CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
January 10, 2023
A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held in-person on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Richard Tonini. The following people were present:
MAYOR
Richard J. Tonini
CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Bernie Bowling Councilmember Sarah Landes
Councilmember Frank Flynn Councilmember Stuart Monohan – absent
Councilmember Nathan Hernandez Councilmember Mary Jo Nay
Councilmember Tim Holland Councilmember Amy Olson
OTHER OFFICIALS
John Singler – St. Matthews City Attorney
Barry Wilkerson – Chief- St. Matthews Police Department
Susan Clark – St. Matthews City Clerk/Treasurer
Jack Ruf – St. Matthews Planning and Zoning
OTHER ATTENDEES
Gary Major – Resident
Pat Chapman – Resident
Joe & Laura Hagedorn – Residents
Cathi Clark – Resident
Ray Barrow – Resident
Ellen Hernandez – Resident
Kate Leitner – St. Matthews/Eline Branch Louisville Library Manager
Josh Suiter – Chamber of St. Matthews
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 December 13, 2022 council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
PUBLIC MEETING COMMENTS
Ms. Kate Leitner, Manager of the St. Matthews/Eline Branch of the Louisville Free Public Library, reviewed a list of upcoming programs and events.
Josh Suiter, Executive Director of the Chamber of St. Matthews invited the council members to attend the Chamber’s annual dinner meeting to be held February 23, 2023 at The Masonic Home.
Residents Joe and Laura Hagedorn spoke about speeding on the 4000 block of Winchester Road. Mayor Tonini asked Chief Wilkerson to review the complaint. The Hagedorn’s offered their driveway for officers to observe the speeding. Mrs. Hagedorn inquired about speed humps. Councilmember Nay relayed procedures for the approval and installation of speed humps are found in the city’s website. Councilmember Flynn mentioned traffic volume affects the placement of speed humps and Winchester may exceed the traffic volume parameters. Mrs. Hagedorn also inquired about the forsythia and trees around Waggoner High School being trimmed back. It is believed Waggoner High School decided to cut back the forsythia. Discussion followed informing the Hagedorn’s that Hubbards Lane is a Louisville Metro road and they are responsible for the right-of-way. Councilmember Bowling interjected Louisville Metro plans to add a bike lane and have sidewalks that run continually down Hubbards Lane. These plans have been in development for around 10-years. Councilmember Holland mentioned he heard newly elected Louisville Metro 9th District Councilmember Andrew Owen is using neighborhood funds to repair the sidewalk along Browns Lane because it is a Louisville Metro right-of-way.
Resident Gary Major reminded the councilmembers about a previous discussion concerning installing a charging station for electric vehicles at Brown Park. Mayor Tonini relayed there has been continued discussion on this issue. Brown Park may not be the best location because parking is always in such high demand due to the popularity of the park. Taking away 1 or 2 parking spaces is problematic. Another location, possibility St. Matthews City Hall, may be a better location. Research will continue determining the best location.
PENDING BUSINESS
There was no pending business to discuss.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Tonini asked councilmembers to complete the annual Financial Disclosure statements and return to City Clerk Susan Clark by January 31, 2023.
EXPENDITURES
Councilmember Bowling made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the total of $231,629.80. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Bowling, Flynn, Hernandez, Holland, Landes, Monohan, Nay, and Olson. No Votes: None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
· Councilmember Holland mentioned St. Matthews had a booth at the recent Wedding Show held in downtown Louisville. The take-a-way is there is a need for smaller wedding venues. It was determined that a prior decision to only rent the entire hall on Friday’s and Saturday’s will be reversed. People will be able to rent the large room at The Arterburn on Friday and Saturday’s instead of the entire hall.
· Councilmember Bowling asked Chief Wilkerson to give a report for the Police Department. Chief Wilkerson said the Crime Report is now operational. This information tool utilizes technology at a much higher level. A QR code can be used to report crime tips. Flock cameras are going to installed. Additionally, a recent narcotics investigation resulted in arrests and took approximately $6 million worth of drugs out of circulation.
