CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
December 14, 2021
A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held in-person on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. The meeting was called to order at 7:01 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
John Singler – St. Matthews City Attorney
Barry Wilkerson – Chief – St. Matthews Police Department
Susan Clark – St. Matthews City Clerk/Treasurer
Jack Ruf – St. Matthews Planning & Zoning Officer
Kenan Stratman – St. Matthews Public Works Director
OTHER ATTENDEES
Pat Chapman – Resident
Greg Crabb – St. Matthews IT Director
Jim Tenza – Auditor, Dean Dorton
Carolyn Estep – Victim’s Advocate for STMPD
Josh Suiter – Chamber of St. Matthews
Kendra Stratman – Guest
Various Scouts from Troop #317
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 November 23, 2021 council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
PUBLIC MEETING COMMENTS
Mayor Tonini acknowledged members of Boy Scout Troop #317 who were in attendance to earn their Citizenship badge.
Mayor Tonini introduced Greg Crabb who has joined the St. Matthews City Hall staff as IT Director. Mr. Crabb is a retired fire fighter with the St. Matthews Fire Protection District. He also has additional expertise in technology.
Josh Suiter mentioned the Chamber is working on their annual dinner meeting that will be held at The Olmstead in February.
St. Matthews Police Chief Barry Wilkerson introduced Carolyn Estep who will be working with the police department in a social services capacity. The intent is to link people with needed services which are occasionally identified with police runs.
Mayor Tonini noted that Councilmember Monohan was absent due to aiding the City of Mayfield after a devastating tornado that ripped through their community recently.
PENDING BUSINESS
DISCUSSION ON TRINITY HILLS SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE ISSUE
St. Matthews Public Works Director Kenan Stratman said it was status quo.
ORDINANCE 21-06 RESET OF HOURS FOR CERTAIN ESTABLISHMENTS – TABLED
No discussion took place on the item.
NEW BUSINESS
REVIEW OF 2020-2021 AUDIT JIM TENZA, DEAN DORTON
AUDITOR
Mr. Tenza, head of Government Account Audits for Dean Dorton CPA’s, reviewed the financials for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. The extensive audit found no maleficence or mismanagement of government funds. While there was a loss of revenue attributed to covid, receipt of CARES ACT funding help to equalize the budget. A copy of the audit was distributed for council member inspection. Councilmember Bowling made a motion to accept the audit review. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
MUNICIPAL ORDER 21-14 APPROVAL OF OPIOID JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
ABATEMENT ALLOCATION AGREEMENT
St. Matthews City Attorney John Singler gave a summary of Municipal Order 21-14 indicating the Commonwealth of Kentucky previously brought a lawsuit against an opioid company. After the legal process was concluded, it was found the company will be required to pay a certain amount to different entities. The amount will be determined by percentages. The City of St. Matthews will be included in the distribution of the settlement. This MO approves the acceptance of the funds, amount and release date not yet determined.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmember Clark, Holland, Weiter, Bowling, Nay, Flynn, and Olson. No Votes: None.
EXPENDITURES
Councilmember Bowling made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the total of $1,151,370.81. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Clark.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Bowling, Clark, Flynn, Holland, Nay, Olson, and Weiter. No Votes: None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
· Councilmember Nay interjected subject matter is being determined for the next newsletter. Please send ideas and information asap.
· Councilmember Weiter relayed Light-Up St. Matthews was well attended once again this year and fun was had by all.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
· Mr. Singler had no additional comments.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini gave the following report:
· Once again, the City of St. Matthews will offer Shakespeare in the Park to the residents. The date will be Sunday, May 1st at 2:00 p.m. on the concrete area in front of City Hall. The rain location will be the large conference room in the St. Matthews/Eline Library.
