $10,197.58 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Frisby, Christopher | Police – FSA Reimbursement | $25.00 | |
| Napier, Eddie | Police – CID Clothing Allowance | $250.00 | |
| TOTAL | $894,795.26 |