· Councilmember Nay relayed newsletters should be in homes by February 1st. An effort to increase residential connection to the Reach Alert system has increased recipients by about 175 users. The St. Matthews Police Department will be communicating the helpfulness of signing-up for the Reach Alert system with other contacts that they are making.
· Councilmember Flynn relayed research and contacts have been made regarding employee health insurance coverage since Baptist Health is no longer accepting Cigna insurance. While options possibility exist, they will be expensive. It may only be rectified when the insurance renews starting July 1, 2023 and a different network is chosen.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Mr. Singler did not give a report.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini gave the following report:
· The St. Matthews Public Works Department has an extra backhoe that needs repairs. The City of Whitesburg (KY) has the expertise to fix the backhoe and needs one. Mayor Tonini is requesting our city surplus this backhoe and give it to the City of Whitesburg. Their city was deeply affected by flooding in the summer of 2022 and does not have the financial resources that other cities have. Councilmember Bowling made a motion to surplus this backhoe and gift it to the City of Whitesburg. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay. Upon Voice vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
· Jack Ruf, Planning and Zoning expert for the City of St. Matthews, distributed supporting materials for a forthcoming requested change in the vicinity of Jagger’s Restaurant. The plans are for councilmember review in anticipation of a future vote by the council.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Flynn made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Holland, Olson, and Bowling.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Clark, City Clerk
Mayor Richard Tonini
| JANUARY 10, 2023 | |||
| 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: | |||
| 301 Interactive Marketing | Admin. – Website Updates | $2,100.00 | |
| A+ Paper Shredding | Admin/Police – Document Destruction | $133.00 | |
| Alex TG’s Alterations | Police – Alterations to Uniforms | $282.00 | |
| All Occasions Event Rental | Admin. – Supplies | $904.10 | |
| Anderson’s Sale & Service | Works – Lawn Mower Maintenance | $45.98 | |
| AT&T | All – Telephone Service | $8,088.42 | |
| Atco International | Works – Supplies and Materials | $766.25 | |
| Baptist Health Medical Group | Works/Police – Testing/Physicals | $309.00 | |
| BMS, LLC | All – Insurance Addendum | $136.50 | |
| CarKeys Express | Police – Key Fobs (2) | $131.80 | |
| CDW-Government | Admin. – Computer Maintenance | $2,808.41 | |
| Central Business System | Admin. – Ink Cartridge | $165.20 | |
| Charter Communications | Works – Monitoring | $101.54 | |
| Clifford Distributing | Works – Supplies and Materials | $964.02 | |
| Country Inn Suites (Forfeiture Acct.) | Police – Overnight Training (6) | $1,008.00 | |
| Dean Dorton | Admin. – Audit Fee (Final) | $2,500.00 | |
| Dell Marketing LP | IT – Computer Maintenance | $2,065.50 | |
| Delta Dental | All – Dental Insurance | $5,560.31 | |
| ElectRx | Admin. – Prescription Costs | $7,567.00 | |
| Enterprise Fleet Management | Police – Vehicle Leasing | $6,005.53 | |
| Evident | Police – Evidence Tubes | $200.12 | |
| First Financial | Admin. – Supplies and Materials | $2,167.17 | |
| Flynn Brothers (MAPSACCOUNT) | Works – Cold Patch Repairs | $121.00 | |
| Galls | Police – Uniform Components | $5,219.89 | |
| Glock Professional Inc. (Forfeiture Acct.) | Police – Training (6) | $3,000.00 | |
