City Council
Regular MeetingMartinsville, VA · February 9, 2016
Minutes
February 9, 2016
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, was held on
February 9, 2016 in Council Chambers, Municipal Building at 7:30 PM. Council Members
present included: Danny Turner, Gene Teague, Sharon Brooks Hodge, Jennifer Bowles and
Mark Stroud. Staff present included: City Manager Leon Towarnicki, Clerk of Council Karen
Roberts, City Attorney Eric Monday, Finance Director Linda Conover, Budget Analyst Mary
Prillaman, and Police Chief Sean Dunn.
Vice Mayor Bowles called the meeting to order and thanked Mayor Turner for turning
the meeting over to her for the night.
Following the invocation by Council Member Stroud and Pledge to the American Flag,
Vice Mayor Bowles welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Hear a report from Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates on the City’s FY15 audit – David
Hughes thanked the various departments that assisted in the audit. There are three reports
included in the audit document. The complete report will be on file in the City Manager’s
office. Council Member Hodge asked Mr. Hughes to address schedule 1 on page 137,
specifically the $77,832 decrease on business taxes from the previous year. Linda Conover
commented that there was $65,205.69 in refunds so when that is added back into those
figures they would be 99.9% on budget.
Consider approval of minutes from the January 26, 2016 meeting and the February 3,
2016 Special meeting – A motion was made by Mayor Turner to approve minutes from January
26, 2016 and February 3, 2016, the motion was seconded by Council Member Hodge. All
Council Members voted in favor to approve both sets of minutes as presented.
Hear an update regarding the Virginia Department of Veteran Services – Nicole Crews,
Veterans Service Representative explained that their main office is in Danville but they have a
branch site in Martinsville. There are 26 benefit offices in Virginia and all services are free.
Virginia is the first and only state to go paperless; all claims are submitted electronically.
Council Member Hodge asked if the electronic submission of claim forms has expedited the
turnaround process for claims. Crews stated that the veterans would receive claims within
180 days vs 1 year previously and claims are not getting lost. The Martinsville site is located
at 233 W. Commonwealth Boulevard in the Workforce Building.
Hear an update from Amanda Witt of the M-HC Chamber of Commerce regarding
activities related to the City/C-PEG Small Business Development contract – Ms. Witt explained
a $75,000 grant for Start Up Martinsville and said there is a one page application on the City
website for anyone wanting to apply. They have partnered with Patrick Henry Community
College for an 8-week entrepreneurial boot camp to qualify for this program. Friday, February
12, 2016 is the deadline for applications. Maximum prize amount is $20,000. They continue
to add more events up Uptown including an Easter egg hunt and possibly a family movie day.
There will be a Spring Fling in May similar to the annual OctoberFest. TGIF dates have been
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scheduled and improving the Farmers Market is a priority. By late March the microloan
program will be ready to begin which is a 4-year commitment offered by a local businessman
and matched by the Chamber. They are working on a written and electronic form detailing
how to do business in the City. This form will contain streamlined information on a one page
document to make doing business even easier. Council Member Hodge requested the
microloan timeline be moved to the beginning of March so that it can be promoted during
FastTrack. Vice Mayor Bowles questioned how residents could use EBT cards at the Farmers
Market. Ms. Witt explained that every dollar the resident spends is matched to encourage
healthy eating. The Incubator is about 90% full with no waiting list. Mr. Coleman of
Spectrum Medical, Inc. sent a note thanking CPEG’s and the Chamber’s assistance; Council
Member Teague highlighted parts of the letter detailing their appreciation for the assistance.
Consider approval of a resolution authorizing a public hearing and approving related
actions related to potential financing of the City’s sewer interceptor project – City Manager
Towarnicki explained that the loan for $21.74million has been approved and will be awarded
in 2 allotments. At loan closing the end of March, the City will already have close to $1million
expended in the project. Mr. Towarnicki went over the projected schedule of ordinance
adoption. To get a 30-year term with 0% financing is almost unheard of. Council Member
Teague made a motion to approve the resolution; Council Member Stroud seconded the
motion, all Council Members voted in favor to approve the resolution.
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Consider approval on first reading of an ordinance reciting the expediency of the issuance
of up to $10,000,000 principal amount of water and sewer revenue bonds for the City’s sewer
interceptor project – Council Member Teague made a motion to approve the ordinance on first
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reading, Council Member Stroud seconded the motion with a recorded vote as follows: Hodge,
aye; Bowles, aye; Stroud, aye; Teague, aye; and Turner, aye.
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Hear finance report – Linda Conover referred Council to the revised copy provided then
summarized the finance report. Hodge made a motion to approve the finance report as
presented, Stroud seconded the motion with all Council Members voting in favor.
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Consider approval of consent agenda – A motion was made by Teague and seconded by
Hodge to approve the consent agenda as presented, all Council Members voted in favor.
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Comments by members of City Council – Council Member Hodge referred to the audit
and noted that in the past 10 years, this year was the highest percentage of property tax
collection (page 170), the lowest collection year was 2012 at 89.72%, 2015 was 94.16%. She
wanted to thank those who paid on time and City Attorney Monday for assisting in that
collection process. She shared that local business may be interested in an event Thursday
February 11, 2016 from 5:00-7:00pm at NCI business; this event allows business owners to
meet and share what each can provide to build a strong business community. Council
Member Stroud encouraged citizens to look out for their neighbors during the extreme cold
temperatures. He said he is encouraged by the budget discussions that he’s heard so far.
Council Member Teague acknowledged the passing of Carolyn Franck. He recognized Mr.
