CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
August 12, 2025
A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held in-person on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. The meeting was called to order at 7:04 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 (absent)
Councilmember Frank Flynn Councilmember Amy Olson
Councilmember Nathan Hernandez Councilmember Jackie Vanetti (absent)
OTHER OFFICIALS
John Singler – St. Matthews City Attorney
Judi Kassebaum – St. Matthews City Clerk
Chief Barry Wilkerson – St. Matthews Police Department
OTHER ATTENDEES
Kate Leitner – Manager, Eline Library
Robert Klein – Resident
Little League Families and Coaches
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was accomplished followed by the roll call of attendance. Councilmembers Bowling, Nay, and Vanetti were absent.
A motion was made by Councilmember Olson to approve the minutes of the July 22, 2025, council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Holland. Upon Voice Vote: (5-0) the motion carried.
PUBLIC MEETING COMMENTS
Kate Leitner, Manager of the Eline/St. Matthews Branch of the Library gave the following report:
- Sensory kit backpacks can be checked out
- Nerd Louisville and LFPL Present: How to Play D&D: Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm EDT
- Stephen King Book Discussion: Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Afternoon Book Discussion: Thursday, August 14, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
- Puzzle and Board Game Exchange: Saturday, August 16, 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Jigsaw Puzzle Race: Saturday, August 16, 2025, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT
- Night Owls Book Discussion Group: Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
- Movie Discussion Group: Thursday, August 21, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
- D&D at the Library: Thursday, August 21, 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
- 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 & Family
PENDING BUSINESS
No pending business was discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
A representation of the STM Little League Kentucky Metro Champions attended the meeting to be honored by the Council. Dan Cook, STM Little League Executive Director, spoke to the Council about the season. Community Park hosted 82 teams. There were 240 coaches and assistant coaches. Mr. Cook thanked Public Works and the City for supporting the program. The Mayor thanked the coaches and parents. Each coach introduced team members that were present. The teams then high-fived the Mayor and Council and had photos taken. The winning teams were 12u (winning 2 years in a row), 10u, 8u Red (winning 2 years in a row and reginal runner-up), and 7u.
EXPENDITURES
Councilmember Holland made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the amount of $947,759.17. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Flynn. Councilmember Flynn would like an up-to-date budget report for the Trinity Hills project.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (5-0) the motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
- Councilmember Hernandez will send out information regarding investments before the August 19 caucus meeting.
- Councilmember Olson announced the August Outstanding Neighbor award went to Michael and Pat Davenport. She asked Mr. Singler about public meetings. Mr. Singler stated the rules around public meetings.
- Councilmember Holland updated the council on vehicles purchased for the police department, saving $86,000 from the budget. Twenty in-car cameras have been purchased, 7 will be used immediately.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
No report was given.
MAYOR’S REPORT
The Mayor announced Councilmember Nay will be absent from council meetings for a while due to an accident injury.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Holland made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Flynn. Upon Voice Vote: (5-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard Tonini, Mayor
Judi Kassebaum, City Clerk
| August 12, 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 | $621.25 | |
| Anderson’s Sales & Service | Works-Supplies & Materials/New Mover | $14,788.09 | |
| AT&T | All – Telephone Service | $4,699.36 | |
| AT&T | Police – Contract Services – Investigative | $175.00 | |
| Auto Zone | Works – Supplies & Materials | $145.44 | |
| Baumann Paper Co | Works – Supplies & Materials | $1,553.70 | |
| Bill Hutchinson | Works – Repairs/Maintenance – Equipment | $125.00 | |
| CDW Government | IT – Capital Project-Switch/Wi-Fi Upgrade | $305.10 | |
| Charles Guelda & Sons Plumbing, Inc. | Parks – Repairs & Maintenance | $645.00 | |
| Charter Communications | IT – Service Contract | $220.00 | |
| Cintas | Works – Supplies & Materials | $1,171.60 | |
| Clark & Riggs | Admin. – Newsletter | $3,117.00 | |
