CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
March 26, 2024
A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held in-person on Tuesday, March 26, 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 – absent
Councilmember Nathan Hernandez Councilmember Amy Olson
Councilmember Tim Holland – absent Councilmember Jackie Vanetti
OTHER OFFICIALS
John Singler – St. Matthews City Attorney
Eddie Jones – Major, St. Matthews Police Department
Susan Clark – St. Matthews City Clerk
OTHER ATTENDEES
Pat Chapman – Resident
Gary Major – Resident
Kate Leitner – Manager, St. Matthews/Eline Library Branch
Kevin Roy – St. Matthews FOP
Billy Cundiff – St. Matthews FOP
Kenan Stratman – St. Matthews Public Works Director
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was accomplished followed by the roll call vote of attendance.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilmember Olson to approve the minutes from the March 12, 2024 council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Landes.
Upon Voice Vote: (5-0) 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 27 @ 2:00 p.m.
· Family Movie Night “Mulan”, March 28 @ 6:15 p.m.
· Class on Home Organizing, April 1 @ 2:00 p.m.
· English Conversation Club, April 1 @ 6:00 p.m.
· Class on Microsoft Excel 2, April 3 @ 2:00 p.m.
· Mind/Body Wellness, April 4 @ 6:00 p.m.
· Pint Size Solar Eclipse Party, April 6 @ 10:30 a.m.
· Mixed-Up Monday for Kids, April 8 @ 10:15 a.m.
· Microsoft Word 1, April 8 @ 2:00 p.m.
· Book Club discussion on “Daisey Darker”, April 9 @ 2:00 p.m.
St. Matthews Police Officer and FOP President Kevin Roy, assisted by Vice-President Billy Cundiff, asked the St. Matthews City Council to sponsor (2) port-a-johns at the first annual FOP Jeep Exhibit fundraiser to be held April 27, 2024. The location will be in the parking lot of 1001 Breckenridge Lane. At this time approximately 200 jeeps are expected to be showcased with a registration fee of $30. Councilmember Frank Flynn made a motion to accept this expense. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson.
Upon Voice Vote: (5-0) the motion carried.
PENDING BUSINESS
There was no pending business on the agenda to discuss.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION 24-01 APPLICATION FOR KY HOMELAND JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
SECURITY GRANT
Attorney Singler summarized Resolution 24-01 allowing the St. Matthews Police Department to apply for a Kentucky Homeland Security Grant. If approved, the grant funding would be applied towards the purchase of 50 portable radios costing $292,000. Major Jones explained the grant would also allow for the purchase of extra batteries. This grant is a highly competitive and previous applications have not received approval. Councilmember Flynn made a motion to accept and approve Resolution 24-01. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
Upon Voice Vote: (5-0) the motion carried.
MUNICIPAL ORDER 24-06 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
BROWN PARK CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
As previously discussed in a recent caucus meeting, Mr. Stratman explained the contract with Zeppa’s is up for possible renewal. The new 3-year contract allows for the City of St. Matthews two choices. Option 1: The present expense of providing Christmas lighting at Brown Park will remain the same but with a 20% increase in the amount lights. Additional lighting can be added at Brown Park or another location like St. Matthews City Hall. Option 2: This option is to keep the current number of lights and actually reduce the cost. After discussing the options, Councilmember Hernandez made a motion to increase the amount of Christmas lights, keeping the same billing of 2023 in the amount of approximately $92,000 (option 1). The motion was seconded by Councilmember Flynn.
Upon Voice Vote: (5-0) the motion carried.
EXPENDITURES
Councilmember Olson made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the total of $171,164.02. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (4-1) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Vanetti, Hernandez, Olson, and Landes. No Vote: Flynn who objected to funding of the Chamber of St. Matthews.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Councilmember Olson encouraged residents to nominate their fellow neighbors for the “Outstanding St. Matthews Neighbor Award”.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Mr. Singler relayed he had no additional comments.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini gave the following report:
1) Tad Long, Community Engagement Manager with the Kentucky League of Cities, is available to meet in a caucus meeting on April 6th. Several council members will be out of town due to it being Spring Break week in Jefferson County. Saturday, April 20th appears to be a better date for the next caucus meeting.
