CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2023
A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held in-person on Tuesday, September 26, 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 (absent) Councilmember Nathan Hernandez
OTHER OFFICIALS
John Singler – St. Matthews City Attorney
Rheba Roten – St. Matthews City Clerk
OTHER ATTENDEES
Gary Major – Resident
David and Maria Marchal – Residents
Patrick Chapman- Resident
Mary Ruckriegel- Resident
Michael Huggins- Resident
John and Anne Blim- Resident
Kate Leitner – Manager, St. Matthews/Eline Library Branch
Chief Barry Wilkerson – St. Matthews Police Department
Kenan Stratman – St. Matthews Public Works Department
Jack Ruf – St. Matthews Planning Manager
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.
- Saturday, September 30 @ 10:30 a.m. Meet your St. Matthews City Councilmembers
- October 7 @ 2-3 p.m. Oreya Ou—Chinese Tea Tasting
- Adult Book Discussion October 10 @ 2-3 p.m. Discussing Salvage the Bones by Jessamyn Ward
- Every Monday @ 6-7 p.m.—English Conversation Club
- Thursday, October 5 @ 3:30-4:30 p.m.—Reading with Mercy the Comfort Dog
- Saturday, October 7 @ 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Pint Size Playdate
- October 9 @ 10:15-11:15 a.m. Mixed up Monday – Stories, songs and activities for children
PENDING BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 23-05 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
PARTIAL STREET CLOSURE OF
THOMPSON AVENUE
City Attorney Singler conducted the second reading of Ordinance 23-05 regarding the partial street closure of Thompson Avenue. The floor was opened for discussion. Councilmember Flynn added that whether the partial street closure occurs, the fire hydrant should be removed from its current location. Resident Dave and Maria Marchal thanked the Council for their consideration of the closure. After much discussion, Councilmember Bowling made a motion for second reading and passage of Ordinance 23-05. Her motion was seconded by Councilmember Bowling.
Upon voice Vote: (6-1) the motion carried with Councilmember Landes abstaining.
Per KRS.132.027 and in order to determine the 2023 tax rate, a motion was made by Councilmember Bowling to close the Regular Meeting and enter into a Public Hearing. His motion was seconded by Councilmember Holland. Resident Gary Major asked the Council what the percentage rate of discount will be. Mayor Tonini answered and stated it will remain at 40%. No other residents spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Bowling to close the Public Hearing and to resume the Regular Meeting. His motion was seconded by Councilmember Holland.
Upon voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
ORDINANCE 23-06 ORDINANCE RELATING TO AD VALOREM JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING IN 2024
City Attorney Singler conducted the second reading of Ordinance 23-06 regarding the tax rate for the fiscal year ending 2024. A motion was made by Councilmember Holland to approve Ordinance 23-06. His motion was seconded by Councilmember Olson.
Upon voice vote: (7-0) the motion carried.
MUNICIPAL ORDER 23-22 JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A PARKING WAIVER FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4621 SHELBYVILLE ROAD CASE NUMBER 23-PARKWAIVER-0005
After much discussion regarding the property at 4621 Shelbyville Road which will be a bank with reconfigured parking. Councilmember Flynn made a motion for approval of Municipal Order 23-22. His motion was seconded by Councilmember Bowling.
Upon voice vote: (7-0) the motion carried
MUNICIPAL ORDER 23-23 JOHN SINGLER, ATTORNEY
A MUNICIPAL ORDER RELATING TO THE BID AWARD FOR GIRARD DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
After much discussion regarding the Girard Drive drainage improvement, the bid was awarded to Excel Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $164,136. Councilmember Flynn made a motion for approval of Municipal Order 23-23. His motion was seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
Upon voice vote: (7-0) 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 $171,602.96. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Clark.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (6-0) the motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
- Councilmember Hernandez requested a report for the first quarter financial statement with variances regarding the new City budget.
- Councilmember Clark asked for an update on the Parks Committee regarding the upcoming “Light Up St. Matthews” event.
- Councilmember Olson reported the second recipient of the “Outstanding Neighbor Award” will be presented on Sunday, October 1, 2023
- Councilmember Holland had no report.
