CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
December 10, 2019
The regular meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held at St. Matthews City Hall, 3940 Grandview Avenue. 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 – absent
OTHER OFFICIALS
John Singler – St. Matthews Attorney
Barry Wilkerson – Major, St. Matthews Police Department
Jack Ruf – St. Matthews Planning and Zoning Officer
Kenan Stratman – St. Matthews Public Works Director
Jim Birch – St. Matthews City Engineer
Susan Clark – St. Matthews City Clerk/Treasurer
OTHER ATTENDEES
Gary Major – Resident
Scouts from Troop #319 with leaders and parents
Mary Kay Monohan – Resident
Anne Birch
Beth Loeffler
Ashley Bartley – QK4 representing Jack Dulworth
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 to the minutes from the November 26, 2019 regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Clark and Olson.
Upon Voice Vote: (6-0) the motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Gary Major, resident, mentioned a few of the lights were out on one of the decorations at Brown Park. Public Works Director Kenan Stratman will address the issue.
PENDING BUSINESS
DISCUSSION ON TRINITY HILLS SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE ISSUE – Tabled
No discussion took place due to the topic being tabled.
ORDINANCE 19-10 GOLF CART ALLOWANCE – Tabled
No discussion took place due to topic being tabled.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Tonini introduced members of Boy Scout Troop #319 from St. Leonard’s Church who are working on their citizenship in the community merit badge.
MUNICIPAL ORDER 19-20 RDDDP – 6460 DUTCHMANS PKWY J. SINGLER, ATTORNEY
Attorney John Singler reviewed MO 19-20 mentioning there was a limit to the square footage in binding element #2. Councilmember Monohan inquired if the binding elements were similar and learned per Jack Ruf, they are similar but binding elements no longer relevant were removed. Signage is regulated thru the St. Matthews ordinance addressing signs and a St. Matthews municipal order specifying sign sizes in The Springs and not this municipal order.
Councilmember Monohan made a motion to accept MO 19-20. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Clark.
Upon Voice Vote: (6-0) the motion carried.
MUNICIPAL ORDER 19-21 REAPPOINTMENT OF REV. RAYMOND J. SINGLER, ATTORNEY
BROWN to the ETHICS COMMITTEE
Mayor Tonini and Mr. Singler explained Rev. Brown has been a member for several years and members are appointed and then reappointment in staggered terms. This is a normal rotation of appointment for Rev. Brown. Councilmember Nay made a motion to approve MO 19-21. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bowling.
Upon Voice Vote: (6-0) the motion carried.
DISTRIBUTION OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SUSAN CLARK, CITY CLERK
City Clerk Susan Clark directed the councilmembers to complete the annual financial disclosure statements included in their packets. The forms will need to be returned by the years end.
EXPENDITURES
Councilmember Bowling made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the total of $222,196.95. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (6-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Clark, Monohan, Bowling, Nay, Flynn and Olson. No Votes: None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
· Councilmember Bowling reported that a shoplifting blitz resulted in 13 arrests, 7 citations and $1,900 of merchandise returned. The Police Department also received a AAA Gold Community Traffic Safety award for bicycle safety.
· Councilmember Nay mentioned the city will have space in the St. Matthews Magazine every other month in 2020 starting in January.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Mr. Singler had no additional comments at that time.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini gave the following report:
· Senior Care Experts will host an Open House on Thursday, December 12 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
· Josh Suiter, Membership Director for the Chamber St. Matthews submitted a written report in his absence due to illness. The Chamber will host their annual dinner meeting on Thursday, January 16th at The Olmstead.
· There will be no 2nd meeting of the month for the council due to it falling on Christmas Eve.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Nay made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Bowling and Olson.
Upon Voice Vote: (6-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Clark, City Clerk
Richard Tonini, Mayor
| DECEMBER 10, 2019 | |||
| 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+ Paper Shredding | Police – Document Destruction | $207.00 | |
| Alex’s TG Alterations | Police – Alterations | $518.00 | |
| AT&T | City Hall/Comm. Center – Phones | $745.40 | |
| Bob Hook Chevrolet | Police – Vehicle Repair | $4,834.75 | |
| Charles Guelda & Sons Plumbing | Comm. Center/Old City Hall – Repairs | $751.19 | |
| Delta Dental | All – Dental Insurance | $4,957.89 | |
| Gall’s | Police – Uniform Parts | $800.96 | |
| Goodyear | Police – Vehicle Repair | $912.67 | |
| Guardian Insurance Company | All – Short/Long/Life Insurance | $8,419.26 | |
| Hall Contracting (MAPS) | Works – Cold Patch for Pot Hole Repair | $153.30 | |
| HDR Engineering | Works – Primrose Improvements | $12,021.68 | |
| Home Depot | Works – Supplies and Materials | $466.62 | |
| KEMI | All – Workers Comp Insurance | $14,791.64 | |
| Leonard Brush and Chemical | Works/Comm. Center – Supplies | $546.79 | |
| Less Lethal, LLC | Police – Pepper Gun Supplies | $6,503.35 | |
| Louisville Gas & Electric | Works – Electric/Street Lights | $30,620.28 | |
| Louisville Water | Works – Water | $70.58 | |
| Lowe’s | Works – Supplies and Materials | $891.94 | |
| Marlin Business Bank | Admin. – Copy Machine Rental | $136.00 | |
| Medley’s Auto | Works – Brakes & Calipers | $2,235.35 | |
| Midwest Sprinkler Corp. | Comm. Center – Repair | $319.50 | |
| Mirazon | City Hall – Computer Contract | $4,718.43 | |
| NAPA Auto Parts | Works – Supplies and Materials | $1,462.61 | |
| NeoPost USA | Admin. – Postage Machine Maintenance | $251.85 | |
| Neutz Upholstrey (Forfeiture) | Police – SRT Van Work | $800.00 | |
| Norse Tactical (Forfeiture) | Police – Training for 44 Officers | $5,940.00 | |
| Northern Safety & Industrial | Works – Gloves | $222.56 | |
| Plehn’s Bakery | Admin. – Catering | $2,201.68 | |
| RCS Communications | Police – Radio’s and Radio Repairs | $825.35 | |
| Rumpke | Brown/Warwick Parks – Garbage/Portalets | $93,025.16 | |
| S & J Lighting | Works – Bulbs | $167.88 | |
| Saf-Ti-Co | Works – Signs | $98.91 | |
| Singler & Ritsert | Admin. – City Attorney Fee | $7,097.50 | |
| Sparkle Brite | All – Vehicle Wash | $168.00 | |
| Spectrum | Works – Police – Monitoring | $194.98 | |
| Tony’s Wrecker Service | Police – Towing | $75.00 | |
| Total Office Products | Police – Office Supplies | $203.04 | |
| Upland Supply Company | Works – Tarps for Leaf Trucks | $42.90 | |
| Voiance | Police – Interpretive Need | $3.54 | |
| Wex Bank | All – Fuel for Vehicles | $12,977.19 | |
| Wilson Equipment Company | Works – Backhoe Repair | $816.22 | |
| Library City Hall | |||
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Mayer, Norm II | Police – Reimbursement for SPI Test | $40.00 | |
| Sanders, John | Police – Reimbursement for Rifle Stand | $75.00 | |
| TOTAL | $222,196.95 | ||
