MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 11, 2025
CITY OF HURSTBOURNE
200 WHITTINGTON PARKWAY
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
ROLL CALL
At 4:30 pm, C. C. A. O. Tyler Johnson conducted the roll call. A quorum of the Commission was present.
Mary Masick, Mayor
Ben Jackson, Commissioner
Present:
Bill Leavell, Commissioner
Chris Leahy, Commissioner
John May, Commissioner
Others Present:
John Singler, City Attorney
Chris Crumpton, City Engineer
Mike Rhodes, City Treasurer
PLEDGE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor Masick.
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
Sam Patel, owner of Quality Inn located at 9340 Blairwood Road, was in attendance.
BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
CODE ENFORCEMENT LIEN DISCUSSION
Sam Patel was in attendance to discuss an active lien placed on his property at 9340 Blairwood Road due to code enforcement violations. After a presentation from Mr. Patel and lengthy discussion between the Commission and Mr. Patel, City Attorney John Singler advised Mr. Patel to satisfy a list of requests from the City by providing documentation needed. After receiving the documentation, the City would discuss options available to satisfy the lien.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The October 28, 2025, Commission Meeting minutes were presented for approval. Commissioner Jackson made a motion for approval of the minutes, and his motion was and was seconded by Commissioner May. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENTAL ACH EXPENSES
After review of the department ACH expenses, Commissioner Jackson made a motion to approve the payments for processing by the Financial Manager. Commissioner Leavell seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
C. A. O. Tyler Johnson—Management Report
C. A. O. Tyler Johnson reported that the Oxmoor Bourbon Company reached out to City Hall to offer a private tour of their facilities, which are located on a property adjacent to the city limits. The Commission advised C.A.O. Johnson to find prospective dates in January 2026 for a tour to be scheduled. C.A.O. Johnson reported that the auditors would begin field work at City Hall starting Wednesday, November 12. They planned to be at City Hall through Friday, November 14, and complete the rest of their work remotely. C.A.O. Johnson reminded the Commission that there would be no meeting on November 25 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Finally, C.A.O. Johnson explained that after speaking with Mayor Masick, the Executive Session would be rescheduled for the December 9 Commission meeting.
COMMISSION REPORTS
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Masick reminded the Commission of the upcoming JCLC dinner. The speaker for the event will be Secretary of State Michael Adams.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT REPORT – Commissioner Jackson
Commissioner Jackson reported that they Finance Committee had met on October 28 and the minutes would be available to review soon.
CODE ENFORCEMENT/SANITATION—Commissioner Leavell
Commissioner Leavell reported updates to several properties with active code enforcement cases.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT – Commissioner Leahy
Commissioner Leahy reported on the Lyndon Police Department’s activity in the city for October, including the continued decrease in police service calls originating on Blairwood Road.
PUBLIC WORKS – Commissioner May
Commissioner May reported that he would have a presentation on the city’s entrances at the next Commission meeting, which will include Iron Forge’s inspection report if completed and available beforehand.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT – Attorney John Singler
City Attorney Singler reviewed the changes requested by Commissioners for the Ethics Ordinance. He explained that the next step would be to make the changes and present a final draft for review and passage via Ordinance.
CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT—Chris Crumpton
City Engineer Crumpton reported that the paving work had started throughout the city. Mr. Crumpton reported that he had asked for quotes to install a pedestrian walkway along the major roads in the city and assured the Commission that he would get an update on the Lowe Elementary crosswalk signage order.
TREASURER’S REPORT—Mike Rhodes
City Treasurer Mike Rhodes reported that the city had a Treasury Bill mature on November 6 at $704,000, which was reinvested at $710,000 into a 3-month Treasury Bill at 3.75%.
OTHER NON-BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:30 p.m. Commissioner Jackson made a motion for adjournment. His motion was seconded by Mayor Masick. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Mary Masick
Tyler Johnson, City Clerk