CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
February 10, 2015
The regular monthly meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Tonini. The meeting was held at St. Matthews City Hall, 3940 Grandview Avenue. The following people were present:
MAYOR
Richard J. Tonini
CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Bernie Bowling
Councilman Martha Schade
Councilman Mary Jo Nay
Councilman Stuart Monohan – absent
Councilman Pat Wissing
Councilman Frank Flynn
Councilman Tony Weiter
Councilman Tim Holland
OTHER OFFICIALS
Foster Haunz, City Attorney
Norm Mayer, St. Matthews Chief of Police
Jack Ruf – St. Matthews Planning and Zone Officer
Susan Clark – City Clerk/Treasurer
OTHER ATTENDEES
Daman Small – Resident
Terry Ridgeway – St. Matthews Public Works Supervisor
Jerry Schade – Resident
Nick Schade – Resident
Frank Tonini – Resident
Martha Elson – The Courier Journal
Jim Calvery – Nicklies Development Company
Sarah Bowling – BTM Engineering
2 other unnamed women – Representing Panera Bread
MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Wissing to approve the minutes from the January 27, 2015 meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nay.
Upon vote: (7 – 0) the motion carried. Councilman Monohan was absent and unable to participate in the vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one choose to speak at this time.
PENDING BUSINESS
No pending business was discussed at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
MUNICIPAL ORDER 15-01 RDDDDP – PANERA BREAD FOSTER HAUNZ
Tabled from action at the January 27, 2015 council meeting, Municipal Order 15-01 is on the agenda for discussion again. Councilman Nay asked for a brief overview of the Revised Detailed District Development Plan and parking waiver for Panera Bread, 4024 Shelbyville Road. Jack Ruf, St. Matthews Planning and Zoning Officer, relayed Panera Bread is requesting a parking space waiver for a 520 square foot addition to be used for outdoor dining. Currently, 2 spaces are being leased from a nearby business and 3 on street parking spaces are being utilized mostly by employees of Panera Bread. The parking waiver is asking for reduction of 5 parking spaces. The minimum number of parking spaces is determined by the square footage of each building. Councilmen Bowling and Nay inquired if a temporary arrangement can be implemented to gather data on how the parking waiver requested by Panera is affecting other area businesses. Jim Calvery, Project Manager for the Nicklies Company said Panera is open to a temporary agreement. After much discussion, City Attorney Foster Haunz and St. Matthews Planning and Zoning Officer Jack Ruf will research rules regarding a temporary approval to see if a trial period is allowed by statute. Councilman Bowling made a motion to table further action on MO 15-01 for a 2nd time in order to gather more information about what is allowed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Holland.
Upon vote: (7 – 0) the motion was approved. Yes Votes: Councilmen Holland, Weiter, Schade, Bowling, Nay, Wissing, and Flynn. No votes: Zero. Councilman Monohan was absent and unable to participate in the vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER 15-02 PROVISIONAL CYBER POLICY FOSTER HAUNZ
Local governments are to adopt a provisional policy for cyber security. Exact guidelines are to be defined during the 2015 General Assembly. Municipal Order 15-02 confirms that the City of St. Matthews is aware that procedures protecting personal information on the computer systems are being developed. Councilman Nay made a motion to accept MO 15-02. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wissing.
Upon vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Councilman Monohan was absent and unable to participate in the vote.
EXPENDITURES
Councilman Bowling made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the total amount of $220,076.22. The motion was seconded by Councilman Weiter.
Upon Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmen Holland, Weiter, Schade, Bowling, Nay, Wissing and Flynn. No votes: None. Councilman Monohan was absent and unable to participate in the vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
- Councilman Weiter thanked Councilman Nay for all her hours of work dedicated to creating the new website. It has answers to commonly asked questions and much more helpful information. Mayor Tonini thanked the members of the Communications Committee for the development of the website.
- Councilman Bowling informed those present police officers apprehended 3 people who were caught breaking into cars. Additionally, two arrests were made related to drugs. Details of the new solicitation ordinance will be defined for ease in communicating guidelines. Every five years, our police department applies for re-accreditation. The process is almost complete.
- Councilman Nay said the newsletter has been mailed. Each of the Councilmembers are to have their picture taken before next Friday for placement on the new website.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
An agreement has been signed for the easements needed for the renovation of Community Center Park and remake of Ten Pin Lane. The final touches of the Springwood Lane Annexation should be completed by next week.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini explained City Hall will begin recycling at the suggestion of employee Daryl Cleary. A resident suggested Willis Avenue and Dayton Avenue each become one way. While every suggestion is reviewed, this one just proves to be impractical and will not be implemented. Councilman Nay has provided one name for appointment to the Ethics Board. Councilman Weiter has a person he would like to suggest as does Councilman Bowling. A cellular blue-light emergency call station will be erected at Brown Park this spring.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:02 p.m. Councilman Bowling made a motion to suspend the regular meeting and go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel issue. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nay.
