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Martinsville, VA · April 28, 2015

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April 28, 2015 The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia was held on April 28, 2015 in Council Chambers, Municipal Building at 7:30pm, Closed Session beginning at 7:00pm with Mayor Danny Turner presiding. Council Members present included: Mayor Turner, Vice Mayor Jennifer Bowles, Gene Teague, Sharon Brooks Hodge and Mark Stroud. Staff present included: Leon Towarnicki, City Manager, Karen Roberts, Eric Monday, Wayne Knox, Linda Conover, Mary Prillaman, Sean Dunn, Robert Fincher, Eddie Cassady, Patrick Agee, Kenneth Draper, Ted Anderson, Jeff Joyce, Michael Scaffidi, and Dennis Bowles. Mayor Turner 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 Mark Stroud, seconded by Sharon Brooks Hodge with the following 5-0 recorded vote: Turner, aye; Bowles, aye; Hodge, aye; Teague, aye; Stroud, 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. 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 the Session. On a motion by Mark Stroud, seconded by Sharon Brooks Hodge with the following roll-call recorded 5-0 vote: Hodge, aye; Teague, aye; Stroud, aye, Turner, aye; Bowles, aye. Council returned to Open Session. Dan River ASAP Board: Steve Draper, 1911 Dundee Lane, appointed to a 3 year term ending 4/30/18 on a motion by Mark Stroud, seconded by Sharon Brooks Hodge with a 5-0 vote. Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services Board: Ron Ferrill, 917 Hunting Ridge Rd, appointed to a 4 year term ending 5/31/19 on a motion by Gene Teague, seconded by Vice Mayor Jennifer Bowles with a 5-0 vote. Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services Board: Brenell Thomas, 101 Crescent St. #B4, appointed to a 4 year term ending 5/31/19 on a motion by Vice Mayor Jennifer Bowles, seconded by Sharon Brooks Hodge with a 5-0 vote. Following the invocation by Council Member Teague and Pledge to the American Flag, the Mayor welcomed everyone to the meeting. Minutes: On a motion by Gene Teague, seconded by Vice Mayor Jennifer Bowles, with a 5-0 vote, Council approved the minutes of February 10, February 23 Tour, February 23 Neighborhood Meeting and February 24 meeting with a 5-0 vote. Recognition of Martinsville City Police Department for Re-accreditation: Mayor Turner turned the meeting over to Sheriff Steve Draper and Chief Roach, Pulaski Virginia to make the April 28, 2015 presentation and recognize Chief Sean Dunn, Deputy Chief Eddie Cassady, Capt. Robert Fincher and Sgt. Patrick Agee. Proclamation – National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: Mayor Turner turned the meeting over to Council Member Mark Stroud to read the proclamation; Proclamation presented to Sheriff Steve Draper by Council Member Stroud, Mayor Danny Turner and Vice Mayor Jennifer Bowles. Proclamation – Corrine Autumn Hilton Day: Mayor Turner turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Jennifer Bowles to read the proclamation; Proclamation presented to Miss Hilton by Mayor Danny Turner and Vice Mayor Jennifer Bowles. Miss Hilton presented Chief Sean Dunn a donation of Foster Buddies to aid with children his officers may come in contact with. Conduct public hearing on FY16 Budget and consider approval of FY16 Budget Ordinance on first reading: Mayor Turner turned the meeting over to Leon Towarnicki, City Manager to recount budget status. City Manager Towarnicki stated that there had been four work sessions so far with department head and individual presentations. Staff was asked to present an additional $300,000 in cuts and there were questions regarding MINet. City Manager Towarnicki presented the following suggested budget reductions and physical plant expansion breakdown. April 28, 2015 Sharon Hodge requested a quarterly analysis from MINet over the next year. City Manager Towarnicki explained that the MURA board had voted to merge with CPEG and that this budget could be called something different on the budget going forward but the funding should remain the same. Vice Mayor Bowles requested that the Council not vote on the EDC funding at this time. Mayor Turner made a motion to fund the EDC per capita, Sharon Brooks Hodge seconded that motion and asked for additional discussion. Gene Teague made a subsequent motion to table the discussion, Vice Mayor Bowles seconded that motion stating that she preferred to discuss with the citizens more before making a final decision. 