Franck who was vital in the Tultex industry; the Francks showed us how to care for the
community by providing a great business and contributed generously to the community.
Mayor Turner acknowledged Johnny Carter, owner of the H&R Block franchise locally. He
referred to the Power Sales Contract with American Municipal Power resolution regarding the
evaluation of stock worth of the company, asking Council to approve the resolution. Council
Member Teague expressed concern that the resolution was written by a group that was against
the project from the beginning and he feels that some statements are not accurate. He would
prefer AMP Ohio to provide response before he feels comfortable approving the resolution and
he asked the City Manager to obtain additional information from AMP to ensure the numbers
provided on the resolution are valid. Council Member Hodge stated that there is time for
additional research to meet deadline. Mayor Turner made a motion to approve the resolution;
no second was made so the motion was tabled until the February 23, 2016 meeting.
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Vice Mayor Bowles said that the Millennials of Martinsville and Henry County are still taking
donations for Flint, Michigan residents. She read a proclamation recognizing African-
Americans who have served as elected representatives on the City Council. Council Member
Teague reflected on his years serving with those previous Council Members. Hodge says this
is the first time that there was more than one African-American serving on council at one time
and she felt that it is an important representation of the community that is 45% African-
American.
Comments by City Attorney – City Attorney Monday asked residents to show concern for
their neighbors and for their pets and stated that it is illegal to leave pets outside in cold
temperatures for more than 15 minutes at a time.
Comments by City Manager – City Manager Towarnicki recognized Monday February 15,
2016 as Presidents day so the Municipal building will be closed. He referred to an article in
the paper regarding a City employee charged with embezzlement; he provided assurance of the
practices and policies in place to prevent this activity from happening. He detailed the
elaborate practice of checking what is charged to credit cards and stated that in addition to
this practice, the City tries to hire good people that can be trusted. He said the process did
work in this case but because the credit card cycle is monthly that it was not detected until
the practice was implemented at the end of the billing cycle. Mr. Hughes with Robinson,
Farmer, Cox Associates confirmed that the policy the City has in place is adequate.
Towarnicki said a comment was made that the City had stopped the cruise-in but that was
inaccurate. There are steps to holding special events so the City would need someone to
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sponsor these events and comply with codes and regulations to hold future cruise-ins. The
City has not received a request this year for a cruise-in event.
Business from the Floor (not televised) – Joseph Martin stated that he feels very positive
as a small business owner about the future of Martinsville. He would like to remind Council
that fluoride leaches lead from pipes, referencing the problems from Flint, Michigan. He asked
council to review the noise ordinance and said there is nothing referencing
vibration/percussion. Monday says the noise ordinance dates back to the 1970s when
industrial noise was expected and welcomed.
Ural Harris, 217 Stewart Street, stated his disappointment that Council did not support
the Mayor on the AMP resolution. Council Member Hodge stated that she asked for additional
clarification and was not voting for or against the resolution until she had time to review
additional information. Council Member Teague said he did not feel that it was fair to present
Council with information immediately before the Council meeting without giving them time to
verify the information provided was accurate and complete.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Mayor Turner to adjourn the
meeting, the motion was seconded by Council Member Hodge with all Council Members voting
in favor. The meeting adjourned at 9:02pm.
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Karen Roberts Danny Turner
Clerk of Council Mayor
Agenda
AGENDA--CITY COUNCIL -- CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA
Council Chambers – Municipal Building
7:30 pm regular session
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
7:30—Regular Session
Invocation & Pledge to the American Flag- Council Member Teague
1. Consider approval of minutes of the January 26, 2016 Meeting and the February 3,
2016 Special Meeting. (2 mins)
2. Hear an update regarding the Virginia Department of Veteran Services (10 mins)
3. Hear an update from Amanda Witt of the M-HC Chamber of Commerce regarding
activities related to the City/C-PEG Small Business Development contract. (10 mins)
4. Hear a report from Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates on the City’s FY15 audit (10
mins)
5. Consider approval of a resolution authorizing a public hearing and approving related
actions related to potential financing of the City’s sewer interceptor project (10 mins)
6. Consider approval on first reading of an ordinance reciting the expediency of the
issuance of up to $10,000,000 principal amount of water and sewer revenue bonds
for the City’s sewer interceptor project (10 mins)
7. Hear finance report. (5 mins)
8. Consider approval of consent agenda (2 mins)
9. Comments by members of City Council. (5 minutes)
10. Comments by City Manager. (5 minutes)
11. Business from the Floor (not televised)
This section of the Council meeting provides citizens the opportunity to discuss matters, which are not
listed on the printed agenda. 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.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: February 9, 2016
Item No: 1.
Department: Clerk of Council
Issue: Consider approval of minutes from January 26, 2016 Council
Meeting and February 3, 2016 Special Meeting.
Summary: None
Attachments: January 26, 2016 Meeting minutes
February 3, 2016 Special Meeting minutes
Recommendations: Motion to approve minutes as presented.
January 26, 2016
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, was held on
January 26, 2016, in Council Chambers, Municipal Building, at 7:30 PM, Closed Session
beginning at 7:00pm, with Mayor Danny Turner presiding. Council Members present included:
Danny Turner, Gene Teague, Sharon Brooks Hodge, Jennifer Bowles and Mark Stroud. Staff
present included: City Manager Leon Towarnicki, Assistant City Manager Wayne Knox, Clerk
of Council Karen Roberts, City Attorney Eric Monday, Finance Director Linda Conover,
Community Planner Susan McCulloch, Director of Water Resources Andy Lash,
Telecommunications Director Mike Scaffidi, Director of Electric Durwin Joyce and Police Chief
Sean Dunn.
