CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
October 12, 2021
A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held in-person on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. 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 – absent
Councilmember Cathi Clark – absent 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
OTHER ATTENDEES
Charlie Flynn – Resident
Josh Suiter – Chamber of St. Matthews
Elizabeth Cleary – Chamber of St. Matthews
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 September 28, 2021 council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Weiter and Nay.
Upon Voice Vote: (4-0) the motion carried. Councilmember Bowling abstained from voting due to having been absent from the meeting.
Councilmember Nay made a motion to accept the minutes from the 2021-2022 Ad Valorem Tax Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Weiter.
Upon Voice Vote: (4-0) the motion carried. Councilmember Bowling abstained from voting due to having been absent from the meeting.
PUBLIC MEETING COMMENTS
Josh Suiter, Membership Director of the Chamber of St. Matthews relayed the local Chamber organization were granted 6 of the 8 statewide awards that were applied for prior to the recent state Chamber meeting. They are as follows: (1) Pivot Award for the Coffee Chat, (2) Innovation Award for 2020 Halloween in Brown Park, (3) Membership Growth Award for the 4th year in a row, (4) Social Media Award, (5) Events Excellence for Annual Meeting Live, and (6) Volunteer of the Year Award was granted to Chamber of St. Matthews member Billy Fowler of the Benefits Firm.
Chamber of St. Matthews Director of Events Elizabeth Cleary stated vendor applications are still being accepted for Halloween in Brown Park. More attractions are being added in the parking lot area to enhance to the experience. The event is scheduled for October 23rd. On another note, the last movie in the series offered this year Goosebumps, is scheduled to show on Friday, October 15th at Community Center Park weather permitting.
Resident Charlie Flynn inquired about the steel plate on Breckenridge Lane. Mayor Tonini informed him Breckenridge Lane is a state road. The Kentucky Department of Transportation is responsible for completing work themselves or hiring a contractor. They would have more details concerning the timeline for completing that section of the road.
PENDING BUSINESS
DISCUSSION ON TRINITY HILLS SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE ISSUE
Mayor Tonini mentioned HDR Engineering is working with the Kentucky Division of Water and MSD regarding permitting needed. A crane is scheduled for October 25th to do some work related to the culvert.
ORDINANCE 21-06 RESET OF HOURS FOR CERTAIN ESTABLISHMENTS – TABLED
NEW BUSINESS
MUNICIPAL ORDER 21-12 ACCEPTANCE OF BID FOR REPAIRS JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
ON DUPONT ROAD BRIDGE
Mr. Singler summarized MO 21-12 by referring councilmembers to the chart provided them listing the bids. Louisville Paving presented the lowest bid at $123,000. Councilmember Weiter made a motion to accept MO 21-12. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay.
Upon Voice Vote: (5-0) 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 $297,062.50. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Weiter.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (5-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Bowling, Flynn, Nay, Olson, and Weiter. No Votes: None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
· Councilmember Weiter relayed a master plan is being developed for Warwick Park.
· Councilmember Nay mentioned the newsletter should be in homes by this weekend.
· Councilmember Olson stated a directional sign will be attached to an inside wall at City Hall which will provide additional assistance in helping people navigate the campus.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
· Mr. Singler informed the council members an ABC case has been sent to the Kentucky Supreme Court to determine if immunity is relevant in this situation.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini gave the following report:
· The elevator at City Hall is nearing completion. About 5 sideline items are being addressed before it can be officially operational.
· Sidewalks on Sears Avenue should be completed by late October.
· There will be a bid opening around December 1st regarding updates to Brown Park. Bridge #2 will be replaced with one that handle an ambulance or police vehicle should an emergency arise. All asphalt paths will be replaced with concrete paths. A new path in an area that is currently full of brush will be added for additional walking opportunities.
· Drilling for the implementation of a geothermal system has taken place for the remodeling of the Community Center. One older building will be torn down and should create additional parking spaces.
· The alley behind part of Hycliffe Avenue will be paved.
· Sidewalk repairs eliminating trip hazards are being addressed.
· The city leaf removal program will begin soon. Equipment has been inspected to ensure operation when needed.
· Councilmember Weiter inquired about the street sign replacement program. Mayor Tonini relayed it is ongoing. Public Works employees have been prioritizing projects and leaf removal is #1 this time of the year.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Flynn made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Olson, Weiter, and Nay.
