CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
July 11, 2017
The regular meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Rick 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 Bernie Bowling
Councilman Frank Flynn
Councilman Tim Holland – absent
Councilman Shaun McKiernan
Councilman Mary Jo Nay
Councilman Stuart Monohan
Councilman Tony Weiter
Councilman Pat Wissing
OTHER OFFICIALS
Susan Clark – City Clerk – absent
Jack Ruf – St. Matthews Planning Officer
John Singler – St. Matthews Attorney
Norm Mayer – Chief of the St. Matthews Police
David Beyer – Asst. Chief of Police of St. Matthews
Kenan Stratman – St. Matthews Director of Public Works
OTHER ATTENDEES
Frank Tonini – Resident Glenn Price – Attorney
Fred White – Resident Jim Haynes – Bluegrass Automotive
Woody Miller – Resident Carrie Wahl – Potter and Associates
Joe Wheeler – Resident Kevin Young – LD&D
Wayne and Teresa Cassady
Alice McKinley
Unidentified Visitors
The Pledge of Allegiance was accomplished following the roll call vote.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Nay to approve the minutes as amended from the June 27, 2017 meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Flynn.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Councilman Holland was absent and unable to participate in the vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Alice McKinley commented on the Tafel redevelopment plans that have been in the news. She requested the council members hold a public hearing on the issue. The legal process was explained by St. Matthews’ attorney John Singler and St. Matthews Planning and Zoning Officer Jack Ruf. Mayor Tonini stated legally no further comments or opinions can be expressed until this matter is placed on the St. Matthews Council agenda in order to avoid potential prejudice in the decision-making process. Mr. Fred White mentioned signs of the public hearing were posted on Shelbyville Road.
PENDING BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 17-09 IMPLEMENTATION OF A BANK TAX JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
Second Reading
Councilman Flynn made a motion for the second reading of Ordinance 17-09. Councilman Nay seconded the motion.
Upon Voice Vote (7-0), the motion carried. Councilman Holland was absent and unable to participate in the vote.
Attorney John Singler read by summary Ordinance 17-09. His statements explained this allows for an additional tax the banks will be responsible for but the expense cannot be passed on to their customers. Councilman Flynn made a motion to accept Ordinance 17-09. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nay.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmen McKiernan, Weiter, Monohan, Bowling, Nay, Wissing, and Flynn. No Votes: none. Councilman Holland was absent and unable to participate in the vote.
NEW BUSINESS
MUNICIPAL ORDER 17-24 RDDDP – BLUEGRASS AUTOMOTIVE JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
Bluegrass Automotive attorney Glenn Price requested the expansion of specific buildings currently on the property and an addition to the carwash already on site. There being no further questions, Councilman Monohan made a motion to accept Municipal Order 17-24. The motion was seconded by Councilman Weiter.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Councilman Holland was absent and unable to participate in the vote.
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 $189,618.59. The motion was seconded by Councilman Weiter.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmen McKiernan, Weiter, Monohan, Bowling, Nay, Wissing, and Flynn. No Votes: none. Councilman Holland was absent and unable to participate in the vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
- Councilman Weiter inquired about whose responsibility the flower beds were on Shelbyville Road. Councilman Bowling said adjoining property owners informally agreed to maintain them at the time they were installed.
- Councilman Bowling said Chief Norm Mayer has announced his retirement effective August 1, 2017. Major David Beyer relayed Louisville Metro has changed companies and it has caused yet another delay for I-Leads. Testing will be completed before it goes live on the website.
- Councilman Nay mentioned the writing of the next newsletter is concluding.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini indicated milling and repaving will take place on Macon Avenue. Speed humps on Ormond Road are on the schedule for next week.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Attorney John Singler requested an Executive Session to discuss litigation.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilman Bowling made a motion at 7:51 p.m. to suspend the Regular session and convene into Executive Session. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nay.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried and the Regular session was suspended and the Executive Session began. Councilman Holland was absent and unable to participate in the vote.
At 8:21 p.m. Councilman Bowling made a motion to adjourn from Executive Session and reconvene into Regular session. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nay.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried and the Executive session adjourned and the Regular meeting reconvened.