4-1 in favor with Mayor Turner opposing the motion. Mayor Turner made a motion to eliminate the 3% utility increase and cut an additional $400,000. Council Member Teague requested that they deal with current budget cuts first and would prefer to hear from those being cut including the schools. Mayor Turner opened the public hearing. Alexis Lee-Sellers St-requested an increase in funding for the CAPS Program and expressed support for not increasing Patrick Henry Community funding. April 28, 2015 Mr. Joe Martin-27 E. Church St-requesting reduction or elimination of City fluoride program as a budget cut. Council Member Teague requested that City Manager Towarnicki follow-up to ensure that the City is following the federal recommended levels of fluoride in the public water system. Sharon Brooks Hodge made a motion to cut the $15,000 fluoridation program from budget with Vice Mayor Bowles seconding the motion with a 2-3 vote: Vice Mayor Turner, nay; Gene Teague, nay; Mark Stroud, nay; Sharon Brooks Hodge, aye; Vice Mayor Bowles, aye. Mr. Ural Harris-217 Stewart St-expressed concerns on the reversion study, the proposed 3% electric increase, the contribution to the EDC and the employee salaries compared to surrounding areas. Pam Heath-Superintendent of Martinsville Public Schools-expressed concern about the school budget cuts. Dianne Enniss-1216 Knollwood Place-expressed concerns about the fund balances and reserve accounts and that the City funding of EDC should be reduced to 8.5% capita rate same as Henry County. Tom Marshall-Auburn Place-supports Mr. Martin’s and Ms. Enniss’s suggestions and requests that Council does the research to ensure we are within suggested guidelines. Mayor Turner closed the public hearing at 8:55pm. Mayor Turner motioned to cut the electric increase, Sharon Brooks Hodge seconded the motion with a 2-3 vote: Mayor Danny Turner, aye; Sharon Brooks Hodge, aye; Vice Mayor Jennifer Bowles, nay; Mark Stroud, nay; Gene Teague, nay. Mayor Turner motioned to cut $300,000 more from City Manager budget, Vice Mayor Bowles seconded the motion with a 4-1 vote: Mayor Danny Turner, aye; Sharon Brooks Hodge, aye; Vice Mayor Jennifer Bowles, aye; Mark Stroud, aye; Gene Teague, nay. Gene Teague motioned to adopt budget with $300,00 cuts as amended on first reading, Mark Stroud seconded the motion with a 3-2 vote: Vice Mayor Bowles, aye; Sharon Brooks Hodge, nay; Mark Stroud, aye; Mayor Turner, nay; Gene Teague, aye. Consider approving award of a contract to Palmer Generator for installation of a 150KW emergency/backup generator at the City Shop and Warehouse Complex. Gene Teague made a motion to approve the contract from Palmer Generator; Mark Stroud seconded the motion with a 5- 0 approval vote. Mayor Turner asked Leon Towarnicki to give an overview of April 27th Westside Neighborhood Meeting and Tour. The concern was expressed at the Neighborhood meeting about the condition of Cardinal Lane. Leon Towarnicki confirmed that Cardinal Lane, Crestwood Court, Hickory Street, Roundabout Road and First Street are on the list for slurry seal this year. Consent agenda – Council Member Teague made a motion to adopt the consent agenda with Vice Mayor Bowles seconding the motion; vote resulted in a unanimous 5-0 approval vote. April 28, 2015 Business from the floor: Faye Holland, FAHI - recommended that the Housing Office be added to the museum allowing space for an after school program, intern program, and reading program. City Manager Towarnicki suggested that Council needs to develop general specifications on a business plan and the need to advertise publically and accept proposals. Patrick Wright, 1201 Spruce St – interested in history and church/state amendments. Alexis Lee, Sellers St –who would be the appropriate contact on the College Board to contact with concerns. City Manager advised that she should contact the City Manager office and they can provide the contact information. Ural Harris-commented on proposed 3% electric increase, Prairie State and AMP Ohio. Council comments: Bowles-Congratulations Miss Estes for being a finalist in the National Miss Pageant; Turner-saddened by the loss of Sam Fowler-business man, longtime resident and great guy. City Manager comments: District 3 NCBA at Hooker Field Friday, Saturday and Sunday, next weekend will be a different tournament. Bob Phillips is retiring at the end of April; Del. Adams will be at the Fire Department on Thursday at 9:30 to present him with a Resolution of Appreciation for his years of service. Council comments: Turner-MURA will have a Cinco de Mayo party Uptown Saturday with merchants, music and food. There being no further business, Vice Mayor Bowles made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:55pm with Council Member Stroud seconding the motion, all Council members in favor 5-0. _______________________________ __________________________ Leon Towarnicki Danny Turner Deputy Clerk of Council Mayor

