CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
April 8, 2025
A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held in-person on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Richard Tonini. The following people were present:
MAYOR
Richard J. Tonini
CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Bernie Bowling (absent) Councilmember Tim Holland
Councilmember Sarah Landes Councilmember Mary Jo Nay
Councilmember Frank Flynn (absent) Councilmember Amy Olson
Councilmember Nathan Hernandez Councilmember Jackie Vanetti
OTHER OFFICIALS
John Singler – St. Matthews City Attorney
Judi Kassebaum – St. Matthews City Clerk
Major Eddie Jones – St. Matthews Police Department
Officer Billy Cundiff – St. Matthews Police Department
Officer Kevin Roy – St. Matthews Police Department
OTHER ATTENDEES
Kate Leitner – Manager of the Eline/St. Matthews Branch of the Library
Bob Klein – Resident
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was accomplished followed by the roll call of attendance. Councilmembers Bowling and Flynn were absent.
A motion was made by Councilmember Nay to approve the minutes from the March 25, 2025, council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson. Upon Voice Vote: (6-0) the motion carried.
PUBLIC MEETING COMMENTS
Kate Leitner, Manager of the Eline/St. Matthews Branch of the Library gave the following report:
Stephen King Book Discussion Group: Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm EDT
Afternoon Book Discussion: Thursday, April 10, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
Friends of the Library Meeting: Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am EDT
Night Owls Book Discussion: Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm EDT
Movie Discussion Group: Thursday, April 17, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
D&D at the Library: Thursday, April 17, 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm EDT
Panpipes Flute Choir “An Earth Day Celebration:” Saturday, April 19, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
History Series with Steve Wiser– History of Louisville Historians: Tues, April 22, 2:00-3
English Conversation Club: Every Week on Mondays, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Storytimes: Wednesdays 10:15 Baby & 11:15 Toddler; Thursdays 10:15 Preschool & 11:15
Baby Prom – Main Library Saturday, April 19, 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT
Starting Fresh Reentry Resource Fair: Saturday, April 12, 10 AM – 3 PM at Southwest Library
Officers Kevin Roy and Billy Cundiff addressed the council regarding the St. Matthews FOP Lodge 31 2nd Annual Jeep Show on May 10, 2025. The event is a fund raiser held again at the Pep Boys parking lot on Breckenridge ln. The event will be from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Revenue is raised from entry fees from the Jeeps and food trucks. It is free to the public. Shirts and challenge coins will also be sold. Last year’s revenues paid for a new deck on the lodge building and helped FOP families going through tough times.
Last year the council provided 2 port-a-pots, 2 public work employees (overtime paid), barricades, and trash cans for the event. They requested the same this year in addition to several tables and chairs. The council agreed to the requests by a voice vote of 6-0. Municipal Order 25-09 was later assigned.
Bob Klein, a resident of Marquette Dr, expressed how much he enjoyed Warwick Park and would like to learn about Phase 2 and 3 for the park’s renovations. The Mayor explained why the restrooms weren’t open yet and Councilmember Nay explained the plans were still being finalized. More information will be in the summer newsletter.
PENDING BUSINESS
No pending business was discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
No new business discussed.
EXPENDITURES
Councilmember Nay made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the amount of $485,980.57. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Holland.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (6-0) the motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
· Councilmember Hernadez looked into Access Care to see if it provided the services the council was looking for in a senior center. He found it was more of an adult daycare than a senior gathering space. He also looked for information on walkability studies and had a hard time finding information. He found one company locally that does this. The Mayor mentioned that tripping hazards were currently being removed from sidewalks. Councilmember Hernandez also said he would miss the next council meeting.
· Councilmember Olson would like the council to revisit the strategic plan. It was suggested to have a caucus meeting to review and discuss sidewalk issues. After the caucus meeting, the council could discuss at a council meeting what to focus on for the next budget year.
· Councilmember Nay brought up insurance for the 75th Anniversary Celebration. The City Clerk has submitted information to get an insurance quote and see how much rain date insurance would be. HB Productions would still like to collect “STM memories” from residents. Councilmember Nay would like to put the request on Facebook and have residents send their comments via email to the Clerk’s office.
She suggested having a port-a-pot in Warwick Park near the new courts until the water is on for the bathrooms. Complaints have been received regarding equipment stored for a project on Chenoweth at the Plant Kingdom property. The Mayor will reach out to the owners regarding this.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
John Singler told the council the Code Enforcement Board held an organizational meeting on April 1. The next meeting will be on May 6 to vote on a Chair and Vice-Chair. The Mayor explained how this board will be helpful to the City to enforce ordinances. If citations are ignored, a lien can be put on the property, and even foreclose the property. People can bring their own counsel to the meeting. Mr. Singler will advise the board, and Jack will present the City’s case.
MAYOR’S REPORT
The Mayor said Independence Bank is sponsoring a clean-up day on April 26 with Operation Brightside. Volunteers should meet at the bank at 8:30 a.m. Supplies will be provided.