| Goodyear Auto Service Group | Police – Vehicle Repairs/Maintenance | $9,142.72 | |
| Great American Financial Services | Admin. – Copy Machine Rental | $149.36 | |
| Guardian Insurance Company | All – Life/Short/Long Insurance | $9,980.30 | |
| Home Depot | Works – Supplies and Materials | $1,186.30 | |
| IACP (International Assoc. of Chief’s of Police) | Police – Annual Dues | $190.00 | |
| Integrity Auto Repairs, LLC | Admin/Works – Vehicle Repair | $154.75 | |
| J. Edinger & Sons Inc. | Works – Supplies & Materials | $2,413.80 | |
| KEMI | All – Workers Comp Insurance | $22,085.78 | |
| Kentucky League of Cities | Admin. – Training (Hernandez) | $249.00 | |
| Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services | Admin. – Gen. Liability Invoice | $5,000.00 | |
| KY Protection Cabinet/Elevator Inspection | Works – Annual Elevator Inspection | $125.00 | |
| KY Wedding Show/Chamber of St. Matthews | Comm. Center – Wedding Show Booth | $200.00 | |
| Lexis Nexis Risk Management | Police – investigative Tool | $113.50 | |
| LG&E | Works – Street Lights/Electric | $39,782.51 | |
| Manning Equipment | Police – Vehicle Markings | $340.00 | |
| Miller Company | Admin/Police – Copy Machine Charge | $371.73 | |
| Misty Enright Photography | Admin. – Photos for Website | $270.00 | |
| Moreno Express | Admin. – Newsletter Production | $2,367.51 | |
| MPI Printing | Admin. – Business Cards | $383.62 | |
| MST Awards | Admin. – Plaques/Nameplates | $405.00 | |
| Napa Auto Supply | Works – Supplies and Materials | $792.03 | |
| ODP Business Solutions | Admin. – Office Supplies | $223.21 | |
| PNC Bank | All – Supplies and Materials | $3,015.02 | |
| Quadient Inc | Admin. – Postage Machine Rental | $225.04 | |
| RCS Communications | Police – Radio Service | $291.00 | |
| Rumpke | Works/Parks – Garbage & Portalets | $520.00 | |
| Security Pro’s | Works – Monitoring | $1,215.56 | |
| Security Systems, Inc. | Works – Monitoring | $40.28 | |
| Singler & Ritsert | Admin. – City Attorney Fees | $1,390.00 | |
| Southern Police Institute (Forfeiture Acct.) | Police – Training (1) | $850.00 | |
| St. Matthews Ace Hardware | Works – Supplies and Materials | $141.35 | |
| St. Matthews Fire Protection District | Police – Training with Fire Dept. | $10,241.00 | |
| Staples | Admin. – Office Supplies | $170.87 | |
| Stephens & Lawson, CPA’s | Admin. – Audit Preparation | $3,031.25 | |
| Taylor Siefer Williams Design Group | Works – Warwick Park Design | $6,675.00 | |
| The Courier-Journal | Admin. – Legal Advertising | $170.30 | |
| Tony’s Wrecker Service | Works – Towing | $3,040.80 | |
| Total Office Products | Police – Office Supplies | $373.20 | |
| TransUnion | Police – Investigative Tool | $292.30 | |
| TruGreen | Brown Park – Lawn Maintenance | $179.71 | |
| Valvoline | Police – Vehicle Maintenance | $1,434.20 | |
| Verion Wireless | All – Phones/MDT’s | $2,744.34 | |
| Welder’s Supply | Works – Compressed Air | $30.92 | |
| Wex Bank | All – Fuel for Vehicles | $19,780.96 | |
| Wicklander-Zulawski & Assoc. (Forfeiture Acct) | Police – Training (2) | $850.00 | |
| Willis Klein Commercial Sales | Works – Supplies and Materials | $10.00 | |
| Wilson Equipment Co. | Works – Repairs to Equipment | $1,567.19 | |
| Community Center Renovation | |||
| Ferguson Enterprises | Comm. Center – Plumbing Supplies | $19,484.90 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Austin, Elizabeth | Admin. – Comm. Consultant (Dec 2022) | $232.50 | |
| Book Estep, Carolyn | Police – Social Services Contract | $4,056.25 | |
| Fisher, Thomas | Works – The Arterburn Contract | $1,299.00 | |
| TOTAL | $231,629.80 | ||
