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 | ||
