The regular monthly meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Bowling. The meeting was held at St. Matthews City Hall, 3940 Grandview Avenue. The following people were present:
MAYOR
Bernard Bowling, Jr.
CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Art Draut
Councilman Martha Schade
Councilman Mary Jo Nay
Councilman Rick Tonini
Councilman Stuart Monohan – absent
Councilman Pat Wissing
Councilman Frank Flynn – absent
Councilman Tony Weiter
OTHER OFFICIALS
Foster Haunz, City Attorney
Chief Norm Mayer, SMPD
Jack Ruf – Planning and Zoning Officer
Susan Clark – City Clerk/Treasurer
OTHER ATTENDEES
Glenn Price, Attorney for Bluegrass Automotive
Jim Hayes, Owner – Bluegrass Automotive
Bob Korpfhage – Landscaper
Eileen Van Hoose
Ann Richard
MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Nay to approve the minutes from the July 22, 2014 meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schade.
Upon vote: (6-0) the motion passed and the minutes were approved. Councilmen Monohan and Flynn were absent and unable to participate in the vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one from the public chose to speak to the council members at this time.
PENDING BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 14-04 SIGN ORDINANCE
Foster Haunz summarized repealing and re-enacting the previous sign ordinance pertaining to sign regulations in St. Matthews, Ky. First reading was held on June 10, 2014. This constitutes the 2nd reading. Councilman Wissing recommended signage allowance up to 18 square feet. Jack Ruf added that jurisdictions that follow the Land Development Code for the OR zone treat them as C-2 signs. There were no other jurisdictions to compare it to. Councilman Wissing made a motion to increase signage in the OR zone to 18 square feet instead of 6 square feet as stated in Ordinance 14-04. There being no 2nd to the motion, the motion died. No further discussion took place. Councilman Nay made a motion to accept Ordinance 14-04 as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Weiter.
Upon vote: (6-0) the motion carried. Yes votes: Councilmen Draut, Weiter, Schade, Tonini, Nay and Wissing. No Votes: None. Councilmen Flynn and Monohan were absent and unable to participate in the vote.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 14-08 DESIGNATING BOWLING BLVD A PARKWAY FOSTER HAUNZ
2nd Reading
City Attorney Foster Haunz summarized Ordinance 14-08 classifying Bowling Blvd. as a parkway. As such, all rules and regulations including signage that apply to parkways will apply to Bowling Blvd. First reading was held July 22, 2014. Councilman Nay made a motion to accept this as 2nd reading and to adopt Ordinance 14-08. The motion was seconded by Councilmen Schade.
Upon vote: (6-0) the motion passed. Yes votes: Councilmen Draut, Weiter, Schade, Tonini, Nay and Wissing. No Votes: None. Councilmen Monohan and Flynn were absent and unable to participate in the vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER 14-05 BLUE GRASS AUTOMOTIVE FOSTER HAUNZ
Glenn Price, Attorney for Bluegrass Automotive, submitted plans for a 1,743 square foot addition to the Audi dealership on Bowling Blvd. Inventory would be masked by new landscaping including a rock ledge and blooming trees. The showroom will be extended and Bluegrass Automotive has obtained an encroachment permit. The sidewalk will remain were it is currently located. A new service center sign will be utilized. Councilman Tonini asked Mr. Ruf if the service center sign meets the current sign regulations. Mr. Ruf responded affirmatively. Jack Ruf suggested the rejection of the revision of Binding Element #3. Attorney Glenn Price interjected that a Whereas clause would be helpful if included. The corporate headquarters of Audi want a specific type of sign and a Whereas Clause documenting why this dealership cannot have that specific sign would verify the reason. Jack Ruf inquired if mature trees were going to be removed. Bob Korfhage, Landscaper, responded some will be removed but substantial trees will be used for fill-in and they will continue to grow over the coming years. This property won a 1st place award from the Beautification League for outstanding landscaping at this property. The same landscaping style will be carried forward. Councilman Nay made a motion to accept Municipal Order 14-05 rejecting the proposed revision to Binding Element #3 and adding a Whereas clause indicating the reason the sign the corporate headquarters of Audi
requested cannot be utilized. Otherwise, the motion is to approve the same plan as previously approved by DRC. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schade.
