City Council
Regular MeetingMartinsville, VA · October 11, 2016
Minutes
October 11, 2016
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia was held on
October 11, 2016, in Council Chambers, Municipal Building, at 7:30 PM with Mayor Danny
Turner presiding. Council Members present included Danny Turner, Jennifer Bowles, Gene
Teague, Mark Stroud and Sharon Brooks Hodge. Staff present included City Manager Leon
Towarnicki, Assistant City Manager Wayne Knox, City Attorney Eric Monday, Clerk of Council
Karen Roberts, Finance Director Linda Conover, and Police Chief Sean Dunn.
Mayor Turner called the meeting to order and advised Council would go into Closed
Session beginning at 7:00 PM. In accordance with Section 2.1-344 (A) of the Code of Virginia
(1950, and as amended) and upon a motion by Council Member Hodge, seconded by Council
Member Stroud, with the following 5-0 recorded vote: Vice Mayor Bowles, aye; Council Member
Stroud, aye; Council Member Hodge, aye; Council Member Teague, aye; and Mayor Turner,
aye. Council convened in Closed Session to discuss the following matters: (A) Appointments to
boards and commissions as authorized by Subsection1, 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. Mayor Turner stated that Council would recess
from closed session and would reconvene at the end of the Council meeting.
Following the invocation by Vice Mayor Bowles and Pledge to the American Flag, Mayor
Turner welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Hear a proclamation read designating October 2016 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
in the City of Martinsville – Vice Mayor Bowles read the proclamation. Patricia Via was
presented the proclamation along with two City logo caps. Ms. Via, a seven year breast cancer
survivor said that the local foundation was organized in memory of her mother. Fundraising
efforts this past year paid for fifty mammograms for local women. The Martinsville foundation
also won $50,000 in funding at Lewis Gale hospital for anyone wishing to be tested for the
BRCA1 gene. Ms. Via introduced other members of the foundation who were present at the
meeting. Since 2012, the foundation has raised over $97,000. Vice Mayor Bowles thanked
Via for her work and for providing armbands for local high school athletes so they can show
support. Council Member Stroud asked how citizens wishing to be screened would proceed.
Via said all contact information could be found on the website www.mlccancerfoundation.org.
October 11, 2016
Consider approval of minutes from the September 26, 2016 Neighborhood Meeting and
the September 27, 2016 Council Meeting – Council Member Hodge made a motion to approve
the minutes; the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Bowles with a 5-0 Council vote in favor.
Mayor Turner stated that one of his comments was misquoted and needed to be corrected.
The Clerk of Council made note of the correction. Hodge made a motion to approve the
minutes as amended; Bowles seconded the motion with all Council Members in favor.
Presentation of proclamation regarding Extra Mile Day 2016 – Council Member Hodge
read the proclamation that will be signed and mailed to the Extra Mile Foundation.
October 11, 2016
Consider adoption of a resolution urging the General Assembly to establish a regional
transportation district for the New River-Roanoke-Southside region – City Manager Towarnicki
summarized Senator Stanley’s attendance at the previous meeting and the information he
provided. In an August meeting, it was discussed how I-73 can move forward and ideas were
discussed how other locations operate with a transportation authority. He stated that it will
be hard to receive any additional state funding. Council Member Hodge said concerns have
been raised that local public transportation has been “lacking” and if I-73 fails she asked
could the City use those funds raised to expand other public transportation. Towarnicki said
to his knowledge that could be an option but he would check into it to be sure. Hodge said
she wants to be sure that local transportation be considered before I-73. Council Member
Teague said he feels strongly that a Martinsville representative should have a seat on the
transportation board. Vice Mayor Bowles said she had reservations previously about whether
the funds would go towards I73 and she hopes that the board will monitor that. Mayor Turner
said benefits include the bypass on the Western end of the county and the opportunity to tie
into the loop around Greensboro. Council Member Stroud confirmed that another RADAR bus
would be added later this year. Council Member Teague made a motion to approve the
resolution as presented; Vice Mayor Bowles seconded the motion with all Council Members
voting in favor.
October 11, 2016
Hear an update from West Piedmont Workforce Investment Board – Lisa Fultz shared
statistics with Council regarding first quarter 2016 Workforce traffic count, locality of
residence, reason for visits, request for referrals, individuals in training and credentials
attained, and employer services. She pointed out that most visitors are there for
unemployment benefit claims or use of the resource room. The resource room is set up with
computers, is handicap accessible and staff works well with anyone with a language barrier.
