June 1, 2026
The regular meeting of the City of Northfield Council was held on Monday June 1, 2026 at Storypoint.
- Council members attending: Barbara Durbin, Gay Harmon, Steve Levy, Trish Martin, and Tracy Walker
- Council members absent: Larry Shaefer
- 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 meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Randolph Chappell.
Minutes
Minutes for the April 2026 meeting were approved. Note, the May meeting was cancelled.
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
- 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
City Clerk’s Report
- No update
Police Report
May 2026
- Calls from Northfield Neighbors were about scammers, soliciting, and traffic complaints
- 17 Calls for service from the Sheriff Dispatch
- 9 Calls for service transferred over from LMPD
- 5 House watch requests
- 1 Residential alarm false weather related
- 3 Business alarms false
- 8 Traffic stops
- 4 Non-injury accidents
- 1 Hit and run accident Nortons office, case solved
- 1 Trouble run to Holiday Manor teens trespassing
- 1 Attempted scam against Northfield Neighbor we stopped both attempts
- 1 Fraud case at Republic Bank suspect Identified and the case was turned over to LMPD
- 1 Felony theft arrest Officer Haverlin theft ring stealing cigarettes from Thorntons additional case on file with LMPD
- 1 Domestic violence arrest not a Northfield Neighbor Officer David
- 1 Shoplifting arrest at Thorntons beer Officer Raque
- Pot hole on Glenview has been repaired
- Tree hazard on Stannye has been repaired
April 2026
- Several calls from Northfield Neighbors wildlife issues mostly on private property. Ky Fish and Wildlife will not respond without a danger to the public. Metro will not respond to wildlife issues. A few calls about a solicitor and some traffic issues.
- 12 Calls for service from the Sheriff Dispatch
- 18 Calls for service transferred over from LMPD Dispatch
- 2 House watch requests plus 4 vacant house watch checks
- 4 Business alarms all were false
- 2 Trespassing runs at the new VA property
- 2 Community meetings attended
- 11 Traffic Stops
- 3 Non-injury accidents
- 1 Hit and run accident at Paul's , solved
- 4 Trouble runs 1 subject with a knife near the Temple
- 1 Theft report from Paul's Market plants left outside
- 2 Fraud cases both were prevented before any money was lost
- 2 Citations arrest for Shoplifting
- 1 Stolen vehicle recovered at Holiday Manor plot
- The vehicle stolen in Northfield was recovered wrecked after a chase with LMPD 3 suspects detained
- 1 Possible Natural Gas leak backed Fires response
- 1 Open hole hazard reported to LWC repaired
- The pot hole on Glenview Metro Works says it a private road not there responsible
- Overgrown landscape issues are in the process of being repaired
City Engineer's Report
- Baylor Court and Limewood Court to be paved this year.
- LG&E, exposed fiberglass. In progress: 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.
- 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 and lighting has been installed (electric problem to be addressed). The Lime Kiln sign and lighting will also be replaced.
- 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.
New Business
- Budget: Due to the recent reassessment, setting the tax rate is complicated this year (as we have planned the budget revenue neutral for the past few years).
- First reading of the budget Ordinance 2601, and Ad Valorim Tax Ordinance 2602 were completed tonight.
- Second readings of 2601 and 2602 is scheduled for June 15th.
- Barbara asked about the Ecotech contract regarding large item pickup and overflow items not in the Ecotech container. Randy sent an email to his contact at Ecotech.
- 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.
Parking Lot
Adjourn
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. The next meeting of the Northfield City Council will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday July 6, 2026 at Storypoint.
Lucy Martin, City Clerk. Randolph L. Chappell, Mayor City of Northfield