CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
June 11, 2024
A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held in-person on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. The meeting was called to order at 7:01 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 – absent Councilmember Mary Jo Nay
Councilmember Nathan Hernandez Councilmember Amy Olson – absent
Councilmember Tim Holland Councilmember Jackie Vanetti
OTHER OFFICIALS
John Singler – St. Matthews City Attorney
Chief Barry Wilkerson – St. Matthews Police Department
Susan Clark – St. Matthews City Clerk
Kenan Stratman – St. Matthews Director of Public Works
OTHER ATTENDEES
Gary Major – Resident
Cathi Clark – Resident
Kate Leitner – Manager, St. Matthews/Eline Library Branch
Josh Suiter – Chamber of St. Matthews
Members of Boy Scout Troop #327 – St. Albert the Great School
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 May 28, 2024 council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Holland.
Upon Voice Vote: (6-0) the motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilmember Nay to approve the minutes from the June 8, 2024 caucus meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bowling.
Upon Voice Vote: (6-0) the motion carried.
PUBLIC MEETING COMMENTS
Kate Leitner, Manager of the St. Matthews/Eline Branch of the Louisville Free Public Library reviewed a list of upcoming events at the St. Matthews Branch.
· Stephen King Book Discussion, June 12 @ 6:00 p.m.
· Book Discussion “The Nightingale”, June 13 @ 2:00 p.m.
· Happy Birthday Helen Keller, June 15 @ 10:30 a.m.
· How to Tell Stories with Video Games, June 15 @ 2:00 p.m.
· All Things Corn!, June 17 @ 3:00 p.m.
· “Prisoners” movie discussion group, June 18 @ 2:00 p.m.
· Night Owl Book Discussion Group “Lark Ascending”, June 18 @ 6:30 p.m.
· Friends of the Library Book Sale, June 21-23
· Planting for Pollinators, June 26 @ 6:00 p.m.
· Family Movie Night “Zootopia”, June 27 @ 6:15 p.m.
· Greater Louisville Lego User Group, June 28-30 Regular Library Hours
· Community Jigsaw Puzzle and Game Swap, June 29 @ 10:00 a.m.
· Adult Book Discussion “The Marriage Portrait”, June 11 @ 2:00 p.m.
· English Conversation every Monday evening @ 6:00 p.m.
· Library will be closed on June 19 for Juneteenth
· Library Public Catalog will be unavailable June 18th for approximately 24 hours related to a Polaris software upgrade.
Chamber of St. Matthews Executive Director Josh Suiter announced the second issue of the Chamber Connection is available on-line. A story about Walden School, located in St. Matthews, is included in the publication. A ribbon cutting for Kids Cancer Alliance was held on June 4th. GLI will be hosting chamber members from across the state September 25-26. A tour of St. Matthews will be offered to the membership.
Boy Scouts from Troop #327 were recognized for their attendance. Senior Patrol Officer Thomas Allgeier addressed the council on behalf of his troop.
PENDING BUSINESS
There was no pending business items to discuss at the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 24-05 ACCEPTANCE of the 2024-2025 FISCAL JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
YEAR BUDGET – 1st reading
City Attorney John Singler reviewed by summary Ordinance 24-05 related to the formulation of the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget. The fiscal year runs from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Sources of revenue remain stable including revenue generated from Bank Tax, Business Licenses, Insurance Tax premiums, Occupation Tax and Property Taxes. The Municipal Road Aid Program income is projected to be approximately $441,300. This income allows for road improvements and related projects to be completed in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Expenses related to Warwick Park were also included in this budget. Councilmember Nay made a motion to accept this as the first reading of Ordinance 24-05. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bowling.
Upon Voice Vote: (6-0) the motion carried. The ordinance will move to second reading at the June 25, 2024 council meeting.
EXPENDITURES
Councilmember Bowling made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the total of $573,480.01. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (6-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Vanetti, Hernandez, Holland, Bowling, Nay, and Landes. No Vote: None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Councilmember Hernandez reported he was impressed with the class offerings and operation of the Jeffersontown Senior Citizen Center. A tour was taken earlier that day by some members of the St. Matthews City Council. Mayor Tonini interjected St. Matthews has been interested in starting a program for seniors for a number of years. Finding a location is core to starting a program and there have been on-going efforts to scout buildings that could be suitable.
• Councilmember Holland also mentioned he was impressed with the Jeffersontown Senior Citizen Center and excited to develop a program within the City of St. Matthews. Programs would need to include areas of interest to both older and younger seniors. Additionally, the last open city-owned rental home has been filled.
• Councilmember Nay stated she enjoyed the tour of the Jeffersontown Senior Citizens Center and learning about classes that have been popular and successful. On another note, the deadline to submit articles for the August newsletter is coming up. A couple of Reach Alert notices have been sent concerning railroad crossings when the information has been made available to St. Matthews representatives.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Mr. Singler relayed he had no additional comments.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini did not give a report.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Holland made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay.
