CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS Council Meeting Minutes August 24, 2021
A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held in-person on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. 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 Carrie Ritsert - St. Matthews City Attorney Barry Wilkerson – Chief, St. Matthews Police Department Susan Clark – St. Matthews City Clerk/Treasurer
OTHER ATTENDEES
Pat Chapman – Resident Gary Major - Resident Elizabeth Cleary – Chamber of St. Matthews Josh Suiter – Chamber of St. Matthews
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 10, 2021 council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Elizabeth Cleary from the Chamber of St. Matthews relayed approximately 75 attendees enjoyed movie night at Voll Field recently. The next movie night is September 10th when Zootopia will be played.
Chamber of St. Matthews Membership Director Josh Suiter mentioned he has been appointed to the Membership Advisory Board of the National Chamber program. He has also been appointed to the Executive Committee of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of St. Matthews is the only Jefferson County representation on that board.
PENDING BUSINESS
DISCUSSION ON TRINITY HILLS SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE ISSUE
Mayor Tonini stated we continue waiting for components that are delayed due to supply chain problems. Advancement on ditch improvements will be bid separately next year with anticipation of work being completed during a dry season.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business to discuss.
EXPENDITURES Councilmember Bowling made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the total of $54,870.20. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Bowling, Clark, Flynn, Holland, Nay, Weiter, and Olson. No Votes: None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
· There were no committee reports made.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
· Attorney Ritsert relayed she had nothing additional to report.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini made the following report:
· Plaques for the library, Brown Park, Voll Field, Children’s Garden etc. will be erected this week.
· MSD cancelled previously scheduled work on Kentucky Avenue but has now placed it back on the agenda for completion.
· MSD is addressing a drainage issue at 4048 Ormond Road.
· HDR is working on preliminary plans to expand the walking paths at Brown Park. The city will remove undergrowth and dead or unhealthy ash trees in the process.
· A master plan for additional improvements to Warwick Park are being developed. The plans may include a permanent restroom on the Kentucky Avenue side, possible splash park, possible pickleball court and additional parking.
· Precision Concrete is addressing possible tripping hazards on sidewalks around the city.
· Members of the Louisville Metro Council are considering closing bars at @ 2:00 a.m. instead of 4:00 a.m. which has been in affect for years. Mayor Tonini suggested St. Matthews should consider following suit. An ordinance is likely to be on the next St. Matthews agenda concerning this issue.
· Mayor Tonini named the week of August 8, 2021 as Health Care Professionals week in the City of St. Matthews.
· The city employee Vision Insurance will be moving from Anthem to Guardian beginning October 1, 2021.
· The city Delta Dental Insurance will be renewing October 1, 2021 but will contractually conclude on June 30th, 2022 in order to match the fiscal year budget.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Olson made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Clark, City Clerk Richard Tonini, Mayor
“AUGUST 24, 2021 | |||
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: | |||
Anthem | All – Vision Insurance Coverage | $775.94 | |
AT&T | City Hall/Comm. Center – Phones | $1,796.79 | |
Awards Center | Police – Annual Police Banquet Expense | $319.95 | |
Baptist Health Occupation Medicine | Police/Works – Testing | $37.00 | |
Bob Hook Chevrolet Inc | Police – Vehicle Repair | $275.00 | |
Center for Education & Employment Law | Police – Reference Tool | $119.00 | |
Charles Guelda & Sons Plumbing | Works – Valve Testing | $135.00 | |
Cintas | Works – Supplies and Materials | $666.63 | |
Clark & Riggs | Admin. – Newsletter Printing | $2,256.00 | |
Cross Chrysler Jeep | Police – Vehicle Repair | $680.40 | |
Cundiff Electric | Comm. Center Park – Electrical Repairs | $146.25 | |
Fun Master | Police – National Night Out Expense | $200.00 | |
Galls | Police – Uniform Components | $606.41 | |
Kentucky Tactical Officers Association, Inc. | Police – Annual Dues | $1,200.00 | |
Leonbard Brush & Chemical | Works – Supplies and Materials | $101.44 | |
Lewis Seed Company | Works – Fescue | $130.12 | |
Lexis Nexis | Police – Investigative Tool | $242.00 | |
LG&E | Works – Electric | $5,341.86 | |
Metropolitan Compounds, Inc. | Works – Primer | $648.85 | |
Miller Company | Police – Copy Charge | $37.85 | |
Mobile Forensic Solutions | Police – Investigative Tool | $910.00 | |
Moreno Express | Admin. – Newsletter Production | $2,033.78 | |
MPI Printing | Police – Printing for Police Awards Mtg. | $446.78 | |
Murphy’s Camera | Police – Battery for Camera | $49.99 | |
Nfocus Images | Police – Annual Banquet Photos | $285.00 | |
Nixon Power Service Company | Works – Generator Maintenance | $310.00 | |
Nugent Sand Company | Works – Crushed Stone | $132.00 | |
Open Range | Police – Range Time | $18.10 | |
Precision Collision | Police – Body Repair | $355.00 | |
Security Pro’s | Works – Monitoring | $1,215.56 | |
Sparkle Brite | All – Vehicle Wash | $184.00 | |
Spectrum | Works – Monitoring | $165.52 | |
Staples | Admin. – Office Supplies | $36.86 | |
Sterling Thompson Company | Admin. – Admin. Bonding Insurance | $4,581.00 | |
The Courier-Journal | Admin. – Legal Ad’s | $654.23 | |
Tonini Church Supply | Works -Placques | $9,045.00 | |
Tony’s Wrecker Service | Police – Towing | $150.00 | |
Total Office Supplies | Police – Office Supplies | $609.77 | |
Verizon | All – Cell Phones and MDT’s | $2,536.42 | |
Wex Bank (Thornton’s) | All – Fuel for Vehicles | $15,434.70 | |
TOTAL | $54,870.20 |