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CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
June 14, 2022

A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held in-person on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. 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 Stuart Monohan
Councilmember Cathi Clark – absent                                       Councilmember Mary Jo Nay
Councilmember Frank Flynn                                                   Councilmember Amy Olson
Councilmember Tim Holland                                                   Councilmember Tony Weiter

OTHER OFFICIALS
John Singler – St. Matthews City Attorney
Barry Wilkerson – Chief- St. Matthews Police Department
Susan Clark – St. Matthews City Clerk/Treasurer
Kenan Stratman – St. Matthews Public Works Director
Greg Crab – St. Matthews IT Director

OTHER ATTENDEES
Gary Major – Resident
Pat Chapman – Resident
Sarah Landes – Resident
Jason Johnson – Resident
Josh Suiter – Chamber of St. Matthews
Kate Leitner – St. Matthews/Eline Branch of the Library

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 24, 2022 council meeting. Councilmember Monohan seconded the motion.

Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.

PUBLIC MEETING COMMENTS

Jason Johnson, candidate for St. Matthews Council, introduced himself stating he is a realtor and a Grandview Avenue resident for 18 years.

Kate Leitner, manager of the St. Matthews/Eline Branch of the Louisville Free Public Library gave a summary of activities and events. Mayor Tonini interjected libraries across Louisville Metro are serving as cooling stations during this time of intense heat.

Mayor Tonini congratulated Josh Suiter, CEO of the Chamber of St. Matthews, for the large membership of the St. Matthews Chamber. This chapter remains the second largest chamber in the region only surpassed by Greater Louisville Inc. by a few hundred members. Mr. Suiter then gave a summary of events for the St. Matthews Chamber. The first movie of the summer series was shown Saturday night, June 11 at Brown Park. Over 100 people attended the event. The next movie will be held Saturday July 9, also at Brown Park. Additionally, the Potato Festival will be held Saturday, August 27 at the Community Center Park. Vendors have been registering. There is excitement about this new event. Approximately 4-5 bands will be scheduled to play throughout the day and there will be a Kid Zone from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mayor Tonini asked that he coordinate with the St. Matthews Little League and Trinity High School to ensure multiple activities are not held on that same day. Off site parking at the Mall of St. Matthews is being investigated. Councilmember Olson suggested contacting a representative of Beechwood Baptist Church about the possibility of using their parking lot and shuttling people over.

PENDING BUSINESS

There was no pending business to discuss.

NEW BUSINESS

ORDINANCE 22-03                    APPROVAL OF 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR       JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
                                                BUDGET – 1st reading

Mr. Singler review by summary Ordinance 22-03 related to the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget. Revenue is estimated as well as expenses. The IT budget has been increased. A cyber security policy is being added to the insurance policy. Greg Crab, IT Director for the City of St. Matthews, mentioned network storage needs expanding. Mayor Tonini relayed the console in the 911 dispatch center needs replacing as parts are no longer available. Councilmember Bowling interjected the budget will be adjusted once the final numbers for the renewal of the insurance policy are available. Councilmember Monohan inquired about projects targeted for the Municipal Aid Program (MAPS). It was learned Gilman Alley will receive some upgrades, road salt will be purchased, designated sidewalks will be repaired, and the annual repaving of streets located on the rotation schedule will be accomplished. If available, one F250 Super Duty Truck will be purchased as well as two F450 Dump Trucks. Councilmember Monohan made a motion to accept this as 1st reading of Ordinance 22-03. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Weiter.

Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) 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 $2,697,309.13. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay. Extra expenses include the allotment for annual funding (with a sizeable cushion) for health insurance, payments for the Community Center (The Arterburn) renovations, and increased fuel costs.

Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Holland, Weiter, Monohan, Bowling, Nay, Flynn, and Olson. No Votes: None.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

· Councilmember Holland stated he, Councilmembers Nay and Weiter have been developing guidelines for rental of The Arterburn (formally known as the Community Center). A new alcohol use policy is in place. Specific caterers are not required however if alcohol is served, a licensed, certified, insured bartender must be on duty. That is typically associated with a licensed caterer. Additionally, one of the rental homes on St. Matthews Avenue will be coming available in July.
· Councilmember Monohan deferred to St. Matthews Public Works Director Kenan Stratman for an update on the parks. Mr. Stratman relayed upgrades at Brown Park are about 2 weeks from completion. One of the bridges has been replaced. The concrete deck is to be poured on Wednesday, June 15th. The draft of the master plan for Warwick Park has been completed. Work on the Hycliffe Alley is about 6 weeks from completion. The stream bank stabilization project at Draut Park has been reviewed by the Army Corp of Engineers.
· Councilmember Nay met with St. Matthews City Engineer Jim Birch and Public Works Director Kenan Stratman regarding updates on the city’s website.
· Councilmember Flynn reiterated the quotes for the property and casualty insurance did not fluctuate but a cyber security policy was added. On the health insurance side, there has been discussion about the use of pharmaceutical medicines from Canadian pharmacies for higher dollar medicines. No decision has been made. Councilmember Flynn inquired if the council members wanted to add orthodonture work to the dental insurance policy. Discussion followed. Councilmember Flynn made a motion to add orthodonture’s to the 2022-2023 dental plan for dependents up to the age of 18. The cost is $4,172. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay. Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.

CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT

· Mr. Singler had no additional report.

MAYOR’S REPORT

· Mayor Tonini again congratulated the Chamber of St. Matthews for recruiting and maintaining a considerable number of members putting St. Matthews ahead in membership above Jeffersontown, Middletown, and all others except for Greater Louisville Inc.
· Movie in Brown Park was well attended, and the geography of the park served the event well.
· Again, please know the library also serves as a cooling station.
· The bridges at Brown Park are being replaced making them accessible by ambulances and other first responders if needed.
· The Arterburn is nearing completion.
· There were complaints about music being played too loudly by a person or group who reserved Warwick Park on Saturday, June 11th. The reservation form will be updated to include the prohibition of loud music.

ADJOURNMENT

Councilmember Weiter made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Monohan, Nay, and Olson.

