CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
October 28, 2025
A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held in-person on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. 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 (absent) Councilmember Tim Holland (absent)
Councilmember Sarah Landes (absent) Councilmember Mary Jo Nay
Councilmember Frank Flynn Councilmember Amy Olson
Councilmember Nathan Hernandez Councilmember Jackie Vanetti
OTHER OFFICIALS
John Singler – St. Matthews City Attorney
Judi Kassebaum – St. Matthews City Clerk
Chief Barry Wilkerson – St. Matthews Police Department
Detective Kevin Roy – St. Matthews Police
Officer Billy Cundiff – St. Matthews Police
Sargeant George Jetter – St. Matthews Police
OTHER ATTENDEES
Kate Leitner – Manager, Eline Library
Robert Klein – ResidentRay Barrow – Resident
Ray Barrow – Resident
Mike Herrington – Stites & Harbison
Evan Greenert – Resident
Mary Beth Raque – Resident
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was accomplished followed by the roll call of attendance. Councilmembers Bowling, Holland, and Landes were absent.
A motion was made by Councilmember Nay to approve the minutes of the October 14, 2025, council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson. Upon Voice Vote: (5-0) the motion carried.
PUBLIC MEETING COMMENTS
Kate Leitner, Manager of the Eline/St. Matthews Branch of the Library gave the following report:
· Panpipes Flute Choir Fall Music Celebration: Saturday, November 1, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
· 2025 Home Cleaning & Organizing: Monday, November 3, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
· Adult Crafty Night Out: Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
· Adult Board Game Night: Thursday, November 6, 2025, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
· English Conversation Club: Mondays, 6:00 pm
· Family Movie Night: Corpse Bride, Thursday, October 30, 2025, 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm
· Storytimes: Wednesdays 10:15 Baby & 11:15 Toddler; Thursdays 10:15 Preschool & Family
· Main Off-Broadway Play Reading Series: Journey’s End: Sunday, November 9, 2025, 1:30 pm – 4:15 pm
· Dogman Hero Party: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Evan Greenert, resident on Winchester Rd, told the council there is a rat infestation in the neighborhood. He believes two contributing factors include a new chicken coup on Hanover and an abandoned building at 3705 Winchester. The building has a hole in the roof, overgrown yard, and a car that never moves. He has contacted code enforcement in St. Matthews and Louisville Metro. Metro will put out poison, but he is afraid it will poison their dogs. Councilmember Holland has sent an email to St. Matthews code enforcement on this problem. Some neighbors feed the wildlife like squirrels. Mr. Greenert would like a notice to ask neighbors to stop putting food outside that rats might be eating. The Mayor indicated he will talk to St. Matthews code enforcement about the issue to see what can be done. Mr. Greenert has spent money to replace wires in vehicles eaten by the rats, on traps and poisons, and has hired Terminix.
PENDING BUSINESS
No pending business was discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
Municipal Order 25-12 IRB for Our Lady of Lourdes
Mr. Singler explained the order. Councilmember Hernandez ask Mr. Herrington to explain the project. Mr. Herrington explained the school was being renovated and should be completed by the Spring.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (5-0) the motion carried.
Ordinance 25-07 Formation of Standing Committees 1st Reading
Mr. Singler went over the ordinance. Appointments to committees will be in January after elections, and in January 2026.
Councilmember Nay made a motion to accept the 1st reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Flynn. Upon Roll Call Vote: (5-0) the motion carried.
Ordinance 25-08 Formation of Ad Hoc Committees 1st Reading
Mr. Singler went over the ordinance. Fact finding does not need to be an ad hoc committee.
Councilmember Nay made a motion to accept the 1st reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson. Upon Roll Call Vote: (5-0) the motion carried.
EXPENDITURES
Councilmember Nay made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the amount of $85,364.15. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (5-0) the motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
· Councilmember Vanetti said she and Councilmember Olson would talk to Mr. Singler about forming a green committee.
· Councilmember Olson needs nominations for the Neighbor of the Month award.
