CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
March 8, 2016
The regular meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was called to order at 7:01 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 – absent
Councilman Pat Wissing – absent
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
Jack Ruf – St. Matthews Zoning Officer
OTHER ATTENDEES
Kelly Brothers – Eline Branch Library Manager
Jerry Schade – Resident
Tony Lindauer – Jefferson County PVA
Anne Lindauer – wife of Tony Lindauer
Frank Tonini – Resident
John Singler – Attorney with Hodge, Singler & Ritsert
Colleen Younger – Chief of Staff, Office Jefferson County PVA
Scott Hannah – Heritage Engineer for Baptist Health
Nick Pregliasco – Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts for Baptist Health
MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Nay to approve the minutes from the February 23, 2016 meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schade.
Upon vote: (5-0) the motion carried. Councilmen Flynn, Wissing and Monohan were 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 16-03 EMERGENCY ROOM EXPANSION FOSTER HAUNZ
BAPTIST HEALTH, 4000 KRESGE WAY
Scott Hannah began indicating Baptist Health is requesting a conditional use permit for a 9,278 square foot addition to the Emergency Room at 4000 Kresge Way. The change was approved by the Louisville Metro Board of Adjustments on February 21, 2016. The original plan was submitted and approved in 1966 and has been modified several times since. The purpose of this expansion is to better serve people in this area. Jack Ruf, St. Matthews Zoning Officer reported he saw no obvious issues with the application. Councilman Nay made a motion to accept Municipal Order 16-03. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bowling.
Upon Voice Vote: (5-0) the motion carried. Councilmen Wissing, Monohan, and Flynn were absent and unable to participate in the vote.
INTRODUCATION OF JOHN SINGLER MAYOR RICK TONINI
Mayor Tonini then introduced attorney John Singler of Hodge, Singler, and Ritsert. Two members of his law firm, himself and Carrie Ritsert, will be representing the City of St. Matthews following the retirement of Foster Haunz. Mr. Singler comes to this position with 20 years experience representing several other municipalities in the area.
2016 PROPERTY VALUATION ADMINISTRATION (PVA) RE-ASSESMENTS
TONY LINDAUER Property Valuation Administrator, Jefferson County
Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator Tony Lindauer informed those present that the homes in the City of St. Matthews as well as the adjoining area will be receiving a reassement this year of their property values. The last assessment was completed in 2007. Property values are ascertained by recent home sales. Homes in St. Matthews continue to sell quickly due to the popularity of the area and the charming architecture. Examples of characters that add value to any home are number of bath’s, updated kitchen, if a garage is present, basement, overall square footage of the home, style of house, and type of veneer, i.e, brick, siding etc. Home owners can appeal an assessment via the internet by going to www.jeffersonpvaky.gov. Pictures submitted are very helpful. Letters from the Office of the Jefferson County will be mailed to home owners in late April, 2016 notifying them of the reassesments.
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 $ 197,772.29. The motion was seconded by Councilman Weiter.
Upon Vote: (5-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmen Holland, Weiter, Schade, Bowling and Nay. No Votes: None. Councilmen Flynn, Monohan, and Wissing were absent and unable to participate in the vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
- Upon inquiry, Councilman Holland said he would obtain the criteria for turning on the big ball field lights. At this time it is unknown to anyone on the committee who with the St. Matthews Little League has keys and the authority to do so.
- Councilman Bowling relayed the St. Matthews Little League Parade is scheduled for Saturday, April 16th. Additionally, research is being conducted related to the cost of heroin overdose kits for all police cars. The expiration dates of the medicine is a factor in the decision making process. Lastly, interviews will begin next week for 3 full-time officer positions and 3 part-time officer positions.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Foster Haunz stated he has completed the first draft of the garbage contract. City Clerk Susan Clark will send to the councilmembers tomorrow for their review. The contract mirrors the contract currently in place. Mayor Tonini interjected that HB454 may have an impact on the garbage contract going forward. Mr. Haunz said the contract can be renegotiated after two years.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini said the architects are continuing their work on the possible library addition as well as the renovation to City Hall. Details will be forthcoming in the months ahead.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Bowling made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schade.