Nominations from the city for KLC awards can be submitted to the Mayor. If residents have debris from flooding, they can contact Rumpke to schedule a pickup. The St. Matthews flag outside City Hall is down because of a problem with the flagpole. It should be fixed tomorrow. Mowers were sent to Anderson for preparation of the mowing season.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Holland made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson. Upon Voice Vote: (6-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard Tonini, Mayor
Judi Kassebaum, City Clerk
| April 8, 2025 | |||
| BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR DRAW WARRANTS on the City Treasury, | |||
| counter-signed by the City Clerk or Assistant City Clerk authorizing payment of the below listed invoices: | |||
| A+ Paper Shredding, Inc. | Admin./Police -Service Contract – Shredding | $209.78 | |
| Anderson’s Sales & Service | Works – Supplies & Materials/Repairs & Main. | $5,728.67 | |
| Atco International | Works – Supplies & Materials | $690.00 | |
| AT&T | All – Telephone Service | $7,988.95 | |
| Auto Zone | Works – Supplies & Materials | $795.44 | |
| Blackburn & Davis | Works – Repairs and Maintenance | $4,671.87 | |
| Charter Communications | IT – Service Contract | $220.00 | |
| DC Elevator | Works – Maintenance Agreement | $132.30 | |
| Entenmann-Rovin Co. | Police – Uniforms – Badges | $507.00 | |
| Enterprise Fleet Management | Police – Vehicle Leases | $14,147.11 | |
| E-Z Construction Company | Works-Capital Improvements-Trinity Hills Ditch | $151,636.29 | |
| Farley Printing | Admin. – Printing-Business Cards | $90.00 | |
| Great American Financial Services | Police – Service Contract/Copies | $97.13 | |
| Galls | Police – Uniforms | $682.93 | |
| Guardian Insurance Company | Police – Long/Short/Life Insurance-Bal. Due | $124.41 | |
| HDR Engineering, Inc. | Works – Trinity Hills Project | $1,755.00 | |
| Home Depot Credit Services | Works/Police – Supplies & Materials | $1,231.52 | |
| Integrity Auto Repairs, LLC | Works – Repairs & Maintenance-Vehicles | $3,512.13 | |
| Jim’s Body Shop | Police – Repairs & Maintenance-Body Work | $4,058.95 | |
| Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Ins. | All – Workers Comp. Installment | $12,316.02 | |
| LG&E | Works – Electric/Gas | $37,551.05 | |
| LMEMS CPR Center | Police – Training-Course & Materials | $440.00 | |
| Louisville Mulch & Stone | Works – Supplies & Materials | $4,122.83 | |
| Louisville Water Company | Works – Water Services | $1,962.10 | |
| Miller Company | Police – Service Contract – Copies | $206.10 | |
| Motorola Solutions, Inc. | Police – Capital Improvements -Radios | $14,674.50 | |
| Nfocus Images | Police – Special Events/Banquet | $285.00 | |
| Nugent Sand Company | Works – Supplies & Materials | $542.40 | |
| PNC Bank | All – Multiple | $4,146.67 | |
| Porta Kleen | Parks – Portalets | $760.00 | |
| RCS Communications | Police – Capital Improvements-Vehicle Equip. | $1,524.40 | |
| Rumpke | Works – Garbage Contract | $130,595.58 | |
| Schiller | IT – Capital Projects-New City Hall Cameras | $399.86 | |
| Security Systems, Inc. | Works – Monitoring | $38.00 | |
| Singler & Ritsert | Admin. – March Attorney Fees | $2,568.00 | |
| Site One Landscape Supply | Parks – Supplies & Materials | $324.16 | |
| Speedpro | Parks – Brown Park Sign | $1,827.00 | |
| Stephens & Lawson PSC | Admin. – March Services | $2,835.00 | |
| St. Matthews Area Chamber | Admin. – 3rd Quarter Program Support | $18,750.00 | |
| St Matthews Area Ministries | Admin. – 3rd Quarter Program Support | $7,500.00 | |
| St. Matthews Exterminating | Parks – Pest Control | $68.00 | |
| Studio Kremer Architects | Works – Capital Improvements – Arterburn | $1,050.00 | |
| Tire Discounters | Admin. – Repairs & Maintenance-Vehicle | $118.24 | |
| Tires Plus Total Car Care | Police – Vehicle Main. – Routine | $1,273.98 | |
| Total Office Products & Service | Police – Office Supplies | $84.95 | |
| Treez Service, LLC | Works – Tree Removal in Comm Park | $3,000.00 | |
| Trugreen | Parks – Weed Control | $206.00 | |
| Valvoline | Police – Vehicle Main.-Preventative | $550.94 | |
| Welders Supply Company | Works – Supplies & Materials | $33.71 | |
| Wex Bank | All – Gasoline | $14,944.55 | |
| Willis Klein | Parks – Supplies & Materials | $94.00 | |
| MAPS | |||
| Precision Concrete Cutting of KY | Works – Sidewalks | $21,994.05 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Allen, Billy | Police – Reimbursement Training/Travel | $650.00 | |
| Austin, Elizabeth | Admin. – Contract Services | $264.00 | |
| TOTAL | $485,980.57 | ||
