CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2024
A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held in-person on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Tonini. The following people were present:
MAYOR
Richard J. Tonini
CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Bernie Bowling – absent Councilmember Sarah Landes
Councilmember Frank Flynn Councilmember Mary Jo Nay
Councilmember Nathan Hernandez Councilmember Amy Olson
Councilmember Tim Holland Councilmember Jackie Vanetti
OTHER OFFICIALS
John Singler – St. Matthews City Attorney
Barry Wilkerson – Chief, St. Matthews Police Department
Susan Clark – St. Matthews City Clerk
OTHER ATTENDEES
Cathi Clark – Resident
Pat Chapman – Resident
Sybil Bogardus – Resident
Kate Leitner – Manager, St. Matthews/Eline Library Branch
Unidentified Woman
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 February 27, 2024 council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) 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.
· Class on Microsoft Word, March 13 @ 2:00 p.m.
· Stephen King book discussion, March 13 @ 6:00 p.m.
· Afternoon book discussion “Jane Eyre”, March 14 @ 2:30 p.m.
· Community Concert Series: Blakeley Burger Quartet “Traditional Music of Kentucky Woman”, March 14 @ 6:00 p.m.
· Friends of the Library Sale, March 15, 16, 17
· Home Cleaning and Organizing, March 18 @ 2:00 p.m.
· Movie discussion “The Thin Red Line” on March 19 @ 2:00 p.m.
· Night Owls Book Discussion, “The Invention of Wings” on March 19 @ 6:30 p.m.
· Microsoft Word class, March 20 @ 2:00 p.m.
· English Conversation Club, every Monday @ 6:00 p.m.
· For Kids: National Let’s Laugh Day, March 19 @ 3:00 p.m.
· ACT Practice Test: Bring two, #2 pencils, March 23 @ 10:30 a.m.
PENDING BUSINESS
There was no pending business on the agenda to discuss.
NEW BUSINESS
MICHELLE BLACK WHITE – BRIGHTSIDE FOUNDATION
The speaker was not present. Mayor Tonini moved to the next order of business.
MUNICIPAL ORDER 24-04 RE-APPOINTMENT OF JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
RAYMOND BROWN AS MEMBER OF THE
ST. MATTHEWS ETHICS BOARD
Mr. Singler read MO 24-04 re-appointing Raymond Brown as a member of the St. Matthews Ethics Board. Councilmember Nay made a motion to accept MO 24-04. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Holland.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
MUNICIPAL ORDER 24-05 RE-APPOINTMENT OF JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
KEVIN GARVEY AS MEMBER OF THE
ST. MATTHEWS ETHICS BOARD
Mr. Singler read MO 24-05 re-appointing Kevin Garvey as a member of the St. Matthews Ethics Board. Councilmember Olson made a motion to accept MO 24-05. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Flynn and Nay.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
EXPENDITURES
Councilmember Nay made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the total of $212,620.45. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Flynn.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Vanetti, Hernandez, Olson, Holland, Nay, Flynn, and Landes. No Vote: None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Councilmember Olson encouraged residents to nominate their fellow neighbors for the “Outstanding St. Matthews Neighbor Award”. The winner is then highlighted each month. Nominations can be submitted through the city’s website or by emailing Councilmember Olson directly.
• Councilmember Holland relayed a person has been selected to be the events associate/custodian for The Arterburn. The position was advertised and over 100 applications were received. Seven people were selected to be interviewed. Of those seven, five did not make an appearance at their selected interview time. However, of the two remaining candidates, an enthusiastic candidate was selected and has begun duties as assigned.
• Councilmember Nay reminded those present the deadline to submit information for the next newsletter is March 12th. Additionally, the Chamber of St. Matthews is sponsoring an electronics recycling event to be held Friday, March 22 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. in the parking area of Community Park, in front of The Arterburn.
• Councilmember Landes inquired of the status of the formulation of the proposed strategic plan. Mayor Tonini mentioned it will be an agenda item for the March 19 Caucus meeting.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Mr. Singler relayed he had no additional comments.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini gave the following report:
1) The city will begin accepting credit card payments in the near future. Processes are being developed at this time.
2) The city is piggy-backing on the Louisville Metro paving contract and Hall Paving will soon be paving Springhill Road, Alton Road, 3800 block of Leland, Brownlee, Hillsboro, Plymouth and Meridian Avenue.
3) Masonry work will begin soon in repairing the James Brown cemetery, located in Brown Park. Both the brick wall and headstones will be addressed.
4) The Spring House @ Jamestown will soon have a new roof and new protective fencing. Councilmember Olson suggested pictures of the finished product are placed on Facebook to educate the public about this historic property.
5) The city will recognize “Donate for Life”, a group that supports organ and tissue donations, by lighting up St. Matthews City Hall on April 12, 2024 in their program colors.
6) Further discussion will need to take place regarding adding cameras for security at The Arterburn as well as the Public Works Shop and Community Park restrooms.
7) The vehicle the mayor drives is having transmission issues. The cost to repair is $7,800. It may be time to purchase another vehicle.
