City Council
Regular MeetingMartinsville, VA · October 23, 2012
Minutes
October 23, 2012
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, was held on October 23, 2012,
in Council Chambers, Municipal Building, at 7:30 PM, Closed Session beginning at 7:00PM, with Mayor Kim
Adkins presiding. Council Members present included: Mayor Kim Adkins, Vice Mayor Kimble Reynolds, Gene
Teague, Mark Stroud and Danny Turner. Staff present included: Leon Towarnicki, Interim City Manager,
Brenda Prillaman, Eric Monday, Linda Conover, Wayne Knox, Susan McCulloch, and Rob Fincher.
Mayor Adkins called the meeting to order and advised Council will go into Closed Session. In
accordance with Section 2.1-344 (A) of the Code of Virginia (1950, and as amended) and upon a motion by
Kimble Reynolds, seconded by Gene Teague, with the following 5-0 recorded vote: Adkins, aye; Stroud, aye;
Reynolds, aye; Teague, aye; and Turner, aye, Council convened in Closed Session, for the purpose of
discussing the following matters: (A) Discussion of the award of a public contract involving the expenditure
of public funds, including interviews of bidders or offeror, and discussion of the terms or scope of such
contract, where discussion in an open session would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating
strategy of the public body as authorized by Subsection 29. (B) A personnel matter as authorized by
Subsection 1.
Following the invocation by Council Member Mark Stroud and Pledge to the American Flag, the Mayor
welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Minutes: A motion was made by Kimble Reynolds, seconded by Gene Teague to approve the minutes
as presented. Before the vote was taken, Mayor Adkins asked that the September 25, 2012 minutes be
amended by adding: Ms. Adkins called on Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce President Amanda Witt to give an update the WPWIB’s services to employers as
the WPWIB funds the Chamber to administer its services to the business community. Mr. Reynolds and Mr. Teague then withdrew their original
motion and second. On a motion by Danny Turner, second by Gene Teague, with a 5-0 vote, Council
approved the amended September 25, 2012 minutes and the October 3, 2012 minutes.
Phoenix CDC presentation by Ray Gibbs: Phoenix CDC has developed preliminary information
regarding an approximate $5 million multi-story, multi-use building project that will involve redevelopment of
the City-owned Fayette Street parking lot. Several building options are being considered that will place a new
tructure toward the front of the lot facing Fayette Street, with the remainder of the parking lot including the
existing school bus garage being redeveloped for continued use as City-maintained public parking. The CDC
has participated in several meetings with business and property owners in an effort to address concerns
regarding impact of the project. Development of the project is contingent upon the City conveying the
property to the CDC. The entire site will be developed including parking, and the CDC will lease back to the
City the parking areas for continued use as City-maintained public parking. Ray Gibbs, PCDC President and
CEO presented information on the project including intended use, financing, and a possible project schedule.
October 23, 2012
After lengthy Council discussion and questions regarding design, timeline for project, parking lot needs
related to existing businesses as well as proposed medical school, tax liability issues, sustainability, why
existing Henry Hotel building not considered for this project, and management of new building responsibility,
a motion was made by Gene Teague, seconded by Kimble Reynolds, to set a public hearing for November 13,
2012 regarding conveyance of the Fayette Street parking lot to Phoenix Community Development Corporation.
Update on City’s fiber optic system: Leon Towarnicki, Interim City Manager, presented information on
statistics gathered from the recent survey done by consultants developing a business plan for possible
expansion of the city’s fiber optic system. He noted that conclusions of the survey indicated that if the city
chooses to go in this direction and that there is the customer base here. Our system currently provides a
combination of telephone and internet services for many city facilities as well as a number of private
businesses. He reported the consultants will provide an in depth presentation at the November 13 meeting of
the business plan for Council’s consideration. Council comments included: Turner-city government has no
business in businesses that private enterprise can do as we can’t keep up with technology. Stroud-
complimentary of city staff who have been successfully working with broadband and providing service for the
city’s system for over ten years. Adkins-feels the MINET Wi-Fi capabilities positions us for the future as well
as our hospital and the infrastructure for health care and we need to continue to explore these opportunities.
Teague-briefly described history of how the city started out with the fiber optic loop for the Electric SCADA
system and how it has developed and grown over the years. Mr. Teague feels it is a worthwhile thing to look
at expanding the system and leveraging that asset already in place.
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Arts & Cultural Incentives: City Planner Susan McCulloch presented the following information: During
its May 29, 2012 regular meeting, the Arts & Cultural Committee voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend that Planning Commission hold a public
hearing to gather public input on this issue. The Committee discussed potential incentives to entice new arts- and/or cultural-related businesses into
the district. The existing local benefits for the Enterprise Zone are competitive benefits that have been in place since 2008. Entrepreneurs and
property owners have indicated that they are a great help when starting operations in the Zone. The overlay for the Arts & Cultural District is almost
completely within the Enterprise Zone, except for 455 parcels on Market Street and Fayette Street. The members of the Arts & Cultural Committee
recommend that those businesses not already covered by Enterprise Zone benefits be allowed to apply for local Enterprise Zone benefits for arts-
and/or cultural-related businesses, calling the benefits “Arts & Cultural District Incentives”. Local Enterprise Zone incentives would remain in place
in the Enterprise Zone. Businesses would not be allowed to apply for both Enterprise Zone benefits and Arts & Cultural District Incentives at the
same time. On September 20, 2012, after holding a duly advertised public hearing, the Planning Commission voted 4-0 upon the recommendation
and recommended it be submitted to City Council. Staff recommends that Council consider setting a public hearing to gather community input. On
a motion by Gene Teague, seconded by Kimble Reynolds, with a 5-0 vote, Council agreed to set a public
hearing for the November 13, 2012 meeting.
