CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
August 8, 2023
A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held in-person on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 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
Eddie Jones – Major, St. Matthews Police Department
Susan Clark – St. Matthews City Clerk
Jack Ruf – St. Matthews Planning Officer
OTHER ATTENDEES
Gary Major – Resident
Josh Suiter – Executive Director, Chamber of St. Matthews
Elizabeth Cleary – Operations Manager, Chamber of St. Matthews
Kate Leitner – Manager, St. Matthews/Eline Library Branch
Scott Ferguson – Applicant for 141 Chenoweth Lane
Ted Bernstein – Land Design and Development
Steve Porter – Attorney for 143 Chenoweth Lane Owner
Kent Goody – Mendel Scott
Howard Hardin – Resident
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 July 25, 2023 council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Bowling and 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.
· Steven King Book Discussion – August 9 @ 6:00 p.m.
· Afternoon Book Discussion – August 10 @ 2:00 p.m.
· Build and Play for Kids – August 12 @ 2:00 p.m.
· Silliest Storytime Around – Augst 14 @ 10:30 a.m.
· Movie Discussion Group – August 15 @ 2:00 p.m.
· Night Owls Book Discussion Group – August 15 @ 6:30 p.m.
· Intro to Genealogy Group – August 17 @ 2:00 p.m.
· Family Yoga – August 18 @ 2:00 p.m.
· Snail Mail Saturday – August 19 @ 11:00 a.m.
· The English Conversation Class is on-going and held each Monday evening at 6:00 p.m.
· System Wide Library Options
– Dinosaur Preschool Party August 19 @ 10:00 a.m. at @ SW Library
– Homework Help: https://www.lfpl.org.homeworkhelp
Josh Suiter, Executive Director of the Chamber of St. Matthews, regretfully announced Kristen Frarey has resigned and will be joining the U of L Family Business Center. Her last day will be Friday, August 18, 2023.
Elizabeth Cleary, Director of Operations for the Chamber of St. Matthews, relayed attendance at the 2nd Annual Potato Festival had increased from last year. Additional attractions will be included in the 2024 Potato Festival.
Resident Howard Hardin advised the council that H.B. 248 was passed earlier this year by the Kentucky General Assembly. This bill sets additional standards for recovery houses. In his opinion, the Oxford House at 309 S. Hubbards Lane is out of compliance. Code Enforcement Officer Jack Ruf will review the legislation for applicability.
PENDING BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 23-04 OVERNIGHT PARKING IN ST. MATTHEWS JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
PARKS
City Attorney John Singler summarized proposed Ordinance 23-04 indicating this is the 2nd reading. This ordinance prohibits parking at any of the St. Matthews parks from dusk to sun-up each day including semi-truck parking. There is a robust penalty for violating the ordinance including towing and possible impoundment of the vehicle. It also prohibits the use of alcohol except at city sanctioned events. Councilmember Nay suggested signage is displayed informing drivers that parking overnight is prohibited. Councilmember Bowling suggested the verbiage also include from sun-down to sun-up each day. Councilmember Nay made a motion to accept this as 2nd reading and recommends for passage Ordinance 23-04. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Holland.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Hernandez, Clark, Olson, Holland, Bowling, Nay, and Landes. No Votes: None.
MUNICIPAL ORDER 23-17 ACCEPTANCE OF COUNCIL JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
WORK PLAN
Mayor Tonini mentioned this was tabled at the last council meeting in order to review details of the plan. Tad Long, Community Development Manager for the Kentucky League of Cities, previously verbalized that the development of a plan would take 3-5 meetings over 5-6 months. Councilmember Hernandez believes creating a work plan will define what the council is working towards. Councilmember Nay mentioned that current council members cannot obligate future councilmembers to make specific council decisions. Councilmember Holland relayed that creating a big picture plan could be helpful. Councilmember Hernandez made a motion to accept MO 23-17. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Holland and Olson.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
MUNICIPAL ORDER 23-18 RDDDP – 141 CHENOWETH LANE JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
Mr. Singler reviewed Ordinance 23-18 suggesting councilmembers review the last sentence of Binding Element 3. The main issue is the entrance and exit to a shared parking lot for businesses located at 141, 143, and 145 Chenoweth Lane. Ingress and egress points were discussed. A parking agreement recorded by deed exists. Steve Porter, attorney for the owner at 143 Chenoweth Lane, relayed the owner does not object to the renovation and supports keeping the building going. Councilmember Nay made a motion to approve MO 23-18. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Clark.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
MUNICIPAL ORDER 23-19 REVISION OF BINDING JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
ELEMENT – 4124 SHELBYVILLE ROAD
This issue at hand is the placement of a “Coming Soon” sign that the owner would like to place in front of his new business. St. Matthews sign ordinance would allow for such a sign but only for 30 days. Kent Goody with Mendel Scott, representing the owner, relayed this was not included in the approval of the original plan. If approved, the sign would be erected approximately 30 days before the grand opening. Councilmember Nay made a motion to accept MO 23-19. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bowling.
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 $296,977.49. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Clark.
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
• Councilmember Olson stated she is collecting nominations for the new “Good Neighbor” recognition program that is newly being implemented.
• Councilmember Nay relayed St. Matthews IT Director Shawn Weatherholt is developing an on-line form that residents can completed from the website. Also, protocol for Face Book was distributed for councilmember review.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
There was no additional report given.
MAYOR’S REPORT
• Mayor Tonini mentioned a public meeting to discuss Phase 1 of the improvements to Warwick Park will be held Wednesday, August 9th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at The Arterburn.