Mayor Turner called the meeting to order and advised Council would 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 Vice Mayor Bowles, seconded by Council Member Stroud,
with the following 5-0 recorded vote: Bowles, aye; Stroud, aye; Teague, aye; Turner, aye; and
Hodge, aye; Council convened in Closed Session for the purpose of discussing the following
matters: (A) Discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for a public
purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion, in an open
meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public
body, as authorized by Subsection 3, and (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
Bowles, seconded by Hodge, with the following 5-0 recorded vote in favor to return to Open
Session: Turner, aye; Teague, aye; Bowles, aye; Hodge, aye; Stroud, aye.
Following the invocation by Vice Mayor Stroud and Pledge to the American Flag, Mayor
Turner welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Consider approval of minutes from the January 12, 2016 meeting – on a motion by
Teague, seconded by Hodge and with a 5-0 vote in favor, Council approved the January 12,
2016 minutes as presented.
Read a Proclamation acknowledging February, 2016 as Black History Month – Vice
Mayor Bowles read the Proclamation acknowledging February 2016 as Black History Month
and welcomed Naomi Hodge-Muse to the podium to accept the Proclamation. Ms. Muse
thanked Council for the Proclamation.
Hear an update on FY16 Telecommunications operations – Mike Scaffidi updated
Council on the City’s telecommunications program. Hodge asked if the current customers
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included previous customers who were on the waiting list. Mr. Scaffidi said that most of those
who had been on the waiting list had been connected. City Manager Towarnicki said there is a
rolling list of customers including new customers who were not on the list previously. Scaffidi
confirmed that their intent is to connect to businesses only at this time and there is a fine line
when customers ask for connections in residential areas for a business either in their home or
on their residential property. Mr. Scaffidi detailed expenses and revenue and stated that most
infrastructure construction is completed the beginning of the fiscal year. Linda Conover
answered Council’s questions regarding the expenses verses revenue. City Manager
Towarnicki referred Council to Mr. Scaffidi’s last slide detailing the FY16 Plant Expansion-
Projects.
January 26, 2016
Consider a request for rezoning of 51 Lester Street and 49-Lot Lester Street from M-2 –
Heavy Manufacturing District to C-2 – Central Business District – Susan McCulloch detailed
the request for rezoning of 51 Lester Street and 49-Lot Lester Street. Sylvan Road Partners
has worked successfully in Martinsville on the Martinsville Lofts complex on Rives Road.
Lynwood Davis of Sylvan Road Partners provided additional information to Council on sample
projects relevant to the property they are interested in developing in the City. His organization
focuses primarily on historic properties for development. Their focus is on the smaller
communities and their expertise is on financing properties so they can do first rate
developments, specifically for sale/for rent multi-family properties in those communities. He
points out that the building has been well maintained by the church but a large
manufacturing company would not consider moving into this location. Sylvan Road Partners
would like to put this building back into service by purchasing the property for development.
Teague asked if Mr. Davis was confident that there would be a need for this type of property in
the City. Mr. Davis said the next step would be a third-party market study but he is willing to
spend a lot of money on this project because they are confident in the trend they see in this
area. He shared before and after pictures of other projects with Council including Martinsville
Lofts which he said won a National Award. The desired property is approximately 93,000
square feet and it would be a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Total development cost
of this building would be around $11-$12 million and the project would be very “Green” and
accessible to everyone. Sylvan Road Partners would be the long term owners and the building
would be professionally managed. They view this as a gateway project for Martinsville and feel
that it falls under the revitalization goals of the City. Council Members expressed concern that
this project could eventually be used as low-income or Section-8 housing. Mr. Davis advised
that would not be the case. Bowles made a motion to set the public hearing for February 23,
2016 to rezone the American warehouse, Stroud seconded the motion, all Council Members
voted in favor.
January 26, 2016
Hear quarterly staff update on Utilities—electric/water/sewer – Andy Lash presented a
PowerPoint presentation regarding the Water and Wastewater department detailing
production, revenue and expenditures, and current projects. City Manager Towarnicki stated
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that the Sewer plant is operating at about 50% capacity, the Water plant is also operating well
below available capacity. The water and sewer rates will need to be discussed again with the
FY17 budget. As part of the Johnson Controls energy project, they are looking at additional
projects including equipment that would create higher-class sludge that could be used as a
fertilizer contingent on the amount of sludge coming into the plant. He commented on the
Flint, Michigan issues and the possibility of those issues happening in Martinsville. Mr. Lash
stated that problem could not happen in Martinsville because of the procedures and
treatments in place. There is a process to continuously monitoring the quality of the water. In
addition to the Reservoir and the Leatherwood station, the City also has a connection to the
County PSA if necessary. Durwin Joyce presented additional PowerPoint slides detailing
financial benefits of the hydroelectric generation and the landfill gas generation, revenue and
expenses, and current projects. Hodge asked if they have given any more consideration to
solar. Mr. Joyce said they are still considering solar and they have been given a little more
time to study the option and still receive the tax credits. Towarnicki said when the landfill was
closed in 2005 the requirement was that it would need to be permanently capped with gas
vents, discharging the gas to the atmosphere. Depending on the atmospheric pressure the
area could smell very bad. By putting in a flaring station the gas is burned off. Next step was
the application to apply for the grant to install the generator. Gas studies at the landfill
provided information on the gas production levels, that information showed the City was at
peak production of gas. The gas levels go up and down depending on temperature and
barometric pressure. Recently the levels have been going down slightly but he’s not sure if
this trend will continue. He feels that there is still 10-15 years of gas to be used in the Landfill.