Agenda

AGENDA--CITY COUNCIL -- CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Council Chambers – Municipal Building 7:00 pm Closed Session 7:30 pm regular session Tuesday, April 28, 2015 7:00—Closed Session A. Appointments to Board 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. 7:30—Regular Session Invocation & Pledge to the American Flag-Gene Teague 1. Consider approval of minutes: February 10, 2015, February 23, 2015 tour, February 23, 2015, and February 24, 2015 Council meetings. (2 mins) 2. Recognition of Martinsville City Police Department for Reaccreditation. (10 mins) 3. Presentation of proclamation regarding National Correctional Officers & Employees Week. (5 mins) 4. Presentation of proclamation proclaiming Corrine Autumn Hilton Day. (5 mins) 5. Conduct a public hearing on FY16 Budget and consider approval of FY16 Budget Ordinance on first reading. (45 mins) 6. Consider approving award of a contract to Palmer Generator for installation of a 150KW emergency/backup generator at City’s Shop and Warehouse Complex. (10 mins) 7. Hear overview of April 27 Westside Neighborhood Meeting and Tour. (5 mins) 8. Consider approval of consent agenda. (2 mins) 9. 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 what action they would like for Council to take; (3) limit 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. 10. Comments by members of City Council. (5 minutes) 11. Comments by City Manager. (5 minutes) City Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date: April 28, 2015 Item No: 1. Department: Clerk of Council Issue: Consider approval of minutes of City Council meetings February 10, 2015, February 23 tour and February 23 Neighborhood Meeting and February 24, 2015. Summary: None Attachments: February 10, 2015 February 23, 2015 Tour February 23, 2015 Neighborhood mtg. February 24, 2015 Recommendations: Motion to approve minutes as presented. February 10, 2015 The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, was held on February 10, 2015, in Council Chambers, Municipal Building, at 7:30 PM, Closed Session beginning at 7:00pm, with Mayor Danny Turner presiding. Council Members present included: Mayor Turner, Vice Mayor Jennifer Bowles, Gene Teague, Sharon Brooks Hodge and Mark Stroud. Staff present included: Leon Towarnicki, City Manager, Brenda Prillaman, Eric Monday, Wayne Knox, Linda Conover, and Sean Dunn. Mayor Turner 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 Sharon Brooks Hodge, seconded by Mark Stroud, with the following 5-0 recorded vote: Turner, aye; Bowles; Teague, aye; Hodge, aye; Stroud, aye; Council convened in Closed Session, for the purpose of discussing the following matters: (A) 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. (B) Appointments to Boards and Commissions as authorized by Subsection 1. (C) 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. 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 the Session. On a motion by Sharon Brooks Hodge, seconded by Jennifer Bowles, with the following recorded 5-0 vote: Turner, aye; Bowles, aye; Teague, aye; Hodge, aye; Stroud, aye; Council returned to Open Session. Following the invocation by Council Member Teague and Pledge to the American Flag, the Mayor welcomed everyone to the meeting and announced there will be three addendums added to the beginning of the agenda. Addendum-Proclamation Glenwood Hankins: Mayor Turner turned the meeting over to Council Member Stroud to present the proclamation honoring Glenwood Hankins. Addendum-Proclamation-NAACP Day: Mayor Turner turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Bowles to make the presentation of the NAACP Day proclamation. Addendum-Police Department Annual Report: Police Chief Sean Dunn presented the following information: February 10, 2015 Minutes: On a motion by Sharon Brooks Hodge, seconded by Jennifer Bowles, with a 5-0 vote, Council approved the minutes of the November 24, 2014 tour and November 24, 2014 neighborhood meeting. MHC Economic Development update: Mark Heath provided the update on recent activities and programs. Council requested that the EDC make sure all events information related to small business training are distributed to all businesses and suggested hosting certification training. West Piedmont Planning District Commission update: Dave Hoback, Executive Director, briefed Council on programs and activities of the WPPDC and support services provided throughout the region. Finance Report: Finance Director, Linda Conover, presented the following information: Exclusive of School and Special Revenue funds, actual