Residents are provided with basic resume assistance, job matching account creation,
information on workshops, assistance on job application, etc. at no cost. The office is located
at 233 West Commonwealth Boulevard, Martinsville. WIOA funding is focused on higher
paying, permanent positions. Facebook has been vital in reaching people in areas of open
positions. Fultz explained the Youth Employment Services program. She appeals to those
organizations and individuals that work closely with area youth to help WIB become less
governmental and more focused on relating to the new generation. Fultz detailed ride
solutions including ride share and said additional information and applications can be found
online. The Martinsville center offers extended hours on Tuesday until 7:00pm, traditional
hours are 8:30-5:00. She welcomes input and suggestions from Council on the local plan.
October 11, 2016
Consider approval of consent agenda – City Manager Towarnicki explained what the
reappropriations include. Finance Director Conover said those items listed should be all
reappropriations needed and audit should be complete by November 30, 2016. Council
Member Teague made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented; Council Member
Stroud seconded the motion with all members voting in favor.
October 11, 2016
Comments by members of City Council – Council Member Stroud said his hip
replacement surgery went well and he appreciates all the well wishes and prayers. Council
Member Teague said he and others attended VML sessions – splitting sessions between him,
Bowles, Hodge and Towarnicki so they could receive maximum information. He said it was a
good way to see what other localities are dealing with and an opportunity to network. Vice
Mayor Bowles congratulated Teague who is now a member of the VML executive committee.
Bowles attended the Vice Presidential debate to network and advocate on behalf of the City.
Teague said they discussed lottery proceeds for localities; Council Member Hodge added that
the discussion was to delay the decision for a year but to request a JLARC review now. She
confirmed that there is interest from other localities. Mayor Turner had asked Towarnicki and
October 11, 2016
the Tourism Office to declare Martinsville an accommodating city in case of emergency during
the hurricane the week before. Turner said Governor Pence has agreed to sign some of the
pink Martinsville hats that will be donated to the Cancer society for auction.
Comments by City Manager – City Manager Towarnicki shared that Martinsville
received a Gold Level award from Stairway to Success, which will be presented to the school
system.
Business from the Floor (not televised) – Ural Harris of 217 Stewart Street says he was
asked about traffic on Peters Street where cars are parking on both sides and causing trouble
for moving traffic. He asked that Chief Dunn and the Traffic Commission take a look at this
location. City Manager Towarnicki said there might need to be signage to prevent parking in
specific areas of the street. Council Member Hodge says that Sunday is especially
troublesome.
Council reconvened to closed session. At the conclusion of Closed Session, each
returning member of Council certified that (1) only public business matters exempt from open
meeting requirements were discussed in said Closed Session; and (2) only those business
matters identified in the motion convening the Closed Session were heard, discussed, or
considered during the Session. A motion was made by Bowles, seconded by Teague, with the
following 5-0 recorded vote in favor to return to Open Session: Council Member Teague, aye;
Council Member Stroud, aye; Mayor Turner, aye; Vice Mayor Bowles, aye; Council Member
Hodge, aye.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Teague to adjourn the meeting,
seconded by Bowles with all Council Members voting in favor. The meeting adjourned at
955pm.
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Karen Roberts Danny Turner
Clerk of Council Mayor
Agenda
AGENDA--CITY COUNCIL -- CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA
Council Chambers – Municipal Building
7:00 pm Closed Session 7:30 pm Regular Session
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
7:00 pm --Closed Session
Items to be considered in Closed Session, in accordance with the Code of Virginia, Title
2.2, Chapter 37—Freedom of Information Act, Section 2.2-3711(A)—Closed Meetings,
the following:
A. 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.
7:30—Regular Session
Invocation & Pledge to the American Flag- Vice Mayor Bowles
1. Consider approval of minutes of the September 26, 2016 Neighborhood Meeting
and the September 27, 2016 Council Meeting. (2 mins)
2. Presentation of proclamation regarding Extra Mile Day 2016 (5 mins)
3. Consider adoption of a resolution urging the General Assembly to establish a
regional transportation district for the New River-Roanoke-Southside region (20
mins)
4. Hear an update from West Piedmont Workforce Investment Board (15 mins)
5. Consider approval of consent agenda (2 mins)
6. Comments by members of City Council. (5 minutes)
7. Comments by City Manager. (5 minutes)
8. 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: October 11, 2016
Item No: 1.