8) The Commonwealth’s Attorney for Jefferson County, Gerina Whethers, is hosting a public meeting along with Louisville Metro Councilwoman Paula McCraney on public safety. The meeting is being held at The Arterburn on Wednesday, March 20th. Mayor Tonini and Chief Barry Wilkerson will also attend and participate in the event.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Holland made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Flynn and Landes.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Clark, City Clerk
Mayor Richard Tonini
| MARCH 12, 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: | |||
| A+ Paper Shredding | Police – Paper Shredding | $86.00 | |
| Andersons’ Sales & Service | Works – Mower Parts | $245.36 | |
| AT&T | All – Telephone Service | $3,507.94 | |
| Awards Center | Police – Service Awards | $44.00 | |
| CDW-Government | IT – Licensing | $5,502.20 | |
| Charles Guelda & Sons Plumbing, Inc. | Works – Service Call/Repairs | $729.23 | |
| Charter Communications | Works – Monitoring | $161.55 | |
| Cintas | Works – Supplies & Materials | $856.80 | |
| Coca Cola Bottling Co., Consolidated | Admin. – Drinks for Machine | $299.89 | |
| Cross Chrysler Jeep | Police – Routine Vehicle Maintenance | $31.50 | |
| Dining With Gabor & More | Police – Special Events – Banquet | $10,694.00 | |
| First Financial Bank | All – Multiple | $6,363.14 | |
| Galls | Police – Uniforms | $174.13 | |
| Goodyear Auto Service | Police – Vehicle Routine Maintenance | $134.09 | |
| Great American Financial Services | Admin./Police – Copy Machine Contract | $238.04 | |
| Home Depot Credit Services | Works – Supplies & Materials | $1,204.08 | |
| Integrity Auto Repairs, LLC | Works – Equipment Repairs | $200.00 | |
| Interstate All Battery Center | Police – Supplies & Materials | $151.40 | |
| KEMI | All – Worker’s Comp. Installment | $17,516.77 | |
| Kentucky Derby Festival, Inc. | Admin. – Program Support | $8,200.00 | |
| Kentucky League of Cities Ins. Services | Admin. – Adding Chevy Bolt | $532.70 | |
| LG&E | Works – Electric/Gas | $113.03 | |
| Louisville Water Company | Works – Water | $1,748.16 | |
| Lowe’s | Works – Supplies & Materials | $369.80 | |
| Meineke Car Care Center | Police – Vehicle Maintenance/Routine | $253.21 | |
| Miller Company | Police – Service Contract – Copies | $214.51 | |
| MST Awards | Admin. – Name Plates | $22.00 | |
| Napa Auto Parts | Works – Supplies & Materials/Equip. Repairs | $285.05 | |
| Nfocus Images | Police – Special Events – Banquet | $285.00 | |
| Oxmoor Hyundai | Police – Vehicle Mechanical Repairs | $331.37 | |
| PNC Bank | All – Multiple | $4,440.54 | |
| Quadient, Inc. | Admin. Service Contract | $225.04 | |
| RCS Communications | IT – Dispatch Maintenance | $291.00 | |
| Ron Webb | Works – 1/2 Draw on Springhouse Work | $1,750.00 | |
| Rumpke | Works – Garbage Services/Portalets | $131,138.08 | |
| Saf-T-Co | Works – Decals for Vehicles | $180.10 | |
| Security Systems, Inc. | Works – Monitoring | $38.00 | |
| Singler & Ritsert | Admin. – City Attorney | $2,670.00 | |
| Southern Tire Service, Inc. | Works – Supplies & Materials | $559.86 | |
| St. Matthews Ace Hardware | Works – Supplies & Materials | $429.27 | |
| Stephens Lawson PSC | Admin. – Professional Fees | $265.76 | |
| Sterling G. Thompson | Admin./Police – Bonds | $1,577.90 | |
| The Mower Shop | Police – Generator – Police Training | $999.99 | |
| Tires Plus Total Car Care | Police – Vehicle Routine Maintenance | $432.56 | |
| Tony’s Wrecker Service | Police – Towing | $295.00 | |
| Total Office Products & Service | Police – Office Supplies | $83.46 | |
| Trans Union | Police – Contract Services – Investigative | $331.30 | |
| Valvoline | Police/Works – Vehicle Maintenance | $483.96 | |
| Verizon Wireless | Police – Telephone Service | $3,311.88 | |
| Voiance | Police – Contract Services – Investigative | $42.75 | |
| Welders Supply Company | Works – Supplies & Materials | $30.92 | |
| Yesworx | IT – Software/Hosting/Support | $1,000.00 | |
| Forfeiture Account | |||
| Cold Case Solutions & Resources | Police – Supplies & Materials | $928.15 | |
| MAPS | |||
| Flynn Brothers | Works – Cold Patch | $170.50 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Austin, Elizabeth | Admin. – Contract Services | $202.50 | |
| Beadle, Julie | Police – Reim. Uniform Alterations | $246.98 | |
| TOTAL | $212,620.45 | ||
