CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
May 24, 2022
A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held in-person on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Richard Tonini. 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 – absent Councilmember Tony Weiter
OTHER OFFICIALS
John Singler – St. Matthews City Attorney
Barry Wilkerson – Chief- St. Matthews Police Department
Susan Clark – St. Matthews City Clerk/Treasurer
Kenan Stratman – St. Matthews Public Works Director
OTHER ATTENDEES
Gary Major – Resident
Pat Chapman – Resident
Sarah Landes – Resident
Elizabeth Cleary – Chamber of St. Matthews
Josh Suiter – Chamber of St. Matthews
Shelby Hurst – Chamber of St. Matthews
Chapin Collins – Sterling Thompson Insurance
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was accomplished followed by the roll call vote of attendance.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilmember Monohan to approve the minutes from the May 10, 2022 council meeting. Councilmember Olson seconded the motion.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
PUBLIC MEETING COMMENTS
Josh Suiter, CEO of the Chamber of St. Matthews, introduced Mr. Shelby Hurst, the new Membership and Marketing Coordinator for the Chamber. Mr. Hurst is originally from Flemingsburg, KY, and a recent graduate of the University of Kentucky. He will specialize in membership development and social media communications.
PENDING BUSINESS
There was no pending business to discuss.
NEW BUSINESS
MUNICIPAL ORDER 22-12 APPROVAL OF HEALTH INSURANCE JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
CONTRACT FOR FY 2022-2023
Councilmember Frank Flynn introduced Chapin Collins, Account Manager and Insurance Broker for Sterling Thompson Insurance Company. Mr. Collins summarized of the health insurance plan proposed for eligible employees. The city moved to a self-insured plan this past fiscal year to control costs. The proposed plan would be a continuation of the plan with about a 15% increase of expected costs. A traditional plan would have had an increase of about 40% so this is more cost efficient. The Flexible Savings Account (FSA) would move from Auxiant back to Benefit Marketing Solutions, LLC (BMS). The FSA was not seamless for users, and it was recommended the city move the FSA back to BMS. Councilmember Weiter made a motion to accept the proposed health insurance contract as outlined in MO 22-12. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
EXECUTIVE ORDER 22-01 RESCIND PREVIOUS EXECUTIVE RICHARD TONINI, MAYOR
ORDERS RELATED TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Attorney Singler relayed that due to the formulation of additional tools to address the pandemic that are now in place and the lessening of the severity of the virus, it was recommended the restriction to door-to-door solicitation be lifted. Mayor Tonini explained that he has issued Executive Order 22-01 to address this issue. Councilmember Nay reiterated the need to enforce door-to-door solicitation rules. No vote was taken as none are required for an executive order.
EXPENDITURES
Councilmember Bowling made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the total of $248,361.10. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Monohan.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Clark, Weiter, Monohan, Bowling, Nay, Flynn, and Olson. No Votes: None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
· Councilmembers Clark and Flynn relayed they met recently to review data and options for the next fiscal year health insurance recommendation.
· Councilmember Bowling stated he is working on the next fiscal year budget. 1st reading is expected at the next council meeting.
· Councilmember Nay interjected she and Councilmember Holland have been working on the rules and regulations for renting The Arterburn (formally called the St. Matthews Community Center). She also mentioned she is working on updates for the city’s website.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
· Mr. Singler had no additional report.
MAYOR’S REPORT
· Mayor Tonini asked Kenan Stratman to give an update on renovations to “The Arterburn”. Lights and electrical work are being worked on this week. The outside patio is substantially complete. Work on improvements to the Warner and Hycliffe Avenue is set to begin on Tuesday, May 31st. Councilmember Weiter asked Mr. Stratman what time the bathrooms are locked at Brown Park. Mr. Stratman will verify that they are automatically being locked at sundown and not before.
· Mayor Tonini relayed the clean-up event for the “Heart of St. Matthews” program was a complete success. A total of twenty-eight volunteers participated in the beautification of St. Matthews on Saturday, May 14th.
· Mayor Tonini then read a proclamation claiming May 24, 2022 as “Gary Major Day” in the City of St. Matthews for Gary’s contribution to the community.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Weiter made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. Councilmember Bowling seconded the motion.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Clark, City Clerk
Mayor Richard Tonini
| MAY 24, 2022 | |||
| 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 | Works – Telephone Service | $137.15 | |
| Baptist Health Occupation Medicine | Works/Police – Drug Testing/Medical | $1,796.00 | |
| CDW-Government | All – Computer Maintenance | $3,352.21 | |
| Charles Guelda & Sons Plumbing Inc. | Works – Repair | $145.00 | |
| Cross Jeep | Police – Vehicle Maintenance | $1,305.90 | |
| Cundiff Electric | Works – Electrical Repair | $812.44 | |
| HDR Engineering | Works – Dupont/Warner Fees | $14,856.36 | |
| Leads On Line | Police – Investigative Tool | $3,879.00 | |
| Louisville Water Company | Works – Water | $3,291.73 | |
| Marrillia Design and Construction | Comm. Center – Renovation Invoice | $6,768.89 | |
| Miller Company | Admin/Police – Copy Machine Charge | $38.30 | |
| Saf-Ti-Co | Works – Fluted Posts | $4,780.25 | |
| Security Pro’s | Works – Monitoring | $1,117.43 | |
| Shively Animal Clinic | Police – K9 Medical Appt. | $229.50 | |
| Site One | Works – Flowers/Plants | $519.55 | |
| Taylor Siefer Williams | Warwick Park – Site Plans | $9,750.00 | |
| Triumph Landscaping Contractors Inc. | Brown Park – Improvements | $191,040.90 | |
| Verizon | All – Telephones/MDT’s | $2,617.11 | |
| Vigilant Solutions | Police – Investigative Tool | $1,200.00 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Bratcher, Joshua | Police – Travel Reimbursement | $82.81 | |
| Coty, Mike | Police – Reimbursement for travel | $408.48 | |
| Doyle, Lisa | Police – CID Clothing Allowance | $232.09 | |
| TOTAL | $248,361.10 | ||
