CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
January 12, 2016
The regular meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Richard Tonini. The meeting was held at St. Matthews City Hall, 3940 Grandview Avenue. The following people were present:
MAYOR
Richard J. Tonini
CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Martha Schade – absent
Councilman Bernie Bowling
Councilman Mary Jo Nay
Councilman Stuart Monohan
Councilman Pat Wissing
Councilman Frank Flynn
Councilman Tony Weiter – absent
Councilman Tim Holland
OTHER OFFICIALS
Foster Haunz – St. Matthews City Attorney
Norm Mayer – St. Matthews Chief of Police
Susan Clark – St. Matthews City Clerk/Treasurer
Kenan Stratman – St. Matthews Public Works Director
OTHER ATTENDEES
Carolyn Deutsch – Resident
Virginia Casteel – Resident
Steve Teel – Resident
Jacob Ryan – WDRB Reporter
Mike Chesser – St. Matthews Chamber Executive Director
Velma Watkins – St. Matthews Chamber Board President
Steven Ward – Partner – Studio Kremer
Bill Seng – Chief of the St. Matthews Fire Protection District
MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Nay to approve the minutes from the January 12, 2016 meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Monohan.
Upon vote: (6-0) the motion carried. Councilmen Weiter and Schade were absent and unable to participate in the vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mike Chesser expressed appreciation on behalf of many Chamber members for the exemplary team work and actions of the St. Matthews Police Department on the night of December 26, 2015 at an incident at the Mall St. Matthews. It appears the situation was handled very well and in an appropriate fashion. Additionally, the outstanding response of the Louisville Metro Fire Department deserves recognition in relation to the recent fire at 2 businesses on Fairfax Avenue.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION 16-01 AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
City Attorney Foster Haunz informed those present that Louisville Metro as the largest municipal government in Jefferson County, would like to bid for a fiber optic internet company to implement their services in this area. Resolution 16-01 grants Mayor Tonini authority to execute an Inter-Local Agreement with Louisville Metro in order to move forward with a franchise possibility. Councilman Bowling made a motion to accept the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Monohan.
Upon vote: (6-0) the motion carried. Councilmen Schade and Weiter were absent and unable to participate in the vote.
JEFFERSON COUNTY UNIFORM COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES FRANCHISE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
Additionally, at a recent meeting of the Jefferson County League of Cities, representatives of every city, mostly mayors, agreed upon wording of an Inter-Local agreement that benefits residents of all communities, allowing Louisville Metro to prepare a bid for a fiber optic franchise. Councilman Monohan made a motion to accept the Inter-Local Fiber Optic Agreement between the City of St. Matthews and Louisville Metro. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bowling.
Upon vote: (6-0) the motion carried. Councilmen Weiter and Schade were absent and unable to participate in the vote.
REVIEW OF INCIDENT AT MALL ST. MATTHEWS DECEMBER 26, 2015
Mayor Tonini communicated a summary of events that happened in the early evening on the day after Christmas at the Mall St. Matthews. A large number of people, appearing to between the ages of 9 and young adulthood, converged on the Mall. A few of these people started running thru the mall causing panic by shoppers, store owners and workers. Mall officials decided to close the mall and St. Matthews Police were able to disperse the crowd with no further acts of disorder. A few kiosks were damaged, and at least one person was pushed against a store front cutting his lip in the process. Assistance to the St. Matthews Police Department was provided by a few other law enforcement agencies in the area. Eventually, the people, mostly kids, were able to obtain transportation off of the property either by cars or by busses provided by TARC. The successful disbursement of people was directly due to the calm and professional efforts of the police department(s) personnel. Mayor Tonini complimented the officers for exhibiting restraint during the civil disorder event.
SCOPE OF WORK AT CITY HALL PROPOSAL
A contract to review possible updates at City Hall has been received from Studio Kremer. The scope of work related to the library is for $314,200 with an additional fee of $44,000 to develop plans to utilize City Hall more efficiently. Mayor Tonini said a comprehensive overview of City Hall has not been completed since the city took possession of City Hall in 1992. Councilman
Monohan made a motion to accept the proposal presented by Studio Kremer. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nay.
Upon vote: (6-0) the motion carried. Yes votes: Councilmen Holland, Monohan, Bowling, Nay, Wissing and Flynn. No votes: None. Councilmen Schade and Weiter were absent and unable to participate in the vote.
