CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
March 22, 2016
The regular meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Richard Tonini. The meeting was held at St. Matthews City Hall, 3940 Grandview Avenue. The following people were present:
MAYOR
Richard J. Tonini
CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Martha Schade
Councilman Bernie Bowling
Councilman Mary Jo Nay
Councilman Stuart Monohan
Councilman Pat Wissing
Councilman Frank Flynn – absent
Councilman Tony Weiter
Councilman Tim Holland
OTHER OFFICIALS
Foster Haunz – St. Matthews City Attorney
Susan Clark – St. Matthews City Clerk/Treasurer
Carrie Ritsert – Attorney with Hodge, Singler, & Ritsert
OTHER ATTENDEES
Kelly Brothers – Eline Branch Library Manager
Jerry Schade – Resident
Daman “Mike” Small – Resident
Anne Richard – Land and Design for Norton Healthcare
Scott Watkins – Norton Healthcare
Riggs Lewis – Norton Healthcare
Emmett Ranser – Norton Healthcare
MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Nay to approve the minutes from the March 8, 2016 meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Monohan.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Councilman Flynn was absent and unable to participate in the vote.
A motion was made by Councilman Nay to approve the minutes from the special March 17, 2016 council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Monohan.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Councilman Flynn was absent and unable to participate in the vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one from the public chose to address the council at this time.
PENDING BUSINESS
There was no pending business to discuss at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
MUNICIPAL ORDER 16-04 RDDDP – 1001 BRECKENRIDGE LANE CARRIE RITSERT
NORTON HEALTHCARE
Attorney Carrie Ritsert started the meeting verbally summarizing Municipal Order 16-04. Plans submitted reveal this is a revised detailed district development plan (RDDDP) for the corner of Breckenridge Lane and Dutchman’s Lane. Jack Ruf, St. Matthews Zoning Officer, previously stated to Mayor Tonini he had no objections to the plans other than issues related to signage which will be handled separately. Riggs Lewis added Norton Healthcare has plans to purchase the property, building an attractive medical office space structure while addressing much needed drainage issues. This is a $60,000,000 investment creating 150 jobs to the local economy. The property currently is under 3 different zoning regulations. Norton Healthcare does plan on correcting this issue in the near future. Anne Richard, representative from Land and Design, relayed entrance locations may change slightly improving the present accessibility. Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) is asking for a combined sewer overflow which Norton Healthcare is accommodating. Mayor Tonini inquired if this is plan certain. Ms. Richard confirmed this is plan certain meaning any changes will be required to be approved by the members of the St. Matthews City Council. Councilman Bowling made a motion to approve Municipal Order 16-04. The motion was seconded by Councilman Monohan.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes: Councilmen: Holland, Weiter, Monohan, Schade, Bowling, Nay and Wissing. No Votes: None. Councilman Flynn was absent and unable to participate in the vote.
PROPOSED GARBAGE CONTRACT OVERVIEW FOSTER HAUNZ
St. Matthews City Attorney Foster Haunz reviewed the proposed garbage collection contract. Councilman Weiter suggested 3 changes which were included in the proposed contract before them. The changes are outlined as follows: Raise the liability insurance from $500,000 to $1,000,000, change the acceptable yard waste limbs from 4 feet to 6 feet, and then to itemize products that are considered recyclables. After much discussion, it was determined these suggested would be included in the proposed garbage contract. Mr. Haunz will handle the contract and the bid process including publication. The bid opening will be in the 3rd floor conference room when a date is determined.
EXPENDITURES
Councilman Bowling made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the total amount of $ 141,116.95. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nay.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmen Holland, Weiter, Monohan, Schade, Bowling, Nay and Wissing. No Votes: None. Councilman Flynn was absent and unable to participate in the vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
- Councilman Holland relayed he met with the St. Matthews Little League President Jeremy Pearson. The meeting revealed the big lights around the ball fields are only turned on for official practices and games.
- Councilman Monohan said the work at Community Center Park is almost complete. It should be concluding within the next 2 weeks. Tree planting is still come. He then inquired of Mayor Tonini about adding more light poles to the parking lot. Mayor Tonini will research this request and respond shortly.
- Councilman Schade asked Mayor Tonini if she could delay the painting and repairs for City Hall until which time there was a firm decision about the use of each room. Mayor Tonini agreed with Councilman Schade that her idea was the best plan of action.
- Councilman Bowling mentioned it is the intent of the police department to have 5 heroin overdose kits available for each of the 3 shifts. The kits must be climate controlled so it will entail officers remembering to bring them inside each day and take them back to the car at the beginning of their next shift. Councilman Monohan inquired about the delivery of the body camera’s which were supposed to have arrived in September of 2015. Councilman Bowling informed those present that the new time frame to receive shipment is May of 2016.