Upon Voice Vote: (6-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Clark, City Clerk
Mayor Richard Tonini
| JUNE 11, 2024 | |||
| 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: | |||
| Andersons’ Sales & Service | Works – Supplies & Materials | $754.02 | |
| Aardvark | Police – Capital Improvements/Equipment | $23,210.00 | |
| All About You Heating & Air | Works – 400 Ten Pin Lane Service/Parts | $375.00 | |
| Archive Social | IT – Software | $4,559.40 | |
| AT&T | All – Telephone Service | $397.11 | |
| Autoagent Data Solutions, LLC | IT – Software | $458.00 | |
| Best Equipment Co., Inc | Works – Repairs & Maintenance | $1,518.11 | |
| CDW-Government | IT – Microsoft Licenses | $3,252.00 | |
| Charles Guelda & Sons Plumbing, Inc. | Works – Maintenance & Repairs | $1,775.54 | |
| Charter Communications | Works – Monitoring | $161.55 | |
| Cintas | Works – Supplies & Materials | $1,099.01 | |
| Clifford Distributing Co., Inc. | Works – Supplies & Materials | $3,527.45 | |
| DC Elevator | Works – Elevator Maintenance | $126.00 | |
| Delta Dental of Kentucky, Inc. | All – Dental Insurance | $5,895.98 | |
| Earth First of Kentuckiana | Works – Mulch | $143.80 | |
| Evident | Police – Supplies & Materials | $79.85 | |
| First Financial Bank | All – Multiple | $897.39 | |
| Galls | Police – Uniforms/Equipment | $1,331.00 | |
| Gannett Indiana-Kentucky LocalIiQ | Admin. – Advertising | $167.00 | |
| Great American Financial Services | Admin./Police – Copy Machine Contract | $238.04 | |
| Home Depot Credit Services | Works – Supplies & Materials | $395.42 | |
| Kentucky League of Cities | Admin. – Municipal Clerk’s Academy-Clark | $375.00 | |
| Kentucky League of Cities, Inc. | Admin. – Balance Due Strategic Planning | $2,000.00 | |
| Kiesler’s Police Supply, Inc. | Police – Training Ammo | $5,962.50 | |
| Lexis Nexis Risk Date Mgmt. | Police – Contract Services/ Investigative | $6,240.00 | |
| LG&E | Works – Electric/Gas | $35,702.65 | |
| Louisville Water Company | Works – Water | $1,534.86 | |
| Meineke Car Care Center | Police – Routine Vehicle Maintenance | $713.77 | |
| Miller Company | Police – Service Contracts – Copies | $554.40 | |
| NAPA Auto Parts | Works – Supplies & Materials | $71.56 | |
| National Association of Chiefs of Police | Police – Dues | $110.00 | |
| PNC Bank | All – Multiple | $3,019.11 | |
| Postmaster | Admin. – Annual P.O. Box Rental | $364.00 | |
| Quadient, Inc. | Admin. – Service Contract/Postage Machine | $225.04 | |
| RCS Communications | Police – Capital Improvements/Vehicles | $26,890.94 | |
| RCS Communications | Police – Radio Support | $582.00 | |
| RES Kentucky, LLC | Works – Draut Park Project | $6,700.00 | |
| ROCIC | Police – Dues | $300.00 | |
| Rogers Group, Inc. | Works – Warwick Park Project | $557.29 | |
| Rumpke | Works – Garbage Services/Portalets | $131,419.35 | |
| Security Systems, Inc. | Works – Monitoring | $38.00 | |
| Singler & Ritsert | Admin. – City Attorney | $7,697.00 | |
| Site One Landscape Supply | Works -Supplies & Materials | $1,216.63 | |
| Sparkle Brite Car Wash | Police – Vehicle Main./Car Washes | $1,128.00 | |
| Stephens & Lawson, PSC | Admin. – Professional Fees | $1,435.00 | |
| St. Matthews Ace Hardware | Works – Supplies & Materials | $113.06 | |
| ST. Matthews FOP | Police – May Dues | $3,420.00 | |
| Tires Plus Total Car Care | Police – Vehicle Routine & Mechanical | $1,172.26 | |
| Total Office Products & Service | Police – Office Supplies | $643.29 | |
| Towne Post Network, Inc. | Admin. – Advertising | $6,120.00 | |
| Trace3< LLC | IT – Network Cabling/Reader/License | $1,756.50 | |
| Treez | Works – Storm Tree Removal/Broken Limb | $4,875.00 | |
| Triumph Landscaping Contractors, Inc. | Works – Capital Improvements Warwick | $248,506.70 | |
| Valvoline | Police – Vehicle Maintenance | $130.38 | |
| VIQ Solutions, Inc. | Police – Contract Services/ Investigative | $360.00 | |
| Voiance | Police – Contract Services/ Investigative | $33.00 | |
| Welders Supply Company | Works – Supplies & Materials | $32.78 | |
| Wex Bank | All – Gasoline | $19,275.08 | |
| Willis Klein | Works – Supplies & Materials | $163.69 | |
| Map Account | |||
| Flynn Brothers | Streets – Cold Patch | $171.60 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Austin, Elizabeth | Admin. – Contract Services | $135.00 | |
| Hardin, Richard | Police – Reim. Lodging & Meals (Training) | $465.73 | |
| Ratliff, Scott | Police – Reim. Lodging & Meals (Training) | $541.27 | |
| Richardson, Mark | Police – Reim. Uniforms | $267.94 | |
| Roy, Kevin | Police – Reim. Uniforms | $97.96 | |
| TOTAL | $573,480.01 | ||
