CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
August 22 , 2023
A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held in-person on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Tonini. The following people were present:
MAYOR
Richard J. Tonini
CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Bernie Bowling Councilmember Tim Holland
Councilmember Cathi Clark Councilmember Sarah Landes
Councilmember Frank Flynn – Absent Councilmember Mary Jo Nay
Councilmember Nathan Hernandez Councilmember Amy Olson
OTHER OFFICIALS
John Singler – St. Matthews City Attorney
Barry Wilkerson – Chief, St. Matthews Police Department
Susan Clark – St. Matthews City Clerk
OTHER ATTENDEES
Gary Major – Resident
Kate Leitner – Manager, St. Matthews/Eline Library Branch
Officer George Jetter – St. Matthews Police Department
Kenan Stratman – St. Matthews Public Works Department
Rheba Roten-St. Matthews Employee
Sandy Doane-St. Matthews Employee
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 to approve the minutes from the August 8, 2023 council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
PUBLIC MEETING COMMENTS
Kate Leitner, Manager of the St. Matthews/Eline Branch of the Louisville Free Public Library reviewed a list of upcoming events at the St. Matthews Branch.
- The English Conversation Class is on-going and held each Monday evening at 6:00 p.m.
- Story times remain scheduled for each Wednesday and Thursday mornings
- Tuesday, August 29 @ 2:00 p.m. 52-Week Home Organization Challenge
- Thursday, August 31 @ 6:30 p.m. Family Movie Night “The Secret Life of Pets”
- Saturday, September 2 @ 10:30 a.m. Pint Size Playdate
- Tuesday, September 5 @ 6:30 p.m. Racial Capitalism and Real Estate: Why We Need a Tenant Movement
- Thursday, September 7 @ 2:30 p.m. Steve Wiser speaking at the 1st of a series of 3 discussions: Louisville History Series. Councilmember Olson expressed interest in scheduling some of these types of meeting in the evenings for people who work to enjoy
- Thursday, September 7 @ 3:00 p.m. Reading with Mercy the Comfort Dog
- Saturday, September 9 @ 10:30 a.m. ACT Practice Test (must register beforehand)
- Monday, September 11 @ 10:15 a.m. Mixed-Up Monday: Stories, Songs and Activities
- Thursday, September 12 @ 2:00 p.m. Adult Book Discussion “Ink and Bone” by Lisa Unger
- Saturday, September 30 @ 10:30 a.m. Meet your St. Matthews City Councilmembers
Resident Gary Major expressed his appreciation to retiring City Clerk Susan Clark for years of dedicated service to the residents and business owners in the City of St. Matthews.
PENDING BUSINESS
There was no pending business on the agenda to discuss.
SUSPEND REGULAR MEETING
Councilmember Nay made a motion at 7:11 p.m. to suspend the regular meeting to convene into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Clark.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried, and the regular meeting was adjourned, and the Executive Session began also at 7:12 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RECONVENE INTO REGULAR MEETING
Councilmember Nay made a motion to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried and the regular reconvened at 7:32 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
MUNICIPAL ORDER 23-20 APPOINTMENTS OF JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
SANDRA DOANE and RHEBA ROTEN
AS CITY CLERK/TREASURER
Mr. Singler read MO 23-20 appointing Sandy Doane and Rheba Roten to share the responsibilities of St. Matthews City Clerk and Treasurer for the City of St. Matthews until which time Mayor Tonini makes a permanent appointment. Councilmember Nay made a motion to accept MO 23-20. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Landes.
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 $381,274.02. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Hernandez, Clark, Olson, Holland, Bowling, Nay, and Landes. No Vote: None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
- Each Councilmember expressed their appreciation to Susan Clark for her assistance to them and the community during her tenure at St. Matthews City Clerk/Treasurer. Ms. Clark is retiring effective September 1, 2023.
- Councilmember Olson also mentioned that the first recipient of the newly created “Outstanding Neighbor Award” will be announced soon.
- Councilmember Nay encouraged residents and St. Matthews business owners to sign up for the Reach Alert system. A reminder has been placed on the city’s website.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Mr. Singler also expressed his appreciation for the kindnesses shown by Susan Clark.