- Councilman Nay is pulling together articles for the May edition of the newsletter. Please let her know by early April of any articles that you would like to have included.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Foster Haunz stated he will send delinquent tax letters upon receipt of a list from the Clerk’s Office.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini said he received a letter from a resident who does not want to see a parking lot on the corner of Grandview and Macon Avenues. Additionally, the President of the Windsong Neighborhood Association is asking for No Parking signs in the first block after entering the neighborhood.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Monohan made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bowling.
Upon Voice vote: (7-0) the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m. Yes Vote: Councilmen Holland, Weiter, Monohan, Schade, Bowling, Nay, and Wissing. No Votes: None. Councilman Flynn was absent and unable to participate in the vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Clark – City Clerk
Mayor Richard Tonini
| March 22, 2016 | |||
| 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: | |||
| AT&T | Comm. Center/City Hall – Service | $708.63 | |
| Allied Ready Mix | Works – Concrete | $1,889.00 | |
| Anthem | All – Health Insurance | $71,387.02 | |
| B & K Printing | Police/Works – Letterhead/Bus. Cards | $443.02 | |
| Baptist Health Medical | Police – Vaccinations | $172.00 | |
| Bardenwerper, Talbot, & Roberts | Admin. – Legal Fees | $2,686.29 | |
| Benovation | All – Health Ins. Supplement | $1,162.40 | |
| Central Business Systems | Admin. – Postage Machine Stamp | $167.50 | |
| Chamber of St. Matthews | Admin. – Quartlery Distribution | $18,500.00 | |
| Charles Guelda & Sons Plumbing, Inc. | Comm. Center – Water Fountain Repair | $490.30 | |
| Delta Dental of Kentucky | All – Dental Insurance | $4,435.48 | |
| Earth First | Works – Mulch | $569.60 | |
| Galls | Police – New Officer Supplies | $890.00 | |
| Haunz, Foster | Admin. – Monthly Retainer | $3,000.00 | |
| J R Hoe & Sons | Works – Drainage Compenents | $179.00 | |
| J. Edinger and Son, Inc. | Works – Plow Light Part | $65.00 | |
| John Deere Landscaping | Works – Air Filters and Motor Oil | $430.98 | |
| LA Promotions | Police – Detective Polo Shirts | $55.00 | |
| Law Enforcement Targets, Inc. | Police – Targets for Range | $183.17 | |
| Louisville Water Company | Works – Water | $2,155.11 | |
| Miller Company | Admin./Police – Copy Machine Fee | $159.36 | |
| MPC Promotions | Police – Uniforms | $560.85 | |
| Murphy’s Camera | Police – Camera’s and Supplies | $801.84 | |
| Napa Auto Parts | Works – Supplies | $635.26 | |
| Natural Products | Works – Supplies | $100.00 | |
| NeoPost | Admin. – Postage Machine Fee | $219.00 | |
| Nugent Sand Company | Works – Supplies | $358.27 | |
| Otis Elevator | City Hall – Elevator Maintenance Contract | $6,670.70 | |
| Palfleet Truck Equipment | Works – Parts for Spreader & Truck | $289.00 | |
| PB Electronics | Police – Radio Repair | $80.00 | |
| Power Plan | Works – John Deere Supplies | $430.98 | |
| RCS Communications | Police – Radio Repairs | $67.00 | |
| Rex Davis Ashpalt Paving & Sealcoating | Works – Patching | $450.00 | |
| S & D Coffee | Police – Coffee/Supplies | $236.88 | |
| S & J Lighting | Works – Lighting Supplies | $356.74 | |
| Senior Care Experts | Admin. – Quarterly Distriubtion | $9,000.00 | |
| Shooter’s Supply | Police – Weapon Lights | $1,342.00 | |
| Site One Landscape Supply | Works – Weed & Feed | $601.11 | |
| St. Matthews Carwash | All – Vehicle Wash | $168.00 | |
| St. Matthews Exterminating | Comm. Center – Pest Control | $365.00 | |
| St.MAM’s | Admin. – Quarterly Distriubtion | $3,750.00 | |
| Staples | Admin. – Office Supplies | $102.69 | |
| Tactical Armor Group | Police – Point Blank Vest/Threat Plate | $729.99 | |
| Time Warner | City Hall – Internet Service | $153.95 | |
| Tony’s Wrecker Service | Police – Vehicle Towing | $250.00 | |
| Treez | Works – Stump Removal | $675.00 | |
| Verizon | Police – Computer Connection | $1,520.40 | |
| Visual Image Systems | Police – Decals for Police Cars | $151.76 | |
| Windstream Communications | City Hall – Phone Lines | $786.71 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| May, Jeff | Police – CID Clothing Items | $142.30 | |
| Meyer, Jeremy | Police – CID Clothing Items | $87.44 | |
| Tonini, Frank | Works – Reimbursement for Expenses | $305.22 | |
| ————– | |||
| TOTAL | $141,116.95 |
