CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
SPECIAL VIRTUAL Council Meeting Minutes
October 13, 2020
A special meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held VIRTUALLY on Tuesday, October 13, 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 Councilmember Amy Olson
Councilmember Tim Holland Councilmember Tony Weiter
OTHER OFFICIALS
John Singler – St. Matthews City Attorney
Barry Wilkerson – St. Matthews Chief of Police
Susan Clark – St. Matthews City Clerk/Treasurer
Kenan Stratman – St. Matthews Public Works Director
Jack Ruf – St. Matthews Planning & Zoning Officer
Sean Arms – St. Matthews IT Director
OTHER ATTENDEES
Gary Major – Resident
Patrick Chapman – Resident
Elizabeth Cleary – Chamber of St. Matthews
Josh Suiter – Chamber of St. Matthews
Brandon Goldberg – Jaggers Restaurant
Monica Jones – Texas Roadhouse
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 September 22, 2020 special council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Weiter and Clark.
Upon Voice Vote: (8-0) 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 SOLICIATION RICHARD TONINI, MAYOR
ORDINANCE – Tabled
No discussion took place due to the topic being tabled.
NEW BUSINESS
MUNICIPAL ORDER 20-09 RDDDP – 6464 DUTCHMANS PKWY JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
Per Jack Ruf, St. Matthews Planning and Zoning Officer, Jaggers Restaurant is requesting modifications to their restaurant plan which was previously approved. The request includes placing a canopy over the drive-thru so that staff members are protected from the weather should they need to provide assistance. All changes requested were approved by the Louisville Metro Planning Commission staff. However, the City of St. Matthews has final approval. Councilmember Nay made a motion to accept MO 20-09. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson.
Upon Voice Vote: (8-0) the motion carried.
BID OPENING KENAN STRATMAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Mr. Stratman began the discussion indicating a bid was advertised for the improvement to the Grandview Alley. The bid opening was held on October 9, 2020. Hoeworx, LLC was the lowest bidder. References were called and each company representative contacted relayed that Hoeworx was eligible for repeat projects. Storm sewers will be installed to provide relief from the additional impervious surface to assist some troubled areas. About 900 feet of alley will be addressed. Councilmember Bowling inquired about the alley behind Warner Avenue. Mr. Stratman mentioned he is hopeful it will be included in next year’s fiscal budget. Councilmember Bowling made a motion to accept Hoeworx, LLC as the lowest bidder for the Grandview Alley project. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Flynn 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 $428,293.36. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (8-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Bowling, Clark, Flynn, Holland, Monohan, Nay, Olson, and Weiter.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
· Councilmember Clark relayed the wellness program offered to employees has 48 registrants.
· Councilmember Holland congratulated the St. Matthews Little League 10U Team on their championship win at a recent tournament.
· Councilmember Nay stated the next newsletter should be delivered in homes within the next week. She then inquired about the extension of sidewalk on Shelbyville Road in the vicinity of Bluegrass Manor. Mr. Stratman stated the plans have been retrieved for review and further action will be forthcoming.
· Councilmember Flynn relayed the city will explore self-funding options for health insurance for the next fiscal year.
· Councilmember Bowling mentioned a Police Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 15th.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Mr. Singler had no additional comments to report.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini discussed the following items:
· Mayor Tonini shared that the city has a few facial masks that state “I Love My City” distributed by the Kentucky League of Cities available at City Hall. Anyone who wants one can pick one up pending availability.
· Elizabeth Cleary with the Chamber of St. Matthews said the sponsorships for the annual Halloween event are almost full. The event will be following all Kentucky state covid-19 guidelines. Josh Suiter also with the Chamber said this chapter won 4 state awards for Excellence in Membership, Excellence in Growth, Excellence in Social Media, and Excellence in Innovation. Mr. Suiter was also elected to serve a term as treasurer for the state chapter.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Nay made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bowling.
