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CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
May 11, 2021

A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held both in-person and virtually on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at St. Matthews City Hall, 3940 Grandview Avenue. A moment of silence was given in memory of Sean Arms, St. Matthews IT Director, who passed on April 28, 2021. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. The following people were present:

MAYOR
Richard J. Tonini

CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Bernie Bowling                                           Councilmember Stuart Monohan
Councilmember Cathi Clark                                                 Councilmember Mary Jo Nay
Councilmember Frank Flynn                                                Councilmember Amy Olson
Councilmember Tim Holland (Virtually)                               Councilmember Tony Weiter

OTHER OFFICIALS
John Singler – St. Matthews City Attorney
Susan Clark – St. Matthews City Clerk
Kenan Stratman – St. Matthews Public Works Director
Barry Wilkerson – Chief of Police
George Jetter – St. Matthews Police Department
Jim Birch – St. Matthews City Engineer (Virtually)

OTHER ATTENDEES
Gary Major – Resident (Virtually)
Patrick Chapman – Resident (Virtually)
Elizabeth Cleary – Chamber of St. Matthews (Virtually)
Josh Suiter – Chamber of St. Matthews
Kate Leitner – St. Matthews Library

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 April 27, 2021 council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember OIson.

Upon Voice Vote: (8-0) the motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Kate Leitner, Manager of the St. Matthews/Eline Branch of the Louisville Free Public Library, gave an overview of upcoming events at the local library. A full listing can be on the Louisville Free Public Library website.

PENDING BUSINESS

Mayor Tonini and Kenan Stratman, Public Works Director for the City of St. Matthews, gave a brief overview of the Trinity Hills Drainage Project. Gas lines have been disconnected. Design plans are expected from the Louisville Water Company any day. The report on the creek study should be received soon. Permitting takes months to complete which will be the next step after the designs are accepted.

NEW BUSINESS

MUNICIPAL ORDER 21-04          APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR         JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
                                                COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATION

Mr. Singler summarized MO 21-04 regarding the renovation of the St. Matthews Community Center. This municipal order is limited to the exterior of the building. The bids were opened Thursday, May 6, 2021 and the Marilla Company was the lowest bidder. Studio Kramer, the architectural company who created the redesign, believes the Marilla Company is credible and can handle the work. Mayor Tonini interjected bids for interior work will be sent in September with work to begin in December of 2021. Councilmember Flynn inquired if concerns about utilizing geothermal have been addressed. Kenan Stratman said problems with the geothermal system at City Hall have been addressed and it was more about finding the correct balance than an issue with the system. Councilmember Weiter inquired if it would be prudent to demolish the building and start over than to renovate. Mr. Stratman relayed it is more cost efficient to renovate than rebuild. Mayor Tonini believes the building after the renovation will be a source of pride for the city. Councilmember Nay made a motion to accept MO 21-04. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Clark.

Upon voice Vote: (8-0) the motion carried.

EXPENDITURES

Councilmember Bowling made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the total of $197,700.90. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay.

Upon Roll Call Vote: (8-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Bowling, Clark, Flynn, Holland, Monohan, Nay, Olson, and Weiter.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

· Councilmember Monohan said he would like to have a Parks Committee Meeting on Wednesday, May 19th at 11:00 a.m. in the council chambers.
· Councilmember Bowling asked for budget requests for the 2021-2022 FY to be turned into him soon.
· Councilmember Nay relayed the newsletter has information about PVA reassessments.
· Councilmember mentioned the Insurance Committee is planning to recommend the city move to a self-insured health plan to save money. City employees would be moving from Anthem Insurance to Cigna Insurance. The benefits are the same. Councilmember Weiter inquired if the city were under contract with Anthem which would preclude the city from moving to Cigna by July 1, 2021. Councilmember Flynn said there is no contractual obligation to Anthem. Also, moving health insurance renewals to match the city’s fiscal year is immensely helpful with budgeting.

CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT

Mr. Singler continues to work on compliance issues with Home Depot.

