CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
July 9, 2024
A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held in-person on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. 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 Mary Jo Nay
Councilmember Nathan Hernandez Councilmember Amy Olson
Councilmember Tim Holland – absent Councilmember Jackie Vanetti
OTHER OFFICIALS
John Singler – St. Matthews City Attorney
Chief Barry Wilkerson – St. Matthews Police Department
Susan Clark – St. Matthews City Clerk
Jack Ruf – St. Matthews Code Enforcement/Planning & Zoning
OTHER ATTENDEES
Gary Major – Resident
Cathi Clark – Resident
Kate Leitner – Manager of Eline/St. Matthews Library Branch
Josh Suiter – Chamber of St. Matthews
Shelly Gardner – Chamber of St. Matthews
Joanie Lepping Gillis – Kentucky Derby Festival
2 Unidentified People
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was accomplished followed by the roll call vote of attendance.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilmember Olson to approve the minutes from the June 25, 2024 council meeting and June 25, 2024 Municipal Aid Program (MAPS) annual public hearing. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
PUBLIC MEETING COMMENTS
Kate Leitner, Manager of the Eline/St. Matthews Branch of the Louisville Free Public Library, reviewed the list of upcoming events:
· Book Discussion “Joyland”, July 10, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m.
· Book Discussion “Our Missing Hearts”, July 11 @ 2:00 p.m.
· Kids Program, Raptor Rehabilitation, July 13 @ 2:00 p.m.
· Kids Program, All Things Cows, July 15 @ 3:00 p.m.
· Friends of the Library Meeting, July 16 @ 10:00 a.m.
· Movie Discussion “Bicycle Thieves”, July 16 @ 2:00 pm.
· Book Discussion “Finding”, July 16 @ 6:30 p.m.
· Kids Program, Louisville Folk School, July 20 @ 2:00 p.m.
· Preserving the Harvest, July 22 @ 3:30 p.m.
· Crafty Night Out, Stenciled Tote Bags, July 23 @ 6:30 p.m.
· English Conversation Club, Every Monday @ 6:00 p.m.
Josh Suiter, CEO of the Chamber of St. Matthews, is now a graduate of the Institute of Organizational Management thru the national Chamber of Commerce. A “Meet-the-Candidates” forum will be held later this year but the date and time have not been identified. Halloween in Brown Park will be held Saturday, October 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
PENDING BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 24-04 CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
No discussion or action took place at that time.
ORDINANCE 24-06 CHANGE IN LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
2nd Reading
Attorney Singler summarized Ordinance 24-06 explaining it has been expanded from the 1st reading in order to reference the proper sections of the St. Matthews Development Code and to revise parking requirements. Councilmembers Nay and Flynn made a motion to accept this as 2nd reading and recommended approval of passage of Ordinance 24-06. The motion was 2nd by Councilmembers Bowling and Landes.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Landes, Flynn, Nay, Bowling, Olson, Hernandez, and Vanetti. No Votes: None.
NEW BUSINESS
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL JOANIE LEPPING GILLIS
Kentucky Derby Festival (KDF) Partnership Director Joanie Lepping Gillis thanked the councilmembers for many years of partnership and support of the KDF Parade. While the request for parade sponsorship may no longer be suitable, there are other sponsorship options. Councilmembers expressed interest in options that involved improving quality of life for residents of St. Matthews, supports children, volunteers, and possibly something tangible. Also, price point is a consideration in order to be good stewards. Councilmember Hernandez mentioned that since 2025 is the 75th Anniversary of St. Matthews becoming a city, maybe that could be incorporated somehow? Ms. Gillis relayed she will provide further options for consideration.
EXPENDITURES
Councilmember Bowling made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the total of $608,929.68. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Vanetti, Hernandez, Olson, Bowling, Nay, Flynn, and Landes. No Vote: None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Councilmember Hernandez relayed a complaint about a specific address on Fenley Avenue to Code Enforcement Officer Jack Ruf.
• Councilmember Olson announced the July winners of the Good Neighbor Award was earned by Woody and Jean Miller.
• Councilmember Nay mentioned the next newsletter will be in homes and businesses on or about August 1, 2024. The Good Neighbor Award recognition will be placed on the city’s website.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Mr. Singler relayed he had no additional comments.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini gave the following report:
· A neighbor to Community Park complained about honeysuckle and other invasive plants along the fence line. Public Works will address the growth.
· Members of the Parks Committee met and discussed improvements to the outside of The Arterburn.
· There were several complaints about an address on Fairfax Avenue recently. The owner made immediate improvements upon being made aware of the issues.