Department: Clerk of Council
Issue: Consider approval of minutes from September 26, 2016
Neighborhood Meeting and September 27, 2016 Council Meeting.
Summary: None
Attachments: September 26, 2016 Neighborhood Meeting
September 27, 2016 Council Meeting minutes
Recommendations: Motion to approve minutes as presented.
September 26, 2016
Martinsville City Council toured the Druid Hills and Uptown areas on September 26, 2016
beginning at 5:30pm. Those present for the tour were Council Member Teague, Mayor Turner, Vice
Mayor Bowles and Council Member Hodge. Council Member Stroud were absent from the tour.
Staff present included City Manager Leon Towarnicki, Property Maintenance Deputy Fire Marshall
Andy Powers, Property Maintenance Inspector Mark Price, and Assistant City Manager Wayne
Knox. Mickey Powell of the Martinsville Bulletin was also present for the tour. The tour traveled
through Roanoke and Aaron Streets, noting possible parking and storage of vehicles and a parked
tractor on the street. They visited the burned American warehouse site on Aaron Street and noted
litigation was still ongoing related to the insurance settlement. The tour traveled to the former
Plant 4 site and discussed Brownfield grant possibilities. Attendees then toured Maple Street to
Druid Lane to review a property maintenance complaint, noting that it was placarded with a
reinspection date the end of the week. They looked at issues on Corn Tassel Train, Susan Lane
and Jefferson Circle also then returned to the municipal building around 6:20pm
The Druid Hills and Uptown Neighborhood Meeting was held at Patrick Henry Elementary
School, 1810 East Church Street, Martinsville, VA beginning at 7:30 PM, with Mayor Danny Turner
presiding and Council Members present including: Council Member Teague, Vice Mayor Bowles
and Council Member Hodge. Staff present: City Manager Leon Towarnicki, Clerk of Council Karen
Roberts, Assistant City Manager Wayne Knox, City Attorney Eric Monday, Inspector Andy Powers,
and Inspector Mark Price.
Mayor Turner called the meeting to order. George Hairston of Hundley Street and another
resident voiced concerns about dogs in the neighborhood that bark obsessively. City Attorney
explained the ordinance regarding barking dogs and it would be up to Council Members to approve
any changes. Hodge suggested asking Animal Control to frequent the neighborhood to witness the
barking. Monday said the current ordinance does not provide a solution to the dogs barking
throughout the day, it would require a change in the law. Hodge and Bowles made suggestions to
offer the owner that may cut back on the barking.
Resident commended the Police Department on resolving an issue of property neglect,
including an unsanitary home, hungry children, too many people living in the home and drug
activity at a neighborhood residence.
Andy Powers summarized the property maintenance complaints and resolutions and
detailed the neighborhood tour that looked at potential brownfield sights, Druid Lane and Susan
Lane issues. Powers commended Mark Price for his persistence while being in the property
maintenance department along with help from the Police Department.
Vice Mayor Bowles made motion to adjourn the meeting, Council Member Hodge seconded
the motion with all Council Members in favor. The meeting adjourned at 8:06pm.
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Karen Roberts Danny Turner
Clerk of Council Mayor
September 27, 2016
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia was held on
September 27, 2016, in Council Chambers, Municipal Building, at 7:30 PM with Mayor Danny
Turner presiding. Council Members present included Danny Turner, Jennifer Bowles, Gene
Teague, and Sharon Brooks Hodge. Council Member Mark Stroud was absent. Staff present
included City Manager Leon Towarnicki, Assistant City Manager Wayne Knox, City Attorney
Eric Monday, Clerk of Council Karen Roberts, Finance Director Linda Conover, and Police
Chief Sean Dunn.
Mayor Turner called the meeting to order. Following the invocation by Council Member
Teague and Pledge to the American Flag, Mayor Turner welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Consider approval of minutes from the September 13, 2016 Council Meeting – Hodge
made a motion to approve the minutes; the motion was seconded by Bowles with a 4-0
Council vote in favor.
Secretary of Commerce Todd Haymore – Mayor Turner welcomed Secretary Haymore.
