MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
JULY 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
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
No guests were present.
BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The July 8, 2025 Commission Meeting minutes were presented for approval. With a couple of minor changes, Commissioner May made a motion for approval of the minutes, and his motion was seconded by Commissioner Leahy. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENTAL ACH EXPENSES
Commissioner Jackson made a motion to approve the ACH expenses as submitted and Commissioner Leavell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
C. C. A. O. Tyler Johnson—Management Report
C. C. A. O. Tyler Johnson reported the 2025 property taxes had arrived at City Hall that day and the work will begin tomorrow to prepare them for mailing.
C. C. A. O. Tyler Johnson presented Municipal Order 25-28—A MUNICIPAL ORDER RELATING TO THE FUNDING FLOODING MITIGATION PROGRAM. Under Section 1. The City hereby authorizes the sum of $100,000 to be taken from the general funds of the city and placed into the Hurstbourne Drainage Improvement Fund for use in the HSWAC drainage improvement programs for the fiscal year 2026.
Commissioner May made a motion to approve MO 25-28. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson. Motion carried unanimously.
C. C. A. O. Tyler Johnson spoke of a resident who requested a waiver for permission to park their truck on the street. The resident had already received notifications and fines regarding the illegal parking of the vehicle. After some discussion, the Commission denied the waiver and City Attorney John Singler with the assistance of Mr. Johnson will resolve this issue with the resident.
Mr. Johnson stated that Baldwin CPAs sent an engagement letter for a three-year contract. The fee for the first year is $20,000, the second year is $21,000 and the third year is $22,000. After some discussion, Commissioner Jackson made a motion to approve the engagement letter with the quoted fees. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Leavell. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSION REPORTS
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Masick thanked C. C. A. O. Tyler Johnson for his long hours and extra work regarding the ISCO golf tournament held in the City of Hurstbourne. In addition, Mayor Masick reminded the Commission that the Jefferson County League of Cities annual dinner will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the Jeffersonian.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT REPORT – Commissioner Jackson
Commissioner Jackson had no report.
CODE ENFORCEMENT/SANITATION—Commissioner Leavell
Commissioner Leavell reported in the past six weeks Code Enforcement Officer George Stewart issued two citations which were $50 each.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT – Commissioner Leahy
Commissioner Leahy reported she had received compliments on the ISCO golf tournament and how well the event was planned and executed. She added that there were 150 hours of police patrolling at $70 hourly rate which will soon increase to $79. The Lyndon police’s June invoice totaled $10, 549.
PUBLIC WORKS – Commissioner May
Commissioner May asked City Engineer Chris Crumpton for a school signage update. Mr. Crumpton reported he is getting an estimate for the school crossing, pedestrian, and no parking signs from Saf-ti-co. Commissioner May reported the guard shack roof was replaced with 30-year shingles and they are looking to purchase materials that have maintenance-free features to last for the next 25-30 years. He reported that Andrea Hanlon, City Horticulturist, reported that weeding will begin soon which was delayed earlier by rain, and a new number system will be applied to each area for identification. He stated that additional tree trimmings are proposed as well as removal of several dead trees in the City park. Lastly, he reported that Ms. Hanlon suggested the bridle path on the Wimborne Way side be trimmed this year.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT – Attorney John Singler
City Attorney Singler reported he will review and make suggestions regarding the building design standards ordinance that pertains to permitted oversized garages on various lot sizes throughout the City.
CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT—Chris Crumpton
City Engineer Crumpton reported there will be a review of the City streets to in order to create a priority list for paving.
TREASURER’S REPORT—Mike Rhodes
Mr. Rhodes reported the City cash flow is down and he transferred $150,000 from the Kentucky League of Cities Enhanced fund to the operating fund. He added there has been no investment activity for the month. The finances year to date are $265,000 favorable compared to the prior year. The revenues are less by $75,000 and the expenses are up by $293,000 and our net income is $368,000 less than the prior year.
OTHER NON-BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:27 p.m. Commissioner Jackson made a motion for adjournment. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Leahy. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Mary Masick
Tyler Johnson, City Clerk