CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
February 10, 2026
A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held in-person on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. 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 (absent) Councilmember Tim Holland
Councilmember Sarah Landes Councilmember Mary Jo Nay
Councilmember Frank Flynn Councilmember Amy Olson
Councilmember Nathan Hernandez (absent) Councilmember Jackie Vanetti (absent)
OTHER OFFICIALS
John Singler – St. Matthews City Attorney
Judi Kassebaum – St. Matthews City Clerk
Chief Barry Wilkerson – St. Matthews Police Department
Major Anthony Cobaugh – St. Matthews Police Department
Major Eddie Jones – St. Matthews Police Department
Officer Kenneth Corman – St. Matthews Police Department
OTHER ATTENDEES
John Grantz – Media Events
Kate Leitner – Manger, Eline Library
Virginia Hart – CEO, Chamber St. Matthews
Robert Klein – Resident
Ray Barrow – Resident
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was accomplished followed by the roll call of attendance. Councilmembers Bowling, Hernandez, and Vanetti were absent.
A motion was made by Councilmember Nay to approve the minutes of the January 27, 2026, council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson. Upon Voice Vote: (5-0) the motion carried.
PUBLIC MEETING COMMENTS
Kate Leitner, Manager of the Eline/St. Matthews Branch of the Library gave the following report:
Stephen King Book Discussion Group: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
D&D at the Library: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Night Owls Book Discussion Group: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Movie Discussion Group: Thursday, February 19, 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Café LOUIE: St. Matthews: Saturday, February 21, 2026, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
English Conversation Club Every Monday at 6:00
Level Up Your Organizational Skills–Part 2: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Library Resource: Books and Brews 502 has started and runs through the end of February
Holiday Closures: President’s Day – Monday, February 16, 2025
Virginia Hart – CEO, Chamber St. Matthews reminded the council of the annual dinner on February 25. The annual e-recycle event will be on March 19 at the Arterburn parking lot from noon -3 pm.
PENDING BUSINESS
There was no pending business.
NEW BUSINESS
Municipal Order 26-10 – Appointment of Officer Kenneth Corman
Chief Wilkerson gave the council background information on Officer Corman. Mr. Singler then swore in Officer Corman. Councilmember Flynn made a motion to approve Municipal Order 26-10, the motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay. The motion passed by voice vote 5-0.
John Grantz, of Media Events, gave the council a handout summarizing Media Event’s proposal for concerts in Brown Park in 2026. The first date will be June 27 with the band Mary Mary. The second date will be September 26. The bands have not been secured for this date. The total for both dates with Media Events will be $22,500. There may be additional costs with food trucks and security.
Councilmember Flynn made a motion to approve the proposal; the motion was seconded by Councilmember Holland. The motion passed by voice vote 5-0.
Ordinance 26-02 Kirkwood Glen Road Dedication First Reading
Mr. Singler summarized the ordinance saying St. Matthews will take over the roads from the developer. The plan had always been for these roads to become public roads in St. Matthews. A discussion followed about the private roads in St. Matthews. Councilmember Nay made a motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance 26-02, the motion was seconded by Councilmember Holland. The motion passed by roll call vote 5-0.
EXPENDITURES
Councilmember Nay made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the amount of $303,927.15. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Holland. Upon Roll Call Vote: (5-0) the motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
· Councilmember Vanetti had asked that the speed study software be discussed in her absence. Councilmember Vanetti attended a demonstration and was impressed with the software. The Chief spoke about the software saying the cost is about $18,000 a year, with discounts available if a multi-year contract is signed. The software can be used to help the police see traffic hot spots around the City. The boxes the City is currently using for speed studies cost $2,500 each but require over a week to get results in just the area it is set up. Councilmember Flynn made a motion to approve a two-year contract with Urban SDK in the amount of $17,052.00 annually to be originally purchased using forfeiture funds. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson. The motion passed by roll call vote 5-0.
· Councilmember Olson reported on the Walkability Committee meeting. HDR was there and an open house is planned for March. There will be another open house in June. A survey will be presented to the public for input via social media.
· Councilmember Holland reported on the Police Steering Committee meeting and said crime has been down in the City over the past eight years. The police banquet is February 28. The Rental Committee is having a separate contract prepared for the church group meeting on most Sundays at the Arterburn.
· Councilmember Flynn asked when Gilman Point plans would be brought before the council. The developer has not formally submitted the plans. Councilmember Flynn also asked about the signage requirements and the wall Trinity High School wanted to put along Shelbyville Rd with letters on the panels. Mr. Ruf had told Trinity the wall would become a sign and not allowed.
