MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
April 14, 2026
CITY OF HURSTBOURNE
200 WHITTINGTON PARKWAY
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Nicol Mercado conducted the roll call. A quorum of the Commission was present.
Present: Mary Masick, Mayor
Ben Jackson, Commissioner
John May, Commissioner
Bill Leavell, Commissioner
Others Present:
John Singler, City Attorney
Chris Crumpton, City Engineer
Tyler Johnson, City Administrator
Nicol Mercado, City Clerk
PLEDGE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor Mary Masick.
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
Resident Arch Curran shared commemorative items that could be created in honor of America 250 for Hurstbourne.
BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The March 24, 2026, Commission Meeting minutes were presented for approval. Commissioner Jackson made a motion for approval of the minutes as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Leavell. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENTAL ACH EXPENSES
After reviewing the departmental ACH expenses, Commissioner May inquired on the possibility of reclassifying a Public Works invoice. After brief discussion Commissioner May made a motion to approve the payments for processing by the Financial Manager with exception of the invoice for review. Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
BUILDING PERMIT – 407 Edinburgh Place – Garage Addition
After review of the application and all materials provided, Commissioner Jackson made a motion to approve the building permit application with a variance for a forward-facing garage. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Leavell. Motion passed unanimously.
BUILDING PERMIT – 804 Huddersfield Court – Lean-to Shed on Home
Upon discussion of the permit application and all materials provided, it was recommended to the homeowner that continued effort be made into submitting a request for additional storage options that satisfy the city design standards for properly and securely attaching an accessory structure to the home as well as a non-temporary foundation for any such additions. The application was tabled until further steps can be taken from the homeowner.
BUILDING PERMIT – 8402 Nottingham Parkway – Pool House Gazebo
After reviewing the application and all materials provided, Commissioner Leavell made a motion to approve the building permit application contingent on the enclosed side of the gazebo structure being open to the front and back via a breezeway. Motion was seconded by Mayor Masick. Motion passed unanimously.
EXTERIOR PAINT COLOR REVIEW – 8600 Herefordshire Drive
Exterior colors were submitted for approval to the Commission for 8600 Herefordshire Drive. Commissioner Leavell made a motion to approve the submitted paint colors. The motion was seconded by Commissioner May. The motion passed unanimously
ORDINANCE 26-02 AMENDING CHAPTER 153 SIGNAGE – Second Reading
City Attorney John Singler presented for second reading Ordinance 26-02 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AMENDING CHAPTER 153 signage regulations. After discussion, John Singler agreed to modify language as discussed and agreed. Ordinance 26-02 was tabled until City Attorney can make further revisions.
ORDINANACE 26-03 COMPENSATION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF
HURSTBOURNE – Second Reading
City Attorney John Singler presented for second reading Ordinance 26-03 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF HURSTBOURNE. After discussion, Commissioner Jackson made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. His motion was seconded by Mayor Masick. A roll call vote was taken—Mayor Masick—yea, Commissioner Jackson—yea, Commissioner Leavell—no, Commissioner May—no. Ordinance 26-03 was not enacted by a 2-2 vote.
ORDINANCE 26-04 – BUILDING DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR LITTLE LIBRARIES – Second
Reading
City Attorney John Singler presented for second reading Ordinance 26-04 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO BUILDING DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR LITTLE LIBRARIES. After discussion, Commissioner Leavell made a motion to adopt the new revised Ordinance. His motion was seconded by Commissioner May. A roll call vote was taken—Mayor Masick—yea, Commissioner Jackson—yea, Commissioner Leavell—yea, and Commissioner May—yea. Ordinance 26-04 was enacted by a 4-0 vote.
M.O. 26-15 – Approving Contract Extension – Snow Removal – Pro Turf
After brief discussion, Commissioner May made a motion to approve the Order. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson. Motion was carried unanimously.
M.O. 26-16 – Approving Contract Extension – Chemical Services – Pro Turf
After brief discussion, Commissioner May made a motion to approve the Order. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson. Motion was carried unanimously.
