CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
May 10, 2016
The regular meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was called to order at 7:02 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
Councilman Tony Weiter
Councilman Tim Holland
OTHER OFFICIALS
Norm Mayer – St. Matthews Police Chief
Susan Clark – St. Matthews City Clerk/Treasurer
John Singler – St. Matthews City Attorney
Jack Ruf – St. Matthews Planning Officer
Kenan Stratman – St. Matthews Public Works Director
OTHER ATTENDEES
Kelly Brothers – Eline Branch Library Manager Brian Bennett for Beargrass Christian
Jerry Schade – Resident John Hills – Beargrass Christian
Donna Hood – Resident Alan Forsythe – Beargrass Christian
David Gray – CEO of Baptist Health Teresa Cassidy – Norbourne Estates
Clint Kaho – Baptist Health Wayne Cassidy – Norbourne Estates
Paul Windauer – Baptist Health Mike Prather – Fiber Optics
Ferdinand Meyer V – FMG Designs for Baptist Health Kim Cabrera – Harvey Brown Pres.
Bill Bardenwerper, Attorney for Baptist Health
MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Nay to approve the minutes from the April 26, 2016 meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schade.
Upon Voice Vote: (8-0) the motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Donna Hood, resident of Shenandoah Condominiums, brought three items to the council 1) Mosquitoes are naturally attracted to water and they are around a creek at the back of the condo’s. She requested that someone spray to keep the mosquito population down. Mayor Tonini explained St. Matthews does not have a spraying program but that Louisville Metro does. Someone from City Hall will call on your behalf and asked for the area to be sprayed. 2) A drainage pipe that runs under the Watterson Expressway appears to be in need of repair at the point where is comes above ground again in the right-of-way between the Watterson Expressway and the Shenandoah Condominium complex. Mayor Tonini asked St. Matthews Public Works Director Kenan Stratman to review the situation and make an assessment. This is likely a Kentucky State drainage issue. 3) Building 9 of the Shenandoah Condo complex is estimated to be about 25 feet from the Watterson Expressway. Ms. Hood then asked if a wall can be built to help protect residents in the case of a runaway semi. Councilman Bernie Bowling responded he will bring this to the attention of the KIPDA Transportation Committee. The members of this committee research and address transportation issues for this region for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Brian Bennett, John Hull, and Alan Forsythe came forward, introducing themselves to the council as all being members of Beargrass Christian Church. The church has been delighted at the success of the Farmer’s Market located on the church’s property. It recently was brought to their attention that all vendors are in need of a St. Matthews Business License. Mayor Tonini confirmed this is the case, the requirement is not new, and compliance is necessary to ensure all business owners are treated equally throughout the city. The license fee for the first year is only $25 and in subsequent years the fee lowers to $12.50 if renewed by April 30th and gross revenue is less than $30,000. The first year the math equals an expense of a $1 about week,
and with timely renewal, goes down to 50 cents a week in future years. Councilman Flynn inquired if vendors are required to pay a fee to Beargrass Christian in order to participate in that specific Farmer’s Market? The response was affirmative in order to cover the cost of the program coordinator and an additional insurance policy covering the church. St. Matthews City Attorney John Singler read the ordinance pertaining to this situation and farmers markets are not exempt from the business license. Vendors will be given a reasonable amount of time to apply for and receive the business license paperwork even though the Farmer’s Market opens Saturday, May 14th.
Teresa and Wayne Cassady, residents of Norbourne Estates, came forward expressing concern about the glowing lights from the new Harvey Brown Presbyterian Church sign on Browns Lane. Initially the lights were so bright that a glow was present in their living room across the street during nighttime hours. After they consulted with the church staff, the graphics were removed and the intensity of the lights was decreased. Mr. and Mrs. Cassady stated apprehension that other nearby organizations may implement their own similar signs. Jack Ruf relayed him and John Singler has a scheduled meeting to discuss possible changes to the sign ordinance. The current ordinance does not address the intensity or brightness of lights within the signs. Schools signs regulations are matriculated thru Commonwealth of Kentucky sign regulations and are exempt from local guidelines.