Upon vote: (5-0) the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Yes Vote: Councilmen Holland, Weiter, Schade, Bowling, and Nay. No Votes: None. Councilmen Monohan, Wissing, and Flynn were absent and unable to participate in the vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Clark – City Clerk
Mayor Richard Tonini
March 8, 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 | $530.75 | |
| Allied Ready Mix | Works – Concrete | $1,000.00 | |
| Ashland | Police – Vehicle Maintenance | $377.74 | |
| Baptist Health Medical | Works – DOT Physicals | $80.00 | |
| Beck PC | Admin. – Compuuter Issues | $287.50 | |
| Benovation | All – Health Insurance | $1,162.40 | |
| Bill Collins | Police – Vehicle Repair | $479.87 | |
| Bob Hook Chevrolet | Police – Vehicle Repair | $126.92 | |
| Bumper to Bumper | Works – Supplies | $86.99 | |
| Central Office Supply | Police – Office Supplies | $469.74 | |
| Channing Bete | Police – Updated CPR materials | $344.89 | |
| Charles Guelda & Sons Plumbing, Inc. | City Hall – Library Sink Drainage Issue | $400.00 | |
| Coco-Cola Bottling Company | City Hall – Drinks for Machine | $607.50 | |
| Currie Sound System | Comm. Center – Sound System | $1,207.00 | |
| Davis Electronics | Works – Radio Trunking Fee | $127.50 | |
| Earl B. Wise Mechanical Company | City Hall – Replace Coil on Motor | $288.92 | |
| Ernest Concrete | Works – Concrete | $518.88 | |
| Goodyear | Police – Vehicle Maintenance/Repair | $3,210.51 | |
| Hall Contracting | Works – Cold Patch | $76.80 | |
| Haunz, Foster | Admin. – Lien Filings | $685.44 | |
| Helm’s Seeding | Works – Fescue | $669.00 | |
| Home Depot | Works – Supplies | $57.09 | |
| J. Edinger and Son, Inc. | Works – Vehicle Repair | $1,032.00 | |
| Jefferson County Clerk’s Office | Police – Notary Renewal (Hight) | $123.00 | |
| JR Hoe & Sons | Works – Drainage Grates | $360.00 | |
| KEMI | All – Quarterly Workers Comp Invoice | $8,243.45 | |
| Kitchen Restylers | City Hall – Counter Top | $127.20 | |
| Leonard Brush & Chemical | Works – Cleaning Supplies | $1,027.27 | |
| Louisville Gas & Electric | Works – Lights | $32,572.86 | |
| Lowe’s | Works – Supplies | $882.11 | |
| Marlin Business Bank | Admin. – Copy Machine Rental | $153.04 | |
| MPC Promotions | Police – Uniforms | $40.00 | |
| Pep Boys | Works – Supplies | $94.94 | |
| PNC Bank | All – Supplies & Materials | $1,418.58 | |
| Print Tex | Police – Uniforms | $770.60 | |
| RCS Communications | Police – Dispatch Fee | $582.00 | |
| Redwing | Parks – Comm. Center Stream Restore | $4,681.76 | |
| Riverfarm Nursery | Works – 25 Zelkova Green Vase 2 “ | $4,275.00 | |
| Rumpke | Works – Refuse Collection | $89,115.35 | |
| Security Systems | Works/Police – Monitoring | $74.00 | |
| Sirchie Finger Print Laboratories | Police – Syringe Collection Tubes | $191.80 | |
| St. Matthews Hardware | Works – Supplies | $6.58 | |
| Sterling G. Thompson Company | Admin. – Quartlery Ins/Notary | $37,647.90 | |
| Suburban Towing | Police – Towing Charges | $225.00 | |
| Time Warner | Works/Police – Monitoring | $179.98 | |
| TransUnion | Police – Research Tool | $132.50 | |
| Treez | Works – Stump Removal | $100.00 | |
| Verizon | All – Cell Phones | $578.32 | |
| Welders Supply | Works – Compressed Air | $29.00 | |
| Willis Klein | Works – Materials | $43.96 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Tonini, Frank | Works – Reimbursement for Expenses | $268.65 | |
| TOTAL | ———- | ||
| $197,772.29 |