Monthly finance report: Finance Director Linda Conover presented the following information:
FY12 – PRELIMINARY YEAR-END FINANCIAL REVIEW
With the annual audit approaching next week, some year-end transactions have not yet been finalized. A summary of
FY12 revenues and expenditures, and a combined balance sheet with Council-approved re-appropriations, reflecting the
estimated fund balance has been provided for your review. When complete, the audit will provide an exact accounting of
the fiscal year.
FY12 – Revenues & Expenditures - UNAUDITED
Upon examination of the City’s Funds, exclusive of School and Special Revenue Funds, unaudited figures are provided for
actual versus anticipated revenues and expenditures. These numbers include transactions recorded through September
30th. A few year-end audit adjustments, including asset capitalizations are not yet included in this report. Currently,
there is an excess of revenues over expenditures of $1,088.050. Additional audit adjustments will impact both revenues
and expenditures before FY12 is officially closed.
FY12 – Combined Balance Sheet – UNAUDITED
The current total combined fund balance for FY12 is $25,833,939, which would initially be an increase over FY11 of
$11,574,755. However, when Council-adopted re-appropriations are factored in, the current revised FY12 fund balance is
$14,586,482, an increase of $2,126,364. This figure is still not final as more year-end audit adjustments have yet to be
made.
Projected Fund Balance for FY12 - UNAUDITED
Based on actual figures and approved re-appropriations as presented to date, the overall Fund Balance at the end of
Fiscal Year 2012 is projected to be $15,510,855, an increase of $1,251,671 over the prior fiscal year. The unassigned
Fund Balance, exclusive of Utilities, is estimated to be $1,802,213.
On a motion by Mark Stroud, seconded by Danny Turner, with a 5-0 vote, Council approved the finance
report.
Consent Agenda: On a motion by Gene Teague, seconded by Mark Stroud, with a 5-0 vote, Council
approved the following amended consent agenda:
BUDGET ADDITIONS FOR 10/23/12
ORG OBJECT DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT
FY13
General Fund:
01101917 442402 Categorical Other State - Confiscated Assets - C Atty 794
01221082 506105 Comm Atty - Conf Assets State 794
01101917 442401 Categorical Other State - Confiscated Assets - Police 1,504
01311085 506078 Police Dept - Conf Assets State 1,504
state asset forfeitures
01100908 440403 Miscellaneous - Donations/Mustangs 1,452
01725422 505508 Mustangs - Meals 1,452
various donations
01102926 436427 Categorical Federal - Org Crime/Drug Enf Task Force 1,601
01311085 501219 Police Dept - Overtime - OCDETF 1,601
federal grant funding
Total General Fund: 5,351 5,351
Business from floor: Chad Martin-expressed appreciation to Council and others who made the recent
baseball game event successful and he asked Council to assist him in getting the Chamber of Commerce
October 23, 2012
involved next year. Dr. Mervyn King, 28 Jones St.-voiced concerns with design of proposed Fayette St.
building and encouraged use of existing buildings instead of new construction.
Council comments: Turner-extended welcome to race fans and announced Rock N Grill had ribbon
cutting; Stroud- encouraged all to vote and thanked city manager for sending letter to General Via.
City Manager comments: Towarnicki-reported staff recognitions received at water treatment plant and
inspections office; also reported city staff is working with Piedmont Governor’s School on a citizen survey
which should have results back to Council in spring 2013. Eric Monday reminded Council it is time to
consider the annual Legislative Agenda and the pre-filing deadline is December 7 this year.
Closed Session: Council then re-convened Closed Session. At the conclusion of Closed Session, each
returning member of Council certified that (1) only public business matters exempt from open meeting
requirements were discussed in said Closed Session; and (2) only those business matters identified in the
motion convening the Closed Session were heard, discussed, or considered during Session. On a motion by
Danny Turner, seconded by Mark Stroud, with the following recorded 5-0 vote: Adkins, aye; Reynolds, aye;
Teague, aye; Stroud, aye; and Turner, aye, Council returned to Open Session. No action was taken.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 pm.
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Brenda Prillaman, Clerk of Council Kim Adkins, Mayor
Agenda
AGENDA--CITY COUNCIL--CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA
Council Chambers – Municipal Building
7:00 pm closed session 7:30 pm regular session
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Closed session –7:00pm
Items to be considered in Closed Session, in accordance with the Code of Virginia, Title 2.2,
Chapter 37—Freedom of Information Act, Section 2.2-3711(A)—Closed Meetings, the following:
A. Discussion of the award of a public contract involving the expenditure of public funds,
including interviews of bidders or offerors, and discussion of the terms or scope of such
contract, where discussion in an open session would adversely affect the bargaining position
or negotiating strategy of the public body as authorized by Subsection 29.
B. A personnel matter as authorized by Subsection 1.
Invocation – Council Member Mark Stroud
Pledge to the American Flag
1. Consider approval of Council meeting minutes of September 25, 2012 and October 3, 2012
meetings. (2 mins.)
2. Hear a presentation from Ray Gibbs, President/CEO of Phoenix Community Development
Corporation on a proposed project utilizing the City-owned Fayette Street parking lot. (15 mins.)
3. Hear an update on development of a business plan for possible expansion of the City’s fiber optic
System. (10 mins.)
4. Consider setting a public hearing on a recommendation from the Planning Commission to offer
“Arts & Cultural Incentives” to arts and/or cultural related businesses that locate or expand in
the Arts & Cultural District. (10 mins)
5. Hear monthly finance report. (10 mins.)
6. Consider approval of consent agenda. (2 mins.)
A. Accept & appropriate budget adjustments.
7. Business from the Floor
This section of the Council meeting provides citizens the opportunity to discuss matters,
which are not listed on the printed agenda. In that the Council meetings are broadcast on
Martinsville Government Television, the City Council is responsible for the content of the
programming. Thus, any person wishing to bring a matter to Council’s attention under this
Section of the agenda should:
(1) come to the podium and state their name and address;
(2) state the matter that they wish to discuss and Council action being requested;
(3) limit their remarks to five minutes;
(4) refrain from making any personal references or accusations of a factually false and/or
malicious nature.