Haymore said his focus is on economic development to create more jobs and opportunities. He
plans to focus heavily on rural Virginia and he looks forward to working with Council
Members.
Hear an update from Senator Bill Stanley regarding I-73 – Senator Stanley thanked
Council Members for inviting him and provided history on the purpose behind the planning of
I-73. I-73 would bring jobs and revenue to the area and the highway would pay for itself
within ten years. He said that because of changes, he does not feel that I-73 will be expanded
into the Henry County-Martinsville area unless the region takes action through the
establishment of a regional transportation authority capable of generating funding through a
sales tax add-on. There will need to be a decision made how to repurpose the money originally
set for I-73. Hodge asked what the timeframe for construction would be if the tax was levied.
Stanley said he believed it could take twenty years or less to complete. Teague confirmed that
the eastern Henry County route is the one that has been altered. Stanley’s recommendation is
to go back to the original plan following the bypass and feels that the road will not be built
with the new route. Teague asked about the elimination of the B-POL. Stanley said he does
not foresee the B-POL going away. Teague asked if a regional authority agreement would need
to be approved before the City could charge an additional tax to cover the cost of construction.
Mayor Turner said he and Vice Mayor Bowles talked to Secretary Haymore about the B-POL
and he also feels it makes no sense why Henry County continues to support the alternative I-
73 eastern route around the County. Teague says the road needs to be built and he fully
supports the original route if that is what is needed to make the construction happen. Once
the draft proposal is complete, Stanley would send a copy to Council by early 2017. Teague
asked if Roanoke had approved the draft. Towarnicki said the draft would go to Roanoke
September 27, 2016
Council early October for consideration. Stanley stated that I-73 is alive and well regardless of
previous reports that the project was dead.
September 27, 2016
Hear an overview of the September 26, 2016 Druid Hills/Uptown area Neighborhood
Tour and Meeting – City Manager Towarnicki summarized the neighborhood tour and
neighborhood meeting at Patrick Henry Elementary School of the Druid Hills and Uptown
area. Two citizens expressed concern about barking dogs. City Attorney Monday said if a dog
outdoors barks for 15 minutes or longer then that is a violation of the noise ordinance.
Presentation of proclamation recognizing October, 2016 as Domestic Violence Awareness
Month – Council Member Hodge read the proclamation and Mayor Turner presented the
proclamation to Warren Rogers, CAFV Director. Rogers thanked Council for the recognition
and said he wished the organization did not need to exist however, 117 adults and 41 children
have been served since January 1, 2016. The organization’s name has been changed to
Southside Survivor Response Center.
September 27, 2016
Hear comments and a presentation from Phil Hysell of National Weather Service in
Blacksburg, VA on Martinsville being recognized as a National Weather Service StormReady
Community – Robert Scott, Emergency Management Coordinator for the City. He said Bob
Phillips begun the application process along with J.R. Powell and T.J. Slaughter. Scott said it
was Phillips dedication to the City that allowed the City to qualify as a StormReady City. Phil
Hysell recognized those who helped make Martinsville StormReady and detailed what was
involved in becoming qualified. StormReady was started in 1999. Martinsville met and
exceeded the requirements needed to certify. Hysell said it was a privilege to work with both
Scott and Phillips and said only 1/3 of the counties in the state have this recognition. Hysell
also presented the city with a StormReady sign.
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 and the Community
Business Launch project – Witt updated Council on the community business launch project
StartUp Martinsville and said the last of those businesses will hold their grand opening on
Friday. All businesses have done well since their opening and she thanked Council members
for attending those openings and visiting the businesses after opening. She said funding has
been secured on the second year of the program. TGIF season was successful. The Farmers
Market did well. OctoberFest is Saturday October 1 from 11:00-4:00. Uptown Trick-or-
Treating will be held on October 31. The George W. Lester fund was awarded to two City
September 27, 2016
businesses. Hodge asked Witt to clarify the purpose of the planning grant and encouraged
Witt to reach out to the CDC who is revitalizing property on the West End.
Hear an update from David Hoback, Executive Director of West Piedmont Planning
District Commission on the PDC’s regional strategic planning effort – Hoback provided
historical background on the strategic planning efforts. West Piedmont Regional Summit will
be Wednesday Oct 19, 2016 11:00-4:30pm at New College and will include a professional
meeting facilitator. Hoback said the summit would only be as good as the people who
participate. He will provide the City Manager with a list of people being invited and asked
Council to advocate and encourage them to attend and would like Council to suggest others
who would be beneficial but may have been left out.