PENDING BUSINESS
There were no pending items to discuss at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 16-03 UNIFORM FRANCHISE AGREEMENT JOHN SINGER
1st Reading
Attorney John Singler summarized Ordinance 16-03 indicating the city was approached by a fiber optic company (Fiber Technologies Network) requesting permission to place fiber optic
telecommunication cabling and equipment in the right of way along Sherburn Lane and Browns Lane. The City’s ordinance approving the franchise “piggybacks” on the prior Metro Louisville
bid process and grant of a franchise to Fibertech. This joint bidding process is allowed by the
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement entered into by City of St. Matthews and Louisville Metro. Mike Prather, representing Fiber Optic, said some of the cable would be buried below ground but not all. The use of this equipment would be for mobile phones leased to a major carrier. Cabinet type boxes would be placed in a few locations and landscaping would be accomplished for aesthetic purposes. Councilman Weiter inquired if a franchise fee would be involved. John Singler responded this could be the case if a telecommunications suit currently in court is struck down affecting state law limiting the ability of cites to collect franchise fees. Councilman Nay made a motion to approve this ordinance and accept this as 1st reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bowling.
Upon Voice Vote: (8-0) the motion carried.
MUNICIPAL ORDER 16-11 ACCEPTANCE OF RUMPKE CONTRACT JOHN SINGLER
John Singler summarized Municipal Order 16-11 accepting the bid proposal submitted by Rumpke on April 19, 2016. The rates changed from $14.68 per household per month to $15.12 per household per month for an increase of approximately 3%. Councilman Nay made a motion to accept MO 16-11. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bowling.
Upon Voice Vote: (8-0) the motion carried.
PRESENTATION OF UPDATING BAPTIST HEALTH SIGNS BILL BARDENWERPER and
FERDINAND MEYER V
Bill Bardenwerper, Attorney for Baptist Health, started the discussion indicating the Baptist Health Campus on Kresge Way encompasses 50.13 acres. Of this, 37.13 acres is located on the hospital (south) side of the road. The doctor’s office portion including the cancer center is 13 acres on the north side of Kresge Way. Navigating the campus can be complicated. Because of the circumstances pertaining to the development of the campus, Baptist Health operates under a Special Use Permit as related to zoning laws. An implication of the Special Use Permit is the regulation of signs as well as other specifics must be approved by the members of the St.
Matthews City Council, hence the purpose of this presentation today. Mr. Kaho introduced himself and then introduced Ferdinand Meyer V, President of FMG Design, and a way-finding expert. After studying the Baptist Health campus, Mr. Meyer recommends increasing the
the number of signs to 59 and raising the height of other signs for ease of determining direction while possibly experiencing fear, anxiety and stress sometimes associated with hospital visits. He further suggested an attempt should be made thru signage to draw attention to the hospital’s multi -level garage in order to relieve congested parking in front of the hospital. St. Matthews Zoning Officer Jack Ruf interjected he felt it was not necessary to use the Baptist Health brand on every single sign because the campus is contained, unlike hospitals in downtown areas for example. This sentiment was shared with Councilman Mary Jo Nay. Banners are not allowed per the current sign regulations. Mr. Meyer responded the banners proposed would not include the logo and would have inspirational messages such as Hope, Joy, etc. Councilman Flynn said it has been his experience that signs in locations a person is not familiar with are very helpful and he was supportive of the increased number of signs included in the proposal. The sentiment was shared by Councilman Bowling. Mayor Tonini interjected the height of the signs are another issue associated with the change in signs.
No vote was taken on this presentation but it was determined this issue would appear on the May 24, 2016 St. Matthews City Council meeting agenda for a determination.
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 $ 262,712.02. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nay.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (8-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmen Holland, Weiter, Schade, Monohan, Bowling, Nay, Wissing and Flynn. No Votes: None.
Councilman Wissing excused himself from the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
- Councilman Bowling relayed 5 new officers have been hired with 2 more coming on board within a couple of weeks. Interviews for the sergeants’ positions will be held on
Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Nar Can kits have been ordered for every police car for every shift.
- Councilman Nay said the St. Matthews staff person responsible for sending Reach Alert alerts will receive further training to ensure messages contain the correct number of digits allowed.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
John Singler is working with Jack Ruf on possible changes and updates to ordinances.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini sought to confirm how the council members wanted to direct the matching contribution of $130,000 to be utilized for the track at Waggener High School. For accountability reasons, the council members affirmed they preferred the city pay the vendor directly. John Singler will work with the JCPS attorney to develop a partnership agreement.
Mayor Tonini then informed the council members that due to the increase of property valuations in St. Matthews, the assessments have crossed over the $2,000,000,000 mark. This dollar amount does not include subtractions from the appeals process. Numbers will need to be analyzed regarding the property tax amount to be included in the 2016-2017 budget in order to stay within the 4% variance amount topped by state law.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Monohan made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Flynn.
Upon Voice vote: (7-0) the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m. Councilman Wissing was absent and unable to participate in the vote.