Persons who violate these guidelines will be ruled out of order by the presiding officer and
will be asked to leave the podium. Persons who refuse to comply with the direction of the
presiding officer may be removed from the chambers.
factually false and/or malicious nature. Persons who violate these guidelines will be ruled
out of order by the presiding officer and will be asked to leave the podium. Persons who
refuse to comply with the direction of the presiding officer may be removed from the
chambers
8. Comments by members of City Council. (5 mins.)
9. Comments by City Manager. (5 mins.)
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: October 23, 2012
Item No: 1.
Department: Clerk of Council
Issue: Consider approval of minutes of City Council meetings
September 25, 2012 and October 3, 2012.
Summary: None
Attachments: September 25, 2012 minutes
October 3, 2012 minutes
Recommendations: Motion to approve minutes as presented
September 25, 2012
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, was held on September 25,
2012, in Council Chambers, Municipal Building, at 7:30 PM, Closed Session beginning at 7:00PM, with Mayor
Kim Adkins presiding. Council Members present included: Mayor Kim Adkins, Vice Mayor Kimble Reynolds,
Gene Teague, Mark Stroud and Danny Turner. Staff present included: Leon Towarnicki, Interim City
Manager, Brenda Prillaman, Eric Monday, Linda Conover, Mike Rogers, and Dennis Bowles.
Mayor Adkins called the meeting to order and advised Council will go into Closed Session. In
accordance with Section 2.1-344 (A) of the Code of Virginia (1950, and as amended) and upon a motion by
Kimble Reynolds, seconded by Mark Stroud, with the following 5-0 recorded vote: Adkins, aye; Stroud, aye;
Reynolds, aye; Teague, aye; and Turner, aye, Council convened in Closed Session, for the purpose of
discussing the following matters: (A) Appointments to boards and commissions as authorized by Subsection
1. (B) Consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members, attorneys, or consultants pertaining to
actual or probable litigation, or other specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such
counsel, as authorized by Subsection 7. (C) A personnel matter as authorized by Subsection 1. (D) A
prospective business or industry or the expansion of an existing business or industry where no previous
announcement has been made of the business’ or industry’s interest in locating or expanding its facilities in
the community as authorized by Subsection 5. At the conclusion of Closed Session, each returning member
of Council certified that (1) only public business matters exempt from open meeting requirements were
discussed in said Closed Session; and (2) only those business matters identified in the motion convening the
Closed Session were heard, discussed, or considered during Session. On a motion by Danny Turner,
seconded by Mark Stroud, with the following recorded 5-0 vote: Adkins, aye; Reynolds, aye; Teague, aye;
Stroud, aye; and Turner, aye, Council returned to Open Session.
Action taken-Board appointments: Anchor Group Home-a motion was made by Kimble Reynolds,
seconded by Mark Stroud, with a 5-0 vote, to appoint Lisa Smith, 803 Banks Rd., to an unexpired four year
term ending 12/31/15.
Patrick Henry Community College Board-a motion was made by Gene Teague, seconded by Danny
Turner, with a 5-0 vote to appoint Brian Mateer, 106 Mulberry Ct., to an unexpired four year term ending
6/30/16.
Southern Area Agency on Aging-a motion was made by Mark Stroud, seconded by Gene Teague, with a
5-0 vote, to re-appoint Madie Rountree, 1221 Mulberry Rd., to a three year term ending 9/28/15.
Following the invocation by Mayor Adkins and Pledge to the American Flag, the Mayor welcomed
everyone to the meeting.
Minutes: On a motion by Gene Teague, seconded by Danny Turner, with a 5-0 vote, Council approved
the minutes of August 14, 2012, August 28, 2012, September 10, 2012 Tour, and September 10, 2012
Neighborhood Meeting.
Joint resolution with Henry County: The following joint resolution with Henry County and City of
Martinsville to rename rescue squad building Summerlin Station was approved on a motion by Kimble
Reynolds, seconded by Gene Teague, with a 5-0 vote. Henry County Board of Supervisors took the same
action at their meeting on September 25, 2012. Robin Summerlin, Benny’s wife, and other representatives
from Henry County were in attendance to accept the joint resolution:
September 25, 2012
WHEREAS, Benny Summerlin was a role model and mentor for many
people in Martinsville and Henry County, through his various roles in
public service; and
WHEREAS, among Mr. Summerlin’s public life began as an 8th grader
when he volunteered for the Martinsville-Henry County Rescue Squad,
and culminated with his service as the Henry County Administrator from
2002 until his death on August15, 2012; and
WHEREAS, during his public service career Mr. Summerlin impacted
many projects that involved both localities, including the Dick and Willie
Trail, the Smith River Sports Complex, the Patriot Centre Business Park,
and the Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Summerlin performed his duties with the utmost
professionalism and dedication, and never once sought excessive public
attention or credit for any of his accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, the Martinsville-Henry County community is better for
having Benny Summerlin working diligently for it over the past 31 years
and even back to his volunteer days with the Martinsville-Henry County
Rescue Squad:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, on this 25th day of September
2012, that the Henry County Board of Supervisors and the Martinsville
City Council do hereby decree that the former Martinsville-Henry County
Rescue Squad building on Hooker Street in the City now be known
officially as the “Summerlin Station” in recognition of Benny Summerlin’s
lifelong dedication to the art of public service. He will forever be missed.
