CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
November 11, 2025
A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held in-person on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Tonini. The following people were present:
MAYOR
Richard J. Tonini
CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Bernie Bowling Councilmember Tim Holland
Councilmember Sarah Landes Councilmember Mary Jo Nay
Councilmember Frank Flynn Councilmember Amy Olson
Councilmember Nathan Hernandez (absent) Councilmember Jackie Vanetti
OTHER OFFICIALS
John Singler – St. Matthews City Attorney
Judi Kassebaum – St. Matthews City Clerk
Chief Barry Wilkerson – St. Matthews Police Department
Kenan Stratman – Director, St. Matthews Public Works
Jack Ruf – St. Matthews Code Enforcement
OTHER ATTENDEES
Kate Leitner – Manager, Eline Library
Robert Klein – Resident
Mike Herrington – Stites & Harbison
James Myers – Stites & Harbison
Louis Straub – Independence Bank
John Grantz – Media Events
Mike Hill – Land Development and Design
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was accomplished followed by the roll call of attendance. Councilmember Hernandez was absent.
A motion was made by Councilmember Olson to approve the minutes of the October 28, 2025, council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay. Upon Voice Vote: (4-0- 2) the motion carried.
PUBLIC MEETING COMMENTS
Kate Leitner, Manager of the Eline/St. Matthews Branch of the Library gave the following report:
· Stephen King Book Discussion Group, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
· Afternoon Book Discussion, Thursday, November 13, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
· D&D at the Library, Thursday, November 13, 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
· Night Owls Book Discussion Group, Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
· From History to Story: Till Taught by Pain, a biography told through fiction, Wed. November 19, 2025, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
· Movie Discussion Group, Thursday, November 20, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
· English Conversation Club: Mondays, 6:00 pm· Dogman Hero Party: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
· Family Movie Night: Paddington 2, Thursday, October 30, 2025, 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm
· Nutcracker Family Storytime, Monday, November 24, 2025, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
· Storytimes: Wednesdays 10:15 Baby & 11:15 Toddler; Thursdays 10:15 Preschool & Family
John Grantz, of Media Events, inquired if St. Matthews is interested in doing concerts in Brown Park in 2026. The Mayor responded that there is an interest in having local acts at the park a couple of times a year. Mr. Grantz has a stage and does similar events at other parks. It was decided that caucus meeting would be needed to discuss the idea.
PENDING BUSINESS
Ordinance 25-07 Formation of Standing Committees 2nd Reading –
Mr. Singler summarized the ordinance. Councilmember Nay made a motion to approve Ordinance 25-07. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Flynn. Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
Ordinance 25-08 Formation of Ad Hoc Committees 2nd Reading-
Mr. Singler summarized the ordinance. Councilmember Nay made a motion to approve Ordinance 25-08. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson. Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
The Mayor asked for motion to close the regular meeting for a Public Hearing on the IRB for Our Lady of Lourdes. Councilmember Nay made a motion to close the regular meeting, and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Bowling. Upon voice vote the motion was carried 7-0.
The public meeting was posted on the STM website October 31, 2025. Mr. Herrington summarized the IRB. The Mayor asked for any comments, There were no comments.
Councilmember Nay made a motion to close the hearing, and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Bowling. Upon voice vote the motion was carried 7-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Municipal Order 25-14 IRB Closing for Our Lady of Lourdes
Councilmember Nay made a motion to accept Municipal Order 25-14, and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Bowling. Upon voice vote the motion was carried 7-0.
Municipal Order 25-1 Revised Plan 4700 Bowling Blvd
The municipal order is long because several binding elements are memorialized in it. Mr. Hill stated Porche is restructuring its campus by tearing down the existing building and making the new building bigger. It will have to be elevated due to changes in the flooding maps. Parking spaces are reduced by 12.
Councilmember Flynn made a motion to accept Municipal Order 25-13, and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay. Upon roll call vote the motion was carried 7-0.
EXPENDITURES
Councilmember Bowling made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the amount of $580,780.61. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
· Councilmember Olson reported the Neighbor of the Month was awarded to Janet Zeller and Jay Jackson on Brookfield Ave.
· Councilmember Landes investigated doing a food drive in conjunction with Light Up Brown Park. St. Matthews Area Ministries (St. MAM) reported they have an influx of food this time of year and perhaps the Spring would be a better time. St. MAM updates their website with needs. Walmart gift cards in denominations of $25 are collected for Christmas. Councilmember Landes will collect cards at the next meeting.
