CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
August 23, 2022
A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held in-person on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. 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 Councilmember Stuart Monohan – absent
Councilmember Cathi Clark Councilmember Mary Jo Nay
Councilmember Frank Flynn Councilmember Amy Olson
Councilmember Tim Holland Councilmember Tony Weiter
OTHER OFFICIALS
John Singler – St. Matthews City Attorney
Barry Wilkerson – Chief- St. Matthews Police Department
Susan Clark – St. Matthews City Clerk/Treasurer
Jack Ruf – St. Matthews Planning and Zoning
Major Eddie Jones – St. Matthews Police Department
OTHER ATTENDEES
Gary Major – Resident Josh Suiter – Chamber of St. Matthews
Sarah Landes – Resident Ann Richard – Land Development & Design
Jason Johnson – Resident Lytle Atherton – St. Matthews PD and family
David Kemper – St. Matthews PD and wife Titus Riner – St. Matthews PD and family
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was accomplished followed by the roll call vote of attendance.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilmember Olson to approve the minutes from the August 9, 2022 council meeting. Councilmember Nay seconded the motion.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
PUBLIC MEETING COMMENTS
Josh Suiter, Chamber of St. Matthews, reported on the upcoming St. Matthews Potato Festival scheduled for August 27th. Parking will be on-site and 30 vendors have been secured for the event. Live music will be on-going from 12:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Councilmember Nay will send a Reach Alert notification on the day before the event to remind people of an opportunity to enjoy a family-friendly event. Additionally, Mr. Suiter relayed the Chamber’s Business Expo will be held at The Olmstead on September 1 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
PENDING BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 22-05 STREET CLOSURE OF JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY CHENOWETH COURT – 2nd reading
Attorney Singler summarized for 2nd reading Ordinance 22-05 related to moving Chenoweth Court from a public road to a private road by request of the land owner partnership. The street basically serves as an entrance point and parking lot for apartment buildings owned by the partnership. The owners plan to repave the road as well as add more parking spaces for the units. Councilmember Nay made a motion to approve this as 2nd reading and recommends for passage Ordinance 22-05. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bowling.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Clark, Holland, Weiter, Bowling, Nay, Flynn, and Olson. No Votes: None.
NEW BUSINESS
MUNICIPAL ORDER 22-14 APPT. OF OFFICER LYLE ATHERTON JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
to ST. MATTHEWS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Barry Wilkerson introduced Officer Atherton to those present and gave a brief summary of his career. Councilmember Flynn made a motion to accept MO 22-14. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Bowling, Clark, and Nay.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
MUNICIPAL ORDER 22-15 APPT. of OFFICER TITUS RINER JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
to ST. MATTHEWS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Barry Wilkerson introduced Officer Riner to those present and gave a brief summary of his career. Councilmember Flynn made a motion to accept MO 22-15. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Clark, Nay, and Bowling.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
MUNICIPAL ORDER 22-16 APPT. of OFFICER DAVID KEMPER JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
to ST. MATTHEWS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Barry Wilkerson introduced Officer David Kemper to those present and gave a brief summary of his career. Councilmember Flynn made a motion to accept MO 20-16. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay, Bowling, and 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 $359,490.06. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Clark, Holland, Weiter, Bowling, Nay, Flynn, and Olson. No Votes: None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
· Councilmember Holland relayed he and committee members are moving forward on locating a custodian for The Arterburn as well as a salesperson and back-up cleaning company for quick turn arounds.
· Councilmember Bowling stated that in addition to the hiring of 3 new police officers, the department is applying for a grant to purchase tasers.
· Councilmember Nay mentioned information is being gathered for the November edition of the newsletter.
· Councilmember Flynn said the Insurance Committee will meet on Friday, August 27th at 12 noon.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
· Councilmember Flynn inquired about litigation. Mr. Singler responded indicating there is only 1 legal matter pending.
MAYOR’S REPORT
· Mayor Tonini stated campaign signs located in right-of-ways will be removed. Campaign signs are allowed on private property with the owner’s permission.
· The return of the St. Matthews Potato Festival is finally here and the city is happy to provide this family-friendly event to the community.
· The city is considering the purchase of additional space for community use.
· “Encanto” will be played at Brown Park on September 10 as part of the movie series.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Weiter made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Holland and Nay.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Clark, City Clerk
Mayor Richard Tonini
| AUGUST 23, 2022 | |||
| 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 | Works – Telephone Service | $1,064.64 | |
| Baptist Health Occupation Medicine | Police/Works – Testing/Physicals | $1,236.88 | |
| BMS, LLC | All – Health Insurance Addendum | $110.25 | |
| CDW-Government | Admin. – Computer Maintenance | $4,703.09 | |
| Charles Guelda & Sons Plumbing, Inc. | Works – RPZ Valve Testing | $195.00 | |
| Charter Communications | Works – Monitoring | $8.84 | |
| Cintas | Works – Supplies and Materials | $859.35 | |
| Detectachem | Police – Pouches | $361.92 | |
| Enterprise Fleet Management | Police – Vehicle Rental/Repairs | $5,047.66 | |
| Freedom Tactical | Police – Detective Equipment | $260.00 | |
| Fun Masters | Police – Bouncy House for PNO | $230.00 | |
| Galls | Police – Uniform Components | $1,005.61 | |
| HDR Engineering | Works – Engineering | $46,928.54 | |
| Identigo | Police – Fingerprints (3) | $54.00 | |
| Kiesler’s Police Supply Inc, | Police – Training Ammunition | $7,072.78 | |
| LG&E | Works – Electricity for City | $2,083.88 | |
| Louisville Paving and Construction | MAPS – Paving | $254,247.00 | |
| Miller Company | Admin/Police – Copy Machine Charge | $296.26 | |
| Mini Mix of Louisville | Works – Concrete | $631.65 | |
| Nixon Power | Works – Maintenance City Hall Gen. | $310.00 | |
| ODP Business Solutions, LLC | Admin. – Supplies and Materials | $97.58 | |
| RCS Communications | Police – Radio’s/Dispatch | $19.80 | |
| Security Pro’s | Works – Monitoring | $1,215.56 | |
| Security Systems, Inc. | Works – Monitoring | $45.00 | |
| Site One Landscape Supply | Works – Plants | $455.31 | |
| Sparkle Brite Car Wash | Police – Vehicle Wash | $193.02 | |
| Staples | Admin. – Office Supplies | $193.02 | |
| Sweep All | Works – Street Cleaning | $1,950.00 | |
| The Courier-Journal | Admin. – Public Notice | $52.12 | |
| T-Mobile USA Inc. | Police – Investigative Tool | $125.00 | |
| Tony’s Wrecker Service | Police – Towing | $365.00 | |
| Total Office Products | Police – Office Supplies | $52.81 | |
| Verizon | All – Cell Phones and MDT’s | $2,617.58 | |
| Wex Bank | All – Fuel for Vehicles | $23,817.64 | |
| Wilson Equipment | Works – Vehicle Repair | $1,380.08 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Frisby, Chris | Police – CID Clothing Allowance | $123.71 | |
| Olson, Amy | Admin. – Wall Art Reimbursement | $79.48 | |
| TOTAL | $359,490.06 | ||