- Councilmember Bowling referred his report to Chief of Police Barry Wilkerson. He reported that there will be three to four new hired in October and an $88,000 grant will be spent on bodycams.
- Councilmember Flynn reported a large savings since the beginning of the new health savings program. In addition, he requested a meeting regarding an addition to the Trinity Stadium Community Center Park.
- Councilmember Landes inquired if the “Meet the Council Members” notification was placed on the City’s Facebook page.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
No report.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tonini had no report.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Holland made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Olson.
Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rheba Roten, City Clerk
Mayor Richard Tonini
| September 26, 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: | |||
| Advanced Business Solutions | IT-Support | $505.00 | |
| American Legal Publishing Corp | Admin – Service Contract | $350.00 | |
| Archive Social | IT-Licenses | $4792.00 | |
| AT&T | All – Telephone Service | $5857.13 | |
| Baptist Health Occupational Medicine | Police – Physicals | $454.00 | |
| BMS, LLC | All – Insurance Addendum | $110.00 | |
| CDW-G Government | IT – Licenses | $438.50 | |
| Charter Communications | Works – Monitoring | $11.55 | |
| Cintas | Works – Supplies | $1059.93 | |
| Clifford Distributing Co., Inc. | Works/C. Center- Supplies and Materials | $888.66 | |
| Cross Chrysler Jeep | Police – Vehicle Repairs/Maintenance | $104.60 | |
| Cundiff Electric | C. Ctr. – Electric | $3037.83 | |
| Enterprise Fleet Management | Police – Vehicles Lease | $13,508.94 | |
| First National Bank | Admin – Misc | $51.06 | |
| Guardian Insurance Company | Admin – Insurance | $9271.21 | |
| Goodyear Auto Service Group | Police/Works – Vehicle Repairs | $1126.41 | |
| IdentiGo | Police – Fingerprinting new officers | $60.00 | |
| Intec | C. Ctr. – Cleaning Building | $950.00 | |
| John Conti Coffee | Admin – Office Supplies | $219.05 | |
| KEMI | All- Workers Comp Installment/Audit | $27,428.47 | |
| Louisville Water Company | Works – Water | $4075.77 | |
| Marilla Design and Construction | Works #11- Phase II Comm. Ctr | $28,464.02 | |
| Miller Company | Police – Copy Charges | $316.03 | |
| Napa Auto Parts | Works/Police – Materials | $636.50 | |
| Quadient, Inc | Admin- Service Contract | $225.04 | |
| RCS Communications | Works – Equipment Main/Repair | $1379.90 | |
| Rumpke | Works – Garbage Collection | $63.63 | |
| Saf-Ti-Co | Works/Maps – Supplies & Signs | $1906.70 | |
| St. Matthews Area Ministries | Admin- 1st Qtr. Dist Program Support | $6250.00 | |
| St. Matthews Chamber of Commerce | Admin- 1st Qtr. Dist Program Support | $25,000.00 | |
| Stephen C. Glauber | Police – Contract Services | $150.00 | |
| Stephens & Lawson, CPA’s | Admin – CPA Consultant | $3162.50 | |
| The Courier-Journal | Admin – Legal Ad | $144.44 | |
| Tony’s Wrecker Service | Police – Towing | $600.00 | |
| Total Office Products | Police – Office Supplies | $113.28 | |
| TransUnion | Police – Contract Services- Investigative | $335.40 | |
| Treez | Works- Tree Trimming/Removal | $800.00 | |
| Valvoline, LLC | Works – Vehicle Maintenance | $212.14 | |
| Verizon Wireless | All- Telephone | $2119.26 | |
| WEX Bank | All – Fuel & Miscellaneous | $21,231.55 | |
| Xcitium | IT – Email Security Endpoints | $926.25 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Coty, Michael | Police – Expense/Travel | $667.20 | |
| Doyle, Lisa | Police – Training/Travel | $689.24 | |
| Frisby, Chris | Police- Expense Reimbursement | $95.93 | |
| Shepard, Barbara | Police- Training/Travel | $1050.00 | |
| Summitt, Susan | Admin- Sweeper Reimbursement | $63.59 | |
| TOTAL | $171,602.96 | ||