Mr. Joyce said once the landfill gas is completely gone, it’s still possible to run the generator
on natural gas and still come out ahead.
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Consider adoption of the City’s 2016 Strategic Plan – City Manager Towarnicki
summarized the actions taken to date relating to the Strategic Plan. He pointed out minor
revisions that have been made to the plan. He stated that the Plan can be amended at any
time. Teague made a motion to adopt the Strategic Plan as presented, Hodge seconded the
motion, all Council Members voted in favor.
January 26, 2016
Hear information related to the FY17 budget process – City Manager Towarnicki
provided general information about FY17 budget, explaining that tentatively May 10 th would be
the date for approval on second reading with first reading tentatively on April 26. Budget
presentation would probably be April 12. Teague expressed concern about the tight schedule.
Towarnicki stated that he had already provided a 5% reduction target for the schools and the
department heads. There are several factors that could affect the expected budget reduction.
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Unless there are significant changes on the revenue side, he expects this reduction to carry on
into FY18. By spreading it out over two years it lessens the impact to the citizens. Staff has
been kept informed on what to expect. Bowles thanked Towarnicki for being transparent and
working with the departments to get the numbers as early as possible. Towarnicki shared the
possibility of cutting ties with the Armory since the City does not have access to public use of
that location. Teague said in his opinion the time for funding of the Armory should be over.
Towarnicki said that not having public use of the building has actually removed a considerable
amount of time and paperwork for staff.
Consider approval of consent agenda – A motion was made by Teague and seconded by
Stroud to approve the consent agenda as presented, all Council Members voted in favor.
Comments by members of City Council – Council Member Stroud reminded the citizens
that the Sheriff’s Department runs the Project Lifesaver program for seniors, autistic children,
and residents with mental illness. Vice Mayor Bowles read a Resolution recognizing City
Manager Towarnicki for receiving the Fred Herring Award. She thanked him for being an
advocate for Council and the City. Hodge thanked him for putting forth enthusiasm and
serving as an advocate for the small business initiative. Turner stated he knows that
Towarnicki has several projects on his plate. Bowles shared that the Millennials of
Martinsville and Henry County would be sending a donation to Flint, Michigan and she invited
the residents to visit their Facebook page, the PayPal link, or contact an organization
representative to contribute to the donation. She wanted to thank the Public Works crew for
their work clearing roads during snow storm. City Attorney Monday recognized Mr. & Mrs.
William Carter, lifelong residents on Parkview who passed a few years ago. In their wills they
left a bequest to the City in total of $13,500 that would be added to the Good Neighbor fund.
Turner thanked Vice Mayor Bowles for her assistance in keeping Facebook pages updated and
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responding to concerns during the snow storm. He thanked the Police Department, the Fire
Chief and other departments for working together on the Spruce Street Apartment Complex
fire.
Comments by City Manager – Leon Towarnicki stated that there would be an audit
update at the February 9th meeting. David Hughes and other staff will be present for Council
members to meet with and ask questions. He stated that crews working during the weather
covered12-hour shifts clearing the roads. He explained the process stating while the storm is
in progress and it’s actively snowing, the crews would remain on the main routes to keep those
as clear as possible. The plan is always to scrape every street at least once within a 24 hour
period. Unfortunately while the trucks are on the main routes, traffic continues on secondary
streets packing the snow down causing the plows to ride over the ice and snow that has
become bonded to the pavement. Trucks continued to work days later going back through
locations to get all streets cleared. Parked cars cause issues, sometimes restricting the plows
to only clear one lane of some roads. An additional problem with this storm was people
digging out cars and driveways and pushing snow back out into the street. The City cannot
treat every street with salt because of budget restraints. Some locations are known problem
areas so crews treat those areas prior to snow storms. Towarnicki confirmed that the City
does not clear driveways, only City streets. He said that crews have begun to clear snow piles
from the side of roads especially Uptown. During inclement weather if there is a medical
emergency, a death where visitation will be at a home or other special circumstances, he
asked that residents contact Public Works and they would be happy to help. Towarnicki said
his award from CPEG is an extension of the working relationship that he has with Council and
the collaboration they have.
Business from the Floor (not televised) – no comments
There being no further business, a motion was made by Council Member Teague to
adjourn the meeting, seconded by Council Member Stroud with all Council Members voting in
favor. The meeting adjourned at 10:05pm.
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Karen Roberts Danny Turner
Clerk of Council Mayor
February 3, 2016
A special meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, was held on
February 3, 2016, in Council Chambers, Municipal Building, at 8:00 A.M. with Mayor
Danny Turner presiding. Council Members present included: Danny Turner, Gene
Teague, Sharon Brooks Hodge, Jennifer Bowles and Mark Stroud. Staff present
included: City Manager Leon Towarnicki, Assistant City Manager Wayne Knox, and
Clerk of Council Karen Roberts.
Mayor Turner called the meeting to order.
Consider approval of a Joint Resolution with Henry County regarding House Bill
1384/New College Institute – City Manager Towarnicki explained House Bill 1384
which would allow New College Institute to enter into an operations and governance
agreement that may include a merger between NCI and other state colleges or
universities. He stated that the Henry County Board met February 2, 2016 and
adopted the first part of the resolution. Towarnicki stated that Staff recommended
that Council adopt the resolution. Teague said the best path to a 4-year university is
to approve this resolution, opening up the possibility of a merger and allowing
students more variety and opportunities. Bowles said she was definitely in support
and it was great to see the City and County in support. She said she looks forward to
seeing New College become the vision they had seen originally. Stroud made a motion
to approve the resolution with Hodge seconding the motion, all Council Members voted
in favor.
