City Council
Regular MeetingMartinsville, VA · April 28, 2015
Minutes
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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