PENDING BUSINESS
There is no pending business before the council at this time.
EXPENDITURES
Councilman Bowling made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the total amount of $484,191.93. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nay. The list of bills represents expenses over a months’ time, from December 13, 2015 to January 11, 2016.
Upon Vote: (6-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmen Holland, Monohan, Bowling, Nay Wissing, and Flynn. No Votes: None. Councilmen Schade and Weiter were absent and unable to participate in the vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
- Councilman Monohan informed those present the Community Center Park Restoration Stream Upgrades are about 2/3 complete. The project should be wrapping up in March depending on the weather.
- Councilman Bowling mentioned the police department received 31 officer applications from an ad that was printed recently. The field will be narrowed to 10 candidates. Interested, current officers will be allowed to take the sergeants exam soon.
- Councilman Nay relayed information for the next newsletter is being pulled together. The deadline is tomorrow for any ideas to be submitted.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Mr. Haunz inquired if the city’s 2016-2017 budget can be printed in the summer edition of the newsletter. Councilman Nay relayed budget information can only be sent by first class mail and the newsletter is mailed by bulk, therefore does not qualify.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini gave the following report:
- Resumes have been received for the soon to be vacated City Attorney position. The field will be narrowed to 3 resumes and interviews will take place soon.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Bowling made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nay.
Upon vote: (6-0) the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m. Yes Vote: Councilmen Holland, Monohan, Nay, Bowling, Wissing and Flynn. No Votes: None. Councilmen Schade and Weiter were absent and unable to participate in the vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Clark – City Clerk
Mayor Richard Tonini
| January 12, 2016 | ||
| 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: | ||
| AT&T | Comm. Center/City Hall – Service | $798.82 | |
| Accoustical & Drywall Supply | Works – PC Pipe | $215.10 | |
| Advanced Diesel Systems, LLC | Works – Muffler Repair/Pipes | $1,154.44 | |
| American Legal | Admin. – Codification Process | $2,793.00 | |
| Anthem | All – Health Insurance Premium | $71,387.02 | |
| Ashland | All – Vehicle Maintenance | $314.87 | |
| ATCO | Works – Supplies | $338.00 | |
| B & K Printing | Police – Business Cards/Case Folders | $675.00 | |
| Ballou’s Rentals | Admin. – Equipment Rental | $305.00 | |
| Baptist Health Medical Group | Police – Testing/Vaccinations | $893.00 | |
| Bardenwerper Talbott and Allen | Admin. – Legal Services | $5,019.60 | |
| Baumann Paper Company | Works – Canliners and Poopy Pouches | $2,704.39 | |
| Beck PC | Police/Admin. – Computer Repair | $9,340.00 | |
| Benovation | All – Health Insurance | $1,155.90 | |
| Central Office Supply | Police – Office Supplies | $1,065.58 | |
| Christmas Done Bright | Parks – Brown Park Light Display | $250.95 | |
| Coca Cola Bottling Company | City Hall – Drink Machine | $347.25 | |
| Compass Minerals | Works – Winter Salt | $16,261.11 | |
| Cornerstone Engineering | Works – Washburn Trail Quiet Zone | $6,058.43 | |
| Davis Electronics | Police – Truncking/Radio Service | $127.50 | |
| Delta Dental | All – Dental Insurance | $4,511.82 | |
| Earl B. Wise Mechanical | Works – Thierman Lane Service | $378.55 | |
| Ernst Concrete | Works – Concrete | $990.13 | |
| Evans Small Engine Repair | Works – Repair Power Washer | $49.50 | |
| FleetOne | All – Fuel for Vehicles | $9,539.44 | |
| Guardian Insurance Company | All – Short and Long Term Ins. | $6,827.21 | |
