CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS Council Meeting Minutes November 26, 2019
The regular meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held at St. Matthews City Hall, 3940 Grandview Avenue. 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 Councilmember Tony Weiter
OTHER OFFICIALS
Carrie Ritsert – St. Matthews Attorney
Eddie Jones – Major, St. Matthews Police Department
Jack Ruf – St. Matthews Planning and Zoning Officer
Susan Clark – St. Matthews City Clerk/Treasurer
OTHER ATTENDEES
Gary Major – Resident Officer Julie Cobaugh – SMPD
Patrick Chapman – Resident Officer Chris Harr – SMPD
Anne Clark – Resident Officer Chuck Mann – SMPD
Christine Larson – Resident Major Eddie Jones – SMPD
Kate Leitner – St. Matthews/Eline Library Major Tony Cobaugh – SMPD
Jode Ballard – LC Community Detective Mark Richardson – SMPD
Tanner Nichols – Attorney for LC Community
Matt Wolfe – Representing LC Community
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 to the minutes from the November 12,
2019 regular meeting and November 19, 2019 caucus meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Weiter.
Upon Voice Vote: (8-0) the motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Kate Leitner, Manager of the St. Matthews/Eline Library stated the Art of Film Posters are on display thru Sunday, December 1, 2019. A ballerina from the Louisville Ballet will read a version of “The Nutcracker” on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Claus will be at the library to greet children on December 10 at 7:00 p.m. The pre-school story time on Wednesday’s continues to be very popular at both the 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. scheduled times as well as baby story time held on Thursday’s at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Ms. Leitner went on to report comparative stats from October 2017 to October 2019 indicate circulation has increased but the door count as decreased slightly. The children’s story times had the highest number of attendees in the system even when the story times were moved off site during the renovation/building process
Gary Major, resident, mentioned Light-Up St. Matthews will be held Saturday, December 7 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
PENDING BUSINESS
DISCUSSION ON TRINITY HILLS SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE ISSUE – Tabled
No discussion took place due to the topic being tabled.
ORDINANCE 19-10 GOLF CART ALLOWANCE – Tabled
No discussion took place due to topic being tabled.
ORDINANCE 19-14 RDDDP 400 & 1000 MALLARD CARRIE RITSERT, ATTORNEY
CREEK ROAD – 2nd Reading
Carrie Ritsert, attorney for the City of St. Matthews, summarized for 2nd reading Ordinance 19-14 mentioning the lighting parameters have been reduced as well as hours of alcohol sales and the acceptability of noise levels. Councilmember Nay asked for clarification regarding outdoor entertainment. Councilmember Bowling asked St. Matthews Planning and Zoning Officer Jack Ruf to verify previous binding elements were incorporated into the current plan. Mr. Jack Ruf affirmed that all applicable binding elements have been included such as items that affect Gaslight Square condominiums. Councilmember Monohan inquired about incorporating two different types of requests on the application in the ordinance. Mr. Ruf summarized Ordinance 19-14 confirming that one point of the ordinance is a request for rezoning the area around the clubhouse and the 2nd part of the ordinance is addressing the Revised Detailed District Development Plan due to the two separate lots on either side of Mallard Creek Road. Jode Ballard acknowledged it is responsibility of representatives of LC Community to be considerate to residents and respond accordingly. Councilmember Weiter made a motion to accept Ordinance 19-14. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Holland.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (8-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Clark, Holland, Weiter, Monohan, Bowling, Nay, Flynn, and Olson. No Votes: None.
NEW BUSINESS
MUNICIPAL ORDER 19-17 APPT of OFFICER JULIE COBAUGH C. RITSERT, ATTORNEY
Major Eddie Jones introduced Officer Julie Cobaugh to those present. Officer Cobaugh started her law enforcement career in 1995 working in the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. She joined the Jefferson County Police Department in 1997 and held various police positions during her tenure there. She retired from LMPD in 2015 and recently has been working part-time for the City of Prospect. Councilmember Monohan made a motion to accept MO 19-17. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Clark and Weiter.
Upon Voice Vote: (8-0) the motion carried.
MUNICIPAL ORDER 19-18 APPT of OFFICER PAUL “CHRIS” HARR C. RITSERT, ATTORNEY
Major Jones shared Officer Harr’s career biography indicating he had worked with the Jefferson County Police Department and then LMPD over a span of 28 years. During that time, he was on the SWAT team, and became the team leader for the Sniper Unit as well as platoon leader for Adam District. He also is owner of Care Security Services and recently worked part-time for the City of Prospect. Officer Harr is married with children and grandchildren. Councilmember Monohan made a motion to accept MO 19-18. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Weiter and Clark.
Upon Voice Vote: (8-0) the motion carried.
MUNICIPAL ORDER 19-19 APPT of OFFICER CHARLES CARRIE RITSERT, ATTORNEY
“CHUCK” MANN
Officer Mann worked with the Jefferson County Police Department and then LMPD retiring as a Lieutenant after serving for 21 years per Major Jones. Officer Mann is a graduate of Southern Police Institute and the University of Louisville. He also worked with the U of L Police Department. He is married with 4 children. Councilmember Monohan made a motion to accept MO 19-19. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Clark and Weiter.
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 $411,546.98 The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Nay and Clark.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (8-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Clark, Holland, Weiter, Monohan, Bowling, Nay, Frank and Olson. No Votes: None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
· Councilmember Weiter inquired about the possession of the old street signs when new street signs have been erected. Mayor Tonini relayed the following process has been defined. An article will appear in a future St. Matthews newsletter informing interested parties that if they would like take possession of an old street sign to call City Hall and express that desire. Public Works Director Kenan Stratman will collect those names for a period of time. That period of time has not yet been undetermined. A date will be selected for the drawing for each street sign. All interested parties will have their name placed in a pot and one winner for each street sign will be randomly selected. The process of replacing all residential street signs will have to be completed before this system can be set in place. The time frame to complete the installation of all new street signs could take 1 to 2 years. Councilmember Weiter also inquired if the new houses proposed to be built on Sherrin Avenue must abide by subdivision deed restrictions. St. Matthews Planning and Zoning Officer Jack Ruf referred the question to John Singler who was not present.