Resolution honoring Martinsville Speedway: On a motion by Mark Stroud, seconded by Danny Turner,
with a 5-0 vote, Council approved the following resolution honoring Martinsville Speedway’s 65th Anniversary
which was accepted by Speedway President Clay Campbell:
WHEREAS, the presence of the Martinsville Speedway in our community sets us apart
from other communities, with its international reputation and its connection to NASCAR
Sprint Cup racing, which is one of the most popular sports in the world; and
WHEREAS, in 1947, the first stock car race was held at Martinsville Speedway with over
6,000 fans in attendance which was a year before NASCAR was formed and two years
before the first sanctioned NASCAR event was contested; and
WHEREAS, Martinsville Speedway continues to excel in giving the fans a great “guest
experience” playing a significant role in tourism efforts for our community; and
WHEREAS, Martinsville Speedway hosts two NASCAR Sprint Cup races each year
attracting millions of television viewers and thousands of race attendees drawing
attention to our community worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Martinsville Speedway plays host to the community-based July 4th
celebrations and additional race weekends for grass-roots racing fans and has graced our
community with its presence for the past 65 years as a good corporate citizen;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, on this 25th day of September 2012 that the
Martinsville City Council applauds the immeasurable impact that the Martinsville
Speedway has had on our community for the past 65 years and thanks the current and
former employees and owners for all they have done for this community.
Mayor Adkins noted an adjustment to agenda moving the ordinance approval item. Ordinance
approval, second reading, public nuisances: After a report from City Attorney advising this ordinance was
approved by Council on first reading at the last meeting and staff recommendation is still to declare the public
nuisances, a motion was made by Gene Teague, seconded by Kimble Reynolds, with the following 5-0
recorded vote: Adkins, aye; Stroud, aye; Reynolds, aye; Teague, aye; and Turner, aye, to approve the following
ordinance on second reading:
September 25, 2012
Update from West Piedmont Workforce Investment Board—Executive Director of the West Piedmont
Workforce Investment Board, Kim Adkins, gave a comprehensive update on the WPWIB history, organization,
and activities. Amanda Witt also presented information on the Business Services Partnership and the
Business Services Manager position services provided to assist the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Program.
Update from staff on Martinsville Mustangs 2012 season: Leon Towarnicki presented an update for
Council’s information on the 2012 season for the Martinsville Mustangs baseball team:
Update on Electric Rate Stabilization Plan: Dennis Bowles provided the following information to
Council on the Electric Rate Stabilization Plan:
During the FY13 budget review process and at later Council meetings, there have been questions regarding the City’s strategy for repayment of the AMPGS project stranded costs. The City is
entering a period of time where purchased power costs are projected to decrease and by keeping retail power costs at a level or stable rate through use of a rate stabilization plan with American
Municipal Power, funds accumulated from the difference between actual market costs and AMP’s wholesale rate to the City would be allocated to an interest-earning trust fund. The fund will
be used to levelize the City’s wholesale power rate over an extended period of time, and at the end of the levelization term to pay the City’s portion of the AMPGS stranded costs. The
“average” power costs are projected to be lower during FY13 and FY14 and the implementation of the Rate Stabilization Plan levelizes the power cost at $69.97 per megawatt-hour (MWh)
producing funds needed for repayment of the AMPGS stranded cost. The accumulated funds also are used to maintain the $69.97 per MWh rate as the actual rate fluctuates from month to
month both above and below the levelized rate.
Since approval of the budget and earlier discussions regarding the original rate stabilization plan in June, updated power cost projections indicate a need to extend the Rate Stabilization Plan
beyond the original plan’s term of 24 months covering FY13 and FY14, to a term of 42 months into FY16. In order to participate in this plan, AMP requires the City to enter into a rate
stabilization agreement for the term necessary to reach a trust fund balance that will cover both the payment of the AMPGS stranded cost and result in a zero balance in the trust fund after that
payment. Based on current power cost projections, participation in this plan will cover the City’s share of AMPGS stranded costs and provide level electric rates into FY16, unless other
changes are made.
GDS Associates projected power costs through FY-2016 and, along with Blue Ridge Power Agency and staff, have reviewed the revised plan and encourage the extension of the levelized rate
to mid- FY 2016 (December 2015) to offset increasing power costs projected for FY15 and FY16 and make full repayment of AMPGS stranded cost at the end of the 42-month term.
The rate stabilization plan that AMP offers its members (a service AMP has offered for some time), deposits member funds that are in excess of the monthly AMP power bill into a trust fund
for the purpose of stabilizing future power cost and as a means to set aside funds necessary for repayment of AMPGS stranded cost. There are fees associated with the trust fund and the City,
as the beneficiary of the trust fund, would have access to funds as needed and either party can terminate the agreement with 60 days written notice. The trust funds may be used to pay power
invoices when the power bill is above what the levelized rate will cover and/or to pay the AMPGS sunk cost.
September 25, 2012
$80
$78.43 Levelized Rates
$78 $80
$76.58 $78.43
$78
$76
$74.51
$76
$74
$74.51
$73.88
$74
$72
$71.62
$/MWh $69.97 $72
$/MWh
$70
$69.97 $69.97 $69.97 $69.97
$68.14 $70
$68 $66.71
$68.14
$68
$66
$66
$64.10
$64
$64
$62
2009 2010 2011 2012* 2013 2014 2015 2016 $62
2009 2010 2011 2012* 2013 2014 2015 2016
Fiscal Year
Actuals Projected Fiscal Year
Actuals Projected
After lengthy Council discussion, Mr. Bowles was directed to find out the fee for administrative services of
AMP for the plan and further consideration of the plan will be given at the next meeting, October 9.