M.O. 26-17 – Approving Contract Extension – Turf Mowing – Pro Turf
After brief discussion, Commissioner May made a motion to approve the Order. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Leavell. Motion was carried unanimously.
M.O. 26-18 – Approving Contract Extension – Irrigation – Pro Turf
After brief discussion, Commissioner May made a motion to approve the Order. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Leavell. Motion was carried unanimously.
M.O. 26-19 – Approving Contract Extension – Snow Removal – Aphix
After brief discussion, Commissioner May made a motion to approve the Order. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Leavell. Motion was carried unanimously.
M.O. 26-20 – Approving Contract Extension – Landscape Services – Aphix
After brief discussion, Commissioner May made a motion to approve the Order. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Leavell. Motion was carried unanimously.
CAO TYLER JOHNSON – MANAGEMENT REPORT
CAO Johnson shared an update on the developments on the pothole at Whittington Parkway and Viking Center Drive. Louisville Water Company is to inspect the site and determine if they have a mainline leak below the roadway. CAO Johnson made mention of the new commission chairs through the chamber and let the Commission know to anticipate a municipal order to surplus the old chairs so that the city can donate them to a charitable organization. CAO Johnson informed the Commission that the Fiscal Year 27 budget draft would soon be reviewed with the Financial Manager and Treasurer before being shared with the Commission to begin the budget process. CAO Johnson informed the Commission that the first ISCO meeting of the year is to be held on Wednesday and will begin the preparation and planning for the ISCO tournament in July. CAO Johnson reminded the Commission that the City-wide Yard Sale event is to be, Friday April 24 and Saturday, April 25. Yard signs advertising the sale will be placed around city entrances by the City Clerk on the Monday of that week. CAO Johnson also shared a shirt sample with the Commission as an example of screen-printing options through vendor Oates Flag for an America 250 logo shirt that could be ordered for Commission and staff.
CAO Johnson shared the interpretive sign artwork and language on Colonel Richard Clough Anderson with the Commission. Discussion was had on the extensive work done behind the scenes by Commissioner May and the information which was reviewed for accuracy by the Fraizer History Museum as well as a National Park Service expert and speaker on Colonel Anderson. Cost estimate of packages will be gathered with approved artwork and will be presented at the next commission meeting.
Commissioner May made a motion to accept the wording, images, and layout for the interpretive sign artwork. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Leavell. Motion passed unanimously.
COMMISSION REPORTS
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Masick gave notice she would be sharing the Jefferson County League of Cities invitation for the 4 th annual City Night at the Louisville Bats with City Hall. The event will be in June with a deadline to RSVP by May 29 th . The City Clerk will send out the information to the Commission in time for the deadline.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT REPORT – Commissioner Jackson
Commissioner Jackson had no report.
CODE ENFORCEMENT/SANITATION – Commissioner Leavell
Commissioner Leavell shared a summary of Code Enforcement activity from March 9, 2026, through April 10, 2026, as given by the Code Enforcement Field Officer.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT – Commissioner Leahy
Commissioner Leahy was not present.
PUBLIC WORKS – Commissioner May
Commissioner May shared that the spring refresh of the city was underway as led by the City Horticulturist. This includes the Seaton Springs entrance island, which has been a focus due to its proximity to the Colonel Anderson memorial, as well as the island at the tip of Colonel Anderson Parkway and Linn Station, which will include new trees in the updated landscaping.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT – Attorney John Singler
City Attorney Singler had no report.
CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT – Chris Crumpton
City Engineer Crumpton made note he is still waiting for the surveys for the entrances so that he can continue to work on the detailed designs. He shared plans for a meeting with the City Administrative Officer within the week where they will finalize other items, including pricing for speed hump restriping as well as the striping and phasing for the pedestrian walking lane project
TREASURER’S REPORT – Jerry Plappert
City Treasurer was not present.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:40 p.m., Commissioner Jackson made the motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mayor Masick. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor, Mary Masick
Nicol Mercado, City Clerk