City Council
Regular MeetingMartinsville, VA · June 24, 2014
Minutes
June 24, 2014
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, was held on June 24, 2014, in
Council Chambers, Municipal Building, at 7:30 PM, Council tour of YMCA beginning at 6:30pm, with Mayor
Kim Adkins presiding. Council Members present included: Mayor Kim Adkins, Vice Mayor Gene Teague,
Sharon Brooks Hodge, Mark Stroud and Danny Turner. Staff present included: Leon Towarnicki, City
Manager, Eric Monday, Linda Conover and Sean Dunn.
Following the invocation by Council Member Stroud and Pledge to the American Flag, the Mayor
welcomed everyone to the meeting and advised there will be one item added to the agenda regarding Tony
Jones and welcoming All Care Family Services to the community.
Minutes: On a motion by Gene Teague, seconded by Mark Stroud, with a 5-0 vote, Council approved
the minutes of April 8, 2014 and April 20, 2014 meetings.
Update on National Mayors Maker Challenge: Matt Wade, Patrick Henry Community College Fab Lab
Coordinator, updated Council on progress of the Challenge and reported he will be serving as the Maker
Challenge coordinator instead of Joe Keiper. Mr. Wade will be submitting a quarterly update report to the
City Manager’s office for Council information.
VA First Cities: Kelly Harris Braxton of VA First Cities presented information on the organization’s
programs and encouraged participation. Council Member Stroud expressed interest in serving as the Council
appointee to VFC and this will be confirmed at a future meeting.
ICSM Medical School: On a motion by Gene Teague, seconded by Sharon Brooks Hodge, with a 5-0
vote, Council set the public hearing for July 8, 2014 regarding conveyance of property requested by the
medical school.
All Care Family Services update: Tony Jones and Marie Foxhall of All Care Family Services updated
Council on the organization noting they are looking for office space and expect to have 50 employees by end of
the year. More information will be provided to Council as this progression takes place.
Electronic Summons System Court Assessment: City Attorney Eric Monday briefed Council reporting
that the 2014 General Assembly passed legislation allowing localities to assess $5.00 on every criminal and
traffic case to fund software, hardware, and associated equipment costs for the implementation and
maintenance of an electronic summons system. This assessment has been requested by the Circuit Court
Clerk and the Police Department. On a motion by Gene Teague, seconded by Mark Stroud, with the following
4-1 recorded vote: Adkins, aye; Teague, aye; Hodge, nay; Stroud, aye; and Turner, aye, Council approved the
electronic summons assessment on first reading and Council will consider this ordinance again at their July
8, 2014 for second reading approval.
VRS Resolution FY15 employer and employee contribution: On a motion by Gene Teague, seconded
by Mark Stroud, with a 5-0 vote, Council approved the following VRS required resolution regarding employer
and member VRS contributions for FY15:
June 24, 2014
VRS Resolution FY15 regarding the City’s election of their employer contribution rate for employer
contribution rate beginning July 1, 2014: On a motion by Gene Teague, seconded by Mark Stroud, with a 5-0
vote, Council approved the following resolution:
VRS Resolution FY15 City Schools employer contribution rate: On a motion by Gene Teague,
seconded by Sharon Brooks Hodge, with a 5-0 vote, Council approved the following resolution regarding
Martinsville City Public Schools election of their employer contribution for VRS beginning July 1, 2014:
June 24, 2014
Finance Report: Finance Director Linda Conover presented the following information: FY14 Revenues
& Expenditures through May 31, 2014; Combined Balance Sheet; Projected Fund Balance--Exclusive of
School and Special Revenue funds, actual revenues were $53,296,968, representing 104.5% of the anticipated
$51,014,853 through the month ending May 31st. Receiving ten months proceeds, Local Sales/Use Taxes
collected through May 31st are ahead of anticipated by $52,202, for total receipts of $1,648,202. Utility
revenues were mixed with Refuse Fund’s receipts being greater than anticipated, and Water, Sewer, and
Electric Funds’ receipts being a slightly less than anticipated. MINet/Fiber Optic Fund’s revenues were better
than expected, which includes three quarters of transfers from other funds. Actual expenditures were
$56,519,371, which is greater than the anticipated amount by $109.4%. The “actual” figures include all
outstanding encumbrances of $1,265,585. As of May 31st, the current total combined Fund Balance and Net
Position is $17,998,598, a decrease from FY13 of $3,127,679. Available cash-on-hand May 31st for City
Funds was $13,846,159. As presented during the FY15 budget process, the year-end Fund Balance and Net
Position is projected to be $17,972,217 – a decrease from FY13 year-end of $3,154,060. Exclusive of Utility
Funds and based upon this projection, the unassigned Fund Balance would be $4,734,574, 14.27% of the
budgeted General Fund expenditures for FY14. On a motion by Mark Stroud, seconded by Sharon Brooks
Hodge, with a 5-0 vote, Council approved the finance report.