Consent Agenda: On a motion by Gene Teague, seconded by Mark Stroud, with a 5-0 vote, Council
approved the following consent agenda:
BUDGET ADDITIONS FOR 9/25/12
ORG OBJECT DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT
FY13
General Fund:
01100909 490104 Adv/Recovered Costs 5,405
01311085 506008 Police Dept - Vehicle Equip & Maint 5,405
Insurance for repairs to patrol car
01100904 442401 Local Confiscated Assets - Police 145
01311085 506118 Police Dept - Local Confiscated Assets 145
01100904 442402 Local Confiscated Assets - Comm. Attorney 145
01221082 506118 Comm. Atty. - Local Confiscated Assets 145
Local confiscated assets
Total General Fund: 5,695 5,695
Electric Fund
14100908 482901 Misc - Unclassified Revenue 7,870
14563338 501200 Electric Maintenance - Overtime 7,310
14563338 502100 Electric Maintenance - Social Security 454
14563338 502110 Electric Maintenance - Medicare 106
Reimb from APCO - Wind Storm Clean-up - 7/3-7/6/12
Total Electric Fund: 7,870 7,870
Review outside agencies semiannual reports: No comments from Council regarding reports.
Business from floor: Ural Harris, 217 Stuart St., comments on AMP, fiber optic system and Henry
Hotel. Chad Martin-thanked Council for their work and encouraged participation in the community ballgame
at Hooker Field.
Council comments: Stroud-encouraged about ball game at Hooker Field; Turner-reminder about tree
dedication on Spur Trail.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 pm.
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Brenda Prillaman, Clerk of Council Kim Adkins, Mayor
October 3, 2012
A special called meeting of the City Council of the City of Martinsville,
Virginia was held on October 3, 2012, in Council Chambers, Municipal Building
at 5:30pm. Council Members present included: Mayor Kim Adkins, Vice Mayor
Kimble Reynolds, Jr., Gene Teague, Mark Stroud, Sr., and Danny Turner. Gene
Teague arrived late and Vice Mayor Reynolds participated by phone, then in
person.
Mayor Adkins called the meeting to order.
In accordance with Section 2.1-344 (A) of the Code of Virginia (1950, and as
amended) and upon a motion by Danny Turner, seconded by Mark Stroud, with
the following 3-0 recorded vote: Adkins, aye; Stroud, aye; and Turner, aye,
(Teague & Reynolds not present for vote in to closed session), Council convened
in Closed Session, for the purpose of discussing the following matter: (A) A
personnel matter as authorized by Subsection 1 At the conclusion of Closed
Session, each returning member of Council certified that (1) only public business
matters exempt from open meeting requirements were discussed in said Closed
Session; and (2) only those business matters identified in the motion convening
the Closed Session were heard, discussed, or considered during Session. On a
motion by Kimble Reynolds, seconded by Gene Teague, with the following
recorded 5-0 vote: Adkins, aye; Reynolds, aye; Teague, aye; Stroud, aye; and
Turner, aye, Council returned to Open Session.
No action was taken.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:00PM.
__________________________________ ______________________________
Brenda Prillaman Kim Adkins
Clerk of Council Mayor
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: October 23, 2012
Item No: 2.
Department: City Manager
Issue: Hear a presentation from Ray Gibbs, President/CEO of Phoenix
Community Development Corporation on a proposed project
utilizing the City-owned Fayette Street parking lot.
Summary: Phoenix CDC has developed preliminary information regarding an
approximate $5 million multi-story, multi-use building project that will involve
redevelopment of the City-owned Fayette Street parking lot. Several building options
are being considered that will place a new structure toward the front of the lot facing
Fayette Street, with the remainder of the parking lot including the existing school bus
garage being redeveloped for continued use as City-maintained public parking. The
CDC has participated in several meetings with business and property owners in an
effort to address concerns regarding impact of the project. Ray Gibbs, PCDC President
and CEO will present information on the project including intended use, financing, and
a possible project schedule. Development of the project is contingent upon the City
conveying the property to the CDC. The entire site will be developed including parking,
and the CDC will lease back to the City the parking areas for continued use as City-
maintained public parking.
Attachments: None
Recommendations: Consider setting a public hearing for the November 13, 2012
Council meeting regarding conveyance of the Fayette Street parking lot to Phoenix
Community Development Corporation.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: October 23, 2012
Item No: 3.
Department: City Manager
Issue: Hear an update on development of a business plan for possible
expansion of the City’s fiber optic system.
Summary: As has been mentioned at previous Council meetings, the City has
contracted with a consultant for the development of a business plan for possible
expansion of the City’s fiber optic system. The system currently provides a combination
of telephone and Internet services for many City facilities as well as a number of private
businesses. City staff will briefly present some of the information from the study and
outline a schedule for presentation of the entire study at a future meeting.
Attachments: None
Recommendations: None/no action required. Presentation is for information
purposes only.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: October 23, 2012
Item No: 4.
Department: Community Development
Issue: Consider setting a public hearing on a recommendation from the Planning
Commission regarding offering “Arts & Cultural District Incentives” to arts- and/or cultural-
related businesses that locate or expand in the Arts & Cultural District.
Summary: During its May 29, 2012 regular meeting, the Arts & Cultural Committee
voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend that Planning Commission hold a public hearing to
gather public input on this issue. The Committee discussed potential incentives to entice
new arts- and/or cultural-related businesses into the district. The existing local benefits for
the Enterprise Zone are competitive benefits that have been in place since 2008.
Entrepreneurs and property owners have indicated that they are a great help when starting
operations in the Zone. The overlay for the Arts & Cultural District is almost completely
within the Enterprise Zone, except for 455 parcels on Market Street and Fayette Street.
The members of the Arts & Cultural Committee recommend that those businesses not
already covered by Enterprise Zone benefits be allowed to apply for local Enterprise Zone
benefits for arts- and/or cultural-related businesses, calling the benefits “Arts & Cultural
District Incentives”. Local Enterprise Zone incentives would remain in place in the
Enterprise Zone. Businesses would not be allowed to apply for both Enterprise Zone benefits
and Arts & Cultural District Incentives at the same time.