· The council approved sponsorship of the Chamber of St. Matthews contingent on the Chamber supplying a budget. A budget was submitted. No further discussion took place.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Bowling made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Clark, City Clerk
Mayor Richard Tonini
| JULY 9, 2024 | |||
| A+ Paper Shredding, Inc. | Police – Shredding | $86.00 | |
| Anderson’s Sales & Service | Works – Supplies & Materials | $913.88 | |
| AT&T | All – Telephone Service | $4,329.49 | |
| Auto Zone | Works/Police – Supplies & Materials | $239.92 | |
| Baumann Paper Company | Works – Supplies & Materials | $1,626.30 | |
| CDW-Government | IT – Microsoft Licenses | $36,409.25 | |
| Central Business Systems | Admin. – Office Supplies | $203.85 | |
| Charles Guelda & Sons Plumbing, Inc. | Works – Maintenance & Repairs | $489.96 | |
| Charter Communications | Works – Monitoring | $161.55 | |
| Clifford Distributing Co., Inc. | Works – Supplies & Materials | $403.59 | |
| Covert Track Group | Police – Service Contracts – Software | $1,200.00 | |
| DC Elevator | Works – Elevator Maintenance | $126.00 | |
| Delta Dental of Kentucky, Inc. | All – Dental Insurance | $5,858.27 | |
| Duplicator Sales & Service, Inc. | IT – Folding System & Printer | $6,729.78 | |
| Earth First of Kentuckiana | Works – Mulch | $1,534.45 | |
| Frank Otte Nursery | Parks – Plantings | $679.50 | |
| Galls | Police – Uniforms | $547.87 | |
| Great American Financial Services | Admin./Police – Copy Machine Contract | $238.04 | |
| Home Depot Credit Services | Works – Supplies & Materials | $650.20 | |
| Integrity Auto Repairs, LLC | Works – Vehicle Maintenance | $100.00 | |
| Jefferson County League of Cities | Admin. – Annual Membership Dues | $1,000.00 | |
| Kentucky League of Cities Ins. Services | Admin. – Liability & Property Premiums | $278,396.72 | |
| Leadsonline | Police – Software | $4,275.00 | |
| LG&E | Works – Electric/Gas | $37,421.42 | |
| Louisville Water Company | Works – Water | $197.02 | |
| Lynn Imaging | Admin. – Map | $77.50 | |
| Miller Company | Police – Service Contracts – Copies | $256.28 | |
| Mini Mix of Louisville | Works – Concrete Mix | $359.59 | |
| PNC Bank | All – Multiple | $4,110.54 | |
| Premier Energy | Works – Supplies & Materials | $370.54 | |
| RCS Communications | Police – Repairs & Maintenance – Radios | $217.00 | |
| Rumpke | Works – Garbage Services | $130,595.58 | |
| Security Systems, Inc. | Works – Monitoring | $38.00 | |
| Site One Landscape Supply | Works -Supplies & Materials | $362.33 | |
| Stephens & Lawson, PSC | Admin. – Professional Fees | $1,890.00 | |
| St. Matthews Ace Hardware | Works – Supplies & Materials | $340.21 | |
| St. Matthews Baptist Church | Admin. – Program Support | $2,500.00 | |
| St. Matthews Fire Protection District | Police – Training – OT | $27,211.81 | |
| St. Matthews FOP | Police – June Dues | $2,280.00 | |
| Sterling G. Thompson Co. | IT – Annual Cyber Liability | $16,292.12 | |
| Studio Kremer Architects | Works – Community Center Project | $918.75 | |
| Target Solutions Learning | Police – Service Contract – Software | $13,829.22 | |
| Taylor Siefer Williams | Works – Warwick Park Project | $10,500.00 | |
| Tire Discounters | Admin. – New Tire | $108.09 | |
| Total Office Products & Service | Police – Office Supplies | $90.48 | |
| Trans Union | Police – Contract Services/ Investigative | $164.30 | |
| Trace3, LLC | IT – Equipment | $1,701.03 | |
| Treez | Works – Tree Removal/Broken Limb | $4,350.00 | |
| Valvoline | Police/Works – Vehicle Maintenance | $819.55 | |
| We Embroider | Police – Uniforms | $105.00 | |
| Welders Supply Company | Works – Supplies & Materials | $31.85 | |
| Willis Klein | Works – Supplies & Materials | $339.56 | |
| Xcitium | IT – Security Sbu | $83.75 | |
| Police Forfeiture Account | |||
| Kiesler’s Police Supply, Inc. | Police – Five Glock Pistols | $4,693.60 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Austin, Elizabeth | Admin. – Contract Services | $330.00 | |
| Jones, Eddie | Police – Reim. Advertising | $50.00 | |
| Wilkerson, Barry | Police – Reim. Uniforms | $94.94 | |
| TOTAL | $608,929.68 | ||
