MINUTES REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 26, 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
Bill Leavell, Commissioner
Chris Leahy, Commissioner
John May, Commissioner
Others Present:
John Singler, City Attorney
Chris Crumpton, City Engineer
Mike Rhodes, City Treasurer
Rheba Roten, Recording Secretary.
PLEDGE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor Masick.
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
There were no guest present at the meeting.
BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The August 12, 2025 Commission Meeting minutes were presented for approval. Commissioner May made a motion for approval of the minutes, and his motion was seconded by Commissioner Leahy. Motion carried unanimously. The August 20, 2025 Investment Committee Meeting Minutes were presented to the Commission for
review.
APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENTAL ACH EXPENSES
After review of the department ACH expenses, Mayor Masick made a motion to approved the payments for processing by the Financial Manager. Commissioner Leavell seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
C. C. A. O. Tyler Johnson—Management Report
C. C. A. O. Tyler Johnson reported the 2025 property taxes were continuing to come into City Hall, and that the deadline to receive the 5% discount was Sunday, August 31. He explained that City Hall staff would honor the discount for anyone whose mailed payments were postmarked by August 31, and for anyone who dropped off payments during the upcoming Labor Day holiday.
C. C. A. O. Tyler Johnson reported that the city’s Recording Secretary had informed him she was stepping down. He thanked her for her service to the city and informed the Commission that there would be more information at a future date regarding next steps.
Johnson reported that the city’s 5 newest Flock Safety cameras had been installed and were operational
for the city’s use.
C.A.O. Johnson informed the Commission that the speed hump replacement project on S. Lyndon Lane was not complete, as the vendor did not properly pour the speed humps to the expected specifications. He explained that he would be working with the City Engineer to ensure the project was finished in an acceptable and expected manner.
Johnson reminded the Commission that City Hall would be closed Monday, September 1, for the Labor Day holiday.
BUILDING PERMIT REVIEW – 9007 SEATON SPRINGS PARKWAY
The Commission reviewed a building permit for demolition of an existing structure, and a new home construction, submitted for 9007 Seaton Springs Parkway. After some questions regarding the submitted plans, Commissioner Leavell made a motion to approve the demolition of the existing structure, with Commissioner May seconding the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Leavell made a motion to approve the new construction plans, on the condition that a potential apartment listed on the building permit was not constructed. Commissioner Leahy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSION REPORTS
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Masick reported on a conversation with a resident she had before the meeting in regard to the apartment complex construction project. Mayor Masick reported that she would find a day and time that her and C.A.O. Johnson could meet the resident onsite to review the resident’s concerns. Mayor Masick also reported on a recent Section 109 meeting she attended, which covers waste management for Louisville Metro.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT REPORT – Commissioner Jackson
Commissioner Jackson was absent.
CODE ENFORCEMENT/SANITATION—Commissioner Leavell
Commissioner Leavell reported on a recent meeting that he had with Code Enforcement Field Officer George Stewart, which included Mayor Masick and C.A.O. Johnson as well.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT – Commissioner Leahy
Commissioner Leahy has no report.
PUBLIC WORKS – Commissioner May
Commissioner May presented a PowerPoint presentation as part of his report. The presentation covered tree removals following a recent storm, landscaping improvements, the guard shack improvement project, a review of the iron gates at S. Lyndon Lane, and signage in the city that need repairs.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT – Attorney John Singler
City Attorney Singler handed out information regarding a city’s ability to donate to causes and organizations, to answer questions raised at the August 12 Commission meeting.
CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT—Chris Crumpton
City Engineer Crumpton was absent but provided information to C.A.O. Johnson to report on in his absence. C.A.O. Johnson reported that the paving bid was complete and would be sent for publication within the next week.
TREASURER’S REPORT—Mike Rhodes
Mr. Rhodes reported that a Treasury Bill had matured at $280,000, which was then rolled into a new Treasury Bill for $282,000, for 3 months at 4.11%. Treasurer Rhodes also reported that the city purchased a $404,000 Treasury Bill for 3 months at 4.11%.
OTHER NON-BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:35 p.m. Commissioner May made a motion for adjournment. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Leavell. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Mary Masick
Tyler Johnson, City Clerk