Approval of 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 6/24/2014
ORG OBJECT DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT
FY14
General Fund:
01100908 480410 Miscellaneous Revenue - Donations/Fire Dept. 100
01322105 505500 EMS - Travel/Training 100
Donation
01100909 490104 Advanced/Recovered Costs 100
01321102 506130 Fire Dept - Repair/Maint - Burn Building 100
Reimbursements for training/use of facility
01100909 490104 Advance/Recovered Costs 6,000
01221082 501300 Commonwealth's Attorney - Part-time/Temporary Wages 3,000
June 24, 2014
01123035 501300 Comm. of Revenue - Part-time/Temporary Wages 3,000
Funds from NCI for summer interns
01100908 480420 Misc. Revenue - Donations-Sr. Citizens 50
01714212 506016 Senior Citizens - Program Supplies 50
Donations - Sponsors of Health Fair & Craft Show
01100909 490801 Recovered Costs - Senior Citizens 3,391
01714212 506016 Senior Citizens - Program Supplies 1,210
01714212 501300 Senior Citizens - Part-time Wages 1,387
01714212 502100 Senior Citizens - Social Security 86
01714212 502110 Senior Citizens - Medicare 20
01714212 506049 Senior Citizens - Vehicle Fuels 688
Bingo & Trip receipts; Transportation Grant - March,April,May 2014
Total General Fund: 9,641 9,641
Chatham Road name change discussion: Staff was recently made aware of occasional difficulty and
confusion regarding efforts to physically locate property for mail delivery and 911 services arising from the
fact that the street/road name of Chatham Road is used for new Route 57 in the County and Route 457 (old
or original Chatham Road) in the City. Information available in the City’s engineering office indicates the in-
City section of Chatham Road (now designated as Route 457, but previously Route 57) has historically been
named Chatham Road. When Route 57 was reconstructed to its present location, the Chatham Road name
was also assigned to the new location as well. The original section of what is now Route 457 in the County is
designated as Old Chatham Road. Council agreed to refer this issue to the Planning Commission for their
recommendation.
Business from floor: none
Council comments: Stroud-pointed out how nice the landscaping around the municipal building
looked; Teague-acknowledged passing of Rev. Shackleford and the contribution he made during his lifetime to
the City and the City School Board and the community; Hodge-noted the next meeting of West End Advisory
groups is June 26 at the Sportsman’s Club at 6pm; Adkins-congratulated Martinsville High School Boys
Soccer Team for advancing in state playoffs.
City Manager comments: Towarnicki-reported signal coordination has been completed on E. Church
St. between Brookdale/Watt/Hooker Streets and traffic counts are completed on Liberty/Greyson and a
report will be coming to Council at a later date.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:10pm.
_______________________________ __________________________
Brenda Prillaman Kim Adkins
Clerk of Council Mayor
Agenda
AGENDA--CITY COUNCIL -- CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA
Council Chambers – Municipal Building
7:30 pm regular session
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
6:30 Council TOUR YMCA--3 Starling Avenue
7:30pm-Regular Session
Invocation & Pledge to the American Flag—Council Member Stroud
1. Consider approval of Council meeting minutes of April 8, 2014 and April 10, 2014. (2 mins)
2. Hear update regarding Mayors Maker Challenge. (10 mins)
3. Hear presentation from VA First Cities Executive Director Kelly Harris Braxton. (10 mins)
4. Consider setting a public hearing to convey property on Fayette Street parking lot on a request
from ICSM medical school. (5 mins)
5. Consider approval of amended ordinance on first reading regarding Electronic Summons
System Court Assessment. (10 mins)
6. Consider approval of VRS Resolution regarding employer and member VRS contributions for
FY15. (3 mins)
7. Consider approval of VRS Resolution regarding the City’s election of their employer contribution
rate for VRS contributions beginning July 1, 2014. (3 mins)
8. Consider approval of VRS Resolution regarding the Martinsville City Schools election of their
employer contribution rate for VRS contributions beginning July 1, 2014.
9. Hear finance report. (5 mins)
10. Consider approval of consent agenda. (2 mins)
11. Hear staff update on issues related to a duplicate use of the street/road name-Chatham Road.
(10 mins)
12. 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 name and address;
(2) state the matter that they wish to discuss and action they would like for Council to take;
(3) limit remarks to five minutes;
(4) refrain from making personal references/accusations of a factually false/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.
13. Comments by members of City Council. (5 mins)
14. Comments by City Manager. (5 mins)
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: June 24, 2014
Item No: 1.
Department: Clerk of Council
Issue: Consider approval of minutes of City Council meetings
April 8, 2014 and April 10, 2014.
Summary: None
Attachments: April 8, 2014 minutes
April 10, 2014 minutes
Recommendations: Motion to approve minutes as presented.
April 8, 2014
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, was held on April 8, 2014, in
Council Chambers, Municipal Building, at 7:30 PM, with Mayor Kim Adkins presiding. Council Members
present included: Mayor Kim Adkins, Vice Mayor Gene Teague, Sharon Brooks Hodge, Mark Stroud and
Danny Turner. Staff present included: Leon Towarnicki, City Manager, Brenda Prillaman, Eric Monday, Linda
Conover, Eddie Cassady, Wayne Knox, Mary Prillaman, Coretha Gravely, Marshall Thomas and Robert
Fincher.
Following the invocation by Mayor Adkins and Pledge to the American Flag, the Mayor welcomed
everyone to the meeting. Mayor Adkins noted an addendum will be added to the agenda regarding the Fair
Housing Resolution and there will not be a report from EDC at tonight’s meeting.
Minutes: On a motion by Sharon Brooks Hodge, seconded by Mark Stroud, with a 5-0 vote, Council
approved the minutes of January 14, 2014 and January 29, 2014 meetings.
Police Department Citizen of the Year: Each year the Martinsville Police Department presents its
“Outstanding Citizen of the year” award to a citizen for outstanding contributions to the community.
Employees of the department submit nominations for the award to a Selection committee of 5 members of the
department, who review the applications and then present their recommendation to the Chief of Police.
Nominees for the award must be someone of good moral character with a good attitude towards law
enforcement and must have shown support and/or concern for the police department in its efforts to better
serve the citizens. Ralph Lawson and Kathy Lawson of 909 Barrows Mill Road were presented with the joint
award this year.