On September 20, 2012, after holding a duly advertised public hearing, the Planning
Commission voted 4-0 upon the recommendation and recommended it be submitted to City
Council.
Attachments: Planning Commission letter re: Arts & Cultural incentives
Current Enterprise Zone Benefits
Arts & Cultural District Map
Overlay Map – Arts & Cultural District/Enterprise Zone
Recommendations: Staff recommends that City Council set a public hearing to gather
community input regarding offering the same benefits that are in the Enterprise Zone to arts-
and/or cultural-related businesses that locate or expand in the Arts & Cultural District that
are not already covered in the Enterprise Zone.
Martinsville
A CITY WITHOUT LIMITS
October 11, 2012
Mayor Kim Adkins
Martinsville City Council
City of Martinsville
PO Box 1112
Martinsville, Virginia 24114
Dear City Council Members:
The Planning Commission, at its regular meeting on September 20, 2012, held a duly advertised public
hearing and then voted unanimously (4-0), to request that City Council consider holding a public hearing
regarding whether the businesses in the Arts & Cultural District but not in the Enterprise Zone should
receive the same incentives as offered to Enterprise Zone business or property owners who expand or
relocate into the Arts & Cultural District to open an arts- and/or cultural-related business. This issue
may look familiar to you. When Staff presented the idea to City Council last year, they were asked to
send the idea back to Planning Commission in order to obtain public input. This has been done.
During the advertisement and public hearing, no one came to speak for or against the issue. Also,
before and after the Planning Commission's public hearing, no one has called, emailed, mailed, or visited
Community Development to speak for or against this issue.
The Arts & Cultural Committee discussed potential incentives to entice new arts- and/or cultural-related
businesses into the district. The existing local benefits for the Enterprise Zone are competitive benefits
that have been in place since 2008. Entrepreneurs and property owners have indicated that they are a
great help when starting operations in the Zone. The overlay for the Arts & Cultural District is almost
completely within the Enterprise Zone, except for 455 parcels on Market Street and Fayette Street.
To galvanize and streamline the existing process, and to begin to build the incentive package for the Arts
& Cultural District, the members of the Arts & Cultural Committee recommend that those businesses
not already covered by Enterprise Zone benefits be allowed to apply for "Arts & Cultural District
Benefits" for arts- and/or cultural-related businesses. Businesses would not be allowed to apply for
both Enterprise Zone benefits and Arts & Cultural District benefits at the same time. We hope that
public input will support this idea.
Planning Commission respectfully submits the above recommendation for City Council's further
consideration.
Yours Truly,
Tim Martin, Chair
Martinsville Planning Commission
Susan McCulloch
Community Planner
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55 West Church Street P . O . B o x 1112 Martinsville, V A 24114-1112 276-403-5000
www.ci.martinsville.va.us
City of Martinsville Enterprise Zone Incentive Program
Incentive Real Estate IDA Machinery/Tools/ Business Building Permit Fee Waiver Water Connection Fee Business Professional
Tax Grant Equipment IDA Tax Grant (Does NOT include Sign Waiver (Amended March Occupation License (BPOL)
Permits!) 28, 2008 can not be Fee Rebate (Amended
retroactive) March 28, 2008 cannot be
retroactive)
Description Tax grant based on real Based on machinery & Building permits fees waived for Connection charges waived for BPOL fee rebate based on gross
property improvements tools/business equipment new and expanding operations domestic and process water receipts
assessed value assessed value service
Qualifications Requires new investment for Requires new investment for New or expanding operation New or expanding operations New operations within the
plant modernization, building equipment modernization, within the zone. within the zone. zone. Does not include a
expansion, or new operation for building expansion or new transfer of ownership of an
the purpose of creating/retaining operations for the purpose of exisitng business operation.
jobs. No minimum investment creating/retaining jobs. No
required. minimum investment required.
Benefits Period Five years Five years Each qualified filing Each qualified filing Five years
Amount of Benefit 100% of increase for year 1, 100% of increase for year 1, 100% of Fees Varies 50% of Fees
50% for years 2, 3, 4 and 5. 50% for years 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Maximum Amount None None None None None
Required Records and Submission of Real Property Tax Submission of Submission of Building Permit Submission of Water Submission of BPOL Fee Rebate
Forms Grant application and paid tax Machinery/Tools/Business Fee Waiver Form Connection Fee Waiver Form and paid license receipts
receipts Equipment application and paid
tax receipts
Submission Dates July 1 January 1 Prior to securing permit Prior to connection September 1
Carry Over/Refund None None None None None
For More Information regarding the incentives shown above call the following:
Martinsville Enterprise Zone Coordinator --- (276) 403-5156
Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation --- (276) 403-5940
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: October 23, 2012
Item No: 5.
Department: Finance
Issue: Hear the monthly financial report
Summary:
FY12 – PRELIMINARY YEAR-END FINANCIAL REVIEW
With the annual audit approaching next week, some year-end transactions have not yet
been finalized. A summary of FY12 revenues and expenditures, and a combined balance sheet
with Council-approved re-appropriations, reflecting the estimated fund balance has been
provided for your review. When complete, the audit will provide an exact accounting of the
fiscal year.
FY12 – Revenues & Expenditures - UNAUDITED
Upon examination of the City’s Funds, exclusive of School and Special Revenue Funds,
unaudited figures are provided for actual versus anticipated revenues and expenditures. These
numbers include transactions recorded through September 30th. A few year-end audit
adjustments, including asset capitalizations are not yet included in this report. Currently,
there is an excess of revenues over expenditures of $1,088.050. Additional audit adjustments
will impact both revenues and expenditures before FY12 is officially closed.