It was noted no decisions were made or votes taken during Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Bowling made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nay.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. Councilman Holland was absent and unable to participate in the vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Clark – City Clerk
Richard Tonini – Mayor
| JULY 11, 2017 | |||
| 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: | |||
| All-State Ford | Works – Vehicle Maintenance | $28.50 | |
| American Legal Publishing | Admin. – Annual Codification | $2,632.00 | |
| AT&T | City Hall – Phone Service | $624.68 | |
| Beck PC | Admin/Police – Computer Repair | $5,605.00 | |
| Bluegrass Print of Kentucky | Admin. – Envelopes | $1,814.00 | |
| Bob Hook Chevrolet | Police – Vehicle Repair | $6,045.24 | |
| Bobcat Enterprises | Works – Stump Grinder | $6,771.40 | |
| Chapman Heating & Cooling | Comm. Center – A/C | $201.97 | |
| Creative Services of New England | Police – Junior Officer Badges | $248.95 | |
| Delta Dental | All – Dental Insurance | $4,843.00 | |
| Entemann-Rovin | Police – Paper Badges for Children | $21.00 | |
| Evident, Inc. | Police – Biohazard Containers | $203.11 | |
| Fleetone | All – Fuel for Vehicles | $12,153.03 | |
| Forensic Medical Services | Police – Medical Consultant | $5,000.00 | |
| Galls | Police – Uniform Parts | $2,052.80 | |
| Goodyear Auto Service Center | Police – Vehicle Maintenance | $1,175.23 | |
| HDS White Cap Supply | Works – Materials | $62.99 | |
| Home Depot | Works – Supplies and Materials | $544.83 | |
| JR Hoe & Sons | Works – Frame and Gates | $561.10 | |
| Kentucky League of Cities Trust | Admin. – Unemployment Premium | $917.05 | |
| Lewis Seed Company | Works – Straw | $288.36 | |
| Louisville Gas & Electric | Works – Lights for City | $31,239.87 | |
| Louisville Tractor | Works – Supplies and Materials | $214.45 | |
| Louisville Water | Works – Water for City | $258.34 | |
| Lowe’s | Works – Supplies and Materials | $277.57 | |
| Marlin Business Bank | Admin. – Copy Machine Rental | $118.16 | |
| Miller Company | Admin. – Copy Machine Supplies | $208.37 | |
| Mini-Mix of Louisville | Works – Concrete | $328.62 | |
| MPC Promotions | Police – Uniform Parts | $90.00 | |
| Napa Auto Parts | Works – Supplies and Materials | $80.64 | |
| Natural Products | Works – Supplies | $175.00 | |
| Office Depot | Police – Supplies for Detectives Office | $162.41 | |
| PNC Bank | All – Supplies and Materials | $553.48 | |
| RCS Communications | Police – Radio Fee | $2,412.50 | |
| Rogers Group | Works – Dense Graded Aggregate | $118.83 | |
| Rumpke | Works – Trash Collection/Portalets | $91,142.07 | |
| Saf-Ti-Co | Works – Signs | $1,464.69 | |
| Schardein Mechanical | Works – Refrigerant to 2nd Floor Unit | $465.00 | |
| Security Systems, Inc. | Police/Works – Monitoring | $61.50 | |
| Sherwin Williams | Comm. Center Park – Paint | $51.62 | |
| Shively Animal Clinic | Police – Drug Dog Vet Invoice | $746.00 | |
| Sirchie Finger Print Laboratories | Police – Ninja Gloves | $296.74 | |
| Southern Tire Service, Inc. | Works – Backhoe Service | $1,273.14 | |
| Sparkle Brite | Police – Vehicle Wash | $328.00 | |
| Spectrum | Police/Works – Monitoring | $179.98 | |
| Total Office Products | Police – Office Supplies | $738.69 | |
| Trans Union | Police – Research Tool | $112.75 | |
| Treez | Parks – Dead Tree Removal Brown Park | $2,000.00 | |
| Verizon Wireless | Police – MDT Service | $913.48 | |
| Willis Klein | Works – Key Issues | $128.20 | |
| Windstream | Admin. – Phone Service | $795.23 | |
| Reimbursements & Payments | |||
| Bratcher, Joshua | Police – Uniform/Stipend for Training | $187.92 | |
| Napier, Eddie | Police – CID Uniform Allotment | $250.00 | |
| Meyer, Jeremy | Police – CID Uniform Allotment | $110.00 | |
| Tonini, Frank | Works – Reimbursement for Expenses | $341.10 | |
| —————– | |||
| TOTAL | $189,618.59 | ||