Addendum-Resolution-Fair Housing: Wayne Knox reported that the month of April is designated as
Fair Housing Month and as a recipient of Community Development Block Grant funds for the Uptown
Commercial Improvement Project, New College Institute and administrators of the Housing Choice Voucher
Program, we must perform a service of some sort. Each year as part of that service, we request City Council to
pass a resolution declaring this particular month. On a motion by Gene Teague, seconded by Mark Stroud,
with the following 5-0 vote, Council approved the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of Martinsville strives to promote principles of Equal Housing Opportunity by prohibiting
discrimination practices in the sale, rental and financing of housing and in implementing its housing and community
development programs in a manner to affirmatively further the purposes of the fair housing laws; and
WHEREAS, the basis for discrimination outlawed by the federal and state fair housing acts are race, color, sex, religion,
national origin, handicap, age and familial status; and
WHEREAS, the City of Martinsville believes persons of similar income levels should have available to them a like range
of housing opportunities and will work to promote equality and freedom of choice; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Martinsville City Council that, on this 8th day of April, 2014, in recognition of April as Fair
Housing Month, it does hereby pledge to work with its citizens in pursuit of the shared goal and responsibility for
providing equal housing opportunities for all persons.
Overview of April 7, 2014 Westside City Council Neighborhood meeting and tour: Mayor Adkins gave
an overview of citizen concerns expressed at the April 7, 2014 Neighborhood meeting and tour and noted that
city staff is currently addressing all issues.
Resolution urging state budget adoption: On a motion by Gene Teague, seconded by Danny Turner,
with a 5-0 vote, Council approved the following resolution to be sent to state legislators:
April 8, 2014
Consent agenda: On a motion by Gene Teague, seconded by Sharon Brooks Hodge, with a 5-0 vote,
Council approved the following consent agenda:
BUDGET ADDITIONS FOR 4/8/2014
ORG OBJECT DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT
FY14
General Fund:
01100908 480410 Donations - Fire Department 40
01321102 505500 Fire Department - Travel & Training 40
Reimbursement/Donation for Travel/Training
01101917 442701 Categorical Other - State - Fire Programs Fund 4,946
01321102 506110 Fire Dept. - State Grant - Fire Programs 4,946
Funds received over original budget
01100908 480420 Misc. Revenue - Donations-Sr. Citizens 850
01714212 506016 Senior Citizens - Program Supplies 850
Donations - Sponsors of Health Fair & Craft Show
01100909 490801 Recovered Costs - Senior Citizens 3,284
01714212 506016 Senior Citizens - Program Supplies 2,346
01714212 501300 Senior Citizens - Part-time Wages 605
01714212 502100 Senior Citizens - Social Security 37
01714212 502110 Senior Citizens - Medicare 9
01714212 506049 Senior Citizens - Vehicle Fuels 287
Bingo & Trip receipts; Transportation Grant - Jan & Feb 2014
01100909 490104 Advance/Recovered Costs 1,395
01331108 501300 Sheriff/Corrections - Part-time & Temporary Wages 1,030
01331108 502100 Sheriff/Corrections - Social Security 64
01331108 502110 Sheriff/Corrections - Medicare 15
01331108 506008 Sheriff/Corrections - Vehicle Equipment & Maint. 206
01331110 506200 Sheriff/Annex - Prisoner Allowance 80
Reimbursement from Henry County for litter pickup for Feb. 2014
01100909 490104 Advanced/Recovered Costs 500
01321102 501200 Fire Department - Overtime Wages 464
01321102 502100 Fire Department - Social Security 29
01321102 502110 Fire Department - Medicare 7
Reimbursement - Gretna Fire Dept.
01713211 506014 Park Maintenance - Equipment & Supplies 2,856
Reimbursement from PHCC - 1/2 cost of ATV
Total General Fund: 13,871 13,871
April 8, 2014
Business from floor: Gloria Hodge Hylton-402 Second St. commended Council on alert system,
requested leaf truck more often and reported overgrown properties to be investigated; Ural Harris-217 Stuart
St. electric costs questions and comments; Chad Martin-Axton thanked Council for passing resolution and
made comments on the need to get the word out to citizens about the energy audits done by the city.
Council comments: Turner-pleased with race weekend turnout; Stroud-pleased with turnout at
recent Neighborhood meeting and noted he will check with the Sheriff about cleaning off the playground area;
Teague-reported citizen concern about stoplight needs at the intersection of Greyson and Liberty and the need
for synchronizing traffic lights on Church St. at CVS and Hooker; Hodge-question concerning car wash
drainage which will be followed up on by the city manager.
City Manager comments: reported citizens are again receiving notices about water line insurance and
pointed out that is not sponsored by the city; reported a shredding service to be offered by the city is being
investigated.
City Manager FY15 Budget Presentation: City Manager Leon Towarnicki provided the following
information regarding the FY15 proposed budget for Council consideration:
April 8, 2014
April 8, 2014
April 8, 2014
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 pm.
_______________________________ __________________________
Brenda Prillaman Kim Adkins
Clerk of Council Mayor
April 10, 2014
A special joint meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, and
Martinsville City School Board was held on April 10, 2014, in Council Chambers, at the
Municipal Building, at 6:00PM, to conduct a budget worksession. Council Members
present included: Mayor Adkins, Vice Mayor Gene Teague, Sharon Brooks Hodge, Danny
Turner, and Mark Stroud. School board present: Robert Williams, Carolyn McCraw and
Rives Coleman and Craig Dietrich. Staff present included: Leon Towarnicki, City
Manager, Brenda Prillaman, Linda Conover, Eric Monday, Mary Prillaman and Wayne
Knox.
City Attorney Eric Monday disclosed that Mayor Adkins and Council Member
Stroud have both signed disclosure statements of family association with the city schools
and can be impartial in voting.
Mayor Adkins called the Council to order and School Board Chairman Robert
Williams called the school board meeting to order noting that a quorum is present.
Council agreed no budget actions would be taken until the last worksession. Mayor
Adkins turned the meeting over to Robert Williams for school budget presentation.
After brief remarks by Mr. Williams, Superintendent Pam Heath reviewed a
powerpoint presentation with Council regarding school budget needs with emphasis on
being able to hire additional qualified special education teachers and the school system
being in compliance.