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Tonini discussed the following items:

· With Mayor Tonini’s approval, Mall St. Matthews has agreed to store a plethora of trucks belonging to the Ford Motor Company due to a current computer chip shortage accelerated by pandemic-driven disruptions in the supply chain across the United States.
· A contract has been executed for a new elevator at City Hall. The city should receive a design within the next 2 weeks.
· Calvin Barto, husband of Susan Barto, former Mayor of Lyndon, and current councilmember, passed away.
· Eight bronze plaques are in the process of being made.
· The concession stand and outbuildings used mostly by the St. Matthews Little League will be painted over the summer.
· An upgrade to the drainage systems at Sears Avenue and Oeschli Avenue is progressing.
· Friday, May 14th, 2021 will be name Rob Hammond Day in the City of St. Matthews. Mr. Hammond is a social studies teacher at Waggener High School and is battling cancer.
· Josh Suiter, Membership Director of the Chamber of St. Matthews announced the Inspire series will be held live June 1st at the U of L Shelby campus. Ace Hardware will have a grand opening celebration on June 26th. Plans are being made to host a 6-series movie night at a local park in St. Matthews for this summer. Details are in the process of being finalized.

ADJOURNMENT

Councilmembers Bowling and Weiter made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay.

Upon Voice Vote: (8-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Clark, City Clerk
Richard Tonini, Mayor

MAY 11, 2021      
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:
Anderson’s Sale & Service   Works – Mowing Supplies $55.19 
AT&T   City Hall/Comm. Center – Phones $2,496.84 
Baumann Paper Company   Works – Can Liners $1,095.65 
Best One Kentuckiana Tires   Works – Tires $787.32 
CDW-Government   IT – Computer Maintenance $650.78 
Charles Guelda & Sons Plumbing   Works – Draut Park Valve Testing $135.00 
Covanta   Police – Supplies and Materials $316.13 
Dean Dorton   Admin. – Federal Single Audit Fee $2,500.00 
Earth First   Works – Mulch $546.00 
Galls   Police – Uniform Components $5.10 
Goodyear Auto Service   Police – Vehicle Repairs $2,409.80 
Home Depot   Works – Supplies and Materials $343.92 
Interstate All Battery Center   Police – Batteries $42.40 
KEMI   All – Worker’s Compensation Invoice $32,188.52 
Leonard Brush & Chemical   Works – Supplies and Materials $1,818.41 
LG&E   Works – Electric $30,541.16 
Louisville Water Company   Works – Water $262.60 
Lowe’s   Works – Supplies and Materials $686.01 
Marlin Business Bank   Admin. – Copy Machine Rental $136.00 
Miller Company   Admin/Police – Copy Machine Charge $370.07 
Mobile Forensic Solutions   Police – Investigative Tool $214.00 
Morena Express   Admin. – Newsletter Processing $2,033.78 
Murphy’s Camera   Police – Supplies and Materials $340.94 
Napa Auto Parts   Works – Supplies and Materials $772.66 
Plumbers Supply   Comm. Park – Part $33.34 
PNC Bank   All – Supplies and Materials $687.95 
Premier Fleet Graphics   Police – Graphics for New Police Cars $1,603.08 
RCS Communications   Police – Radio Repair $291.00 
Rumpke   Works – Garbage Collection $92,788.88 
Security Systems   Works – Monitoring $38.00 
Singler & Ritsert   Admin. – City Attorney Fees $2,950.50 
St. Matthews Exterminating   Comm. Center – Pest Control $88.00 
Stephens & Lawson, PSC   Admin. – Consulting Fee $1,150.00 
Total Office Products   Police – Office Supplies $43.99 
Trans Union   Police – Investigative Tool $146.00 
Valvoline   Police – Vehicle Maintenance $418.99 
Voiance   Police – Interpretation Services $8.25 
Welders Supply Company   Works – Compressed Air $37.55 
Wex Bank (Thornton’s)   All – Fuel $15,688.69 
Willis Guard   Works – Supplies and Materials $18.75 
Reimbursements and Payments    
Jost, Beth   Admin. – Newsletter Author $700.00 
Smith, Jonathan   Police – CID Clothing Allowance $259.65 
TOTAL   $197,700.90 
 

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