FY12 – Combined Balance Sheet – UNAUDITED
The current total combined fund balance for FY12 is $25,833,939, which would initially be
an increase over FY11 of $11,574,755. However, when Council-adopted re-appropriations are
factored in, the current revised FY12 fund balance is $14,586,482, an increase of $2,126,364.
This figure is still not final as more year-end audit adjustments have yet to be made.
Projected Fund Balance for FY12 - UNAUDITED
Based on actual figures and approved re-appropriations as presented to date, the overall
Fund Balance at the end of Fiscal Year 2012 is projected to be $15,510,855, an increase of
$1,251,671 over the prior fiscal year. The unassigned Fund Balance, exclusive of Utilities, is
estimated to be $1,802,213.
Attachments: Revenue & Expense Report FY12 10-23-12.xls
Combined Balance Sheet - FY12 - 10-23-12.xls
Projected FY12 Fund Balance 10-23-12.xls
Recommendations: Motion to approve monthly financial report
City of Martinsville
Consolidated Revenues and Expenditures
FY12 - June 30, 2012
(prepared for 10/23/12 meeting)
*actual ytd expenses include reappropriations adopted by Council 10/9/12 *Actual Remaining Difference
Budget Anticipated YTD Balance Ant vs Actual
General Fund
Revenues $ 29,797,638 $ 29,883,002 $ 29,084,446 $ 713,192 97.3%
Expenditures 29,908,658 29,516,013 29,702,903 205,755 100.6%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ (111,020) $ 366,989 $ (618,457)
(Fund Bal contrib)
*Actual Remaining Difference
Budget Anticipated YTD Balance Ant vs Actual
Capital Funds
Meals Tax
Revenues $ 10,688,475 $ 10,860,410 $ 10,908,416 $ (219,941) 100.4%
Expenditures 10,688,475 10,870,729 10,846,885 (158,410) 99.8%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ - $ (10,319) $ 61,531
Capital Reserve
Revenues $ 2,505,076 $ 2,491,182 $ 2,492,531 $ 12,545 100.1%
Expenditures 2,564,058 2,524,363 2,548,217 15,841 100.9%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ (58,982) $ (33,181) $ (55,685)
TOTAL CAPITAL FUNDS: $ (58,982) $ (43,500) $ 5,846
(Fund Bal contrib)
*Actual Remaining Difference
Budget Anticipated YTD Balance Ant vs Actual
Refuse Fund
Revenues $ 2,693,096 $ 2,695,111 $ 2,681,381 $ 11,715 99.5%
Expenditures 3,132,551 3,118,528 1,643,647 1,488,904 52.7%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ (439,455) $ (423,417) $ 1,037,733
Water Fund
Revenues $ 3,292,367 $ 3,078,283 $ 3,230,938 $ 61,429 105.0%
Expenditures 3,603,983 3,552,609 3,138,029 465,954 88.3%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ (311,616) $ (474,326) $ 92,909
Sewer Fund
Revenues $ 3,689,955 $ 3,760,159 $ 4,064,305 $ (374,350) 108.1%
Expenditures 4,538,012 4,492,956 4,373,474 164,538 97.3%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ (848,057) $ (732,797) $ (309,168)
Electric Fund
Revenues $ 18,217,770 $ 18,305,630 $ 17,761,207 $ 456,563 97.0%
Expenditures 19,489,762 19,349,075 16,882,020 2,607,742 87.2%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ (1,271,992) $ (1,043,445) $ 879,187
TOTAL UTILITY FUNDS: $ (2,871,120) $ (2,673,985) $ 1,700,661
(Fund Bal contrib)
Consolidated Revenues and Expenditures
FY12 - June 30, 2012
Actual Remaining Difference
Budget YTD Balance Budg vs Actual
Cafeteria
Revenues $ 1,319,661 $ $ 1,544,838 $ (225,177) 117.1%
Expenditures 1,319,661 1,377,472 (57,811) 104.4%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ - $ $ 167,366
Schools
Revenues $ 21,015,491 $ $ 20,655,464 $ 360,027 98.3%
Expenditures 21,154,020 20,661,340 492,680 97.7%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ (138,529) $ $ (5,876)
Federal Programs
Revenues $ - $ $ 2,454,061 $ (2,454,061)
Expenditures - 2,574,615 (2,574,615)
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ - $ $ (120,555)
TOTAL SCHOOL FUNDS: $ (138,529) $ - $ 40,935
*Actual Remaining
Budget YTD Balance
Special Revenue Funds
CDBG Fund
Revenues $ 58,353 $ 166,934 $ (108,581)
Expenditures 188,223 162,067 26,156
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ (129,870) $ 4,867
Housing Choice Fund
Revenues $ 2,117,364 $ 2,069,718 $ 47,646
Expenditures 2,252,130 1,951,899 300,231
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ (134,766) $ 117,819
TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS: $ (264,636) $ 122,685
Actual Remaining Difference
Budget Anticipated YTD Balance Ant vs Actual
GRAND TOTALS:
(excluding Schools & Special Revenues)
Revenues: $ 70,884,377 71,073,777 $ 70,223,224 $ 661,153 98.8%
Expenditures 73,925,499 73,424,273 69,135,174 4,790,325 94.2%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ (3,041,122) (2,350,496) $ 1,088,050
Local Sales/Use Taxes $ 1,900,000 $ 1,880,000 $ 1,891,909 $ 8,091 100.6%
The Budgeted Revenue amounts do not include any contributions from Fund Balance.