Upon Voice Vote: (8-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Clark, City Clerk
Richard Tonini, Mayor
| OCTOBER 13, 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&A Safety | Works – Batteries | $340.00 | |
| Aamco | Works – Vehicle Repair | $1,606.43 | |
| Anderson’s Sales and Service | Works – Equipment Repairs | $246.33 | |
| Anthem | All – Health Insurance | $92,629.81 | |
| AT&T | City Hall/Comm. Center – Phones | $1,223.09 | |
| Baptist Health Occupational Medicine | Police – Officer Physical | $377.00 | |
| Best Stamp & Seal Company | Admin. – Invoice Enclosed Stamps | $86.85 | |
| Bluegrass Print of Kentuckiana | Admin. – Envelopes | $987.00 | |
| BMS, LLC | All – Health Insurance Addendum | $355.50 | |
| Bob Hook Chevrolet | Police – Vehicle Maintenance | $749.71 | |
| Chamber of St. Matthews | Admin. – Program Support | $18,500.00 | |
| Chapman Heating & Cooling | Comm. Center – Repairs | $323.11 | |
| Coca Cola Bottling Consolidated | Admin. – Supplies for Cola Machine | $480.00 | |
| Cross Chrysler Jeep | Police – Vehicle Repair | $1,347.25 | |
| Delta Dental | All – Dental Insurance | $4,843.26 | |
| Ernest Concrete | Works – Concrete | $1,509.00 | |
| FMINAA Kentucky Chapter | Police – Training Class | $200.00 | |
| Frank Otte Nursery | Works – Boxwoods and Winterberry’s | $106.50 | |
| Freedom Dodge | Police – Vehicle | $33,287.00 | |
| Galls | Police – Uniforms and Equipment | $4,895.36 | |
| Goodyear | Police – Vehicle Maintenance | $6,115.00 | |
| Guardian Insurance Company | All – Long/Life/Short Term Insurance | $8,555.93 | |
| Jefferson County PVA | Admin. – Property Value Assessments | $50,000.00 | |
| KEMI | All – Workers Compensation Policy | $16,112.88 | |
| Kentucky Tactical Officers Association | Police – Annual Membership Dues | $225.00 | |
| KY League of Cities Trust | All – Quarterly Unemployment Fee | $1,125.44 | |
| Leonard Brush and Chemical | Works – Supplies and Materials | $221.19 | |
| Lexis Nexis | Police – Investigative Tool | $115.50 | |
| Louisville Gas & Electric | Works – Electric/Street Lights | $30,988.69 | |
| Louisville Water Company | Works – Water | $1,319.19 | |
| Lowe’s | Works – Supplies and Materials | $583.11 | |
| Marlin Business Bank | Admin. – Copy Machine Charge | $262.33 | |
| Merrick-Kemper | Works – Modify Truck Bed/Leaf Box | $8,975.00 | |
| Mid-South Institute | Police – Training Class (2) | $2,816.00 | |
| Miller Company | Admin/Police – Copy Machine Charge | $242.79 | |
| Napa Auto Parts | Works – Supplies and Materials | $2,309.61 | |
| Office Depot | Admin. – Office Supplies | $277.36 | |
| PNC | All – Credit Card Charges | $1,045.97 | |
| Print Tex USA | Police – Uniforms | $453.00 | |
| RCS Communications | Police/Works – Truck Outfitting/Radio | $2,068.48 | |
| Rumpke | Works – Garbage | $92,270.55 | |
| Saf-Ti-Co | Works – Screw Set | $36.00 | |
| Saunders Small Engine Repair | Works – Materials for Repairs | $27.22 | |
| Security Systems, Inc. | Works – Monitoring | $38.00 | |
| Senior Care Experts | Admin. – Program Support | $9,000.00 | |
| Site One | Works – Lawn Supplies | $727.84 | |
| Spectrum | Works/Police – Monitoring | $89.99 | |
| St. Matthews Area Ministries | Admin. – Program Support | $4,375.00 | |
| Staples | Admin. – Office Supplies | $412.68 | |
| Stephens & Lawson | Admin. – Audit Preparation | $4,331.25 | |
| Sterling Thompson, Co. | Admin. – Bond Insurance | $4,581.00 | |
| Total Office Products | Police – Office Supplies | $146.06 | |
| Tree Care | Works – Mulch | $1,000.00 | |
| Valvoline | Police – Vehicle Maintenance | $390.04 | |
| Welders Supply | Works – Compressed Air | $37.55 | |
| Wex Bank | All – Fuel for Vehicles | $11,678.33 | |
| Wilson Equipment | Works – Equipment Repairs | $420.00 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Cushman, Larry | Police – Reimbursement for Supplies | $24.10 | |
| Jost, Beth | Admin. – Newsletter Writing | $700.00 | |
| Ratliff, Scott | Police – Reimbursement for Supplies | $102.08 | |
| TOTAL | $428,293.36 | ||
