CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
SPECIAL VIRTUAL Council Meeting Minutes
August 25, 2020
A special meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held VIRTUALLY on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. The following people were present:
MAYOR
Richard J. Tonini
CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Bernie Bowling Councilmember Stuart Monohan
Councilmember Cathi Clark Councilmember Mary Jo Nay
Councilmember Frank Flynn Councilmember Amy Olson
Councilmember Tim Holland – absent Councilmember Tony Weiter
OTHER OFFICIALS
Carrie Ritsert – St. Matthews City Attorney
Barry Wilkerson – St. Matthews Chief of Police
Susan Clark – St. Matthews City Clerk/Treasurer
Kenan Stratman – St. Matthews Public Works Director
Sean Arms – St. Matthews IT Director
Officer George Jetter – St. Matthews Police Department
OTHER ATTENDEES
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 11, 2020 special council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Clark and Olson.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one had any comments to add due to special meeting status.
PENDING BUSINESS
DISCUSSION ON TRINITY HILLS SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE ISSUE – Tabled
No discussion took place due to the topic being tabled.
ORDINANCE 20-05 REVISION OF SOLICITATION RICHARD TONINI, MAYOR
ORDINANCE – Tabled
No discussion took place due to the topic being tabled.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business listed on the agenda.
EXPENDITURES
Councilmember Bowling made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the total of $302,429.64. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Weiter.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Bowling, Clark, Flynn, Monohan, Nay, Olson, and Weiter. No Votes: None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
· Councilmember Flynn mentioned the Insurance Committee has determined it is in the best interest of the City of St. Matthews to collect bids from possible insurers for the next fiscal year. Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services are offering a percentage cap to remain with them but in general is always best to shop and compare. Additionally, Councilmembers Clark and Flynn, as members of the Insurance Committee, recommend the city contract with the wellness program Naturally Slim for all city employees, spouses, and domestic partners. Councilmember Flynn made a motion to grant the expenditure of $200 per person to enroll. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Clark. Upon Voice Vote: 7-0 the motion carried.
· Councilmember Bowling is working with the accountants to determine if a budget amendment is needed for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.
· Councilmember Nay mentioned newsletters are in homes. Golf cart inspection information is near completion on the website.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Ms. Ritsert had no additional comments to report.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini discussed the following items:
· Per Kenan Stratman, HDR Engineering would like to have a meeting with Trinity Hills Drainage committee members which also includes neighborhood representative regarding proposed engineering improvements to the neighborhood. Triumph Construction is to send a cost estimate for the needed culvert replacement. It is being done thru a change order on another drainage project that they are currently working on the area. Additionally, some residential streets are on the schedule to be repaved starting in September.
· Councilmember Weiter inquired if any progress has been made on the purchase of additional Christmas lights and decorations for Brown Park. Per Elizabeth Cleary, the Chamber has not signed a contract with any entity to complete the event set-up. That is
expected to happen soon. Councilmember Weiter relayed he is satisfied with the current timeline.
· Mayor Tonini asked Chief Wilkerson to give an update for the police department. Plan were developed for possible disruptions and riots that could spill over into St. Matthews from Louisville Metro on August 25. It was a relatively quiet day given the social media focus of events.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Weiter made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Bowling and Nay.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Clark, City Clerk
Richard Tonini, Mayor
| AUGUST 25, 2020 | |||
| 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 – Health Insurance | $70,755.59 | |
| AT&T | City Hall/Comm. Center – Phones | $2,030.95 | |
| Baptist Health Occupational Medicine | Works/Police – Testing | $1,296.00 | |
| CDW Government | Police Forfeiture Acct – MDT’s | $83,700.00 | |
| Chapman Heating & Cooling | Comm. Center – Maintenance | $314.98 | |
| Charles Guelda and Sons Plumbing | Comm. Center – Park Bathrooms | $200.00 | |
| Clark & Riggs | Admin. – Newsletter Printing | $2,212.00 | |
| Creative Culture Insignia LLC | Police – Supplies | $920.00 | |
| Earth First | Works – Mulch | $2,935.00 | |
| Fulcrum Biometrics | Police – Technology Support Program | $8,172.65 | |
| HDR Engineering | Works – Trinity Hills/St Germain/Misc | $14,152.46 | |
| HDS White Caps Construction | Works – Zipper Vests | $44.95 | |
| Lexus Nexus | Police – Investigative Tool | $119.50 | |
| Louisville Gas & Electric | Works – Electric/Street Lights | $1,397.89 | |
| Midwest Sprinkler Corp. | Comm. Center – Sprinkler Repairs | $2,396.00 | |
| Miller Company | Admin/Police – Copy Machine Charge | $36.58 | |
| Northern Safety & Industrial | Works – Nitrile Gloves | $314.43 | |
| Security Pro’s | Works – Monitoring | $1,161.89 | |
| Site One Landscaping Supply | Works – Herbicide | $479.83 | |
| Sparkle Brite III | Police – Vehicle Wash | $175.00 | |
| Spectrum | Works/Police – Monitoring | $165.54 | |
| St. Matthews Exterminating Co. | Comm. Center – Pest Control | $88.00 | |
| Tony’s Wrecker Service | Police – Towing | $125.00 | |
| Total Office Prooducts | Police – Office Supplies | $226.25 | |
| Triumph Construction | MAPS – St. Germaine Drainage | $86,600.70 | |
| Verizon | All – Cell Phones and MDT’s connectivity | $5,363.72 | |
| Welders Supply | Works – Compressed Air | $34.72 | |
| Wex Bank (Thornton’s) | All – Fuel for Vehicles | $11,551.19 | |
| Wilson Equipment | Works – Backhoe Repair | $1,055.28 | |
| Library City Hall | |||
| Studio Kremer Architects | City Hall – Council Chambers Updates | $3,396.00 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Bratcher, Josh | Police – CID Clothing Allowance | $319.60 | |
| Doyle, Lisa | Police – CID Clothing Allowance | $687.94 | |
| TOTAL | $302,429.64 | ||