· Councilmember Landes reported the Insurance Committee met and new quotes would be due in March, with open enrollment in May.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
There was no attorney’s report.
MAYOR’S REPORT
There was no Mayor’s report.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Holland made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson. Upon Voice Vote: (5-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard Tonini, Mayor
Judi Kassebaum, City Clerk
| February 10, 2026 | |||
| BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR DRAW WARRANTS on the City Treasury, | |||
| counter-signed by the City Clerk or Assistant City Clerk authorizing payment of the below listed invoices: | |||
| Auto Zone, Inc. | Works-Equip. Main. & Repairs/Supplies | $721.85 | |
| Best-One Tire & Service | Works – Repairs & Maintenance – Vehicles | $380.59 | |
| BMS, LLC | All – Insurance Addendum | $178.50 | |
| Charter Communications | IT – Contracted Services | $220.00 | |
| Clark & Riggs | Admin. – Newsletter | $3,205.00 | |
| Clifford Distributing Co., Inc. | Works – Supplies & Materials | $319.38 | |
| DC Elevator | Works – Maintenance Agreement | $138.92 | |
| Derek Engineering, Inc. | Works – Capital Improvements-Arterburn | $30,522.09 | |
| Earth First of Kentuckiana | Works – Supplies & Materials (2 Months) | $846.00 | |
| Enterprise Fleet Management | Police – Leases | $13,810.94 | |
| Galls | Police – Uniforms | $1,210.76 | |
| Grainger | Parks – Equipment Maintenance & Repairs | $97.54 | |
| Great American Financial Services | Admin.- Contract Services – Copies | $140.91 | |
| Guardian Insurance Company | All – Long/Short/Life Insurance | $11,365.30 | |
| Home Depot Credit Services | Works/Police – Supplies & Materials | $319.04 | |
| Integrity Auto Repairs | Works – Repairs & Maintenance – Vehicles | $110.00 | |
| Kentucky Derby Festival, Inc. | Admin. – Council Approved Support | $4,500.00 | |
| Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Ins. | All – 8th Installment – Workers Compensation | $12,977.74 | |
| Kentucky League of Cities Inc. | Admin. – Adding Coverage-Batting Cages | $1,313.54 | |
| Louisville Gas & Electric Co. | Works – Electric/Gas Services | $39,491.70 | |
| Louisville Water Company | Works – Water Services | $758.81 | |
| Miller Company | Police – Service Contract – Copies | $244.28 | |
| Moreno Express | Admin. – Newsletters | $3,310.10 | |
| Norton Healthcare | Police – Contract Services – Medical | $180.00 | |
| PNC Bank | All – Multiple | $1,018.63 | |
| Porta Kleen | Parks – Portalets | $410.00 | |
| Premier Fleet Graphics | Police-Vehicle Maintenance/Body | $125.00 | |
| Rumpke | Works – Garbage Contract | $139,905.45 | |
| Schiller | IT-Capital Improvements-C H Access Control | $19,971.92 | |
| Security Pros, LLC | Works-Repairs & Main.-Bldg./Monitoring | $2,265.52 | |
| Singler & Ritsert | Admin. – January, 2026 Attorney Fees | $2,868.00 | |
| St. Matthews Ace Hardware | Works/Parks – Supplies & Materials | $86.47 | |
| St. Matthews Exterminating Co. | Parks – Pest Control – Brown Park | $68.00 | |
| Stephens & Lawson PSC | Admin. – January Services | $2,310.00 | |
| Studio Kremer Architects | Parks – Capital Improvements Arterburn | $612.50 | |
| Tires Plus Total Car Care | Police/Works-Vehicle Main.-Routine | $3,500.85 | |
| Total Office Products & Service | Police – Office Supplies | $1,568.76 | |
| Trans Union | Police – Contract Services – Investigative | $161.55 | |
| Valvoline | Police/Works -Vehicle Main.-Preventative | $638.55 | |
| Welders Supply Company | Works – Supplies & Materials | $13.87 | |
| Wilson Equipment Co. | Works – Repairs & Maintenance – Equipment | $944.74 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Austin, Elizabeth | Admin. – Miscellaneous – January Services | $176.00 | |
| Banta, Ryan | Police – Reim. Vehicle Main. – Nozzle | $26.75 | |
| Dentinger, Molly | Police – Training/Travel Expenses | $325.00 | |
| Neeley, Josh | Police – Reimbursement Expenses – Lodging | $460.65 | |
| Routzahn, Brent | Police – Reimbursement Uniform Expenses | $105.95 | |
| TOTAL | $303,927.15 | ||