revenues were $29,126,150, representing 98.9% of the anticipated $29,452,105 through the first half of FY15, ending December 31, 2014. Having received five months receipts, Local Sales & Use Taxes collected through December 31st were less than anticipated by $8,132, for total receipts of $732,868. Overall Utility revenues averaged 94.6% of anticipated with Refuse, Minet/Fiber Optic, and Electric Funds not meeting expectations. Actual expenditures at mid-year were $31,739,619, which represents 102% of the anticipated amount of $31,058,771. The “actual” figures include all outstanding encumbrances of $1,064,707, and the funds required to be returned to the Commonwealth of $110,184 in December. As of December 31st, the total Combined Fund Balance and Net Position was $16,230,887, a decrease from FY14 year-end of $3,400,341. The available cash-on-hand for all City Funds was $12,541,112, a slight increase over the same time period last year of $250,645. The Projected year-end Fund Balance for FY15, based upon budgeted activities, inclusive of re-appropriations and other budget additions approved by Council, is $15,325,401, a decrease of $4,305,827 from FY14 year-end. 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 2/10/15 ORG OBJECT DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT FY15 General Fund: 01100909 490104 Advance/Recovered Costs 27,728 01433166 506007 Public Health Center - Facility Maint 27,728 Reimbursement from Health Dept for flooring 01101917 442401 Categorical Other State - Confiscated Assets - Police 6,347 01311085 506078 Police Dept - Conf Assets State 6,347 Asset Forfeiture Proceeds February 10, 2015 01100909 490104 Advance/Recovered Costs 500 01321102 506130 Fire Dept. - Repair & Maint.-Burn Building 500 Reimbursements for training Total General Fund: 34,575 34,575 Minet/Fiber Optic Fund: 11100909 490104 Advance/Recovered Costs 38,437 11315308 508220 Physical Plant Expansion 38,437 Reimbursement from NCI Total Minet/Fiber Optic Fund: 38,437 38,437 Landlord/tenant issues report from City Attorney: Eric Monday reported that at the most recent West End Neighborhood Council Meeting, a question was asked concerning what Council could do with regard to Landlord/Tenant disputes. These issues are governed by Virginia State law and there is very little Council can do in any regard without a rental certification program. Council agreed this is an opportunity to look at in the future. Business from floor: Patrick Wright of Spruce Street-congratulated Mayor Turner; Chad Martin of Hammond Street-asked for Mayor’s public apology-Allen of 502 E. Church St.-concerns about how things in government are going; Joseph Martin-comments on issues with the fluoride in the water; Johnnie Peters of Henry County commented businesses Uptown are proud of Council. Council comments: Stroud-city is moving forward; Turner-asked that streets are clean for Wednesday. City Manager comments: the City Manager reviewed upcoming budget schedule with Council. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm. _______________________________ __________________________ Brenda Prillaman Danny Turner Clerk of Council Mayor February 23, 2015 Martinsville City Council Neighborhood Meeting for the Northside area was held on February 23, 2015 at McCabe Memorial Baptist Church, 107 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, VA at 7:30 PM, with Mayor Danny Turner presiding and Council members present including: Vice Mayor Jennifer Bowles, Gene Teague, Mark Stroud, and Sharon Brooks Hodge. Eric Monday was absent. Staff present: Leon Towarnicki, Brenda Prillaman, Karen Roberts, Wayne Knox, Coretha Gravely, Rob Fincher, Kenneth Draper, Andy Powers and Ted Anderson. Mayor Turner called the meeting to order and Council Member Teague gave the invocation. Andy Powers provided an update on the property maintenance report and Wayne Knox provided a detailed update on the Northside CDBG project. Comments from two citizens: Betty Sloan, 218 Greyson Street-questions regarding a recently burned house next door and whether house is to be repaired and questions on tenants’ belongings damaged by smoke. Ted Anderson provided an update and explanation of procedures on repairs and permitting related to the damaged property. Doug Sharpe, 206 Clearview Drive-questions regarding ownership of property adjacent to Jones Creek at the rear of his property and who is responsible for cleaning the creek of limbs/debris to prevent debris from washing down and blocking drainage pipes/bridge at Liberty Street. Mr. Towarnicki provided information advising that maintenance of creek areas is private property owner responsibilities, but City will