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CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2017
 
The regular meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Rick Tonini. The meeting was held at St. Matthews City Hall, 3940 Grandview Avenue. The following people were present:
 
MAYOR
Richard J. Tonini
 
CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Bernie Bowling
Councilman Frank Flynn
Councilman Tim Holland – absent
Councilman Shaun McKiernan
Councilman Mary Jo Nay
Councilman Stuart Monohan  
Councilman Tony Weiter
Councilman Pat Wissing
 
OTHER OFFICIALS
Susan Clark – St. Matthews City Clerk
Jack Ruf – St. Matthews Planning Officer
Carrie Ritsert – St. Matthews Attorney
Kenan Stratman – St. Matthews Director of Public Works
 
OTHER ATTENDEES
Ray Barrow – Resident                                                         
Cathi Clark – Resident
Bill Bardenwerper – Attorney for Baptist Health
David Gray – President of Baptist Health
Clint Kaho – VP of Baptist Health
John Talbott – Attorney for Baptist Health
Kelly Brothers – Manager of the Eline Library
Mike Chesser – ED, Chamber of St. Matthews
 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was accomplished following the roll call vote.
 
MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Wissing to approve the minutes from the September 12, 2017 meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nay.
 
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Councilman Holland was absent and unable to participate in the vote.
 
A motion was made by Councilman Wissing to approve the minutes from the September 19, 2017 Special Meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nay.
 
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Councilman Holland was absent and unable to participate in the vote.
 
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Tonini announced if anyone in attendance would like to address the council members on any subject not on the agenda now is the time to do so.
 
Mr. Gary Major of S. Church Way expressed his gratitude to the council members for looking out for the constituents who would have been adversely affected by a recent proposed development.
 
Chamber of St. Matthews Executive Director Mike Chesser said plans are being finalized for the Halloween in Brown Park annual event which will be hold Saturday, October 28. An extra hour for trick-or-treating has been added. The event begins at 11:00 a.m. and runs thru 3:00 p.m. Last year over 5,000 children enjoyed the experience.
 
PENDING BUSINESS
 
ORDINANCE 17-11     REZONING – 158 THIERMAN LANE            CARRIE RITSERT, ATTORNEY
                                       Second Reading
First reading of this ordinance was held on September 12, 2017. No additional questions have arisen concerning the change of zoning to this property. The property is currently zoned R-6 and is requesting to move to OR-1 in order to come into compliance. Councilman Bowling made a motion to accept this as second reading and to adopt this ordinance. The motion was seconded bay Councilman Monohan.
 
Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilman McKiernan, Weiter, Monohan, Bowling, Nay, Wissing, and Flynn. No Votes: None. Councilman Holland was absent and unable to participate in the vote.
 
ORDINANCE 17-12     2017-2018 AD VALOREM TAX                       CARRIE RITSERT, ATTORNEY
                                       Second Reading
Councilman Weiter made a motion to summary second reading of Ordinance 17-12. The motion was seconded by Councilman McKiernan.
 
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Councilman Holland was absent and unable to participate in the vote.
 
The ordinance was summarized by Attorney Ritsert. The tax rate will remain at 20 cents for every $100 of assessed value as declared by the Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator. The discount determined will be 45% if paid in the month of October. The public hearing on this issue was held at 6:55 p.m. on September 26, 2 017. Councilman Monohan made a motion to accept Ordinance 17-12 including a 45% discount. The motion was seconded by Councilman McKiernan. 
 
Upon Vote: (5-2) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilman McKiernan, Weiter, Monohan, Wissing and Flynn. No Votes: Councilmen Bowling, and Nay. Councilman Holland was absent and unable to participate in the vote. 
 
NEW BUSINESS

MUNICIPAL ORDER 17-31      ACCEPTANCE OF ANTHEM AS          CARRIE RITSERT, ATTORNEY
                                                     HEALTH INSURANCE 2017-2018
Councilman Flynn relayed the Insurance Committee has met and is recommending health insurance thru the City of St. Matthews is continued with Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield for the 2017-2018 cycle. Councilman Nay made a motion to accept the expenditure of MO 17-31. The motion was seconded by Councilman Weiter. 
 
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Councilman Holland was absent and unable to participate in the vote.
 
PRESENTATION MADE BY BAPTIST HEALTH REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO SIGN APPROVAL PACKAGE
Bill Bardenwerper, attorney for Baptist Health, reviewed proposed changes to a sign package previously approved by the members of the St. Matthews council. The original request in 2016 had specific way-finding signs at 11 feet 10 inches. The council approved 9 feet and 5 inches. The request now is to move the sign allowance to 10 feet 9 inches. Another set of signs originally was requested at 19 feet 7 inches. The council approved 9 feet 3 inches. Baptist Health is now looking at a request for 16 feet. Examples of the signs were shown. A formal request will be forthcoming. No vote was taken. 
 
MUNICIPAL ORDER 17-32      ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT             CARRIE RITSERT, ATTORNEY
                                                     WITH SULLIVAN COZART
Kenan Stratman, St. Matthews Public Works Director, explained the bid opening will be November 12. He also directed the council members to a specific section of the GMP document dated September 15, 2017. The bid does not include window replacement in the project because the cost estimates for the windows was not available. However, the windows will be replaced. The AIA standard with contract is $9,950,000.
 
Councilman Monohan made a motion to accept MO 17-32. The motion was seconded by Councilman Weiter.
 
Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmen McKiernan, Weiter, Monohan, Bowling, Nay, Wissing, and Flynn. No Votes: None. Councilman Holland was absent and unable to participate in the vote.
 