Respectfully submitted,
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Susan Clark – City Clerk
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Mayor Richard Tonini
| May 10, 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 | $255.87 | |
| Ashland | Works/Police – Vehicle Maintenance | $439.04 | |
| ATCO International | Works – Supplies | $282.00 | |
| B & K Printing | Police – Parking Citation Books | $421.43 | |
| Baptist East Occupational Medicine | Police – Officer Physicals | $2,068.00 | |
| Bardenwerper, Talbott, and Roberts | Admin. – Legal Fees | $870.00 | |
| Beck PC | Police – Computer Work | $3,920.00 | |
| Bill Collins Ford | Police – Turnsignal Repair | $40.41 | |
| Bob Hook Chevrolet | Police – Vehicle Repair | $112.94 | |
| Central Office Supply | Police – Office Supplies | $1,443.38 | |
| Charles Guelda & Sons | City Hall – Unstopped Sewer Line | $240.00 | |
| Clark & Riggs | Admin. – Printing of Newsletter | $1,889.00 | |
| Computer Projects of IL, Inc. | Police – Open Fox License | $171.60 | |
| Crown Trophy | Police – Retirement Placque | $85.00 | |
| Davis Electronics | Works – Trunking System | $127.50 | |
| Delta Dental | All – Dental Insurance | $4,308.24 | |
| Earl B. Wise Mechanical | Works – Repair on Pump in Gym | $392.50 | |
| Fleetone | All – Fuel for Vehicles | $8,635.46 | |
| Galls | Police – Name Badges | $73.56 | |
| Goodyear | Police – Vehicle Repair | $572.71 | |
| Guardian Insurance Company | All – Life Insurance | $6,539.36 | |
| Hodge, Singler, & Ritsert | Admin. – Legal Work | $4,358.70 | |
| Home Depot | Works – Supplies | $82.08 | |
| J R Hoe & Sons | Works – Sealent | $136.00 | |
| Joe Asher, Inc. | Comm. Park – Stream Restoration | $78,410.00 | |
| John Deere | Works – Air Filters, Oil, Turbo Repair | $3,608.47 | |
| Leads On-Line | Police – Investigative Tool | $2,848.00 | |
| Leonard Brush & Chemical | Works – Cleaning Supplies | $722.39 | |
| Lewis Feed & Seed | Works – Fescue | $586.62 | |
| LG&E | Works – Gas and Electric | $29,422.77 | |
| Louisville Tractor | Works – Supplies | $218.58 | |
| Lowe’s | Works – Supplies | $394.01 | |
| Marlin Business Systems | Admin. – Copy Machine Rental | $153.04 | |
| Moreno Express | Admin. – Newsletter Processing | $1,957.82 | |
| Pep Boys | Works – Brake Caliper | $51.29 | |
| Plumbers Supply | Works – Supplies | $100.86 | |
| PNC Bank | All – Supplies and Materials | $1,116.04 | |
| Prewitt, Jeff | Police – Sergents’s Exam Etc. | $9,000.00 | |
| RCS Communications | Police – Service Plan | $291.00 | |
| Redwing Ecological Services | Parks – Stream Restoration Report | $724.38 | |
| Rumpke | Works – Refuse Collection | $89,165.83 | |
| Second Chance Team Kentucky | Admin. – Community Support | $1,000.00 | |
| St. Matthews Exterminating | Comm. Center – Pest Control | $85.00 | |
| St. Matthews Feed & Seed | Works – Sod | $65.00 | |
| St. Matthews Hardware | Works – Supplies | $40.96 | |
| Suburban Septic | Parks – Port-A-John Rental | $960.00 | |
| Suburban Towing | Police – Towing Charges | $75.00 | |
| The Courier-Journal | Admin. – Garbage Bid Legal Ad | $639.48 | |
| Time Warner Cable | Police/Works – Monitoring | $179.98 | |
| Tooltopia | Police – (4) Big Wedge Kits Bags | $79.28 | |
| Trans Union | Police – Investigative Tool | $114.50 | |
| Treez | Works – Stump Removal | $900.00 | |
| Verizon | All – Cell Phone Use | $966.45 | |
| Willlis Klein | Police – Keys Made | $53.61 | |
| Windstream | City Hall – Telephones | $797.59 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| May, Jeffrey | Police – Part of Clothing Allowance | $78.00 | |
| Tonini, Frank | Works – Reimbursement for Expenses | $441.29 | |
| TOTAL | ——————– | ||
| $262,712.02 | |||