10/18/2012 10:32
City of Martinsville
Combined Balance Sheet
Unaudited
06/30/2012 (for 10/23/12)
FY2012
TOTAL LIABILITIES CURRENT June 30, 2011 DIFFERENCE
FUND ASSETS* &RESERVES FUND BALANCE FUND BALANCE FROM FY11 FB
GENERAL FUND $ 9,007,450 $ (4,291,769) $ 4,715,681 $ 3,130,874 $ 1,584,807
MEALS TAX $ 9,547,885 $ (27,972) $ 9,519,913 $ 726,966 $ 8,792,947
SCHOOL CAFETERIA $ 907,498 $ (50,169) $ 857,329 $ 689,963 $ 167,366
REFUSE COLLECTION FUND $ 7,911,014 $ (6,558,031) $ 1,352,983 $ 1,704,700 $ (351,717)
WATER FUND $ 823,712 $ (338,921) $ 484,791 $ 385,678 $ 99,113
SEWER FUND $ 1,162,710 $ (722,986) $ 439,724 $ 278,960 $ 160,764
ELECTRIC FUND $ 7,011,773 $ (1,820,460) $ 5,191,313 $ 5,021,535 $ 169,778
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND $ 1,459,930 $ (34,681) $ 1,425,249 $ 469,811 $ 955,438
SCHOOL FUND $ 3,955,051 $ (1,706,849) $ 2,248,202 $ 2,254,078 $ (5,876)
SCHOOL FEDERAL PROGRAMS $ 51,015 $ (148,965) $ (97,950) $ 22,605 $ (120,555)
CDBG FUND $ (417,699) $ (165,406) $ (583,104) $ (587,971) $ 4,867
HOUSING CHOICE $ 285,389 $ (5,587) $ 279,802 $ 161,985 $ 117,817
TOTAL $ 41,705,728 $ (15,871,795) $ 25,833,933 $ 14,259,184 $ 11,574,749
Re-appropriations (approved 10/9/12) $ (11,247,457) $ (1,799,066)
Adjusted Total: $ 14,586,476 $ 12,460,118 $ 2,126,358
*Re-appropriations for FY12 include $768,824 for Capital Fund Energy Efficiency Project and
$8,731,416 for Meals Tax Fund H.S. Renovation Project, leaving $1,747,217 for other projects.
RESERVED FUND
INSURANCE TRUST FUND $ 450,767 $ - $ 450,767 $ 524,076 $ (73,309)
*Does not include fixed assets.
Totals may not crossfoot due to rounding.
10/18/2012 10:32
CITY OF MARTINSVILLE
PROJECTED FUND BALANCE 06/30/2012
(10/23/12)
Projected
Audited Fund Projected Projected Fund Net
Balance Revenues Expenditures Balance (Decrease)
06/30/11 FY12 FY12 06/30/12 Increase
GENERAL 5,134,952 29,084,446 29,702,903 4,516,495 (618,457)
MEALS TAX 726,966 10,908,416 10,846,885 788,497 61,531
CAPITAL RESERVE 469,811 2,492,531 2,548,217 414,125 (55,686)
TOTAL CAPITAL FUNDS 1,196,777 13,400,947 13,395,102 1,202,622 5,845
REFUSE 1,704,700 2,681,381 1,643,647 2,742,434 1,037,734
WATER 385,678 3,230,938 3,138,029 478,587 92,909
SEWER 278,960 4,064,305 4,373,474 (30,209) (309,169)
ELECTRIC 5,021,535 17,761,207 16,882,020 5,900,722 879,187
TOTAL UTILITY FUNDS 7,390,873 27,737,831 26,037,170 9,091,534 1,700,661
CAFETERIA 689,963 1,544,838 1,377,472 857,329 167,366
SCHOOLS 250,000 20,655,464 20,661,340 244,124 (5,876)
SCHOOL GRANTS 22,605 2,454,061 2,574,615 (97,949) (120,554)
TOTAL SCHOOL FUNDS 962,568 24,654,363 24,613,427 1,003,504 40,936
CDBG (587,971) 166,934 162,067 (583,104) 4,867
HOUSING CHOICE 161,985 2,069,718 1,951,899 279,804 117,819
TOTAL SP REV FUNDS (425,986) 2,236,652 2,113,966 (303,300) 122,686
TOTAL ALL FUNDS 14,259,184 97,114,239 95,862,568 15,510,855 1,251,671
Notes
(1) Revenues and Expenditures do not contain contributions to or from Fund Balance
(2) Expenses in Enterprise Funds contain Capitalized Expenses and Depreciation
Fund Balance Summary:
Total Funds, exclusive of Utilities: Total by Category:
Non-spendable: 426,554
Inventory 419,243
Prepaid Items 7,311
Restricted: 0
(none)
Committed to: 2,833,833
CCBC 1,666,700
PART 30,000
Housing Choice 279,804
Cafeteria Fund 857,329
Assigned to: 1,356,721
Thoroughfare Constr 154,099
Capital Reserve Fund 414,125
Meals Tax Fund 788,497
Unassigned: 1,802,213 1,802,213
Totals: 6,419,321 6,419,321
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: October 23, 2012
Item No: 6.
Department: Finance
Issue: Consider approval of consent agenda.
Summary:
The attachments amend the FY13 Budgets with appropriations in the following
funds:
FY13:
General Fund: $5,351 – State Confiscated Assets, Donations, Federal Grant
Attachments: Spreadsheet-10/23/12
Recommendations: Motion to approve
BUDGET ADDITIONS FOR 10/23/12
ORG OBJECT DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT
FY13
General Fund:
01101917 442402 Categorical Other State - Confiscated Assets - C Atty 794
01221082 506105 Comm Atty - Conf Assets State 794
01101917 442401 Categorical Other State - Confiscated Assets - Police 1,504
01311085 506078 Police Dept - Conf Assets State 1,504
state asset forfeitures
01100908 440403 Miscellaneous - Donations/Mustangs 1,452
01725422 505508 Mustangs - Meals 1,452
various donations
01102926 436427 Categorical Federal - Org Crime/Drug Enf Task Force 1,601
01311085 501219 Police Dept - Overtime - OCDETF 1,601
federal grant funding
Total General Fund: 5,351 5,351
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