Teague made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 A.M., Hodge seconded the
motion with all Council Members voting in favor.
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Karen Roberts Danny Turner
Clerk of Council Mayor
City Council
Agenda Summary
Date: February 9, 2016
Item No: 2.
Department: City Manager
Issue: Hear an update regarding the Virginia Department of Veteran
Services.
Summary: Nicole Crews, Veterans Service Representative with the Virginia
Department of Veterans Services will attend the meeting to briefly provide
information on the mission of VDVS, homeless veterans, electronic claims filing,
and the Virginia Veterans State Cemeteries.
Attachments: None
Recommendations: No action needed - presented for information purposes
only.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Date: February 9, 2016
Item No: 3.
Department: City Manager
Issue: Hear an update from Amanda Witt of the M-HC Chamber of
Commerce regarding activities related to the City/C-PEG Small Business
Development contract.
Summary: Information will be provided regarding activities completed or
currently underway related to the City/C-PEG Small Business Development
contract, West Piedmont Business Development Center (incubator), and the
Startup Martinsville project.
Attachments: None
Recommendations: No action needed - presented for information purposes
only.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Date: February 9, 2016
Item No: 4.
Department: Finance
Issue: Hear a report from Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates on the
City’s FY15 audit.
Summary: Representatives from RFC Associates will be here for the
February 9 Council meeting to review the City’s FY15 audit.
Attachments: None
Recommendations: This is being presented for information purposes. No
action by Council is needed.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: February 9, 2016
Item No: 5.
Department: Finance
Issue: Consider approval of a resolution authorizing a public hearing
and approving related actions related to potential financing of the City’s sewer
interceptor project.
Summary: The City is considering financing the acquisition, construction,
renovation, and equipping of repairs, replacements, and capital improvements, all
for municipal purposes through the issuance of the City's water and sewer revenue
bonds in the outstanding principal amount not to exceed $10,000,000. Approval
of this resolution is necessary for the City to initiate financing of the project
Attachments: Resolution
Recommendations: Motion and vote to approve the Resolution.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVING RELATED
ACTIONS RELATED TO POTENTIAL FINANCING
WHEREAS, the City Council (the "City Council" of the City of Martinsville, Virginia
(the "City") is considering financing the acquisition, construction, renovation and equipping of
sewer system repairs, replacements, and capital improvements, all for municipal purposes
(together, the “Project”) through the issuance of the City's water and sewer revenue bonds in
the outstanding principal amount not to exceed $10,000,000 (the “Bonds”).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA:
1. The City Manager, Finance Director, City Attorney, bond counsel to the City and all
other officers, employees and agents of the City are hereby authorized and directed to
take such further action deemed necessary or desirable to facilitate consideration of the
proposed Bonds, including but not limited to the publication and broadcasting of notice
of a public hearing as required by law.
2. All actions of the City Manager, Finance Director, City Attorney, bond counsel, financial
advisor and all other officers, employees and agents of the City in furtherance of the
issuance of the Bonds, including applications for one or more loans from the Virginia
Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund, are hereby approved and ratified.
3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
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CERTIFICATE
The Members of the Council voted as follows on the foregoing Resolution:
Ayes Nays
Absent Abstentions
Adopted this 9th day of February, 2016.
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The undersigned Clerk of the City Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia hereby
certifies that the foregoing constitutes a true and correct extract from the minutes of a meeting of
the City Council held on February 9, 2016, and of the whole thereof so far as applicable to the
matters referred to in such extract. I hereby further certify that such meeting was a regularly
called meeting and that, during the consideration of the foregoing Resolution, a quorum was
present, and that such Resolution has not been repealed, revoked, rescinded or amended.
Dated this _____ day of ___________, 2016.
________________________________________
Clerk, City Council of
City of Martinsville, Virginia
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City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: February 9, 2016
Item No: 6.
Department: Finance
Issue: Consider approval on first reading of an ordinance reciting the
expediency of the issuance of up to $10,000,000 principal amount of water and
sewer revenue bonds for the City’s sewer interceptor project.
Summary: The City proposes to issue water and sewer revenue bonds for the
purpose of assisting in the acquisition, construction, renovation, and equipping of
sewer system repairs, replacements, and capital improvements, and for certain
costs of issuance of the Bonds, all for municipal purposes not to exceed
$10,000,000 in principal amount. Approval of this ordinance is required for the
City to initiate financing of the project.
Attachments: Copy of ordinance
Recommendations: Motion to approve the ordinance on first reading with roll
call vote. Consideration of approval on second reading will occur at Council’s
February 23, 2016 meeting.
CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA
AN ORDINANCE RECITING THE EXPEDIENCY OF THE ISSUANCE OF
UP TO $10,000,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF WATER AND SEWER
REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA, AND
SETTING FORTH THE PURPOSE, IN GENERAL TERMS, FOR WHICH
THE BONDS ARE TO BE ISSUED, THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF THE
BONDS TO BE ISSUED AND THE MAXIMUM LENGTH OF TIME SUCH
BONDS WILL BE OUTSTANDING
Adopted on February 9, 2016 (first reading)
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Be it Ordained by the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia:
Section 1 - Findings and Determinations
The City Council ("City Council") of the City of Martinsville, Virginia (the "City")
proposes to issue bonds for the purpose of assisting in the acquisition, construction, renovation
and equipping of sewer system repairs, replacements, and capital improvements, all for
municipal purposes (together, the “Project”) and hereby finds and determines that: (i) the City
is in need of funds to be used by the City for the Project including paying for costs of issuance of
the Bonds (defined below); (ii) the obtaining of such funds will be for municipal purposes of the
City, for the welfare of citizens of the City for purposes which will serve the City and its citizens
pursuant to the authority of the City to provide funds for the City’s facilities for municipal
purposes; (iii) the most effective, efficient and expedient manner in which to provide such funds
to the City is through the issuance of water and sewer revenue bonds in an original principal
amount not to exceed $10,000,000 to be issued by the City as further described herein (the
"Bonds") to be used for the acquisition, construction, renovation and equipping of the Project
and for certain costs of issuance of the Bonds; (iv) the issuance of the Bonds is within the power
of the City to contract debts, borrow money and make and issue evidence of indebtedness; and,
(iv) the issuance of the Bonds is in the best interests of the City and its citizens.