Consider comments developed by staff for submission to the Commission on Local
Government related to the current annexation study – City Manager Towarnicki provided
background on House Bill 945 and Senate Bill 309 approved during the 2016 General
Assembly. He referred Council to documents that were added to the DropBox for their
information. He read the comments that he and the City Attorney drafted and invited changes
and suggestions from Council. Hodge suggested wording to include timing or sense of urgency
to encourage results. Teague suggested the draft offer specific solutions to problems including
the state providing more public safety funding and include language related to the creation of
a dependent City. Hodge stated that she was more in favor of lifting the moratorium. Turner
suggested that an independent City give up the right to annex and in return give up the BPOL
tax. Teague disagreed with Turner’s reasoning. Bowles says she is in favor of Martinsville
being able to annex. Hodge said she would rather fight for annexation rather than reversion.
Towarnicki read a recap of the Commission on Local Government Annexation Study report.
Towarnicki said he would draft those changes and send to them later this week.
Consider approval of consent agenda – Towarnicki requested that both items be voted
on separately. Teague made a motion to approve Item 1 of the consent agenda; Hodge
seconded the motion with all members voting in favor. Teague made a motion to approve Item
2 of the consent agenda as presented; Hodge seconded the motion with all members voting in
favor.
September 27, 2016
Comments by members of City Council – Hodge said she traveled to Roanoke with Chief
Dunn and Sheriff Draper to attend a Town Hall meeting to hear comments from people in
South West Virginia and discuss grants available for community policing. She enjoyed the
time to spend with the law enforcement officials and was able to discuss those proposals.
Turner said the Police Department was commended at the neighborhood meeting on Monday.
Comments by City Manager – Towarnicki shared that there is a large fishing
tournament being held at Philpott Lake. They have asked that the Mayor and Vice Mayor
attend and be recognized. The last community business launch grand opening for Southern
Nosh will be Thursday September 29 at 4:30pm. Outstanding Military Veteran of the Year
applications are available on the City website and due October 14, 2016. Once the
nominations are submitted, a panel will choose a recipient who will be recognized.
Martinsville Area Community Foundation’s annual community reception will be held October
6 at 6:30 so he needs to know which Council Members plan to attend.
Business from the Floor (not televised) – Sophia Esdaile asked how the City Council
members communicate with their constituents. Turner said by phone, email and says he
personally visits uptown and attending events. Hodges says some citizens will also stop by
their home and Bowles mentioned social media. Teague mentioned restaurants and grocery
stores were also good places to communicate with people and said they will recognize Council
Members and express concern. She serves on the Harvest Foundation Youth board and
welcomes any suggestions Council could offer. Hodges said she would prefer to do that
September 27, 2016
individually instead of publicly. Teague suggested those organizations that could serve more
need. Turner says there is a need to be more proactive in our community.
A representative from the college said she has students in attendance and she hopes
they have benefited from the meeting. Melvin Johnson who is taking part of social work
program through NCI said he found it interesting that Senator Stanley attended and to see the
work Stanley is doing. He was impressed how Council responded to Stanley with questions.
He thinks Council does a fine job and he is considering running for Council in the future.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Teague to adjourn the meeting,
seconded by Hodge with all Council Members voting in favor. The meeting adjourned at
9:27pm.
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Karen Roberts Danny Turner
Clerk of Council Mayor
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: October 11, 2016
Item No: 2.
Department: City Council
Issue: Presentation of proclamation regarding Extra Mile Day 2016.
Summary: The Mayor will read the proclamation which will then be mailed
to the Extra Mile Foundation.