Council then heard detailed reports from the following outside agencies as to their
budget needs: 911 Communications Center, M-HC Economic Development Corporation,
Blue Ridge Regional Library, Social Services, Health Department, The Launch Place,
Dental Clinic (Piedmont VA Dental Health Foundation), FAHI, M-HC Historical Museum,
and Patrick Henry Community College.
No action was taken at this worksession and there being no further business,
Mayor Adkins adjourned the meeting at 10:10 pm.
__________________________________ ___________________________
Brenda Prillaman, Clerk of Council Kim Adkins, Mayor
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: June 24, 2014
Item No: 2.
Department: City Manager
Issue: Hear a report from Matthew Wade, Fab Lab Coordinator at
Patrick Henry Community College regarding the Mayors Maker Challenge.
Summary: At the June 10, 2014 Council meeting, Council agreed to
participate in the Mayors Maker Challenge. In order to participate in this
initiative, one or more of 10 specific actions must be completed during 2014 aimed
at supporting the movement, and to later provide information for development of a
national report. The 10 specific actions are outlined on page 2 of the attached
letter dated May 19, 2014 titled “Take the Mayors Maker Challenge”.
As was mentioned at the June 10 Council meeting, a number of the action items
are already being done in some fashion locally. Mr. Wade will present information
regarding the Fab Lab and how the Lab can complement other efforts to comply
with the Challenge requirements.
Attachments: Letter dated May 19, 2014 titled “Take the Mayors Maker
Challenge”. The 10 specific actions are outlined on page 2 of the letter.
Recommendations: None/no action needed – this item is on Council’s agenda
for information purposes only.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: June 24, 2014
Item No: 3.
Department: City Manager
Issue: Hear a presentation from Kelly Harris-Braxton, Virginia First
Cities Executive Director.
Summary: Kelly Harris-Braxton, Executive Director of Virginia First Cities,
will present information regarding VFC and how membership in the organization
benefits the City of Martinsville and other cities of the Commonwealth.
Virginia First Cities is the state advocacy coalition comprised of 13 of the state's
oldest and most historic cities - the core communities of the Commonwealth.
Cities include Charlottesville, Roanoke, Lynchburg, Staunton, Winchester,
Richmond, Portsmouth, Petersburg, Hopewell, Hampton, Norfolk, Newport News,
and Martinsville. Virginia First Cities advocates for increased support and better
policies from the state while sharing best practices among members
Attachments: None
Recommendations: None/no action needed – this item is on Council’s agenda
for information purposes only.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: June 24, 2014
Item No: 4.
Department: City Manager
Issue: Consider setting a public hearing on a request from Dr. Noel
Boaz of Integrative Centers for Science & Medicine, for the City to convey
portions of the City-owned parking lot on the north side of Fayette Street
between Jones and Moss Streets, to ICSM for future development.
Summary: At the April 22, 2014 Council meeting, Dr. Boaz presented an
update on progress related to the continuing development of the ICSM medical
school project. ICSM is currently moving ahead with plans to renovate the
building at 62 - 66 Fayette Street, located at the corner of Fayette and Moss
Streets and at the April 22nd Council meeting, a request was made of the City to
convey portions of the City-owned parking lot to ICSM to be used for the project.
The specific requests are for approximately 21 feet of property along the east side
of the building, property at the rear (north) of the building currently serving as a
driveway into the property, and the small masonry building also at the rear of the
ICSM building.
Attachments: Map showing the approximate areas requested to be donated.
A larger, more detailed map will be available at the Public Hearing.
Recommendations: Motion to set the Public Hearing for the July 8, 2014
meeting.
Donation of 30 Feet of City Owned Property Donation of City Owned Cinderblock Building
Bus Garage
Medical School
Fayette Street Parking Lot
Donation of 21 Feet of City Owned Property
Conveyance of Properties on Fayette/Moss Streets to ICSM Medical School
City Council
Agenda Summary
Date: June 24, 2014
Item No: 5.
Department: City Attorney
Issue: Consider approval on first reading of amended ordinance
regarding electronic summons court assessment
Summary: The 2014 General Assembly passed legislation allowing
localities to assess $5.00 on every criminal and traffic case, to fund software,
hardware, and associated equipment costs for the implementation and
maintenance of an electronic summons system.
This assessment has been requested by the Circuit Court Clerk and the Police
Department.
Attachments: Amended ordinance (see new subsection “c”)
Recommendations: Motion to approve on first reading with a roll call
vote.
CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA
ORDINANCE NO. 2014-1
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS SYSTEM COURT ASSESSMENT
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, in regular session
assembled on July 8, 2014, that section 1-15 of the Code of the City of Martinsville, be amended
as follows:
Sec. 1-15. Special court costs assessments.
(a) Law library.
(1) Two dollars ($2.00) shall be assessed, as part of the costs incident to each civil
action filed in both the courts of record and the courts not of record in the city,
pursuant to section 42.1-70 of the Code of Virginia. Such assessment shall be
collected by the clerk of the court in which the action is filed and such
collections shall be remitted, at the end of each month, to the city treasurer, to
be deposited and held by such treasurer subject to disbursements authorized by
the city council or its agent for the acquisition of law books and law periodicals
for the establishment, use and maintenance of a law library, which library shall
be open for the use of the public, and for such other purposes as are allowed by
section 42.1-70 of the Code of Virginia.
(2) The assessment provided for in this section shall be in addition to all other
costs prescribed by law, but shall not apply to any action in which the
commonwealth or any political subdivision thereof or the federal government
is a party and in which the costs are assessed against the commonwealth or any
political subdivision thereof or the federal government.
(b) Jail and court-related facilities; construction, maintenance, etc.