Section 2 - Description of the Bonds
The City Council finds that it is expedient for the City to borrow money and issue the
Bonds for the Project in a maximum amount not to exceed TEN MILLION DOLLARS
($10,000,000). The maximum length of time that the Bonds will be outstanding is thirty years.
The form and details of the Bonds which are proposed to be issued will be more specifically set
forth in a City Ordinance to be entitled “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF UP TO $10,000,000 MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF WATER AND SEWER
REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA AND PROVIDING FOR
THE FORM, DETAILS AND PAYMENT THEREOF, which will be introduced before the
Council and considered for final passage following a public hearing on the issuance of the
Bonds, as required by law.
Section 3 - Further Actions Authorized
The City Manager, Clerk of the Council, City Treasurer, City Attorney, Sands Anderson
PC as bond counsel and all other officers, employees and agents of the City are hereby authorized
and directed to take any and all such further action as shall be deemed necessary or desirable to
facilitate consideration of the issuance of the Bonds. All actions of the City Manager, Clerk of
the Council, City Director of Finance, City Attorney, bond counsel and all other officers,
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employees and agents of the City in furtherance of the issuance of the Bonds and the financing of
the Project are hereby approved and ratified.
Section 4 - Invalidity of Sections
If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid or
unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause
or provision shall not affect any of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 5 - Headings of Sections
The headings of the sections of this Ordinance shall be solely for convenience of
reference and shall not affect the meaning, construction, interpretation or effect of such sections
of this Ordinance.
Section 6 - Effective Date and Filing of Ordinance
Council hereby declares in the public interest that this Ordinance shall become effective
immediately upon its passage. A copy of this Ordinance, certified by the Clerk of the Council,
shall be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Martinsville, Virginia.
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The Members of the Council voted as follows on the foregoing Ordinance:
Ayes Nays
Absent Abstentions
Adopted this 9th day of February, 2016 (first reading).
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The undersigned Clerk of the City Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia hereby
certifies that the foregoing constitutes a true and correct extract from the minutes of a meeting of
the City Council held on February 9, 2016, and of the whole thereof so far as applicable to the
matters referred to in such extract. I hereby further certify that such meeting was a regularly
called meeting and that, during the consideration of the foregoing Ordinance, a quorum was
present.
Dated this _____ day of ___________, 2016.
________________________________________
Clerk, City Council of
City of Martinsville, Virginia
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City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: February 9, 2016
Item No: 7.
Department: Finance
Issue: Financial Report
Summary:
FY16 – As of 12/31/15 - Revenues & Expenditures; Combined Balance Sheet;
Projected Fund Balance
Exclusive of School and Special Revenue funds, actual revenues were
$31,116,175, 101.8% of the anticipated $30,579,827 through December 31, 2015.
Having received five months receipts, Local Sales & Use Taxes collected through
the same time period were greater than anticipated by $64,198, for total receipts of
$796,648. Overall, Utility revenues were greater than anticipated, averaging
103.2%.
Actual expenditures at mid-year were $33,237,571, which represents 99.2% of
the anticipated amount of $33,501,430. The “actual” figures include all
outstanding encumbrances of $817,293.
As of December 31st, the total Combined Fund Balance and Net Position was
$14,000,916, a decrease from FY15 year-end of $2,010,396.
The available cash-on-hand for all City Funds was $14,556,377, an increase of
$2,866,290 over the same time period last year.
Based upon information from the Final FY15 Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report (CAFR) regarding year-end balances, the current Fund Balances and Net
Unrestricted Net Position is $14,000,916, a decrease of $2,010,396 from prior
year. As explained in the past, this amount is fluid and continues to change daily.
Attachment:
Consolidated Revenues and Expenditures – 12-31-15
Combined Balance Sheet – 12-31-15
Projected Fund Balance FY16 – Year End
Recommendations: Motion to approve financial report.