Attachments: Proclamation
Recommendations: Presentation only
Extra Mile Day Proclamation
November 1, 2016
WHEREAS, Martinsville, Virginia is a community which acknowledges that a
special vibrancy exists within the entire community when its individual
citizens collectively “go the extra mile” in personal effort, volunteerism, and
service; and
WHEREAS, Martinsville is a community which encourages its citizens to
maximize their personal contribution to the community by giving of
themselves wholeheartedly and with total effort, commitment, and conviction
to their individual ambitions, family, friends, and community; and
WHEREAS, Martinsville is a community which chooses to shine a light on
and celebrate individuals and organizations within its community who “go the
extra mile” in order to make a difference and lift up fellow members of their
community; and
WHEREAS, Martinsville acknowledges the mission of Extra Mile America to
create 550+ Extra Mile cities in America and is proud to support “Extra Mile
Day” on November 1, 2016.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor Danny Turner do hereby proclaim November 1,
2016, to be Extra Mile Day. I urge each individual in the community to take
time on this day to not only “go the extra mile” in his or her own life, but to
also acknowledge all those who are inspirational in their efforts and
commitment to make their organizations, families, community, country, or
world a better place.
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Danny Turner
Mayor
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: October 11, 2016
Item No: 3.
Department: City Manager
Issue: Consider adoption of a resolution urging the General Assembly to
establish a regional transportation district for the New River-Roanoke-Southside
region.
Summary: At the September 27 meeting, Senator Bill Stanley provided an
update on the I-73 project with information regarding a potential route and
funding.
As previously noted, the I-73 Coalition Group met on Tuesday, August 2nd in
Rocky Mount to discuss the project. Much of the discussion centered around
possible funding for the project and it was specifically noted that other areas of the
state have developed regional transportation authorities (Northern Virginia &
Hampton Roads) and have generated significant transportation funding through a
regional sales tax add-on. That same concept is being discussed for the I-73
corridor.
A proposed resolution will be discussed for consideration by Council. This
document is similar to a draft resolution prepared by the City of Roanoke
Attachments: Resolution supporting a New River-Roanoke-Southside
transportation authority for regional transportation projects, including but not
limited to I-73.
Recommendations: Staff recommends adoption of the resolution with a copy
provided to legislators representing this region.
Council Members City Manager
Danny Turner, Mayor Leon E. Towarnicki
Jennifer Bowles, Vice-Mayor City Attorney
Sharon Brooks-Hodge Eric H. Monday
Mark Stroud
Clerk of Council
Gene Teague
Karen Roberts
RESOLUTION
URGING THE VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ESTABLISH A REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT FOR THE NEW RIVER-ROANOKE-SOUTHSIDE REGION
WHEREAS, the development of transportation infrastructure is a critical component in
economic development throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the economies of Southside Virginia and Southwestern Virginia lag the
economies of Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia, in part due the significant differences in the
amount of spending for transportation infrastructure between Northern Virginia and Southside
Virginia and Southwestern Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) defined
High Priority Corridor 5, as the "I-73/74 North–South Corridor" from Charleston, South Carolina, to
Detroit, Michigan, and in Virginia this route would run from Henry County to Roanoke County to
Giles County; and
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth Transportation Board has studied a route for Interstate 73 and
has begun to develop an Environmental Impact statement, required under the National Environmental
Policy Act, for permitting processes required by the US Army Corps of Engineers; and
WHEREAS, a report by Chmura Economic and Analytics states that in Virginia, 5,303
workers will be employed each year during 9 year construction phase; and
WHEREAS, in Virginia, annual travel efficiency and cost saving is estimated to be $141.2
million in 2020, and $161 million in 2025; and
WHEREAS, development of Interstate 73 is estimated to generate an additional $13.8 million
in state taxes in Virginia and an additional $9.2 million in local taxes per year upon completion, and a
$17.1 million state tax and $10.9 million local tax per year five years after completion; and
WHEREAS, more than 50,000 permanent jobs are projected to be created in the Interstate 73
region upon completion; and
WHEREAS, additional highway funding is critical and essential in order to commence the
process of construction of Interstate 73; and
WHEREAS, the region that will be most positively impacted and benefited by the
development and construction of Interstate 73 must provide some of this funding in order for the
Commonwealth Transportation Board to approve the construction of Interstate 73; and
WHEREAS, the funding mechanisms created for the Northern Virginia Transportation
Authority and the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission provide effective
models for highway funding and regional transportation management cooperation; and
WHEREAS, the lack of such a regional transportation funding management organization
within Southwestern Virginia is detrimental to the further economic development of the Roanoke
Valley, the New River Valley and Southside Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the creation of a New River-Roanoke-Southside transportation funding and
management organization would significantly benefit this region of the Commonwealth and expand the
economic and cultural development of this region of the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, only the Virginia General Assembly can establish such an organization;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Martinsville,
Virginia assembled in regular session this 11th day of October, 2016, as follows:
1. City Council hereby urges the Virginia General Assembly to create a regional
transportation authority similar to the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority or the Hampton
Roads Transportation Accountability Commission for our region of the Commonwealth with the stated
purpose of improving our region’s transportation network, including but not limited to the construction
of Interstate 73.