EXPENDITURES
Councilman Bowling made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the total amount of $117,220.95. The motion was seconded by Councilman Weiter.
 
Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmen McKiernan, Weiter, Monohan, Bowling, Nay, Wissing, and Flynn. No Votes: None. Councilman Holland was absent and unable to participate in the vote.
 
COMMITTEE REPORTS

  • Councilman McKiernan relayed he was impressed by the process in choosing a health insurance carrier.
  • Councilman Weiter stated there will be a Rental Committee Meeting on Monday, October 2 at 12 noon.
  • Councilman Monohan inquired about obtaining the RFQ related to the architectural design for the restrooms and playground updates at Brown Park. This is a good winter project for construction implementation in the spring of 2018.

CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Attorney Carrie Ritsert said the Moster case has officially been dismissed. The court has not ruled on the HB 246, garbage bill suit, which affects all of Jefferson County, not just St. Matthews. Ms. Ritsert then proposed a vote on MO 17-33 extending moratorium on electronic message board signs to December 31, 2017. Councilman Monohan made a motion to accept the moratorium on electronic message boards by making a motion to support MO 17-33. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nay.
 
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Councilman Holland was absent and unable to participate in the vote.   
 
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini asked St. Matthews Public Works Director to give a report:

  • Sidewalks on Elmwood are being implemented. This is a joint project between Metro and St. Matthews. Metro is constructing from Hubbards to Trinity Hills, and St. Matthews is constructing Trinity Hills to Cherrywood. As part of the project St. Matthews will be addressing a drainage concert at the corner of Trinity Hills and Elmwood.
  • HDR is expected to have a final draft of the Trinity Hills Drainage Study Complete by the end of the week.
  • HDR Engineering and their right-of-way agent will be meeting soon with St. Matthews to discuss the final steps of the Primrose Roadway Improvement Project.
  • Ash trees along Westport Road from Chenoweth Ln to Sears Ave will be removed due to the infection of the Emerald Ash Boar. St. Matthews is currently obtaining pricing.
  • The RFQ for design services associated with the bathroom and updated playground at Brown Park will be sent soon.
  • Matthews will start a conversation with the arborist for Louisville Metro regarding the infected ash trees along Bowling Blvd. Once an agreed date to remove the trees is set, a plan will be implemented for immediate replanting.
  • The first resurfacing project on Louisville Metro’s agenda in 2018 is to address drainage issues and repave on Bowling Blvd.
  • The joint drainage project between MSD & St. Matthews at Kentucky and Washburn is now complete.
  • Waiting to hear back from MSD regarding the MS4 pending fee.

ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Weiter made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nay.

Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. 
 
Respectfully submitted,
                                                                       
Susan Clark – City Clerk
 
Richard Tonini – Mayor

 

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017      
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:
AT&T   Comm. Center – Phone Service $250.26
Americal Legal Publishing   Admin. – Ordinances Online Renewal $350.00
Baptist Health Occupational Medicine   Police – Routine Drug Testing/Physicals $140.00
Beck PC   Admin. – Reset $400.00
Benovation   All – Supplemental Insurance $1,092.75
Chamber of St. Matthews   Admin. – Program Support $18,500.00
Charles Guelda  & Sons Plumbing, Inc.   City Hall – Stopped up Sewer Line $210.00
Clifford Distributing   Works – Paper Towels $59.26
Covert Track Group ( Forfeiture Funds)   Police – Mapping Product $844.00
Elite K-9 Inc.   Police – Heat Alarm Pro $799.95
Fitzsimmons   Police – Protective Pad for Headrest $150.00
Galls   Police – Supplies $484.28
Hall Contracting (MAPS)   Works – Speed Humps $10,750.00
HDR Engineering   Works – Engineering $14,632.55
HDS White Cap Construction Supply   Works – Supplies and Materials $308.62
Insight Public Sector   Police – Annual Contract $263.51
Kentucky League of Cities   Admin. – KLC Training Conference $2,911.00
Lewis Seed Company   Works – Straw Blankets $199.24
LG&E   Works – Gas and Lights for City $886.86
Louisville Tractor   Works – Supplies and Materials $637.39
Louisville Water   Works – Water $5,956.44
Miller Company   Police – Copy Machine Rental/Supplies $199.51
MPC Promotions   Police – Uniform Parts $85.70
Nugent Sand Company   Works – Sand $113.44
RCS Communications   Police – Radio/Service/Repairs $469.00
S & D Coffee   Police/Admin. – Coffee $383.02
Senior Care Experts   Admin. – Program Support $9,000.00
Southern Water Treatment Services   City Hall – Routine Maintenance $300.00
Spectrum Business   City Hall – Internet Service $153.95
St. Matthews Exterminating   City Hall/Comm. Center – Pest Control $365.00
St. Matthews Area Ministry   Admin. – Program Support $3,750.00
Sterling Thompson Company   Admin. – General Liability Insurance $37,999.00
Total Office Products   Police – Office Supplies $970.16
Treez   Works – Tree Removal on Girard Drive $450.00
Valvoline   Police – Vehicle Maintenance $295.37
Verizon Wireless   Police – Service for MDT’s $1,520.44
Welder’s Supply   Works – Compressed Air $32.24
Willis Klein   Comm. Center – New Hinges for Doors $72.00
Wilson Equipment   Works – Hose Assembly Parts $99.68
Windstream   City Hall – Telephone Service $795.91
       
Reimbursements and Payments      
Tonini, Frank   Works – Reimbursement for Expenses $340.42
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TOTAL     $117,220.95

 

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