MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 22, 2025
CITY OF HURSTBOURNE
200 WHITTINGTON PARKWAY
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
ROLL CALL
C. C. A. O. Tyler Johnson conducted the roll call. A quorum of the Commission was present.
Present:
Mary Masick, Mayor
Ben Jackson, Commissioner
Bill Leavell, Commissioner
Chris Leahy, Commissioner
John May, Commissioner
Others Present:
John Singler, City Attorney
Mike Rhodes, City Treasurer
Chris Crumpton, City Engineer
Rheba Roten, Recording Secretary
PLEDGE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor Mary Masick.
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
No guests were present.
BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The April 8, 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.
City Attorney John Singler presented for second reading Ordinance 25-02, Series 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REGULATIONS ON LETTER OF COMPLIANCE
REQUIREMENTS AS WELL AS BUILDING DESIGN AND USE RESTRICTIONS.
The Commission of the City of Hurstbourne desires to update its building design guidelines to better
inform and guide future development and renovation in the City with the goal of encouraging better
development and the preservation of property values in the City. Under Section 150.20(A) is amended to
read and include the following: The City Commission will make all decisions on Letters of
Compliance, following review and recommendations from the supervising Commissioner and the
City Administrative Officer under Chapter 35 of the Codified Ordinances.
Commissioner Leavell made a motion to approve Ordinance 25-02, Series 2025. His motion was
seconded by Commissioner Jackson. A voice roll call vote was taken—Mayor Masick—yea,
Commissioner Jackson—yea, Commissioner Leahy—yea, Commissioner Leavell—yea, and
Commissioner May—yea. Ordinance 25-02, Series 2025 was enacted by a 5-0 vote.
City Administer Tyler Johnson added that a copy of the ordinance will be mailed to the residents plus
adding the ordinance to the City’s website and the newsletter. He reported that a welcome packet is being
prepared for the City’s new residents and the ordinance will be included in their packet.
City Attorney John Singler introduced for first reading Ordinance 25-03, Series 2025—AN
ORDINANCE ADDING A SECTION TO THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES DEALING WITH
PROHIBITING FARM ANIMALS.
In Section 1. A new section of Chapter 90 of the Codified Ordinances is hereby modified as follows:
90.08 FARM ANIMALS IN THE CITY PROHIBITED
Keeping farm animals within city limits, including cows, pigs, sheep, goats, horses, donkeys, chickens,
other poultry, mules, or similar animals is prohibited.
After some discussion, Commissioner Leavell made a motion to approve the introduction and first
reading of Ordinance 25-03, Series 2025. His motion was seconded by Commissioner May. Motion
carried unanimously.
City Attorney John Singler introduced for first reading Ordinance 25-04—AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF HURSTBOURNE FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2025.
City Administrator Tyler Johnson stated that the changes made to the budget were $100,000 was added to
Public Works to cover snow removal services. $70,000 had been reallocated from Public Safety to
Special Community Projects and another $20,000 had been added to Special Community Projects for a
total of $90,000. With these changes, Commissioner Jackson made a motion for approval of the first
reading of Ordinance 25-04. His motion was seconded by Commissioner May. Motion carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Leahy addressed the topic of ghost cars as an ongoing conversation regarding one of the
concerns of the Oxmoor Woods Association. The police ghost cars are used as a deterrent and a request
was made to move them more frequently and to have an officer in them to issue tickets. City
Administrator Johnson added that the transporting speed signs are currently in the City and can be easily
moved to different areas.
City Engineer Chris Crumpton stated he will do research on the rumble strips that were suggested at an
earlier meeting.
C. C. A. O. Tyler Johnson—Management Report
C. C. A. O. Tyler Johnson reported that the preliminary valuations from the PVA will be delivered this
week. In addition, a letter will be mailed to the residents regarding the upcoming ISCO golf tournament.
In addition, on May 19, 2025 he and Mayor Masick along with the City Attorney will conduct a Zoom
call with the Kentucky League of Cities to discuss the Ethics Ordinance changes. On May 13, 2025 the
new Ethics Board members will attend the Commission meeting. He again reminded the Commission
that a new residents welcome packet is being compiled.
COMMISSION REPORTS
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Masick had no report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT REPORT – Commissioner Jackson
Commissioner Jackson had no report.
CODE ENFORCEMENT/SANITATION—Commissioner Leavell
Commissioner Leavell reported the Code Enforcement Officer George Stewart issued eight courtesy
notices and two warning citations. The residents were given 30 days to address their violation problems.
Also, he gave two $100 citations for a trash container left out for an extended period of time and a
commercial vehicle parked in front of a home.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT – Commissioner Leahy
Commissioner Leahy gave the March police activity report. She reported there will be a 12.5% increase in
with the Lyndon police which equals an hourly rate of $79.00 in the upcoming FY26 budget.
PUBLIC WORKS – Commissioner May
Commissioner May conducted a slide presentation along with City Engineer Chris Crumpton. Mr.
Crumpton discussed a bid to correct the current sidewalks on Bedfordshire and Cheshire Way plus
Bedfordshire and Herefordshire Drive. These sidewalks do not meet ADA requirements and there are
curbs that are in need of repair. After a lengthy discussion, Commissioner May made a motion to accept
the bid from Lawrence and Associates for $25,057.64. His motion was seconded by Commissioner
Jackson. Motion carried unanimously.
In addition, Commissioner May illustrated stop signs from other cities that the Commission may consider.
He pointed out the City’s website may redesign the tabs to include local pictures which highlight
Hurstbourne.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT – Attorney John Singler
City Attorney Singler had no report.
CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT—Chris Crumpton
City Engineer Crumpton reported the Wessex Place ditch is completed and he will supply pictures.
TREASURER’S REPORT—Mike Rhodes
Mr. Rhodes reported that a Treasury bill had matured in the amount of $515,000. Of that amount,
$280,000 was placed in a Certificate of Deposit at 4.22% for four months. The remaining amount of
$235,000 was deposited in the City’s operating fund. He reported that year to date the City is ahead at
$173,000, the revenue is $112,000 above and the expenses are $61,000.
OTHER NON-BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:45 p.m., Commissioner Jackson made the motion to adjourn. His motion was seconded by
Commissioner Leahy. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Mary Masick
Tyler Johnson, City Clerk