2. City Council requests that our delegation to the Virginia General Assembly to support
this effort and to persuade their colleagues throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia to provide our
region with this authority to improve our transportation system to benefit our region of the
Commonwealth.
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Danny Turner, Mayor
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City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: October 11, 2016
Item No: 4.
Department: City Council
Issue: Hear an update from West Piedmont Workforce Investment
Board.
Summary: Lisa Fultz, Executive Director will give this update and answer
any questions.
Attachments: None
Recommendations: For information only. No action required.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: October 13, 2015
Item No: 5.
Department: Finance
Issue: Appropriation Approvals
Summary:
Re-appropriation of Funds from FY16 to FY17 Budget by fund as follows:
General Fund: $ 1,012,906
Refuse Fund: $ 97,500
Telecom Fund: $ 30,725
Water Fund: $ 494,670
Sewer Fund: $ 226,203
Electric Fund: $ 120,000
Capital Reserve Fund: $ 369,066
CDBG Fund: $ 689,913
School Funds: $ 152,943
Total Requests: $ 3,193,926
Attachments:
Re-appropriations for FY17
Recommendations: Approve
RE-APPROPRIATIONS FY16 TO FY17
DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS
ORG CODE OBJECT DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT
GENERAL FUND
01103938 462101 Contribution From Fund Balance $ 1,012,906
01122022 502815 Employee Services/Dev/Recog Wellness $ 6,000 continuing program
01126055 503130 Information Services Prof Serv - Management Consult. $ 1,350 incomplete project/replacement core network/data switches
01126055 506104 Information Services Non-capital Equipment $ 1,500 incomplete project/replacement core network/data switches
01217078 506047 Sheriff - Courts Project Life Saver $ 11,787 rollover of prior years' appropriated donations
01221082 506105 Commonwealth's Attorney State - Confiscated Assets $ 4,090 forfeiture funds - carry-over
01221082 506079 Commonwealth's Attorney Federal - Confiscated Assets $ 2,155 forfeiture funds - carry-over
01221082 506118 Commonwealth's Attorney Local - Confiscated Assets $ 501 forfeiture funds - carry-over
01311085 506078 Police State - Confiscated Assets $ 15,763 forfeiture funds - carry-over
01311085 506079 Police Federal - Confiscated Assets $ 79,461 forfeiture funds - carry-over
01311085 506082 Police Byrne/Jag Grant Program $ 54,400 grant funding
01311085 506118 Police Local - Confiscated Assets $ 228 forfeiture funds - carry-over
01321102 506110 Fire Fire Programs $ 97,527 grant funding
01321102 506011 Fire Uniforms & Apparel $ 5,472 incomplete project - realignment of uniforms
01321102 506130 Fire Maintenance for Burn Building $ 4,358 ongoing project - funded through reimbursements
01322105 506114 EMS Four for Life $ 11,479 grant funding
01341135 506300 Inspections Demolition $ 25,827 continuing program to clean-up more properties
01413145 503185 Street Maintenance Prof.Service-Street Resurfacing $ 341,101 continuing program - paving
01431162 503190 City Hall Operations Repair & Maintenance $ 3,475 incomplete project - court system IT
01420152 508220 VDOT Reserve Physical Plant Expansion $ 321,107 matching funds for Uptown paving + City's 2% for Comm. Bridge
01713211 503190 Park Maintenance Prof Serv - Bldg/Grnd Maint $ 2,275 incomplete Project - fencing @ Southside Park
01812242 503600 Misc Exp Grant Program-Misc Business Dev $ 23,050 ongoing program for local small businesses
REFUSE FUND
09103938 462101 Contribution From Fund Balance $ 97,500
09424301 508205 Refuse Collection Vehicles $ 38,000 as budgeted - year 1 funds for 2 year project
09425302 503140 Landfill Prof. Service - Engineering $ 9,500 continuing project - corrective action as required
09425302 508220 Landfill Physical Plant Expansion $ 50,000 continuing project - initial phase of corrective action