Upon Voice vote: (6-0) the motion carried. No votes: None. Councilmen Flynn and Monohan were absent and unable to participate in the vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER 14-06 WOODLAWN SHOPPING CENTER FOSTER HAUNZ
Jack Ruf summarized plans submitted for the office building located in the vicinity of Woodlawn Shopping Center. In order to increase the amount of office space in the building, 800 square feet in the basement currently not being used as storage will be converted into office space. Municipal Order 14-06 will amend the binding elements to increase this building from 45,000 square feet of office space to 60,000 square feet. However, the current parking allotment is not sufficient for 60,000 square feet of office space. The owner of Woodlawn Shopping Center has agreed to lease 44 excess parking spaces from the adjacent shopping center lot. Councilman Wissing made a motion to accept MO 14-06. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nay.
Upon voice vote: (6-0) the motion carried. Councilmen Monohan and Flynn were absent and unable to participate in the vote.
EMERGENCY ADDITION TO THE AGENDA
At this time, Councilman Tonini made a motion to add as an emergency addition to the agenda Ordinance 14-10. Additionally, the motion would allow moving Ordinance 14-09 from pending to New Business for discussion at tonight’s meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nay.
Upon Voice Vote: (6-0) the motion passed. Councilmen Flynn and Monohan were absent and unable to participate in the vote.
ORDINACE 14-10 REQUESTING APPROVAL FROM LOUISVILLE FOSTER HAUNZ
METRO TO ANNEX RICHLAWN
From discussions between an Assistant County Attorney and Foster Haunz, it appears Louisville Metro Council will need an ordinance from St. Matthews requesting approval of the annexation of the City of Richlawn. Ordinance 14-10 addresses this formality and serves as the official request. Mr. Haunz explained an ordinance can be passed at the 1st reading, waiving the need for a 2nd reading, if approved by 2/3 of the councilmembers. This ordinance is the formal request for Louisville Metro to approve the annexation of the City of Richlawn if sanctioned by the voters in the current City of Richlawn at the General Election to be voted on November 4, 2014. Councilman Nay made a motion to accept Ordinance 14-10. Her motion was seconded by Councilman Weiter.
Upon vote: (6-0) the motion carried. Yes votes: Councilmen Draut, Weiter, Schade, Tonini, Nay and Wissing. No votes: None. Councilmen Monohan and Flynn were absent and unable to participate in the vote.
ORDINANCE 14-09 SOLICITATION FOSTER HAUNZ
1st Reading
This constitutes the 1st reading of Ordinance 14-09 addressing solicitation parameters in the City of St. Matthews. Mr. Haunz stated this document mirrors the Louisville Metro Solicitation Ordinance. It lists numerous provisions for duty, posting of notices, fees, time limits and exemptions. Mayor Bowling believes it is a good idea for each person to be required to have a Louisville Metro badge. Councilman Nay made a motion to accept this as 1st reading of Ordinance 14-09. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wissing.
Upon vote: the motion carried. Yes votes: Councilmen Draut, Weiter, Schade, Tonini, Nay, and Wissing. No votes: None. Councilmen Monohan and Flynn were absent and unable to participate in the vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
- Councilman Schade informed those present that City Hall is undergoing outside renovations.Power washing commenced last Monday which will be followed by masonry repairs. Painting will follow starting mid-September.
- Councilman Tonini relayed an e-mail blast will be sent reminding residents of steps that can be taken for crime prevention.Additionally, the drug disposal box has been ultra-successful as it is filled to capacity almost on a daily basis.
- Councilman Nay said she has received several positive comments about the newsletter this time.Representatives of Windy Hills have asked if they can include information about the location of the drug disposal box in their newsletter.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Foster Haunz had no further information to report on at this time.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Bowling relayed Rob Mullen with Trinity High School thanked St. Matthews for the city’s cooperation in the recent paving of Sherrin Avenue. He also reminded the councilmembers of the caucus meeting schedule for Tuesday, August 19th at 6: 00 p.m. in the conference room.
