CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
June 9, 2026
A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held in-person on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. EST by Mayor Tonini. The following people were present:
MAYOR
Richard J. Tonini
CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Bernie Bowling Councilmember Tim Holland
Councilmember Sarah Landes Councilmember Mary Jo Nay
Councilmember Frank Flynn Councilmember Amy Olson
Councilmember Nathan Hernandez Councilmember Jackie Vanetti
OTHER OFFICIALS
John Singler – St. Matthews City Attorney
Judi Kassebaum – St. Matthews City Clerk
Maj. Eddie Jones – St. Matthews Police Department
Jack Ruf – St. Matthews Planning Officer
Sgt. George Jetter – St. Matthews Police Department
Officer Kevin Roy – St. Matthews Police Department
Officer Adam Huber – St. Matthews Police Department
Officer Dexter Pitts – St. Matthews Police Department
Officer Billy Cundiff – St. Matthews Police Department
OTHER ATTENDEES
Kate Leitner – Manger, Eline Library
Virginia Hart – CEO, Chamber, St. Matthews
Ray Barrows – Resident
Ted Bernstein – Land, Design, and Development
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was accomplished followed by the roll call of attendance. All councilmembers were present.
A motion was made by Councilmember Olson to approve the minutes of the June 9, 2026, council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay. Upon Voice Vote: (7-1-1) the motion carried. Councilmember Holland abstained.
PUBLIC MEETING COMMENTS
Kate Leitner, Manager of the Eline/St. Matthews Branch of the Library gave the following report:
· Stephen King Book Discussion Group: The Long Walk, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 6:00 pm–7:00 pm EST
· Afternoon Book Discussion: Big Gay Wedding by Byron Lane, Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 2:00 pm–3:00 pm EST
· D&D at the Library: Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 6:00 pm–7:30 pm EST
· St. Matthews Friends of the Library Book SaleFriday, June 12, 2026, from 1:00 pm–4:30 pm EST; Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 9:00 am–4:30 pm EST; Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 1:00 pm–4:00 pm EST
· Night Owls Book Discussion Group: Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café by Fanny Flag, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 6:30 pm–7:30 pm EST
· Movie Discussion Group: Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 2:00 pm–3:00 pm EST
· Family Movie Night: Vivo – Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 5:45 pm–7:30 pm EST
· Join us for Family Movie Night with a movie and a craft. This month, take the journey of a lifetime from Havana to Miami with Vivo and Gabriela in Vivo. Fuzzy blankets and pajamas are encouraged. Room opens @ 5:45 pm EST; movie starts @ 6:00 pm EST
· English Conversation Club Every Monday at 6:00 pm EST
· Computer Help by Appointment: Call 574-1771 to set up an appointment with a library staff member
· All Library Locations will be closed on Friday June 19 for Juneteenth
· Ambo Dance Theatre: A Universe of Stories: Dancing Your Favorite Books! Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 1:30 pm–2:30 pm EST
· Storytimes: Wednesdays 10:15 am EST Baby & 11:15 am EST Toddler; Thursdays 10:15 am EST Preschool & 11:15 am EST Family
· The Library’s Summer Reading Program has started: Wild About Reading!
Virginia Hart, CEO, Chamber, St. Matthews needs to know if anyone is interested in participating in the golf scramble on July 17. The Chamber is getting into the community more and is hosting appreciation days for the City departments, fire department, and council.
The Mayor reminded the council of the July 3 Freedom Fest to benefit the fire department benevolence fund and Foundation 31.
PENDING BUSINESS
There was no pending business.
NEW BUSINESS
Municipal Order 26-16 Approval of a revised detailed district development plan on property located at 141 Chenoweth Ln.
Mr. Singler summarized the municipal order. Mr. Bernstein showed the council a power point presentation of the site. A landscape waiver is being sought as the new patio is bigger than the original construction, and the 4-foot landscape buffer was missing on previous plans. The site wall also exceeds 4 feet in height. Required landscaping was placed in the right-of-way of Kennison Ave. The owners will maintain the right-of-way. The approved landscaping plan only shows trees, not bushes. The landscape plan should be amended and submitted downtown. The approved plan will be sent to Mr. Ruf.
Councilmember Nay made a motion to accept the amended municipal order. Councilmember Holland seconded the motion. By voice vote 8-0, the motion passed.
EXPENDITURES
Councilmember Bowling made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the amount of $323,873.71. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay. Upon Roll Call Vote: (8-0) the motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
· Councilmember Vanetti asked about the missing windows at Gilman’s Point on the Ridgeway side. Mr. Ruf has sent a message to have the broken or missing windows covered. The owner has 10 days to comply. If there is no compliance, written notification is sent with 10 more days allowed to comply. If there is still no compliance, a citation is issued with a fine.
· Councilmember Hernandez reminded the council of the caucus meeting on Tuesday to discuss the budget. He asked Mr. Ruf for a contact at St. Matthews Care Center. He then asked about the Walkability Meeting. Councilmember Vanetti reported 30-35 people attended. A list of potential projects is being compiled.
· Councilmember Nay announced Music in Brown Park is on the website. Facebook postings for Music in Brown Park and Freedom Fest will be posted. There is a 5k race on July 4th that will have streets closed in the morning. Reach Alerts will be sent for each event. Police Night Out is August 4. Newsletters will be delivered in the last week in July and will have information about the Police Night Out. The Clerk will investigate a banner for the Music in Brown Park.
