MINUTES REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 22, 2023
CITY OF HURSTBOURNE
200 WHITTINGTON PARKWAY
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
Mayor Mary Masick called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
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
Marc Norton, 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 Masick.
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
No guests were present.
BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The August 8, 2023 minutes were presented for approval. After a minor change, Commissioner Jackson made a motion for approval of the amended minutes and his motion was and was seconded by Commissioner Norton. Motion carried unanimously.
Municipal Order 23-28—–Relating to Check Register Approvals for July 2023
Commissioner Jackson made a motion to approve MO 23-28. His motion was seconded by Mayor Masick. Motion carried unanimously.
A. O. Tyler Johnson—Management Report
A. O. Tyler Johnson reported the paving notices were mailed to those residents affected by the upcoming street paving. He reported the truck at 710 Nottingham had been removed and the other cars had been moved by the owner of the residence. In addition, C. A. O. Tyler Johnson stated the recycle carts have been delivered to the residents and they have the option to set out the small bins for Rumpke to collect them.
Mayor Masick read a thank you note from Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jackson expressing their appreciation for the Mayor and the City staff.
COMMISSION REPORTS
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Masick had no report.
CODE ENFORCEMENT/SANITATION REPORT – Commissioner Norton
Commissioner Norton had no report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT REPORT –Commissioner Jackson
Commissioner Jackson had no report.
PUBLIC SAFETY – Commissioner Leavell
Commissioner Leavell reported the July police activity report reflected no traffic citations, five warnings, and two assaults. There was additional discussion regarding a future false alarm ordinance.
PUBLIC WORKS—Commissioner Wagner
Commissioner Wagner was absent. In her absence, Mayor Masick reported that the Oxmoor Woods lighting project is ongoing, and the old lights will be used until the project is concluded and they will then be removed.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT – Attorney John Singler
City Attorney John Singler had no report.
CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT—Chris Crumpton
City Engineer Chris Crumpton reported that milling will begin this week and the street paving in two weeks. He added that the Nottingham patch is now milled and will be paved.
City Engineer Chris Crumpton reported on the Top Golf traffic survey since its opening, and it reflected that the traffic count is down.
In addition, Mr. Crumpton reported on the Nottingham Parkway project, which is partnered with MSD, stated the walls have been ordered and he hopes they will be installed at the beginning of the project. He will be meeting with Joe Exley, with MSD, regarding the Seaton Springs Court and Wessex Place projects.
TREASURER’S REPORT – Treasurer Mike Rhodes
City Treasurer Mike Rhodes had no report. Mayor Masick expressed her opinion that the Finance Committee should be re-instated where minutes are taken and the meetings are subject to the open meetings law. In addition, she stated the meeting minutes would reflect the functions and the decisions of the committee.
OTHER NON-BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
Resolution 02-2023—A Resolution Recognizing and Thanking Jim Leidgen for His Tenure as Hurstbourne City Administrative Officer
Mayor Masick made a motion to approve Resolution 02-2023. Her motion was seconded by Commissioner Leavell. Motion carried unanimously. C. A. O. Tyler Johnson stated a copy of the Resolution will be mailed to Mr. Leidgen along with a letter from the Commission and a copy of the plaque that will hang in the Commission Chambers.
At 5:08 p.m., Mayor Masick made a motion to close the Regular Meeting and enter Executive Session under KRS 61.810 (1) (c) to discuss litigation. Her motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson. Motion carried unanimously.
At 5:32 p.m., Mayor Masick mad a motion to exit the Executive Session and re-enter the Regular Meeting. Her motion was seconded by Commissioner Leavell. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:33 p.m. Commissioner Jackson made the motion to adjourn. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Norton. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Mary Masick Tyler Johnson, City Clerk