monitor to determine if City has authority to require maintenance to prevent debris blockage of the City’s drainage system. There being no further business, Mayor Turner adjourned the meeting at 8:15 pm. _______________________________ __________________________ Brenda Prillaman Danny Turner Clerk of Council Mayor February 23, 2015 The City Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, assembled on February 23, 2015 at 4:30 P.M. to tour the Northside area neighborhoods prior to their quarterly Neighborhood Focus Meeting scheduled for February 23, 2015 at 7:30pm at McCabe Memorial Baptist Church, 107 Clearview Drive. Council Members present for the tour included: Mayor Danny Turner, Mark Stroud, Gene Teague and Sharon Brooks Hodge. Vice Mayor Jennifer Bowles was absent. Others present included: Leon Towarnicki, Andy Powers, Coretha Gravely, Wayne Knox, Ted Anderson, Martinsville Bulletin reporter and one citizen. No other business was conducted during the tour and immediately after the tour ended, Council members disbursed. _______________________________ __________________________ Brenda Prillaman Danny Turner Clerk of Council Mayor February 24, 2015 The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, was held on February 24, 2015, in Council Chambers, Municipal Building, at 7:30 PM with Mayor Danny Turner presiding. Council Members present included: Vice Mayor Jennifer Bowles, Gene Teague, Sharon Brooks Hodge, and Mark Stroud. Staff present included: Leon Towarnicki, City Manager, Wayne Knox, Linda Conover and Eric Monday. In recognition of February being Black History Month, Mayor Turner turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Jennifer Bowles, who conducted the remainder of the meeting. Following the invocation by Vice Mayor Bowles and Pledge to the American Flag, the Vice Mayor welcomed everyone to the meeting. Employee Service Awards Recognition: Vice Mayor Bowles read the names and recognized the following city employees eligible for Service Awards: Shane McPeek Police Department 10 Trina Snead Sheriff's Department 10 Robbin Acord Sheriff's Department 15 Michael Eggleston Sheriff's Department 15 Doug Hardy Sheriff's Department 15 Kristopher Shrader Fire Department 15 Robert Kerrick Mgmt. Info. Systems 15 Jonathan Barker Sheriff's Department 15 James Hill Fire Department 20 Jack McDowell Water Plant 35 Proclamation Teen Dating Violence Awareness: Vice Mayor Bowles presented a proclamation recognizing Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month to Citizens Against Family Violence representative Dee Barbour. Audit report: David Hughes of Robinson, Farmer & Cox presented the FY14 Audit and answered questions. The FY14 Audit will be posted to the city website. Approval of 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 2/24/15 ORG OBJECT DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT FY15 General Fund: 01102926 436401 Categorical - Federal - Confiscated Assets - Police 245 01311085 506079 Police - Federal Asset Forfeitures 245 Receipts - September 01101917 442810 Categorical Other - State - Highway Projects 7,119 01413151 508220 Thorofare Construction - Physical Plant Expansion 7,119 Reimbursement - Liberty St Project 01100908 480406 Miscellaneous Revenues - Donations/Recreation 250 01711210 506007 Recreation - Equipment & Supplies 250 Team Sponsor donation Total General Fund: 7,614 7,614 Capital Reserve Fund: 16102926 416508 Categorical Federal - VDEM Hazard Mitigation Grant 173,863 16577367 508107 Physical Plant Expansion - Safety 173,863 VDEM Grant for Siren Project 16101917 443700 Categorical Other State - Tobacco Commission Funds 800,000 16582373 509188 GOF/TROF Grants - Tobacco Grant/ICSM 800,000 Tobacco Grant for Integrative Centers for Science & Medicine Total Capital Reserve Fund: 973,863 973,863 Overview of Northside Neighborhood Tour and meeting: Vice Mayor Bowles gave a summary of citizen concerns expressed and noted follow up has been handled by city staff. February 24, 2015 Business from floor: Patrick Wright, Spruce Street, commended Council for invocation. Council comments: Stroud-thanked public works crews for excellent job done on snow removal; Bowles-asked for Council’s agreement in sending a congratulatory letter to Eagle Scout recipient Sydney Allen and all agreed. City Manager comments: Mr. Towarnicki comments: (1) reminder of Trade Show VIP night March 3; advised Council to contact office if interested in tour of the Henry on Friday, March 20, 2015 at 1:45pm; Council Strategic Planning Session to be held Friday, March 20, evening and Saturday morning, March 21, 2015—agenda and location will be determined; reminded Council about joint meeting with School Board as a budget worksession from 4 to 6 on Tuesday, March 24, 2015; reminded Council to contact office about preference for dates for the upcoming April worksessions. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm. _______________________________ __________________________ Brenda Prillaman Danny Turner Clerk of Council Mayor City Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date: April 28, 2015 Item No: 2. Department: Police Department Issue: Recognition of Martinsville City Police Department for Re-accreditation. Summary: Martinsville City Police Department received their initial Accreditation certificate in 1998 and has received re-accreditation certificates in 2003 and 2007 and 2011. Executive board members consisting of active Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police establish professional standards and administer the accreditation process by which Virginia agencies can be systematically measured, evaluated, and updated. DCJS manages the day-to-day operations for the Commission. Accreditation increases the law enforcement agency’s ability to prevent and control crime through more effective and efficient delivery of law enforcement services to the community it serves. Accreditation enhances community understanding of the law enforcement agency and its role in the community as well as its goals and objectives. Citizen confidence in the policies and practices of the agency is increased. Accreditation, in conjunction with the philosophy of community policing, commits the agency to a broad range of programs (such as crime prevention) that directly benefit the public. Accreditation creates a forum in which police and citizens work together to control and prevent crime. This partnership will help citizens to understand the challenges that confront law enforcement. Law enforcement will, in turn, receive clear direction from the community about its expectations. Thus, a common set of goals and objectives will be arrived at and implemented. Attachments: None Recommendations: Presentation only City Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date: April 28, 2015 Item No: 3. Department: City Council Issue: Presentation of proclamation regarding National Correctional Officers and Employees Week. Summary: Sheriff Steve Draper will be present to accept the proclamation. Attachments: none Recommendations: For information. Proclamation National Correctional Officers and Employees Week WHEREAS, one of the primary goals for the City of Martinsville is to provide its citizens with an effective judicial system that concentrates on quality for all of our citizens; and WHEREAS, the City of Martinsville’s dedicated correctional officers are essential to the success of our judicial process, and our correctional officers’ work includes daily exposure to a hostile environment with many of the most dangerous individuals in our society; and WHEREAS, Correctional Officers contribute daily to the protection of our citizens by housing dangerous felons in a humane environment, often at great risk to the officers’ own protection; and WHEREAS, the City of Martinsville is pleased to join with officials and distinguished correctional officers across America to recognize the achievements of these dedicated individuals. We are indebted to the International Association of Correctional Officers for continuing to emphasize the accomplishments of correctional officers worldwide; now, therefore FOR THESE SIGNIFICANT REASONS, I, Danny Turner, Mayor of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, do hereby proclaim May 3-May 9, 2015, “NATIONAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES WEEK” in the City of Martinsville and commend this observance to all of our citizens. Danny Turner Mayor City Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date: April 28, 2015 Item No: 4. Department: City Council Issue: Presentation of proclamation proclaiming Corrine Autumn Hilton Day. Summary: Representatives will be present to accept the proclamation proclaiming April 30, 2015 as Corrine Autumn Hilton Day. Miss Day was recently crowned Martinsville’s Outstanding Teen 2015 and has formed a service project called Foster Buddies to change the way people view adoption by making it a first consideration, not a last choice. Attachments: none Recommendations: For information. Proclamation Whereas, Corrine Autumn Hilton was crowned Martinsville’s Outstanding Teen 2015 on February 21, 2015 at New College Institute in Martinsville, VA. Whereas, Corrine continues to promote her platform of Adoption not only in Martinsville-Henry County but throughout the state of Virginia as