CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
OCTOBER 10, 2023
A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held in-person on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Tonini. The following people were present:
MAYOR
Richard J. Tonini
CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Bernie Bowling Councilmember Tim Holland
Councilmember Cathi Clark Councilmember Sarah Landes
Councilmember Frank Flynn Councilmember Amy Olson
Councilmember Mary Jo Nay Councilmember Nathan Hernandez
OTHER OFFICIALS
John Singler – St. Matthews City Attorney
Rheba Roten – St. Matthews City Clerk
OTHER ATTENDEES
Gary Major- Resident
Patrick Chapman- Resident
Marvin Neal-Resident
John and Anne Blim-Residents
Kate Leitner – Manager, St. Matthews/Eline Library Branch
Chief Barry Wilkerson – St. Matthews Police Department
Officer Eddie Jones
Officer Nicholas Bray and Family
Officer Richard Hardin and Family
Kenan Stratman – St. Matthews Public Works Department
Josh Suiter—CEO, Chamber of Commerce and Board Members: Virginia Hart, Amanda Harper, Shelly Gardner, Amber Clark, Michelle Channell and Marisa Neal
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was accomplished followed by the roll call vote of attendance.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilmember Olson to approve the minutes from the October 10, 2023, Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Holland.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-1) the motion carried with Councilmember Nay abstaining.
PUBLIC MEETING COMMENTS
Kate Leitner, Manager of the St. Matthews/Eline Branch of the Louisville Free Public Library reviewed a list of upcoming events at the St. Matthews Branch.
· Wednesday, October 11 @ 2:30 until 3:30 p.m.—Steve Wiser Part 2
· October 11 @ 6-7 p.m. Steven King Book Discussion
· Afternoon Book Discussion October 12 @ 2-3 p.m. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
· Every Monday @ 6-7 p.m.—English Conversation Club
· Friends of the Library Meeting October 17– 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
· October 17 @ 2-3 p.m. Movie Discussion Group
· Night Owls Book Discussion—October 17—6:30-7:30 p.m.
· Recognizing Early Warning Flags of Dementia and what to do next. October 18 2-3 p.m.
· Panpipes Flute Choir–Sounds of Autumn-October 19—6-7 p.m.
· 2024 Home Challenge Prepping Kick Off—October 19–2-3:30 p.m.
PENDING BUSINESS
City Attorney Singler reported no pending business.
MUNICIPAL ORDER 23-24 JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
A MUNICIPAL ORDER RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A POLICE OFFICER OF CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, NICHOLAS BRAY.
Chief of Police Barry Wilkerson read the impressive biography of Nicholas Bray to the Council. Councilmember Nay made a motion to approve Municipal Order 23-24. Her motion was seconded by Councilmember Bowling.
Upon Voice Vote: (8-0) the motion carried.
MUNICIPAL ORDER 23-25 JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
A MUNICIPAL ORDER RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A POLICE OFFICER OF CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, RICHARD HARDIN.
Chief of Police Barry Wilkerson read the impressive biography of Richard Hardin to the Council. Councilmember Olson made a motion to approve Municipal Order 23-25. Her motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay.
Upon Voice Vote: (8-0) the motion carried.
City Attorney John Singler conducted the Oath of Office for the officers. Afterwards, the Council offered their congratulations to the gentlemen and their families.
EXPENDITURES
Councilmember Bowling made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the total of $233,146.78. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (8-0) the motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
· Councilmember Hernandez had no report.
· Councilmember Clark had no report.
• Councilmember Olson had no report
• Councilmember Holland had no report.
• Councilmember Nay requested volunteers for the St. Matthews Halloween at Brown Park. The event hours are from 11:00 until 3 p.m. and the set-up will begin at 9:45 a.m. In addition, she announced there will be a half-page ad in the November issue of the St. Matthews magazine featuring several methods of communication offered by the City. Residents will be encouraged to join Facebook and Reach Alert.
• Councilmember Bowling had no report.
• Councilmember Flynn had no report.
• Councilmember Landes had no report
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
No report.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini explained the collaboration between the City of St. Matthews and the Chamber of Commerce regarding their efforts to light up Brown Park for the holidays. The Council decided to upgrade the decorations which would make the project over $40,000. The job has been placed out for bid and the winner will be announced October 22, 2023.
Also, Mayor Tonini discussed the proposed change to the Community Center by Trinity High School which would allow indoor batting in inclement weather. This concept will be presented to the Louisville Planning Commission, and they will conduct a community facility review. Approval will be required before the plan is presented to the Council for approval.