• St. Matthews is hosting a “Listening Session” for the Jefferson County League of Cities (JCLC) with Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) on Saturday, August 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Topic of discussion is governance of JCPS.
• A person has complained about the waste left by ducks and geese in Brown Park. This has been a known problem for quite some time. There is no easy answer as the birds are wild animals and can fly anywhere. Councilmember Nay suggested the city contact Kentucky Department of Wildlife for possible suggestions.
• Councilmember Nay contacted Tim Boden, whose wife is an Arterburn, regarding the family history and connection between her family and the City of St. Matthews. To honor the Arterburn Family and their long-standing presence and commitment to the city, a short history will be included on a plaque at The Arterburn, formally called the St. Matthews Community Center.
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 8:06 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Clark, City Clerk
Mayor Richard Tonini
| AUGUST 8, 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: | |||
| A+ Plus Shredding, Inc. | Admin./Police – Document Destruction | $82.00 | |
| Anderson’s Sales & Service | Works – Supplies | $2,232.32 | |
| AT&T | All – Telephone Service | $5,714.29 | |
| Baptist Health Occupational Medicine | Works – Random Drug Screening | $550.00 | |
| Baumann Paper Company | Works – Trash Bags | $1,468.20 | |
| Benchmark Analytics (Forfeiture Acct) | Police – Annual Subscription | $3,596.80 | |
| Bob Hook Chevrolet | Police – Vehicle Repairs | $1,759.59 | |
| Charles L. Guelda Sons & Pluming Inc. | Works – Repairs | $342.50 | |
| Charter Communications | Works – Monitoring | $89.99 | |
| Cintas | Works – Supplies | $837.12 | |
| Clark & Riggs | Admin. – Newsletter Production | $2,887.00 | |
| Clifford Distributing | Works – Supplies and Materials | $375.46 | |
| Covert Track Group | Police – Mapping Renewal | $2,310.00 | |
| CSX Transportation | Admin. – Property Use Fee | $100.00 | |
| DC Elevator | Works – Elevator Maintenance | $120.00 | |
| Derby City Fire | Works – Fire Alarm Inspection | $325.00 | |
| Fun Masters | Police – Annual Police Night Out | $460.00 | |
| Galls | Police – Supplies and Uniforms | $964.00 | |
| Goodyear Auto Service Group | Police – Vehicle Repairs/Maintenance | $964.12 | |
| Great American Financial Services | Admin. – Copy Machine Rental | $149.36 | |
| Guardian Insurance | All – Long/Short/Life Insurance | $10,328.17 | |
| HDR Engineering | Works – Trinity Hills Ditch | $8,048.34 | |
| Helm’s Seeding & Sodding | Work – Fescue Sod | $350.00 | |
| Home Depot | Works – Supplies and Materials | $515.71 | |
| Integrity Auto Repairs, LLC | Work – (3) Vehicle Repairs | $1,993.64 | |
| International Assoc. of Property & Evidence | Police – (2) Classes | $765.00 | |
| Interstate All Battery Center | Police – Batteries | $302.80 | |
| KEMI | All – Unemployment Insurance | $16,979.97 | |
| Kiesler’s Police Supply (Forfeiture Account) | Police – Capital Supplies | $7,907.04 | |
| L. A. Promotions | Police – Annual Police Night Out | $852.63 | |
| Leonard Brush & Chemical | Works – Supplies & Materials | $209.95 | |
| LG&E | Works – Lights | $35,741.61 | |
| Louisville Water Company | Works – Water | $400.13 | |
| Miller Company | Police – Copy Charges | $215.05 | |
| Moreno Express | Admin. – Newsletter Production | $2,878.81 | |
| Motorola Solutions | Police – Training/Configuration | $1,500.00 | |
| Napa Auto Parts | Works – Materials | $332.79 | |
| Norse Tactical (Forfeiture Acct.) | Police – Equipment | $15,450.00 | |
| Nugent Sand Company | Works – Dirt | $749.20 | |
| PNC Bank | All – Supplies and Materials | $4,470.09 | |
| Quality Inn | Police – Training/Travel | $156.00 | |
| RCS Communications | IT – Dispatch Equipment | $291.00 | |
| Rumpke | Works – Warwick Park Portalets | $132,131.96 | |
| Security Systems, Inc. | Works – Monitoring | $38.00 | |
| Singler & Ritsert | Admin. – City Attorney Fees | $2,092.00 | |
| St. Matthews Ace Hardware | Works – Supplies and Materials | $214.46 | |
| Stephens & Lawson, CPA’s | Admin – CPA Consultant | $281.25 | |
| The Courier-Journal | Admin. – Legal Ad | $157.27 | |
| The Motz Group (Voll Field Account) | Stadium – Repair Work by Catcher | $300.00 | |
| Total Office Products & Service | Police – Office Supplies | $226.03 | |
| Treez | Works – Tree Trimming/Removal | $2,950.00 | |
| TruGreen | Brown Park – Lawn Maintenance | $191.39 | |
| United Laboratories | Works – Floor Drain Sanitation | $368.72 | |
| Valvoline LLC | Police – Vehicle Repairs/Maintenance | $434.81 | |
| Welders Supply | Works – Compressed Air | $31.85 | |
| Wex Bank | All – Fuel for Vehicles | $18,380.98 | |
| Wilson Equipment | Works – Repairs | $1,111.96 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Bratcher, Ashely | Police – Event Reimbursement | $149.67 | |
| Fisher, Thomas | Arterburn – Custodial Work | $1,449.67 | |
| Sanders, John | Police – Training/Travel Expenses | $542.80 | |
| Tyler, Brian | Works – Reimbursement for boots | $158.99 | |
| TOTAL | $296,977.49 | ||