2) Mayor Tonini asked St. Matthews Public Works Director Kenan Stratman to give a status report on a couple of projects. Mr. Stratman interjected that the contractor finished a project related to draining on Massie Avenue. The Girard Drive drainage project should be completed within the next 2 weeks. The building contractor for Warwick Park improvements is in the process of obtaining materials and should be ready to implement plans shortly.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Flynn made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson.
Upon Voice Vote: (5-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Clark, City Clerk
Mayor Richard Tonini
| MARCH 26, 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: | |||
| AT&T | All – Telephone Service | $3,922.04 | |
| BMS, LLC | All – Insurance Addendum | $126.00 | |
| Charles Guelda & Sons Plumbing, Inc. | Works – Plumbing | $1,432.50 | |
| Cross Chrysler | Police – Vehicle Main. – Mechanical | $2,444.05 | |
| Dell Marketing LP | IT – Equipment Repairs | $485.00 | |
| Delta Dental of Kentucky, Inc. | All – Dental Insurance | $5,929.38 | |
| Enterprise Fleet Management | Police – Vehicles Lease | $13,810.94 | |
| Galls | Police – Uniforms | $514.86 | |
| Guardian Insurance Company | All -Long/Short/Life Insurance – 2 Mos. | $21,419.61 | |
| Integrity Auto Repairs, LLC | Works – Truck Parts/Repairs | $620.04 | |
| Jacob Domalewski | Works – Restoration Brown Cemetery | $2,500.00 | |
| Kiesler’s Police Supply, Inc. | Police – Training Ammo | $1,842.95 | |
| LG&E | Works – Lights | $38,980.04 | |
| Louisville Water Company | Works – Water | $930.79 | |
| Marillia Design & Construction | Works – Bal. C. Center Phase II | $23,604.00 | |
| Miller Company | Police – Copy Charges | $42.04 | |
| Nugent Sand Company | Works – Sand 524 Kentucky | $21.30 | |
| PB Electronics | Police – Certifying Radars | $405.00 | |
| Plumbers Supply Company | Works -Supplies & Materials | $577.13 | |
| RCS Communications | Police – Repairs & Maintenance | $719.77 | |
| Ron Webb | Works – Balance Due Springhouse Work | $1,750.00 | |
| Security Pros, LLC | Works – Monitoring | $1,215.46 | |
| Sparkle Brite Car Wash | Police – Vehicle Main. – Car Washes | $584.00 | |
| St. Matthews Area Ministries | Admin. – 3rd Quarter Program Support | $6,250.00 | |
| St. Matthews Area Chamber of Commerce | Admin. – 3rd Quarter Program Support | $12,500.00 | |
| Tires Plus Total Car Care | Police – Vehicle Main. – Routine | $1,147.16 | |
| Treez | Works – Removing Dead Trees | $3,200.00 | |
| Valvoline LLC | Police – Vehicle Main./Preventative | $35.98 | |
| Verizon Wireless | All – Telephone | $2,462.17 | |
| Wilson Equipment Co. | Works -Backhoe Repairs | $16,925.99 | |
| Yeswork | IT- Monthly Services | $1,000.00 | |
| Seized Funds | |||
| Cold Case Solutions & Resources | Police – Fed Ex Charges on Supplies | $78.15 | |
| Subsentio, LLC | Police -Training | $665.00 | |
| Southern Police Institute | Police – Class Registration Fee | $1,425.00 | |
| MAP Funds | |||
| Flynn Brothers | Works – Cold Patch | $151.80 | |
| Saf-Ti- Co | Works – Signs | $1,376.40 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Bray, Nicholas | Police – Reim. Training Expenses | $53.00 | |
| Boutzahn, Brent | Police – Reim. Training Expenses | $16.47 | |
| TOTAL | $171,164.02 | ||