· Councilmember Nay reported that the drone show originally scheduled for the 75th Celebration will take place at 6:30 p.m. after Light Up Brown Park. There will be 16 images and people can listen to the corresponding music on their phones.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
There was no Attorney’s report.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Eighty-five percent of the St. Matthews property taxes were paid at the discounted rate. There was a problem with a batch of checks being run twice, but no duplicate payments were made, and the issue was resolved.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Holland made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay. Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard Tonini, Mayor
Judi Kassebaum, City Clerk
| November 11, 2025 | |||
| BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR DRAW WARRANTS on the City Treasury, | |||
| counter-signed by the City Clerk or Assistant City Clerk authorizing payment of the below listed invoices: | |||
| Anderson’s Sales & Service | Works-Main. & Repairs-Equipment | $58.70 | |
| AT&T Telephone | All – Telephone | $1,038.69 | |
| Auto Zone | Works – Supplies & Materials | $873.50 | |
| Best-One Kentuckiana | Works -Repairs & Maintenance – Vehicles | $1,776.50 | |
| CDW Government | IT – Licensing, Tech Equipment/Cables | $22,382.75 | |
| Cloudpermit, Inc. | IT – Service Contract | $7,500.00 | |
| DC Elevator | Works – Maintenance Agreement | $132.30 | |
| Enterprise Fleet Management | Police – Leases | $13,810.94 | |
| Farley Printing | C. Center – Business Cards – D. Polsgrove | $90.00 | |
| Grainger | Parks – Repairs & Maintenance – Building | $86.56 | |
| Home Depot Credit Services | All – Supplies & Materials/Other | $712.13 | |
| Integrity Auto Repairs, LLC | Works – Repairs & Maintenance – Vehicles | $3,573.27 | |
| Jefferson County PVA | Admin. – 2025 Assessments | $60,000.00 | |
| Kentucky Assoc. of Chiefs of Police | Police – Dues – Wilkerson, Jones, & Cobaugh | $375.00 | |
| Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Ins. | All – 5th Installment – Workers Compensation | $12,977.74 | |
| Louisville Gas & Electric Co. | Works – Electric/Gas Services | $34,331.99 | |
| Louisville Water Company | Works – Water Services | $248.16 | |
| Lowe’s | Works – Repairs & Maintenance – Vehicles | $75.76 | |
| Miller Company | Police – Service Contract – Copies | $263.25 | |
| Moreno Express | Admin. – Newsletters | $3,296.83 | |
| NAPA Auto Parts | Works-Main. & Repairs-Equipment/Supplies | $44.46 | |
| Northern Safety Co., Inc. | Works – Supplies & Materials | $256.32 | |
| OFO, LLC | Works – Dump Fees | $300.00 | |
| PNC Bank | All – Multiple | $1,247.04 | |
| Porta Kleen | Parks – Portalets | $725.00 | |
| Premier Fleet Graphics | Police-CI/Vehicles-Graphics | $625.00 | |
| Rumpke | Works – Garbage Contract | $141,004.64 | |
| Saf-Ti-Co | Admin. – Council Requested Sign | $135.00 | |
| Security Pros, LLC | Works – Monitoring Services | $1,215.46 | |
| Security Systems, Inc. | Works – Monitoring Services | $38.00 | |
| Singler & Ritsert | Admin. – October Attorney Fees | $3,744.00 | |
| St. Matthews Ace Hardware | Works – Supplies & Materials | $484.66 | |
| Stephens & Lawson PSC | Admin. – October Services | $9,205.00 | |
| Tires Plus Total Car Care | Police-Vehicle Main.-Routine/Mechanical | $5,112.05 | |
| Total Office Products & Service | Police – Office Supplies | $120.96 | |
| Treez | Works – Removal of Trees | $12,300.00 | |
| Valvoline | Police -Vehicle Maintenance – Preventative | $586.84 | |
| Voiance | Police – Contract Services – Investigative | $13.50 | |
| Welders Supply Company | Works – Supplies & Materials | $85.74 | |
| Wilson Equipment Co. | Works – Repairs & Maintenance – Vehicles | $822.08 | |
| Xcitium | IT – Licensing | $283.50 | |
| Zivver Corp. | IT – Licensing | $1,642.80 | |
| MAPS | |||
| Hall Contracting of Kentucky | Works – Street Repairs | $220,837.54 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Aden, Matthew | Police – Reimbursement In-Service Expenses | $792.76 | |
| Armstrong, Troy | Police – Reim. Contract Services-Fingerprinting | $22.00 | |
| Austin, Elizabeth | Admin. – Contract Services-October, 2025 | $440.00 | |
| Conway, Megan | Works – Reim. Fence – Trinity Hills Project | $4,895.00 | |
| Gravatte, Miriam | Works – Reim. Fence – Trinity Hills Project | $3,750.00 | |
| Murray, Matt | Works – Reim. Fence – Trinity Hills Project | $5,700.00 | |
| Norton, John | Police – Subpoenaed Court Pay | $100.00 | |
| Ridgeway, Terry | Works – Reimbursement Uniforms/Work Boots | $647.19 | |
| TOTAL | $580,780.61 | ||
