MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 27, 2024
CITY OF HURSTBOURNE
200 WHITTINGTON PARKWAY
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
Mayor Mary Masick called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
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
Marc Norton, Commissioner
Chris Leahy, Commissioner
Others Present:
John Singler, City Attorney
Chris Crumpton, City Engineer
Rheba Roten, Recording Secretary
PLEDGE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor Masick.
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
No Hurstbourne residents were present.
BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The August 13, 2024 Special Called Meeting minutes were presented for approval. Commissioner Leahy made a motion for approval of the minutes and her motion was and was seconded Commissioner Leavell. Motion carried unanimously.
Second Reading and Approval of Ordinance 24-04—AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PROHIBITION OF CANNABIS BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF HURSTBOURNE.
Commissioner Jackson made a motion for approval of the second reading of Ordinance 24-04. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Leavell. Voice roll call was taken—Mayor Masick—yea, Commissioner Norton—yea, Commissioner Jackson—yea, Commissioner Leavell—yea, and Commissioner Leahy—yea. Ordinance 24-04 was enacted with a vote of 5-0.
City Attorney John Singler introduced Ordinance 24-05—AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REGULATIONS ON TEMPORARY STORAGE UNITS AND DUMPSTERS. This will allow the permits to extend from 30 days to ninety days.
Commissioner Leahy made a motion for approval of introduction and first reading of Ordinance 24-05. Her motion was seconded by Commissioner Norton. Motion passed unanimously.
C. A. O. Tyler Johnson—Management Report
C. A. O. Tyler Johnson introduced Lyndon Police Chief Rob Schroeder and Detective Wampler who were there to express their opinions regarding Flock Cameras. After a lengthy discussion, it was decided that the Commission will meet again prior to the 30 days of the expiration date of the current contract with the company. A set date for the meeting will be determined and Mr. Johnson will notify the Commission.
C. A. O. Tyler Johnson reported he had spoken with the ISCO tournament director and there will be a future meeting to prioritize the City’s concerns regarding the tournament in terms of residential safety and logistics.
C. A. O. Tyler Johnson reported that Louisville Water may complete the culvert on Nottingham in 60 days or less with weather permitting.
The playground to be constructed at Our Savior Lutheran property has a completion date by March 2025. The ownership of the existing fence will be researched and a walk through by C. A. O. Johnson and City Engineer Chris Crumpton is scheduled.
C. A. O. Tyler Johnson reported that there was a recent inquiry about renting an office at City Hall on a month-to-month basis at a premium price. After much discussion, Commissioner Jackson stated he suggested that Mr. Johnson speak with the interested party and the concept could work if a long-term lease is a viable option.
In addition, Mr. Johnson discussed a current tenant who expressed interest in renewing his three-year lease. The Commission discussed the possibility that the lease would contain annual elevated monetary increments during those three years. Mr. Johnson stated he will discuss this proposal with the tenant and report the outcome to the Commission at the next meeting.
COMMISSION REPORTS
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Masick discussed the option of allowing local health providers to display their services to the citizens at the city annual family picnic to be held on September 22, 2024. C. C. A. O. Tyler Johnson stated he would reach out to the health providers and would discuss the results with the Commission.
In addition, Mayor Masick reported she had attended the Jefferson County League of Cities’ monthly meeting. The JCLC board decided to create a resolution opposing the Middle Housing issue. This topic will be discussed at a meeting conducted by David Jones on September 19, 2024 at Lyndon City Hall. The Commission was invited to attend.
Mayor Masick recently attended a Zoom monthly meeting with Louisville Metro Mayor Greenberg. He spoke about the Louisville Economic Development Alliance which is being formed and the temporary C. E. O. Pat Mallory has been announced. Also, she reported that Jessica Kincaid spoke about the office of Art and Creative Industries which supports urban areas.
Lastly, Mayor Masick stated that Louisville is one of six finalists for the Sundance Film Festival.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT – Commissioner Norton
Commissioner Norton stated he had no additional report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT REPORT – Commissioner Jackson
Commissioner Jackson has no report.
PUBLIC WORKS – Commissioner Leavell
Commissioner Leavell had no report.
CODE ENFORCEMENT/SANITATION—Commissioner Leahy
Commissioner Leahy reported that she had met with Mayor Masick, City Attorney Singler, and C.A.O. Johnson and they had created a first draft document outlining new and updated building code standards for the city. Their next step is to meet again and begin finalizing a document for the Commission to review.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT – Attorney John Singler
City Attorney John Singler had no report.
CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT—Chris Crumpton
City Engineer Crumpton distributed copies of Alternative Bid #3, which includes Colonel Anderson Parkway down to and including Gateshead Court in the amount of $73,680.28. The project will begin in October and paving will be conducted by Flynn Brothers.
TREASURER’S REPORT – Treasurer Mike Rhodes
City Treasurer Mike Rhodes reported there had been two recent investments. $406,000 in Treasury Bills at 5.04% and the Storm Water Fund for three months at 5.10%.
OTHER NON-BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:42 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