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FUND
11103938 462101 Contribution From Fund Balance $ 30,725
11315308 503310 Telecommunications Prof Serv - Repairs & Maint $ 30,725
WATER FUND
12103938 462101 Contribution From Fund Balance $ 494,670
12541311 508220 Water Plant Physical Plant Expansion $ 463,370 as budgeted - year 1 funds for 2 year projects; incomplete pump rebuild
12541311 503140 Water Plant Prof Serv - Engineering $ 31,300 incomplete project - engineering - Spruce St project
SEWER FUND
13103938 462101 Contribution From Fund Balance $ 226,203
13551326 508205 Wastewater Maintenance Motor Vehicles/Equipment $ 100,325 incomplete project - sewer jet truck body
13550325 508220 Wastewater Plant Physical Plant Expansion $ 125,878 incomplete project - mechanisms for #1 & #2 chlorine contact tanks
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ELECTRIC FUND
14103938 462101 Contribution From Fund Balance $ 120,000
14563338 506007 Electric Maintenance Substation Maintenance $ 100,000 continuing project/regulator replacement
14564339 503191 Electric Construction Prof Service - Contract Labor $ 20,000 incomplete project - system testing
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
16103938 462101 Contribution From Fund Balance $ 369,066
16572362 508110 Tools/Equip Street Maintenance $ 15,000 incomplete project - salt spreader
16572362 508113 Tools/Equip Street Cleaning $ 50,000 incomplete project - year #1 funds of a 2-year project
16575365 508110 Vehicles Street Maintenance $ 90,000 incomplete project - dump truck
16576366 508035 Computer Software/Hardware Commissioner of Revenue $ 54,525 incomplete project - new assessment software
16576366 508055 Computer Software/Hardware Information Services $ 52,525 continuation/replacement hardware/implementation of TCM
16576366 508145 Software/Hardware Engineering $ 3,500 incomplete project - spatial data - aerial photo project
16577367 508085 Physical Plant Expansion Sheriff - Jail $ 30,000 incomplete project - security upgrade
16577367 508670 Physical Plant Expansion Garage/Warehouse Complex $ 43,577 incomplete project - security upgrade
16577367 508140 Physical Plant Expansion City Hall $ 29,939 Incomplete project - parking lot repairs
CDBG FUND
47103938 462101 Contribution From Fund Balance $ 689,913
47835525 505370 Northside Neighborhood Administration $ 41,641 continuing grant-funded project
47835525 505371 Northside Neighborhood Acquisition $ 58,740 continuing grant-funded project
47835525 505372 Northside Neighborhood Clearance & Demolition $ 18,509 continuing grant-funded project
47835525 505373 Northside Neighborhood Owner Occupied Rehab $ 125,124 continuing grant-funded project
47835525 505375 Northside Neighborhood Owner Occupied Reconstruction $ 179,449 continuing grant-funded project
47835525 505601 Northside Neighborhood Homeownership Creation $ 104,481 continuing grant-funded project
47835525 505602 Northside Neighborhood Street Improvements $ 156,619 continuing grant-funded project
47835525 505603 Northside Neighborhood Flood Drainage Facilities $ 5,350 continuing grant-funded project
TOTAL CITY FUNDS: $ 3,040,983
SCHOOL FUNDS
18100938 410510 Ops/Contrib from Fund Balance $ 152,943
80004200 563000 Building Purchased Services $ 14,950 incomplete project - concrete ramp @ MS
80004200 568200 Building Capital Outlay Additions $ 11,500 incomplete project - concrete ramp @ MS
50004200 563000 MS Elem Bldg Purchased Services $ 24,000 incomplete project - doors @ MS
50004200 568100 MS Elem Bldg Capital Outlay Additions $ 25,875 incomplete project - doors @ MS
70004200 568100 HS Bldg Capital Outlay Additions $ 24,101 incomplete project - scoreboard @ HS
81621310 563142 Harvest - Elementary Professional Development $ 37,258 grant funding
66101100 566013 Cyber Camp - Non-Rem.Summer Instructional Materials & Supplies $ 15,259 grant funding
TOTAL SCHOOL FUNDS: $ 152,943
TOTAL RE-APPROPRIATIONS FROM FY16 TO FY17 $ 3,193,926
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