CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
July 27, 2021
A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held in-person on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. The following people were present:
MAYOR
Richard J. Tonini
CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Bernie Bowling Councilmember Stuart Monohan – absent
Councilmember Cathi Clark – absent Councilmember Mary Jo Nay – absent
Councilmember Frank Flynn Councilmember Amy Olson
Councilmember Tim Holland Councilmember Tony Weiter
OTHER OFFICIALS
Carrie Ritsert – St. Matthews City Attorney
Barry Wilkerson – Chief, St. Matthews Police Department
Susan Clark – St. Matthews City Clerk/Treasurer
Jack Ruf – St. Matthews Planning & Zoning Officer
OTHER ATTENDEES
Gary Major – Resident
Pat Chapman – Resident
Josh Suiter – Chamber of St. Matthews
Elizabeth Clearly – Chamber of St. Matthews
Brittney Deppen – Baptist Health Representative
Unidentified Men (2)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was accomplished followed by the roll call vote of attendance.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilmember Weiter to approve the minutes from the July 13, 2021 council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson.
Upon Voice Vote: (5-0) the motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bowling to approve the minutes from the July 13, 2021 annual public hearing for the expenditures associated with the Municipal Aide Program (MAPS). The motion was seconded by Councilmember Holland.
Upon Voice Vote: (5-0) the motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chamber of St. Matthews representative Elizabeth Cleary relayed the Chamber is in the running for statewide recognition for the handling of events during a pandemic as well as the implementation of the annual meeting virtually. Mayor Tonini expressed his gratitude to Chamber representatives Elizabeth Cleary and Josh Suiter for how the Chamber was able to pivot and roll with the circumstances over the last year. Josh Suiter mentioned there are a couple of ribbon cuttings that will be finalized soon indicating new businesses are opening in St. Matthews. Councilmember Weiter inquired about the displays utilized for Light-Up St. Matthews and then the month-long Christmas in Brown Park enjoyed by many people. Ms. Cleary stated an inventory is being completed at this time and recommendations will be made regarding replacement of cords, lightbulbs, and the rotation of displays.
PENDING BUSINESS
DISCUSSION ON TRINITY HILLS SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE ISSUE
Mayor Tonini relayed the culvert is delayed due to supply chain problems.
ORDINANCE 21-05 ADOPTING OPEN RECORDS POLICY CARRIE RITSERT, ATTORNEY
2nd Reading
Attorney Ritsert summarized Ordinance 21-05 which would codify regulations and procedures associated with open records requests. State law increased the response time from 3 to 5 days and government agencies now must accept e-mail requests effective July 1, 2021. Councilmember Weiter made a motion to accept this as 2nd reading of Ordinance 21-05. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Holland and Olson.
Upon Roll Call vote: (5-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Holland, Weiter, Bowling, Flynn, and Olson. No Votes: None.
NEW BUSINESS
MUNICIPAL ORDER 21-10 ACCEPTANCE OF BID FOR CARRIE RITSERT, ATTORNEY
SEARS AVE DRAINAGE PROJECT
Mayor Tonini stated that Sears Avenue needs paving and drainage work. Rainwater cannot be directed toward Shelbyville Road. HDR Engineering has completed a plan to direct water to an existing dry well on Sears Avenue. Funds from the American Rescue Fund can be applied towards this project. The bid opening was held last week, and E-Z Construction was the lowest bidder at $259,324. It is recommendation of Jim Birch and Kenan Stratman for the councilmembers approve this bid. Councilmember Weiter made a motion to accept the recommendation and contract with E-Z Construction to complete the drainage project and road work on Sears Avenue. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bowling.
Upon Voice Vote: (5-0) the motion carried.
MUNICIPAL ORDER 21-11 SIGN APPROVAL FOR CARRIE RITSERT, ATTORNEY
BAPTIST HEALTH
St. Matthews Planning and Zoning Officer Jack Ruf related that Baptist Health has applied for an additional sign for the purposes of identifying and separating the emergency room from the new observation room. Mr. Ruf suggested the sign appears to be more marketing in nature than way finding in purpose. Brittney Deppen, representing Baptist Health suggested that at some point the emergency room may be expanded into the observation room. Councilmember Flynn made a motion to accept MO 21-11. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson.
Upon Voice Vote: (5-0) the motion carried.