He then asked council members to review Kentucky HB 248 which had been distributed just prior to the meeting. HB 248 was referred to at the last council meeting by resident Howard Hardin. It was Mr. Hardin’s understanding HB 248 set guidelines that he believed were not being followed for community houses. Community houses are located throughout the United States, Louisville Metro and St. Matthews. Concerns previously expressed by Mr. Hardin do not appear to be included in HB 248 as he believed them to be. Councilmember Nay asked that a copy of Kentucky HB 248 to be sent to Mr. Hardin. City Clerk Susan Clark relayed she would mail as requested.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini mentioned to the council members to consider the formulation of a Code Enforcement Board for St. Matthews. The implementation of a board is a heavy tool in the toolbox to keep the city’s neighborhoods visually appealing and also to prevent safety hazards. Qualified St. Matthews residents with expertise in matters concerning the board would need to be identified. Mr. Singler relayed a stipend for their time should be considered.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Holland made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Bowling and Olson.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Clark, City Clerk
Mayor Richard Tonini
| AUGUST 22, 2023 | |||
| 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: | |||
| AT&T | All – Telephone Service | $993.59 | |
| Baptist Health Occupational Medicine | Police – Drug Screening | $301.00 | |
| BMS | All – Insurance Addendum | $110.25 | |
| CDW-G | IT – Computer Maintenance | $7,324.35 | |
| Charter Communications | Works – Monitoring | $11.55 | |
| Covert Track Group | IT – Equipment | $1,710.00 | |
| Cross Chrysler Jeep | Police – Vehicle Repair | $109.50 | |
| Earth First | Works – Mulch | $792.00 | |
| Freedom Tactical | Police – Uniforms | $3,820.00 | |
| Goodyear Auto Service | Police – Vehicle Repair | $344.98 | |
| Great American Financial Services | Admin. – Copy Machine Contract | $97.13 | |
| Halo | Admin. – City Shirts | $141.25 | |
| ID+A Louisville | Police – Chairs | $2,077.00 | |
| Interstate All Battery Center | Police – Batteries | $23.40 | |
| Integrity Auto Repairs, LLC | Works – Vehicle Repair | $783.94 | |
| Jim’s Body Shop | Police – Tail Gate Repair | $13,171.31 | |
| Kentucky Tactical Officers Association | Police – Dues | $250.00 | |
| Kiesler Police Supply | Police – Training Supplies | $1,969.00 | |
| Lewis Automotive | Works – Auto Repair | $70.00 | |
| LG&E | Works – Electric | $1,347.09 | |
| Louisville Water Company | Works – Water | $2,808.63 | |
| Miller Company | Police – Copy Machine Charge | $44.96 | |
| Miller Company | Admin/Police – Copy Machine Charge | $301.82 | |
| RCS Communications | Police – Radio Purchases | $4,985.36 | |
| RES Kentucky, LLC | Works – Draut Park Flood Control Basin | $700.00 | |
| Rogers Group, Inc. | Works – Rip Rap | $273.00 | |
| Sprigler Door Service, Inc. | Works Repairs – 400 Ten Pin | $250.00 | |
| St. Matthews Fire Protection District | Police – SWAT Training Reimbursement | $11,495.00 | |
| Sterling Thompson Co. | Admin. – Insurance Coverage | $20,208.52 | |
| The Courier-Journal | Admin. – Legal Ad | $139.54 | |
| The ReDesign Group | IT -Hardware & Software | $289,908.00 | |
| Tony’s Wrecker Service, Inc. | Police – Towing | $105.00 | |
| Total Office Products | Admin/Police – Office Supplies | $25.47 | |
| United States Postal Service | Admin. – Postage for Machine | $10,000.00 | |
| Valvoline | All – Vehicle Maintenance | $971.47 | |
| Verizon | All – Cell Phones/MDT’s | $1,523.19 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Jetter, George | Police – Reim. Training Meals | $240.24 | |
| Sheltz, Ann | Admin. – Contract Service/Photographer | $1,811.50 | |
| Smith, Jonathan | Police – CID Reimbursement | $34.98 | |
| TOTAL | $381,274.02 | ||
