MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
September 8, 2026
CITY OF HURSTBOURNE
200 WHITTINGTON PARKWAY
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
ROLL CALL
City Clerk conducted the roll call at 4:30 p.m. A quorum of the Commission was present.
Present:
Mary Masick, Mayor
Ben Jackson, Commissioner
Chris Leahy, Commissioner
John May, Commissioner
Bill Leavell, Commissioner
Others
Present: John Singler, City Attorney
Jerry Plappert, Treasurer
Tyler Johnson, City Administrator
Nicol Mercado, City Clerk
PLEDGE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor Mary Masick.
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
Guest resident Parker Curtis addressed the commission with concerns surrounding the scheduled repair of
the sidewalk in front of McDonalds.
BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The August 25, 2026, Commission Meeting minutes were presented for approval. Commissioner Jackson
made a motion to approve the minutes with a correction. Motion was seconded by Commissioner May.
Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENTAL ACH EXPENSES
After reviewing the departmental 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.
SECOND READING – SECTION 91.49 RELATING TO SPEED HUMPS
City Attorney John Singler presented for second reading Ordinance 26-13 NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC
CALMING POLICY FOR SPEED LIMIT REDUCTIONS, SPEED HUMPS, SPEED CUSHIONS,
SPEED TABLES, MULTI-WAY STOPS, INSTALLATION, APPEALS, AND REMOVALS.
Commissioner Leahy noted a few minor corrections to better match previously approved motions from
the first reading.
Commissioner May made a motion that Arterial and Collector Road definitions be stricken from the
ordinance. After discussion, Commissioner May revised his motion to move that Section 1 and 2 be
replaced with those found in the Land Development Code for each type. Commissioner Leahy seconded
the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner May made a motion for Section 2, Page 2, first bullet-point the last sentence be eliminated.
After discussion, motion died without a second.
Commissioner May made a motion to revise Section 2, Page 2, first bullet-point, last sentence to, ‘The
Impact Area to include those roadways whose only access is through the installation impact area.” Motion
died without a second.
Commissioner Leahy made a motion to revise Section 2, Page 2, first bullet-point, to be revised to say,
“Specifically, the Impact Area includes only those property owners who own property on which the
installation is proposed and within 1,200 linear street travelled feet of any proposed speed
hump/cushion/table installation. The Impact area also includes those roadways which have been
determined as having their only access through the impact area. Motion seconded by Commissioner
Jackson. Motion passed with Commissioner May opposed.
Commissioner May made a motion for Page 7, Section C. Ballot Process to be revised from a ballot
period of 45 days to 30 days to be in conformity with peer cities and Louisville Metro. Motion seconded
by Commissioner Leahy. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Leahy made a motion to adopt Ordinance 26-13 as amended. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Leavell. A roll call vote was taken—Mayor Masick—yea, Commissioner Jackson—yea,
Commissioner Leahy—yea, Commissioner Leavell—yea, and Commissioner May—yea. Ordinance 26-
13, Series 2026 was adopted by a 5-0 vote.
CITY OF HURSTBOURNE AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS USAGE POLICY
A draft policy was shared for review that would define who the LPR administrator would be, how long
data would be retained, potential network extensions, and defining boundaries. Another document
showing the newest KRS statute addressing License Plate Readers was supplied, as well as the Lyndon
Police Department’s draft proposal for their own internal usage policy. After discussion, it was
determined that the policy will be reworked and presented at a later meeting. A meeting will be planned
with the City Attorney, Public Safety Commissioner and the Mayor to work on revising the document.
FLOCK CAMERA RENEWAL CONTRACT
The Commission reviewed the upcoming renewal of 5 Flock Safety cameras located in Hurstbourne. The
city is required to notify Flock by September 26 if it intends not to renew the contract. After discussion
and review of information, which included traffic volumes and hotlist alert data, it was decided that the
CAO would request that Flock push back the 30-day notice for an auto-renewal date and discussion will
be had at a later meeting.
CAO TYLER JOHNSON – MANAGEMENT REPORT
CAO Johnson shared with the Commission that requests had been received to install a stop sign at S
Lyndon Lane and Nottingham Parkway. Reports have been received of speeding and dangerous traffic at
the intersection. The City Engineer has previously reviewed and approved. CAO also shared that the
McDonald’s sidewalk repair is tentatively scheduled for the week of October 12, 2026, for the first
entrance. The second entrance is slated for the week of October 19, 2026. He also reminded the
Commission that the Hurstbourne Family Picnic is Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 2pm-5pm.
At a previous meeting, a resident had requested speed radar signs to be installed at Colonel Anderson.
CAO recommended two speed radar signs be added to Colonel Anderson going each way, and to add
another on Nottingham Parkway to help alleviate speeding as well as gather more data. Commissioner
Jackson made a motion to purchase and install four speed radar signs as recommended by the CAO.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Leahy. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSION REPORTS
MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Masick
Mayor Masick had no report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT REPORT – Commissioner Jackson
Commissioner Jackson shared that the Finance Committee met and created a cash flow sheet that is used
for investments. There are some outstanding storm water invoices that have been budgeted for and we are
awaiting to hear on them from MSD.
CODE ENFORCEMENT/SANITATION – Commissioner Leavell
Commissioner Leavell shared the code enforcement activity report over the last 30 days. Notices were
issued for property maintenance, landscaping issues, as well as parking and signage compliance.
Commissioner Leavell also had a Code Enforcement drive-through recently with the Code Enforcement
Field Officer and CAO to review items firsthand.
Commissioner Leahy recused herself from the discussion, leaving the Board of Commissioners table and
exiting the Commission Chambers at 6:06 pm. A quorum remained present for the meeting.
Commissioner Leavell shared that he was made aware that Hurstbourne Country Club had been in
discussion with residents over the previous fence issues.
Following the completion of this topic of discussion, Commissioner Leahy re-entered the Commission
Chambers and the Board of Commissioners table as a voting member at 6:07 pm. A quorum was present
for the meeting to continue.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT – Commissioner Leahy
Commissioner Leahy let the Commission know that the monthly police activity report had been received
and showed 167.4 hours patrolling and responding to items in our city for September. 76% of items were
mostly nuisance items, false reports, or more minor issues. 16% were in traffic situations and around 8%
were more serious with concerns for property or safety. Commissioner Leahy expressed appreciation for
our police force.
PUBLIC WORKS – Commissioner May
Commissioner May expanded on the sidewalk repairs regarding McDonald’s entrances and thanked
resident Parker Curtis for his constructive input on the situation.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT – Attorney John Singler
City Attorney Singler had no report.
CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT – Chris Crumpton
City Engineer Crumpton was not in attendance. CAO shared a few notes in his stead. The Pedestrian
Walking Lane diagram is completed. There will be an additional review of this and then pricing will be
gathered. The Shelbyville Road Entrance Project Request For Proposal will be available for review soon
as well. The Paving bid request ran in the Courier Journal over the weekend, and the pre-bid meeting is
coming up. Bids will be opened on Friday, September 18 with work to start in the following weeks.
TREASURER’S REPORT – Jerry Plappert
Jerry Plappert shared further commentary on the cash flow forecast sheet which anticipates cash flow
from operations as well as maturing treasury bills. Treasurer Plapper reiterated that this is a very good,
very strong and financially sound and healthy city. The treasurer shared some details on investments and
yields for the month of September.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:21 p.m., Commissioner Jackson made the motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Leahy. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor, Mary Masick Nicol Mercado, City Clerk