· Councilmember Bowling stated part-time officers have started. Three juveniles have been arrested in connection to rifling thru cars and it was all thanks to a citizen who called in reporting suspicious activity. A plan for holiday traffic has been formulated and will be implemented this week. The St. Matthews Police Department is lead on a Toys for Tots campaign that will culminate with a motorcycle ride on December 1st.
· Councilmember Nay mentioned she is working with representatives from the Reach Alert system to show “St. Matthews” on call ID’s instead of a random number. This way residents who choose to receive a phone call will know it is information being passed along and not miss the message instead of the message going to voice mail.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Ms. Ritsert had no additional comments at that time.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini had no additional comments at that time.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Bowling made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Weiter.
Upon Voice Vote: (8-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Clark, City Clerk
Richard Tonini, Mayor
| NOVEMBER 26, 2019 | |||
| 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 Plus Paper Shredding | Police – Proper Record Disposal | $89.00 | |
| Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield | All – Health Insurance | $143,310.90 | |
| APCO International | Police – Annual Renewal (L. Richardson) | $94.00 | |
| AT&T | City Hall/Comm. Center – Phones | $1,370.31 | |
| B & K Printing | Police – Citation Books | $482.15 | |
| Bachman Auto Group | Police – Repair Work | $1,165.01 | |
| Baptist Health Occupational Medicine | Police/Works – Testing/Vaccinations | $4,404.20 | |
| Batteries Plus | Police – Batteries | $19.99 | |
| BMS, LLC | All – Health Ins. Administrative Fee | $350.25 | |
| Bound Tree Medical | Police – Supplies | $243.60 | |
| BUDS Police Supply (Forfeiture Funds) | Police – 5 Vortex Razor and Tikka Tac | $16,800.00 | |
| Center for Education & Employment Law | Police – Annual Renewal | $159.00 | |
| Clifford Distributing | Works – Supplies and Materials | $698.58 | |
| Earth First | Works – Midnight Mulch | $720.00 | |
| Flynn Brothers | Works – Cold Patch | $113.30 | |
| Foxy Manufacturing | Works – Rakes | $483.56 | |
| Galls | Police – Uniform/Parts | $896.85 | |
| Insight Public Sector | Police – MDT Connectivity Annual Fee | $1,061.52 | |
| Johnson Controls | Comm. Center – Inspections (2) | $640.40 | |
| Kiesler’s Police Supply, Inc. | Police – Rifle Supplies (Forfeiture) | $5,057.94 | |
| KIPDA Clerk’s Assocation | Admin. – Meeting for Mayor and Clerk | $60.00 | |
| Lexis Nexis | Police – Investigative Fee | $117.50 | |
| LG&E | Works – Street Lights | $2,143.72 | |
| Louisville Armory | Police – Range Rental Fee | $24.00 | |
| Louisville Metro EMS | Police – CPR Certification | $72.00 | |
| Louisville Water Company | Works – Water | $3555.52 | |
| Metropolitan Compounds | Works – Deicer Case | $545.57 | |
| Miller Company | Admin/Police – Copy Machine Charge | $156.22 | |
| Natural Products | Works – Fill Dirt | $87.00 | |
| Nugent Sand Company | Works – Stone | $656.44 | |
| PNC Bank | All – Supplies and Materials | $4,627.12 | |
| RCS Communications | Police – Radio Part | $288.35 | |
| Saf-Ti-Co | Police – Cones (Forfeiture Funds) | $1,098.00 | |
| Security Pro’s | Works – City Hall Monitoring | $1,161.89 | |
| Security Systems | Police/Works – Monitoring | $74.00 | |
| Spalding Companies | Admin. – Frames for Proclamations | $823.17 | |
| Spectrum | Police/Works – Monitoring | $254.97 | |
| St. Matthews Exterminating | Comm. Center – Pest Control | $85.00 | |
| Staples | Admin. – Office Supplies | $235.52 | |
| Stephens & Lawson, PSC | Admin. – Administrative Work | $1,687.50 | |
| The Courier-Journal | Admin. – Annual Delivery Fee | $406.50 | |
| Tony’s Wrecker Service | Police/Works – Towing | $1,150.00 | |
| Total Office Products | Police – Office Supplies | $344.84 | |
| Total Truck Parts | Works – Grease Cap Kit | $35.89 | |
| Triump Contracting Company | Works – Primrose Improvements | $203,665.75 | |
| TruGreen | Brown Park – Lawn Maintenance | $163.00 | |
| Verizon | All – Cell Phones/MDT’s | $2,655.86 | |
| Victoria’s Catering | Admin. – Event | $6,177.26 | |
| Visco | Police – 2 Vehicle Kits | $350.30 | |
| Welder’s Supply | Works – Compressed Air | $33.48 | |
| Library City Hall | |||
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Bowling, Kevin | Police – Polygraph Test | $125.00 | |
| Bratcher, Mark | Police – Polygraph Test | $125.00 | |
| Glauber, Stephen | Police – Polygraph Test | $125.00 | |
| Richardson, Mark | Police – CID Uniforms | $275.05 | |
| Sanders, John | Police – Reimbursement – Rife Stand | $75.00 | |
| TOTAL | $411,546.98 | ||
