MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 16, 2026
CITY OF HURSTBOURNE
200 WHITTINGTON PARKWAY
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
ROLL CALL
CAO Tyler Johnson conducted the roll call. A quorum of the Commission was present.
Present:
Mary Masick, Mayor
Ben Jackson, Commissioner
John May, Commissioner
Bill Leavell, Commissioner
Chris Leahy, Commissioner
Others Present: John Singler, City Attorney
PLEDGE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor Masick.
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
Karl Price, candidate for County Attorney, briefly addressed the Commission.
BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The December 9, 2025 Commission Meeting minutes were presented for approval. Commissioner Jackson made a motion for approval of the minutes and his motion was seconded by Commissioner May. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENTAL ACH EXPENSES
After review of the department ACH expenses, Commissioner Jackson made a motion to approve the payments for processing by the Financial Manager. Commissioner May seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
CAO Tyler Johnson—Management Report
CAO Tyler Johnson reported that the city had been asked to submit a letter of support in regards to a planned firearms training center that would be utilized by multiple suburban city police agencies, including Lyndon PD. The Commission directed CAO Johnson to draft a letter of support for the Mayor’s review and approval. CAO Johnson distributed financial disclosure forms to the Commission and asked that they return them to City Hall by the next scheduled Commission meeting. CAO Johnson also distributed a calendar of events for the Commission’s review before finalizing the calendar at the next meeting. Finally, CAO Johnson reminded the Commission of their upcoming planning session, scheduled for Thursday, January 29.
M.O. 26-01 Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem
Commissioner Leavell made a motion to nominate Ben Jackson to serve as Mayor Pro-Tem. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Leahy. The motion carried with 4 ayes and one nay.
M.O. 25-02 Appointment of Superintendents
The following nominations were made to designate superintendents to each city department: General Government – Commissioner Ben Jackson – Commissioner Leavell made the motion, with a second by Commissioner Leahy. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Works – Commissioner John May – Commissioner
May made the motion, with a second by Mayor Masick. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Safety – Commissioner Chris Leahy
Mayor Masick made the motion, with a second by Commissioner Jackson. Motion carried unanimously.
Sanitation/Code Enforcement – Commissioner Bill Leavell
Mayor Masick made the motion, with a second by Commissioner Jackson. Commissioner May made a motion to accept the nominations as listed. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Leavell. The motion passed unanimously.
M.O. 25-03 Appointment of Investment Committee Commissioners
Commissioner May made a motion to nominate Commissioner Leavell to the Investment Committee. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson. The motion carried unanimously.
M.O. 25-04 Appointment of CAO, ABC, Code Enforcement
Commissioner May made a motion to appoint Tyler Johnson as the city’s CAO, City Clerk, ABC Enforcement Officer, and Code Enforcement Officer. The motion was seconded by Mayor Masick. The motion carried unanimously.
M.O. 25-05 Appointment of City Attorney
Commissioner Jackson made a motion to appoint John Singler as City Attorney, at a contracted hourly rate to be billed monthly. The motion was seconded by Mayor Masick. The motion carried unanimously.
M.O. 25-06 Appointment of City Treasurer
Commissioner Jack Leavell made a motion to appoint Mike Rhodes as the City Treasurer. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson. The motion carried unanimously.
M.O. 25-07 Appointment of City Engineer
Commissioner May made a motion to appoint Chris Crumpton as the City Engineer. Mr. Crumpton’s rate sheet was attached for Commissioner review. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson. The motion passed unanimously.
M.O. 25-08 Appointment of Code Enforcement Field Officer
Commissioner Leavell made a motion to appoint George Stewart as the city’s Code Enforcement Field Officer. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Leahy. The motion carried unanimously.
M.O. 25-09 Appointment of Hurstbourne Stormwater Advisory (HSWAC) Committee
Mayor Masick made a motion to appoint Commissioner John May to the HSWAC committee. The motion was seconded by ommissioner Jackson. The motion carried unanimously.
M.O. 25-10 City Expense Authorizations and Limits
Commissioner Jackson made a motion to establish the city’s expense authorization limits, as amended following discussion by the Commission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson. The motion carried unanimously.
M.O. 25-11 Approving Horticultural Services
Commissioner May made a motion to appoint Hanlon Horticultural Services as the city’s horticulturalist at a contracted monthly rate. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson. The motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 25-08 – Ordinance Revising Non-Elected Officers – Second Reading
Following brief discussion, Commissioner May made the motion to approve Ordinance 25-08 as amended. Mayor Masick seconded the motion. A roll call vote was held – Mayor Masick – aye; Commissioner Jackson – aye; Commissioner Leavell – aye; Commissioner Leahy – aye; Commissioner May – aye
M.O. 26-12 – Appointment of City Clerk
Commissioner Jackson made the motion to appoint Nicol Mercado as City Clerk. The motion was seconded by Mayor Masick. The motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 26-01 – Resolution Establishing an America250 KY City Committee
After brief discussion, Mayor Masick made the motion to approve Resolution 26-01 for submission to the state for creation of Hurstbourne’s America250 KY City Committee. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson. The motion carried unanimously.
Exterior Paint Color Approvals: 8618 Nottingham Parkway & 705 Colonel Anderson Parkway
After brief discussion of paint color options present for both properties, Commissioner May made a motion to approve. The motion was seconded by Mayor Masick. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMISSION REPORTS
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Masick reminded the Commission of the next JCLC meeting, where LMPD Police Chief Humphrey would be in attendance. Mayor Masick also reported to the Commission that they would be receiving a planning session packet next week.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT REPORT – Commissioner Jackson
Commissioner Jackson had no report.
CODE ENFORCEMENT/SANITATION—Commissioner Leavell
Commissioner Leavell reported on the city’s code enforcement year-end report, and reviewed the latest 6-week report from the Code Enforcement Field Officer.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT – Commissioner Leahy
Commissioner Leahy reported on Lyndon PD’s police activity over the month of December.
PUBLIC WORKS – Commissioner May
Commissioner May reported on the status of the Lowe Elementary crosswalk project, and distributed photos of the city’s brick entrances for a discussion regarding the entrances need for improvement and possibly rebuild.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT – Attorney John Singler
City Attorney John Singler had no report.
CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT—Chris Crumpton
City Engineer Crumpton was absent; no report given.
TREASURER’S REPORT – Treasurer Mike Rhodes
City Treasurer Mike Rhodes reported on a 1-month Treasury Bill that was reinvested at a 3.3% rate.
OTHER NON-BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:06 p.m., Commissioner Jackson made the motion to adjourn. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Leavell. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Mary Masick
Nicol Mercado, City Clerk