City of Martinsville
Combined Balance Sheet
FY16 - 12/31/15
CURRENT JUNE 30, 2015
FUND BAL & FUND BAL &
TOTAL LIABILITIES UNRESTRICTED UNRESTRICTED DIFFERENCE
FUND ASSETS &RESERVES NET POSITION NET POSITION FROM FY15
GENERAL FUND $ 13,799,911 $ (6,953,892) $ 6,846,020 $ 7,851,460 $ (1,005,441)
MEALS TAX $ 556,551 $ - $ 556,551 $ 825,849 $ (269,298)
SCHOOL CAFETERIA $ 839,079 $ (330) $ 838,749 $ 965,571 $ (126,822)
REFUSE COLLECTION FUND $ 8,550,274 $ (7,516,564) $ 1,033,710 $ 2,979,172 $ (1,945,462)
TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ (215,061) $ (39,098) $ (254,160) $ (355,914) $ 101,755
WATER FUND $ 6,437,361 $ (5,520,791) $ 916,570 $ 8,889 $ 907,681
SEWER FUND $ 4,605,572 $ (4,900,112) $ (294,540) $ (1,059,311) $ 764,771
ELECTRIC FUND $ 14,864,318 $ (11,054,422) $ 3,809,896 $ 4,178,168 $ (368,272)
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND $ 349,584 $ - $ 349,584 $ 697,465 $ (347,881)
SCHOOL FUND $ 502,814 $ (58,104) $ 444,711 $ - $ 444,711
SCHOOL FEDERAL PROGRAMS $ (264,566) $ (71) $ (264,637) $ (80,128) $ (184,509)
CDBG FUND $ 119,846 $ (140,672) $ (20,826) $ (53,031) $ 32,205
HOUSING CHOICE $ 39,288 $ - $ 39,288 $ 53,122 $ (13,834)
TOTAL $ 50,184,970 $ (36,184,055) $ 14,000,916 $ 16,011,312 $ (2,010,396)
RESERVED FUNDS
INSURANCE TRUST FUND $ 224,717 $ - $ 224,717 $ 266,878 $ (42,161)
INMATE TRUST FUND $ 158,284 $ - $ 158,284 $ 135,469 $ 22,815
Fiduciary Agency Funds:
05-SVRFA $ 18,822 $ (102) $ 18,720 $ 8,442 $ 10,278
06-Dan River ASAP $ 455,131 $ (221,121) $ 234,010 $ 247,366 $ (13,356)
15-PRCJTA $ 506,125 $ - $ 506,125 $ 430,279 $ 75,846
30-BRRL $ 258,782 $ (4) $ 258,778 $ 89,923 $ 168,855
TOTALS: $ 1,238,859 $ (221,227) $ 1,017,633 $ 776,010 $ 241,622
City of Martinsville
Consolidated Revenues and Expenditures
FY16 - December 31, 2015
Actual Remaining Difference
Budget Anticipated YTD Balance Ant vs. Actual
General Fund
Revenues $ 30,456,071 $ 14,361,174 $ 14,889,885 $ 15,566,186 103.7%
Expenditures 34,219,410 16,265,228 16,085,818 18,133,592 98.9%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over
expenditures $ (3,763,339) $ (1,904,054) $ (1,195,934)
(Fund Bal contrib)
Actual Remaining Difference
Budget Anticipated YTD Balance Ant vs. Actual
Capital Funds
Meals Tax
Revenues $ 2,066,792 $ 1,004,666 $ 1,030,380 $ 1,036,412 102.6%
Expenditures 2,066,792 1,299,678 1,299,678 767,114 100.0%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over
expenditures $ - $ (295,012) $ (269,298)
Capital Reserve
Revenues $ 1,411,580 $ 592,508 $ 599,933 $ 811,648 101.3%
Expenditures 2,009,783 1,110,487 1,110,487 899,296 100.0%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over
expenditures $ (598,203) $ (517,979) $ (510,554)
TOTAL CAPITAL FUNDS: $ (598,203) $ (812,991) $ (779,853)
(Fund Bal contrib)
Actual Remaining Difference
Budget Anticipated YTD Balance Ant vs. Actual
Refuse Fund
Revenues $ 2,229,000 $ 869,640 $ 880,878 $ 1,348,122 101.3%
Expenditures 4,190,743 1,921,911 1,798,681 2,392,062 93.6%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over
expenditures $ (1,961,743) $ (1,052,271) $ (917,803)
MINet/Fiber Optic Fund
Revenues $ 1,561,671 $ 687,469 $ 780,965 $ 780,706 113.6%
Expenditures 1,260,716 682,544 717,694 543,022 105.1%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over
expenditures $ 300,955 $ 4,925 $ 63,271
Water Fund
Revenues $ 3,305,000 $ 1,652,440 $ 1,657,193 $ 1,647,808 100.3%
Expenditures 3,176,910 970,872 875,412 2,301,498 90.2%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over
expenditures $ 128,090 $ 681,568 $ 781,781
Sewer Fund
Revenues $ 4,027,512 $ 2,013,256 $ 2,069,322 $ 1,958,190 102.8%
Expenditures 3,993,877 1,583,006 1,686,336 2,307,541 106.5%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over
expenditures $ 33,635 $ 430,250 $ 382,986
Electric Fund
Revenues $ 18,808,905 $ 9,398,674 $ 9,207,621 $ 9,601,284 98.0%
Expenditures 21,525,821 9,667,704 9,663,465 11,862,356 100.0%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over
expenditures $ (2,716,916) $ (269,030) $ (455,844)
TOTAL UTILITY FUNDS: $ (4,516,934) $ (209,483) $ (208,880)
(Fund Bal contrib)
Consolidated Revenues and Expenditures
FY16 - December 31, 2015
Actual Remaining Difference
Budget YTD Balance Budg vs. Actual
Cafeteria
Revenues $ 1,398,383 $ $ 593,978 $ 804,405 42.5%
Expenditures 1,486,358 720,799 765,559 48.5%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over
expenditures $ (87,975) $ $ (126,822)
Schools
Revenues $ 23,131,168 $ $ 10,018,910 $ 13,112,258 43.3%
Expenditures 23,189,784 9,640,545 13,549,239 41.6%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over
expenditures $ (58,616) $ $ 378,365
Federal Programs
Revenues $ 1,780,061 $ $ 800,767 $ 979,294 45.0%
Expenditures 1,780,061 980,523 799,538 55.1%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over
expenditures $ - $ $ (179,756)
TOTAL SCHOOL FUNDS: $ (146,591) $ - $ 71,787
(fund bal contrib)
Actual Remaining
Budget YTD Balance
Special Revenue Funds
CDBG Fund
Revenues $ 617,292 $ 695,205 $ (77,913) 112.6%
Expenditures 1,535,864 663,000 872,864 43.2%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over
expenditures $ (918,572) $ 32,204
Housing Choice Fund
Revenues $ - $ 104 $ (104)
Expenditures 5,348 13,939 (8,591) 260.6%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over
expenditures $ (5,348) $ (13,835)
TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS: $ (923,920) $ 18,370
Actual Remaining Difference
Budget Anticipated YTD Balance Ant vs. Actual
GRAND TOTALS:
(excluding Schools & Special Revenues)
Revenues: $ 63,866,531 30,579,827 $ 31,116,175 $ 32,750,356 101.8%
Expenditures 72,444,052 33,501,430 33,237,571 39,206,481 99.2%
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over
expenditures $ (8,577,521) (2,921,603) $ (2,121,396)
Local Sales/Use Taxes $ 1,900,000 $ 732,450 $ 796,648 $ 1,103,352 108.8%
Meals Taxes $ 1,700,000 $ 821,270 $ 846,194 $ 853,806 103.0%
The Budgeted Revenue amounts do not include any contributions from Fund Balance.
