Meeting Minutes

 
 

January 5, 2026

The regular meeting of the City of Northfield Council was held on Monday January 5, 2026 at Storypoint.

  • Council members attending: Barbara Durbin, Gay Harmon, Steve Levy, Trish Martin, Larry Schaefer, and Tracy Walker
  • Council members absent: None
  • City officials present: Mayor Randolph Chappell, City Engineer Adrian Oliver, Police Chief Tom David, Treasurer Charles Veeneman, and City Clerk Lucy Martin
  • City officials absent: None
  • Visitors: City Attorney John Singler

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Randolph Chappell.

 

Minutes

Minutes for the December 2025 meeting were approved.

 

City Administration Reports

Treasurer’s Report

The Treasurer distributed financial reports prior to the meeting for activity in November 2025. They included:

  • General Fund Income Statement & Balance Sheet
    • There was a correction to a Flock camera subscription expense, it was originally noted as police expense, it needs to be corrected to show as a recurring expense.
    • Randy questioned the insurance premium increase. Charlie said he would investigate other options for us.
  • Northfield Schedule of Investments
  • Road Fund Income Statement & Balance Sheet

City Clerk’s Report

  • No update
 

Police Report

December

  • We had a few calls from Northfield Neighbors
  • New Year's Eve we had some complaints about a party out of control. A large group of teens blocking the street. We responded and dispersed the crowd without issue.
  • 9 Calls for service transferred over from LMPD
  • 4 House watch checks
  • 1 Welfare check on a Northfield Senior
  • 1 Residential alarm-false
  • 3 Business alarms-false
  • 4 Traffic stops
  • 1 Motorist Assist on U S 42 mother and son
  • 2 Domestic Violence calls 1 Arrest at the apartments
  • 3 Calls to Kroger for disorderly person
  • 1 Call to Thornton 4 persons fighting on the lot, settled coworkers from the VA construction project
  • 2 Fraud reports non-resident Holiday Manor mailbox theft
  • 1 Report of counterfeit money at Goodwill turned over to LMPD
  • 5 Non injury accidents non-resident
  • 1 Hit and Run accident with no information for a follow up investigation
  • We assisted with a package theft investigation as far as I know nothing was taken in Northfield
  • Special Recognition to Officers Haverlin and Hile for their efforts on night shift keeping thieves out of the city

City Engineer's Report

  • LG&E, exposed fiberglass. Adrian has tried working with LG&E. It may be a better option to have them painted ourselves. The cost will be investigated.
  • Stop signs leveled and painted, in progress.
  • Trish requested a location change to street sign in front of her house, it might not be visible due to how high it is. Adrian will have a look and come up a solution. Trish suggested moving the street sign.
  • In the process of identifying streets in need of repair.
  • Some potholes may need to be addressed prior to Spring repairs.
  • The audit report is expected in February.
 

Old Business

  • In progress: NF Main Entrance signage and lighting update. Tracy distributed mock ups via email prior to the meeting. The resized sign lettering was approved by the group. The lettering will be 1/2” aluminum.
    • Tracy followed up with Brecher’s on the lighting options. The size, lumens, and quantity were tentatively agreed upon. Trish suggested that we look at a few more style options before the final decision.
  • In Progress: Fence down along US42. John advised us to get the required approval from KYTC before proceeding. Tracy has spoken to them and they were not in favor of a fence in the right of way. Next steps:
    • Tracy and the Mayor will review the presentation with our State Representative Ken Fleming, with the goal of assisting with KYTC.
    • Debris from the damaged/decaying fence, how to remove? Is this issue a violation of the nuisance ordinance? Lawnco to help with a short term solution? Not resolved.
  • Lime Ridge sidewalk installation and landscaping. Randy reviewed a quote to replace the sidewalk. Still need survey results. Trish suggested we also address the sidewalk repair needed at the main entrance.

New Business

  • TBD
 

Parking Lot

 

Adjourn

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. The next meeting of the Northfield City Council will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday February 2, 2026 at Storypoint.

Lucy Martin, City Clerk. Randolph L. Chappell, Mayor City of Northfield