MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
MAY 13, 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
Mike Rhodes, City Treasurer
Chris Crumpton, City Engineer
PLEDGE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor Mary Masick.
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
Ethics Board members Henry Frick and Robert Rudd were in attendance. Mayor Masick introduced the Ethic board members, and they were presented with the 2024 City audit. The Commissioners introduced themselves individually. One board member, Ruth Bewley, was absent and will attend a future meeting to be introduced.
BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The April 22, 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 Jackson. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENTAL ACH EXPENSES
Commissioner Jackson made a motion to approve the ACH expenses with the suggestion to send out to the respective Commissioner’s area prior to the meetings. Commissioner Leahy seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
City Attorney John Singler presented for second reading Ordinance 25-04—AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF HURSTBOURNE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2025.
After some discussion, Commissioner Jackson made a motion for approval of Ordinance 25-04. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Leavell. Voice roll call was taken—Mayor Masick—yea, Commissioner Jackson—yea, Commissioner Leavell—yea, Commissioner Leahy—yea, and Commissioner May—yea. Ordinance 25-04 was enacted with a 5-0 vote.
City Attorney John Singler presented for second reading Ordinance 25-03, Series 2025—AN ORDINANCE ADDING A SECTION TO THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES DEALING WITH PROHIBITING FARM ANIMALS.
In Section 1. A new section of Chapter 90 of the Codified Ordinances is hereby modified as follows:
90.08 FARM ANIMALS IN THE CITY PROHIBITED
Keeping farm animals within city limits, including cows, pigs, sheep, goats, horses, donkeys, chickens, other poultry, mules, or similar animals is prohibited.
Commissioner Leavell made a motion to approve Ordinance 25-03. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson. Voice roll call was taken—Mayor Masick—yea, Commissioner Jackson—yea, Commissioner Leavell—yea, Commissioner Leahy—yea, and Commissioner May—yea.
Ordinance 25-03 was enacted with a 5-0 vote.
C. C. A. O. Tyler Johnson—Management Report
C. C. A. O. Tyler Johnson presented the Commission the most recent and accurate copy of the City’s proposed budget. The first reading of budget ordinance will be on May 27, 2025. The second reading will follow on June 10, 2025.
C. C. A. O. Tyler Johnson stated the recent preliminary valuations were received and the compensating rate will remain at .176 per $100 of assessed value. This rate will generate $1.76 million in property taxes.
In addition, Mr. Johnson reported a bid was sent out for the City’s Property, Liability and Workers’ Compensation insurance. Four insurance agencies were notified along with the Kentucky League of Cities, and an ad was placed in the Courier-Journal. The bids are due back on June 16, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Also, Mr. Johnson reported that the ISCO golf tournament parking permits arrived at City Hall with the City’s logo. In other news, he stated that Spectrum fiber optic installation will begin on Seaton Springs and it will be underground.
Lastly, C. A. O. Johnson reported that 301 Marketing is working on creating the online City directory for our residents.
There was an extensive review by the Commission of a letter received from the Oxmoor Woods Resident’s Association. The Mayor and Commission reviewed the requests individually and requested that C. C. A. O. Tyler Johnson respond in the City’s newsletter the positive efforts the Commission has already taken on their behalf. The Commission stated that while the Oxmoor Woods board consists of seven or eight members, they would like to obtain the consensus of the remaining residents in that area on their concerns.
Commissioner Leahy added that one issue at a time be reviewed and if implemented it would allow the impact of the decision to be measured. She commended the Commission on their input and thanked C. C. A. O. Tyler Johnson for his follow-up on the requests.
There was a lengthy discussion regarding the offer from Oxmoor Woods Resident’s Association for one-half of the cost to purchase four electronic speed signs; however, Mayor Masick suggested the Commission table a motion until the next meeting in order to gather further data.
COMMISSION REPORTS
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Masick reported that June 19 , 2025 is “City Night with the Louisville Bats” and the cost is $23.00 per ticket; however, the Jefferson County League of Cities is contributing $8.00 per each ticket and the City will pay the remaining $15.00. An email will be sent to the Commissioners for their response.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT REPORT – Commissioner Jackson
Commissioner Jackson had no report.
CODE ENFORCEMENT/SANITATION—Commissioner Leavell
Commissioner Leavell discussed various houses throughout the City that were in need of grass cutting. C. A. O. Johnson was aware of the addresses and stated that notices had been sent to the residents.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT – Commissioner Leahy
Commissioner Leahy gave the April police activity report. She reported that seven traffic warnings were issued along with four tickets. These citations were mainly in the Oxmoor Woods area. She added that 19.3% of the calls were for the Blairwood area.
PUBLIC WORKS – Commissioner May
Commissioner May conducted a slide presentation illustrating improvements throughout the City. He addressed the issue of correcting the current sidewalks to meet ADA regulations so that the citizens can attend block parties and City activities more easily.
Commissioner May recommended that a tree be replaced upon its removal on Oxmoor Woods Parkway. He added that on South Lyndon and Christian Way a four board fence was corrected by APHIX and a new fence was installed on Nottingham around the new culvert. In addition, he complimented the progress on the St. Lutheran School pavilion and playground. He reported the lights are on at Linn Station intersection by the City Park and APHIX replaced the post on the benches. Lastly, he stated that City Wide replaced all the trash receptacles in the park.
Commissioner May asked C.A.O. Johnson to review the bids for the guard shack renovation. C.A.O. Johnson presented the Commission with two bids, both to perform painting of window and door trims, the installation of recessed lighting, and roof replacement. After the review, the Commission agreed with Commissioner May’s recommendation that the city award the roof replacement to Highland roofing, and the painting and light installation to City Wide.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT – Attorney John Singler
City Attorney Singler had no report.
CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT—Chris Crumpton
City Engineer Crumpton had no report.
TREASURER’S REPORT—Mike Rhodes
Mr. Rhodes had no report.
OTHER NON-BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:10 p.m., Commissioner Jackson made the motion to adjourn. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Leavell. Motion carried unanimously.