Upon Voice Vote: (5-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Clark, City Clerk
Richard Tonini, Mayor
| OCTOBER 12, 2021 | |||
| 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 | Police – Official Document Destruction | $49.00 | |
| Air Quality Systems, Inc. | Works – Filters | $596.60 | |
| All-State Ford | Works – Vehicle Repair | $47.88 | |
| Anderson’s Sales & Service | Works – Clutch for Lawnmower | $373.34 | |
| AT&T | Works – Telephone Service | $2,576.42 | |
| Atco International | Works – Supplies and Materials | $161.00 | |
| B & Printing | Works – Business Cards | $788.00 | |
| Bob Hook Chevrolet | Police – Routine Maintenance | $100.00 | |
| CDW-Government | Admin. – Computer Maintenance | $6,887.31 | |
| Central Business Systems | Admin. – Replacement Red Ink Stamper | $171.00 | |
| Chamber of St. Matthews | Admin. – Quarterly Program Support | $18,500.00 | |
| Cintas | Works – Supplies | $882.04 | |
| Clifford Distributing | Parks – Toilet Paper for Parks | $345.67 | |
| Earth First of Kentuckiana | Works – Top Soil | $714.00 | |
| Entenmann-Rovin Co. | Police – Badges | $542.50 | |
| Ernst Concrete | Works – Concrete | $551.00 | |
| Fitzsimmons | Works – Tarp for Leaf Season | $170.00 | |
| Galls | Police – Uniform Components | $2,088.92 | |
| Guardian Insurance Company | All – Long/Short/Life Insurance | $10,288.93 | |
| HDR Engineering | Works – Engineering Fees | $38,390.48 | |
| HDS White Cap Const Supply | Works – Gloves and Asphalt Marking | $225.81 | |
| Home Depot | Works – Supplies and Materials | $115.80 | |
| International Institute of Municipal Clerks | Admin. – Annual Dues | $200.00 | |
| Johnson Controls | Works – Cooling System Repair | $4,135.76 | |
| KY League of Cities Trust | All – Unemployment Quarterly | $2,046.06 | |
| LG&E | Works – Street Lights/Electric | $31,596.28 | |
| Louisville Water Company | Works – Water | $3,181.01 | |
| Lowe’s | Works – Supplies and Materials | $829.10 | |
| Lynn Imaging | Comm. Center – Remodel Expense | $315.00 | |
| Marillia Design and Construction | Comm. Center – Renovation #1 Pay | $42,102.00 | |
| Marlin Business Bank | Admin. – Copy Machine Rental | $136.00 | |
| Miller Company | Admin/Police – Copy Machine Charge | $310.31 | |
| Mobile Forensic Solutions | Police – Investigative Tool | $160.00 | |
| Natural Products | Works – Fill Dirt | $232.00 | |
| Norse Tactical | Police Forfeiture Funds – Training | $1,290.00 | |
| PNC Bank | All – Supplies and Materials | $2,288.56 | |
| RCS Communications | Police – Radio/Radio’s Repairs | $464.50 | |
| Rumpke | Works/Parks – Garbage & Portalets | $95,537.74 | |
| Security Systems | Works – Monitoring | $38.00 | |
| Senior Care Experts | Admin. – Quarterly Program Support | $9,000.00 | |
| Singler & Ritsert | Admin. – City Attorney Fees | $4,975.50 | |
| Sparkle Brite | Police – Vehicle Wash | $192.00 | |
| Spectrum | Works – Monitoring | $89.99 | |
| St. Matthews Ace Hardware | Works – Supplies and Materials | $90.77 | |
| St. Matthews Area Ministries | Admin. – Quarterly Program Support | $4,375.00 | |
| St. Matthews Exterminating | Comm. Center – Pest Control | $88.00 | |
| Stephens and Lawson, PSC | Admin. – CPA Consultants | $603.75 | |
| T-Mobile | Police – Investigative Tool | $270.00 | |
| Total Office Products | Police – Office Supplies | $66.84 | |
| Tree Care | Works – Tree Trimming | $1,600.00 | |
| Valvoline | Police – Vehicle Maintenance | $341.02 | |
| Welder’s Supply | Works – Compressed Air | $37.55 | |
| Wilson Equipment | Works – Repairs | $3,580.08 | |
| Zero9 Solutions | Police – Uniform Components | $326.90 | |
| Library City Hall | |||
| Cundiff Electric | City Hall – Electrical work on elevator | $1,997.08 | |
| TOTAL | $297,062.50 | ||
