December 1, 20255
The regular meeting of the City of Northfield Council was held on Monday December 1, 2025 at Everlan.
- 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 November 2025 meeting were approved.
City Administration Reports
Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer distributed financial reports prior to the meeting for activity in October 2025. They included:
- General Fund Income Statement & Balance Sheet
- Northfield Schedule of Investments
- Road Fund Income Statement & Balance Sheet
Charlie is setting up our annual audit.
City Clerk’s Report
- Tax collection as of 12/01: 371 bills paid $318,954 (93%). Total bills: 388, Total AR $344,283.
- Directory has been distributed.
Police Report
November
- 5 Calls for service from Northfield Neighbors
- 11 calls for service transferred over from LMPD
- 3 House watch checks
- 2 Welfare checks on senior citizens
- 1 Residential Alarm - Officers and the homeowner responded home was secure
- 5 Business Alarms all were false
- 5 Traffic stops
- 3 Domestic Violence runs none involved residents from the Northfield
- 2 Non-injury accidents
- 2 Minor injury accidents 1 Vehicle vs Pedestrian Lime Kiln and Brownsboro 1 Vehicle vs Cyclist Lime Kiln and US 42
- 2 Disputes over towing at the apartment complex
- 1 Road rage report turned over to LMPD occurred on I264
- 2 Recovered stolen Vans Holiday Manor and Lime Kiln Ct behind CVS stolen off Goose Creek from a church lot
- Assisted with traffic for the Toys for Tots motorcycle ride
City Engineer's Report
- LG&E, exposed fiberglass. Adrian working with LG&E.
- Resident concerned about a tree branch falling on their property, 2410 Glenview Ave. Lawnco will access the condition of the tree and either trim, or remove it. Update, the tree has been trimmed.
- 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.
Old Business
- In progress: NF Main Entrance signage and lighting update. Tracy distributed mock ups via email prior to the meeting.
- The options were reviewed by the group. Sign design was agreed upon. Lighting for the sign was discussed. Tracy will check the current sign lighting, and provide some options. Tracy will get back with the sign company with some additional questions.
- On replacing the lanterns. Tracy will follow up with Brechers for size and bulb options available.
- 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 reviewed his presentation showing current state.
- 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?
- 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 7:03 p.m. The next meeting of the Northfield City Council will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday January 5 2026 at Everlan.
Lucy Martin, City Clerk. Randolph L. Chappell, Mayor City of Northfield