CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
SPECIAL VIRTUAL Council Meeting Minutes
November 24, 2020
A special meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held VIRTUALLY on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. 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 – absent Councilmember Amy Olson
Councilmember Tim Holland Councilmember Tony Weiter
OTHER OFFICIALS
Carrie Ritsert – St. Matthews City Attorney
Susan Clark – St. Matthews City Clerk/Treasurer
Jack Ruf – St. Matthews Planning & Zoning Officer
Sean Arms – St. Matthews IT Director
Major Tony Cobaugh – St. Matthews Police Department
Jim Birch – St. Matthews City Engineer
Kenan Stratman – St. Matthews Public Works Director
OTHER ATTENDEES
Elizabeth Cleary – Chamber of St. Matthews
Josh Suiter – Chamber of St. Matthews
Jon Baker – Attorney for Taco Choza
Jose Cordoba – Owner, Taco Choza
Chris Brown – BTM, Planners for Taco Choza
Brad Breeland – Commercial Property Owner
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 November 10, 2020 special council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Holland and Clark.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one had any comments to add due to special meeting status.
PENDING BUSINESS
DISCUSSION ON TRINITY HILLS SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE ISSUE – Tabled
No discussion took place due to the topic being tabled.
ORDINANCE 20-05 REVISION OF SOLICITATION RICHARD TONINI, MAYOR
ORDINANCE – Tabled
No discussion took place due to the topic being tabled.
NEW BUSINESS
MUNICIPAL ORDER 20-10 CUP FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT CARRIE RITSERT, ATTORNEY
3918-3922 WESTPORT ROAD
If approved, this municipal order would allow the restaurant Taco Choza to request a Conditional Use Permit to create outdoor space to serve alcohol to diners. Attorney for the restaurant, Jon Baker, reviewed the plan including verification that the minimal number of parking spaces would still be available. Mr. Baker further verified thru Brad Breeland, property owner, that no lease exists for land use other than for businesses on these properties. Chris Brown, planner with BTM and representing Taco Choza, stated he had completed a search of records at Planning and Design Service and found no record of a joint or shared parking approval for these properties to serve the parking needs of nearby uses owned by Breeland. Councilmember Monohan made a motion to accept MO 20-10. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bowling.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (7 -0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Clark, Weiter, Monohan, Bowling , Olson, Holland, and Nay. No Votes: None.
DECISION TO HOLD/CANCEL DECEMBER 22, 2020 COUNCIL MEETING
The City of St. Matthews by ordinance holds their regular and virtual meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday’s of each month. Due to the 4th Tuesday falling on December 22 and its proximity to a major holiday such as Christmas, Councilmember Nay made a motion to cancel the 4th Tuesday meeting falling on December 22, 2020. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Weiter.
Upon Vote: Vote: (7-0) 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 $320,218.37. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Weiter.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Bowling, Clark, Holland, Monohan, Nay, Olson, and Weiter.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
· Councilmember Clark relayed employees are in week 7 of the Naturally Slim wellness program and participants are welcome to join a zoom meeting. Date and time will be confirmed soon.
· Councilmember Bowling is working on an amended budget for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year.
· Councilmember Nay mentioned suggestions for the next newsletter are needed. All information will be finalized by early January for a February delivery date.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Ms. Ritsert had no additional comments to report.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini discussed the following items:
· A draft of the 2019-2020 budget will be forthcoming. The audit review is scheduled for the December 8, 2020 meeting.
· Mayor Tonini asked Major Cobaugh to relay accurate information regarding a recent incident at the Mall St. Matthews. Major Cobaugh mentioned there was inaccurate information posted on social media related to the incident. During daylight hours, a woman leaving the mall was approached by a person unknown to her. It appeared the man was attempting to steal her purse. Due to the quick thinking of the woman, she screamed and kicked at the man who ran back to car waiting for him. The woman ran back inside the mall. The entire incident was 2 seconds or less. The woman’s purse was not stolen nor was she physically harmed.
· Work on the alley running behind Grandview Avenue is nearing completion.
· Drainage work in the Trinity Hills subdivision is progressing.