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

JUNE 14, 2022      
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:
A+ Paper Shredding   Admin. – Document Destruction $58.00 
Armageddon Gear LLC   Police – Equipment $1,181.45 
Archive Social   Police – Annual Fee $2,988.00 
AT&T   Works – Telephone Service $3,602.67 
B & K Printing   Police – Victim Services Trifold $622.64 
Baptist Health Occupation Medicine   Works – Random Drug Testing $1,283.00 
Baumann Paper Company   Works – Can Liners $1,624.50 
CDW-Government   Admin. – Computer Maintenance $3,310.03 
Central Square Technologies   Police – Crimemapping Fee $729.31 
Charles Guelda & Sons Plumbing Inc.   Comm. Park – RPZ Valve Repair $145.00 
Charter Communications   Works – Monitoring $89.99 
Clifford Distributing   Works – Supplies and Materials $345.80 
Dean Dorton   Admin. – Audit Work $2,500.00 
Dell Marketing   Admin.  – Computer Maintenance $1,669.97 
Delta Dental   All – Dental Insurance $4,752.53 
Earth First of Kentuckiana   Works – Top Soil and Mulch $2,599.20 
Frank Otte Nursery   Works – Flowers/Plants $59.85 
Freedom Tactical   Police – 7 Hilite Carriers $5,950.00 
Galls   Police – Uniform Components $209.25 
Goodyear Auto Services   Police – Vehicle Maintenance $746.49 
Great American Financial Services   Admin. – Copy Machine Rental $140.91 
Guardian Insurance Company   All – Long/Short/Life Insurance $9,495.50 
HDR Engineering   Works – Trinity/Misc. Engineering $2,862.34 
Health Account   All – Health Insurance for Year $2,000,000.00 
Helm’s Seeding and Sodding Co, LLC   Works – Fescue $330.00 
Home Depot   Works – Supplies and Materials $203.74 
Jefferson County Clerk   Police – Notary Renewals $76.00 
John Conti Coffee   Admin. – Coffee $120.53 
KEMI   All – Unemployment Insurance $59,587.24 
Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services   Police – Insure Police Trailer $38.88 
Kiesler’s Police Supply, Inc.   Police – Equipment $149.00 
L. A. Promotions   Police – Special Event Goodies $597.00 
Leonard Brush and Chemical   Works – Supplies $1,097.63 
Lewis Automotive   Works – Vehicle Repair $359.30 
LG&E   Works – Street Lights/Electric $37,715.44 
Louisville Water Company   Works – Water $576.28 
Lowe’s   Works – Supplies and Materials $23.52 
Marillia Design and Construction   Comm Center – Renovations $159,755.15 
Miller Company   Admin/Police – Copy Machine Charge $498.13 
Mobile Forensic Solutions   Police – Investigative Tool $175.00 
Moreno Express   Admin. – Newletter Production $2,220.02 
Natural Products   Works – Fill Rock $58.00 
Nixon Power   Works – Generator Maintenance $550.00 
Oxmoor Ford   Works – Vehicle Repair $3,238.66 
PNC Bank   All – Supplies and Materials $5,691.92 
Quadient   Admin. – Postage Scale $251.85 
Quality Inn   Police – Office Training/Travel $332.80 
RCS Communications   Police – Radio Service $291.00 
Regional Organized Crime Info. Center   Police – Annual Dues     $300.00 
Rumpke   Works/Parks – Garbage & Portalets $95,610.34 
S&J Lighting   Works – Supplies $24.40 
Security Pro’s   Works – Fobs $1,658.18 
Security Systems   Works – Monitoring $38.00 
Singler & Ritsert   Admin. – City Attorney Fees $1,953.00 
Site One Landscape Supply   Works – Plants $1,458.04 
Southern Tire Service   Works – 2 Tires $294.32 
Sparkle Brite   Police – Vehicle Wash $336.00 
Sprint Legal Compliance   Police – Investigative Tool $300.00 
St. Matthews Ace Hardware   Works – Supplies and Materials $251.95 
Staples   Admin. – Office Supplies $30.76 
Stephens & Lawson, CPA’s   Admin. – Budget Work $312.50 
Sterling Thompson Insurance   Police – Notary Bond Renewals $152.70 
Tony’s Wrecker Service   Police – Towing $75.00 
Total Office Products   Police – Office Suppies $261.78 
Trans Union   Police – Investigative Tool $171.90 
Treez   Works – Tree Trimming $2,750.00 
United States Post Master   Admin. – Annual PO Box Rental Fee $332.00 
Valvoline   Police – Vehicle Maintenance $810.94 
Verizon Wireless   All – MDT’s and Cell Phones $2,616.03 
Welder’s Supply   Works – Compressed Air $30.92 
Wex Bank   All – Fuel for Vehicles $20,420.28 
Willis Klein   Works – Lock Repairs/Etc, $294.37 
Wilson Equipment   Works – Vehicle Repair $1,911.20 
Community Center Renovation    
A-1 Aluminum Inc.   Works – Comm. Center Renovations $1,920.00 
Atlas Enterprise   Works – Comm. Center Renovations $20,618.47 
G. F. Munich Welding   Works – Comm. Center Renovations $2,575.00 
Louisville Winelectric   Works – Comm. Center Renovations $4,419.94 
Marrillia Design and Construction   Works – Comm. Center Renovations $157,755.15 
Ohio Valley Flooring   Works – Comm. Center Renovations $418.12 
Palumbo Lumber   Works – Comm. Center Renovations $14,335.28 
Richards Electric   Works – Comm. Center Renovations $3,813.03 
Schiller Hardware   Works – Comm. Center Renovations $12,126.63 
Superior Insealtors   Works – Comm. Center Renovations $20,550.00 
Willis Klein Commercial Sales   Works – Comm. Center Renovations $1,320.00 
Reimbursements and Payments    
Cobaugh, Tony   Police – Reimbursement for Tinting $200.00 
Estep Book, Carolyn   Police – Social Services Invoice $3,331.25 
Richardson, Mark   Police – CID Clothing Allowance $422.94 
Smith, Jonathan   Police – CID Clothing Allowance $205.19 
TOTAL   $2,697,309.13 

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