| Clifford Distributing Company | Works – Supplies & Materials | $1,000.05 | |
| Coca Cola Bottling Co., Consolidated | Admin. – Supplies & Materials | $375.52 | |
| CSX Transportation | Admin. – Annual Fee | $100.00 | |
| DC Elevator | Works – Maintenance Agreement | $132.30 | |
| Dean Dorton | Admin. – 1st Draw – Annual Audit | $10,000.00 | |
| Delta Dental of Kentucky, Inc. | All – Dental Insurance | $6,841.94 | |
| Enterprise Fleet Management | Police – Vehicle Leases | $13,823.38 | |
| Ernst Concrete Kentucky | Works – Supplies & Materials | $920.00 | |
| EZ Construction Company | Works – Trinity Hills Ditch Project | $281,675.50 | |
| Fitness Market, Inc. | Police – Repairs & Main. Equipment | $225.00 | |
| Frank Otte Nursery-Bardstown Road | Works – Mulch & Plantings | $207.00 | |
| Galls | Police – Uniforms | $2,102.75 | |
| Grainger | Parks – Supplies & Materials | $65.08 | |
| Great American Financial Services | Police/Admin. – Service Contract/Copies | $264.04 | |
| Guardian Insurance Company | All – Long/Short/Life Insurance | $11,747.75 | |
| HDR Engineering, Inc. | Works – Trinity Hills Ditch Project | $1,215.00 | |
| Home Depot Credit Services | Works – Supplies & Materials | $795.93 | |
| James Collins Ford | Police – Capital Improvements- 7 Vehicles | $328,600.00 | |
| Jefferson County League of Cities | Admin. – Annual Membership Fees | $1,000.00 | |
| Jim’s Body Shop | Police – Deductible & Vehicle Body Repairs | $2,101.95 | |
| Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Ins. | All-Workers Compensation-2nd Installment | $11,715.45 | |
| Kentucky Tactical Officers Association | Police – Dues | $250.00 | |
| Ky League of Cities Ins. Services | All – Liability & Property Ins. Premiums | $2,498.94 | |
| L.A. Promotions | Police – Special Events – Promotional Items | $877.62 | |
| Leads Online | Police – Service Contract- Software | $4,620.00 | |
| LG&E | Works – Electric/Gas | $39,610.91 | |
| Louisville Gas & Electric Company | Police – Contract Services – Investigative | $357.23 | |
| Louisville Water Company | Works – Water Services | $3,566.05 | |
| Lusk Mechanical Contractors, Inc. | Works – Repairs & Maintenance | $785.00 | |
| Miller Company | Police – Service Contract – Copies | $315.50 | |
| Moreno Express | Admin. – Processing Newsletters | $3,296.60 | |
| NAPA Auto Parts | Works – Repairs & Main. Equipment | $42.00 | |
| Nugent Sand Company | Works – Supplies & Materials | $150.00 | |
| Open Gov, Inc. | IT – Contract Services | $12,600.00 | |
| Parkside/Fairmeade Halloween Parade | Admin. – Program Support | $500.00 | |
| PNC Bank | All – Multiple | $1,569.58 | |
| Porta Kleen | Parks – Portalets | $965.00 | |
| Premier Fleet Graphics | Police – Vehicle Main. – Body Work | $745.00 | |
| Public Agency Training Council | Police – Training/Course & Materials | $650.00 | |
| Rumpke | Works – Garbage Contract | $139,628.66 | |
| Schiller | IT – Capital Project-City Hall Access Control | $17,092.39 | |
| Singler & Ritsert | Admin. – July Attorney Fees | $3,460.28 | |
| Site One Landscape Supply | Works – Supplies & Materials | $1,410.14 | |
| St. Matthews Ace Hardware | Works – Supplies & Materials | $394.36 | |
| St. Matthews Exterminating Co. | Parks – Supplies & Materials | $68.00 | |
| Stephens & Lawson PSC | Admin. – July Services | $2,030.00 | |
| Sterling Thompson Company, LLC | Admin.-Bonds-P. Duvall/F. Polsgrove | $203.60 | |
| Studio Kremer Architects | Parks-Capital Improvements-C. Center Park | $350.00 | |
| Tires Plus Total Car Care | Police-Vehicle Main. – Mechanical/Routine | $2,917.37 | |
| Tons of Fun | Police – Special Events – National Night Out | $400.00 | |
| Tony’s Wrecker Service | Police – Towing | $125.00 | |
| Total Office Products & Service | Police – Office Supplies | $57.68 | |
| Valvoline | Police -Vehicle Main.-Preventative | $897.29 | |
| Voiance | Police – Contract Services – Investigative | $7.50 | |
| Welders Supply Company | Works – Supplies & Materials | $33.71 | |
| White Cap, L.P. | Parks – Supplies & Materials | $28.90 | |
| Willis Klein | Works/Parks – Supplies & Materials | $223.85 | |
| Wilson Equipment Company | Works – Repairs/Maintenance – Equipment | $127.46 | |
| Xcitium | IT – Licensing | $312.50 | |
| MAPS | |||
| Saf-Ti-Co | Works – Street Signs | $140.80 | |
| Flynn Brothers | Works – Street Repairs – Cold Patch | $180.55 | |
| Police Forfeiture | |||
| Kentucky Tactical Officers Association | Police – Training Expenses | $1,275.00 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Austin, Elizabeth | Admin. – Contract Services-July, 2025 | $104.00 | |
| Benedict, Kristin D. | Police – Reimbursement Fingerprinting | $22.00 | |
| Hellinger, Brian | Police – Reimbursement Training Expenses | $265.00 | |
| Robinson, III, Charles | Police – Reimbursement Gasoline | $73.27 | |
| Roy, Kevin | Police – Reimbursement Uniform Expense | $55.25 | |
| TOTAL | $947,759.17 | ||