(1) The sum of two dollars ($2.00) be, and it hereby is, assessed as part of the
costs in each civil action filed in the general district court of the city, the
juvenile and domestic relations district court of the city, and the circuit court of
the city, and in each criminal and traffic case in said general district court,
juvenile and domestic relations district court or said circuit court in which the
defendant is charged with a violation of any statute or ordinance, which
assessment shall be collected by the clerk of the court in which the action is
filed and remitted to the city treasurer and held by such treasurer subject to
disbursement by the council for the construction, renovation or maintenance of
courthouse or jail and court-related facilities and to defray increases in the cost
of heating, cooling, electricity and ordinary maintenance.
(2) The assessment provided for herein shall be in addition to any other fees
prescribed by law.
(c) Electronic summons system
(1) The sum of five dollars ($5.00) is hereby assessed as part of the costs in each
criminal or traffic case in the juvenile and domestic relations court, general
district court and circuit court of the city, in which the defendant is charged
with a violation of any statute or ordinance. The assessment shall be collected
by the clerk of the court in which the action is filed, remitted to the city
treasurer, and held by the city treasurer subject to disbursements by the city
council to any local law-enforcement agency solely to fund software,
hardware, and associated equipment costs for the implementation and
maintenance of an electronic summons system.
(2) The assessment provided for herein shall be in addition to any other fees
prescribed by law.
(Statutory authority for subsection c: Code of Virginia § 17.1-279.1)
(Code 1971, § 1-8; Ord. No. 92-12, 7-28-92; Ord. No. 98-1, 1-13-98, Ord.14-1, 7-8-14)
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Attest:
________________________________
Brenda Prillaman, Clerk of Council
_______________ _______________
Date Adopted Date Effective
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: June 24, 2014
Item No: 6.
Department: City Manager
Issue: Consider adoption of a resolution regarding employer and member
Virginia Retirement System contributions for FY15.
Summary: The adoption of the attached resolution is required by VRS and
confirms the City’s decision to require full-time VRS-covered employees to provide
a 1% employee contribution to VRS, offset by a 1% pay increase to employees
effective July 1, 2014. Two years ago it was decided to implement the required 5%
VRS employee contribution by phasing in 1% increments over a 5 year period, and
FY15 will be the third year of the implementation schedule.
Attachments: Resolution for Council’s approval.
Recommendations: Motion to adopt the resolution.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: June 24, 2014
Item No: 7.
Department: City Manager
Issue: Consider adoption of a resolution regarding the City’s election of their
employer contribution rate for Virginia Retirement System contributions
beginning July 1, 2014.
Summary: The adoption of the attached resolution is required by VRS and in
accordance with the 2014 Appropriation Act Item 467(I), and confirms
the City’s agreement to pay the VRS contribution rate of 18.87% as
certified by the VRS Board of Trustees for the FY2015-2016 biennium.
Attachments: Resolution for Council’s approval.
Recommendations: Motion to adopt the resolution.
Employer Contribution Rates for Counties, Cities,
Towns, School Divisions and Other Political Subdivisions
(In accordance with the 2014 Appropriation Act Item 467(I))
Resolution
BE IT RESOLVED, that the CITY OF MARTINSVILLE - 55223 does hereby acknowledge that its
contribution rates effective July 1, 2014 shall be based on the higher of a) the contribution rate in effect for FY 2012,
or b) eighty percent of the results of the June 30, 2013 actuarial valuation of assets and liabilities as approved by the
Virginia Retirement System Board of Trustees for the 2014-16 biennium (the “Alternate Rate”) provided that, at its
option, the contribution rate may be based on the employer contribution rates certified by the Virginia Retirement
System Board of Trustees pursuant to Virginia Code § 51.1-145(I) resulting from the June 30, 2013 actuarial value
of assets and liabilities (the “Certified Rate”); and
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, that the CITY OF MARTINSVILLE – 55223 does hereby certify to the Virginia
Retirement System Board of Trustees that it elects to pay the following contribution rate effective July 1, 2014:
(Check only one box)
X The Certified Rate of 18.87% □ The Alternate Rate of _____%; and
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, that the CITY OF MARTINSVILLE – 55223 does hereby certify to the Virginia
Retirement System Board of Trustees that it has reviewed and understands the information provided by the Virginia
Retirement System outlining the potential future fiscal implications of any election made under the provisions of this
resolution; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the officers of the CITY OF MARTINSVILLE – 55223 are hereby authorized and
directed in the name of the CITY OF MARTINSVILLE to carry out the provisions of this resolution, and said
officers of the CITY OF MARTINSVILLE are authorized and directed to pay over to the Treasurer of Virginia from
time to time such sums as are due to be paid by the CITY OF MARTINSVILLE for this purpose.
Governing Body Chairman
CERTIFICATE
I, , Clerk of the City of Martinsville, certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of a resolution passed at a lawfully organized meeting of the City of Martinsville held at
_______________, Virginia at __________ o’clock on _______________ _____, 2014. Given under my hand
and seal of the City of Martinsville this _____ day of _______________, 2014.
Clerk
This resolution must be passed prior to July 1, 2014 and
received by VRS no later than July 10, 2014.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: June 24, 2014
Item No: 8.
Department: City Manager
Issue: Consider adoption of a concurrence resolution regarding the
Martinsville City Public School’s election of their employer contribution rate for
Virginia Retirement System contributions beginning July 1, 2014.
Summary: The adoption of the attached resolution is required by VRS and
in accordance with the 2014 Appropriation Act Item 468H, and concurs with the
Martinsville City Public School’s election to pay the VRS contribution rate of
26.03% as certified by the VRS Board of Trustees for the FY2015-2016 biennium.
Attachments: Resolution for Council’s approval.
Recommendations: Motion to adopt the resolution.
