February 2, 2026
The regular meeting of the City of Northfield Council was held on Monday February 2, 2026 at Storypoint.
- Council members attending: Barbara Durbin, Gay Harmon, Steve Levy, Trish Martin, and Tracy Walker
- Council members absent: Larry Schaefer
- 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: Joseph Montgomery, Montgomery and Company, P.L.L.C (Independent Audit Review)
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Randolph Chappell.
Minutes
Minutes for the January 2026 meeting were approved.
City Administration Reports
Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer distributed financial reports prior to the meeting for activity in December 2025. They included:
- General Fund Income Statement & Balance Sheet
- In progress: 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
- Audit Report: Joseph Montgomery
- Audit dated June 30, 2025, covering the following (all indices were considered within GAAP):
- Financial Statements
- Fund Financial Statements
- Notes on Financial Statements
- Required Supplementary Information
- Auditor’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters based on an Audit of financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards
- Audit dated June 30, 2025, covering the following (all indices were considered within GAAP):
City Clerk’s Report
- Tax collection as of 01/26: 379 bills paid $324,515 (94%)
- Total bills: 388, Total AR $344,283
Police Report
January
- Northfield calls for service were down, there were some calls about a family pet running loose. The owner was contacted found a hole in the fence he will make repairs. One call in reference to a car broken down at the Northfield entrance. The owner was notified to tow the vehicle.
- 4 Calls for service transferred over from LMPD
- 6 House Watch Requests
- 2 Business alarms both were false
- 3 Traffic stops
- 1 Motorist assist, Tarc Bus broken down on U.S.42
- 7 Non-injury accidents weather related
- Several auto break ins around our area but nothing in the city
- Discovered an unsecured home, contacted the homeowner
- 2 Persons were assisted and taken to a shelter
City Engineer's Report
- One new construction request, for a home addition. Also a request regarding a shed.
- LG&E, exposed fiberglass. Adrian has tried working with LG&E. 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. The council decided to proceed. Adrian will get an exact number of poles and cost.
- 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.
Old Business
- In progress: NF Main Entrance signage and lighting update. The new sign should be finished by the end of January. The brick should be power washed prior to installing the new sign. The Lime Kiln sign and lighting will also be replaced in the future.
- Tracy will order the Lamps for the main entrance from Brechers. It was determined that we will purchase the original model identified by Tracy.
- The Chief noted that there were poles and cameras at each entrance that were no longer working or needed. Removing these may be part of the sign and lighting project.
- 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 6:53 p.m. The next meeting of the Northfield City Council will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday March 2, 2026 at Storypoint.
Lucy Martin, City Clerk. Randolph L. Chappell, Mayor City of Northfield