· The city is looking into changing out traditional streetlights with LED lights. More information will be forthcoming.
· The Health Department is responsible for enforcing covid-19 restaurant restrictions.
· There has been some controversy about the removal a squirrel crosswalk that was painted on Winchester Road by an unknown person. However, creative as the idea was, it is not allowed because it could be mistaken for a pedestrian crosswalk and someone could be hurt. Additionally, another resident reported it was dangerous because cars where slowing down in confusion and causing back-ups on Winchester Road.
· A person who missed the deadline for the discounted amount on the property tax sent in an e-mail expressing displeasure that the rules were enforced and exception was not made.
· Employees at St. Matthews City Hall have been affected by covid. If a family member has covid it is assumed other family members in the household have covid and will quarantine at home in order to stop the spread of the virus.
· As of this date, 325 people did not take advantage of the discounted property tax offered.
· Mayor Tonini asked Elizabeth Cleary of the Chamber of St. Matthews to give an update on the virtual Light-Up St. Matthews that will be held Saturday, December 5th. Ms. Cleary relayed holiday lights are up in Brown Park. Guidelines for the coloring contest are on the Chamber’s website.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Nay made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Clark, City Clerk
Richard Tonini, Mayor
| NOVEMBER 24, 2020 | |||
| 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: | |||
| A+ Paper Shredding | Admin. – Paper Shredding | $55.00 | |
| Anthem | All – Health Insurance | $92,629.81 | |
| AT&T | City Hall/Comm. Center – Phones | $1,193.25 | |
| Baptist Health Occupational Medicine | Admin/Police – Screenings/Flu Shots | $1,683.00 | |
| BMS, LLC | All – Insurance Addendum | $360.00 | |
| CDW-Government | Admin. – Computer Maintenance | $8,036.97 | |
| Cintas | Works – Uniform Parts | $1,774.35 | |
| Delta Dental | All – Dental Insurance | $4,843.26 | |
| Galls | Police – Uniforms and Equipment | $2,415.93 | |
| HDR Engineering | Works – Trinity Hills/Sears Avenue | $9,797.19 | |
| Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police | Police – Dues (3 Memberships) | $300.00 | |
| Lexis Nexus | Police – Investigative Tool | $120.50 | |
| Linear Services, Inc. | Works – Speedhump Striping (MAPS) | $350.00 | |
| Louisville Gas & Electric | Works – Electric/Street Lights | $1,613.79 | |
| Louisville Water Company | Works – Water | $2,955.99 | |
| Meinke Car Care Center | Police – Vehicle Repair | $235.33 | |
| Miller Company | Admin/Police – Copy Machine Charge | $36.78 | |
| Mobile Forensic Solutions | Police – Forensic Examination | $89.00 | |
| MPI Printing | Admin. – Golf Cart Stickers | $381.67 | |
| Natural Products | Works – Fill Dirt | $261.60 | |
| Northern Safety Industrial | Works – Gloves | $138.96 | |
| Quadient | Admin. – Postage Machine Scale | $453.13 | |
| Singler and Ritsert | Admin. – Attorney Fees Sept/Oct | $8,656.50 | |
| Sparkle Brite III | Police – Vehicle Wash | $210.00 | |
| Spectrum | Works/Police – Monitoring | $165.24 | |
| St. Matthews Exterminating | Comm. Center – Pest Control | $88.00 | |
| The Courier-Journal | Admin. – Legal Notice | $170.30 | |
| Tony’s Wrecker Service | Police – Towing | $130.00 | |
| Total Office Products | Police – Office Supplies | $340.35 | |
| Triumph Construction | Works – Drainage Improvement (MAPS) | $174,348.90 | |
| TruGreen | Brown Park – Lawn Maintenance | $171.15 | |
| Uland Supply Company | Works – Tarps | $107.70 | |
| Valvoline | Police – Vehicle Maintenance | $535.16 | |
| Verizon | All – Cell Phones and MDT’s | $5,319.56 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Bowling, Kevin | Police – Administer Polygraph Test | $125.00 | |
| Bratcher, Mark | Police – Administer Polygraph Test | $125.00 | |
| TOTAL | $320,218.37 | ||