Local Governing Body Concurrence with School Division Electing to Pay the VRS Board-Certified Rate
(In accordance with the 2014 Appropriation Act Item 468(H))
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Martinsville - 55223 does hereby acknowledge that
the Martinsville City Public Schools has made the election for its contribution rate to be based
on the employer contribution rates certified by the Virginia Retirement System Board of
Trustees pursuant to Virginia Code § 51.1-145(I) resulting from the June 30, 2013 actuarial
value of assets and liabilities (the “Certified Rate”); and
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, that the City of Martinsville - 55223 does hereby certify to the
Virginia Retirement System Board of Trustees that it concurs with the election of
the Martinsville City Public Schools to pay the Certified Rate, as required by Item 468(H) of the
2014 Appropriation Act; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the officers of the City of Martinsville - 55223 are hereby authorized
and directed in the name of the City of Martinsville to execute any required contract to carry
out the provisions of this resolution. In execution of any such contract which may be required,
the seal of the City of Martinsville, as appropriate, shall be affixed and attested by the clerk.
Governing Body Chairman
CERTIFICATE
I, Brenda Prillaman, Clerk of the City of Martinsville, certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of a resolution passed by the City of Martinsville and ratified by the City of
Martinsville at a lawfully organized meeting of the City of Martinsville held at Martinsville,
Virginia at o’clock on , 2014. Given under my hand and seal of the City of
Martinsville this day of , 2014.
Clerk
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: June 24, 2014
Item No: 9.
Department: Finance
Issue: Hear Financial Report
Summary:
FY14 – Revenues & Expenditures through May 31, 2014; Combined Balance
Sheet; Projected Fund Balance
Exclusive of School and Special Revenue funds, actual revenues were
$53,296,968, representing 104.5% of the anticipated $51,014,853 through the
month ending May 31st. Receiving ten months proceeds, Local Sales/Use Taxes
collected through May 31st are ahead of anticipated by $52,202, for total receipts
of $1,648,202. Utility revenues were mixed with Refuse Fund’s receipts being
greater than anticipated, and Water, Sewer, and Electric Funds’ receipts being a
slightly less than anticipated. MINet/Fiber Optic Fund’s revenues were better
than expected, which includes three quarters of transfers from other funds.
Actual expenditures were $56,519,371, which is greater than the anticipated
amount by $109.4%. The “actual” figures include all outstanding encumbrances
of $1,265,585.
As of May 31st, the current total combined Fund Balance and Net Position is
$17,998,598, a decrease from FY13 of $3,127,679. Available cash-on-hand May
31st for City Funds was $13,846,159.
As presented during the FY15 budget process, the year-end Fund Balance and
Net Position is projected to be $17,972,217 – a decrease from FY13 year-end of
$3,154,060. Exclusive of Utility Funds and based upon this projection, the
unassigned Fund Balance would be $4,734,574, 14.27% of the budgeted General
Fund expenditures for FY14.
Attachment: Revenues & Expenditures
Combined Balance Sheet
Projected Fund Balance
Recommendations: Motion to approve financial report.
City of Martinsville
Consolidated Revenues and Expenditures
FY14 - May 31, 2014
(prepared for 6/24/14 meeting)
Actual Remaining Difference
Budget Anticipated YTD Balance Ant vs. Actual
General Fund
Revenues $ 31,380,200 $ 23,983,020 $ 25,983,997 $ 5,396,203 108.3%
Expenditures 33,193,423 25,891,629 26,810,632 6,382,791 103.5%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ (1,813,223) $ (1,908,609) $ (826,635)
(Fund Bal contrib)
Actual Remaining Difference
Budget Anticipated YTD Balance Ant vs. Actual
Capital Funds
Meals Tax
Revenues $ 1,900,250 $ 1,567,212 $ 1,627,173 $ 273,077 103.8%
Expenditures 3,636,297 3,421,531 3,421,531 214,766 100.0%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ (1,736,047) $ (1,854,319) $ (1,794,358)
Capital Reserve
Revenues $ 781,189 $ 589,487 $ 609,772 $ 171,417 103.4%
Expenditures 1,387,445 1,227,412 1,227,412 160,033 100.0%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ (606,256) $ (637,925) $ (617,641)
TOTAL CAPITAL FUNDS: $ (2,342,303) $ (2,492,244) $ (2,411,999)
(Fund Bal contrib)
Actual Remaining Difference
Budget Anticipated YTD Balance Ant vs. Actual
Refuse Fund
Revenues $ 1,877,628 $ 1,660,210 $ 1,956,374 $ (78,746) 117.8%
Expenditures 2,177,764 1,622,331 1,672,844 504,920 103.1%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ (300,136) $ 37,879 $ 283,529
MINet/Fiber Optic Fund
Revenues $ 206,996 $ 453,693 $ 502,716 $ (295,720) 110.8%
Expenditures 577,459 558,455 709,462 (132,003) 127.0%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ (370,463) $ (104,762) $ (206,746)
Water Fund
Revenues $ 3,306,040 $ 3,041,917 $ 3,016,920 $ 289,120 99.2%
Expenditures 3,831,629 2,567,429 2,523,469 1,308,160 98.3%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ (525,589) $ 474,488 $ 493,451
Sewer Fund
Revenues $ 4,010,012 $ 3,688,701 $ 3,643,695 $ 366,317 98.8%
Expenditures 4,841,109 3,383,811 3,591,697 1,249,412 106.1%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ (831,097) $ 304,890 $ 51,998
Electric Fund
Revenues $ 17,442,745 $ 16,030,613 $ 15,956,322 $ 1,486,423 99.5%
