CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
February 25, 2020
The regular meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held at St. Matthews City Hall, 3940 Grandview Avenue. 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 John Singler - St. Matthews City Attorney Barry Wilkerson – Major, St. Matthews Police Department Susan Clark – St. Matthews City Clerk/Treasurer Kenan Stratman – St. Matthews Director of Public Works OTHER ATTENDEES Gary Major – Resident Pat Chapman – Resident Carolyn Clark – Resident Kevin Wadle - Resident Kate Leitner – Manager of St. Matthews/Eline Branch Nick Pregliasco – Attorney Unidentified Visitor
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 February 11, 2020 regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Clark and Weiter.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilmember Clark to approve the minutes from the February 18, 2020 caucus meeting requesting a revision adding that she was included in the meeting via conference call. The motion was 2nd by Councilmember Nay.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Kate Leitner, St. Matthews/Eline Library Branch Manager reviewed a list of activities scheduled for the branch. The list began with the announcement of Café Louie which will be held Saturday, February 29 at 9:00 a.m. The same afternoon at 2:00 p.m. a program called “Leap into Leap Year” will be held followed by “How to Recycle Right”. On March 10 at 2:30 p.m. a program called “Mental Health 101 A Community Conversation” will be held.
PENDING BUSINESS
DISCUSSION ON TRINITY HILLS SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE ISSUE – Tabled
No discussion took place due to the topic being tabled.
ORDINANCE 19-10 GOLF CART ALLOWANCE – Tabled
A brief discussion commenced that this topic will be placed back on the agenda soon for review and decision.
NEW BUSINESS
MUNICIPAL ORDER 20-01 RDDDP 3930,3934,3936 JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
MASSIE AVENUE
Attorney Singler started the discussion giving a brief summary of the municipal order. Nick Pregliasco, attorney for the developer, contends the revised building plan will be of the same high quality. Binding elements require that any proposed changes are submitted to the council for review. Members of the council would like to see more detail in the proposed plan. Discussion took place regarding the replacement of an 18-inch underground pipe. A question about obtaining an easement arose and the complicated process to obtain same. More questions arose about the closed pipe detention system. More detail was requested on this issue as well. It was understood the binding elements require the gutters to be tied to the detention system. The development plan must show on its face that the additional drainage commitments contained in the binding elements are able to handle a 50-year storm event. Discussion followed regarding the dedication of the drainage easement on the east side of the property. Council members requested more details on the amount of through-drainage that would be directed to its detention system. Nick Pregliasco, speaking on behalf of the developer, agreed to a binding element stating the plan is to approve a condominium development and no other multi-family use would be allowed without the prior review and approval of the City of St. Matthews. Councilmember Bowling made a motion to defer a vote on Municipal Order 20-01 until which time additional details can be reviewed. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Monohan.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion passed to defer a vote on Municipal Order 20-01. The topic will be placed on a subsequent St. Matthews City Council agenda for determination of passage or declination of action.
ORDINANCE 20-03 ENACTING AND ADOPTING JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
SUPPLEMENT TO CODE OF
ORDINANCES – 1st Reading
Mr. Singler summarized Ordinance 20-03 indicating it is acknowledgement of the codification of ordinances approved in 2019 and that it changes St. Matthews code. Councilmember Nay made a motion to accept this as 1st reading of Ordinance 20-03. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bowling.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried for approval of 1st reading of Ordinance 20-03.
EXPENDITURES
Councilmember Bowling made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the total of $99,187.33. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Weiter.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Clark, Holland, Weiter, Monohan, Bowling, Nay, and Olson. No Votes: None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
· Councilmember Monohan deferred to Public Works Director Kenan Stratman for a review of activity regarding the parks. Mr. Stratman relayed he is working with the US Corp of Engineers for the classification of wetlands for Draut Park. He continues to work on drainage improvements for the Trinity Hills subdivision.
· Councilmember Nay complained about a streetlight that is out in the median of Bowling Blvd. City Clerk Susan Clark will contact LG&E regarding this problem.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Mr. Singler had no additional comments.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini mentioned he attended a meeting at Independence Bank regarding the beautification of Breckenridge Lane to St. Matthews Avenue. Louis Straub, President of independence Bank is interested in planting more trees in the area.
Mayor Tonini then explained the necessity of closing the St. Matthews/Eline branch recently. A collar on a pipe caused a sewer problem when necessitated that the library be closed temporarily. Serve Pro was called in to disinfect the library.
Mayor Tonini then asked the councilmembers to consider replacing 36 MDT’s for the police cars. Mobile Data Terminals (MDT’s) are in every police car and are the computers used by the officers to research bench warrants, histories, and verifications. The options are to lease for 3-years at a cost of $141,000 or a 5-year lease would be $159,730. The Police Forfeiture Account can be used to cover the cost of the equipment. Councilmember Monohan made a motion to tentatively approve the purchase or lease of the MDT’s up to $159,730. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Clark, Holland, Weiter, Monohan, Bowling, Nay, and Olson. No Votes: None.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Weiter made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Nay and Olson.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Clark, City Clerk
Richard Tonini, Mayor
| FEBRUARY 25, 2020 | |||
| 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: | |||
| American Legal Publishing | Admin. – Annual Codification | $2,508.00 | |
| Anthem | All – Health Insurance | $72,222.06 | |
| AT&T | City Hall/Comm. Center – Phones | $1,083.69 | |
| Baptist Health Occupational Medicine | Police/Works – Random Drug Testing | $425.44 | |
| Harris Computer Systems | Admin. – Check Printing Fee | $315.78 | |
| Kentucky Municipal Clerks Association | Admin. – Spring Conference | $200.00 | |
| Kiesler’s Police Supply | Police – Training Ammunition | $181.35 | |
| Ky Dept of Tourism | Police – Lodging for Chief’s Conference | $475.70 | |
| Lexus Nexus | Police – Investigative Tool | $114.00 | |
| Louisville Gas & Electric | Works – Electric/Street Lights | $1,250.26 | |
| Manning Equipment | Police – Nerf Bars for Police Cars | $530.00 | |
| MPI Printing | Police – Copy Machine Charges | $174.41 | |
| Oxmoor Ford | Works – Vehicle Repair | $1,726.75 | |
| Saf-Ti-Co | Works – Signs | $353.16 | |
| Security Systems | Police/Works – Monitoring | $74.00 | |
| Spectrum | Works – Internet | $165.54 | |
| Staples | Admin. – Office Supplies | $95.35 | |
| Total Office Products | Police – Office Supplies | $79.56 | |
| Towne Post Network, Inc. | Admin. – Magazine Space | $850.00 | |
| Verizon Wireless | All – Cell Phones & MDT Connectivity | $2,674.14 | |
| Wex Bank | All – Fuel for Vehicles | $13,188.14 | |
| Library City Hall | |||
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Napier, Eddie | Police – CID Clothing Allowance | $500.00 | |
| TOTAL | $99,187.33 | ||