| Hall Contracting | Works – Cold Patch Repair Supplies | $218.40 | |
| H&D Supply White Cap Construct | Works – Vests | $224.64 | |
| HDR Engineering | Works – Engineering Work | $4,737.07 | |
| Home Depot | Works – Supplies | $18.68 | |
| Human Development Company | All – Employee Assistance Program | $400.00 | |
| Human Resources Louisville | Admin. – Annual Consulting Fee | $600.00 | |
| J R Hoe & Sons | Works – Drainage Grates | $419.00 | |
| JaniPro Services LLC | Comm. Center – Floors Waxed | $3,249.00 | |
| Jeff Wyler Nissan of Louisville | Police – Vehicle Keys | $375.30 | |
| Keisler’s Police Supply | Police – Supplies | $13,424.82 | |
| Kentucky Derby Festival | Admin. – Community Support | $6,500.00 | |
| Kentucky League of Cities | Admin. – Annual Dues | $5,116.00 | |
| KEMI | All – Workers Comp Insurance | $8,243.45 | |
| KIPDA Clerk’s Association | Admin. – Annual Dues | $15.00 | |
| Lawrence & Associates | Works – Annual Sidewalk Work | $19,272.13 | |
| Lexus Nexus | Police – Investagative Tool | $227.00 | |
| Linear Service | Works – Thierman Lane Repaint | $600.00 | |
| Louisville Bats | Admin. – Community Support | $1,556.00 | |
| Louisville Gas & Electric | Works – Lights/Electric | $57,643.48 | |
| Louisville Tractor | Works – Supplies and Equipment Repair | $571.22 | |
| Lowe’s | Works – Supplies | $432.00 | |
| Marlin Business Bank | Admin. – Copier Rental | $153.04 | |
| Miller Company | Admin./Police – Copy Machine Rental | $292.19 | |
| MPC Promotions | Police – Uniform Apparel | $1,066.60 | |
| Municipal Revenue Solutions | Admin. – CPA Consulting Services | $4,321.00 | |
| Nanz and Kraft Florists | Admin. – Flowers for Draut Funeral | $107.95 | |
| Natural Products | Works – Material Disposal | $720.00 | |
| NeoPost | Admin. – Postage Scale | $219.00 | |
| New Albany FOP | Police – Range Rental Fees | $200.00 | |
| Nixon Power Company | Works – Preventative Maintenance | $300.00 | |
| Nugent Sand Company | Works – Stone | $99.99 | |
| Pace Contracting | Comm. Center Park – Contract Work | $62,279.63 | |
| Pep Boys | Works – Differential Fluid | $36.00 | |
| PNC | All – Supplies | $3,410.10 | |
| Raatz Fence Company | Comm. Center Park – Fence Supply | $12.00 | |
| RCS Communications | Police – Radio Service/Work | $360.50 | |
| Rumpke | Works – Refuse Collection Service | $89,127.97 | |
| S & D Coffee | Police – Coffee | $219.89 | |
| S & J Lighting | Works – Supplies | $430.02 | |
| Saf-Ti-Co | Works – Street Sign | $24.00 | |
| Security Systems, Inc. | Works – Monitoring for Garages | $74.00 | |
| Simplex Grinnell | Comm. Center – Alarm Monitoring | $408.00 | |
| Sirchie Products | Police – Evidence Envelopes/Gloves | $545.71 | |
| Sophicity | Admin. – Off Site Computer Storage | $1,868.64 | |
| Southern Water Treatment | Works – Water Tower Maintenance | $2,100.00 | |
| St. Matthews Carwash | All – Vehicle Maintenance | $306.00 | |
| St. Matthews Exterminating | City Hall – Maintenance Work | $280.00 | |
| St. Matthews Hardware | Works – Supplies | $82.57 | |
| Sterling Thompson | Admin. – Insurance Premium | $37,597.00 | |
| Suburban Septic Services | Parks – Port-A-John’s | $960.00 | |
| Sweep All | Works – Street Cleaning | $800.00 | |
| The Courier-Journal | Police – Officer Recruitment Ad | $1,295.62 | |
| Time Warner | Police/Works – Internet & Monitoring | $333.93 | |
| Tony’s Wrecker Service | Police – Towing | $110.00 | |
| Verizon | All – Cell Phones | $2,552.17 | |
| Welders Supply | Works – Compressed Air | $30.00 | |
| Windstream | City Hall – Phone Service | $1,571.58 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Kellerman, Greg | Police – PBT Repair Reimbursement | $302.09 | |
| May, Jeff | Police – Detective Clothing Allowance | $250.00 | |
| Napier, Eddie | Police – Detective Clothing Allowance | $250.00 | |
| Shepard, Barbara | Police – Reimbursement for Expenses | $179.00 | |
| Tonini, Frank | Works – Reimbursement for Expenses | $1,570.94 | |
| ————– | |||
| TOTAL | $484,191.93 |