Expenditures 18,898,550 13,002,075 16,562,323 2,336,227 127.4%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ (1,455,805) $ 3,028,538 $ (606,001)
TOTAL UTILITY FUNDS: $ (3,112,627) $ 3,845,795 $ 222,977
(Fund Bal contrib)
Consolidated Revenues and Expenditures
FY14 - May 31, 2014
Actual Remaining Difference
Budget YTD Balance Budg vs. Actual
Cafeteria
Revenues $ 1,370,150 $ $ 1,294,106 $ 76,044 94.4%
Expenditures 1,701,710 1,448,285 253,425 85.1%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ (331,560) $ $ (154,179)
Schools
Revenues $ 21,773,763 $ $ 17,756,313 $ 4,017,450 81.5%
Expenditures 21,855,891 18,012,262 3,843,629 82.4%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ (82,128) $ $ (255,948)
Federal Programs
Revenues $ 2,390,492 $ $ 1,279,365 $ 1,111,127 53.5%
Expenditures 2,390,492 1,404,340 986,152 58.7%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ - $ $ (124,975)
TOTAL SCHOOL FUNDS: $ (413,688) $ - $ (535,103)
(fund bal contrib)
Actual Remaining
Budget YTD Balance
Special Revenue Funds
CDBG Fund
Revenues $ 755,289 $ 1,101,181 $ (345,892) 145.8%
Expenditures 755,289 1,154,127 (398,838) 152.8%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ - $ (52,945)
Housing Choice Fund
Revenues $ 2,013,343 $ 1,897,248 $ 116,095 94.2%
Expenditures 2,025,343 1,591,645 433,698 78.6%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ (12,000) $ 305,603
TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS: $ (12,000) $ 252,657
Actual Remaining Difference
Budget Anticipated YTD Balance Ant vs. Actual
GRAND TOTALS:
(excluding Schools & Special Revenues)
Revenues: $ 60,905,060 51,014,853 $ 53,296,968 $ 7,608,092 104.5%
Expenditures 68,543,676 51,674,673 56,519,371 12,024,305 109.4%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures $ (7,638,616) (659,820) $ (3,222,403)
Local Sales/Use Taxes $ 1,900,000 $ 1,596,000 $ 1,648,202 $ 251,798 103.3%
The Budgeted Revenue amounts do not include any contributions from Fund Balance.
City of Martinsville
Combined Balance Sheet
05/31/14
FY2014
As prepared for 6/24/14 meeting CURRENT JUNE 30, 2013
TOTAL LIABILITIES FUND BAL & FUND BAL & DIFFERENCE
FUND ASSETS* &RESERVES NET POSITION NET POSITION FROM FY13
GENERAL FUND $ 11,526,435 $ (4,663,426) $ 6,863,009 $ 7,229,188 $ (366,179)
MEALS TAX $ 784,843 $ (342,413) $ 442,431 $ 2,236,789 $ (1,794,358)
SCHOOL CAFETERIA $ 779,349 $ - $ 779,349 $ 933,528 $ (154,179)
REFUSE COLLECTION FUND $ 9,624,596 $ (7,353,141) $ 2,271,455 $ 2,295,374 $ (23,919)
MINET/FIBER OPTIC SYSTEM $ (191,318) $ (7,457) $ (198,775) $ - $ (198,775)
WATER FUND $ 5,550,098 $ (4,544,837) $ 1,005,261 $ 748,827 $ 256,434
SEWER FUND $ 4,640,077 $ (3,495,970) $ 1,144,107 $ 1,153,990 $ (9,883)
ELECTRIC FUND $ 14,878,985 $ (9,242,617) $ 5,636,368 $ 6,268,839 $ (632,471)
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND $ 361,284 $ - $ 361,284 $ 834,098 $ (472,814)
SCHOOL FUND $ (86,168) $ (31,603) $ (117,772) $ - $ (117,772)
SCHOOL FEDERAL PROGRAMS $ (118,190) $ (71) $ (118,261) $ 6,714 $ (124,975)
CDBG FUND $ (267,120) $ (120,150) $ (387,270) $ (592,879) $ 205,609
HOUSING CHOICE $ 318,151 $ (740) $ 317,411 $ 11,809 $ 305,602
TOTAL $ 47,801,022 $ (29,802,425) $ 17,998,598 $ 21,126,277 $ (3,127,679)
Re-appropriations $ (3,217,179)
Adjusted Total: $ 17,909,098
*Re-appropriations for FY13 include $104,816 for Capital Fund Energy Efficiency Project and
$1,736,047 for Meals Tax Fund H.S. Renovation Project, leaving $1,376,316 for other projects and grants.
RESERVED FUNDS
INSURANCE TRUST FUND $ 438,783 $ - $ 438,783 $ 340,524 $ 98,259
INMATE TRUST FUND $ 98,434 $ - $ 98,434 $ 82,597 $ 15,837
Fiduciary Agency Funds:
05-SVRFA $ 90,148 $ (309) $ 89,840 $ 85,447 $ 4,393
06-Dan River ASAP $ 237,579 $ - $ 237,579 $ 235,584 $ 1,995
08-WPBDC $ 8,393 $ - $ 8,393 $ 91,285 $ (82,892)
15-PRCJTA $ 523,617 $ - $ 523,617 $ 506,975 $ 16,642
30-BRRL $ 321,770 $ - $ 321,770 $ 207,370 $ 114,400
TOTALS: $ 1,181,508 $ (309) $ 1,181,199 $ 1,126,661 $ 54,538
CITY OF MARTINSVILLE
PROJECTED FUND BALANCE 06/30/2014
(5/13/14 Projected for Budget Process)
Projected
Audited Fund Fund
Balance & Net Projected Projected Balance & Net Net
Position Revenues Expenditures Budgeted Position (Decrease)
06/30/13 FY14 FY14 Depreciation 06/30/14 Increase
GENERAL 7,229,188 31,308,473 31,666,052 6,871,609 (357,579)
0
MEALS TAX 2,236,789 2,028,497 3,636,297 628,989 (1,607,800)
CAPITAL RESERVE 834,098 781,439 1,346,312 269,225 (564,873)
TOTAL CAPITAL FUNDS 3,070,887 2,809,936 4,982,609 898,214 (2,172,673)
REFUSE 2,295,374 2,102,350 2,098,489 150,000 2,449,235 153,861
MINET/FIBER OPTIC 0 615,481 696,154 0 (80,673) (80,673)
WATER 748,827 3,315,045 3,550,950 250,000 762,922 14,095
SEWER 1,153,990 4,020,385 4,638,848 400,000 935,527 (218,463)
ELECTRIC 6,268,839 17,816,772 18,621,618 400,000 5,863,993 (404,846)
TOTAL UTILITY FUNDS 10,467,030 27,870,033 29,606,059 1,200,000 9,931,004 (536,026)
(net position)
CAFETERIA 933,528 1,370,150 1,701,710 601,968 (331,560)
SCHOOLS 0 21,836,548 21,836,548 0 0
SCHOOL GRANTS 6,714 2,390,492 2,390,492 6,714 0
TOTAL SCHOOL FUNDS 940,242 25,597,190 25,928,750 608,682 (331,560)
CDBG* (592,879) 1,238,228 1,065,934 (420,585) 172,294
HOUSING CHOICE 11,809 1,948,011 1,876,527 83,293 71,484
TOTAL SP REV FUNDS (581,070) 3,186,239 2,942,461 (337,292) 243,778
TOTAL ALL FUNDS 21,126,277 90,771,871 95,125,931 17,972,217 (3,154,060)
*adjusted revenues to accommodate estimated revisions in account receivables.