CITY OF MARTINSVILLE
FUND BALANCE 12/31/2015
Audited Fund Adopted Adopted
Balance & Net Budgeted Budgeted Projected Fund
Position Revenues Expenditures Budgeted Balance & Net Net (Decrease)
06/30/15 FY16 FY16 Depreciation Position 06/30/16 Increase
GENERAL 7,851,460 30,264,677 33,431,377 4,684,760 (3,166,700)
MEALS TAX 825,849 2,066,792 2,066,792 825,849 0
CAPITAL RESERVE 697,465 1,411,580 1,661,580 447,465 (250,000)
TOTAL CAPITAL FUNDS 1,523,314 3,478,372 3,728,372 1,273,314 (250,000)
REFUSE 2,979,172 2,229,000 4,121,743 225,000 1,311,429 (1,667,743)
WATER 8,889 3,303,500 2,975,410 250,000 586,979 578,090
SEWER (1,059,311) 4,027,512 3,993,877 300,000 (725,676) 333,635
ELECTRIC 4,178,168 18,800,095 21,117,761 450,000 2,310,502 (1,867,666)
TOTAL UTILITY FUNDS 6,106,918 28,360,107 32,208,791 1,225,000 3,483,234 (2,623,684)
CAFETERIA 965,571 1,398,383 1,486,358 877,596 (87,975)
SCHOOLS 0 23,131,168 23,189,784 (58,616) (58,616)
SCHOOL GRANTS (80,128) 1,780,061 1,780,061 (80,128) 0
TOTAL SCHOOL FUNDS 885,443 26,309,612 26,456,203 738,852 (146,591)
TELECOMMUNICATIONS (355,914) 1,561,671 1,260,716 (54,959) 300,955
CDBG (53,031) 17,292 17,292 (53,031) 0
HOUSING CHOICE 53,122 5,348 5,348 53,122 0
TOTAL SP REV FUNDS (355,823) 1,584,311 1,283,356 (54,868) 300,955
TOTAL ALL FUNDS 16,011,312 89,997,079 97,108,099 1,225,000 10,125,292 (5,886,020)
Fund Balance Summary
Total Funds: Total Category:
Non-spendable: 2,151,051
Inventory 2,145,626
Prepaid Items - Gen Fund 5,425
Restricted: 0
Capital Proj - Meals Tax Fund 0
Capital Reserve Fund Project 0
Committed to: 879,315
PART 28,725
Housing Choice 53,122
Cafeteria Fund 877,596
School Grants Fund -80,128
Assigned to: 1,273,314
Capital Reserve Fund 447,465
Meals Tax Fund 825,849
Unassigned: 5,821,612
Non-utility Funds: 3,675,795
Utility Funds: 2,145,817
Totals: 10,125,292 10,125,292
Unassigned Comparison to Policy
Recommended Projected Variance
Non-Utility 3,343,138 3,675,795 332,658
Utility 6,106,918 2,145,817 -3,961,101
Total: 9,450,056 5,821,612 -3,628,443
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: February 9, 2016
Item No: 8.
Department: Finance
Issue: Appropriation Approvals
Summary:
The attachment amends the FY16 Budget with appropriations in the following
funds:
General: $ 19,056 – Federal Grants
Capital Reserve: $ 8,209 - Donation
Attachments:
Consent Agenda 2-9-16
Recommendations: Approve
BUDGET ADDITIONS FOR 2/9/16
ORG OBJECT DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT
FY16
General Fund:
01102925 436103 Byrne/JAG Grant - Police Department 8,914
01311085 506082 Police Department - Byrne/JAG Grant Program 8,914
Federal grant award
01102926 436102 Byrne Grant - Sheriff Department 9,500
01331108 506010 Sheriff Corrections - Radios & Weapons 9,500
Federal grant award
01102926 436430 Categorical Federal - SCAAP Grant 642
01331108 505540 Sheriff Corrections - Training 642
Federal grant award
Total General Fund: 19,056 19,056
Capital Reserve Fund:
16100908 480410 Misc Revenue - Donations/Fire Dept 8,209
16572362 508080 Tools/Equipment - EMS 8,209
Thermal Imaging Camera
Total Capital Reserve Fund: 8,209 8,209
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