EXPENDITURES
Councilmember Bowling made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the total of $77,047.07. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Weiter.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (5-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Bowling, Flynn, Holland, Olson and Weiter. No Votes: None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
· Councilmember Bowling asked Chief Wilkerson to give a Police Department update. Chief Wilkerson displayed a plaque received from the Kentucky League of Cities for meeting all 52 standards for police safety. Police Night Out will be held for the community on Tuesday, August 3rd.
· Councilmember Weiter said the newsletter should be in homes the first week of August.
· Councilmember Olson plans to display pictures of St. Matthews in City Hall.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Ms. Ritsert relayed discussions with on-going issues associated with Home Depot are likely to culminate in an agreement in a few weeks.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini relayed the disassembling of the elevator at City Hall has begun. It has been inoperable for months due to mechanical issues. The elevator is expected to be functional again in mid-September. Additionally, approximately $2,000,000 was received as part of the American Relief Plan. Use of the funds are limited but can be used for drainage projects.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Weiter made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Holland and Bowling.
Upon Voice Vote: (5-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Clark, City Clerk
Richard Tonini, Mayor
| JULY 27, 2021 | |||
| 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: | |||
| Anthem Insurance | All – Vision Insurance | $738.14 | |
| AT&T | City Hall/Comm. Center – Phones | $1,722.94 | |
| Bachman Auto Group | Police – Vehicle Repair | $1,000.00 | |
| Baptist Health Occupation Medicine | Police/Works – Testing | $1,423.00 | |
| Best One Giant Tire | Works – Tires for Backhoe | $1,976.50 | |
| BMS, LLC | All – Final Invoice | $941.50 | |
| CDW-Government | All – Computer Maintenance | $3,312.61 | |
| Cintas | Works – Supplies and Materials | $1,101.97 | |
| Covertrack | Police – Subscription Renewal | $600.00 | |
| CSX | Works/Admin. – Parking Space Rental | $100.00 | |
| Delta Dental | All – Dental Insurance | $4,930.86 | |
| Derby Fired Services | Comm. Center – Sprinkler Repair | $358.00 | |
| Detectachem | Police – Mobile Pouches | $339.51 | |
| Forensic Medical Services | Police – Medical Consult | $121.98 | |
| Galls | Police – Uniform Components | $412.20 | |
| Guardian Insurance Company | All – Life/Long/Short Term Insurance | $8,715.14 | |
| HDR Engineering | Works – Trinity Hills Repairs | $14,359.92 | |
| Identigo | Police – Fingerprints for New Employee | $18.00 | |
| Interstate All Battery Center | Police – Battery’s | $43.20 | |
| Kentucky Tactical Officers Association, Inc. | Police – Annual Dues | $250.00 | |
| L.A. Promotions | Police – National Night Out Product | $453.83 | |
| Legal & Liability Risk Management Institute | Police – Training Class | $150.00 | |
| Less Lethal | Police – Training Supplies | $4,366.00 | |
| Lewis Seed Company | Works – Fescue | $329.98 | |
| Lexis Nexis | Police – Investigative Tool | $122.50 | |
| LG&E | Works – Electric | $1,854.96 | |
| Louisville Water Company | Works – Water | $3,986.75 | |
| Natural Products | Works – Fill Dirt | $377.00 | |
| Reach Alert | Admin. – Notification System | $4,500.00 | |
| Saf-Ti-Co | Works – Sign | $269.50 | |
| Security Pro’s | Works – Monitoring | $1,215.68 | |
| Sparkle Brite | All – Vehicle Wash | $277.00 | |
| Spectrum | Works – Monitoring | $255.51 | |
| St. Matthews Ace Hardware | Works – Supplies and Materials | $78.44 | |
| St. Matthews Exterminating | Comm. Center – Pest Control | $88.00 | |
| Staples | Admin. – Office Supplies | $388.92 | |
| The Marpa Group, Inc. | Police – Educational Training | $690.00 | |
| Total Office Products | Police – Office Supplies | $1,245.81 | |
| USPS | Admin. – Postage for Machine | $10,000.00 | |
| Verizon | All – Cell Phones and MDT’s | $2,536.34 | |
| Watch Guard | Police – Radio Repair | $155.00 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Cobaugh, Anthony | Police – Reimbursement | $40.38 | |
| Williams, Kathy | Admin. – Newsletter | $1,200.00 | |
| TOTAL | $77,047.07 | ||