Year-End Fund Balance Summary:
Total Funds: Total by Category:
Non-spendable: 926,470
Inventory (elec/water) 921,470
Prepaid Items - Gen Fund 5,000
Restricted: 0
0
Committed to: 2,320,132
CCBC 1,666,700
PART 44,750
Housing Choice 0
Cafeteria Fund 601,968
School Grants Fund 6,714
Assigned to: 898,214
Capital Reserve Fund 269,225
Meals Tax Fund 628,989
Unassigned: 13,827,401
Non-utility Funds: 4,817,867
Utility Funds (net position): 9,009,534
Totals: 17,972,217 17,972,217
City of Martinsville - Fund Balance/Net Position Change
for 6/24/14 meeting
CHANGE FROM
FINAL PROJECTED FY2013 TO
FY2013 FY2014 FY2014
Unassigned Non Utility $3,939,302 $4,734,574 $795,272
Utility (net position) $10,467,030 $9,009,534 -$1,457,496
Restricted Capital Projects $2,274,054 $0 -$2,274,054
Assigned Capital Reserve $294,028 $269,225 -$24,803
Meals Tax $24,848 $628,989 $604,141
Thoroughfare Construction $154,099 $0 -$154,099
Committed Commonwealth Crossing $1,666,700 $1,666,700 $0
PART $31,415 $44,750 $13,335
Housing $11,809 $83,293 $71,484
Cafeteria Fund $933,528 $601,968 -$331,560
School Grants Fund $6,714 $6,714 $0
SUBTOTAL CASH & EQUIVALENTS/POSITIONS $19,803,527 $17,045,747 -$2,757,780
Non Spendable Inventory (elec/water) $838,216 $921,470 $83,254
Prepaid Items $484,531 $5,000 -$479,531
FUND BALANCE SUMMARY $21,126,274 $17,972,217 -$3,154,057
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: June 24, 2014
Item No: 10.
Department: Finance
Issue: Consider approval of consent agenda.
Summary:
The attachments amend the FY14 Budget with appropriations in the following
funds:
FY14:
General Fund: $9,641 – Donations, Reimbursements, Grants
Attachments: Spreadsheet
Recommendations: Motion to approve
BUDGET ADDITIONS FOR 6/24/2014
ORG OBJECT DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT
FY14
General Fund:
01100908 480410 Miscellaneous Revenue - Donations/Fire Dept. 100
01322105 505500 EMS - Travel/Training 100
Donation
01100909 490104 Advanced/Recovered Costs 100
01321102 506130 Fire Dept - Repair/Maint - Burn Building 100
Reimbursements for training/use of facility
01100909 490104 Advance/Recovered Costs 6,000
01221082 501300 Commonwealth's Attorney - Part-time/Temporary Wages 3,000
01123035 501300 Comm. of Revenue - Part-time/Temporary Wages 3,000
Funds from NCI for summer interns
01100908 480420 Misc. Revenue - Donations-Sr. Citizens 50
01714212 506016 Senior Citizens - Program Supplies 50
Donations - Sponsors of Health Fair & Craft Show
01100909 490801 Recovered Costs - Senior Citizens 3,391
01714212 506016 Senior Citizens - Program Supplies 1,210
01714212 501300 Senior Citizens - Part-time Wages 1,387
01714212 502100 Senior Citizens - Social Security 86
01714212 502110 Senior Citizens - Medicare 20
01714212 506049 Senior Citizens - Vehicle Fuels 688
Bingo & Trip receipts; Transportation Grant - March,April,May 2014
Total General Fund: 9,641 9,641
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: June 24, 2014
Item No: 11.
Department: City Manager
Issue: Hear a staff update on issues related to a duplicate use of the
street/road name - Chatham Road.
Summary: Staff was recently made aware of occasional difficulty and
confusion regarding efforts to physically locate property for mail delivery and 911
services arising from the fact that the street/road name of Chatham Road is used
for new Route 57 in the County and Route 457 (old or original Chatham Road) in
the City.
Information available in the City’s engineering office indicates the in-City section of
Chatham Road (now designated as Route 457, but previously Route 57) has
historically been named Chatham Road. When Route 57 was reconstructed to its
present location, the Chatham Road name was also assigned to the new location
as well. The original section of what is now Route 457 in the County is designated
as Old Chatham Road.
Attachments: Map showing the streets in question.
Recommendations: None – this issue is being presented for information
purposes only. Staff is referring the matter to the Planning Commission for review
and a recommendation.
Old Chatham Road in the County
Chatham Road in the City
Chatham Road in the County
Chatham Road/ Old Chatham Road Designations
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