· Councilmember Flynn would like the council to know immediately when the 90-day deadline starts to approve on a rezoning request.
MAYOR’S REPORT
There was no Mayor’s report.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Holland made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay. Upon Voice Vote: (8-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. EST.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard Tonini, Mayor
Judi Kassebaum, City Clerk
| June 9, 2026 | |||
| BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR DRAW WARRANTS on the City Treasury, | |||
| counter-signed by the City Clerk or Assistant City Clerk authorizing payment of the below listed invoices: | |||
| A+ Paper Shredding, Inc. | Admin. – Service Contract – Shredding | $70.78 | |
| Anderson’s Sales & Service | Works – Supplies & Materials | $72.39 | |
| AT&T Telephone | Works – Telephone | $1,023.84 | |
| Auto Zone, Inc. | Works/Police-Equip. Main. & Repairs/Supplies | $130.69 | |
| Batteries Plus Bulbs | Police – Supplies & Materials | $14.00 | |
| Central Business Systems | Admin. – Office Supplies | $248.86 | |
| Charter Communications | IT – Contracted Services | $220.00 | |
| Cross Chrysler Jeep | Police -Vehicle Maintenance/Mechanical | $643.30 | |
| DC Elevator | Works – Maintenance Agreement | $138.92 | |
| Delta Dental of Kentucky, inc. | All – Dental Insurance | $5,985.00 | |
| Derby Fire Services | Works – Equipment Repairs & Maintenance | $727.17 | |
| Earth First of Kentuckiana | Works – Supplies & Materials | $760.00 | |
| Enterprise Fleet Management | Police – Vehicle Leases | $13,810.94 | |
| Five Star Breaktime Solutions-Louisville | Admin. – Supplies & Materials | $216.96 | |
| Galls | Police -Uniforms/Equipment | $682.10 | |
| Great American Financial Services | Admin./Police- Contract Services – Copies | $238.04 | |
| Home Depot Credit Services | Works/Police – Supplies & Materials | $1,092.42 | |
| Integrity Auto Repairs, LLC | Works – Vehicle Main. & Repairs | $385.00 | |
| Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance | All-1st Install.7-1-26/6-30-27 Workers Comp. | $35,724.54 | |
| Leonard Brush & Chemical Co. | Admin./Works – Supplies & Materials | $1,558.12 | |
| Louisville Gas & Electric Co. | Works – Electric/Gas Services | $42,020.38 | |
| Louisville Gas and Electric Company | Police – Contract Services – Investigative | $293.03 | |
| Louisville Water Company | Works – Water Services | $860.01 | |
| Meineke Car Care Center | Police – Vehicle Main. – Mechanical | $5,187.13 | |
| Metropolitan Sewer District | Works – MS4 Services | $19,232.61 | |
| Miller Company | Police – Service Contract – Copies | $354.44 | |
| MPI Printing | Police-Printing-Reg. & Special Events | $1,173.00 | |
| National Association of Chiefs of Police | Police – Dues – B. Wilkerson | $110.00 | |
| Nixon Power Service Company | Works – Building Main. & Repairs | $653.00 | |
| Occupational Medicine Physicians | Police – Contract Services – Medical | $1,645.00 | |
| PNC Bank | All – Multiple | $752.17 | |
| Porta Kleen | Parks – Portalets | $1,030.00 | |
| Quality Inn | Police – Training/Travel | $1,248.00 | |
| Rumpke | Works – Garbage Contract | $140,782.40 | |
| ROCIC | Police – Dues | $500.00 | |
| Schiller | Admin./Parks – Repairs & Main. – Buildings | $990.00 | |
| Singler & Ritsert | Admin. – May, 2026 Attorney Fees | $4,722.00 | |
| Site One Landscape Supply | Works – Mulch & Plantings | $152.52 | |
| Sprigler Door Service, Inc. | Works – Repairs & Main. – Buildings | $632.00 | |
| St. Matthews Ace Hardware | Works – Supplies & Materials/Equip. Main. | $279.76 | |
| St. Matthews Fire Protection District | Police-Training/OT-4th Qtr. 25 & 1st Qtr. 26 | $3,575.41 | |
| Sterling Thompson Company, LLC | Admin. – ABC Administrator Bond | $101.80 | |
| Tires Plus Total Car Care | Police -Vehicle Main.- Mechanical/Routine | $4,279.86 | |
| Total Office Products & Service | Police – Office Supplies | $277.76 | |
| Trans Union Risk & Alternative | Police – Contract Services – Investigative | $202.65 | |
| U.S. Postal Service | Admin. – Annual Box Fee | $398.00 | |
| Valvoline | Police/Works -Vehicle Main.-Preventative | $1,283.46 | |
| Welders Supply Company | Works – Supplies & Materials | $14.18 | |
| Wex Bank | All – Gasoline | $25,842.41 | |
| MAPS | |||
| Flynn Brothers | Works – Street Repairs | $108.10 | |
| Small Batch Concrete, llc | Works – Street Repairs | $506.90 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Aden, Matthew | Police – Reim. Boots | $179.66 | |
| Allen, Billy | Police – Training/Travel – Per Diem Reim. | $130.00 | |
| Austin, Elizabeth | Admin. – Miscellaneous – May Services | $136.00 | |
| Cheser, Matt | Police – Training/Travel – Per Diem Reim. | $130.00 | |
| Corman, Kenneth | Police – Reimbursement Per Diem Expenses | $347.00 | |
| TOTAL | $323,873.71 | ||