· A streetscape plan is being formulated by representative of City Hall, various St. Matthews businesses and is spearheaded by Louis Straub of Independence Bank.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Weiter made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Clark.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Clark, City Clerk
Richard Tonini, Mayor
| DECEMBER 14, 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: | |||
| A+ Paper Shredding | Police – Document Destruction | $100.00 | |
| Anderson’s Sales & Service | Works – Trimmer | $163.77 | |
| APCO International | Police – Annual Dues (Richardson) | $96.00 | |
| AT&T | Works – Telephone Service | $3,194.00 | |
| ATCO International | Works – Herbicide | $282.00 | |
| Auxiant Health Insurance | All – Health Insurance for Month | $93,992.87 | |
| Baptist Health Occupation Medicine | Works – Random Drug Testing | $267.00 | |
| Baumann Paper Company | Works – Trash Bags | $1,624.50 | |
| B & K Printing | Admin. – IT Business Cards | $54.00 | |
| Bob Hook Chevrolet, Inc. | Police – Mechanical Repair | $1,500.00 | |
| CDW-Government | Admin. – Anuual Adobe Licenses | $1,937.85 | |
| Chamber of St. Matthews | Admin. – Program Support | $18,500.00 | |
| Charles Guelda & Sons Plumbing Inc. | Comm. Center – Repair | $172.50 | |
| Cintas | Works – Supplies and Materials | $869.77 | |
| Clifford Distributing Co., Inc. | Works – Supplies and Materials | $289.51 | |
| Cross Jeep | Police – Vehicle Maintenance | $200.00 | |
| Cundiff Electric | Brown Park – Troubleshooting | $1,185.18 | |
| DC Elevator | Works – Elevator (Finally!) | $95,000.00 | |
| Dean Dorton | Admin. – Audit Work | $3,000.00 | |
| Delta Dental | All – Dental Insurance | $4,811.46 | |
| Delta Services | Works – Elevator Fire Alarm | $1,641.00 | |
| Derby Fire Services | Police – Recharge Extinguishers (2) | $91.00 | |
| EDC Southeast, LLP | Comm. Center – Renovation Invoice | $2,147.50 | |
| E-Z Construction (MAPS) | MAPS – Surface/Storm Water Drainage | $253,325.00 | |
| Flynn Brothers (MAPS) | MAPS – Pot Hole Repair | $94.00 | |
| Galls | Police – Uniform Components | $657.91 | |
| Guardian Insurance Company | All – Long/Short/Life Insurance | $10,629.60 | |
| HDR Engineering | Works – Trinity/Misc. Engineering | $9,659.46 | |
| Home Depot | Works – Supplies and Materials | $954.90 | |
| KEMI | All – Unemployment Insurance | $20,557.19 | |
| Kentucky League of Cities | Admin. – Training (Tonini) | $100.00 | |
| Kentucky League of Cities Ins. Service | Admin. – Liability Insurance | $270.76 | |
| Labor Works | Works – Temporary Workers | $4,434.56 | |
| Leonard Brush and Chemical | Works/Comm. Center – Supplies | $1,076.76 | |
| LG&E | Works – Street Lights/Electric | $34,094.69 | |
| Louisville Paving Company (MAPS) | MAPS – Bridge @ Dupont Road | $149,050.00 | |
| Louisville Water Company | Works – Water | $3,326.69 | |
| Marlin Business Bank | Admin. – Copy Machine Rental | $136.00 | |
| Marrillia Design and Construction | Comm. Center – Renovation Invoice | $94,344.25 | |
| Midwest Sprinkler Corp. | Comm. Center – Domestic Backflow | $282.00 | |
| Miller Company | Admin/Police – Copy Machine Charge | $166.65 | |
| Mobile Forensic Solutions | Police – Investigative Tool | $250.00 | |
| Napa Auto Parts | Works – Supplies and Materials | $710.68 | |
| Norse Tactical | Police – Range Fees | $5,400.00 | |
| Norse Tactical (Forfeiture Account) | Police – Training Package | $6,480.00 | |
| PNC Bank | All – Supplies and Materials | $3,009.49 | |
| Print Tex USA | Police – Uniform Components | $121.00 | |
| Progressive Microtechnology, Inc. | Police – Evidence Tracker Software | $695.00 | |
| Quadient | Admin. – Postage Scale | $704.98 | |
| RCS Communications | Police – Radio Service | $582.00 | |
| Rumpke | Works/Parks – Garbage & Portalets | $95,650.34 | |
| S&J Lighting | Works – Supplies | $201.00 | |
| Saf-Ti-Co | Works – Traffic Cones | $486.00 | |
| Security Pro’s | Works – Fobs | $589.00 | |
| Security Systems | Works – Monitoring | $38.00 | |
| Seven Seas Construction (MAPS) | MAPS – Trinity Hills Drainage Project | $54,925.03 | |
| Singler & Ritsert | Admin. – City Attorney Fees | $2,176.00 | |
| Spectrum | Works – Monitoring | $255.50 | |
| St. Matthews Ace Hardware | Works – Supplies and Materials | $365.84 | |
| St. Matthews Area Ministries | Admin. – Program Support | $4,375.00 | |
| St. Matthews Exterminating | Comm. Center – Pest Control | $88.00 | |
| Staples | Admin. – Office Supplies | $183.00 | |
| Stephens & Lawson, CPA’s | Admin. – Audit Prep Work | $8,701.25 | |
| Sunbelt Rentals | Works – Manlift | $890.10 | |
| Tony’s Wrecker Service | Police – Towing | $653.21 | |
| Total Office Products | Police – Office Suppies | $187.31 | |
| Treadmill Medic | Police – Exercise Equipment Repair | $195.00 | |
| Treez | Works – Tree Trimming | $875.00 | |
| Triumph Landscape Construction, Inc. (MAPS) | MAPS – Trinity Hills Drainage Project | $128,861.00 | |
| TruGreen | Brown Park – Grounds Maintenance | $171.15 | |
| Valvoline | Police – Vehicle Maintenance | $512.67 | |
| Wallitsch Nursery (Voll Field Account) | Ballfield – Drainage Improvements | $1,889.65 | |
| Welder’s Supply | Works – Compressed Air | $38.55 | |
| Wex Bank | All – Fuel for Vehicles | $15,283.82 | |
| Willis Klein | Works – Assorted Keys | $35.91 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Cheser, Matt | Police – CID Clothing Allowance | $697.33 | |
| Cundiff, Billy | Police – CID Clothing Allowance | $170.07 | |
| Doyle, Lisa | Police – Reimbursement for travel | $340.50 | |
| Doyle, Lisa | Police – CID Clothing Allowance | $302.10 | |
| TOTAL | $1,151,370.81 | ||
