CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
February 24, 2026
A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held in-person on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 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 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
OTHER ATTENDEES
Kate Leitner – Manger, Eline Library
Robert Klein – Resident
Allison Brotze-Elder – Candidate for Metro Council 9th District
Kathy Brotze – mother of candidate
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was accomplished followed by the roll call of attendance. Councilmembers Bowling and Vanetti were absent.
A motion was made by Councilmember Nay to approve the minutes of the February 10, 2026, council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson. Upon Voice Vote: (6-0) the motion carried.
PUBLIC MEETING COMMENTS
Kate Leitner, Manager of the Eline/St. Matthews Branch of the Library gave the following report:
· Adult Crafty Night Out: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
· Author Talk: Dr. Robert Friedland – Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
· HorsePower: The Making of the Tremendous Machine: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
· Adult Board Game Night: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
· Kentucky Shakespeare’s The Two-Actor Tempest: Saturday, March 7, 2026, 2:00-3:30 pm
· Off the Beaten Path Book Discussion Group: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 2:00-3:00 pm
· English Conversation Club Every Monday at 6:00 pm
· Family Movie Night: Sing 2 – Thursday, February 26, 2026, 5:45 pm – 7:45 pm
· WAGS: Read with a Dog! Saturday, February 28, 2026, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
· Pint Size Playdate: Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Allison Brotze- Elder, candidate for Metro Council District 9, introduced herself to the council. She currently lives off Frankfort Ave but grew up in St. Matthews. She explained her platform for affordable housing and sustainability.
PENDING BUSINESS
Ordinance 26-02 Kirkwood Glen Road Dedication Second Reading
The Mayor explained the plan had always been for these roads to become public roads in St. Matthews. Councilmember Nay made a motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance 26-02, the motion was seconded by Councilmember Holland. The motion passed by roll call vote 6-0.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
EXPENDITURES
Councilmember Nay made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the amount of $179,578.23. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Holland. Upon Roll Call Vote: (6-0) the motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
· Councilmember Hernandez wanted to contact Councilmember Bowling.
· Councilmember Olson reported the Walkability Study Committee will have an Open House on March 3 at the Arterburn. Councilmember Nay had a Reach Alert sent out to let residents know about the Open House. Jason Johnson is the February Outstanding Neighbor. Councilmember Olson asked the Clerk to get copies of the Strategic Plan for any councilmember needing one.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
The variance application for Gilman’s Point is scheduled to be heard by BOZA on March 16. A notice was mailed to 297 residents and/or people who asked to be notified of the hearing.
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: (6-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard Tonini, Mayor
Judi Kassebaum, City Clerk
| February 24, 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: | |||
| Air Hydro Power, Inc. | Works – Equipment Maintenance & Repairs | $240.44 | |
| AT&T Telephone | All – Telephone Services | $5,573.07 | |
| Best-One Tire & Service | Works – Repairs & Maintenance-Vehicles | $2,009.36 | |
| BMS, LLC | All – Insurance Addendum | $178.50 | |
| CDW Government | IT-Licensing, Service Contract, Network Upgrade | $17,926.97 | |
| Central Business Systems | Admin. – Office Supplies | $248.86 | |
| Chris Bradley Electric | Works – Thierman Rental Property Repairs | $1,467.92 | |
| Cintas | Works – Supplies & Materials | $739.60 | |
| Coca Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated | Admin. – Supplies & Materials | $229.56 | |
| Davis & Stanton Promotions | Police – Special Event | $304.00 | |
| Derby Pressure Wash | C. Center – Equipment Maintenance & Repairs | $172.00 | |
| First Financial | All – Multiple | $6,272.41 | |
| Galls | Police – Uniforms | $906.93 | |
| Gman Emblem LLC | Police – Miscellaneous | $570.00 | |
| Grainger | Parks – Repairs & Maintenance | $195.08 | |
| Great American Financial Services | Police – Contract Services – Copies | $97.13 | |
| Integrity Auto Repairs, LLC | Works-Repairs & Main.- Equipment & Vehicles | $2,015.00 | |
| J. Edinger & Sons, Inc. | Works – Equipment Maintenance & Repairs | $675.20 | |
| Kenway Distributors, Inc. | Works – Equipment Maintenance & Repairs | $850.32 | |
| Kiesler’s Police Supply, Inc. | Police – Supplies & Materials | $388.10 | |
| Louisville Dive Center | Police – Supplies & Materials | $165.00 | |
| Louisville Water Company | Works – Water Services | $2,917.97 | |
| Meineke Car Care Center | Police – Vehicle Maintenance-Mechanical | $2,840.10 | |
| Miller Company | Police/Admin. – Service Contracts – Copies | $387.29 | |
| Norton Healthcare | Police/Works – Contract Services – Medical | $117.00 | |
| Premier Fleet Graphics | Police – Capital Expenditures – Vehicle Decals | $284.00 | |
| RCS Communications | Police-CI-Vehicles Equipment/Repairs & Main. | $92,560.06 | |
| Schiller | IT-Capital Expenditures-City Hall Access Control | $5,445.30 | |
| Security Systems, Inc. | Works – Monitoring | $38.00 | |
| St. Matthews Exterminating Co. | Parks – Pest Control Services | $95.00 | |
| Tires Plus Total Car Care | Works-Repairs & Main. – Vehicles | $1,980.02 | |
| Total Office Products & Service | Police – Office Supplies | $361.61 | |
| Valvoline | Police/Works -Vehicle Main.-Preventative | $836.97 | |
| Verizon Wireless | All – Telephone Services | $3,005.11 | |
| We Embroider | Police – Uniforms | $161.00 | |
| Wex Bank | All – Gasoline | $15,189.54 | |
| MAPS | |||
| Flynn Brothers | Works – Street Repairs | $188.60 | |
| Flynn Brothers | Works – Street Repairs | $125.35 | |
| Police Forfeiture Account | |||
| Liberty’s Defense LLC | Police – Jacket Suppressor Covers | $1,500.00 | |
| Mile High Shooting Acct., LLC | Police – Thunderbeast Ultra 7 Suppressors | $5,404.67 | |
| Cellebrite, Inc. | Police – Inseyets Pro PA Stand Alone | $4,725.00 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Newby, Kylie R. | Admin. – Training Mileage Reimbursement | $90.19 | |
| Richardson, Mark | Police – Training Expense Reimbursement | $100.00 | |
| TOTAL | $179,578.23 | ||