· Councilmember Nay couldn’t do Halloween in Brown Park this year. Councilmembers Olson and Vanetti worked the booth with Code Enforcement Board Member Weiter. Just under 2,000 pieces of candy were given out and the rest returned. Feedback included liking the Lemon Heads, and the Hot Tomales were too hot. There were no biscuits at the booth this year. The Mayor thanked the council, fire and police departments and the Chamber for having a successful event. It was estimated that 4,000 – 5,000 people attended the event.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
There was no Attorney’s report.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Work to widen Hubbards Lane will begin soon. Most of the affected areas are in Richlawn.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Olson made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay. Upon Voice Vote: (5-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard Tonini, Mayor
Judi Kassebaum, City Clerk
| October 28, 2025 | |||
| BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR DRAW WARRANTS on the City Treasury, | |||
| counter-signed by the City Clerk or Assistant City Clerk authorizing payment of the below listed invoices: | |||
| A+ Paper Shredding, Inc. | Admin. – Contract Services – Shredding | 106.59 | |
| AT&T Telephone | All – Telephone Services | $4,549.60 | |
| Best Equipment Co., Inc. | Works – Repairs & Maintenance – Equipment | $3,700.49 | |
| CDW Government | IT/Police-Antennas, Licensing, Spare Parts, Etc. | $5,625.63 | |
| Charles Guelda & Sons Plumbing | Parks – Repairs & Maintenance | $911.87 | |
| Charter Communications | IT – Service Contract | $220.00 | |
| Cintas | Works – Supplies & Materials | $981.68 | |
| Clark & Riggs | Admin. – Newsletters | $3,117.00 | |
| Clifford Distributing Company | Works – Supplies & Materials | $664.88 | |
| Delta Dental of Kentucky, Inc. | All – Dental Insurance | $6,672.29 | |
| First Financial | All – Multiple | $5,357.14 | |
| Gannett Indiana-Kentucky LocalIQ | Admin. – Legal & Public Notice – Ordinance | $167.00 | |
| Grainger | Works – Supplies & Materials | $30.92 | |
| Great American Financial Services | Police/Admin. – Service Contract/Copies | $238.04 | |
| Guardian Insurance Company | All – Long/Short/Life Insurance | $11,285.00 | |
| Lewis Seed Company | Works – Supplies & Materials – Straw & Fescue | $279.12 | |
| Kathy Williams Creative | Admin. – Newsletters | $1,500.00 | |
| Louisville Gas & Electric Co. | Works – Electric/Gas Services | $2,239.47 | |
| Louisville Water Company | Works – Water Services | $3,654.22 | |
| Middletown Printhouse | Admin. – Special Event- Christmas Reception | $374.85 | |
| Miller Company | Police – Service Contract – Copies | $142.78 | |
| Nixon Power Service Company | Works – Equipment Maintenance & Repairs | $335.00 | |
| Plumbers Supply Company | Works-Maintenance & Repairs-Warwick Park | $23.24 | |
| Prepared | Police – Capital Improvements – 911 Software | $5,790.60 | |
| Premier Fleet Graphics | Police-Capital Improvements-Vehicles-Decals | $1,250.00 | |
| Property & Evidence Assoc. of KY | Police – Dues – Molly Dentinger | $50.00 | |
| RCS Communications | Police- Repairs & Maintenance | $1,149.00 | |
| Small Batch Concrete, LLC | Works – Supplies & Materials | $491.30 | |
| St. Matthews Exterminating Co. | Parks – Pest Control Services | $163.00 | |
| Thomson Reuters | Police – Supplies & Materials | $518.00 | |
| Tony’s Wrecker Service | Police – Towing | $175.00 | |
| Valvoline | Police -Vehicle Main.-Preventative | $527.10 | |
| Verizon Wireless | All – Telephone Services | $3,474.71 | |
| Wex Bank | All – Gasoline | $15,933.22 | |
| Police Forfeiture | |||
| CDW Government | Police – Equipment | $1,572.37 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Allen, Kyle | Police – Reimbursement Training/Travel | $149.00 | |
| Benedict, Kristin | Police – Reimbursement Training/Travel | $149.00 | |
| Bratcher, Joshus | Police – Reimbursement Uniform Alterations | $114.48 | |
| Frisby, Chris | Police – Reimbursement Uniform Expenses | $224.85 | |
| Kemper, David | Police – Reimbursement Candy for Event | $89.54 | |
| McNeill, Patrick | Police – Reimbursement Training/Travel | $65.00 | |
| Nay, Mary Jo | Admin.-Reim. Halloween & Christmas Expenses | $174.17 | |
| Neely, Joshua | Police – Reimbursement Training/Travel | $149.00 | |
| Newman, Jennifer | Police – Reimbursement Training/Travel | $65.00 | |
| Pound, Taylor | Works – Reimbursement Clothing Allowance | $500.00 | |
| Rothenburger, Phillip | Police – Reimbursement Training/Travel | $128.00 | |
| Roy, Kevin | Police – Reimbursement Training/Travel | $220.00 | |
| Shevlin, Kaitlyn | Police – Reimbursement Training/Travel | $65.00 | |
| TOTAL | $85,364.15 | ||