well. Whereas, Corrine continues to give selflessly of her time and talents through her church, her school and her community. Whereas, Corrine has formed a service project Foster Buddies, in which she has collected and donated over 50 new stuffed animals to Martinsville- Henry County’s Department of Social Services to be given to children being placed in foster care. These stuffed animals are to help ease the fears of the children going into a new home setting. Whereas, Corrine has raised more than five thousand dollars’ worth of stuffed animals since the inception of Foster Buddies. Whereas, Corrine not only supports her platform through her efforts, but is a living example of it through the fact that two of her siblings were adopted. Whereas, it is Corrine’s goal to change the way people view adoption in Virginia by making it a first consideration, not a last choice. Therefore, let it be known that the Martinsville City Council hereby proclaims that in the City of Martinsville April 30, 2015 be known as Corrine Autumn Hilton Day Danny Turner Mayor City Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date: April 28, 2015 Item No: 5. Department: City Attorney Issue: Conduct a Public Hearing on the FY15-16 Budget and consider approval of FY16 Budget Ordinance on first reading. Summary: Attached is the summary of the 2015-16 Budget in ordinance form Attachments: 2015 Budget Ordinance Recommendations: Conduct a public hearing and consider adoption on first reading with a roll call vote. CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA ORDINANCE No. 2015-U- The Budget for Fiscal 2015-2016 BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, in regular session assembled April 28, 2015, that the following sums of money be and hereby are appropriated – by specified Fund – for the City’s fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, from the following Fund sources of estimated revenue: SUMMARY STATEMENT OF BUDGET ESTIMATES 2015-2016 Changes Fund Projected Budgeted in Fund Revenues Expenditures Balance General $ 30,521,179 $ 33,687,879 $(3,166,700) Meals Tax $ 2,066,792 $ 2,066,792 - Capital Reserve $ 1,507,580 $ 1,757,580 $ (250,000) Refuse $ 2,229,000 $ 4,163,315 $(1,934,315) Telecommunications $ 1,561,671 $ 1,260,716 $ 300,955 Water $ 3,303,500 $ 2,725,410 $ 578,090 Sewer $ 4,027,512 $ 3,693,877 $ 333,635 Electric $ 18,800,095 $ 21,020,263 $ (2,220,168) Cafeteria* $ 1,550,290 $ 1,550,290 - Schools** $ 23,339,156 $ 23,339,156 - CDBG $ 17,292 $ 200 $ 17,092 Housing $ 0 $ 5,348 $ (5,348) Totals $ 88,924,067 $ 95,270,826 $ (6,346,759) *Cafeteria – Estimated; actual unavailable at time of publication. **Schools – As adopted by School Board. Tax Rates (unchanged): Real Estate: $1.0621 per $100 assessed value Personal Property: $2.30 per $100 assessed value Machinery & Tools: $1.85 per $100 assessed value Proposed for Electric: Average Increase 3% BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Council that this Ordinance shall be effective on and after July 1, 2015. ****** Attest: ___________________________ Brenda Prillaman, Clerk of Council ___________________________ _____________________ Date Adopted Date Effective City Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date: April 28, 2015 Item No: 6. Department: City Manager Issue: Consider approving award of a contract to Palmer Generator for installation of a 150KW emergency/backup generator at City’s Shop and Warehouse Complex. Summary: In early 2014, the City applied for partial grant funding through the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development for a generator replacement project at the City Shop and Warehouse complex. The generator powers the Shop/Warehouse complex during outages and is essential for the ability to provide reliable emergency services for the citizens of Martinsville. Council approved the application, conducted a required public hearing and adopted a resolution at the February 11, 2014 meeting. Any funding needed in addition to the grant will be covered by City Electric and/or the City’s Capital budget. The USDA process requires City Council approval of the bid and purchase. The City’s Purchasing Office advertised the project and bids were received on April 10, 2015. Four bids were received with the low bid meeting specifications furnished by Palmer Generator, Burlington, NC for a Kohler 150 KW unit in the amount of $41,400 which includes the unit base price, 600 amp switch gear, and an extended 5 year warranty. Attachments: None Recommendations: Staff recommends acceptance of the low bid and approval of the purchase from Palmer Generator. City Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date: April 28, 2015 Item No: 7. Department: City Council Issue: Hear an overview of the April 27, 2015 Westside area Neighborhood Tour and Meeting. Summary: Mayor Turner will give this update. Attachments: None Recommendations: No action required City Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date: April 28, 2015 Item No: 8. Department: Finance Issue: Consider approval of consent agenda. Summary: The attachment amends the FY15 Budget with appropriations in the following funds: General Fund: $ 5,266 – Recovered Costs & Reimbursements CDBG Fund: $ 37,728 – Grant Funding School Operating Fund: $ 271,128 – State Budget Adjustments Attachments: Consent Agenda spreadsheet 4-28-15 Recommendations: Motion to approve. BUDGET ADDITIONS FOR 4/28/15 ORG OBJECT DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT FY15 General Fund: 01100909 490104 Advance/Recovered Costs 250 01321102 506130 Fire Dept. - Repair & Maint.-Burn Building 250 Reimbursements for training supplies 01100909 490104 Advance/Recovered Costs 1,940 01812242 506089 County Ambulance Fuels 1,940 Reimbursements for fuels 01100909 490104 Advance/Recovered Costs 2,023 01331108 501300 Sheriff/Corrections - Part-time & Temporary Wages 1,500 01331108 502100 Sheriff/Corrections - Social Security 93 01331108 502110 Sheriff/Corrections - Medicare 22 01331108 506008 Sheriff/Corrections - Vehicle Equipment & Maint. 300 01331110 506200 Sheriff/Annex - Prisoner Allowance 108 Reimbursement from Henry County for litter pickup-March 01100909 490104 Advance/Recovered Costs 1,053 01331108 506061 Sheriff Corrections - Weapons/Ammunition 1,053 Sale of Ammo to Danville Sheriff's Dept. Total General Fund: 5,266 5,266 CDBG Fund: 47102926 447047 Categorical Federal - Uptown Revitalization Program 37,728 47823521 506324 Uptown - Commercial Rehab - Façade Improvements 31,267 47823521 503140 Uptown - Commercial Rehab - Prof.Serv.-Eng/Arch. 6,422 47823521 506322 Uptown - Commercial Rehab - Const/Gateway Improve. 39 Project drawdown #18 & #19 Total CDBG Fund: 37,728 37,728 School Fund: 18101917 402022 Basic Aid 88,440 18101917 402042 Remedial Summer School 30,054 18101917 402052 Regular Foster Care 2,422 18101917 402072 Gifted Education SOQ 815 18101917 402082 Prev/Inter/Remediation SOQ 5,317 18101917 402122 Special Education S)Q 10,185 18101917 402142 Textbook Payments 1,667 18101917 402172 Vocational Education SOQ 1,524 18101917 402212 Social Security Instructional 4,954 18101917 402232 Teacher Retirement Instructional 10,081 18101917 402282 Early Reading Intervention 34,526 18101917 402412 Group Life Insurance Instructional 312 18101917 402462 Special Education Hombebound -1,231 18101917 402482 Regional Tuition Special Education 31,151 18101917 402522 Career & Technical Equipment 1,831 18101917 402652 At Risk 6,759 18101917 402752 K-3 Primary Class Size 19,888 18101917 402912 Mentor Teacher Program 1,671 18101917 402952 Special Education Jails -993 18101917 403082 Sales Tax 2,900 18101917 403092 English Second Language 5,329 18101917 403992 National Board Certification Bonus 5,000 18101917 404052 SOL Algebra Readiness -5,181 18101918 402812 VA Preschool Initiative 1,307 18101918 410405 VPSA Technology Grants 12,400 11001100 561520 Substitute S&W 8,000 11001100 562100 Social Security 496 11001100 562150 Medicare FICA 116 12001100 561151 Instructional Aide S&W 16,202 12001100 561520 Substitute S&W 16,000 12001100 562100 Social Security 1,997 12001100 562150 Medicare FICA 467 12001100 562220 Hybrid VRS - Professional Rate 2,244 12001100 562300 Group Medical Insurance 5,075 12001100 562400 State Life Insurance 193 12001100 562521 VLDP Comp - Professional Rate 172 51001150 561120 Instructional S&W 40,620 51001150 562100 Social Security 2,518 51001150 562150 Medicare FICA 589 51001150 562210 Retirement Payments 7,814 51001150 562300 Group Medical Insurance 5,075 51001150 562400 State Life Insurance 483 51001150 562750 Retirement Health Care Credit 431 71501100 561120 Instructional S&W 10,500 71501100 562100 Social Security 651 71501100 562150 Medicare FICA 153 71501100 566013 Instructional Materials & Supplies 4,494 71551100 561120 Instructional S&W 15,000 71551100 562100 Social Security 930 71551100 562150 Medicare FICA 218 80002110 565503 Travel 5,810 80002140 563000 Purchased Services 3,200 80002180 566012 Printing Supplies 7,302 10004200 563000 Purchased Services 7,222 40004200 563000 Purchased Services 7,575 50004200 563000 Purchased Services 21,329 70004200 563000 Purchased Services 29,252 80004500 568100 Capital Outlay Replacements 24,000 80004600 566056 Non Cap Equipment 25,000 Total School Fund: 271,128 271,128

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