Upon vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Councilman Monohan was absent and unable to participate in the vote.
At 8:11 p.m., Councilman Nay made a motion to conclude the Executive Session and return to the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Weiter.
Upon Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Councilman Monohan was absent and unable to participate in the vote. It was noted no definitive action was taken during Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Schade made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bowling.
Upon vote: (7-0) the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Councilman Monohan was absent and unable to participate in the vote.
Respectfully submitted
Susan Clark – City Clerk
| ‘February 10, 2015 | ||
| 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: | ||
| All State Ford | Repair of Public Works truck | $242.88 | |
| AT&T | Phone service | $402.58 | |
| Bachman Auto Group | Police care repairs | $6,752.53 | |
| Baptist Medical Assocaites | Vaccines for Police/reg. drug testing | $995.00 | |
| Beck PC | Police computer work | $1,330.00 | |
| Bill Collins Ford | Police care repairs | $2,388.55 | |
| Central Office Supply | Police office supplies | $567.85 | |
| Charles Guelda & Sons Plumbing | Toilet repair Thierman Ln | $150.00 | |
| Correlated Products, Inc. | Public Works ice bite | $667.50 | |
| Cundiff Electric | Public Works – electric gate | $1,125.17 | |
| Davis Electronics | Public Works – radio’s/police car radio | $165.00 | |
| Dot Trend | Final payment – Website contractor | $249.00 | |
| Earl B. Wise Mechanical | 3 different heating problems | $576.50 | |
| Fleetone | Fuel – All 3 departments | $9,875.93 | |
| Gould’s (FF) | First Aid Kits for police | $2,067.75 | |
| Guardian | Insurance | $6,174.53 | |
| HDR | Captitol projects | $9,533.91 | |
| Home Depot | Supplies for Public Works | $200.90 | |
| Human Development Company | Employee Resource | $200.00 | |
| Jani-King of Louisville | City Hall janitorial service | $1,069.00 | |
| Kirk & Blum | Repair lift gate on PW dump truck | $1,520.00 | |
| Leonard Brush & Chemical | Supplies for Community Center | $269.01 | |
| Louisville Gas & Electric | Public Works – streetlights/misc. | $33,681.72 | |
| Louisville Tractor | Public Works repairs | $152.55 | |
| Louisville Water | Water | $2,209.42 | |
| Lowe’s | Supplies fo Public Works | $707.74 | |
| Marlin Business Bank | Admin. Copy machine rental | $153.04 | |
| Max Care | Carpet Cleaned Thierman Ln/roof leaked | $430.00 | |
| Monro Muffler | Public Works equipment supply | $79.63 | |
| Mother Earth Recycling | Public works debris | $1,190.00 | |
| MPC Tactical (FF) | Police – downed officer trauma kits | $2,020.00 | |
| Napa Auto Parts | Supplies for repairs to equipment | $1,079.02 | |
| Neill-LaVaielle | Supplies for Public Works | $29.72 | |
| Nixon Electric | City Hall generator repairs | $7,393.43 | |
| NuWay Rental | Pulic Works spark plug & degreaser | $78.27 | |
| Office Depot | Admin. Ofice supplies | $605.82 | |
| PNC Credit Card | misc. | $2,181.42 | |
| Power Plan | Public Works grease | $97.00 | |
| RCS | Police car repairs | $17,575.15 | |
| River Farm Nursery | Trees for parks | $5,110.00 | |
| Rumpke | Monthly refuse collection bill | $88,988.33 | |
| S & J Lighting | Emergency light bulbs | $118.50 | |
| Sealmaster | Pothole patch | $708.00 | |
| Southern Tire | Plug tire | $32.00 | |
| St. Matthews Fire Protection District (FF) | Reimbursement for Training Time | $3,090.00 | |
| St. Matthews Hardware | Public Works supplies | $22.98 | |
| Staples | Office supplies | $187.47 | |
| Suburban Septic | Port-a-johns in 3 parks | $1,280.00 | |
| Suburban Towing | Impounded vehicle towing | $195.00 | |
| Verizon | cell phone service | $885.85 | |
| Willis Klein | Misc. security/key charges | $780.49 | |
| Windstream | Phone service | $885.58 |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Dawson, Beth | Newsletter writing | $700.00 | |
| Mahaffey, Dan (FF) | Portable printer for Propoerty Room | $296.67 | |
| May, Jeff | CID – Clothing Allowance | $250.00 | |
| Tonini, Frank | Reimbursement | $357.83 | |
| TOTAL | ——————– | ||
| $220,076.22 |
