CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
SPECIAL VIRTUAL Council Meeting Minutes
February 23, 2021
A special meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held VIRTUALLY on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. 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 – absent Councilmember Amy Olson
Councilmember Tim Holland Councilmember Tony Weiter
OTHER OFFICIALS
Carrie Ritsert – St. Matthews City Attorney
Susan Clark – St. Matthews City Clerk/Treasurer
Sean Arms – St. Matthews IT Director
Kenan Stratman – St. Matthews Public Works Director
Jim Birch – St. Matthews City Engineer
OTHER ATTENDEES
Gary Major – Resident Kyle Beard
Elizabeth Cleary – Chamber of St. Matthews Ken O’Brien
Josh Suiter – Chamber of St. Matthews Chad Babin
William Fegenbush
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was accomplished followed by the roll call vote of attendance.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilmember Monohan to approve the minutes from the February 9, 2021 special council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilmember Monohan to approve the minutes from the February 16, 2021 special caucus meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilmember Monohan to approve the minutes from the February 20, 2021 caucus meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one had any comments to add due to special meeting status.
PENDING BUSINESS
There was no pending business.
NEW BUSINESS
· Report of status of St. Matthews Community Center Remodeling Project:
Mayor Tonini relayed early planning has begun to remodel the St. Matthews Community Center.
· Report of status of Trinity Hills Drainage Project:
St. Matthews Public Works Director Kenan Stratman stated this project has multiple levels of involvement and is a multi-year commitment to improve storm rainwater drainage in this neighborhood.
EXPENDITURES
Councilmember Bowling made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the total of $248,146.28. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Weiter and Nay.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Bowling, Clark, Holland, Monohan, Nay, Olson, and Weiter.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
· Councilmember Clark mentioned a 2nd group of employees plan to participate in the Naturally Slim program.
· Councilmember Monohan asked for a status report on available road salt for inclement weather. Public Works Director Kenan Stratman stated Jim Birch recently placed an order and the city is in good shape.
· Additionally, Councilmember Monohan inquired if there was any indication when the library system was going to reopen for regular business. It was determined Louisville Metro makes that decision and no date has been communicated.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Ms. Ritsert had no additional comments.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini discussed the following items:
· In years past the City of St. Matthews has contributed to the Kentucky Derby Festival to produce the parade as a show of community pride and support. The parade will not be held this year due to covid-19 but an alternate, virtual event will be held in its place. Do the council members want the 2020 contribution to go towards support of the 2021 virtual event or apply to the 2022 parade? Consensus among the council members suggested they prefer to support the 2022 traditional parade. City Clerk Susan Clark will notify Dodie Howlett with the Kentucky Derby Festival of the decision.
· Additionally, for the last 2 years the City of St. Matthews has sponsored a Shakespeare in the Park series event. The event is intended as an outdoor event, however both years inclement weather forced the event indoors. Fortunately, a back-up plan was in place and a change was easily accommodated. However, with the remodeling of the St. Matthews Community Center this spring, availability to secure a rain location is non-existent. After discussion of the logistics of the event, it was determined it would be best to not participate in the 2021 season. The city will look forward to hosting again during the 2022 season. City Clerk Susan Clark will contact Kyle Ware of Shakespeare in the Park informing him of the decision.
· The Chamber of St. Matthews will hold their annual meeting on Thursday, February 25 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Josh Suiter, Development Director for the Chamber asked the Councilmembers to RSVP to City Clerk Susan Clark if you plan to attend the virtual meeting.
· Kenan Stratman relayed a proposal to improve the elevator at City Hall is expected from Murphy Elevator by the end of this week. DC Elevator has committed to submit a proposal as well.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Weiter made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Olson and Nay.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Clark, City Clerk
Richard Tonini, Mayor
| FEBRUARY 23, 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 | $20.00 | |
| Anthem BCBS | All – Insurance Coverage | $185,297.42 | |
| AT&T | City Hall/Comm. Center – Phones | $130.15 | |
| BMS, Inc. | All – Insurance Addendum | $360.00 | |
| CDW – Government | Admin. – Computer Maintenance | $2,614.91 | |
| Cintas | Works – Uniform Pieces | $822.49 | |
| Detectachem | Police – Supplies | $106.23 | |
| Galls | Police – Uniform Components | $52.95 | |
| HDR Engineering, Inc. | Works – Various Engineering Projects | $12,139.52 | |
| LG&E | Works – Electric | $2,453.31 | |
| Miller Company | Admin/Police – Copy Machine Charge | $35.41 | |
| Mobile Forensic Solutions | Police – Investigative Tool | $879.50 | |
| Premier Fleet Graphics | Police – Reflective Graphics | $293.00 | |
| RCS Communications | Police – Radio and Radio Repairs | $800.00 | |
| Security Pro’s | Works – Monitoring | $1,161.89 | |
| Sparkle Brite III | Police – Vehicle Washes | $165.00 | |
| Spectrum | Works – Monitoring | $165.54 | |
| St. Matthews Exterminating Company | Comm. Center – Pest Control | $88.00 | |
| Staples | Admin. – Office Supplies | $19.04 | |
| Studio Kremer Architects | Comm. Center – Remodeling Design | $30,065.00 | |
| The Courier-Journal | Admin. – Legal Ad | $418.78 | |
| Tony’s Wrecker Service | Police – Towing | $245.00 | |
| Total Office Products & Service | Police – Office Supplies | $134.97 | |
| Trans Union | Police – Investigative Tool | $309.45 | |
| Verizon | All – Cell Phones and MDT’s | $5,397.07 | |
| Wilson Equipment Co. | Works – Supplies and Materials | $356.22 | |
| Spectrum Sight & Sound | City Hall – 1st Floor Council Room Audio | $2,394.85 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Doyle, Lisa | Police – Reimbursement for Training | $1,014.96 | |
| Smith, Jonathan | Police – CID reimbursement | $205.62 | |
| TOTAL | $248,146.28 | ||
