CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
June 22, 2021
A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held both in-person and virtually on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at St. Matthews City Hall, 3940 Grandview Avenue. The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. The following people were present:
MAYOR
Richard J. Tonini
CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Bernie Bowling Councilmember Stuart Monohan
Councilmember Cathi Clark Councilmember Mary Jo Nay
Councilmember Frank Flynn Councilmember Amy Olson (Virtually)
Councilmember Tim Holland Councilmember Tony Weiter
OTHER OFFICIALS
Carrie Ritsert – St. Matthews City Attorney (Virtually)
Susan Clark – St. Matthews City Clerk
Kenan Stratman – St. Matthews Public Works Director
Barry Wilkerson – Chief of Police
Jim Birch – St. Matthews City Engineer (Virtually)
OTHER ATTENDEES
Gary Major – Resident (Virtually)
Sgt. George Jetter – STM Police Department (Virtually)
Elizabeth Cleary – Chamber of St. Matthews
Josh Suiter – Chamber of St. Matthews
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 June 8, 2021 council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Weiter.
Upon Voice Vote: (8-0) the motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilmember Nay to approve the minutes from the June 15, 2021 caucus meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Weiter.
Upon Voice Vote: (8-0) the motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Elizabeth Cleary and Josh Suiter gave a brief update on upcoming events. Details are being finalized for the “Movies at the Park” series to be held later this summer. Halloween in Brown Park is expected to be held in person at Brown Park in October. Initial plans for Light-Up St. Matthews have also begun.
PENDING BUSINESS
St. Matthews Public Works Director Kenan Stratman relayed the Division of Water has approved plans for the Trinity Hills Drainage Project. Sub-contractors will be secured for work performed. In the near future the road will be closed for approximately 2 weeks to all traffic except people who live on the street. Dates unknown at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 21-04 APPROVAL OF FISCAL CARRIE RITSERT, ATTORNEY
YEAR BUDGET 2021-2022 – 2nd Reading
Ms. Ritsert summarized Ordinance 21-04 regarding the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Projected revenue is $16,837,337 and anticipated expenses are $16,837,337.
Additionally, $866,500 has been allocated for improvements to roads and sidewalks with funds supplied by the Municipal Road Aid Fund. Councilmember Nay made a motion to accept this as 2nd reading and passage of Ordinance 21-04. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Monohan.
Upon Roll Vote: (8-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Clark, Holland, Weiter, Monohan, Bowling, Nay, Flynn, and Olson.
MUNICIPAL ORDER 21-07 APPROVAL OF HEALTH CARRIE RITSERT, ATTORNEY
INSURANCE CONTRACT
Approval of Municipal Order 21-07 accepts the recommendation of members of the Insurance Committee to contract with Roundstone to provide health insurance to eligible employees of the City of St. Matthews. Councilmember Nay made a motion to approve MO 21-07. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Clark and Weiter.
Discussion followed regarding the amount of reimbursement for employees eligible to opt-out of the health insurance program. Councilmember Bowling made a motion to raise the amount from $4,000 to $4,500. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Clark.
Upon Voice Vote: (4-2-2) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Clark, Holland, Bowling, and Olson. No Votes: Councilmembers Weiter and Nay. Abstained: Councilmembers Monohan and Flynn.
EXPENDITURES
Councilmember Bowling made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the total of $76,190.00. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (8-0) the motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
· Councilmember Weiter asked for confirmation that the council meeting will return to in-person only in July of 2021. Mayor Tonini affirmed the question.
· Councilmember Bowling mentioned the police department is exploring the advantages and possible disadvantages of contracting with Enterprise for fleet management. Vehicles could be replaced more frequently which is one of the advantages. The cost has not been defined at this time. Councilmember Nay inquired about the use of body cameras. Chief Wilkerson reminded those present body cameras are currently being utilized by police officers. Placement of the body camera’s is important because they have found that in some instances only the officer’s arm can be seen. Mayor Tonini reiterated the cost of the actual camera is reasonable compared to the expense of the video storage and redaction services.
· Councilmember Nay stated the services of Kathy Williams have been obtained for the formulation and writing of the newsletter beginning with the next edition. Plans are being made to refresh the website as well. Additionally, it was announced that the Trinity High School Baseball team won the State Championship recently.
· Councilmember Flynn relayed the Workers Comp section of the insurance policy has a high renewal premium. Avenues to address this are being explored.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Ms. Ritsert relayed property taxes have been received on a delinquent commercial property.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini discussed the following items:
· A request has been received from David Howser of the St. Matthews Fire Protection District inquiring about the availability of excess funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. This letter was sent to all 30 suburban cities within the geographical coverage district.
· Approximately 86 resumes have been received for the open position of IT Director for the City of St. Matthews. Officer Jetter will start the interviewing process next week.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmembers Weiter made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay.
Upon Voice Vote: (8-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Clark, City Clerk
Richard Tonini, Mayor
| “JUNE 22, 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: | |||
| A+ Paper Shredding | Admin. – Document Destruction | $20.00 | |
| AT&T | City Hall/Comm. Center – Phones | $1,013.60 | |
| Baptist Health Occupational Medicine | Police/Works – Testing/Physicals | $1,481.00 | |
| BMS, Inc. | All – Insurance Addendum | $350.25 | |
| Bob Hook Chevrolet | Police – Vehicle Repair | $1,095.74 | |
| Cintas | Works – Uniform Pieces | $907.62 | |
| Cross Jeep | Police – Vehicle Repair | $2,479.12 | |
| Dean Dorton | Admin. – Final Federal Audit Invoice | $2,500.00 | |
| Earth First | Works – Supplies and Materials | $136.00 | |
| HDR Engineering, Inc. | Works – Various Engineering Projects | $3,981.27 | |
| Marlin Business Bank | Admin. – Copy Machine Rental | $136.00 | |
| Mobile Forensic Solutions | Police – Investigative Services | $534.00 | |
| Oxmoor Ford | Police – Vehicle Repair | $156.90 | |
| Quadient | Admin. – Postage Machine Rental | $251.85 | |
| RCS Communications | Police – Vehicle Radio Improvements | $53,169.28 | |
| Rogers Group, Inc. | Works – Fill Dirt | $208.06 | |
| Security Pro’s, LLC | Works – Monitoring | $1,215.56 | |
| Security Systems | Works – Monitoring | $38.00 | |
| Site One | Works – Supplies and Materials | $156.88 | |
| Sparkle Brite III | Police – Vehicle Washes | $173.00 | |
| Spectrum | Works – Monitoring | $255.51 | |
| St. Matthews Ace Hardware | Works – Supplies and Materials | $314.98 | |
| St. Matthews Exterminating | Comm. Center – Pest Control | $88.00 | |
| Sterling Thompson Co. | Admin. – ABC Bond Renewal (Ruf) | $101.80 | |
| Tim Porco Photos | Police – Photo’s | $200.00 | |
| Tony’s Wrecker Service | Works/Police – Towing | $130.00 | |
| Treez | Works – Tree Removal/Trimming | $2,325.00 | |
| Verizon | All – Cell Phones & MDT Connectivity | $2,540.59 | |
| Voiance | Police – Interpretation Services | $11.25 | |
| Welders Supply | Works – Compressed Air | $38.67 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Bratcher, Joshua | Police – Reimburse for Supplies | $109.15 | |
| Cundiff, Billy | Police – Reimburse for Supplies | ||
| Frisby, Chris | Police – Reimburse for Supplies | $70.92 | |
| TOTAL | $76,190.00 | ||