EXPENDITURES
Councilman Tonini made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the total amount of $390,082.87. Of this amount, $235,048.24 is drawn from the General Fund and $155,034.63 is to be drawn from the Municipal Road Aid Fun account. The motion was seconded by Councilman Weiter.
Upon vote: (6-0) the motion carried. Councilmen Flynn and Monohan were absent and unable to participate in the vote.
Bills
| ADP | $755.00 |
| Allied Ready Mix | $368.00 |
| America’s Best Tires | $728.54 |
| AT&T | $337.06 |
| B&K Printing | $25.00 |
| Bachman Auto Group | $6,419.07 |
| Baptist Medical Associates | $504.00 |
| Beck PC | $15,385.00 |
| Benovation | $71.00 |
| Bill Collins Ford | $352.43 |
| BTM Engneering | $600.00 |
| Bumper to Bumper | $17.98 |
| Central Office Supply | $474.81 |
| Coca Cola | $482.64 |
| Crane Landscaping | $984.00 |
| Davis Electronics | $3,091.15 |
| Dot Trend | $249.00 |
| Ernst Concrete | $2,434.00 |
| Ferguson Waterworks | $900.38 |
| FESCO | $425.80 |
| Fleetone | $19,873.00 |
| General Shale and Brick | $176.40 |
| Goodyear | $39.90 |
| Home Depot | $188.78 |
| Human Development Company | $200.00 |
| JaniKing | $1,069.00 |
| John Deere Landscapes | $1,440.23 |
| JR Hoe & Sons | $338.00 |
| KEMI | $6,795.91 |
| Kentucky Tactical Officers Association | $750.00 |
| Kiesler’s Police Supply, Inc. (FF) | $17,972.00 |
| Lee Tires | $94.95 |
| Lewis Seed Company | $606.48 |
| Louisville Gas & Electric | $29,323.02 |
| Louisville Water Company | $5,426.91 |
| Lowe’s | $1,844.80 |
| Marlin Business Bank | $180.63 |
| Medley’s Auto Repair | $1,678.11 |
| Merrick Printing | $2,150.00 |
| Midwest Construction Products | $696.00 |
| Moreno Express | $2,007.36 |
| Mother Earth | $1,015.00 |
| NeoPost USA | $87.50 |
| Office Depot | $624.18 |
| Owens Communications | $1,875.00 |
| Oxmoor Dodge | $1,602.17 |
| PB Electronics | $154.00 |
| Peterson Truck Center | $192.99 |
| PNC | $760.35 |
| RCS Communications | $490.90 |
| Rumpke | $88,945.90 |
| S&D Coffee | $232.17 |
| Security Systems | $74.00 |
| St. Matthews Carwash | $203.00 |
| St. Matthews Hardware | $96.24 |
| Suburban Septic | $1,280.00 |
| Tony’s Wrecker Service | $200.00 |
| Treez | $2,700.00 |
| US Treasury | $79.00 |
| Verizon | $1,063.87 |
| Welder’s Supply | $31.00 |
| Whayne Supply | $2,361.70 |
| White Cap | $244.92 |
| Willis Klein | $91.75 |
| Windstream | $796.53 |
| Hall Contractors – MAPS $ | $138,323.33 |
| Flynn Brothers – MAPS $ | $16,711.30 |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |
| Dawson, Beth – newsletter | $700.00 |
| May, Jeff – CID Clothing Allowance | $250.00 |
| McDonald, Dennis – CID Clothing Allowance | $250.00 |
| Meyer, Jeremy – CID Clothing Allowance | $250.00 |
| Portman, Charlie – CID Clothing Allowance | $250.00 |
| Shepard, Barbara – CID Clothing Allowance | $250.00 |
| Tonini, Frank – Reimbursement for Expenses | $439.73 |
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| TOTAL | $390,082.87 |
