Meeting Minutes

 
 

July 6, 2026

The regular meeting of the City of Northfield Council was held on Monday July 6, 2026 at Storypoint.

  • Council members attending: Barbara Durbin, Gay Harmon, Steve Levy, Trish Martin, Larry Shaefer, and Tracy Walker
  • Council members absent: None
  • City officials present: Mayor Randolph Chappell, Police Chief Tom David, City Engineer Adrian Oliver, City Treasurer Charles Veeneman, and City Clerk Lucy Martin
  • City officials absent: None
  • Guests: John Singler, Cat Timmerman (District 7 candidate)
  • The floor was open for tax comments, none were made.

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

 

Minutes

Minutes for the regular June 2026 meeting, and minutes for the June 15 Special meeting were approved.

 

City Administration Reports

Treasurer’s Report

The Treasurer distributed financial reports prior to the meeting for activity through May 2026. They included:

  • General Fund Income Statement
  • Balance Sheet
  • Northfield Schedule of Investments
  • Road Fund Income Statement & Balance Sheet

There is still an open issue with our insurance premium increase. Currently with Travelers. Larry offered to speak with our agent. Larry will need the Agents contact information.

Larry asked if we were eligible for state funding for our road work. Certain criteria has to be met to be eligible. John will share a presentation that explains the process. The Mayor has experience with Federal funding.

City Clerk’s Report

  • No update
 

Police Report

June 2026

  • Calls from Northfield Neighbors were about soliciting in the city. Pets running loose. Weather related issues and some traffic related issues
  • 21 Calls for service dispatched to us from the Sheriff Dispatch
  • 11 Calls for services transferred over from LMPD Dispatch
  • 3 House Watch requests
  • 3 Business Alarms all were false
  • 5 Traffic Stops
  • 4 Non-injury accidents
  • 1 minor injury accident
  • 3 Theft reports (auto brake ins)
  • 1 Fraud Investigation
  • 3 Domestic Violence Investigations
  • 1 Road Rage incident
  • 2 Disorderly Persons calls at Holiday Manor
  • 2 Disorderly Persons calls to the apartments
  • 1 OD Holiday Manor parking lot
  • 2 Missing/possible stolen vehicles recovered
  • Assisted LMPD Homeland security officer with a CIT juvenile
  • Storm damaged home is undergoing repairs on Glenview
  • Street lights out reported to LG&E
  • Possibly Wendy's old building sold

City Engineer's Report

  • Request for building permit on Stannye.
  • Trish contacted LG&E regarding street lights that are out (maybe up to 8). LG&E, exposed fiberglass. In progress: Trish talked to Janet from LG&E regarding the exposed fiberglass. They may be replaced by LG&E. On hold until we hear back from LG&E. (On hold: It may be a better option to have them painted ourselves. Adrian reported that the cost per pole is $200 - $225 (per Bowles). We may need a dozen or so painted.)
  • Stop signs leveled and painted, in progress.
  • Trish still needs help with the street sign in her yard. The sign placement is not optimal. The Mayor will call Lawnco about resolving this.
 

Old Business

  • NF Main Entrance signage and lighting update. The new sign and lighting has been installed (in progress: electric problem to be addressed). The Lime Kiln sign and lighting is in progress. All brick will be power washed prior to the new sign install. Lights and sign have been ordered. The pole and old camera will be removed as part of this effort.
  • 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. Survey has been completed. Next step is contract signing. Easement has been approved.
  • Trish asked about a brick fence instead of a wood fence along 42. This was investigated a few years ago, and was not deemed viable due to cost. Trish will get a more current price and report back to the council.
  • The Mayor is setting up a shredding event, details TBA.

New Business

TBA

 

Parking Lot

 

Adjourn

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m. The next meeting of the Northfield City Council will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday August 3, 2026 at Storypoint.

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

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