MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 10, 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
Chris Leahy, Commissioner
John May, Commissioner
NOTE: Commission Jackson attended the meeting by Zoom and was visible and audible
via the commission chamber’s TV
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
Ethics Board member Henry Frick was in attendance.
BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The May 27, 2025 Commission Meeting minutes were presented for approval. Commissioner Leahy made a motion for approval of the minutes and her motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENTAL ACH EXPENSES
Commissioner May made a motion to approve the ACH expenses and Commissioner Leahy seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
City Attorney John Singler presented for summary and second reading of Ordinance 25-05—AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF HURSTBOURNE FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2025 TO JUNE 30, 2026.
After some discussion, Commissioner Jackson made a motion for approval of Ordinance 25-05. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Leahy. Roll call vote was taken—Mayor Masick—yea, Commissioner Jackson—yea, Commissioner Leahy—yea, and Commissioner May—yea. Ordinance 25-05 was enacted 4-0.
City Attorney John Singler presented for introduction and first reading Ordinance No. 25-06—AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF HURSTBOURNE AD VALOREM TAX ASSESSMENT AND THE LEVYING OF AD VALOREM TAX THEREON FOR CITY PURPOSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026.
In section 2. An ad valorem tax for the fiscal year of the City ending June 30, 2026, is hereby levied and fixed at the rate of $.176 per $100.00 of all real estate assessed for taxation and subject to taxation by the said City under assessment date of January 1, 2025 as made by the Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator.
After some discussion, Commissioner Jackson made a motion to approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 25-06. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Leahy. Motion carried unanimously.
City Attorney John Singler introduced a draft ordinance regarding the City of Hurstbourne Code of Ethics. Mr. Singler explained the ordinance is a comprehensive revision establishing an ethical conduct code applicable to the officers, employees of the City, and city agencies. He added that once the ordinance is passed there will be training offered by Kentucky League of Cities for the Commission. After a lengthy discussion, Mr. Singler stated for the convenience of the Commission, he would highlight the areas of the ordinance that are voluntary and not legally required and provide a new copy for review by the Commission at a future meeting.
MUNICIPAL ORDER 26, SERIES 2025—Under Section 1. This municipal order will establish the City of Hurstbourne 4 th of July Parade route including assembly, starting point and termination point, event time, type of vehicle permitted in the procession and the post-parade social event. Commissioner May stated that the municipal order would codify and would establish a pattern for future use. He made a motion for passage of MO 26, Series 2025. The motion was not seconded. Mayor Masick expressed her concern on placing the announcement of the parade on Hurstbourne Neighbor Facebook. She added that this site is not supported by the City of Hurstbourne. The City’s website and Reach Alert are the main means of communication along with postcards. She added that the parade is for the City’s taxpaying citizens. After some discussion of expense, the Commission decided not to mail postcards for this event.
Commissioner May amended his motion to approve MO 26, 2025 as it is written but omit the Hurstbourne Facebook post and agree to place the announcement on the City’s website plus Reach Alert. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Leahy. Motion carried unanimously.
C. C. A. O. Tyler Johnson—Management Report
C. C. A. O. Tyler Johnson reported letters had been mailed to the citizens explaining the permit process on parking on the streets during the ISCO golf tournament in July. In addition, local businesses were informed they could use discretion on how to use their parking lots during the event. He stated that he, Mayor Masick, and Commissioner Leahy will walk the tournament site on June 18, 2025 to finalize the security patrols and parking.
Mr. Johnson reported that a security system is being installed at City Hall by Sonitrol and key fobs will be issued to the Commissioners, staff, and a select group. He added that postcards were mailed to the citizens regarding Junk Day on June 21 st . Lastly, he discussed a flyer announcing the grand opening of the Panther’s Park all-abilities playground located at 8307 Nottingham Parkway on July 29 th .
C. C. A. O. Tyler Johnson discussed a building permit for a playground structure which is larger than the current ordinance standards and exceeds the 120 square feet restriction. In addition, a portion of the structure is enclosed with doors and windows. Commissioner Leahy made a motion that the Commission deny the request based on the ordinance and that C. C. A. O. Tyler Johnson show the applicant the ordinance. Motion was seconded by Mayor Masick.
Commissioner May spoke against the motion because Commissioner Leavell who heads Code Enforcement was absent. After some further discussion, the motion passed with a 3-1 vote with Commissioner May opposing. City Attorney John Singler added that the resident does have the right to appeal.
COMMISSION REPORTS
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Masick reported she had received an update from Matt Ricketts regarding the Arden Oxmoor Apartments. The manager is Adam Hicks, and he stated that they are ready to move forward with the project. He said that trees had been removed, and the remaining trees have protection fencing. The topsoil will be striped and moved to another location. If rock is encountered, the adjacent neighbors will be notified if there is noise.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT REPORT – Commissioner Jackson
Commissioner Jackson had no report.
CODE ENFORCEMENT/SANITATION—Commissioner Leavell
Commissioner Leavell was absent; therefore, there was no report.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT – Commissioner Leahy
Commissioner Leahy reported that an order had been placed for the additional five Flock cameras. Hurstbourne Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School from June 9th-13th and they have requested additional police patrol. Lastly, the concept of rumble strips will be discussed at a later date.
PUBLIC WORKS – Commissioner May
Commissioner May deferred his report to City Engineer Chris Crumpton. Mr. Crumpton reported the ADA ramps are being installed on Bedfordshire and additional restoration work is ongoing. The speed hump refurbish on South Lyndon will begin after the ISCO tournament. He had a lengthy discussion with the Commission regarding the brick walls on Country Club Lane and additional field work was suggested. After a discussion, Mr. Crumpton decided to speak with the developer of the One Hurstbourne Place to help determine ownership.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT – Attorney John Singler
City Attorney Singler had no report.
CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT—Chris Crumpton
City Engineer Crumpton had no additional report.
TREASURER’S REPORT—Mike Rhodes
Mr. Rhodes reported that two Treasury Bills were purchased. One bill was the Stormwater Fund, which was $173,000 for three months at 4.21%, and the other was $209,000 at 4.17% with a 3-month maturity.
OTHER NON-BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
Board of Ethics member Henry Frick asked the Commission to consider a proposal of identifying vacant lots surrounding the City and utilize some of the City’s cash investments to acquire those lots. This concept would prevent encroachment upon the City and prevent crowding. He asked for a motion and Mayor Masick stated the idea would be discussed at a later date.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:11 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