Mayor Tonini announced the Jefferson County League of Cities annual dinner which will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2023, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at The Jeffersonian in Jeffersontown. Louisville’s Mayor Craig Greenberg will be the guest speaker.
Lastly, Mayor Tonini and the Council along with CEO Josh Suiter, from the Chamber of Commerce, held a lengthy discussion regarding the full disclosure of their current budget. Mr. Suiter responded he had been advised by their attorney to only present the granted amount of money for review. The Council stated they will honor their commitment this year, but they will review next year’s grant with a request for full revelation.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Holland made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Clark.
Upon Voice Vote: (8-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rheba Roten, City Clerk
Mayor Richard Tonini
| OCTOBER 10, 2023 | |||
| 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, Inc. | Police – Shredding | $82.00 | |
| Anderson’s Sales & Service | Works – Supplies & Materials | $622.56 | |
| AT&T | All – Telephone Service | $1,225.76 | |
| Atco International | Works – Supplies & Materials | $1,022.25 | |
| Baptist Health Occupational Medicine | Admin./Works -Drug Screens & Physicals | $694.00 | |
| CDW-Government | IT – Firewall Support, Etc. | $4,810.57 | |
| Charles Guelda & Sons Plumbing, Inc. | Works – Service Call | $232.50 | |
| Charter Communications | Works – Monitoring | $89.99 | |
| Coit Cleaning & Restoration | Works – Cleaning Carpet/Tile | $516.50 | |
| DC Elevator | Works – Elevator Service | $120.00 | |
| Delta Dental of Kentucky, Inc. | All – Dental Insurance | $5,792.30 | |
| Flynn Brothers | Works – Cold Patch | $120.00 | |
| Galls | Police – Uniforms | $120.46 | |
| Gerard Williger | Police – Investigative Services | $200.00 | |
| Goodyear Auto Service | Police – Vehicle Repair | $1,441.63 | |
| Great American Financial Services | Admin. – Copy Machine Contract | $149.36 | |
| Helm’s Seeding & Sodding Co., LLC | Works – Supplies & Materials | $67.50 | |
| Hoeworx, LLC | Works – Misc. Drainage | $880.00 | |
| Home Depot Credit Services | Works/Admin./Ctr.- Supplies & Materials | $281.13 | |
| KEMI | All – Worker’s Comp. Installment | $17,537.59 | |
| Kentucky League of Cities | Admin./Works – Travel & Training | $1,856.00 | |
| Kentucky State Treasurer/Notary Dept. | Admin. – Notary Fee | $10.00 | |
| Leonard Brush & Chemical Co. | Works – Service Call | $209.95 | |
| LG&E | Works – Electric | $37,816.14 | |
| Louisville Water Company | Works – Water | $477.37 | |
| Lowe’s | Works – Equipment Parts | $243.93 | |
| Lusk Mechanical Contractors, Inc. | Works -HVAC | $2,489.93 | |
| Lynn Imaging | Works – Girard Drive Drainage Work | $354.00 | |
| MPI Printing | Police – Printing | $414.00 | |
| Northern Safety & Industrial | Works – Work Gloves | $447.84 | |
| Nugent Sand Company | Works – Supplies & Materials | $378.80 | |
| PNC | All – Multiple | $8,042.49 | |
| Quality Inn | Police – Travel/Training | $780.00 | |
| RCS Communications | IT – Dispatch Maintenance | $291.00 | |
| Rumpke | Works – Garbage Services | $131,573.93 | |
| Security Pros, LLC | Works – Monitoring | $1,215.46 | |
| Singler & Ritsert | Admin. – City Attorney | $3,160.00 | |
| Southern Tire Service Inc | Works – Supplies & Materials | $572.68 | |
| St. Matthews Ace Hardware | Works – Supplies & Materials | $246.61 | |
| Stephens Lawson PSC | Admin. – Professional Fees | $2,000.00 | |
| Total Office Products | Police – Office Supplies | $381.33 | |
| Trompeter Co | Admin. – Supplies/Materials – Brown Park | $779.74 | |
| Trugreen | Parks – Service Contract – Brown Park | $191.39 | |
| Valvoline | All – Vehicle Maintenance | $780.02 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Austin, Elizabeth | Admin. – Contract Services | $495.00 | |
| Fisher, Thomas | The Arterburn – Custodial Fee | $1,550.92 | |
| Ridgeway, Terry | Works – Reimbursement Inmate Meals | $82.15 | |
| Smith, Richard | Works – Reimbursement for Boots | $150.00 | |
| Stewart, Jimmy | Works – Reimbursement for Boots | $150.00 | |
| TOTAL | $233,146.78 | ||
